This debate is part of the series of commemorative activities for the «150 years of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Spain», organised by Casa Asia and the Spanish Embassy in Thailand, in collaboration with the Thai Embassy in Spain, during the months of October and November.
One of the future challenges for these relations will be the recovery after the crisis caused by COVID-19, which must be an opportunity to stimulate and deepen the collaborative relations between both countries and their respective civil societies at the same time. This debate will focus on the future of relations within the field of economic, cultural and educational cooperation.
Delivered by:
Emilio de Miguel Calabia, Ambassador for Spain in Thailand
Mario Esteban, Asia-Pacific Main Researcher, Real Instituto Elcano
Presented by:
Javier Parrondo, Director General of Casa Asia
Moderated by:
Ricardo Losa Giménez, Deputy Director General for Pacific, Southeast Asia and the Philippines, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation (MAEUEC)
Language of the event: Spanish
Historical Note “150 Years of Diplomatic Relations between Thailand and Spain”
In 1870, 150 years ago, the Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation was signed between Spain and Prathet Thai, then known as Kingdom of Siam. In 1939 the country adopted its current name of Thailand. Relations between both countries go back to the end of the 16th century, with Spain, after Portugal, being the second European country to establish regular contacts with the Kingdom of Ayutthaya.
* Photo: courtesy of David Almazán Tomás
Friday 23rd of October at 12.00am (Spain), 5.00pm (Thailand)
Open registration.
Online. 24 hours before the event, those registered will receive the necessary information in order to attend.
Free event.
