Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister, presided over the activity “Revitalize, Restore, and Rejoice in Lanna” under the Ministry of Finance’s Mobile Finance initiative, which included on-site visits to flood-affected areas in Chiang Rai. She was accompanied by Mr. Pichai Chunhavajira, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance; Mr. Julapun Amornvivat and Dr. Paopoom Rojanasakul, Deputy Ministers of Finance; Cabinet members; and Mr. Lavaron Sangsnit, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance. During the event, the delegation witnessed the signing of working capital credit facilities to support liquidity for two Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM Thailand) clients impacted by recent flooding in northern Thailand. The agreements were signed between Dr. Rak Vorrakitpokatorn, President of EXIM Thailand, and Ms. Aksornsil Kaewbudda, Managing Director of Amerasian Fragrance Research Co., Ltd., as well as Ms. Jaruwan Natinwiroon, Managing Director of Thaitea Suwirun Co., Ltd. The ceremony took place at Mae Sai Border Checkpoint 1, Mae Sai Customs House, Chiang Rai, on December 1, 2024.
 
As a state-owned specialized financial institution under the Ministry of Finance, EXIM Thailand presented its achievements under its mandate as a Green Development Bank. The Bank aims to empower Thai entrepreneurs, including SMEs across various industries, to launch or expand their businesses sustainably in the evolving global trade landscape by adopting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. These efforts support the transition toward a low-carbon society and long-term sustainable development. EXIM Thailand also showcased export products from clients that integrate ESG principles into their production and business operations. Featured exhibitors included Amerasian Fragrance Research Co., Ltd., a manufacturer and exporter of air fresheners and deodorizing products, and Thaitea Suwirun Co., Ltd., a producer and exporter of herbal teas cultivated through organic farming methods. Through financial support such as working capital loans for liquidity enhancement and export credit insurance to mitigate non-payment risks from overseas buyers, EXIM Thailand continues to drive trade and investment while fostering balanced and sustainable growth for communities, the nation, and the global economy.