Thailand plans resident embassy in Addis Ababa as business ties expand

Thailand plans to establish a resident embassy in Addis Ababa as the two countries seek to deepen business, investment and economic ties.

Arthayudh Srisamoot, an adviser to Thailand’s foreign minister, disclosed the plan during the Ethiopia–Thailand Business Bridge forum in Addis Ababa on August 29, 2026, according to Fana Broadcasting Corporate.

A resident mission would give Thailand a permanent diplomatic presence in Ethiopia’s capital and provide a closer channel for bilateral engagement. The announcement follows recent efforts by Ethiopian and Thai officials and businesses to turn their longstanding relations into more direct commercial cooperation.

No opening date for the planned embassy was provided in the source report.