Thimphu:The Prime Ministers of Bhutan and Thailand have engaged in a cultural tour, highlighting the strong relationship between the two nations. Bhutanese Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay hosted Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who is also the Minister of Home Affairs, along with his wife and delegation, in Bhutan. The visit included paying respects to the Sajjadharma Buddha, the largest Buddha statue in Bhutan, reinforcing cooperation in cultural tourism and deepening people-to-people ties.
According to Thai News Agency, the visit, which took place today at 1035 AM local time in Bhutan, included a stop at the Great Buddha Dordenma. The Prime Minister of Bhutan led the Thai delegation in offering a woven cloth and lighting butter lamps as part of the local tradition. The event underscored the appreciation of Bhutan’s art, culture, and Buddhist heritage, which are integral to the nation’s identity and way of life.
The Buddha of Truth, a 52-meter-tall bronze and gilded statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, is located on Kuenselphodrang hill and houses 125,000 smaller Buddha images. This site is not only a significant religious landmark but also a symbol of peace and prosperity in Bhutan, attracting cultural and religious tourism to Thimphu.
This visit is part of the Thai Prime Minister’s official trip to Bhutan from October 30 to November 1, 2026. It aims to bolster economic, trade, and investment cooperation while promoting religious, cultural, and tourism relations to foster closer ties between the people of Thailand and Bhutan.