Philippines, Thailand move closer to launching joint Technology Corridor
The Philippines and Thailand are taking major steps toward establishing a bilateral Technology Corridor designed to boost cooperation in digital innovation, startup growth, and inclusive economic development across the region.
The initiative advanced this week following a series of high-level meetings in Bangkok between Philippine and Thai leaders in technology, venture capital, and innovation sectors.

The discussions—led by Bran Ferrer Reluao, special envoy of the President of the Republic of the Philippines to the Kingdom of Thailand for Digital Communications, Innovation, and Technology—focused on building a framework for collaboration that will connect the two nations’ startup ecosystems and expand opportunities for cross-border investment.
Among the key engagements was a meeting with the Thai Startup Trade Association (TSA), led by its president Tanawit Tonekunya, who also serves as CEO of Horganice Co. Ltd. Reluao and TSA officials — including PraIn FinTech Co. Ltd. founder and CEO Permbun Aimsupasit, project manager Sujinun Visitsart, and general manager Natchaya Nararust — discussed ways to foster talent exchange and shared innovation programs between the Philippines and Thailand.
Reluao also met with the Thailand Venture Capital Association (TVCA), headed by it’s president Thanapong Na Ranong, to explore collaboration between Thai venture capital firms and emerging Philippine startups. Talks centered on how venture funding and cross-border investments could drive growth for both nations’ digital economies.
At TechSauce Media, co-founder and CEO Oranuch Lerdsuwankij and business development manager Pompunsa Khotchaprasert hosted discussions on media partnerships and ecosystem-building efforts aimed at strengthening ASEAN’s innovation network.

Further meetings with Krungsri Finnovate — the venture capital arm of Krungsri Bank — focused on financial technology and startup accelerator initiatives. Reluao met with the firm’s acting managing director Palida Artispong, investment manager Suwarathon Bhumkittipiwat, senior portfolio growth manager Saijai Pongsripetch, and head of accelerator and ecosystem Praphasiri Atthachin to explore opportunities for fintech collaboration and investment expansion.
Reluao also conferred with officials from Thailand’s National Innovation Agency (NIA), including its innovation strategy director, Dr. Chaiyatorn “Pocky” Limapornvanich, and senior innovation developer Jittrapon Jirakulsomchok, to pursue joint foresight and policy initiatives supporting the Technology Corridor.
“The Philippines–Thailand Technology Corridor is more than an agreement — it is a vision of partnership built on innovation, trust, and shared progress,” Reluao said. “Through digital collaboration, our nations can lead ASEAN toward an inclusive and technology-driven future.”
At the conclusion of the Bangkok meetings, Thai technology leaders and organizations expressed support for the Technology Corridor, signaling a shared commitment to deepen bilateral innovation and strengthen digital partnerships between the Philippines and Thailand.

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