Ambassador of Mongolia to Thailand Tumur Amarsanaa has requested that the Thai government support the launch of direct flights operated by Thai airlines to Mongolia, which would further promote tourism exchanges and strengthen bilateral economic and trade cooperation. 

The ambassador on 2 February 2026 paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul, on the occasion of the completion of his tenure. Both countries were pleased with the steady growth in tourist exchanges and an increase in the number of tourists between them, as a result of the opening of direct flight routes between Mongolia’s Ulaanbaatar and Bangkok and Phuket during the winter season. 

Ambassador Amarsanaa stated that Thailand is the number one destination for Mongolian tourists, particularly during the winter, and is also a major destination for medical and wellness tourism. However, there are currently no direct flights operated by Thai airlines to Mongolia.

Concerning trade and investment cooperation, there remains significant potential for the expansion of trade and investment cooperation between the two sides. Thailand and Mongolia previously agreed to increase bilateral trade value to USD 100 million by 2027 and to raise investment value to USD 1.5 billion in order to create new economic opportunities in the future.

Regarding security cooperation, the Mongolian ambassador commended the Thai government’s strong efforts in combating scammers and expressed appreciation to Thailand for hosting the International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams. The issue of scammers is also of great importance to Mongolia, as the country has suffered considerable economic losses from scam networks. He emphasized Mongolia’s readiness to support Thailand’s future initiatives and measures to jointly suppress this crime.

Ambassador Amarsanaa also said that Mongolia would present the sculpture “Two Stallions” as a gift to the city of Bangkok. The sculpture will be placed at the public park near the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center as a symbol of brotherhood and friendship. It reflects Mongolian cultural values where horses are highly regarded. The installation of the sculpture would be completed in February 2026. 

The Mongolian Embassy, in cooperation with the Nong Nooch Pattaya Garden, in Chon Buri Province, recently organized the enshrinement ceremony of the first Mongolian Buddha statue abroad, which has been given a prominent location in the park. This also reflects close and enduring relations between Thailand and Mongolia.