Thailand Forum Germany

Eastern Economic Coridor Presentation

Capital Club Berlin, 30. Mai 2022

Aviation, Green Economy, Climate Protection, Vorbereitung des nächsten Automobilkongresses in Zwickau im Oktober, und jede Menge Delegationen in beiden Richtungen nach dem erhofften Ende der Pandemierestriktionen bezeugen ein anspruchsvolles Programm. Und einige ganz neue Projektansätze, die vielleicht die Hauptstädte Berlin und Bangkok etwas enger zusammenbringen, stehen auch noch auf dem nicht gerade kleinen Arbeitsprogramm. Großes Interesse besteht zudem bei der weiter aktiven Zusammenarbeit auf dem Gebiet der Energie und innovativer Technologien. Nicht allein auf dem Gebiet der Mobilität. Thailands Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow, zugleich Energieminister und der Minister of Higher Education Anek Laothamatas werden 2022 nebst Delegationen in Deutschland zu einem Besuch erwartet. Die aktive Begleitung der im November in Singapur vorgesehenen nächsten Asien-Pazifik-Konferenz der Deutschen Wirtschaft sowie die Wünsche der deutsch-thailändischen Wirtschaft nach einem Treffen der gemischten Wirtschaftskommission sind weitere Arbeitsfelder des neuen Botschafters und seiner ambitionierten Mannschaft.

Invitation 30.05.2022 Berlin # Programm

Hon. Trade Advisor of Thailand meets Ambassador

Nadhavathna Krishnamra

Die beabsichtigte Teilnahme thailändischer Unternehmen und Entscheidungsträger wie dem Secretary-General des Eastern Economic Corridor an der Hannover Messe, die Thailand Präsentation in Berlin (Plan: 30.05. tbc), die Teilnahme an der Fc3 Fuel Conference in Chemnitz (31.05./01.06.22), an der IFAT München, die Zusammenarbeit auf dem Gebiet General Aviation, Green Economy, Climate Protection, Vorbereitung des nächsten Automobilkongresses in Zwickau im Oktober, und jede Menge Delegationen in beiden Richtungen nach dem erhofften Ende der Pandemierestriktionen bezeugen ein anspruchsvolles Programm. Und einige ganz neue Projektansätze, die vielleicht die Hauptstädte Berlin und Bangkok etwas enger zusammenbringen, stehen auch noch auf dem nicht gerade kleinen Arbeitsprogramm. Großes Interesse besteht zudem bei der weiter aktiven Zusammenarbeit auf dem Gebiet der Energie und innovativer Technologien. Nicht allein auf dem Gebiet der Mobilität. Thailands Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow, zugleich Energieminister und der Minister of Higher Education Anek Laothamatas werden 2022 nebst Delegationen in Deutschland zu einem Besuch erwartet. Die aktive Begleitung der im November in Singapur vorgesehenen nächsten Asien-Pazifik-Konferenz der Deutschen Wirtschaft sowie die Wünsche der deutsch-thailändischen Wirtschaft nach einem Treffen der gemischten Wirtschaftskommission sind weitere Arbeitsfelder des neuen Botschafters und seiner ambitionierten Mannschaft.

German Global Trade Forum

ASEAN Investment & Networking: Von Singapur via Thailand, China nach Europa und mehr Berlin-Bangkok-Singapur-Harbin:

"Die Welt wird sich nach der Bewältigung der mit dem Virus Covid19 verbundenen Herausforderungen noch sehr viel dynamischer Entwickeln, so der Stellvertretende Ministerpräsident Thailands Supattanapong Punmeechaow in seiner Botschaft an die Freunde der Asien-Pazifik Region aus Anlass seiner Zusage, die Rahmenbedingungen für internationale Kooperationen noch stärker zu verbessern und an der internationalen Videokonferenz im Oktober teilzunehmen.

The World Bank pronounced the global economy has already faced a severe contraction to negative 5.2% growth. For ASEAN, the overall contraction is estimated around 8 %. Thailand, which is one of the best performer in healthcare protection during the COVID outbreak, had perhaps the lowest GDP figures in ASEAN. Our GDP contraction is estimated around minus 5.5% this quarter, with the tourism sector suffering a big loss. Moreover, the ongoing trade war between the US and China caused further uncertainties in business and supply chain industries in Thailand and many ASEAN countries. Despite all this, I do believe that there are always some opportunities from crisis. It is fortunate that digital technology and ICT (Information and Communication Technology) have developed to the advance level, perhaps long before the outbreak. That is why health measures such as social distancing, quarantine and lockdown do not completely disconnect our daily lives and work operation. For many of us, work from home, virtual meetings and video conferences have become new normal business practices. As we have already witnessed in the past few months, ASEAN Leaders and Ministers held several virtual conferences. They discussed policy options and coordinate views in effort to find way to cope with economic challenges caused by the COVID 19 pandemic.

One priority is to facilitate trade flows within ASEAN by eliminating Non-Tariff Measures, developing E-Commerce and customs facilitation through the project called ASEAN Single Window. An important deal which ASEAN countries have already achieved is the Economic Blueprint which calls for the region to become Single Market and Production base by the target year 2025. I believe that the ASEAN Blueprint has provided a good groundwork for member countries to accelerate and reinforce economic cooperation. But we need to carry forward our cooperation in such a way that is adaptive and suitable to the new normal ASEAN economy. The COVID 19 has disrupted cross border logistics transport. But this should not pre-empt the effort to implement ASEAN Master Plan on Connectivity. Implementing the connectivity plan will provide larger capacity in logistics and facilitate transport throughout the region. In the last few years, several ASEAN countries launched new infrastructure projects to build roads and expressways, seaport and airports.

The existing logistics connectivity in mainland Southeast Asia have already facilitated cross- border trade and people mobility within ASEAN and its neighbors, particularly China and India. Sub-regional collaboration has been intensified to further extend transport network regionwide. So, economic activities and job creation will increase if ASEAN moves ahead with its connectivity master plan. The logistics connectivity will also foster economic linkages within the region given that several ASEAN countries including Thailand are supply chain manufacturers. In the last several years, there has been an increasing number of special economic zones in many ASEAN countries making ASEAN to become convenient locations for foreign investment. Last year I had a chance to visit a number of SEZs such as Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville SEZs, Cambodia; Savan Xay-No SEZ in Laos, Tilawa SEZ in Myanmar and Hao Lak Hi Tech Park in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. Most of them are newly-developed growth areas, well-equipped with logistics facilities and show potentials in manufacturing innovative global supplies. And so does Thailand the Eastern Economic Corridor, known as the EEC, covers three eastern provinces, Chachaengsao, Chonburi and Rayong strategically located at the Gulf of Thailand, is set to be an important economic gateway in this region. The area, comprising more than 30 industrial zones, already has major logistics infrastructures, particularly two deep seaports and and an international airport.

The construction of the high speed train from Bangkok to EEC is due to start soon. Also, work is underway to further expand capacity and upgrade the existing U Tapao International Airport and the two deep seaports, Lam Chabang and Map Ta Pud. We clearly see that the COVID pandemic is accelerating global mega trends and changing the way we do business. Health and Safety, as well as Digital and Intelligent Logistics to facilitate E-Commerce, have therefore become EEC"s priority industry clusters for potential investors. These clusters are promoted based on the niche and existing groundwork prepared for sometime already. R&D in bio-based pharma and bioinformatics are also key focus areas in Thailand"s sciences and research institutes. This will enable further development of next generation healthcare industry.

Meantime, U Tapao International Airport, due to be upgraded to serve as multi- modal logistics hub, will facilitate air cargo, supply chain distribution, e-commerce delivery service and MRO service for aircrafts. We also attach importance to transform Thailand to become a digital economy and hope to strengthen ASEAN cooperation in this area. Recently, Thailand launched the 5G network and became the first ASEAN country which started 5G service which is now available all over Thailand, whether it be for commercial use, wireless and mobile services. Certainly, the 5G network is provided in all 33 industrial zones of the EEC. We all can see that global reliance on digital technology has been overwhelmed since the outbreak of the pandemic. For ASEAN to stay closely connected, strengthening cooperation in digital connectivity is more than necessary. Foreign investors from China, Japan, South Korea, Europe and the US have based their production in ASEAN countries for global supplies, particularly in electronics and technological products. We must see that digitalizatioin will enhance regional potentials to become a sustainable and innovative production base amidst the changing business environment in a post COVID 19 world. Therefore, I am pleased to learn that effort is being made to integrate digital work plan of ASEAN countries. The common digital work plan should facilitate trade and mobility across ASEAN. Harmonization of rules and regulations on digital trade and e-commerce is an important task to be achieved. Building digital capacity for SMEs and stakeholder agencies is also necessary. There have been some discussions between ASEAN and China, Japan and South Korea, about building platforms to facilitate existing trade, and to support supply chain connectivity and e-commerce within the region. So, this is a positive trend. What can be expected more in the future, in my own views, are ASEAN E-customs, E-logistics, E-pass and E-visa. On E-logistics, let me share with you that Thailand is working to establish a National Digital Trade Platform which will be a B2B e-platform providing a one-stop service to importers and exporters including bank transaction, insurance, shipping, freight forwarding and customs broker services. Once this platform is established, it will be further connected with a National Single Window platform operated by the Customs Department, and the ASEAN Single (Customs) Window in the future. ASEAN economies will be further strengthened if the pending Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership which is FTA between ASEAN countries and China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand can be concluded, ASEAN will have a better market access and more opportunities to engage profitably in global value chains. Fostering regional cooperation will not only boost confidence in investment and trade but also enable ASEAN to keep supply chains flowing, particularly for essential goods such as medicines, health and food supplies. No one know when the pandemic will stop. No one knows whether or not it will get worse. The best way is to keep ourselves prepared by eliminating unnecessary trade restrictions and enhancing rules and regulations to allow regional emergency assistance during the outbreak. As Thailand prepares to face its worst economic downturn, the country can help ensure a better future by moving ahead with the appropriate public policy that balance a strong health care system and economic readiness. COVID 19 convinced us the importance of innovation and technology for business and society to be sustainable and thrive on in every crisis. Despite limited economic activities due to the COVID outbreak, the national flagship project like the Eastern Economic Corridor does not seize effort to build capacity in R&D, innovation, technology and development of human resources. Various programme are carried out to ensure a good balance in growing economy and healthy environment. To conclude, I share the same comments as others that business and way of life in the post pandemic world will not be the same. A new way of economic thinking is required to build back our economies in a post COVID world. Strengthening national economies are equally important as fostering cooperation with other countries in order to address our common economic challenges in the hope of finding mutual solutions and fighting against the threats posed by this pandemic. I will stop my keynote at this point. I look forward to hearing your insights from the discussion by various prominent speakers today. Thank you for your kind attention.

H.E. MRS. NONGNUTH PHETCHARATANA, Ambassador (ret.) Special Adviser, Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office of Thailand B.A. Political Science, Chulalongkorn University M.A. Political Science, Indiana University, Bloomington. Certificate from Harvard Kennedy School of Government, Leaders in the Development: Managing Political and Economic Change Program" (class 2008). Ambassador Phetcharatana has been appointed to be Special Adviser to the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office since January 2019. Her other current positions are Board of Directors, International College, Walailuck University, Nakon Srithammaraj (since January 2018); Carbon Market Committee, Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (since May 2018); and Adviser to the Central Group Co. Ltd. (since May 2019) Ambassador Phetcharatana retired from the government since September 2017. During her tenure at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, she served in various positions namely Ambassador of Thailand to the Federal Republic of Germany (May 2012-June 2016), Ambassador of Thailand to the Republic of Austria, Ambassador of Thailand accredited to Slovakia, and Ambassador of Thailand accredited to Slovenia (July 2009-April 2012), Director-General of the Department of American and South Pacific Affairs (2004-2009) during which time she had parallel assignment to be the Deputy Chief Negotiator and Chief Secretariat to the Negotiating Team for Thailand-US Free Trade Negotiation 2004-2006. Prior to this position, she was Minister / Deputy Chief of Mission and Minister-Counselor at the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington, D.C. (1999-2003). From August 2009 to April 2012, she also served as Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Thailand to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Office (CTBTO), the United Nations on Drug and Crime (UNODC), the United Nations on Industrial Development Cooperation (UNIDO) and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), Vienna, Austria. During her tenure in Germany, Ambassador Phetcharatana was awarded "Ambassador of the Year 2014 by the Diplomatic Magazine, Berlin. She was nominated to be President of the Diplomatic Council, Frankfurt, Germany, February 2015 June 2016. The German Decoration, Das "Grosse Verdienstkreuz des Verdienstordens der Bundesrepublik Deutschland", was conferred to Ambassador Phetcharatana in late 2016 for her distinguish service in promoting German-Thai relations.

Keynote Address by H.E. Dr. Dhiravat Bhumichitr

A s Delivered Keynote Address by H.E. Dr. Dhiravat Bhumichitr, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to Germany Thailand, ASEAN, and the World International Video Conference 2020" 9 July 2020, 16.00 18.00 hrs. *************** Mr. (Eberhard) Trempel, Honorary Trade Advisor of Thailand in Germany and Host of Thailand forum in Germany Mr. (Barry) Hellberg, Honorary Trade Advisor of Thailand in New Zealand Mr. (Volker) Friedrich, President and CEO of GBP International, Malaysia and Southeast Asia Mr. (Stanley) Park, Honorary Trade Advisor of Thailand in Korea Ms. Yu (Xintong), Capital Heilongjiang, Herbin, China Mr. (Jean-Louis) Rebeharisoa, Honorary Trade Advisor of Thailand in Madagascar Mr. (Mark) Philips, Honorary Trade Advisor of Thailand in North Carolina, USA Mr. (Ralph Philip) McMurray, Honorary Trade Advisor to the Ministry of Commerce, Kansas, USA Excellencies, Friends of Thailand from all over the world, Ladies and Gentlemen, ( Introduction ) At the outset, please allow me to thank Mr. Trempel and his team for initiating and organizing this online conference. Our meeting today is a forum for like-minded people like us, people who have an interest in Thailand, ASEAN and the world, to share and exchange experiences as well as tips and opportunities for the future. My talk today will be in 3 parts. In the first part, I will tell you about the impact of COVID-19 on Thailand. In the second part, I plan to outline some cooperation cooperation opportunities with Germany and the EU after COVID-19. Finally, I will say a few words about the strengthening of ASEAN and the promotion of multilateralism. We are all facing a challenging time due to the pandemic since the beginning of this year. The crisis has affected us all, with no exception. We need to reaffirm our commitment both in regionalism and multilateralism with solidarity for our collective response to COVID-19. Today, I would like to give an overall picture of the situation in Thailand after the pandemic which directly affected our economy and lifestyle in both good and bad - 2 - A s Delivered ways. I wish that today"s discussion will bring about a way forward for post-pandemic economic and social recovery full of opportunities for all of us. ( COVID-19 Situation in Thailand ) Let me inform you briefly about the COVID-19 situation in Thailand. Thailand"s precautionary measures have kept the spread of COVID-19 under control. For the past 40 days, we have had no local transmissions. The total number of infected patients in Thailand, since the global outbreak of the pandemic in March, is 3,197 cases, 96.15% of whom have recovered. The total number of deaths, as of today, is 58 cases. This satisfactory response to the pandemic has led to the relaxation of restrictions and control measures since the 15 of June to allow economic activities and daily life to resume. While hygienic and social-distancing measures are still strictly enforced, the Thai government has encouraged the use of the "Thai Chana ( ) local tracking application, particularly for businesses and their customers, in order to prevent a second wave of the outbreak. In this connection, Thailand has become one of the safest countries in the world. This is evidenced by the EU Council"s decision to lift its travel restriction for non-essential travels and reopened its border to Thailand since the 1 of July. We are the only country in Southeast Asia to appear on the EU 14+1 list which is updated every 2 weeks. Some of you may know that Thailand ranks no. 1 rank in Asia and no. 6 globally for the world"s strongest health security, which makes Thailand the only developing country on the world top ten list according to the John Hopkins University Center for Health Security. I am proud to say that Thailand is one of the countries that have met with relative success in its handling of the pandemic in the world. (Thailand"s economic overview) Ladies and Gentlemen, Saving our lives from COVID-19 comes at a very high price. Thailand"s economy is unavoidably heading towards a downturn. In general, Thailand"s economy like many others that are deeply integrated in the global supply chain has been affected by the disruption of global economic activities due to the outbreak of COVID-19. - 3 - A s Delivered For Thailand, the pandemic has adversely affected the self-employed, MSMEs (Micro Small Medium size Enterprises) in all sectors, particularly in tourism and exports. The situation has led to the GDP loss of 5-8% (compared to an increase of 2.4% last year) with 12% unemployment rate in 2020, compared to 7% in 2019. Nevertheless, according to the Bank of Thailand"s forecast, the GDP is expected to bounce back to 3-3.5% in 2021. Let us take a look at the manufacturing sector. The automobile, parts and accessories industry, our main export sector, particularly to Germany, is also facing a really challenging time. In the beginning of 2020, we faced a minus 10.86% growth in this export sector, but as of today, growth dived to minus 52.63%. However, despite the shocking figures, I am confident in the Thai economy which has been resilient throughout a number of regional and global economic slowdowns. Our strengths lie in our financial system, market size, business dynamism, and healthcare system. So far, the Thai Government has spent more than 10% of its GDP to cushion the first economic shocks. Relief packages have helped the private sector to avoid layoffs and roll over debts in the short term. The 3 phases of economic relief packages include wide-ranging measures from soft loans, debt moratoriums, cash handouts, tax filing deadline extensions, and the establishment of the Corporate Bond Liquidity Stabilization Fund. COVID-19 turned to be a great reset for new opportunities in the economic aspect. It is a time to lay a new foundation for a conducive economic ambiance, starting from financial and fiscal support to help fight COVID-19 and alleviate short- term loss to long-term economic structural adjustments in order to restore economic competitiveness of the country. The reform of the economic institution to create a free and open market with an awareness of sustainability will be the next step to implement, followed by providing digital infrastructure to prepare for Thailand in the digital age. Nonetheless, providing only financial and physical infrastructure is not enough. The transformation of people living in the digital age is also essential. People must be future-ready to be in the 4.0 society in both mental and physical aspects. The COVID-19 situation has forced us to do so as technology became an important tool in living with the pandemic today. That was our first step on the great reset. I hope the next steps will come in due course. I expect that the reset will help prevent further widening of inequality in the Thai society. The transformation of post-COVID-19 would enable Thailand to enjoy a greener, more inclusive, and resilient economy. - 4 - A s Delivered (Cooperation Opportunities with Germany and the EU) Ladies and Gentlemen, Now let"s move to the Cooperation Opportunities with Germany and the EU. I would like to highlight 2 opportunities of cooperation among us that lie ahead us during the COVID-19 crisis. Medical and healthcare and EEC. Thanks to our healthcare system that allows us to successfully cope with the pandemic. The Thai Government supports the development in medical industry in every aspect, from medical devices to pharmaceuticals from R&D in vaccines to genomics. Not to mention health tourism where we have been a leader in Asia for many years. The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is the most ambitious connectivity project in the mainland Southeast Asia. The EEC aims to create smart solutions for modern livelihood: smart energy, renewable energy, smart environment and smart city to name a few. For a sustainable economic development, Thailand has adopted the BCG (Bio Circular Green) Economic Model which focuses on the country"s strength in biodiversity with addition of advanced technologies and innovations to create more value while keeping waste at a minimum or zero waste, and mitigating global environmental challenges. For renewable energy, the EEC will pioneer Thailand"s energy transition where it has been set that 70% of total energy used level in the EEC will be solar energy to serve the goal of becoming a low (or even zero) carbon community. Apart from investment opportunities in solar energy generation, storage, and distribution within the EEC, the government also welcomes other clean energy projects as well as energy efficiency solutions. Smart city development is a part of the national agenda as Thailand prepares for the changing environment of disruptive technologies, and fosters sustainable development through the use of environmentally-friendly innovations. The focus on smart cities is one of the core pillars of the EEC. Based on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP), EEC"s smart cities will not only create an environment suited for innovation, but also for green and sustainable living. Thailand"s "Smart City is being developed through cooperation with ASEAN countries under ASEAN Smart Cities Network (ASCN). In this regard, Thailand welcomes cooperation in scientific research, particularly digital technology, and knowledge sharing that will lead to concrete outcomes that will benefit economic development in every aspect, particularly, in the aspect that Germany excels in Mittelstand, BCG, Science and Innovation. - 5 - A s Delivered I encourage both Thailand and Germany as well as the EU to resume our talks in the Joint Economic Commission (JEC) between Thailand and Germany, Partnership and cooperation agreement (PCA) between Thailand and EU and the Thailand EU FTA which is on process. (ASEAN and Conclusion) Now I come to my last point which is the strengthening of ASEAN and the promotion of multilateralism. Indeed, COVID-19 is an unprecedented wake-up call for all countries to join hands to tackle this pandemic which is taking a heavy toll on our economies and societies all over the world. It is a critical test for both public and private sectors in every aspect of live that needs to be adapted to the New Normal". ASEAN cannot escape from economic and social challenges posed by the pandemic itself, but also those arising from erosion of trust in multilateralism, rise of nationalism and protectionism as we can obviously see from lockdown measures globally. Meanwhile we have also witnessed the changing of the nature of which sometime leads to an increase of political tensions in our region. The "Cohesive and Responsive ASEAN in 2020 reflects the collective manner; not only in fighting against the pandemic, but also in promoting multilateralism. Thailand"s foreign policy maintains its priority in the promotion of multilateralism and a stronger ASEAN. As you all know, the Asia-Pacific has been spurred by increasing economic integration, with ASEAN continued role as a regional anchor. Indeed, ASEAN is strongly committed to economic liberalization while striving to complete different regional economic frameworks such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership or RCEP. From my point of view as well as my ASEAN colleagues, it is a must to work closely together. Cooperation is needed, now more than ever. COVID-19 was the main agenda of the 36 ASEAN Summit on 26 June 2020. The Thai Prime Minister has proposed 3 paths forward for ASEAN in the post-COVID-19 era": First, a more connected ASEAN". Second, a Stronger ASEAN", by building strength from within through actively advancing economic integration. Third, an ASEAN with an Improved Immunity" by seeking to build long-term immunity in order to prepare ourselves for future challenges. For the past few years, multilateralism was greatly challenged. The big economies have increasingly adopted an inward-looking approach in their policies. However, with the COVID pandemic, it is evident that no single country can go it alone and that we all need to work together to survive. Thus, Germany, who has just - 6 - A s Delivered taken over its EU Presidency this month, is expected to strengthen the trust in multilateralism which, I believe, is always in the Chancellor"s mind to bring out global solidarity. Once again, although Thailand is a medium size country located in the heart of South East Asia, I would like to reiterate the call for more sharing and cooperation and less confrontation as the core idea of the present international relations among us all. We cannot and should not reverse the existing globalization. Rather, we should do forward, with a balance between economic growth and sustainability in our lives and future generations. Thank you for your attention. *********************

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Die Botschaft Thailands in Deutschland hat einen Veranstaltungskalender eingerichtet.

Die Neuausrichtung ist einer Anregung zu verdanken, die Förderinstrumentarien Thailands dort zu optimieren, wo bereits erhebliche Markterfahrungen bestehen und eine Optimierung kurzfristig erreicht werden kann. Das Thai Trade Center empfiehlt sich insoweit sowohl für einen Erstkontakt als auch für die Realisierung von Projekten oder Kooperationen, die für den thailändischen Warenverkehr von besonderer Bedeutung sind wie: Agrobusiness, Medizintechnik, Biotech, Food & Beverage, Nahrungsgüterindustrie und begleitende Dienstleistungen, Health Care, Umweltschutz, Bergbau, Mining und Juwelen, Leichtindustrie, Mode, Entertaintment, Tourismus, Automotive & New Energy.

Mit Deutschland und vor allem dem internationalen Messegeschäft und der Organisation der thailändischen Leitmessen für Asien nicht nur eng verbunden und sehr vertraut, löst Natiya Suchinda die turnusmäßig nach Thailand wechselnde Direktorin Chetanee Opaswatchai ab.

Zu den ersten Aktivitäten der neuen Leitung der Handelsvertretung zählt die Kontaktaufnahme mit den Unternehmensnetzwerken, Einrichtungen, Verbänden und Ministerien, die sich aufgrund der thailändischen und mithin "gemeinsamen Cluster" für eine praktische Zusammenarbeit eignen und Interesse an einer Erschließung des mit über 500 Mio. Konsumenten wichtigen Marktes in Süd-Ost-Asien via Bangkok haben. Bangkok ist und bleibt die erste Adresse, wenn es um den Zugang und den Aufbau sicherer, auf einem freiheitlichen Selbstverständnis beruhender Wirtschaftsbeziehungen geht. Hierbei wird die thailändische Hauptstadt seit der Öffnung zunehmend auch für die Markterschließung Myanmars bedeutend.

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