Chanintr Chalisarapong, a member of the Thai Chamber of Commerce’s executive committee, expressed optimism about Kazakhstan’s potential market, given its sizeable population (20 million) and high purchasing power.
“It is an excellent opportunity to promote tourism, medical, and agricultural food to this market. We are very excited to join the government delegation and make connections with the local government,” he said.
He also emphasised the opportunity to promote Thailand’s tourism, medical and agricultural products in Kazakhstan, foreseeing significant economic benefits from increased market penetration.
Chatchawan Sakornsin, Thailand’s ambassador to Kazakhstan, highlighted the Central Asian country’s role as an
alternative market, especially in tourism. Thailand has extended free visas for Kazakhstani passport holders by another six months.
“We are confident that after signing the MoU in April, Thailand’s investment and trade with Kazakhstan will improve even further,” he said.
According to Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion, trade with Kazakhstan was worth more than US$136 million (4.89 billion baht), making it Thailand’s third-largest trade partner among former Soviet states. The main exports are cars, auto parts, rubber products, gems and jewellery, paper, processed food and agriculture.