The Prime Minister is accelerating efforts to attract European investment, with the government spokesperson revealing that prominent companies are interested in establishing aircraft maintenance and clean energy centers in Thailand.
At 10:00 a.m. on 24 May 2026, at the InterContinental Hotel in Paris, France, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul held talks with Mr. Pierre Jaffre, Chairman of the Thai-European Business Association (TEBA), along with senior executives from four French companies: Rotortrade, Satys, Verventia, and Virya Energy. They identified opportunities to expand investments in Thailand, particularly in future industries such as aerospace, aviation, and clean energy.
Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek, spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that during the discussions, Rotortrade—a provider of new and used helicopters offering turnkey projects covering procurement and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO)—expressed interest in providing services in Thailand. This includes establishing a helicopter maintenance center to expand service opportunities for international clients, using Thailand as a regional maintenance hub for the Asia-Pacific. Currently, the company has main maintenance centers in France and the United States.
Satys, a global provider of aircraft painting and coating services, showed interest in expanding its aircraft painting operations in Thailand. This expansion will enhance Thailand's aviation maintenance capabilities, enabling comprehensive, full-process aircraft maintenance services within the country.
Meanwhile, Verventia acknowledged Thailand's potential and the opportunities for foreign private sector investment in the country as a regional hub. Virya Energy, a clean energy producer currently operating in Thailand through its subsidiary Constant Energy, focuses on solar power generation with accumulated investments of 2 billion baht and plans to further expand its investments in Thailand.
Ms. Ratchada added that Thailand is attracting attention from foreign private investors interested in further investment. This aligns with the Prime Minister’s push to advance negotiations on the Thailand-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Additionally, the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) continues to offer incentives and benefits to attract investment in future industries such as aviation and artificial intelligence, sectors where leading European private companies recognize Thailand’s opportunities and potential.