France, Prime Minister discusses with organizers of world-class events. both car races and art exhibits along with visiting department stores to expand opportunities for Thai designers
Today (March 9, 2024) at 11:20 a.m. local time in Paris. The Republic of France, which is 6 hours slower than Thailand. Prime Minister Settha Thavisin revealed the results of discussions with organizers of events including world-class racing competitions and world-class art exhibitions. In France that today Miss Paetongthan Shinawatra, leader of the Pheu Thai Party, as Vice Chairman of the National Softpower Strategy Committee also participated in the discussion In consultation with the organizer of Formula E and the organizer who wishes to organize the competition in Thailand, it is considered Meets the needs of Thailand, knowing that the number of EV car reservations in the past fourth quarter More than 40% of reservations are for EVs, which is considered a high rate of use. Therefore, meeting each other is a good sign to p
romote the use of electric cars. On this occasion, we also discussed making appointments with executives to visit potential locations that could be used to organize competitions. Chiang Mai Province, executives will come to visit. This is considered to support green sustainability as well.
As for the second mission, the Prime Minister discussed with the organizers of Art Basel, who had invited them to organize an exhibition in Thailand. which if there are investors flying in It must be taken care of. About taxes Because Art Objects will be imported and this is considered an opportunity for Thai art.
As for the discussion with Gallery Rafayette Department Store, which is considered to be the fifth generation owner, stated that Thai people come to spend at the department store, accounting for more than 2% of total sales. Thailand and France have had a long-standing relationship. and the department store plans to set aside space for new generation designer At the same time the Prime Minister was invited to set
up a pop-up in Thailand, where the Prime Minister confirmed that within this year Thai designers will definitely have the opportunity to sell their products in the department store. and is sure to be an inspiration for a new generation of Thai designers.
last part It is a retail store that has many Thai products for sale, such as importing more than 60,000 kilograms of Thai onions, which the Prime Minister wants to import more Thai products to sell. And if the FTA can be successfully negotiated, it will greatly facilitate Thai products. The Ministry of Commerce has been assigned to coordinate and help solve various problems. Ready to hope that on the 18th of this month, FTA negotiations will end so that Thai products can be displayed in a country that is known as the Fashion Capital City of the World.
Source: Thai News Agency