Kenya–Thailand relations are bilateral relations between Kenya and Thailand. Kenya has an embassy in Bangkok which opened in 2006. The former Kenyan Consulate in Bangkok was opened in 1992.
History
In 1967, diplomatic relations were formed.Kenya Mission in Bangkok . Retrieved January 23, 2015. In 1978 Thailand opened its embassy in Nairobi.
Official visits Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Foreign Affairs Kenya Monica Juma met with both PM Prayut Chan-o-cha and her Thai counterpart Don Pramudwinai.. Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kenya Paid a Visit to Thailand. Retrieved on 25 February 2020. She held discussions with both leaders concerning furthering bilateral and multilateral relations. Both sides also agreed to convene the 2nd Joint Commission Cooperation (JCC) in 2020.
Incidents Deputy PM Prawit Wongsuwon was quoted saying that it was OK that no Thai people died in the Nairobi DusitD2 complex attack in Nairobi, Kenya. Prawit was strongly criticised for his statement. The Dusit hotels are Thai-owned.. Prawit maintains media silence after Kenya 'joke'. Retrieved on 25 February 2020.
Trade In 2008 trade between Kenya and Thailand was worth KES. 15 billion (US$162.82 million).Thailand – Kenya Relations . Retrieved January 23, 2015.
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).
Kenya's main exports to Thailand include: chemical products, ore, other metals, and iron.
Thailand's main exports to Kenya include plastic resin, motor vehicles, equipment and components, granulated sugar and finished clothing. Resident diplomatic missions Kenya has an embassy in Bangkok. Thailand has an embassy in Nairobi. See also Foreign relations of Kenya Foreign relations of Thailand References
External links Embassy of Kenya in Bangkok Embassy of Thailand in Nairobi