In this occasion, the ambassador and embassy representatives provided a briefing on Thai-Spanish relations, focusing on trade, and the export and import, as well as the embassy's efforts to promote economic cooperation with Spain.

 

In addition, the committee also met to discuss trade and investment with Ms. Laura Jarillo Carrasco, Deputy Director General for International Trade and Investment, and officials at the Ministry of Economy, Commerce, and Business of the Kingdom of Spain. The committee also visited El Corte Ingles, a leading retail department store in Spain that imports Thai products, and its affiliated businesses, including life/health insurance and leading clothing brands, as well as Viajes El Corte Ingles, which sells travel packages to Thailand. From January to November 2024, the sales of travel packages to Thailand showed a remarkable growth rate of 34.25% compared to the previous year.