China–Thailand relations officially started in July 1975 after years of negotiations. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] For a long time, Thailand, formerly called Siam, had good relations with China. China was usually greatly respected in Siam and ensured the alliance of both countries.

1 day ago · Spanning a total of 378 miles and with an estimated cost of 434 billion baht ($12.9 billion), the Thai network will integrate with the Laos-China line via a bridge over the Mekong River.

1 day ago · China and Thailand have pledged to jointly crack down on dozens of cyber scam gangs in Myanmar and related human trafficking, including setting up at least one coordination centre, according to ...

Jan 24, 2025 · Thailand and China will work together to combat fast-growing networks of illegal call centres along the Thai border with Myanmar and Cambodia, often staffed by trafficked workers, that aim to ...

Jan 7, 2025 · Thailand and China will mark the 50th year of their bilateral ties this year through a series of high-level exchanges, including visits at various levels, the Chinese ambassador to Thailand said.

Feb 6, 2024 · In 2019, the last full year before the pandemic, 11 million Chinese visited Thailand, contributing to a record 39 million international arrivals. Since Thailand’s international borders reopened...

Oct 22, 2024 · On October 16, China and Thailand conducted a joint counterterrorism exercise in Kunming, Yunnan province. Footage from China Central Television (CCTV) showcased troops from both countries...

Oct 14, 2024 · Thailand’s geopolitical and geographic positioning makes it a pivotal player in Southeast Asia. Politically aligned between China and the U.S., and maintaining constructive relationships with both countries, it serves as a strategic buffer and potential mediator.

Sep 27, 2024 · Tourism and exports are the two largest contributors to Thailand’s economy; therefore, the Thai government has consistently supported China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) due to its need for close cooperation with neighboring countries in economic affairs, trade, and cultural exchanges.

China and Thailand established diplomatic relations on July 1, 1975. Since then, the relationship between the two countries has consistently grown and remained stable. In August 2001, both governments issued a joint communiqué, agreeing to enhance strategic cooperation.