Thailand seeks deeper partnership with Korea through investment, innovation

Thailand and Korea are seeking to redefine bilateral relations long associated with tourism, food and cultural exchanges by building a deeper partnership centered on investment, industrial cooperation and innovation, Thailand’s ambassador to Korea Tanee Sangrat said. In a recent one-on-one interview with The Korea Times, Sangrat said he has sought to expand the scope of Thailand-Korea relations since assuming his post in Seoul in April 2024, emphasizing that the two countries should increasingly be viewed not only through the lens of people-to-people exchanges, but also as economic and strategic partners capable of shaping future growth together. “Our relationship is broad-based. It is not only about culture and food. … Those areas remain important because they form a strong foundation of our relationship, but we also want to highlight future-oriented activities and economic cooperation,” Sangrat said. “Thailand today is also about technology, innovation and future industries.” Thailand remains one of the most popular destinations for Korean travelers, with Thai cuisine, films and lif