PM Anuthon Leads 48 Thai Firms Into China for Tech Investment
PM Anuthon led 48 Thai companies to China's Chengdu to promote investment in western China's technology and clean energy sectors. The delegation of 150 executives met directly with the Premier to discuss business strategies and forge partne
Thailand's Board of Investment opened its fourth overseas office in Chengdu with Prime Minister Anuthon Chua-in-arun presiding over the ceremony during his visit to China. The office will focus on promoting investment in western China, a region of growing importance to the Chinese economy and home to many high-potential firms in advanced technology and clean energy sectors.
A major highlight was the "Prime Minister-Thai Private Sector Luncheon," where over 150 senior business executives from 48 companies met with the Prime Minister—marking one of the largest Thai business delegations to China in history. The 110 executives who joined the lunch discussed their China investment experience and business strategies directly with the Premier.
According to Narat Thatsetsiri, BOI Secretary-General, the event aimed to give the Prime Minister firsthand insights into doing business in China from the private sector, which many firms already operate in extensively. These insights will support the government's push for deeper cooperation and backing from Beijing, particularly during follow-up discussions with China's Premier in Beijing on Monday, July 20.
Experienced Thai executives including Supchai Chearavanont, Senior Vice President of the Charoen Pokphand Group (CP), and Saravuth Yoowittaya, CEO of the Thai Red Bull Group (TCP), shared their investment and business experience. The BOI also facilitated business matchmaking between Thai and Chinese firms, with around 40 pre-registered Thai companies meeting potential Chinese partners to forge future business alliances.
The BOI emphasized its focus on two-way investment, not only attracting Chinese capital into Thailand but also helping Thai investors expand into China and find joint venture partners to strengthen their position in global supply chains. The participating business groups span strategic industries including manufacturing giants led by the Thai Chamber of Commerce, Federation of Thai Industries, and Thai-China Chamber of Commerce, as well as senior executives from CP Group, Thai Red Bull, PTT Public Company Limited, Synergetic Development, Suanfarmer Group, Fruitful Group, Siam Cement Group (SCG), Ban Pu Company Limited, Energy Absolute (EA), Amata Corporation, and WHA. The delegation also includes major financial institutions and services from leading Thai commercial banks such as KBANK and Bangkok Bank, as well as retail and healthcare groups like The Mall Group, Thai Beverage, and BDMS.
