BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul met with HSBC Group Chief Executive Officer Georges Elhedery at Government House today (Nov 11) to discuss foreign investment and financial cooperation. The talks focused on opportunities to support Thailand’s economic growth and international competitiveness.
Anutin announced the government’s investment priorities beyond factories and data centers, including research, innovation, and workforce development. He also discussed progress in trade negotiations with the European Union and the United States. HSBC expressed confidence in Thailand’s economic policies and readiness to support international investors.
Both sides discussed opportunities to help Thai startups and small and medium-sized enterprises expand overseas. Talks also covered solar power and bioenergy development to reduce reliance on imported fuels and provide additional income for farmers. Anutin described Thailand’s role in global food security as a major economic advantage and invited HSBC to consider investment in infrastructure and food-related development. (NNT)
