On 12-13 May 2025, H.E. Mr. Chutintorn Gongsakdi, Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, joined the Thai delegation led by Dr. Nalinee Taveesin, President of Thailand Trade Representatives, together with H.E. Dr. Suriya Chindawongse, Ambassador of Thailand to the United States, and executives of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade as well as prominent Thai companies, to meet with senior representatives of the U.S. Department of Commerce - Mr. Trevor Kellogg, Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade; and Ms. Pamela Phan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asia, International Trade Administration, while attending the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit during 11-14 May 2025 in Maryland, to further enhance the economic partnership with the U.S. through investment, especially by expanding Thai investment in the U.S.

The U.S. side expressed appreciation for the Thai delegation’s participation in the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2025 and Thai investment in the U.S., which has contributed to economic growth. Ms. Phan emphasized that the current U.S. administration attaches great importance to rebalancing trade relations, and the increase of Thai investment would benefit economic relations between the two countries.

The Thai side reiterated its readiness to work with the U.S. to achieve a fair and mutually beneficial economic partnership. The participation of major Thai companies with a strong investment presence in strategic sectors in the U.S. such as energy, petrochemicals, and food processing, reflects the commitment to enhancing relations and cooperation with the U.S. The Thai side also highlighted current Thai investment in the U.S., totalling more than USD 17 billion with potential for an additional USD 2 billion in the foreseeable future, supported by conducive economic conditions.