Thai Chamber of Commerce Concludes Team Thailand+ Mission, Advances Thai-U.S. Trade Balance
Thai Chamber of Commerce completed the Team Thailand+ mission at the SelectUSA Investment Summit, securing commitments to expand trade and investment between Thailand and the United States. The delegation signed a corn purchase agreement an
The Thai Chamber of Commerce has successfully concluded its Team Thailand+ mission, advancing efforts to balance trade and investment between Thailand and the United States. Chamber chairman Porn Aramwattananont revealed this after leading Thai private sector representatives to the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026 in the United States. He expressed gratitude to the Commerce Ministry, Foreign Affairs Ministry, the Thai Embassy in Washington, D.C., and Thai private sector partners for their coordinated implementation of the "Team Thailand+" initiative.
Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow led the delegation, accompanied by Panpriya Pahithanakul, advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister. This underscored close cooperation between the Thai government and private sector in driving economic growth and investment on the global stage.
During the summit, Thai representatives engaged with U.S. government agencies, private companies, investors, and major business organizations across multiple sectors including trade, investment, technology, and modern supply chains. Notably, meetings with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand resulted in consensus to strengthen economic cooperation between the two nations.
According to Porn, Thai private enterprises are committed to creating economic and trade balance with the United States. Beyond exports, Thailand aims to expand investment cooperation and increase imports of U.S. agricultural products and raw materials, while clarifying various issues to ensure long-term sustainable trade relations.
The Thai delegation witnessed the signing of a corn purchase cooperation agreement between private sectors of both countries. U.S. corn imports can be used as livestock feed material for animal feed production, thereby increasing the value of Thai exports and enhancing competitiveness in Thailand's manufacturing sector. This measure also strengthens food supply chain security with sustainable environmental standards and traceability systems, offering quality raw material sources meeting international standards.
The SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026 stands as one of the largest investment forums in the United States, attracting over 5,500 participants from more than 100 countries, including nearly 2,700 foreign investors and investment promotion agencies from all 55 U.S. states and territories. The summit generated investment commitments exceeding $56 billion, reinforcing America's position as a global center for investment, technology, and future industries.
Porn emphasized that Thai private enterprises must accelerate cooperation with U.S. partners in trade, investment, technology, and future industries to maintain competitiveness and integrate Thailand into global supply chains.
