The participation of “Team Thailand” in the recent World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 (WEF 2006) in Davos, Switzerland, has strengthened international confidence in Thailand and attracted more than 500 billion baht in foreign investment through both new and existing projects.

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul on 27 January 2026 presided over a press briefing on Thailand’s performance at the WEF 2026. Participating in the briefing were Mr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and Mrs. Suphajee Suthumpun, Minister of Commerce.

The Prime Minister said that he had assigned the Thai team, comprising Mr. Ekniti, Mrs. Suphajee, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow, to represent Thailand at the forum from 18 to 23 January. Team Thailand had the opportunity to hold talks with global leaders in all sectors to lay groundwork for cooperation and future investments that would benefit the Thai economy in the long run.

He pointed out that Thailand needed to adjust with great flexibility to cope with global uncertainties. The Prime Minister believed that Thailand would be able to seek more trade and investment opportunities, as it maintains geopolitical neutrality amidst global conflicts. This strength would reinforce Thailand’s role in the global supply chain. 

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance explained that Team Thailand clearly boosted Thailand’s image internationally and showcased the country’s position in a systematic manner, as well as its readiness to become an economic hub in the ASEAN region.

He stated that international investors showed interest in investing in modern agro-industry, food and bio-industry, electric vehicles, smart electronics, and data centers. Mr. Ekniti also quoted a report by the United Nations stating that Thailand was the number one country in ASEAN and the sixth in the world in terms of attracting data center investments. Thailand has also become known for its world-class wellness services. This reflects the great potential of the Thai economy. 

Thailand will host the 2026 Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) in October this year. Global economic leaders, especially finance ministers and central bank governors, from all over the world are expected to join the meetings. In this regard, the WEF participants showed their willingness to cooperate with Thailand, and the private sector is also ready to join in showing Thailand’s potential.

Meanwhile, the Minister of Commerce said that, at the WEF 2026, Thailand showcased its strategic shift toward seeking new markets, new forms of trade, and new cooperation in order to reduce global volatility. Thailand positions itself as “a partner to all” by remaining impartial, as the new trade era needs to focus on mutual benefit and trust.

She said that Thailand's representatives also showcased Thailand’s role, as chair of the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) negotiations, in focusing on a digital, sustainable, and high-value economy. and in promoting DEFA, which would make ASEAN become the first global region to connect digital economies.

Moreover, she said, on this occasion, the Thai delegation held an FTA negotiation with Canada in order to achieve an FTA agreement between the two countries within this year. It also held a consultation with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in order to promote the creative economy for the new generation.