On 12 October 2026, Mrs. Urasa Mongkolnavin, Director-General of the Department of South Asian, Middle East and African Affairs, attended the Uganda - Thailand Economic Networking Dinner at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok. The event was hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in Malaysia, accredited to Thailand, on the occasion of the visit to Thailand by H.E. Mr. Henry Musasizi, Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development of the Republic of Uganda, to attend the IMF - World Bank Group Annual Meetings 2026. Representatives from relevant Thai public and private sectors also attended the event.

At the opening ceremony, the Director-General commended the longstanding relations between Thailand and Uganda, noting that events such as these provide good opportunities to foster dialogue and build business networks between the two countries, particularly in areas of shared interest and potential, such as energy, agriculture, and tourism. She also highlighted Thailand’s priority to strengthen its partnership with Africa through the Thailand - Africa Initiative (TAI), which aims to promote closer ties and expand opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation between Thailand and African countries.