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Mahdi Amin, Thai ambassador discuss visa facilitation, trade, bilateral cooperation
Daily Sun Report, Dhaka
Published: 04 Aug 2026, 10:53 AM
Thai Ambassador to Bangladesh Thitiporn Chirasawadi holds a courtesy meeting with Prime Minister’s Adviser Mahdi Amin at the Secretariat on 3 August 2026. Photo: Collected
Thai Ambassador to Bangladesh Thitiporn Chirasawadi held a courtesy meeting with Prime Minister’s Adviser and spokesperson at the Prime Minister’s Office Mahdi Amin.
During the meeting held at the Secretariat on Monday (3 August), the two sides discussed a wide range of issues, including bilateral relations, visa facilitation, education, healthcare, trade and labour migration.
The meeting underscored the importance of strengthening people-to-people contacts and expanding cooperation in education, skills development, health and commerce between the two countries.
Both sides emphasised the need to simplify the visa application process and address longstanding problems caused by intermediary syndicates.
They also expressed support for a target of issuing Thai visas within seven days in most cases.
Discussions also covered the introduction of an e-visa system and measures to expedite visa processing.
Education reforms in Bangladesh also featured prominently in the talks. Mahdi outlined initiatives aimed at promoting joyful learning, integrating sports and cultural activities into the curriculum, making the study of a third language compulsory and expanding access to technical and vocational education.
The two sides also discussed plans for joint programmes and celebrations to mark the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and Thailand in 2027.
Noting that a large number of Bangladeshi tourists visit Thailand each year, the meeting highlighted the importance of ensuring their safety, improving service standards and making travel more convenient.
Thailand also expressed interest in enhancing healthcare cooperation to facilitate better access to medical services for Bangladeshi patients.
The discussions further covered expanding opportunities for legal labour migration, increasing the deployment of Bangladeshi workers and boosting bilateral trade. Ambassador Chirasawadi said work was underway on a possible Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries.
Royal Thai Embassy Counsellor Morakot Wirawongphrom also attended the meeting.