The Director, Department of Trade (DoTr), Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) inaugurated the Business Matching Session between a Thai Business Delegation and  Bhutanese private sector on 18 May 2026. The event was aimed at enhancing trade, networking and exploring investment opportunities between the private sector of Bhutan and Thailand following the recent signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Prior to the business matching session, the Ministry also delivered a presentation on Bhutan’s trade regulations and investment policies to the Thai Business Delegation on 15 May 2026. The presentation aimed to familiarize the delegates with existing trade and investment related rules and procedures, thereby facilitating smoother trade and business engagement between the private sector of both countries.

The event was organized by the Ministry of Commerce Thailand, Thai Trade Center and Royal Thai Embassy Bangladesh in collaboration with the MoICE and Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The twelve member Thai business delegation was in the country for the last four days accompanied by officials from the Thai Trade Center, Dhaka and Department of International Trade Promotion, Thailand.