Bangkok, 20 October 2026 – On the occasion of the Republic Day of Kazakhstan, the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Kingdom of Thailand organised the business conference “Kazakhstan–Thailand: Towards a Comprehensive Partnership.”
The event brought together representatives of government agencies, business associations and companies from both countries. Welcoming remarks were delivered by Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Thailand Margulan Baimukhan, Thailand Trade Representative Werapong Prapha, Vice Minister for Commerce of Thailand Kirida Bhaopichitr, and Vice Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce Visit Limlurcha.
Thailand Trade Representative Werapong Prapha, in turn, stressed that Kazakhstan and Thailand have significant opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation and are well positioned to serve as strategic gateways connecting Central Asia and Europe with Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific region. He expressed confidence that closer cooperation between the business communities of the two countries would open new avenues for economic engagement and further advance bilateral trade.
Speaking at the opening of the conference, Thailand's Vice Minister for Commerce Dr. Kirida Bhaopichitr congratulated the people of Kazakhstan on the forthcoming Republic Day. She highlighted the special significance of the upcoming 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations, noting the complementarity of the two economies and the considerable potential for expanding cooperation in trade and investment.
Vice Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce Visit Limlurcha reaffirmed the Thai business community’s interest in developing trade and investment cooperation with Kazakhstan and expanding direct ties between the business communities of the two countries.
Margulan Baimukhan highlighted the positive dynamics of bilateral economic relations. In 2025, trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Thailand increased by 8% to approximately USD 255 million. During the first eight months of 2026, bilateral trade reached USD 182.3 million, representing an increase of 14.3%.
The Kazakh diplomat emphasised the importance of moving beyond traditional trade towards mutual investment, joint production, technology transfer and long-term business partnerships.
During the presentation, the Kazakh side outlined the country’s economic and investment potential, transit and logistics capabilities, as well as measures available to support foreign investors. Promising areas of cooperation included agriculture and food processing, critical minerals, energy, industry, transport and logistics, digital technologies, artificial intelligence, tourism and hospitality.
Kazakhstan invited Thai companies to use the country as a manufacturing and logistics platform for accessing the markets of Central Asia and Eurasia. Particular attention was given to opportunities for combining Kazakhstan’s resources and infrastructure with Thailand’s technological, manufacturing and managerial expertise.
During the conference, Ms. Assel Bekbayeva, Managing Director of Silkway Trading, presented Kazakhstan’s investment opportunities and invited Kazakh companies to expand cooperation with Thai businesses in trade, industrial cooperation, logistics and investment.
Participants confirmed their interest in exploring joint projects and further expanding business ties. It was noted that the forthcoming 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2027, together with the organisation of high-level visits, is expected to give new impetus to the comprehensive partnership and economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and Thailand.
