Anutin prepares to attend UNGA 81 in New York, leading a roadshow to showcase the Thai capital market and attract investment from the US and UK.

Anutin Charnvirakul is preparing to attend the UNGA 81 summit in New York, where he will meet with world leaders and investors, conduct a roadshow on the Thai capital market, and hold discussions with Google on AI before continuing on to the UK to meet with UBS and Rolls-Royce to attract investment to Thailand.

On September 15, 2569, at 14.51:81 PM, Mr. Ekkapop Pienpises, Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office , revealed that Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul, along with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkaew, and Minister of Digital Economy and Society Chaijanok Chidchob, are scheduled to attend the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) from September 20-27, 2569, in New York City, USA.

The Prime Minister is preparing to travel to Japan and the United Kingdom to further strengthen relations and cooperation with various countries in foreign policy, economics, trade, investment, technology, and digital dimensions. He will be accompanied by executives from the Thai Capital Market Business Council and the Stock Exchange of Thailand on a roadshow to showcase the potential of the Thai capital market, create opportunities and build confidence in the Thai economy, and connect the Thai capital market with leading global investors and financial institutions.

On the morning of September 20, 2569, the Prime Minister and his delegation will depart Thailand for Tokyo, Japan. On September 21, the Prime Minister is scheduled to meet with Thai athletes participating in the 20th Asian Games to offer encouragement and advice, and to chair a Team Thailand meeting in Japan, before traveling on to New York City, USA.

For his participation in the UNGA81 summit held at the United Nations headquarters in New York, the Prime Minister is scheduled to attend the opening ceremony and the general debate, as well as hold discussions with leaders and high-level representatives from various countries, including Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, the Prime Minister of Bhutan, the Prime Minister of Armenia, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, and the Secretary-General of the United Nations. In addition, the Prime Minister is scheduled to deliver a speech in the general debate on September 24th.

This year's UNGA81 focuses on the theme "Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations that Delivers for All ," emphasizing the importance of restoring trust and managing transformation to enable the United Nations to respond to modern global challenges and deliver sustainable and equitable benefits to all. This presents a significant opportunity for Thailand to showcase its role and perspective to the global community, as well as to promote cooperation that benefits the country and its people.

In addition to his conference engagements, the Prime Minister is scheduled to meet with key U.S. business leaders and investors. On September 22nd, he will participate in an investor roundtable co-hosted with Bank of America and Jefferies Group, meet with executives from Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO), and attend a dinner co-hosted by the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (USCC). He will also deliver a speech to the U.S. private sector to build confidence in Thailand's economic potential, attract investment, and expand economic cooperation between Thailand and the United States.

Another key mission of this trip is to promote cooperation in the digital economy, technology, and artificial intelligence (AI). On September 23, 2569, the Prime Minister is scheduled to visit Google to meet with Ms. Ruth Porat, President and Chief Investment Officer of Alphabet and Google. Mr. Chaiyanonk Chidchob, Minister of Digital Economy and Society, will also participate in the discussions on digital and technology cooperation. The Prime Minister will also visit Google's innovation and technology facilities, particularly interactive AI and digital solutions that can be applied to develop the economy and various services.

On this occasion, the Minister of Digital Economy and Society will exchange ideas on promoting Thailand's digital and AI ecosystem, developing digital infrastructure, upgrading digital and AI skills among Thai personnel, and creating an environment conducive to investment and business operations by world-class technology companies in Thailand. This aims to support the digital economy transition, enhance competitiveness, and provide Thai businesses, entrepreneurs, and citizens with tangible access to and benefits from new technologies.

Furthermore, the Minister of Digital Economy and Society will use the opportunity from attending the dinner co-hosted by USABC and USCC to meet and exchange ideas with executives from leading US technology companies such as Apple, Google, and Microsoft. This will foster a global technology network, showcase Thailand's potential and opportunities as a base for investment and the development of digital businesses and technologies, and explore opportunities to further collaborate on AI, innovation, digital skills development, and future technologies to achieve tangible results.

The Prime Minister will then travel to London, United Kingdom, accompanied by executives from the Stock Exchange of Thailand on capital market-related missions. He is scheduled to hold discussions with institutional investors in the UK, together with UBS Group AG, a leading global financial institution, as part of a roadshow to present Thailand's economic potential and direction, as well as investment opportunities in the Thai capital market. This aims to build confidence among international institutional investors, expand the base of foreign investors, and connect the Thai capital market with global financial centers and investors, thereby increasing opportunities to attract long-term investment into Thailand.

In addition, the Prime Minister is scheduled to meet with representatives from leading UK businesses, such as Virgin Atlantic and Rolls-Royce, to promote business opportunities, investment, and collaboration with the UK private sector.

Following the completion of their mission on September 25, the Prime Minister and his delegation will depart the United Kingdom for Thailand, scheduled to arrive in Thailand on the morning of September 27, 2569.

“The Prime Minister is using the opportunity of attending the UNGA81 to open the door to global economic cooperation and investment. He is leading a Thai roadshow team to create opportunities and upgrade the economy through the capital market. Accompanying him are Mr. Paiboon Nalintrungkur, Chairman of the Thai Capital Market Business Council, and Mr. Assadej Kongsiri, Director and President of the Stock Exchange of Thailand. The aim is to directly connect with financial institutions, investors, and leading companies in the United States and the United Kingdom, showcase Thailand's potential and the Thai capital market to the global investment community, expand the foreign investor base, and build confidence to attract long-term investment into Thailand. This will support the growth of the Thai economy, ultimately leading to investment, job creation, income, and tangible benefits for the Thai people,” Mr. Ekkapop said.

Reference: thaigov.go.th

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