Thailand Trade Representative Explained

Post:Thailand Trade Representative
ผู้แทนการค้าไทย
Appointer:Prime Minister of Thailand
Department:Office of the Prime Minister
Office of the Thai Trade Representative
Incumbent:Werapong Prapha
Serving since 5 November 2024
Umesh Pandey
Serving since 5 November 2024
Formation:29 November 2002
First:Kantathi Suphamongkhon
Kornpoj Asawinwijit

The Thailand Trade Representative (TTR) is a Thai political position under the prime minister of Thailand tasked with promoting trade and international investment with Thailand.[1] [2] [3] [4] The position was established in 2002 during the premiership of Thaksin Shinawatra.

The current Thai Trade Representatives are Werapong Prapha and Umesh Pandey, serving since 2024.

Notes and References

  1. News: Two Thai trade representatives appointed . 2024-11-09 . Bangkok Post . en.
  2. News: Shanghai meeting paves way for more investment . 2024-11-09 . Bangkok Post . en.
  3. Web site: Thailand Trade Representative promotes increased trade & invest between Thailand and the ROK . 2024-11-10 . กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ . th.
  4. Web site: U.S. Ambassador: Thai Prime Minister a hit with U.S. investors . 2024-11-10 . สถานเอกอัครราชทูต ณ กรุงวอชิงตัน . th.