Chinese-language signs advertise restaurants, minimarts and massage shops along Pracha Rat Bamphen Road in Bangkok's Huai Khwang district. (Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut)
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has unveiled plans to attract more Chinese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to Thailand by facilitating business partnerships and improving access to financial support from Thai commercial banks.Veerachai Monsintorn, vice-chairman of the FTI and chairman of the Thai-Chinese Economic and Investment Institute, said a roadshow campaign will be launched to stimulate investment in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
The campaign will serve as a platform for Chinese entrepreneurs to connect with Thai companies and explore joint ventures.
"The FTI expects to attract Chinese SMEs that want to invest in Thailand and seek partnerships with Thai firms," Mr Veerachai said.
To enable smoother financial integration, the FTI is working with the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB), which includes the Thai Bankers' Association and the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
