Royal Thai Embassy leads Thai Business Delegation to meet with Myanmar’s Economic Ministries

On 10 September 2018, Mr. Jukr Boon-Long, Ambassador of Thailand to Myanmar, and Mr. Narong Boonsatheanwong, Minister and Deputy Chief of Mission at the Royal Thai Embassy, Yangon, led the Thai Business Association of Myanmar (TBAM) and 24 member companies to meet with senior officials of Myanmar’s economic ministries in Nay Pyi Taw. The purpose of the meetings was for Thai companies to introduce themselves, and to learn firsthand of Myanmar’s economic policies, and related laws and regulations, as well as trade and investment opportunities.

The Royal Thai Embassy, Yangon, and TBAM, organize meetings between Thai companies and senior officials of Myanmar’s economic ministries as an annual joint activity. The aim is to realize the Royal Thai Government’s policy to promote and develop economic cooperation with neighbouring countries, such as Myanmar, which is Thailand’s Natural Strategic Partner. In addition, the Royal Thai Government has a policy to strengthen regional networks between governments, businesses, and peoples, to expand trade and investment opportunities, and to extend regional connectivity.

With regard to this year’s joint activity, the business delegation had an opportunity to meet with, and have lunch with (1) H.E. U Thaung Tun, Union Minister for the Office of the Union Government, and Chairman of the Myanmar Investment Commission; (2) H.E. U Han Zaw, Union Minister for Construction; (3) Daw Tin Aye Han, Deputy Director General of the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration; (4) U Minn Minn, Deputy Director General of the Department of Trade, Ministry of Commerce; (5) U Khin Maung Win, Managing Director of Electric Power Generation Enterprise; and (6) U Win Maw, Deputy Director General of the Oil and Gas Planning Department, Ministry of Electricity and Energy.

​