Prime Minister Anutin visited the CP office in China, recognizing it as a model of success for Thai businesses in the Chinese market, and hopes to help transfer experience and knowledge to Thai entrepreneurs.
On 20 July 2026, reporters reported that on 19 July at 19:40 local time in Beijing, People's Republic of China (one hour ahead of Thailand), Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek, spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister, revealed that Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul and his delegation arrived in Beijing and toured the CP Center office, meeting with executives of the group and its affiliates. The key points are summarized as follows.
The Prime Minister met with CP executives, noting that CP is a source of pride as the first foreign investor in China and stands as a successful model of Thai business in the Chinese market. He emphasized long-term investment that creates shared value between the two countries, hoping to transfer experience and knowledge to Thai entrepreneurs.
The Prime Minister also mentioned that yesterday he chaired the opening of the Thailand–China (Sichuan) Investment and Economic Forum 2026, participated in the inauguration ceremony of the Board of Investment Chengdu Office at the Consulate General in Chengdu, and shared a meal with over 140 Thai private sector business owners and professional executives at the Prime Minister - Thai Private Sector Luncheon. He expressed confidence in the potential of the private sector to conduct business abroad and reaffirmed the government’s readiness to support and facilitate Thai private sector expansion in China to create business opportunities and sustainable growth.
Charoen Pokphand Group (CP), established in 1921, is a large Thai private conglomerate led by Senior Vice Chairman Suphachai Chearavanont. The group operates in eight major sectors: agro-industry and food, retail, telecommunications, digital, real estate, automotive, pharmaceuticals, and finance across 23 countries and economic zones worldwide. Headquartered in Bangkok, CP currently employs over 456,000 people globally, with core businesses including agro-industry and food, retail and distribution, as well as digital and telecommunications.
