Davos: Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti is leading a delegation of Thai businesspeople from the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Board of Investment (BOI), and the private sector, under the banner of Team Thailand, to the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 and hold discussions with leading companies in Davos, Switzerland, from January 19-23, 2026.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Narut Teodsathirasak, Secretary-General of the Board of Investment (BOI), revealed that from January 19-23, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Mr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, led a delegation of Thailand, including Minister of Commerce, Ms. Supajee Suthamphan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkaew, along with the BOI Secretary-General and private sector executives from companies such as SCG, PTT, Charoen Pokphand Group, Thai Beverage, Bangchak, Bangkok Bank, Bitkub, and KBTG, to attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 and hold discussions with executives of leading global companies in Davos, Switzerland.
The World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos is a crucial global platform that influences the direction of the world economy. It brings together national leaders, international organizations, thought leaders, and CEOs of leading companies to discuss global economic trends, solutions to major global crises, and investment prospects in future industries during a period of significant global change accompanied by both risks and opportunities. This year's WEF annual meeting, themed "A Spirit of Dialogue," focused on promoting cooperation and exchange of ideas among world leaders.
Participating in this event is therefore a significant opportunity to establish Thailand's presence on the global stage, particularly in trade and investment. Team Thailand will be able to communicate Thailand's policies, economic direction, potential, and readiness, as well as various government measures, including upgrading national infrastructure, developing human resources to support target industries, attracting highly skilled personnel to Thailand, supporting green industries, and moving forward in removing legal restrictions and investment obstacles. This will build investor confidence during the transition of government and create a positive image of Thailand for decision-makers, expand economic partnerships, lead to concrete investment opportunities, and pave the way for Thailand to host the annual meetings of the IMF and World Bank in October 2026.
During this year's World Economic Forum (WEF), the Deputy Prime Minister will participate in key sessions such as "New Pathways for ASEAN Growth and Productivity" and "What's Ahead for the Global Economy." In addition, he is scheduled for one-on-one discussions with economic ministers from various countries, IMF and World Bank executives, and executives from leading global companies in target industries such as biotechnology, food, electronics, digital technology, and AI, in order to expand cooperation and attract high-quality investment from around the world.