FAREWELL CALL. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. meets with outgoing Thailand Ambassador to the Philippines Tull Traisorat in a farewell call in Malacañang on Wednesday (Feb. 05, 2025). During the meeting, the President thanked the diplomat for his role in strengthening the Philippines-Thailand ties. (Presidential Photojournalists Association)
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday recognized Thai Ambassador to the Philippines Tull Traisorat’s contributions to enhancing bilateral ties between the Philippines and Thailand.
During a farewell call on the President at Malacañan Palace, the Chief Executive thanked Traisorat for the strengthened alliance between the two Asian neighbors.
“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for everything you have done to bring our countries closer. Thailand and the Philippines have forged many new agreements and many new alliances in the past years,” President Marcos said.
The President said that Philippines-Thailand cooperation in post-pandemic recovery, economic policies, and diplomatic engagements has brought significant progress in these areas during the ambassador’s tour of duty here.
The Thai ambassador said he appreciated his “very fruitful and rewarding” time in the country.
The Philippines and Thailand have signed 54 bilateral agreements covering various sectors, including air services, agriculture, the abolition of entry visas, tourism, and technical, scientific, and cultural cooperation.
Both countries also agreed on illicit trafficking prevention, trade and industry, and defense logistics.
Trade and economic relations
In 2023, Thailand was the Philippines’ seventh major trading partner, eighth largest export market, and sixth largest import supplier.
Total trade between the two nations amounted to $10.81 billion, with $2.93 billion in Philippine exports and $7.87 billion in Philippine imports.
The same year, the remittances of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Thailand reached $64.72 million. As of October 2023, 32,950 Filipinos were living and working in Thailand.
This year, the Philippines and Thailand will mark the 76th year of diplomatic relations since June 14, 1949. | PND
