Economic push a priority, PM tells envoys

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has called on Thai ambassadors and consuls-general around the world to proactively pursue economic diplomacy, with a particular emphasis on expediting the negotiation and establishment of free trade agreements (FTAs) with key target countries and regions.

- ANUCHA CHAROENPO

She said such agreements are vital for sustaining Thailand's key economic engines, particularly exports and tourism, while also serving as an opportunity to create new drivers of economic growth.

The prime minister added that this is a crucial window of opportunity to attract investment in targeted and future-oriented industries, including semiconductors, next-generation automotive technologies, and the creative economy.