Thailand's Deputy PM and Commerce Minister (Supachai) met ITOCHU Corporation's president to elevate Thailand–Japan economic partnership from traditional manufacturing investment to "Co-Creation"—joint technology development, production, and business expansion into third markets and ASEAN. Key target sectors include advanced semiconductors, clean energy, food processing, EVs, data centers, AI, healthcare, and elderly-care services. The Thai government is accelerating regulatory reviews on energy, data centers, and food to attract investments that create jobs, transfer technology, and link local SMEs into value chains. The initiative marks a strategic shift ahead of the 140th anniversary of Thailand–Japan diplomatic ties in 2570, positioning Japan's technology and capital alongside Thailand's production base and ASEAN market access.