说到中泰关系，两国人民都熟知一句话，那就是“中泰一家亲”，这句话已深深根植于两国人民心中，成为中泰友好的真实写照。两国之间多层次交往密切而频繁，规模越来越大。双方高层互访不断，中国历届国家领导人大多访问过泰国，泰国王室成员和历届政府、议会、军方领导人也多次对中国进行访问。两国民间更是像走亲戚一样你来我往，去年双方人员往来近300万人次，泰国是中国游客最欢迎的出境旅游目的地。中国艺术家拍摄的电影《泰囧》创造了国产片最高票房纪录，吸引了更多中国游客赴泰国旅游。美味的泰餐、华丽的泰剧、崛起的泰国体育给中国人留下了深刻印象。特别是近些年来，中泰在应对重大突发事件和自然灾害中，同舟共济，守望相助，结下了深情厚谊。有一个地处偏远的泰国渔村，村民们曾在印度洋海啸中得到过中国援助，对此念念不忘，听说中国汶川发生地震后，感同身受，第一时间就自发募捐，向灾区人民献出爱心。这个恩德相报的故事是中泰友好的一个缩影和生动说明。

Talking of China-Thailand relations, people in both countries know about “Jeen Thai Phee Nong Gan” (China and Thailand are brothers). This belief, which has taken deep roots in the hearts of our people, is a true reflection of the profound friendship between our two countries. China and Thailand conduct frequent exchanges at various levels on an ever larger scale. We enjoy regular high-level exchanges. Most Chinese leaders, both past and present, have been to Thailand, while members of the Thai royal family and successive Thai government, parliament and military leaders have visited China many times. The Chinese and Thai peoples have close exchanges like relatives. Mutual visits approached three million last year. For Chinese tourists, Thailand tops their most popular overseas destinations. The movie Lost in Thailand produced by Chinese artists has set last year’s box-office record in China and sent a new wave of Chinese tourists to this country. Thailand’s delicious cuisine, intriguing TV series and growing sporting prowess have all left a deep impression on the Chinese people. In recent years, in cases of emergencies and natural disasters, China and Thailand have always stood together and helped each other. We have forged a deep friendship. Thai fishermen in a remote fishing village who once received Chinese assistance during the tsunami could never forget the help they got from the Chinese people. When they heard about the earthquake in Wenchuan, they acted immediately to raise donations for people in disaster-stricken areas, showing their love and support. This touching story is nothing but a true example of the reciprocal friendship between China and Thailand.

女士们、先生们！

Ladies and Gentlemen,