Relations between China and Thailand are expanding significantly, marked by the recent visit of King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua to China, the first by a Thai monarch. The partnership encompasses diverse fields, from scientific research in polar regions to smart farming, electric vehicles, and cultural exchanges, with both nations celebrating 50 years of diplomatic ties.

• Bilateral trade reached $114.3 billion in the first three quarters of 2025, a 17 percent year-on-year increase.
• Marine scientist Sujaree Bureekul highlighted scientific cooperation with China, particularly in Antarctic expeditions.
• China has been Thailand's largest trading partner for 12 consecutive years.
• TCP Group, the Thai conglomerate behind Red Bull, has invested 4.36 billion yuan ($614 million) in China over the past five years.
• The China-Laos-Thailand high-speed railway project is expected to be completed by 2030.