[1] Established in 1989, the diplomatic relations between Bhutan and Thailand have grown stronger over the years.

Both Bhutan and Thailand have Buddhist-majority populations, with a strong Buddhist heritage and culture.

On the other hand, Thailand does not have a diplomatic mission in Bhutan; it conducts its relations via its embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh, which is accredited to the Himalayan kingdom.

[3] In 2006, Bhutan's Prince Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck inaugurated Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006 exposition in northern Thailand to mark the 60th anniversary of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

[4] On November 10, 2009 the Embassy of Thailand in Dhaka launched the "Bhutan-Thailand Friendship Park" in collaboration with the city corporation of Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan.