On 16 and 17 May 2013 ,the Royal Thai Embassy in Lima in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce of Lima and the Bogota Chamber of Commerce, organized a seminar on Trade and Investment Opportunities in Thailand to provide businessmen and government officials on relevant and up-to-date information about Thailand’s economic  situation along with trade and investment regulations which would facilitate foreign investors.

H.E. Mr. RuengdejMahasaranond, Ambassador of Thailand to Peru and Colombia delivered an opening remarks to the audience in Lima. Guest speakers include Mr. PhairushBurapachaisri, Vice President of the Thai Chamber of Commerce , Ms. SupisaraChomparn, Director of Thailand Board of Investment ,New York Office and Mr. PassavudhRimcharoen, Minister Counselor and Director of International  Trade Office in Santiago, Chile.

With the realization of ASEAN Economic Community in 2015, the Royal Thai Embassy hopes that the seminar will encourage more Peruvian and Colombian businessmen to maximize the trade and investment potentials Thailand has on offer.