PM Anutin visits Alibaba Group in Beijing to boost digital hub

Thairath•Politics•1d ago

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited Alibaba Group headquarters in Beijing to expand cooperation in AI, cloud computing, and logistics.

•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited Alibaba Group headquarters in Beijing on July 20, 2026.
•The visit aimed to study digital innovations to enhance investment and Thai entrepreneur potential.
•The Thai government seeks to attract investment in AI, cloud systems, and logistics to establish Thailand as a regional business hub.
•The Prime Minister expressed hope for cooperation via Alibaba platforms to promote Thai tourism to Chinese and global tourists.

•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and a delegation visited Alibaba Group headquarters in Beijing on July 20, 2026.
•Fan Luyuan, President and CEO of Digital Media and Entertainment Business Group, welcomed Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
•Alibaba Group currently invests in Thailand's cloud services, e-commerce, and logistics, receiving investment promotion from the Board of Investment (BOI).
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul praised Alibaba Group for developing a comprehensive digital ecosystem.
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that the Thai government prioritizes attracting investment in AI, cloud systems, and logistics.
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul hopes for concrete cooperation through Alibaba Group platforms to promote Thai tourism to Chinese and global markets.
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul aims to upgrade digital skills for Thai personnel and entrepreneurs to drive the digital economy.
•These efforts are intended to establish Thailand as a strategic gateway to ASEAN.

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Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Thailand.

Fan Luyuan(ฟ่าน ลู่หยวน)

President and CEO of Digital Media and Entertainment Business Group at Alibaba Group.

Ratchada Thanadirek(รัชดา ธนาดิเรก)

The spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister.

Alibaba Groupℹ️

A leading global technology company with investments in Thailand's cloud, e-commerce, and logistics sectors.

Board of Investment(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการส่งเสริมการลงทุน)

The agency providing investment promotion benefits to Alibaba Group for digital infrastructure and distribution centers.

Beijing(กรุงปักกิ่ง)ℹ️

The city where Alibaba Group headquarters is located and where the visit took place.

People's Republic of China(สาธารณรัฐประชาชนจีน)ℹ️

The country where the visit to Alibaba Group occurred.

Thailand(ประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The country seeking to become a regional business hub and strategic gateway to ASEAN.