Historical contacts between Ottoman Empire and Siam began in 1891 with Prince Damrong's visit. Diplomatic relations established in 1958, with embassies opening in Bangkok and Ankara
RCEP is a free trade agreement among 15 Asian-Pacific countries. Signed in November 2020, first among largest Asian economies. Includes 2.2 billion people and $29.7 trillion global GDP. India initially participated but later withdrew
First inhabitants arrived 40,000 years ago via Bering Strait. Indigenous Americans linked to Asian peoples through linguistic and blood types. Prehistoric cultures developed across continent after last glacial period. Maya civilization reached peak power from 250 to 900 AD