Official updates
A self-updating feed of India–Thailand stories — government press releases from the Royal Thai Embassy, Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, TAT and the Press Information Bureau of India, alongside major news coverage of trade, investment and travel.
Key updates
A short brief on what is moving between the two countries right now, with the source links behind each story.
Last reviewed 11 Sep 2026
India–Thailand relationsTop story
Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow is leading the Thai delegation to the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit in New Delhi on 12–13 September 2026. Thailand has been a BRICS Partner Country since January 2025, and the visit lands just as fresh India–Thailand momentum builds on trade, investment and digital payments.
Trade & payments
India is pushing a proposal to connect BRICS central-bank digital currencies for cross-border payments. It matters for Thailand both as a Partner Country and because UPI–PromptPay connectivity with India is already being pursued.
Trade & exports
On 9 September, India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun in New Delhi. Both sides discussed trade, investment, business linkages and a time-bound review of the ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement.
India–Thailand relations
Reporting from Thailand describes both countries moving beyond a buyer–seller relationship towards co-creation and co-investment, including work on cross-border QR payments through UPI and PromptPay.
Investment & sectors
Thailand's Commerce Ministry brought 20 Thai businesses to New Delhi for Bharat Nutraverse Expo 2026, covering herbal products, functional foods, nutraceuticals and wellness services.
India–Thailand relations
Thailand's Vice Foreign Minister Vijavat Isarabhakdi met newly arrived Indian Ambassador Puneet Agrawal on 7 September. Trade, investment, high-level visits and preparations for the 80th anniversary of India–Thailand diplomatic relations in 2027 were discussed.
Tourism & travel
The visa-free stay for Indian passport holders has been reduced from 60 days to 30 days, published in the Royal Gazette on 31 August. Plan business travel and site visits accordingly, and confirm current rules before booking.
Investment & sectors
Recent India–Thailand business discussions increasingly focus on space, cold-chain logistics, food processing, health and wellness, innovation, green industries, EVs, digital technology and startups.
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