Roundtable Meeting with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Roundtable Meeting with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs  

On August 21, AMCHAM President Ornkanya (Mook) Pibuldham of Bank of America led an AMCHAM delegation to meet with the Foreign Affairs Minister H.E. Maris Sangiampongsa. Dr. Dusit Manapan, Advisor to the Minister, and Mr. Chettaphan Maksamphan, Director General of American and Pacific Affairs Department, along with their team also attended.  

Minister Maris praised AMCHAM’s “Five to Thrive,” for its role in in attracting foreign investment and supporting Thailand’s economic growth. The minister shared his vision on three areas of security he aims to address: Food Security, Energy Security, and Human Security. He views IPEF as one of the key mechanisms to drive these security initiatives to success. He also highlighted the potential of U.S. – Thai business ventures to boost the Thai economy.  

AMCHAM delegates welcomed the new visa schemes, including the visa exemption for 93 countries and the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) for remote workers and digital nomads. They also discussed AMCHAM’s advocacy efforts through the Regulatory Reform for Ease of Doing Business Committee, reinforcing their commitment to fostering strong relationships with Thai government officials and promoting policies for trade and investment.