Thailand Joins EAEU Kazan Summit to Advance Free Trade, Tourism Cooperation and Aviation Connectivity

Thailand has reinforced its ambition to become a leading bridge between Southeast Asia and Eurasia by supporting closer economic integration and renewed discussions on a Thailand–Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Free Trade Agreement during the Kazan Summit in Russia. The move signals fresh opportunities for international tourism, trade, logistics, investment and regional connectivity as Bangkok seeks to strengthen partnerships beyond the ASEAN region. The high-level gathering brought together political leaders, regional organizations and business representatives to explore new frameworks for long-term economic cooperation across the Eurasian space. Speaking during a working lunch at the International Conference Centre in Kazan, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul emphasized that future regional prosperity will rely on stronger transport networks, resilient supply chains, digital infrastructure and closer people-to-people exchanges. Thailand’s participation also underlined its strategy of positioning itself as a gateway linking ASEAN with the broader Indo-Pacific and Eurasian markets. If negotiations on a Thailand–EAEU Free Trade Agreement progress, the initiative could enhance business travel, tourism flows, investment opportunities and commercial exchanges while creating a more transparent and predictable environment for regional economic development.