Thai Prime Minister Anutin arrived in Bhutan, personally welcomed by Bhutan's Prime Minister, reflecting the strong friendship between the two countries. Plans are set for bilateral discussions to further develop cooperation into tangible results. The visit underscores the intent to solidify and expand bilateral ties.
At 10:20 a.m. on 30 October 2026 local Bhutan time, which is one hour behind Thailand, Mr. Aekapop Pianpiset, spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister, announced that Thai Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Akniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Puangketkaew, Health Minister Patthana Prompat, Secretary-General to the Prime Minister Traisuli Traisornkul, and the delegation arrived at Paro International Airport in Paro, Bhutan, to commence an official visit to Bhutan.
They were warmly welcomed by His Excellency Dasho Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of Bhutan, along with His Excellency Lyonpo Sonam Tashi, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Bhutan, serving as Minister of Honor, and His Excellency Lyonpo D.N. Dhungyel, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bhutan.
Mr. Aekapop reported that the welcoming atmosphere was warm, with Bhutanese schoolchildren presenting bouquets to the Prime Minister and his spouse. Subsequently, Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay and his wife greeted them and presented Khadhar scarves, symbols of friendship and auspicious blessings, to the Thai Prime Minister and his spouse, reflecting the close friendship and intimate relations between the two nations. The two Prime Ministers then inspected an honor guard before departing Paro International Airport for Thimphu.
Upon arrival in Thimphu, the Bhutanese Prime Minister will host a private lunch to honor the Thai Prime Minister and his spouse.
Following this, the Prime Minister and his delegation will proceed to Bhutan's Prime Minister's Office (Gyalyong Tshogkhang) for bilateral talks with the Bhutanese Prime Minister, as well as discussions with Bhutan's Minister of Health. The meetings aim to strengthen ties and promote cooperation across various sectors between the two countries. The delegation will also meet Thai volunteers in Bhutan before attending a dinner hosted by the Bhutanese Prime Minister in honor of the Thai Prime Minister and his spouse.
