On 7 July 2026, at 10.00 hrs., Ms. Sabeeda Thaised, Minister of Culture, assigned Mrs. Chotika Akkrakitsophakul, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Culture, to hold a discussion with Mr. Osama Kokandy, Chairman of the Saudi-Thai Business Council, to exchange views on ways to strengthen economic and cultural cooperation between Thailand and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The discussion also explored opportunities to promote Thai Cultural Products (CPOT), particularly Thai aromatic and herbal wellness products, as well as jewelry, in Saudi Arabia’s high-purchasing-power market. In addition, both sides exchanged views and constructive recommendations on further advancing cultural cooperation between the two countries.
The meeting was attended by Ms. Sawanya Paleekhet, President of the Thai-Arab Tourism Association, Ms. Urusaya Intrasuksri, Assistant Permanent Secretary for Culture, and relevant officials, at the Ministry of Culture.