Bangkok--31 Oct--Exim
The Thammasat Economics Association will organize its annual seminar titled “Thai Economy after Reform…Perish or Prosper” to provide a forum for economic experts to brainstorm and discuss on the prospect of the Thai economy under the “Sufficiency Economy” philosophy in a bid to boost the competitiveness of Thai entrepreneurs in the global market.
Dr. Naris Chaiyasoot, President of the Thammasat Economics Association, said that the changing political and economic factors in Thailand this year have caused concerns and uncertainties in the direction of the Thai economy among entrepreneurs, foreign investors and other related parties. To address this prevailing issue, the Association will hold a seminar titled “Thai Economy after Reform…Perish or Prosper” at the ESCAP Hall, United Nations Conference Center, Bangkok, on Thursday November 23, 2006 between 8.30-17.00 hrs. This seminar will be a forum where key representatives from both public and private agencies assess and analyze the Thai economic situations while emphasizing the philosophy of Sufficiency Economy. The seminar will also attempt to identify and suggest strategies that will lead towards an increase in Thailand’s global market share and more sustainable economic development.
In this seminar, a keynote speech will be given by H.E. Prof. Dr. Kasem Watanachai, Member of the Privy Council, on the “Sufficiency Economic Principle…an Alternative for the Thai Economy and Society.” M.R. Pridiyathorn Devakula, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, will preside over the opening ceremony and deliver opening remarks. Other discussion topics include Thai Economy after Reform, Position of the Thai Economy in the World Economy and How to Make the Thai Economy Competitive. The guest speakers include Dr. Thanong Bidaya, Former Minister of Finance; Dr. Narongchai Akrasanee, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, Export-Import Bank of Thailand; Mr. Pramon Sutivong, Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand; Mr. Santi Vilassakdanont, Chairman of The Federation of Thai Industries; Dr. Supavud Saicheua, Managing Director (Head of Research Group), Phatra Securities Public Company Limited. The seminar will be conducted in Thai with simultaneous English translation. Registration fee is 3,000 baht per person. For reservation or further information, please contact tel. 0 2271 3700, 0 2617 2111 ext. 1131, 1157