Team Thailand+ at SelectUSA 2026 for Trade and Investment Expansion

Matichon•Economy•10d ago

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Team Thailand+, led by Supajee, actively participates in the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026 to foster bilateral trade and attract foreign investment.

•A high-level Thai delegation, including Deputy Prime Minister Supajee Thammasuvaphan, participated in the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026 in Maryland, USA.
•The mission aims to enhance trade and investment cooperation between Thailand and the United States and integrate Thai businesses into the global economy.
•Key activities included meetings with U.S. commercial officials, the U.S. Trade Representative, and discussions with American business councils and senators.
•A significant outcome was the signing of an MOU for the import of agricultural products from the U.S. by the Thai Feedmill Association.

Overview

•On May 5, 2026, the 'Team Thailand+' delegation began their mission at the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026 in Maryland, USA.
•Deputy Prime Minister Supajee Thammasuvaphan led the 'Team Thailand+' delegation, comprising senior government and private sector representatives.
•The summit, hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce, attracted over 2,700 investors and representatives from all 50 U.S. states and territories.
•The delegation participated in a welcome ceremony and meet-and-greet with U.S. Department of Commerce representatives on May 4, 2026.
•Deputy Prime Minister Supajee met with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to promote trade and investment cooperation.
•The Thai Feedmill Association signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with U.S. private sector partners for agricultural product imports.
•Mr. Panpree Bahiddha-Nukara led discussions with the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council to expand manufacturing base and investment opportunities in the U.S.
•The delegation met with Senator Tammy Duckworth to discuss economic cooperation and opportunities for Illinois.

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Key Quotes

Dr. Pote Arandtanan

"Thai private sector is determined to be part of resolving trade imbalances and increasing overseas investment roles to fully support trade negotiation teams in the next phase."

ภาคเอกชนไทยมีความตั้งใจที่จะร่วมเป็นส่วนหนึ่งในการแก้ไขปัญหาความไม่สมดุลทางการค้า และเพิ่มบทบาทด้านการลงทุนในต่างประเทศ เพื่อสนับสนุนการทำงานของทีมเจรจาการค้าให้สามารถดำเนินการได้อย่างเต็มที่ในระยะต่อไป

Key Entities

Person

Supajee Thammasuvaphan(ศุภจี สุธรรมพันธุ์)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce of Thailand, leading the 'Team Thailand+' delegation at the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026.

Panpree Bahiddha-Nukara(ปานปรีย์ พหิทธานุกร)

Chairman of the Advisory Board to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, involved in discussions with U.S.-ASEAN Business Council.

Pote Arandtanan(พจน์ อร่ามวัฒนานนท์)

Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand, who commented on the positive participation of Thai private sector.

Howard Lutnick

U.S. Secretary of Commerce, who officially opened the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026.

Tammy Duckworthℹ️

U.S. Senator with whom Thai delegation members discussed economic cooperation and opportunities.

Organization

Team Thailand+(ทีมไทยแลนด์+)

A coalition of high-level representatives from the Thai government and private sector focused on expanding trade and investment opportunities.

Ministry of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์)

A key Thai ministry involved in the 'Team Thailand+' initiative and co-host of the SelectUSA mission.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs(กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ)

A Thai ministry participating in the 'Team Thailand+' initiative.

Thai Chamber of Commerce(หอการค้าไทย)

A Thai business organization that is part of the 'Team Thailand+' coalition.

U.S. Department of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์สหรัฐอเมริกา)ℹ️

The principal host of the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026.

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)(สำนักงานผู้แทนการค้าสหรัฐ)ℹ️

An office met by the Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand to discuss trade, investment, and trade facilitation.

Thai Feedmill Association(สมาคมผู้ผลิตอาหารสัตว์ไทย)

An association that signed an MOU with U.S. private sector partners for the import of agricultural products.

U.S. ASEAN – Business Councilℹ️

An organization with which Thai representatives discussed business cooperation and expansion opportunities in the U.S.

Place

United States of America(สหรัฐอเมริกา)ℹ️

The host country of the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026 and a key partner for Thailand in trade and investment.

Washington D.C.(วอชิงตัน ดี.ซี.)ℹ️

The location where the 'Team Thailand+' delegation commenced their mission.

Maryland(แมริแลนด์)ℹ️

The U.S. state which hosted the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026.

State of Illinois(รัฐ Illinos)ℹ️

A U.S. state whose opportunities were discussed by the Thai delegation with Senator Tammy Duckworth.