On 1 July 2024, H.E. Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, chaired a meeting in Nakhon Ratchasima province with representatives from local organizations from Nakhon Ratchasima, Surin and Buriram provinces, including the Chamber of Commerce, the Federation of Thai Industries, vocational education institutes and the Young Entrepreneur Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss and exchange views on expanding local businesses globally.

The discussion covered key issues such as boosting trade and investment, enhancing tourism industry and creative economy sectors, and developing Thailand’s skilled workforce to meet new market demands, which could be achieved through vocational cooperation with foreign countries. The Foreign Minister also highlighted that the foreign and public policy are identical, which aim to improve the quality of life and income of the Thai people.

Earlier before the meeting, the Foreign Minister visited Nakhon Ratchasima Technical College to learn about the training system at the True Capability Center and the EV laboratory where essential skills in key industries are taught and developed.