Thai PM and Canadian Ambassador Discuss FTA and Trade Cooperation

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul welcomed Canadian Ambassador Ping Kitnikone to discuss economic cooperation and FTA progress.

•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul met with Canadian Ambassador Ping Kitnikone on August 24, 2026, at Government House.
•The meeting marked the end of Ambassador Ping Kitnikone's three-year term in Thailand.
•Thailand aims to initiate official negotiations for a Thai-Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and support the ASEAN-Canada FTA (ACAFTA).
•Thailand is open to cooperation in future industries including biotechnology, green technology, and the digital economy.

•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul received Ambassador Ping Kitnikone on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 14:30 at the Thai Khu Fa Building, Government House.
•The meeting served as a farewell visit for Ambassador Ping Kitnikone upon the completion of a three-year term.
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul thanked Ambassador Ping Kitnikone for efforts in promoting Thai-Canadian relations in economic, trade, and investment dimensions.
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated Thailand is ready to extend cooperation in military affairs, cybersecurity, biotechnology, green technology, aviation, space, digital economy, clean energy, and smart agriculture.
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul emphasized the commitment to push for the Thai-Canada FTA with hopes to start official negotiations soon.
•Thailand supports the conclusion of the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (ACAFTA) in the near future.
•Trade between Thailand and Canada has continuously improved over the past three years.
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul invited Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to visit Thailand.

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Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Thailand.

Ping Kitnikone(ปิง คิตนีกอน)

Canadian Ambassador to Thailand who completed a three-year term.

Ratchada Thanadirek(รัชดา ธนาดิเรก)

Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office.

Mark Carney(มาร์ก คาร์นีย์)ℹ️

Prime Minister of Canada.

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️

The location where the meeting between the Thai Prime Minister and the Canadian Ambassador took place.

Thai Khu Fa Building(ตึกไทยคู่ฟ้า)ℹ️

The building within Government House where the meeting was held.

Team Canada Trade Mission

A mission that visited Thailand to open business opportunities and connect private sectors.

Thai-Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA)(ความตกลงการค้าเสรีไทย–แคนาดา (FTA))

A proposed trade agreement that Thailand intends to negotiate officially.

ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (ACAFTA)(ความตกลงการค้าเสรีอาเซียน–แคนาดา (ACAFTA))

A trade agreement that Thailand supports for a speedy conclusion.