Bangkok: The Global Times, a prominent Chinese media outlet, praised Anutin Charnvirakul's proactive visit to China, which is seen as boosting Chinese investor confidence in Thailand. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Lalida Periswiwatana, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, shared insights on the news coverage by Chinese media regarding Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's visit to China. She highlighted the positive report by Global Times, which emphasized the Prime Minister's sincerity and proactive approach in engaging with Chinese entrepreneurs, listening to their feedback, and encouraging Chinese companies to expand their investments in Thailand. This approach is seen as a positive signal for enhancing investor confidence.
Ms. Lalida further noted that Global Times values the opinion of a board member of the Thai-Chinese New Business Association, who pointed out that "sincerity and concrete actions are key aspects of Prime Minister Anutin's visit to China." This reflects the Thai government's dedication to fostering tangible economic cooperation and establishing trust among Chinese businesses for long-term investment planning in Thailand.
Global Times also reported on the Prime Minister's assurance to Chinese businesses regarding the government's commitment to improving Thailand's investment climate. This includes streamlining approval processes, reducing administrative hurdles, and implementing strong anti-corruption measures to ensure a transparent and business-friendly environment. The visit aimed not only to attract investment but also to address feedback and pursue systemic solutions to existing challenges.
The report highlights Thailand's potential as an investment base and a gateway to the ASEAN market, supported by its infrastructure, industrial chains, and strategic location. This creates opportunities for expanding Thai-Chinese cooperation beyond individual investment projects to deeper collaboration in industry, technology, and innovation.
'The positive views expressed by Chinese media and businesses regarding this visit demonstrate their confidence in Thailand's potential, both as an economic partner and a gateway to the ASEAN market. The government is ready to build upon this interest to foster concrete cooperation in areas such as investment, technology, workforce skills development, and job creation, always prioritizing the benefits for Thailand and its people,' Ms. Lalida said.