On 27 May 2013, Mr. Thosaporn Moonlasartsathorn, Consul-General of Thailand to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, Mr. Chalermsak Suranant, Director, Thailand Tourism Authority-Dubai and Middle East Office, Mr. Akavut Tangsilikusonwong, Chairman, Thailand Business Council-Dubai and the Northern Emirates (TBC), and officers, were granted an audience with His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, on the occasion of the Consul-General's assuming his new position in Dubai.

     His Highness Sheikh Saud and Consul-General expressed satisfaction to the positive relations between Thailand and Ras Al Khaimah.  In particular, His Highness praised the development of Thailand Tourism Industry and had informed the delegation that Thailand is among the top tourist destinations for the people of Ras Al Khaimah.

     In addition, Consul-General and delegation visited the RAK Tourism, RAK Investment Authority (RAKIA) and RAK Ceramics to discuss the potential for future developments between Thailand and Ras Al Khaimah in the areas of trade, investments and tourism.