Prime Minister pushes to attract U.S. investors, aiming for Thailand to rank among the top 20 most competitive countries
On September 23, the Prime Minister traveled to New York, United States, to carry out official duties, where a meeting was held with a group of leading business executives to discuss the promotion of trade and investment between the two countries. This is considered a significant step in strengthening economic relations.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister presented the Thai government's vision and policies, which focus on creating a business-friendly environment, particularly in the technology, clean energy, and modern innovation sectors, to attract more investment from multinational corporations to establish production bases in Thailand.
The Thai government has announced a key goal to enhance the country's competitiveness, aiming for Thailand to rank among the world's top 20 most competitive countries by 2030. This initiative is expected to create jobs and increase income for the public in the long term.
Furthermore, the Prime Minister emphasized Thailand's readiness to serve as an economic hub for the ASEAN region, noting that various regulations have been improved to reduce bureaucratic procedures and fully facilitate foreign investors.
The discussions received significant interest from the U.S. business sector, which views Thailand as having high potential and being an attractive market for investment. The Thai government will continue to closely follow up on the outcomes of these discussions to ensure actual investment and maximize benefits for the country's economy.