BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul recently met with Mongolian Ambassador to Thailand Tumur Amarsanaa at Government House during a farewell call marking the end of the ambassador’s tenure. The talks reviewed bilateral relations and explored ways to expand cooperation, with both sides expressing confidence in continued progress.
The prime minister thanked the ambassador for his contributions to Thailand–Mongolia relations over nearly six years, including activities tied to the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations and efforts to strengthen people-to-people exchanges. The ambassador expressed appreciation for Thailand’s support and said the incoming Mongolian envoy is well-positioned to further advance cooperation.
Both sides discussed regular exchanges of visits, including trips by Mongolian ministers, parliamentary officials, and senior civil servants to Thailand, as well as post-pandemic participation in short-term training programs. The ambassador also informed the prime minister of plans to install a sculpture titled Two Stallions in a public park near the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center as a symbol of friendship, with installation expected to be completed this month.
Tourism was cited as a growing area of cooperation, supported by seasonal direct flights between Ulaanbaatar and Bangkok and Phuket, with Thailand remaining the leading destination for Mongolian travelers. The ambassador requested consideration for direct routes operated by Thai airlines to Mongolia to further support tourism, trade, and economic ties. Both sides also agreed to work toward increasing bilateral trade to 100 million US dollars by 2027 and raising investment to 1.5 billion dollars.
On security, the ambassador commended Thailand’s firm actions against online scams and supported deeper cooperation, noting Mongolia’s own losses from such crimes. He also referred to recent religious and cultural exchanges, including the enshrinement of the first Mongolian Buddha statue overseas at Nong Nooch Tropical Garden, as a symbolic representation of the close relationship between the two countries. (NNT)
