Kenya–Thailand relations

Kenyan-Thai relations

Kenya
Thailand

Kenyan–Thai relations are bilateral relations between Thailand and Kenya. Kenya has an embassy in Bangkok which opened in 2006. The former Kenyan Consulate in Bangkok was opened in 1992.[1]

History

In 1967, diplomatic relations were formed.[1] In 1978 Thailand opened its embassy in Nairobi.[2]

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]

References

  1. 1 2 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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