Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Akniti Nitithanprapas highlighted that the world is entering a new wave of investment unseen in 40 years. The government is leading the Thai private sector to China, aiming to secure funding in AI, clean energy, and digital sectors, positioning Thailand as a future investment base.
On 17 July 2026, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Akniti Nitithanprapas gave an interview in Shanghai during an official visit to the People's Republic of China from 16-20 July 2026, accompanying Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
A key feature of this China visit is the strong collaboration with leading Thai private firms, which sent a large delegation to participate in business matching events with Chinese investors to negotiate major investments into Thailand and demonstrate the country's readiness. Prominent companies on the trip included the Charoen Pokphand Group (CP), AMATA Group, Sahapat (SPI), as well as leading commercial banks.
"The current investment direction represents a significant global turning point. The world is truly changing, with a new wave of investment similar to the one in the 1980s driven by Japan. Today, the new wave focuses on AI, clean energy, digital technology, and automation. The government is also targeting the electric vehicle (EV) and robotics industries," he said.