DIBRUGARH: A delegation of 14 members from the Royal Thai Embassy, led by Minister Kiran Moongtin—an esteemed diplomat responsible for overseeing Thailand’s South Asian, Middle Eastern, and African Affairs Division—visited Dibrugarh on Thursday as part of an official tour aimed at enhancing trade and tourism relations with Assam.
The visiting team participated in a significant discussion with officials from the Dibrugarh District Administration, the Industries and Commerce Department, and the Tourism Department. The meeting, which took place at the District Commissioner’s conference hall, also featured representatives from the Tourist Guide Association, Tour Operators Association, and the Upper Assam Chambers of Commerce. In welcoming the delegation, Dibrugarh Deputy Commissioner Bikram Kairi (IAS) described the visit as “historic” and expressed optimism about establishing lasting partnerships between Assam and Thailand.
Minister Moongtin emphasized the cultural connections between
Thailand and Assam, pointing out Dibrugarh’s distinctive representation of Thai heritage and its potential as a center for future collaboration in tourism and trade. Officials from the Tourism Directorate, including Joint Director Hriday Ranjan Das and Tourism Development Officers Manav Das and Nayanmoni Pamegam, were also in attendance at the meeting. The delegation wrapped up their visit with a tour of the Sri Sri Jagannath Temple, commending the spiritual atmosphere and the warm hospitality they experienced.
