His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, will pay an official visit to Thailand on 28-29 April 2024, upon the invitation by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.

His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam will be accompanied by His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Mateen, according to a report from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

During the visit, His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam will have a Royal Audience with Their Majesties King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana. 

His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam will meet and hold bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Srettha at Government House and will witness the signing of two cooperation documents between various agencies of both countries. On this occasion, the Prime Minister of Thailand will host an official luncheon in honor of His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam and the delegation of Brunei.

Thailand and Brunei Darussalam established diplomatic relations on 1 January 1984. This upcoming official visit by His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam will be the highlight of the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations between the two countries. The previous official visit to Thailand of His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam took place 12 years ago.

This visit will provide a good opportunity for both countries to expand cooperation in all areas of mutual interest, in particular trade, investment, halal industry, tourism, digital economy and people-to-people ties. Both sides will be able to discuss regional cooperation and exchange views on international issues.