Thai companies eye investment opportunities in Saudi market

Thai companies eye investment opportunities in Saudi market

RIYADH: The Thai Trade Exhibition Saudi Arabia 2023 began on Sunday in Riyadh aimed at boosting commercial ties between the two countries and offering a platform for members of their respective business communities to explore opportunities.

Thai Ambassador Darm Boontham inaugurated the first edition of the trade show, which showcases over 100 prominent Thai brands from the Southeast Asian country.

The envoy thanked the Kingdom for its support to the Thai Embassy in organizing the event. He expressed his gratitude to several government bodies such as the General Authority of Foreign Trade, the Saudi Business Center, and the Federation of the Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

“I do hope that the Thai Trade Exhibition 2023 will contribute greatly in forging closer economic ties between the two kingdoms,” Boontham said.

The four-day event is a result of a collaborative effort between the Thai Embassy and the Saudi General Authority for Foreign Trade.

In his opening remarks at the inauguration, Abdulaziz Alsakran, deputy governor of international relations at GAFT, said: “This event marks a milestone in the strong relationship between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom of Thailand.”

“We gather not only to celebrate the impressive collection of Thai products and services but also to