Russian-Thai Investment Forum 2025: Together into the future!

Russian-Thai Investment Forum 2025: Together into the future!

It's all happening in Phuket tomorrow! From November 26th to 28th, 2025 you will find this hereRussia-Thailand Investment Forum 2025 (RTIF 2025)instead - a highlight for everyone who is interested in economic cooperation between Russia and Thailand. Organized by the Russian-Thai Chamber of Commerce and supported by the embassies of both countries as well as the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, this event promises plenty of excitement and world-class networking opportunities. Naevna reports, that the opening speech will include high-level participants such as Vichawath Isarapakdee, Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Evgeny Tomikhin, Russian Ambassador to Thailand.

The first two days are all about economic topics. Sessions on investments and strategic partnerships start on November 26th at 10:00 a.m. Important memorandums of understanding (MOUs) will also be signed between various trade councils to further deepen cooperation. Interesting points of discussion include development and real estate projects on Phuket as well as innovative trends in gastronomy and digital transformation. Among the participants are well-known personalities such as Ivan Demchenko, chairman of the Russian-Thai Economic Council and Nirat Pongsitthavorn, the governor of Phuket. The Rusthai Business Forum explains the topics on the agenda that promise an exciting future for bilateral relations.

A look ahead to the next few days

The second day of the event on November 27th is dedicated to important topics such as healthcare and education. Medical advances and innovative approaches that are intended to promote cooperation between both countries will be discussed here. The forum will conclude on November 28th with an exciting program on the creative economy and film industry, including co-production and the effect of artificial intelligence on filmmaking. This is also what guests expectMIR Cultural Festivalto celebrate the 30th anniversary of Russian radio, with performances by popular artists such as JONY and Irakli. Nation Thailand highlights that this festival also strengthens the cultural ties between the two nations.

Another exciting aspect of the forum is the B2B matchmaking zone, where brands from both countries come together to forge potential business relationships. This comes at a time when, as Ivan Demchenko points out, there is growing interest in Russian projects in Thailand. Experts see great potential for investments and synergies, particularly in the hotel, technology and energy sectors.

Bilateral trade figures at a glance

A look at the numbers underlines the urgency and relevance of these talks: Between January and September 2024, bilateral trade between Thailand and Russia was $1.19 billion. Russia has now developed into Thailand's 37th largest trading partner - the large market for Russian tourists and the permanent settlements of many Russians in Thailand play an important role here. This stimulates cooperation and at the same time opens up new perspectives for both economies.

The RTIF 2025 will therefore not only be a showcase for new ideas and partnerships, but also a crucial step towards strengthening the economic ties between Russia and Thailand. Stay tuned for developments and news from Phuket!