RELATIONSHIP-BUILDIN
Relationship-building and tapping into new
markets keys to exploring investment opportunities in Thailand
The seminar attended by more than hundred
businesspeople, focused on how trade and investment opportunities that exist in
both countries be explored by businesspeople from South
Africa and Thailand
Ambassador Marks said building relations with key investors and other
businesspeople would assist South African businesses in getting a clear view on
how their products and services received in the South-East
Asia markets.
“The presence of local chambers in this investment seminar indicates a
willingness from the Thai to support such initiatives and also encourages South
African exporters in believing trade and investment opportunities are available
in the country,” said Marks.
She also said South Africa
was looking at doubling the trade that is currently skewed in favour of Thailand
“South
Africa has been a net importer from Thailand for the past decade, and this would not
balance the ratio unless we emphasise beneficiation on all products that we
export as South Africa
Ambassador Marks urged delegates to build relationships that are
manageable and fruitful in the long run so that both parties can benefit.
The Deputy Secretary-General of the Thailand Board of Investment, Mr
Chokedee Kaewsang said investment and export promotion had placed on top of the
Thailand
Kaewsang said the Thai government was now looking at South Africa and the rest of Africa
for trade opportunities that have growth potential.
“Thai investment policy now includes sectors such as agro-processing,
which the country is looking at exports partners in order to service Thailand
The delegation will tomorrow visit different sites covering the various
sectors in and around Bangkok
Caption:
South African Ambassador to Thailand
Ms Robina Marks with Ms Achana Limpaitoon, President of the Thailand Automotive Parts Manufacturers
Association in Bangkok
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