Ghana is courting Thai capital for a 12,000-hectare oil palm plantation and mill, as President Mahama received credentials from Thailand's new ambassador.

Published 11 Nov 2026, 22:53 GMT

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President John Mahama speaking at a lectern bearing the seal of the Presidency — President John Mahama

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President John Mahama has urged Thai investors to press ahead with plans for a 12,000-hectare oil palm plantation and processing mill, saying his government is ready to back the project.

"I encourage you to continue the engagement between the Tree Crops Development Authority and prospective Thai investors in advancing the proposed establishment of a 12,000-hectare oil palm plantation and a modern processing mill in Ghana," the President said in his remarks at the ceremony.

He named Thai Union Group and Indorama Ventures Packaging among existing investors whose work he called valuable to the economy.

"The growing interest of the Thai business community in Ghana is appreciated and I encourage further investment in manufacturing, agriculture, agro-processing technology and infrastructure," he said.

Ghana also backs talks towards a bilateral investment treaty and a Ghana-Thailand Business Council, which he said would ease trade and shield investors.

"Ghana is ready to work closely with you and reaffirms its commitment to deepening bilateral ties with Thailand, which are founded on mutual respect, shared interests and a common desire to promote economic growth and development," Mahama told the ambassador.

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Mahama urges Thai investors on with 12,000-hectare oil palm project in Ghana

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