Thai PM to Visit Bhutan to Strengthen Economic Ties Ahead of FTA
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will make an official visit to Bhutan from October 30 to November 1. Marking the 37th anniversary of diplomatic relations, the visit aims to bolster economic cooperation, particularly leveraging the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) set to take effect on January 1, 2025, and exploring investment opportunities for Thai businesses in the development of the new city of Gelephu.
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