Saudi Arabia–Thailand relations
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[['Saudi Arabia–Thailand relations', 'country', 'Thailand'], ['Saudi Arabia–Thailand relations', 'country', 'Saudi Arabia']]
<entity_0> (Arabic: العلاقات السعودية التايلاندية‎) refers to the current and historical relations between <entity_2> and <entity_1>. <entity_2> has an embassy in Bangkok and <entity_1> has an embassy in Riyadh but representation is at the chargé d'affaires rather than ambassadorial level. However <entity_2> and <entity_1> aim to restore the relations between their two nations. The historically friendly and strategic partnership between <entity_2> and <entity_1> has deteriorated significantly following the Blue Diamond Affair. Although regardless of relation status, <entity_2> and <entity_1> have high trade between two nations (see § Economic Relations). In recent <entity_2> and <entity_1> have shown intent to repair the relations between the two kingdoms. The <entity_1> and the Kingdom of <entity_2> have long and historic relations. According to the Royal Thai Embassy in Riyadh, <entity_2>: ″<entity_1> and <entity_2> always share similar views on major regional and international issues, especially those of vital importance to international peace and security. In 2004, <entity_2> was 24th major market for Thai exports and 3 rd major market of <entity_1> in Middle East. <entity_1> ranked 20th among major traders with <entity_2>. <entity_2> is <entity_1>’s major supplier of crude oil. <entity_1>’s trade with <entity_2> reached 2.9 Billion USD in 2004. <entity_1> imported from <entity_2> 4 Billion USD while exported 1 Billion USD. <entity_1> imported mainly crude oil, petrochemical products and fertilizer while exporting to <entity_2> motor cars auto part and accessories, air conditioning machine, refrigerators, prepared or preserved fish, woven fabrics, washing machines, machinery, garments, rice etc. <entity_1> and <entity_2> historic links could be trace back to the early day of establishment of the Kingdom of <entity_2>. The affair has subsequently soured relations between <entity_2> and <entity_1>. Traveling to <entity_1> from <entity_2> requires an official business visit by the government. UPI columnist Frank G. Anderson argues that "one theory is the Gulf rivalry between Iran and <entity_2>, wherein the Saudi kingdom finds Iran’s growing influence in <entity_1> a disadvantage to its relations with <entity_1>".
['bilateral relation']