Association Introduction
The Asian – International Trade and Investment Association (AITIA) is legally established and approved by the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand. It is comprised of senior Thai politicians, renowned scholars, and elite business leaders. The association is dedicated to providing trade and investment services within the Asia (10+6) Free Trade Zone, aiming to drive economic development and promote cultural exchange.
With over 1,300 member organizations across various industries, the association brings together experts and scholars from Thai universities and research institutes to conduct studies on economic and trade issues in ASEAN and Asian countries. AITIA has established liaison offices in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen.
In recent years, under China’s Belt and Road Initiative and the upgraded China-ASEAN Free Trade Zone strategy, the association has strengthened interactions with various sectors in China. It has signed over 80 strategic cooperation agreements with Chinese governmental bodies and trade associations and hosted more than 100 market analysis forums, including “Exploring ASEAN Opportunities, Entering Thailand” covering industries such as jewelry, machinery, beverage packaging, pharmaceuticals, and food.
Since 2016, AITIA has collaborated with the Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Industry, and Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSMEP) to organize the “Thai Brands China Tour” across several Chinese cities. It has also hosted Thailand’s pavilion in high-profile Chinese exhibitions, such as the “Maritime Silk Road Expo” in Fuzhou and the “Halal Food Exhibition” in Qinghai.
To expand its influence and enhance service quality, the association has successfully organized nine editions of the “ASEAN (Bangkok) China Import and Export Commodity Expo” and ten editions of the “ASEAN-China Economic and Trade Forum.” These events have attracted representatives from multiple Chinese provinces, establishing the expo as a renowned platform for Chinese enterprises to explore ASEAN markets.
AITIA received the “Outstanding Association” award from the Ministry of Commerce in 2013-2014 and was honored as a long-term strategic partner of the Thai government in 2015. The association signed a cooperation agreement at the Government House with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and has continued to achieve significant accolades in subsequent years.
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