Ambassador Reveals ‘Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia’ Visited Thailand, Great Start for New Cooperation Highlight Huge Opportunity
Mr. Damp Boontham, Ambassador of Thailand to Saudi Arabia Interview with Matichon following the official visit to Thailand of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud and the Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. which is considered a visit by Saudi leaders For the first time in 32 years, and also as a special guest of Thailand as a guest of APEC to participate in discussions with APEC leaders that This royal visit is of great importance. because His Majesty visited many countries in the region but stayed in Thailand longer Also because you attended a meeting with the leaders of the APEC economic area. The Saudi side is very enthusiastic. Visas were granted to more than 1,100 delegates involved in the preparation for the visit, including those in advance for the visit.
said Mr. Damp The importance that the Saudi side attached to this visit was also demonstrated by the large number of ministers and senior officials who attended the trip. In addition to Prince Muhammad There are also ministerial representatives and positions equal to 10 ministers, starting with the Minister of Energy. Minister of the Interior Minister of Land Defense Minister of State, Cabinet Member Minister of Foreign Affairs Minister of Culture Minister of Commerce and Acting Minister of Mass Communications Minister of Investments Minister of Human Resources and State Security Advisor illustrating the issues that the Saudi side attaches importance to While earlier there were many other prominent Saudi ministers, such as labor ministers. agriculture minister and investment minister has already traveled to Thailand
The reporter asked about the trip overview. said Mr Damp Satisfactory, very pleased with you Royal Highness expressed your appreciation for being invited as a special guest to participate in the APEC Leadership Dialogue. The Saudi side was very impressed. Because it promotes the role of the Saudis in the Asia-Pacific region. This is the wish of the Saudi side which wants to play a bigger role in this region.
said Mr. Damp bioeconomy model circular economy and Thailand’s green economy (BCG) which has been endorsed by APEC leaders. It is in line with the Saudi Green Initiative and the Middle East Green Initiative which focus on carbon neutral tourism and industry. Which the Saudi side would like Thailand to help support in this matter, especially in terms of skilled workers in services, tourism, welfare and construction, who will have many projects along the Red Sea. Which we must consider to find workers who can satisfy it. due to tourism Saudi Arabia will add 1 million rooms as it aims to reach 100 million inbound tourists by 2030.
This was stated by the Thai ambassador to Saudi Arabia The Saudi side also wants to cooperate with Thailand, especially in green energy. Which Saudi has the knowledge in this field is among the best in the world from Aqua Power Company which is a clean energy generation company in Saudi Arabia Three clean energy agreements have been signed with Petroleum Authority of Thailand (PTT) and the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand. The Saudi side has proposed Thailand to become a clean energy hub in the region. We also talk about food safety. Thailand is a country that exports food and agricultural products. While Saudi Arabia is a country that produces fertilizers. This will be a cooperation that will benefit both parties. We also talk about sustainable development. Increase the commercial value of investments Reduce the barriers to return for future business people. There is also talk of cooperation in culture and sport.
“There are many opportunities for cooperation between the two countries. If we play Because the Saudi side has given Thailand opportunities in almost every aspect. But Thailand must be active because there are many competitors,” said Mr. Damp.
Mr. Damp said during the royal visit The two leaders witnessed the signing of five bilateral agreements and memorandums of understanding, including the Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of the Saudi-Thai Cooperation Council; Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Promotion of Direct Investment between the Government of Thailand and the Government of Saudi Arabia Energy Cooperation Agreement Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Tourism and a Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries’ anti-corruption regulatory bodies . which is the result of the work of both sides after the visit of Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister, to restore relations to normal at the beginning of the year. which is considered to be working which translates very quickly This is a very good start of cooperation. But there are still problems that need to be pushed further. The important thing is that the mechanisms has been set. From now on, the relationship needs to be pushed further.
