Thailand Aims for FTA with Bhutan, Strengthens Health, Energy, and Agriculture Cooperation
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited Bhutan for the first time in eight years, signing Memoranda of Understanding in healthcare, clean energy, and agriculture. The promotion of a Thailand-Bhutan Free Trade Agreement (FTA), targeted for implementation on January 1, 2025, was also confirmed, raising expectations for strengthened economic ties between the two nations.
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