1 / 9Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Thailand’s Bangkok on Thursday, April 3, 2025. He was welcomed by Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Transport Suriya Jungrungreangkit. (Photo: X/@narendramodi)
2 / 9Upon his arrival, PM Modi was warmly welcomed by the Indian community in Bangkok. “India and Thailand share a deep-rooted cultural bond that continues to flourish through our people. Heartening to see this connection reflected so strongly here,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter) (Photo: X/@narendramodi)
3 / 9PM Modi held discussions with Thailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra and expressed solidarity with the people of Thailand in the aftermath of the earthquake a few days ago. “India and Thailand are eager to enhance economic and trade ties. PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra and I talked about our nations working closely in agriculture, MSME, shipping, FinTech and space. Cultural linkages also featured prominently in the talks,” Modi said on X. Shinawatra gifted PM Modi a copy of the Tipitaka in Pali language. (Photo: X/@narendramodi)
4 / 9Later, PM Modi met the former Prime Minister of Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra. “Mr. Shinawatra and I talked at length about India-Thailand cooperation and how it benefits the people of our respective countries. We deliberated on the immense potential in areas like defence, trade, culture and more,” he said. (Photo: X/@narendramodi)
5 / 9PM Modi witnessed a performance of the Thai Ramayana, Ramakien, calling it as an “enriching experience that beautifully showcased the shared cultural and civilisational ties between India and Thailand”. The Thai government subsequently released an iStamp on themes relating to the Ramayana. The stamp depicted Ramakien mural paintings that were painted during the reign of King Rama I. (Photo: X/@narendramodi)
6 / 9On the second day of the visit, PM Modi attended the sixth BIMSTEC Summit held in Bangkok, Thailand. “We reaffirm our commitment to boosting cooperation across diverse sectors. May our efforts bring a positive difference in people’s lives,” Modi said on X. (Photo: X/@narendramodi)
7 / 9On the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit, PM Modi held bilateral meetings with Senior General Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar (left), and Chief Adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus (right). PM expressed condolences on the loss of lives and damage of property in the wake of the recent earthquake. PM also reiterated India’s support for peace, stability, inclusivity and democracy in Bangladesh. (Photo: X/@narendramodi)
8 / 9PM Modi also held a meeting with Nepal’s PM KP Sharma Oli (left) and discussed different aspects of India-Nepal friendship, especially in sectors like energy, connectivity, culture and digital technology. Modi also met Bhutan’s PM Tshering Tobgay briefly at the Summit. “Had a great conversation with my good friend, PM Tobgay. India’s friendship with Bhutan is robust. We are cooperating extensively in several sectors,” Modi wrote on X. (Photo: X/@narendramodi)
9 / 9PM Modi concluded his two-day Thailand visit by visiting the historic Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimonmangkalaram Ratchaworamahawihan Or Wat Pho in Bangkok. He was accompanied by his Thai counterpart Shinawatra. (Photo: X/@narendramodi)
