Japan–Thailand relations refer to bilateral relations between Japan and Thailand. Contacts had an early start with Japanese trade on Red seal ships and the installation of Japanese communities on Siamese soil, only to be broken off with Japan's period of seclusion.

The Japanese invasion of Thailand (Thai: การบุกครองไทยของญี่ปุ่น, RTGS: Kan Buk Khrong Thai Khong Yipun; Japanese: 日本軍のタイ進駐, romanized: Nihongun no Tai shinchū) occurred on 8 December 1941. It was briefly fought between …

Japan and Thailand have been maintaining a long cordial relationship. Historical records attest to the existence of relations between Ryukyu (Okinawa) and Ayudhaya as far back as the 15th century. Trade between the two countries prospered during the 17th century, at which time the Japanese community in Ayudhaya flourished.

Jan 30, 2025 · Japan-Thailand Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (May 22, 2024) Congratulatory Message from Foreign Minister Kamikawa to Thai Foreign Minister Maris (May 9, 2024) The Third Consultations on Consular Affairs between Japan and the …

2 days ago · On 4 February 2025, H.E. Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, welcomed and had a discussion with H.E. Mr. Otaka Masato, Ambassador of Japan to Thailand, who paid a courtesy call on the occasion of his assumption of duty.

Aug 15, 2024 · In the midst of the Cold War era, Thailand was a frontline state facing the prospect of the domino theory becoming a reality, and upon opting to join the free-world movement, Japan became an...

Japan and Thailand have close ties in several areas, including politics, economics and culture. In particular, the two countries have strong economic ties. In 2022, the prime ministers of both countries agreed to upgrade the bilateral relations to a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ based on the progress of bilateral ties in several areas.

Sep 26, 2022 · “Among the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and other Asian countries, Thailand has the longest history of friendship with Japan, and it is also the largest base for the Japanese...

1 day ago · The governors of Tokyo and Bangkok have agreed to cooperate in addressing common challenges, including climate change-related disasters, which are impacting the Japanese and Thai capitals.

May 3, 2022 · The leaders of Japan and Thailand announced a new defense agreement on Monday as well as plans to upgrade their economic relations, as Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida wrapped up the last...