ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 2. Ambassador of
Kazakhstan to Thailand Margulan Baimukhan has conducted a working
visit to the northeastern provinces of Udon Thani and Nong Khai to
strengthen bilateral ties in trade, industry, and logistics,
Trend reports via
Kazakh MFA.
During a meeting with Udon Thani Governor Rachan Sunhua, the
parties discussed expanding interregional cooperation, focusing on
the province's status as a major economic and industrial hub in
Thailand. The Ambassador presented Kazakhstan's investment climate,
highlighting opportunities in the agro-industrial complex,
processing industry, and energy sectors.
A meeting with the Udon Thani Provincial Federation of
Industries focused on establishing direct contacts between business
communities and potential technology transfers.
The delegation also visited Udon Thani’s industrial zone and
logistics hub to discuss warehouse infrastructure and the potential
for Kazakh companies to leverage Thailand’s position to enter
broader Southeast Asian markets.
In Nong Khai, a strategic border province with Laos, discussions
at the Customs Department centered on simplifying trade procedures
and developing transport corridors connecting Central Asia with the
ASEAN region.
Particular attention was paid to using the region's
infrastructure for multimodal transportation within the Greater
Mekong Subregion.
As a practical outcome of the meetings, an agreement was reached
for a business delegation from Udon Thani to participate in the
Kazakh-Thai business forum scheduled for late May 2026.
Udon Thani and Nong Khai are vital economic centers in
Thailand’s Isan region. Udon Thani boasts a gross regional product
of approximately $3 billion, while Nong Khai serves as a critical
cross-border trade gateway with a strategic link to international
transport routes.
