On 31 March 2015, The Ambassador met Mr. Norihiko Ishiguro, Vice-Minister for International Affairs, Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry (METI) in order to introduce himself to his new position and to discuss many issues such as Dawei Special Economic Zone, opening market for Thai Agriculture products by Japan, pushing forward the JTEPA and exchange opinions about negotiations on TPP with ...
On 8 December 2011, H.E. Ambassador Virasakdi Futrakul hosted a dinner in honour for members of the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) at the Residence. Special guests included Mr. Masayuki Naoshima, former Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Mr. Tatsuo Hirano, Minister of State for Disaster Management, Mr. Chiaki Takahashi, former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), business leaders and artists from various fields. Minister, Commercial Minister and Industrial Minister Counsellor ...
On 21 October 2013, Ambassador Thanatip Upatising met with Mr. Norihiko Ishiguro, Vice-Minister for International Affairs, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, who succeeded the position in June 2013.
Vice-Minister Ishiguro pointed out that there are many Japanese firms investing in and using Thailand as the hub to expand their business into other ASEAN countries. Ambassador showed gratitude on this and mentioned that Thailand resembles the second home to Japanese firms. Both sides...