Taksin is apparently also interested in strengthening bilateral ties between Thailand and other country. Besides his intention to set up a bilateral FTA and a rice pool arrangement with India, Taksin may have other reasons to promote better relations with India. For example, Taksin is very interested in India’s rising fame in the information technology sector. Since Taksin, a founder of the Shinawatra Group, is a business tycoon in computer appliances and telecommunications, he may be personally interested in exploring business opportunities for the Shinawatra Group