Kenya–Thailand relations

Kenyan-Thai relations

Kenya
Thailand

Kenyan–Thai relations are bilateral relations between Thailand and Kenya.

History

In 1967, diplomatic relations were formed.[1] In 1978 Thailand opened its embassy in Nairobi which is accredited to Tanzania, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Ethiopia, Comoros, Burundi, Rwanda and Seychelles.[2]

Development cooperation

Key areas for cooperation between Kenya and Thailand are:[1]

Trade

In 2008 trade between Kenya and Thailand was worth KES. 15 billion (US$ 162.82 million).[2]

Kenya exported goods worth KES. 1.2 billion (US$ 32.42 million) to Thailand. In addition, Thailand exported goods worth KES. 12 billion (US$ 130.41 million).[2]

Kenya's main exports to Thailand include: chemical products, ore, other metal, and iron.[2]

Thailand's main exports to Kenya include: plastic resin, motor vehicles, equipment and components, granulated sugar and finished clothing.[2]

Diplomatic missions

The Kenyan embassy in Bangkok, Thailand is also accredited to Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam. The former Kenyan Consulate in Bangkok was opened in 1992. In October 2006, the Embassy of the Republic of Kenya was opened in Thailand.[1]

External links

References

  1. 1 2 3 Kenya Mission in Bangkok. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Thailand – Kenya Relations. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
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