Minister of Industry Meet with METI ministers to reiterate strong economic relations between countries and strategic partnership (Strategic Partnership) in all aspects
Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit Minister of Industry (MIND) revealed the results of the meeting with Mr. Nishimura Yasutoshi, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) during his visit to Japan on 11-15 January 2022 to promote cooperation. Regarding industrial development between the two countries, the discussion atmosphere was good. This reinforces the strong relationship between Thailand and Japan that has been doing business together for a long time in many areas. Especially in the industrial sector where Japanese investors have invested in Thailand. The discussion with METI also marks the 1st anniversary of the two ministries, namely the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Ministry of Industry (MIND), working together to change the concept from “Connected Industries” to Co-Creation for cooperation. Innovative and Sustainable Growth that focuses on innovation and technology development at the end of 2022, especially on the issue Implementation of personnel skills development projects which is under the Cooperation Framework on Human Resource Development for Realizing Industry 4.0, which drives 3 main areas, consisting of 1. A guideline for jointly developing digital technology skills for industrial personnel 2. BCG policy propulsion in targeted industries and 3. Strengthening the supply chain through the concept of co-creation (Co-Creation)
In addition, investment was discussed under the framework of AJIF (Asia-Japan Investing for the Future), focusing on the connection between Japan and other countries, emphasizing Thailand’s readiness to welcome investors to invest. industrial estate Regulated by the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT), which currently has a total of 67 industrial estates under supervision in 16 provinces, with a total area of nearly 200,000 rai (about 320 square kilometers). and have accumulated investments of more than 150,000 million US dollars Including creating employment for more than 1 million people by inviting Japanese investors to invest in industrial estates Because it is an investment with a complete turnkey service (Total Solution Center: TSC) that will provide services and take care of investors with full efficiency.
At present, the IEAT is in the process of developing Smart Park Industrial Estate in Rayong province. There is an area of approximately 1,400 rai to support the New S-Curve industry in the EEC area, including the digital industry group. Robot Industry Group Comprehensive Medical Industry Group The aviation and logistics industry, etc. Currently, the construction is about 40% completed and the construction is expected to be completed by 2024, including the IEAT. It also supports the use of hydrogen in the Smart Park Industrial Estate. It also invites investors. Japan invests in the Map Ta Phut Industrial Port Development Project, Phase 3 (Phase 2), which is an investment in land reclamation to be used as a liquid cargo port. Including warehouses or related businesses 
“Meeting with METI, I emphasized the comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Japan. and discuss ways to develop relationships in dimensions an economy that is mutually beneficial both at the bilateral level Sub-region and region This is in line with the national development strategies of both sides,” said Mr. Suriya.
Mr. Nishimura said that for the part of METI, there are two ways to focus on cooperation with MIND in the future: 1. Strengthening the supply chain. 2. Startup business development with a focus on 3 cooperation areas: 1. Development of intelligent security systems 2. Utilization of hydrogen energy and 3. Personnel development to support the Industry 4.0 policy together
At the meeting, Mr. Nishimura Yasutoshi, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan The meeting was attended by Mr. Natthaphon Rangsitpol, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Mr. Bainoi Suwanchatri, Director-General of the Department of Industrial Promotion, Mr. Wiris Amrapal, Governor of the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) and related persons. join the meeting
