H.E. Mr. Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, is scheduled to attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024 upon WEF’s invitation during 15 - 18 January 2024 in Davos, Switzerland, of which the delegation will be led by the Prime Minister. This marks the first time in 12 years for Thailand to be represented at the leader’s level and the first visit to Europe for both the Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister since taking office. The meeting offers a great opportunity for both to meet with other world leaders and demonstrate Thailand’s readiness to work with all partners to deepen ties and further foster trade and investment.

The WEF annual meeting is a unique and special forum, which brings together around 2,500 participants from all over the world, including heads of states/governments and international organisations, CEOs, academia, and influential public figures. The theme of this annual meeting is “Rebuilding Trust” comprising 4 workstreams namely (1) Achieving Cooperation and Security in a Fractured World; (2) Creating Growth and Jobs for a New Era; (3) Artificial Intelligence as a Driving Force for the Economy and Society; and (4) A Long-Term Strategy for Climate, Nature and Energy.

At this meeting, the Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs will attend various meetings and panels as speakers and panelists aiming to promote Thailand’s economic and investment potentials particularly the Landbridge Project and exchange views on the economic outlook, geopolitics, sustainability, the green transition, among others. They will also meet and discuss the issues of future cooperation with other governments, IOs, and business leaders during this trip.