PM Anutin Leads Record Thai Business Delegation to China
PM Anutin leads Thailand's largest-ever business delegation to China, with 153 executives meeting him at a luncheon coinciding with the BOI's new Chengdu investment office opening on July 17.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is leading Thailand's largest business delegation to China in history to expand investment, coinciding with the opening of the Board of Investment's (BOI) fourth overseas office in Chengdu on July 17, 2025. BOI Secretary-General Narutt Therdsteerasukdi announced that the Prime Minister will preside over the office opening, which will serve as a key hub for promoting investment in western China—a region increasingly important to China's economy and home to numerous high-potential companies in advanced technology and clean energy.
The delegation includes a "Prime Minister-Thai Private Sector Luncheon" bringing together over 153 business leaders from 48 companies, with 110 executives dining directly with the Prime Minister. This represents one of the largest Thai business delegations ever sent to China. Senior business figures including Suphachai Chearavanont, Senior Vice President of CP Group, and Saravuth Yuenyuttiya, CEO of Thai Red Bull (TCP), will share their China business expertise with attendees.
The BOI is facilitating two-way investment by not only attracting Chinese capital to Thailand but also helping Thai investors expand into China and find business partners. Over 40 Thai companies have pre-registered to participate in business matching sessions with interested Chinese counterparts. The participating businesses span strategic sectors including manufacturing, finance, retail, pharmaceuticals, and energy, represented by major Thai conglomerates such as CP Group, Thai Red Bull, PTT, SCG, Charoen Pokphand, and BDMS.
Following the Chengdu activities, the Prime Minister will continue to Beijing on July 20 for discussions with Chinese leadership on broader bilateral cooperation and mutual support.
