Q : What are some past , present , and future goals for Thailand ’ s relationship with the U . S .?
A : Thailand has the longest established diplomatic relations with the United States of any country in Asia . It has been an ally of the United States for many , many decades and is one of the few countries that fought alongside the United States in the Korean , Vietnam and Iraq Wars . Thailand has significant economic and military ties with the United States and regularly holds multiple joint military operations with the United States . It is all about the economy today , so the main goal is to improve trade between our countries , which would be mutually beneficial .
Q : Tell us about your perspective on ways that U . S . -Thailand cooperation may be furthered .
A : The most important thing for Thailand today is trade . The withdrawal of the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership was a setback for U . S . -Thai relations . At one point the U . S . and Thailand were pursuing a bilateral trade agreement ; hopefully that can be reinvigorated .
Q : What are some big picture issues facing Thailand today ?
A : Thailand is a very stable country and is one of the world ’ s leading tourist destinations . Its big issue today is economy ; thus , the importance of multilateral and bilateral trade agreements . The government of Thailand is also laying the groundwork for constitutional reform and for parliamentary elections .
Q : How is the Thai business community uniquely positioning itself to help Americans who are interested in doing business in Thailand ?
A : Thailand Trade Centers in New York City , Chicago , Los Angeles and Miami and the Office of Commercial Affairs at the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington , DC facilitate the opening of businesses in Thailand . They are very business friendly .
area , but predominantly the greater Houston region . Thailand also has an Honorary Consul in Dallas . As stated above , most services we provide are the same as provided by career consular posts .
Q : What are some past , present , and future goals for Thailand ’ s relationship with the U . S .?
A : Thailand has the longest established diplomatic relations with the United States of any country in Asia . It has been an ally of the United States for many , many decades and is one of the few countries that fought alongside the United States in the Korean , Vietnam and Iraq Wars . Thailand has significant economic and military ties with the United States and regularly holds multiple joint military operations with the United States . It is all about the economy today , so the main goal is to improve trade between our countries , which would be mutually beneficial .
Q : Tell us about your perspective on ways that U . S . -Thailand cooperation may be furthered .
A : The most important thing for Thailand today is trade . The withdrawal of the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership was a setback for U . S . -Thai relations . At one point the U . S . and Thailand were pursuing a bilateral trade agreement ; hopefully that can be reinvigorated .
Q : What are some big picture issues facing Thailand today ?
A : Thailand is a very stable country and is one of the world ’ s leading tourist destinations . Its big issue today is economy ; thus , the importance of multilateral and bilateral trade agreements . The government of Thailand is also laying the groundwork for constitutional reform and for parliamentary elections .
Q : How is the Thai business community uniquely positioning itself to help Americans who are interested in doing business in Thailand ?
A : Thailand Trade Centers in New York City , Chicago , Los Angeles and Miami and the Office of Commercial Affairs at the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington , DC facilitate the opening of businesses in Thailand . They are very business friendly .
The Thai business community here in Houston is predominantly comprised of small businesses , but there is a very vigorous and active Thai Texas Business Association headed by Pat Ratana . Their web address is www . facebook . com / ThaiTexasAssociation .
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