The Royal Thai Embassy in Brunei Darussalam hosted a Nationwide Day reception commemorating the birthday anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Nice.
The occasion, held in honour of Thailand’s Nationwide Day and Father’s Day, underscored the enduring and multifaceted partnership between the 2 international locations.
In his deal with, Chargé d’Affaires Kittivudh Pinyowit expressed appreciation for the solidarity proven by the Brunei Royal Household following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mom.
He famous the message of condolence from His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and the go to by HRH Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister on the Prime Minister’s Workplace, to the embassy, stating these gestures exemplify the cordial relations between the royal households and the 2 international locations, marked by mutual respect and cooperation.
Kittivudh highlighted the October assembly between Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and His Majesty the Sultan on the sidelines of the 2025 APEC summit. The assembly superior key initiatives, together with a joint funding plan between Thailand’s Authorities Pension Fund and the Brunei Funding Company, and a Double Taxation Settlement that’s now prepared for signing early subsequent 12 months.
On the economic system, he famous that preliminary 2025 bilateral commerce exceeded USD 800 million within the first 9 months, already surpassing the numbers for the entire of 2024. The current arrival of the biggest Thai commerce delegation to Brunei in recent times was cited as a transparent reflection of the mutual want to deepen financial linkages in sectors similar to public well being, wellness tourism, the halal business, meals safety, and sustainable growth.
The Chargé d’Affaires additionally introduced a milestone in defence cooperation, revealing that for the primary time, a Thai officer cadet has enrolled on the Officer Cadet College of the Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces.
“I’m sure that the friendship cast on the academy will foster a lifelong spirit of belief and cooperation,” he mentioned, emphasising the shared dedication to regional peace and stability.
On cultural and people-to-people ties, he pointed to the success of the embassy’s commerce gala’s, the Thailand Bazaar and cultural weeks in selling Thai meals, movie, trend and Muay Thai.
“These efforts assist promote our bilateral ties to develop past mere statistics by fostering mutual understanding and friendship,” he mentioned.
He added that the rise in direct flights to 5 instances weekly by Royal Brunei Airways has supported a continued development in Bruneian guests to Thailand.
Wanting forward, Kittivudh prolonged a heat welcome to the Bruneian contingent for the upcoming 2025 SEA Video games, which Thailand will host in December and expressed hope for a profitable and pleasing occasion for all.
In closing, he affirmed his confidence in the way forward for the bilateral relationship. “The Thai Embassy stays totally dedicated to working with our counterparts for the mutual profit and prosperity of each our international locations and peoples,” he mentioned.
The reception began with the nationwide anthems of Brunei Darussalam and Thailand, adopted by a minute of silence in respectful reminiscence of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit.
A five-minute documentary tribute honouring Her Majesty was additionally screened. The occasion included a cake-cutting ceremony led by the Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Minister on the Prime Minister’s Workplace (Power) Dato Seri Paduka Haji Mohamad Azmi Haji Mohamad Hanifah because the visitor of honour and his partner, Datin Hajah Azriana Haji Zahari.
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