Thailand and Singapore have signed the Memorandum of Cooperation on Rice Trade between the Government of Thailand and the Government of Singapore, aimed at promoting food security.

The signing ceremony took place in Singapore on 7 November 2025, when Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul paid an official visit to the Republic of Singapore at the invitation of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong of Singapore. Representing Thailand in signing the MOC was Minister of Commerce Suphajee Suthumpun.

Under the MOC, Thailand will sell 100,000 ton of rice to Singapore over five years from the date of signing. The MOC on Rice Trade between the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Republic of Singapore will further reinforce trade relations and cooperation between the two countries, and increase Thailand’s export opportunity to the Singapore market.

On this occasion, Thailand and Singapore also signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Healthcare Leadership in Urban Ageing Care between the Department of Medical Services of Thailand and Singapore Health Services. The MOU is aimed at exchanging knowledge and effectively enhancing care provision to the elderly population in both countries.

These two documents will contribute to the cooperation advancement between the two countries, especially in the dimensions of economic development and people’s quality of life, according to Government Spokesperson Siripong Angkasakulkiat.

The official visit to Singapore underscored strong relations between the two countries as neighbors and key partners in the ASEAN region, and serves as a good occasion to celebrate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Singapore.

Prime Minister Anutin stated that, during his discussion with the Prime Minister of Singapore, both sides shared the view of enhancing bilateral cooperation on economic affairs and investment, energy development, digital economy, and public health.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong noted that the two countries had, over 60 years, forged deep ties built on trust, respect and friendship. While relations are already mature and multi-faceted, there remains tremendous potential for both sides to do even more together.