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Thailand’s DC embassy has signed Continental Strategy to a three-month contract for government advocacy services.
The pact, which went into effect July 30, carries a monthly retainer set for $73,300.
Continental will assist the office of commercial affairs with its relationship with US policymakers.
At the conclusion of the contract’s term, Thailand and Continental “will mutually evaluate services and engagement and decide whether to continue engagement for an additional nine months,” according to the agreement.
The Thai government has called Donald Trump’s 19 percent tariff its biggest economic challenge. The US is Thailand’s No. 1 export market.
The State Dept’s Aug. 12 human rights report on Thailand noted “credible reports of: arbitrary arrest and detention; serious restrictions on freedom of expression and media freedom, including censorship; and significant restrictions on workers’ freedom of association.”
Continental president & founder Carlos Trujillo heads the Thailand team.
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office has enlisted Checkmate Government Relations for strategic counsel under a six-month pact worth $300K.
Danny O’Brien, who was Fox Corp. executive VP and head of government relations, has signed on to represent the Embassy of Qatar.
The London office of Burson Group has retained Finn Partners’ New York office to strengthen the visibility of Ras Al Khaimah, which is one of the United Arab Emirates.
Hogan Lovells has expanded its relationship with Ukraine to reflect the implementation of the 50/50 US-Ukrainian partnership to develop its critical minerals.
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck has agreed to provide government relations and PA services to the Kingdom of Morocco.
