Indonesia and Thailand are viewed as natural ally.[8] Both nations officially established diplomatic ties in 1950 and have enjoyed a cordial bilateral relationship ever since.[9] Both countries has established embassies in each capitals, Indonesia has their embassy in Bangkok and consulate in Songkhla, while Thailand has their embassy in Jakarta. High rank stately visits has been conducted for years. Both nations are the founders of ASEAN and the members of Non-Aligned Movement and APEC. Indonesia is also appointed as observer in Cambodian–Thai border dispute.[10][11]