Oman–Thailand relations

Oman–Thailand relations is the official relationship between Oman and Thailand.

Omani–Thai relations
Map indicating locations of Oman and Thailand

Oman

Thailand

History

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While two countries did not have too much ancient link, Ayutthaya Kingdom at 16th century had been one of the most active trade partners, including towards Arab traders. Omani traders, as part of Arab traders, developed healthy tie with the Siamese and even facilitated to the establishment of a Persian/Arab Muslim community that would remain in Thailand for centuries.[1] This resulted with both Oman and Thailand became commonly prosperous in their medieval histories, respectively, attracted other Muslim traders to Thailand as well.[2]

Today

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Oman and Thailand would soon establish relations with the ascend of Qaboos bin Said al Said as Sultan of Oman in 1980.

Being two similar royal states, Oman and Thailand have sought to take advantages from this link. Since 1980s, trade between two countries increased.[3] Two countries have engaged in political consultation since 2017.[4]

Thailand is one of the most popular tourist destinations for Omanis outside the Gulf states, especially medical tourism.[5]

Diplomatic missions

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References

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  1. ^ Rabasa, José; Sato, Masayuki; Tortarolo, Edoardo; Woolf, Daniel (29 March 2012). The Oxford History of Historical Writing: Volume 3: 1400-1800. OUP Oxford. ISBN 9780191629440. Retrieved 17 April 2019 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ Marcinkowski, Muhammad Ismail (17 April 2019). From Isfahan to Ayutthaya: Contacts Between Iran and Siam in the 17th Century. Pustaka Nasional Pte Ltd. ISBN 9789971774912. Retrieved 17 April 2019 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ Kechichian, Joseph A. (17 April 1995). Oman and the World: The Emergence of an Independent Foreign Policy. Rand Corporation. ISBN 9780833023322. Retrieved 17 April 2019 – via Google Books.
  4. ^ "Press Release : The First Thailand-Oman Political Consultations - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Thailand". Mfa.go.th. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
  5. ^ Yousuf, Kabeer (17 April 2017). "25% rise in Omanis visiting Thailand for healthcare needs". Omanobserver.om. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
  6. ^ "Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman - Bangkok". Facebook.com. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
  7. ^ "สถานเอกอัครราชทูต ณ กรุงมัสกัต". Thaiembassy.org. Retrieved 17 April 2019.