Ekniti seeks NZ investment to make Thailand regional hub

Matichon•Politics•4d ago

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Ekniti Nitithandprapas visited New Zealand to attract investment and enhance economic cooperation.

•Ekniti Nitithandprapas visited Auckland, New Zealand on August 22.
•The Thai government aims to attract investment in agricultural technology and clean energy.
•Thailand seeks to become a regional distribution hub for products, specifically apples, via cooperation with T&G Global.

•Ekniti Nitithandprapas visited Auckland, New Zealand on August 22.
•Ekniti Nitithandprapas stated the government intends to attract concrete investment and strengthen economic relations with New Zealand.
•The Thai government is negotiating with T&G Global to establish a distribution center in Thailand.
•Thai investors have expanded into New Zealand, including holding a 20% stake in Comvita and owning leading hotels.
•The Thai government plans to utilize New Zealand's expertise in food science and post-harvest technology to increase the value of Thai agricultural products.
•The government is coordinating with the Thai Airways Board Chairman and the CEO of Auckland Airport to resume direct flights between the two countries.
•Ekniti Nitithandprapas mentioned that the Prime Ministers of both countries have directed the upgrading of cooperation through the Thailand-New Zealand FTA.

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Ekniti Nitithandprapas(เอกนิติ นิติทัณฑ์ประภาศ)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Thailand.

New Zealand(นิวซีแลนด์)ℹ️

A country visited by the Thai government to discuss economic cooperation and investment.

Auckland(นครโอ๊คแลนด์)ℹ️

The city in New Zealand where Ekniti Nitithandprapas visited on August 22.

T&G Global

A large business group discussed regarding the investment of a distribution center in Thailand.

Comvita

A high-quality honey business in which Thai investors hold a 20% stake.

Central Group(กลุ่มเซ็นทรัล)ℹ️

A Thai business group and major importer involved in the plan to make Thailand a distribution hub.

Thai Airways(การบินไทย)ℹ️

The airline being urged to resume direct flight routes to New Zealand.

Auckland Airport(ท่าอากาศยานโอ๊คแลนด์)ℹ️

The airport whose CEO was coordinated with to prepare for the resumption of flights.

Thailand-New Zealand FTA(FTA ไทย-นิวซีแลนด์)

A free trade agreement used to upgrade cooperation between the two nations.