Thailand's new PM Shinawatra keen to explore untapped potential in ties with India

Thailand's new Prime Minister Baithonthan Shinawatra on Monday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his greetings and said she looked forward to working closely with him to build on existing relations and explore untapped potential to create greater opportunities for both countries.

Shinawatra, a 37-year-old former business executive, received a letter of royal endorsement on Sunday to become Thailand's youngest prime minister.

“I look forward to working closely with you to further strengthen our bilateral relations, especially in the areas of trade and investment, culture, people-to-people exchanges and tourism, especially increasing air travel between the two countries,” Shinawatra said. Posted by X middle.

“I believe we can build on our existing relationship to explore untapped potential and create greater opportunities for our two countries, their peoples and beyond,” she further said in response to Prime Minister Modi's post congratulating her. said.

“Congratulations @ingshin on being elected Prime Minister of Thailand. I wish you success in your term. Looking forward to working with you to further strengthen bilateral relations between India and Thailand, which are built on the solid foundation of civilizations, cultures and people-to-people ties.”

Paetongtarn took office days after the Constitutional Court removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office after finding him guilty of serious moral violations within a year of taking office.

She belongs to the political dynasty founded by her billionaire father, Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted in a 2006 military coup. He returned to Thailand when the party formed the government.

(This report has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from United News Agency-PTI)