Thai Chamber of Commerce 5-point proposal to Thai-Chinese leaders

Prachachat•Economy•30m ago

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The Thai Chamber of Commerce presented five economic cooperation proposals to the Thai and Chinese governments during a business roundtable in Bangkok.

•Dr. Poj Aramwattananon presented five proposals to Thai and Chinese government leaders at the Thailand–China Business Roundtable.
•The proposals focus on establishing an investment coordination center, improving market access for SMEs, and developing logistics.
•Specific suggestions include the use of Single Inspection for cross-border goods and accelerating the Thai-Laos-China railway.
•The initiative aims to shift the relationship from trading partners to joint investors and supply chain partners.

Overview

•The Thai Chamber of Commerce proposed the establishment of the Thailand–China Investment Coordination Center to connect investors and support SMEs.
•The Thai Chamber of Commerce suggested creating a central coordination channel with Chinese agencies to provide information on import regulations and product standards.
•The Thai Chamber of Commerce proposed accelerating the Thai-Laos-China railway and implementing Single Inspection to reduce redundant customs steps.
•The Thai Chamber of Commerce requested Chinese business investment in Thai agriculture, food industries, and technology transfer.
•The Thai Chamber of Commerce proposed enhancing travel safety and convenience to restore tourist confidence between Thailand and China.
•The Thailand–China Cooperation Expo was held in 2025 and 2026, covering trade, business matching, education, and employment.
•The proposals follow the Thailand–China Business Leaders Exchange held on November 13, 2026.
•Poj Aramwattananon stated that reducing costs and opening new markets for SMEs are key factors for increasing competitiveness amid global economic uncertainty.

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Key Quotes

Poj Aramwattananon

"China is one of Thailand's most important economic partners. The Thai Chamber of Commerce wants to see cooperation between the two countries go beyond trading goods."

จีนเป็นหนึ่งในพันธมิตรทางเศรษฐกิจที่สำคัญที่สุดของไทย หอการค้าไทยต้องการเห็นความร่วมมือระหว่างสองประเทศก้าวไปไกลกว่าการซื้อขายสินค้า

Key Entities

Organization

Thai Chamber of Commerce(หอการค้าไทย)

The organization that proposed five economic cooperation guidelines to Thai and Chinese leaders.

Board of Trade of Thailand(สภาหอการค้าแห่งประเทศไทย)

An organization headed by Poj Aramwattananon.

Thailand–China Investment Coordination Center(ศูนย์ประสานงานการลงทุนไทย-จีน)

A proposed mechanism to link investors and entrepreneurs of Thailand and China.

Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce(หอการค้าไทย-จีน)

An organization supporting the investment coordination mechanism and business promotion.

Board of Investment (BOI)(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการส่งเสริมการลงทุน (BOI))

A government agency ready to support the driving of the investment coordination mechanism.

Charoen Pokphand (CP)(เครือเจริญโภคภัณฑ์ (CP))

A Thai company cited as a successful example of investing in China.

TCP Group(กลุ่ม TCP)

A Thai business group cited as a successful example of investing in China.

Banpu Group(กลุ่มบ้านปู)

A Thai business group cited as a successful example of investing in China.

Cho Heng Group(กลุ่มบริษัทชอเฮง)

A Thai company cited as a successful example of investing in China.

Bank of Chinaℹ️

A Chinese financial institution that participated in the business roundtable.

Chinese Enterprise Association in Thailand(สมาคมวิสาหกิจจีนในประเทศไทย)

An organization that has worked with chambers of commerce to promote Thai-Chinese business.

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Thailand(สถานเอกอัครราชทูตจีนประจำประเทศไทย)

The diplomatic mission providing support for Thai-Chinese business coordination mechanisms.

Person

Poj Aramwattananon(ดร.พจน์ อร่ามวัฒนานนท์)

Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade of Thailand.

Narongsak Putthaprommongkol(ณรงค์ศักดิ์ พุทธพรมงคล)

Chairman of the Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce.

Place

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Bangkok(โรงแรมแมนดาริน โอเรียนเต็ล กรุงเทพฯ)

The venue for the Thailand–China Business Roundtable.