Thailand and Singapore advance cooperation in science diplomacy, digital economy, and tech talent development
The Royal Thai Embassy in Singapore, led by Chonlatee Chanrachakul, Chargé d’Affaires a.i., hosted two engagements with delegations from Thailand to advance cooperation in science, innovation, and the digital economy. The meetings focused on strengthening bilateral collaboration and exploring opportunities for talent development and technological growth.
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The first meeting, held on 5 March 2026, welcomed a delegation from the Thailand Science, Research and Innovation Promotion Office (TSRI), led by Nopbhorn Leeprechanon. Discussions centred on leveraging science, research, and innovation as instruments of science diplomacy between Thailand and Singapore. The Chargé d’Affaires provided an overview of Singapore’s Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) 2030 plan, while both sides explored ways to build a comprehensive ecosystem supporting innovation, including education, talent development, research funding, and a conducive regulatory environment.
In a subsequent meeting on 13 March 2026, the Embassy received a delegation from Shopee Thailand Co Ltd, led by Kantapon Prommoon. The discussion focused on strategic cooperation in the digital economy, with both sides exchanging views on the growth of e-commerce in ASEAN and opportunities to support Thai entrepreneurs in expanding into global markets through digital platforms.
The meeting also addressed initiatives to attract high-potential Thai professionals working abroad to return and contribute to Thailand’s technology sector. As a follow-up, the Embassy, in partnership with Shopee Thailand and its affiliates, announced the organisation of the “Thailand Tech Talent” event on 14 March 2026. The event aims to connect overseas Thai professionals with leading companies and strengthen networks within the innovation ecosystem.
The engagements underscored Thailand’s continued efforts to enhance collaboration with Singapore in science, innovation, and digital economy development, while fostering talent mobility and regional competitiveness.
Source: Thailand Embassy in Singapore
