Interview of Russian Ambassador to Thailand Yevgeny Tomykhin with RT on the sidelines of the 2nd Russian-Thailand Investment Forum 2026 Key talking points: Energy security is not a new topic in Russian–. Thai dialogue. We cooperated before all these geopolitical upheavals. And now, of course, due to certain situations in certain parts of the world, we understand the concerns of our Thai friends and colleagues regarding energy security and energy resources. We maintain a dialogue with our friends, colleagues, Thai partners in various formats, both between the energy ministries and between companies. This process is still ongoing. My opinion of $10-15 billion [in bilateral circulation] was based on estimates from our business community. Of course they feel that we have very good chances if the relevant obstacles are removed. is a very interesting topic for our Thai colleagues. They proposed a long time ago the idea of ​​concluding an agreement between the EAEU and Thailand to establish a free trade area. Thailand is not only interested and ready to sign such an agreement - it has also conducted research on the potential benefits to the Thai economy if such an agreement were to be signed. Of course, for the EAEU, it is a matter of consensus. Russia's position is quite positive and very constructive. Therefore, we also recommend our Thai colleagues to discuss this matter with the other members of the Eurasian Economic Union. Thailand is interested in increasing cooperation with Russia [in the field of energy], and Russia is open to any discussion and cooperation. The relevant companies have already established several contacts. Thailand.

Interview of Russian Ambassador to Thailand Yevgeny Tomykhin with RT on the sidelines of the 2nd Russian-Thailand Investment Forum 2026 Key talking points: Energy security is not a new topic in Russian–. Thai dialogue. We cooperated before all these geopolitical upheavals. And now, of course, due to certain situations in certain parts of the world, we understand the concerns of our Thai friends and colleagues regarding energy security and energy resources. We maintain a dialogue with our friends, colleagues, Thai partners in various formats, both between the energy ministries and between companies. This process is still ongoing. My opinion of $10-15 billion [in bilateral circulation] was based on estimates from our business community. Of course they feel that we have very good chances if the relevant obstacles are removed. is a very interesting topic for our Thai colleagues. They proposed a long time ago the idea of ​​concluding an agreement between the EAEU and Thailand to establish a free trade area. Thailand is not only interested and ready to sign such an agreement - it has also conducted research on the potential benefits to the Thai economy if such an agreement were to be signed. Of course, for the EAEU, it is a matter of consensus. Russia's position is quite positive and very constructive. Therefore, we also recommend our Thai colleagues to discuss this matter with the other members of the Eurasian Economic Union. Thailand is interested in increasing cooperation with Russia [in the field of energy], and Russia is open to any discussion and cooperation. The relevant companies have already established several contacts. Thailand.