Anutin's Plan: Attract French Investors for AI, Energy, Trade Boost

Thansettakij•Economy•2h ago

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Thai Prime Minister's visit to France aims to attract French investment in AI, energy, and boost trade by showcasing Thai resources and expertise.

•Thai Prime Minister is visiting France to foster stronger bilateral ties and attract French investment.
•Discussions will focus on AI, energy, trade value enhancement, and leveraging Thailand's potential as an investment base.
•Thailand aims to promote its raw materials, local wisdom, and technological capabilities to French businesses.

Overview

•The Prime Minister's visit to France includes discussions with French leadership and key figures.
•The visit coincides with the 170th anniversary of official diplomatic relations between Thailand and France.
•The Prime Minister will meet with the President of France to strengthen relations and pursue a strategic partnership.
•Discussions are planned with the Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) to promote energy security.
•A meeting with the Director-General of UNESCO is scheduled to advance cooperation, particularly on promoting Thai culture globally.
•The Prime Minister will meet with the French employers' association (MEDEF International) and private sector representatives to encourage investment in large Thai projects.
•The Prime Minister will participate in a meeting of ambassadors and consuls general to Europe.
•The Prime Minister will engage with the Thai community in France to promote Thai culture and strengthen the country's image.

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Key Quotes

Prime Minister

"We may not yet compete on brands, but we can offer French entrepreneurs Thai raw materials, wisdom, technology, design, and knowledge."

เราอาจสู้เรื่องแบรนตอนนี้ยังไม่ได้แต่เราสามารถนำเสนอวัตถุดิบ ภูมิปัญญาของคนไทยเทคโนโลยีดีไซน์องค์ความรู้ต่าง ๆ ของคนไทยให้ผู้ประกอบการของฝรั่งเศสได้

Anutin

"If Mr. Emmanuel asks, I am ready to answer as I am directly responsible for this area."

หากนายเอมานูว์แอลสอบถามมา ตนพร้อมตอบเพราะรับผิดชอบดูแลด้านนี้โดยตรง

Prime Minister

"We must secure deals with strength, based on buyer demand, not negotiation."

เราต้องได้ดีลมาด้วยความเข้มแข็งความต้องการของผู้ซื้อไม่ใช่การต่อรอง

Key Entities

Person

Anutin(อนุทิน)ℹ️

Thai individual involved in discussions with French business and government.

Emmanuel(นายเอมานูว์แอล)

French leader with whom discussions are being held regarding investment and bilateral relations.

Ekniti Nitithanprapas(นายเอกนิติ นิติทัณฑ์ประภาศ)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Thailand participating in discussions.

Yoschanon Wongsuwan(นายยศชนัน วงศ์สวัส)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand participating in discussions.

Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs(ปลัดกระทรวงต่างประเทศ)

Official participating in discussions and tasked with distributing follow-up actions.

Prime Minister(นายกรัฐมนตรี)

Thai leader on a visit to France to boost economic and diplomatic ties.

President of France(ประธานาธิบดีฝรั่งเศส)

French leader who will meet with the Thai Prime Minister.

Place

Thailand(ประเทศไทย)ℹ️

Country seeking French investment in AI and energy sectors.

France(ฝรั่งเศส)ℹ️

Country whose businesses are being courted for investment in Thailand.

Cambodia(กัมพูชา)ℹ️

Country whose political situation may be discussed in relation to France.

Law

AIℹ️

Technology sector targeted for French investment in Thailand.

Energy(พลังงาน)ℹ️

Sector targeted for French investment in Thailand, emphasizing clean energy.

Thai Dress(ชุดไทย)

Cultural heritage item that Thailand aims to have registered as intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO.

Aerospace Industry(อุตสาหกรรมการบินและอวกาศ)ℹ️

Sector where France has expertise and Thailand seeks investment.

Clean Energy(พลังงานสะอาด)ℹ️

Sector where France has expertise and Thailand seeks investment.

Defense Industry(อุตสาหกรรมป้องกันประเทศ)ℹ️

Sector where France has expertise and Thailand seeks investment.

Organization

International Energy Agency (IEA)(องค์การพลังงานระหว่างประเทศ (International Energy Agency - IEA))ℹ️

Organization with which Thailand will discuss energy security.

UNESCO(องค์การยูเนสโก)ℹ️

Organization with which Thailand will continue cooperation and promote Thai culture.

MEDEF International(สมาคมนายจ้างฝรั่งเศส (MEDEF International))ℹ️

French employers' association that the Prime Minister will meet to discuss investment.

French Business Delegation(คณะนักธุรกิจฝรั่งเศส)

Group of French business representatives to meet with the Prime Minister to explore investment opportunities.

Global Community(ประชาคมโลก)

International body to which information regarding Cambodia may be shared.

French Private Sector(ภาคเอกชนฝรั่งเศส)

Investors being courted by Thailand for major projects.

Committee(คณะกรรมการ)

Group of officials involved in discussions regarding budget.

Thai Community in France(ชุมชนไทยในฝรั่งเศส)

Group representing Thailand abroad, involved in cultural promotion.

Thai Private Sector in France(ภาคเอกชนไทยในฝรั่งเศส)

Business entities representing Thailand operating in France.