On 20 December 2024, Mr. Paisan Ruapanichakit, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs, co-chaired the 1st Thailand-Kuwait Political Consultations with Mr. Sameeh Essa Johar Hayat, Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait.

Both sides expressed appreciation for the enduring and cordial relations between Thailand and Kuwait, which have spanned over 60 years. They reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation across all areas and agreed to explore avenues for formalising agreements in mutually prioritised sectors. The overall discussions covered a broad spectrum of bilateral cooperation, including food security, medical tourism, labour exchange, education and trade.

The meeting emphasised the need to strengthen their investment partnership through both public and private sectors. The Kuwaiti side invited Thai construction firms to engage in large-scale infrastructure projects in Kuwait, while the Thai side welcomed Kuwaiti investment in key infrastructure initiatives, including the Landbridge project.