The event, held at Silk Restaurant at Andara Resort & Villas, was hosted by Natthakanya Sangpho, Honorary Consul of Mexico in Phuket, and attended by a wide array of distinguished guests from government, business, diplomatic and academic circles.
Chief guest Ilse Lilian Ferrer Silva, Ambassador of Mexico to Thailand, emphasised Mexico’s readiness to expand cooperation with Thailand across all sectors.
“Mexico is ready to expand cooperation with Thailand in all dimensions, and we believe the friendship between our countries will continue to deepen, creating new opportunities for our peoples,” she said.
Representing the Thai government, Phuket Vice Governor Samawit Suphanphai highlighted the significance of the relationship.
“The Thai-Mexican relationship over the past 50 years has been a symbol of friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation in the areas of economy, trade, education, culture and tourism, which we are confident will continue to develop sustainably,” he said.
The evening was attended by consuls general and honorary consuls from several countries, including the Russian Federation, United Kingdom, Estonia, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Republic of Korea and Brazil. Also present were Kongsak Khoophongsakorn, President of the Phuket Chamber of Commerce, along with members of the private sector, media and academic community.
Prominent figures in marine conservation were also among the guests, including documentary photographer and conservationist Sirachai Arunraktichai and Dr Pinsak Suraswadi, Director-General of the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR). Both noted the potential for closer collaboration between Thailand and Mexico in environmental protection and natural resource conservation.
The gala reflected both nations’ cultural richness, with Mexican arts, music and games blending seamlessly with traditional Thai performances.
Thailand and Mexico continue to cooperate through multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations, APEC, FEALAC and the Pacific Alliance. Mexico is also in the process of joining the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), a move expected to further strengthen bilateral and regional engagement.
The evening concluded in a warm and celebratory atmosphere, symbolising five decades of friendship and a shared vision for the future between Thailand and Mexico, said an official report of the event.