THAI Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul held talks with Mr. Wang Xiaohui, secretary of the Communist Party of China for Sichuan province in Chengdu today (July 18) with both sides agreeing to upgrade cooperation in trade, investment, science, technology, innovation, tourism, and local-level cooperation in concretely connecting the Thai economy with the western Chinese market, Naewna newspaper said.
The senior Chinese official emphasised that Thailand is an important country for Sichuan with the Chinese province having sister relationship with five Thai provinces while the number of Thai tourists visiting Sichuan continues to increase.
The value of trade between Thailand and Sichuan province reached approximately 41 billion yuan (around 203 billion baht) in 2025, an increase of 112 percent, reflecting the rapid growth of economic relations between the two sides.
Moreover, Sichuan has the highest number of Thai restaurants in western China, demonstrating the popularity of Thai food and culture, which can be further developed into exports of Thai agricultural products, food ingredients, raw materials, seasonings, and services.
Anutin said that his current official visit to China, taking him and his delegation to three key cities: Shanghai, Chengdu, and Beijing, is of paramount importance.
During his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping he reaffirmed Thailand’s readiness to enhance cooperation with China in all dimensions and at all levels, from the central government to provinces, and cities plus the private sector.
Anutin commended China’s policies in developing western China, particularly Sichuan province, which has emerged as a regional hub for economics, transportation, science, technology, and innovation. He emphasised that Sichuan, with a population of over 80 million, represents both a large market for Thai products and a source of high-quality investors that Thailand seeks to connect with more closely.
Anutin also met with several Chinese companies that have invested in or plan to expand their businesses in Thailand, many of which have their headquarters or key business bases in Sichuan province. He assured them that the Thai government is ready to support and facilitate the private sector’s business operations within the legal framework and in the national interest.
Meanwhile, over 150 Thai executives and entrepreneurs participated in economic activities in Chengdu, reflecting the Thai business sector’s interest in the potential of the western Chinese market. This represents a significant opportunity to find trading partners, open sales channels, and build new business networks.
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This and Front Page: Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul holding talks with Secretary of the Communist Party of China for Sichuan province Mr. Wang Xiaohui. Photos – Naewna
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