Dallas Regional Chamber Welcomes Royal Thai Embassy

On February 20, the Dallas Regional Chamber’s International Business Council hosted the Royal Thai Embassy for a business luncheon in effort to promote
two-way investment between Thailand
and Texas.

Dallas Regional Chamber President, Ambassador James Oberwetter, and The Honorable Forrest Smith, Honorary Consul General for Thailand, each welcomed the delegation and briefly highlighted the importance of this trade relationship.

Members of the delegation, led by Mr. Damrong Kraikruan, Chargé d’Affaires, gave an overview of Thailand’s current economic situation and trade infrastructure, and presented the various investment opportunities in Thailand. The delegation also included representatives from the Royal Thai Embassy’s Office of Commercial Affairs, the Office of Economic and Financial Affairs and representatives from the Board of Investment of Thailand, New York office.

Following the delegates’ presentation, Dr. Mine K. Yücel, vice president and senior economist for the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, gave an overview of Texas’ current economic situation. International Business Council Chair Frank Roby then opened up the floor for one-on-one Q&A time with the delegates.

The Chamber is pleased to have hosted the Thailand Business Luncheon and both parties look forward to future partnership opportunities to further strengthen relations between the Dallas region and Thailand.

For more information about incoming delegations or the International Business Council, please contact Katie Ryan at kryan@dallaschamber.org or (214) 712-1930.