On 21 Januray 2016, HE Mr Damrong Kraikruan, Ambassador of Thailand to Malaysia, gave a media briefing on the topic of Rubber City Songkhla. The briefing, which was attended by representatives from BERNAMA, the Star, Sin Chew Daily, the Edge and Berita Harian, focused on the details about and the incentives accorded to potential Malaysian investors who are exploring opportunities in investing on mid- or downstream rubber industries in Thailand.