Thailand's Energy Minister Eknath highlighted the success of hosting Gastech 2026 (September 14-17) in Bangkok, claiming business deals valued at over $20 billion USD and broader strategic gains. Beyond energy sector contracts, the minister emphasized that hosting the global conference allowed Thailand to showcase its investment potential and quality of life to 50,000 participants from 150 countries, fostering long-term investor confidence and enabling direct engagement with global policymakers on energy security, LNG, and AI-driven electricity demand.