Bangkok:Finance Minister Dr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas is set to visit Japan to enhance cooperation between Thailand and Japan in business and industrial development. The preparations for this visit follow a meeting with the Japanese Ambassador to Thailand, His Excellency Mr. Masato Otaka, on November 11, 2026.
According to Thai News Agency, the meeting took place at the Ivory Reception Room, Ministry of Finance, where Dr. Ekniti and Ambassador Otaka discussed strategies to promote economic collaboration. This dialogue is part of the groundwork for the Deputy Prime Minister's official visit to Japan from November 16-20.
The discussions focused on advancing previously explored areas of cooperation, particularly addressing excise tax measures for Thai automobiles and the broader automotive industry. The agenda also included discussions on the space industry and energy transition. Key figures present at the meeting included the Assistant Minister of Finance, the Advisor to the Minister of Finance, and the Secretary-General of the Board of Investment.