Relations between Thailand and Japan
Japan and Thailand. Maintaining relationships Warm for longer than 600 years of friendship between the two countries. Closer in the latter. In September 2550, Japan and Thailand was held to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between
Japan and Thailand maintained friendly relations for a long time by a closer relationship between the royal family. The two countries are the basis of In addition, the economic relations between the two countries grew closer from the rapid expansion of the business of Japanese companies in Thailand since the decade of 60 and in particular from the flow of foreign direct investment from Japan into a very traditionally based. strong yen exchange rate in the end of the decade. 80
Before the economic crisis, Japan has bilateral trade, investment and assistance to Thailand as a high priority. Although the economic crisis occurred. The trade volume was still in second place. In addition, a number of companies which are members of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce in Bangkok has more than 1,100 locations and investment from Japan is still up 40 percent of foreign investment in Thailand, as well as about half of the total loan companies. In Thailand, the loan is a loan from the Bank of Japan. It was concluded that the relationship of economic interdependence, it is very
Japan and Thailand are creating partnerships in the field of diplomacy, both regionally and globally, for example in the region. Japan provides assistance to the Mekong. The world is supporting Dr. Supachai Panich loyal to former Deputy Prime Minister is the new director of the World Trade Organization Director. WTO relations between Japan and Thailand after the crisis, both Japan and Thailand have realized that the two new countries are interdependent in the economic field. According to the economic crisis experienced in 2540, Japanese companies, fixed and samples underwent retreat amid economic crisis reversed companies from Europe or the US. Short-term investment retreated sharply. Acting Japanese companies to borrow money and inject capital to the company network or in the various fields to contribute to the economic recovery continues , taking into account the relationship was amicable and lasting interdependence between the two countries. When the country suffered economic crisis Japan is providing support to the United States extensively, including financial help of four billion dollars through the IMF loan, including the yen, Miyazaki them. The amount of bank loans Export-Import Bank of Japan (now JBIC from the merger between the Export-Import Bank of Japan and OECF) to guarantee trade. The grant aid And academic cooperation etc. These help worth more than 14,000 million dollars, Japan is the country ranks first among the countries that provide assistance to countries to exchange visits of dignitaries on July 25, May. . Prof. 2543 HRH Princess Sirindhorn's. Chakri Sirindhorn His Majesty the King attended the funeral of King Rat in Emperor Aki Hito of Japan. He is the only foreign climes him that he had attended the ceremony. In August 2544, the Prince and Princess Akira Shinoda's story. He came to Thailand to be presented honorary degrees from universities in Thailand. In September of the same year HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's. Chakri Sirindhorn Royal visit to Japan had been presented with an honorary doctorate from the University held in detention facilities. And in October Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Walailak The Supreme Royal His visit to Japan in the field of exchange of the country's leader, Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai official visit to Japan in October 2542, Mr. Keiichi Suzuki, Japanese Prime Minister Zoran's personality. The official visit to Thailand on the occasion of the visit of ASEAN addition, the Prime Minister's Orenburg's also traveled to Thailand to attend the 10th UNCTAD meeting in February 2543, then Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai and. Dr. Surin Pitsuwan, Minister of Foreign Affairs. Travel to Japan to attend the funeral of former Prime Minister Zoran Keiichi Suzuki's Bush in June the same year and also visit Japan again before the summit. Kyusu-Okinawa Summit as host of the meeting, the Chairman of ASEAN UCTAD X and mutual visits of the leaders of the two countries said. Thailand has strengthened relationships - Japan, the closer the mutual visits of senior leaders. Thailand has strengthened relationships - Japan The closer all the time In terms of economic relations It is the expansion of Japanese investment. In more Since Thailand Especially with the economic development. The grant aid to Thailand. Most have ended However, Thailand Remains a country One of the most important recipient Of aid Official Development (ODA) (Official Development Assistance - ODA) of the Japanese government. In terms of technical assistance And assistance About the yen loan