On 26 October 2026, H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, attended the reception on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Austria, at the Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok. 

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs conveyed congratulations on behalf of the Royal Thai Government and highlighted the close, longstanding and comprehensive relations between the two countries, which have spanned more than 157 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1869. He underscored the shared values of the two countries in promoting a rules-based international order and combatting transnational crime. He also emphasised opportunities to expand economic cooperation through efforts to advance the Thailand-EU Free Trade negotiations as well as cooperation on climate action, security and defence. In addition, he congratulated Austria on its election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027–2028 term.

On this occasion, H.E. Mrs. Katharina Wieser, Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to Thailand, highlighted the close ties between Thailand and Austria, reflected in their cooperation in the fields of arts and culture, trade and investment, political engagement, and people-to-people relations. She also underscored the prominent roles of Vienna and Bangkok as hubs for international organisations and cooperation. The Ambassador congratulated Thailand on the successful hosting of the IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings in October 2026.

Austria is Thailand’s 58th-largest trading partner globally with bilateral trade valued at over 17,594 million baht, and is the 14th-largest EU investor in Thailand.