PM confirms government supports industry in international trade fairs

The Prime Minister confirmed that the government fully supports the international exhibition industry and is ready to eliminate investment obstacles. He believes that there will be the development of new products and innovations that will promote the economy in the long term. Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, Government Spokesperson, revealed that representatives from the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) brought executives from world-class exhibition organizers to discuss with Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister, at Government House today on the occasion that the executives from the organizers attended the Exhibition Industry Summit 2024. The Prime Minister welcomed the executives from world-class companies and emphasized that the Thai government is committed to supporting the growth and success of the business sector in Thailand by implementing policies that are beneficial to business operations and facilitating the development of infrastructure to make Thailand a strategic hub for international exhibitions of all types. He also recognized the importance of cooperation with world-class exhibition organizers, which contribute to Thailand's economic growth and are ready to work together more closely. While the representatives of the TCEB thanked the Prime Minister and the government for supporting the international exhibition industry in Thailand, including supporting the organization of the Exhibition Industry Summit 2024 this time, they believe that with the support of the government, the international exhibition industry will play a role in trade, innovation and economic growth of the country, as well as attracting foreign investors, creating jobs for Thais, and pushing Thailand to become a leader in exhibition organization in the ASEAN region and the world. The executives from the world's leading exhibition organizers thanked the Thai government and relevant agencies for their continued support for the event. The world-class event organizers are ready to invest and expand their investment, especi ally considering establishing a head office in Thailand, as they believe that Thailand is a country with readiness in many aspects. In addition, the Thai government and relevant agencies have given full support and are ready to cooperate with Thailand in the future. The Prime Minister assured that the government is ready to fully support the international exhibition industry and is working on creating a One Stop Service system to facilitate the organization of various exhibitions to develop new products and innovations, which is confident that it will promote sustainable economy in the long run. 'Thailand is ready and capable as the center of the production chain. Organizing an international trade fair in the ASEAN region is an opportunity for Thailand to enhance business cooperation with global partners. I am confident that this discussion will promote strong cooperation and pave the way for a prosperous market together in the future,' the Prime Minister said. Reporters reported that the executive team fr om the world's leading trade fair organizers consisted of companies from the European and East Asian regions, such as the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, and Singapore, etc., operating in the machinery industry, the food industry, and the Medical and Wellness industry. Source: Thai News Agency