Committed to advancing connectivity, economic integration: Thai Ambassador

Newly appointed Thai Ambassador to Bangladesh Thitiporn Chirasawadi has said they are committed to advancing connectivity, economic integration and sustainable development for the prosperity of the peoples as members of BIMSTEC, especially under Bangladesh's chairmanship from 2025-2027.

"As an Ambassador of Thailand to Bangladesh, I am committed to promoting economic cooperation that delivers tangible benefits for both nations," she said in a recent message addressed to the people of Bangladesh.

The envoy laid emphasis on fostering stronger people-to- people exchanges and mutual understanding between the two countries. "I look forward to the continued friendship, goodwill, and cooperation with our Bangladeshi partners in these endeavors," she said.

The Ambassador said Bangladesh has long been a 'strategic country and growing importance' for Thailand.

Geographically, she said, the two countries share an essential connection, linking South and Southeast Asia through the Bay of Bengal and serving as gateways to wider regional connectivity.

Economically, the Ambassador said, Bangladesh has become one of Thailand's key partners in South Asia, with bilateral trade expanding steadily in recent years.

Culturally, Chirasawadi said, both nations share deep values rooted in community, hospitality and resilience, providing a strong foundation for deepening mutual understanding.

"It is my great honour to return to South Asia once again, a region to which I have long felt a profound connection," said the Ambassador.

Chirasawadi said her first diplomatic posting in this region from 2000 to 2001 gave her the appreciation of the richness of South Asian culture, the warmth of its people, and the shared values that bind our societies.

The Ambassador said she is privileged to serve in Bangladesh-an emerging economy with a proud history, dynamic growth, and a strong national identity.