Thailand and the
European Union have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic
cooperation amid growing global uncertainty, emphasizing that bilateral
relations still hold significant untapped potential. Speaking at a business
reception in Bangkok, senior Thai officials and the EU ambassador highlighted
trade, technology, and “science diplomacy” as key pillars for future
collaboration. Thailand also acknowledged that political instability in recent
years had weakened its regional competitiveness, but expressed confidence that
renewed political stability and policy continuity would help restore the
country’s position within ASEAN and strengthen ties with Europe.
European Union have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic
cooperation amid growing global uncertainty, emphasizing that bilateral
relations still hold significant untapped potential. Speaking at a business
reception in Bangkok, senior Thai officials and the EU ambassador highlighted
trade, technology, and “science diplomacy” as key pillars for future
collaboration. Thailand also acknowledged that political instability in recent
years had weakened its regional competitiveness, but expressed confidence that
renewed political stability and policy continuity would help restore the
country’s position within ASEAN and strengthen ties with Europe.
A major focus of the
partnership is the ongoing EU–Thailand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations,
which both sides described as “transformational” for boosting market access,
investment, and long-term economic resilience. The EU identified supply chain
resilience, green transition, and digital transformation as priority areas for
cooperation, including clean energy projects and sustainable infrastructure.
Bilateral trade between Thailand and the EU continued to grow in 2025,
while the EU remains Thailand’s second-largest foreign investor, underscoring
the strong economic foundation for expanded cooperation in the years ahead.Click!
partnership is the ongoing EU–Thailand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations,
which both sides described as “transformational” for boosting market access,
investment, and long-term economic resilience. The EU identified supply chain
resilience, green transition, and digital transformation as priority areas for
cooperation, including clean energy projects and sustainable infrastructure.
Bilateral trade between Thailand and the EU continued to grow in 2025,
while the EU remains Thailand’s second-largest foreign investor, underscoring
the strong economic foundation for expanded cooperation in the years ahead.Click!
June 15, 2026
