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Kenyan–Thai relations arebilateral relations betweenThailand andKenya. Kenya has an embassy inBangkok which opened in 2006. The former Kenyan Consulate in Bangkok was opened in 1992.[1]
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In 1967, diplomatic relations were formed.[1] In 1978 Thailand opened its embassy in Nairobi.[2]
Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Foreign Affairs KenyaMonica Juma met with bothPMPrayut Chan-o-cha and her Thai counterpartDon Pramudwinai.[3] 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.[3]
Deputy PMPrawit Wongsuwon was quoted saying that it was OK that no Thai people died in theNairobi DusitD2 complex attack in Nairobi, Kenya. Prawit was strongly criticised for his statement. TheDusit hotels are Thai-owned.[4]
In 2008 trade between Kenya and Thailand was worth KES. 15 billion (US$162.82 million).[2]
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).[2]
Kenya's main exports to Thailand include: chemical products, ore, other metals, and iron.[2]
Thailand's main exports to Kenya include plastic resin, motor vehicles, equipment and components, granulated sugar and finished clothing.[2]
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