PM to France: Trade, Food Value Focus; Addresses Cambodia Issue

MGR Online•Politics•1h ago

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is set to visit France to boost trade and food value, aiming for strong deals rather than simple bargaining.

•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will travel to France from May 21 to May 27, 2026.
•The visit aims to increase the value of trade and food exports and attract French investment.
•Discussions will include Artificial Intelligence (AI), energy, brand value enhancement, and food security.
•The Prime Minister is prepared to discuss the Thailand-Cambodia issue if President Macron raises it.

Overview

•From May 21 to May 27, 2026, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will visit France.
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will meet with French entrepreneurs and investors.
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will have a working dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron.
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated the visit aims to increase trade and food value.
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul emphasized a focus on negotiation through strength and buyer demand, not simple bargaining.
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is ready to discuss the Thailand-Cambodia issue if President Macron inquires.
•The visit is an opportunity to present Thailand's readiness as an investment base and showcase its raw materials and indigenous knowledge.
•Discussions will cover Artificial Intelligence (AI), energy, and enhancing brand value and food security.

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Key Quotes

Anutin Charnvirakul

"We don't use the word negotiation; we don't negotiate. We don't get deals through negotiation, but through strength, readiness, and buyer demand. 'Can we get it for 3 Baht? How about 6 Salueng?' We don't want that, as it doesn't add value."

ไม่ใช้คำว่าต่อรอง เราไม่ต่อรอง ไม่ได้ของหรือดีลมาด้วยการต่อรอง แต่ต้องได้มาด้วยความเข้มแข็ง ความพร้อมและความต้องการของผู้ซื้อ 3 บาทได้ไหม เอา 6 สลึง แบบนี้ไม่เอา เพราะไม่ได้มูลค่าเพิ่ม

Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Thailand, who will visit France.

Emmanuel Macron(แอมมานูแอล มาครง)ℹ️

President of France, who will have a working dinner with the Thai Prime Minister.

Aekkanit Nitithanprapas(เอกนิติ นิติทัณฑ์ประภาศ)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Thailand, part of the delegation to France.

Yotsanun Wongswasdi(ยศชนัน วงศ์สวัสดิ์)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand, part of the delegation to France.

Place

France(ฝรั่งเศส)ℹ️

The destination country for Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's visit.

Cambodia(กัมพูชา)ℹ️

A country whose bilateral issues between Thailand and Cambodia may be discussed.

Thailand(ไทย)ℹ️

The home country of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and the subject of investment discussions.