Anutin seeks UK free trade agreementBritish Ambassador Mark Gooding and Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, centre, attend a reception with distinguished guests marking 170 years of Thailand-UK diplomatic relations and the 80th anniversary of the British Chamber of Commerce Thailand in Bangkok on Wednesday. (Photo: Government House)Thailand is seeking to deepen its economic ties with the United Kingdom with the signing of a free trade agreement (FTA) in the future, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Wednesday, as both countries marked 170 years of diplomatic relations. Thailand and the UK upgraded their relations on March 20, 2024, paving the way for closer cooperation in trade, investment and security. Mr Anutin said the UK has long been an important partner in Thailand's development, with British companies contributing investment, expertise and longstanding business cooperation. Mr Gooding said both countries now have significant opportunities to expand cooperation further, particularly in trade, investment, education and security.

Source: Bangkok Post April 02, 2026 23:10 UTC