The Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister met with the Japanese Ambassador, preparing for a visit to Japan from 16 to 20 November to further business cooperation and industrial development, especially excise tax measures for automobile products and the Thai automotive industry.
On 12 November 2026, reporters reported that Dr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, welcomed H.E. Mr. Masato Otaka, Japanese Ambassador to Thailand, during an official courtesy visit on 11 November 2026 at the Elephant Ivory Reception Room, Ministry of Finance. They exchanged views and discussed ways to promote economic and industrial cooperation between Thailand and Japan, preparing for the Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister’s trip to Japan from 16 to 20 November.
This discussion built on previous cooperation talks, especially excise tax measures for automobile products and the Thai automotive industry. They also exchanged views on the aerospace industry and energy transition. The meeting included the Deputy Minister of Finance, the Finance Minister’s advisor, and the Secretary-General of the Board of Investment (BOI).
