On 17 June 2026, H.E. Mr. Tanee Sangrat, Ambassador of Thailand to the ROK, presided over the launch of Seoul–Thailand Startup & Innovation Space (STSiS). The event was attended by Mr. Jong Pil Yoo, President of Korea Institute of Startups & Entrepreneurship Development (KISED) and, Dr. Sura-at Supachatturat, Deputy Executive Director of Innovation Finance, National Innovation Agency (NIA), who offered congratulatory remarks. This inaugural event featured selected Thai startups led by NIA through the Global Investment Link (GIL) Program, alongside other promising Thai innovators, connecting directly with Korean investors, strategic partners, and ecosystem leaders.

STSiS will provide support to Thai startups/tech SMEs who are interested in expanding their business in Korea as well as Korean startups to expand their ventures in Thailand and beyond, by providing Ad Hoc working space and venue for organising activities to support startups and technology and innovation related SMEs, including side events, receptions, pitching, and business matching.