Thailand confirms its interest in strategic cooperation with BRICS countries
Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), stated in an exclusive interview at the TV BRICS studio in the Roscongress International Cooperation Area at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum ( SPIEF) 2025 that Thailand and Russia aim to increase bilateral trade and deepen industrial cooperation significantly, according to TV BRICS.
He highlighted the long-standing friendship between Thailand and Russia: 'We have to sign the MOU that has been announced many years ago [...]. The two organisations, the Thai-Russian Business Council and the Russian-Thai Business Council, have to boost the bilateral trade volume between two countries. We set the goal at US$10 billion because at that time the bilateral trade volume between two countries is lower than our potential.'
The FTI Chairman underlined the importance of stepping up bilateral engagement amid global economic shifts.
"This is a good time for our two countries to explore more opportunities and increase exchanges – not only people-to-people and tourism, but also in trade and investment on both sides," he said.
Commenting on Thailand's recognition as a BRICS Partner Country in 2025, Kriengkrai Thiennukul highlighted the group's demographic and economic significance, noting that joining BRICS would open new opportunities for Thailand.
He also stressed the importance of cooperation in the industrial sector: "This is also the strategy of the Thai people, because in Thailand, as you know, our GDP relies 60% on exports. So we are looking for new markets. This is the way forward, and we are excited about the prospect of becoming a BRICS member in the near future."
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