[1] During the Korean War, Thailand was the second nation to send troops—a total of over 10,000—to support South Korea, just after the United States.

[2] The Industry Ministry reported that Thailand and South Korea had trade value of US$11.7 billion in 2017.

[3] As of 2020[update], 400 South Korean companies have invested in Thailand, and trade between Thailand and South Korea stands at around US$15 billion (470 billion baht) annually.

[4] Since 2015, Korean pop groups and television dramas have surged in popularity in Thailand, to the extent that a phrase, "Korean wave" Thai: กระแสเกาหลี; RTGS: krasae kaoli) has been coined to explain the phenomenon.

[4] K-pop in particular has influenced Thai food, fashion, and interest in cosmetic surgery.