On 26 May 2025, H.E. Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, joined a bilateral discussion between H.E. Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister, and H.R.H. Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, on the sidelines of the 46^th ASEAN Summit and related summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The two leaders exchanged views on key regional and international issues, including the impact of U.S. import tariffs and support for the peace-building and recovery process in Myanmar following the recent earthquake. Thailand expressed the view that Bahrain could play a constructive role in ASEAN’s efforts in this regard. The Prime Minister also extended an invitation to H.R.H. the Crown Prince to pay an official visit to Thailand.

In addition, the Prime Minister underscored opportunities for Bahraini investment in Thailand’s Landbridge project, which aims to connect the Indian and Pacific oceans. Both sides also agreed to enhance cooperation on connectivity and multi-modal transportation, while Bahrain expressed interest in serving as a cargo hub for Thai Airways, leveraging its strategic position for regional Air-to-Sea connectivity.