Thai-Myanmar Business Forum 2026

Matichon•Economy•20d ago

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The Thai-Myanmar Friendship Association organized the Thai-Myanmar Business Forum 2026 to coincide with the visit of Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing to Thailand.

•The Thai-Myanmar Business Forum 2026 was held on August 6, 2026, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok.
•The event featured special addresses by Thai Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul and Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing.
•The forum included business seminars and a business clinic organized by the Thai Business Association in Myanmar (TBAM) and the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI).
•The Thai-Myanmar Friendship Association's current board of 20 members serves a term from 2026 to 2028.

Overview

•The Thai-Myanmar Business Forum 2026 took place on August 6, 2026, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok.
•Thai Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul and President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing delivered special addresses to Thai and Myanmar businesspeople between 14.30 and 15.00.
•The Thai Business Association in Myanmar (TBAM) and the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI) organized a morning business seminar and a business clinic for potential investors.
•The Thai-Myanmar Friendship Association was established in 2007 and has operated for 19 years to promote relations between Thai and Myanmar people.
•The Thai-Myanmar Friendship Association has previously provided aid for natural disasters, medical equipment during COVID-19, and hosted royal Kathin robe ceremonies in Myanmar.
•The current board of the Thai-Myanmar Friendship Association consists of 20 members appointed in July 2026 for the 2026-2028 term.
•The Ministry of Foreign Affairs selected the board members based on their knowledge and experience before the Prime Minister approved the appointments.

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Key Entities

Organization

Thai-Myanmar Friendship Association(สมาคมไทย-พม่า เพื่อมิตรภาพ)

An association founded in 2007 to promote friendship and understanding between Thai and Myanmar people.

Thai Business Association in Myanmar (TBAM)(สมาคมนักธุรกิจไทยในเมียนมา)

An organizer of the morning business seminar and business clinic at the forum.

Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI)(สหพันธ์สภาหอการค้าและอุตสาหกรรมแห่งสภาพเมียนมา)

An organizer of the morning business seminar and business clinic at the forum.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs(กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ)ℹ️

The government body that selected and proposed the board members of the Thai-Myanmar Friendship Association.

Person

Pitsanu Suwannachad(พิษณุ สุวรรณะชฎ)

President of the Thai-Myanmar Friendship Association.

Min Aung Hlaing(มิน อ่อง หล่าย)ℹ️

President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar who visited Thailand.

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Thailand.

Chana Phumee(ชนะ ภูมี)

Vice President of the Thai-Myanmar Friendship Association.

Chainarong Keeratiyutwong(ชัยณรงค์ กีรติยุตวงศ์)

Secretary General of the Thai-Myanmar Friendship Association.

Phinyo Toliang(ภิญโญ โตเลี้ยง)