Bilateral relations

Over 65 years of friendship and partnership between Luxembourg and Thailand

Thailand and Luxembourg have long enjoyed diverse bilateral relations. In 2024, our two countries celebrated the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations, marking more than six decades of constructive engagement between our two nations and monarchies.

The state visit of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand to Luxembourg in 1960 marked a historic milestone in our bilateral relations.

Over the decades, the partnership has diversified into many areas, including economic cooperation, financial connectivity, academic collaboration and exchanges between our citizens. The Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in Bangkok, inaugurated in 2007, reflects Luxembourg's long-term commitment to deepening its relations with Thailand.

High-level visits continue to play an important role in strengthening political dialogue and economic cooperation. On 9 February 2024, Luxembourg's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Xavier Bettel, visited Bangkok on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations. The visit aimed to consolidate and deepen bilateral ties in areas such as trade, financial services, financial technologies and sustainable urban development.

On 3 October 2025, the day His Royal Highness Grand Duke Guillaume ascended to the throne, the Embassy organised an official reception at the Ambassador's Residence in Bangkok to mark this historic event.

People-to-people exchanges are also an essential pillar of our relationship. Nearly 5,000 Luxembourg nationals visited Thailand in 2024. As of 1 January 2025, 492 Thai nationals were registered in Luxembourg, while nearly 200 Luxembourg nationals are registered with our Embassy in Bangkok.

Economic and financial relations

Luxembourg and Thailand are important trading and investment partners, linked by strong economic relations and growing financial connectivity. Luxembourg maintains a significant investment presence in Thailand. According to the Bank of Thailand, Luxembourg's stock of foreign direct investment (FDI) reached €990 million in 2024, making it the fifth largest European investor in the country.

Several Luxembourg companies are active in Thailand, particularly in the logistics, manufacturing, finance and healthcare sectors. They contribute to the Thai economy by supporting employment, stimulating investment and promoting technological progress in these key industries. Conversely, large Thai companies have established a presence in Luxembourg.

The Embassy's mission is to support these existing ties and further deepen trade relations between our countries, in the interests of our economies and societies.

Luxembourg is a leading international financial centre and serves as a gateway to international financial markets. It offers Thai and Asian investors access to global diversification, cross-border investment structuring and sustainable financing solutions.

Thailand has repeatedly chosen Luxembourg for the international listing of its flagship sustainable instruments. In 2021, Thailand dual-listed its sustainable sovereign bond worth 50 billion baht (1.3 billion euro) in Luxembourg. In 2025, Thailand once again chose the Luxembourg Stock Exchange for the dual listing of the first sovereign sustainability-linked bond, worth 30 billion baht (€800 million).

Academic relations

Another important step was the signing of a memorandum of understanding on research and development in the fields of electronics, IT, telecommunications and information technology, marking the strengthening of research cooperation between Luxembourg and Thailand. The agreement between the University of Luxembourg and the National Electronics and Computer Technology Centre (NECTEC) encourages joint research, knowledge exchange and technological collaboration between our two countries.

By strengthening collaboration between businesses, research institutes, higher education establishments, start-ups and public bodies, Luxembourg and Thailand are establishing high value-added partnerships that contribute to sustainable growth, technological progress and long-term prosperity.

LuxCanal

One example of environmental cooperation is the LuxCanal initiative, a pilot project dedicated to cleaning up Bangkok's canals. This programme uses an innovative solar-powered boat designed by Claude Petit, a Luxembourgish boat designer, to collect waste clogging these vital waterways, helping to improve water quality and the urban environment, while raising awareness of the issues of plastic pollution and sustainable development.