On September 7, as part of preparations for the 2nd Russian–Thai Investment Forum (RTIF2026) in Bangkok, Vladimir Kovalev, Executive Director of the Russian–Thai Business Council (RTBC), held meetings with Dr. Poj Aramwattananont, Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand, and Wimon Punkong, Deputy Executive Director (Academic) of the International Institute for Trade and Development (ITD) under Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce.
Vladimir Kovalev and Dr. Poj Aramwattananont discussed the program of the upcoming Forum. The RTBC Executive Director presented the concept of the business event and its key thematic tracks. Particular attention was given to agriculture and food security.
As part of the 2nd RTIF, a dedicated session, round tables and B2B meetings are planned, bringing together major producers, consumers and distributors of food products, wine, and fertilizers from Russia and Thailand. The parties also discussed the organisation of a joint session involving the Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Russia and Thailand.
During the meeting with Wimon Punkong, the parties discussed the development of expert and analytical cooperation between Russia and Thailand in the context of the upcoming Forum, including current issues related to facilitating bilateral trade.
“Thailand has expressed strong interest in concluding a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). In order to make a decision on launching such negotiations, it is necessary to establish an appropriate analytical foundation: assess the potential positive effects of such an agreement and preliminarily identify the most promising product groups for reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers. This is an area where we could work together with the International Institute for Trade and Development,” said Vladimir Kovalev during the meeting.
In addition, Vladimir Kovalev and Wimon Punkong agreed to prepare joint studies on promising economic sectors in Russia and Thailand. These will include areas such as sustainable energy, the platform economy, and financial infrastructure.
Separate sessions dedicated to these topics will also be held as part of the upcoming Forum.
The 2nd Russian–Thai Investment Forum will take place in Bangkok on 29–31 of October.
Registration for the Forum is now open.
Vladimir Kovalev and Dr. Poj Aramwattananont discussed the program of the upcoming Forum. The RTBC Executive Director presented the concept of the business event and its key thematic tracks. Particular attention was given to agriculture and food security.
As part of the 2nd RTIF, a dedicated session, round tables and B2B meetings are planned, bringing together major producers, consumers and distributors of food products, wine, and fertilizers from Russia and Thailand. The parties also discussed the organisation of a joint session involving the Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Russia and Thailand.
During the meeting with Wimon Punkong, the parties discussed the development of expert and analytical cooperation between Russia and Thailand in the context of the upcoming Forum, including current issues related to facilitating bilateral trade.
“Thailand has expressed strong interest in concluding a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). In order to make a decision on launching such negotiations, it is necessary to establish an appropriate analytical foundation: assess the potential positive effects of such an agreement and preliminarily identify the most promising product groups for reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers. This is an area where we could work together with the International Institute for Trade and Development,” said Vladimir Kovalev during the meeting.
In addition, Vladimir Kovalev and Wimon Punkong agreed to prepare joint studies on promising economic sectors in Russia and Thailand. These will include areas such as sustainable energy, the platform economy, and financial infrastructure.
Separate sessions dedicated to these topics will also be held as part of the upcoming Forum.
The 2nd Russian–Thai Investment Forum will take place in Bangkok on 29–31 of October.
Registration for the Forum is now open.