RIYADH: The Royal Thai Embassy hosted a ceremony on Wednesday to inaugurate the Thailand Mega Fair 2023 in The Arena Riyadh.
“I am confident that TMX2023 (Thailand Mega Fair 2023) will serve as a platform for fostering closer collaboration between our public and private sectors and expanding new business opportunities and partnerships between the two Kingdoms. To this end, I wish to reaffirm my continued support and commitment in this endeavor,” said the Thailand ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Darm Boontham.
The Thailand Mega Fair aims to highlight Thailand’s renewed presence in the Middle East by showcasing Thai products and services from various industries and sectors.
The fair also underlines the strong relations and cooperation between the two countries.
Some of the notable attendees from the Saudi side included Minister of Commerce Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Khuraiji, Vice Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Mansour bin Hilal Al-Mushait, chairman of the Federation of Saudi Chambers, Hassan Moejeb Alhwaizy, and chairman of the Saudi-Thai Business Council, Sami bin Abdullah Al-Obaidi.
From the Thai side, the inauguration was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Parnpree Bahiddha, Thai Minister of Labor Phipat Ratchakitprakarn and Thai Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Darm Boontham.
Following the opening ceremony, the Saudi minister of commerce and the Thai deputy prime minister toured the fair and spoke to exhibitors who had traveled from Thailand to showcase their products and services.
The Thailand Mega Fair runs until Dec. 16 and is open from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
