Representatives of different business sectors – automotive, energy, infrastructure and agriculture – made use of the meeting to present their suggestions with regard to the economic policy of the Thai government. The framework for research and development in Thailand and the cooperation in the field of dual vocational education were also addressed.

Meanwhile, Thailand emphasised that Germany and German companies are highly appreciated as long-term partners of the Kingdom. They also explained a number of reform projects of the government in detail and took note of the suggestions made by the participants.

The meeting was attended by around 60 leading representatives of the German business sector in Thailand. On the initiative of the Embassy and the German-Thai Chamber of Commerce, the meeting was also attended by Deputy Prime Minister Somkid and three ministers as well as other high-ranking officials.

At present, nearly, 600 German companies are based and active in Thailand.