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Mexico–Thailand relations refers to the diplomatic relations between Mexico and Thailand. Both nations are members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Forum of East Asia-Latin America Cooperation and the United Nations. == History == The first unofficial relations between Mexico and Thailand took place in the late 16th century when Spain had colonized Mexico (known then as New Spain) and traded Mexican silver, chili peppers and fruits to the Kingdom of Siam (present day Thailand) from its colony in the Philippines.〔(History of Thailand-Mexico relations )〕 Trade between both nations continued until Mexico obtained its independence from Spain in 1821. It would be another 150 years before both nations were to establish diplomatic relations. On 28 August 1975, Mexico and Thailand formally established diplomatic relations.〔(History of diplomatic relations between Mexico and Thailand (in Spanish) )〕 In 1978, Thailand opened a resident embassy in Mexico City and in September 1989, Mexico reciprocated the gesture by opening a resident embassy in Bangkok.〔 Since the establishment of diplomatic relations; both nations have signed several agreements, including:〔(Foreign Policy: Agreements between Thailand and Mexico )〕 * Cooperation Agreement of Aviation and Transportation (1992) * Agreement on Visa Exemption for Diplomatic and Official Passports (1999) * Agreement on Culture and Education (2003) Each year, governments of both nations offer scholarships to citizens of each nation to study in Mexico/Thailand for graduate and/or diplomatic training.〔(Culture and Education between Thailand and Mexico )〕 In 2015, both nations celebrated their 40th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations.〔(Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The First Political Consultations between Thailand and Mexico )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Mexico–Thailand relations」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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