Siam Trade Development at the Russian-Thai Investment Forum 2026
CEO Diego Sala contributes to discussions on international trade and Food & Agriculture, and is interviewed by The Nation on international business and market opportunities.
Siam Trade Development (STD) took part in the Russian-Thai Investment Forum 2026, held in Bangkok on 30–31 October, contributing its experience in international business, regulatory affairs and market entry in Thailand.
Represented by its CEO, Diego Sala, the company participated in the forum as a panellist and joined the Food & Agriculture round table, while also receiving media attention through an interview with The Nation, one of Thailand’s leading English-language newspapers.
The participation reflects Siam Trade Development’s growing engagement with international business communities and its ongoing work supporting foreign investors and companies seeking to establish or expand their presence in Thailand.
Sharing Practical Experience in International Trade
During the panel discussion on the Made in Russia National Pavilion and the Russian-Thai Trade Platform, Diego Sala shared practical insights into the challenges faced by exporters entering the Thai market.
His contribution focused on the importance of preparation during the first 90 days of an export operation, highlighting three recurring areas of risk: product certification, regulatory licensing, and consistency between product labelling and shipping documentation.
As reported by The Nation in its coverage of the forum, these issues can affect commercial operations long before products reach the final customer.
The discussion reinforced a principle central to STD’s approach: regulatory compliance is an integral part of international business strategy, not simply an administrative requirement.
Thailand–Russia: Opportunities in Food & Agriculture
Diego Sala also participated in the Food & Agriculture round table, where participants discussed opportunities to strengthen trade and cooperation between Thailand and Russia.
Both markets offer significant potential, although differences in regulatory requirements, sanitary standards and market access conditions remain important challenges for companies looking to develop bilateral trade.
Turning these opportunities into sustainable business requires a sound understanding of both markets, appropriate local partnerships and early consideration of regulatory requirements.
The Nation Interviews Diego Sala
The forum also provided an opportunity to share Siam Trade Development’s perspective with a wider business audience.
The Nation approached Diego Sala for an interview on international markets and business opportunities, recognising his experience in international trade and Thailand’s regulatory environment.
The interview is available in the newspaper’s video coverage of the event.
Watch the interview with Diego Sala – The Nation
Siam Trade Development: Supporting International Business in Thailand
Siam Trade Development’s participation in the forum reflects its commitment to supporting foreign investors and international companies navigating Thailand’s business and regulatory environment.
With extensive experience in Thai regulatory affairs and international market entry, STD works with businesses from different countries and industries, helping them understand local requirements and develop compliant market-entry strategies.
Supporting Russian investors is part of this broader international commitment, alongside the company’s ongoing work with businesses from Europe, China, Asia and other global markets.
For Siam Trade Development, international business is not just about identifying opportunities. It is about understanding the market, navigating its requirements and creating the conditions for long-term success.
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