On 10 November 2026, H.E. Mr. Mongkol Visitstump, Ambassador of Thailand, and spouse paid a courtesy call on H.E. Ms. Sandrina Thondoo, Acting Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Immigration of the Cook Islands, to introduce himself on the occasion of the Presentation of the Letter of Credence to the King’s Representative.

 

The Ambassador and Acting Secretary discussed bilateral relations between Thailand and the Cook Islands in various fields including economy, trade, and tourism. Both sides also exchanged views of opportunities to further strenghten potential cooperation in agriculture, public health, people-centred cpacity buildings, and knowledge exchanges. They also discussed cooperation between the two countries through multilateral platforms, particularly the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) and the Thailand-Pacific Islands Countries (TPIF).

 

Following the meeting, the Ambassador and the delegation paid a courtesy call on Ms. Vaine Arioka, Vice Chair of the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce, and the executive members. They exchanges views on economy, trade, logistics, and tourism between Thailand the Cook Islands. They also discussed the opportunities to promote bilateral trade in various sectors, including consumer goods, agricultural products, construction materials, automobile, and tourism.