Leaders discussed economic cooperation as Thailand prepared to present investment opportunities to global business leaders.
Thai Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul visited Singapore on 7 October 2026 to attend the 24th Forbes Global CEO Conference, where he was scheduled to present Thailand’s economic potential and investment opportunities to international business leaders. Upon arrival, he attended a tea reception hosted by Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at Shangri-La Singapore, where the two leaders exchanged views on bilateral economic cooperation, trade, investment, digital economy development and connectivity.
The visit provided an opportunity for the Thai Prime Minister to engage with Singapore’s leadership ahead of his participation in the international business conference. The 24th Forbes Global CEO Conference gathered business leaders, investors and senior executives from around the world to discuss economic developments and business opportunities.
During the tea reception, Prime Minister Anutin and Prime Minister Wong held an informal discussion on continuing cooperation between Thailand and Singapore. Their exchanges covered economic relations, trade and investment, the digital economy, and connectivity, with a focus on creating economic opportunities and enhancing the competitiveness of both countries.
The meeting preceded Prime Minister Anutin’s scheduled engagement with executives from Forbes Media. He was also due to attend the evening session of the Forbes Global CEO Conference and participate in a one-on-one conversation with Steve Forbes, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media.
During the conference, Prime Minister Anutin was expected to outline Thailand’s economic direction and investment potential to an international audience of business leaders and investors. His participation aimed to build confidence in Thailand’s economic prospects and encourage further trade and investment opportunities that could contribute to employment and income generation for the Thai population.
The conference provided a platform for Thailand to communicate its economic priorities directly to global business executives and investors. The Prime Minister’s engagements in Singapore combined high-level bilateral discussions with participation in an international business forum, highlighting the role of economic dialogue in supporting trade, investment and regional connectivity between Thailand and Singapore.
Source: Royal Thai Embassy in Singapore
