The Prime Minister leads a delegation of more than 153 Thai investors from 48 companies on the largest mission in history to China, conducting business matching to pave the way for investment expansion. He also opens discussions with Thai private sector representatives before meeting the Chinese government, alongside the opening of the BOI's fourth office in Chengdu.
17 July 2026 GMT+7 Mr. Narit Therdsteerasak, Secretary-General of the Board of Investment (BOI) revealed that during the visit to the People's Republic of China by Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul and his delegation, the Prime Minister will preside over the opening of the BOI’s fourth investment promotion office in Chengdu. This office is a key center for promoting investment in western China, a region currently important to China's economy and home to many companies with strong capabilities in advanced technology and clean energy.
At the same time, the Chengdu BOI office opening will feature a significant event called the “Prime Minister-Thai Private Sector Luncheon,” which is a joint lunch and discussion between the Prime Minister and over 153 leading Thai businesspeople from 48 companies. About 110 businessmen will join the lunch with the Prime Minister, marking one of the largest Thai business delegations ever to visit China.
Mr. Narit further explained that this event aims to allow the Prime Minister to meet and hear directly from the private sector about their business experiences in China, as many companies already have expertise and investments there. The information and suggestions gathered will be very valuable for the Prime Minister in discussions to promote cooperation and seek support from the Chinese government, especially during his continued mission in Beijing on Monday, 20 July, when he will meet Premier Li Qiang of the People’s Republic of China.
This event will include experienced businessmen sharing their investment and business experiences in China, such as Mr. Supachai Chearavanont, Senior Vice Chairman of Charoen Pokphand Group (CP), and Mr. Sarawut Youwittaya, CEO of Krating Daeng Group (TCP). Additionally, business matching activities will be held between Chinese and Thai companies, with over 40 Thai firms registered to participate. The BOI has arranged dedicated spaces for these Thai companies to meet and negotiate with interested Chinese counterparts to create future business partnerships.
"The BOI prioritizes two-way investment, not only attracting Chinese investment into Thailand but also encouraging capable Thai investors to expand their businesses into China and find joint venture partners to strengthen global supply chains together."
The business delegation joining the discussion table with the Prime Minister covers several strategic industries, including key alliances and manufacturing giants led by the Federation of Thai Industries, the Thai Chamber of Commerce, and the Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Senior executives from the private sector include CP Group, Krating Daeng Group, PTT Public Company Limited, Sahaphatana Inter Holding, Sahafarm Group, Mitr Phol Group, Siam Cement Group (SCG), Banpu Public Company Limited, Energy Absolute (EA), Amata Corporation, and WHA Group. Also present are representatives from major Thai commercial banks such as KBANK and Bangkok Bank, as well as retail and medical sectors including The Mall Group, ThaiBev, and BDMS.