On 14 November 2024, H.E. Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, attended the meeting between H.E. Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister, and a group of U.S. business executives, members of the U.S. - APEC Business Coalition, a network group comprising the U.S. - ASEAN Business Council (USABC), U.S. Chamber of Commerce (USCC), and the National Center for APEC (NCAPEC) on the sidelines of the 2024 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week (AELW) in Lima.

The Prime Minister discussed with senior executives from prominent U.S. businesses, including Apple, Google, Mastercard, Merck & Co. (MSD), Organon, Pfizer, Visa, and Walmart, to underscore the government’s policy continuity, especially the commitment to proactive economic diplomacy and engagement with the private sector’s role and contribution in driving partnership between the two countries. She encouraged the U.S. private sector to consider expanding investment in Thailand’s targeted sectors, including clean energy, the digital economy, and semiconductors. She also shared updates on Thailand’s rigorous efforts to create enabling ecosystem for foreign investors and discussed strategies for building partnerships and attracting investment in key industries.

U.S. business leaders expressed confidence in Thailand’s economic potential and showed enthusiasm for expanding their operations and partnerships in Thailand, particularly in sectors such as finance and banking, SME development, healthcare, and the digital economy.