On 29 September 2026, Mr. Racha Aribarg, Consul-General of Thailand in Chennai, participated in the “Namaste Asia 2026: South India Meets Asia” seminar, organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Southern Region, in Chennai, under the theme “South India & Southeast Asia: Driving Manufacturing & Supply Chain Partnerships.” During the “Diplomatic Perspectives” session, Consul-General Racha shared his views on the opportunities and potential for the Thai private sector to promote trade and investment cooperation between Thailand and various states in South India.