Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade of Thailand. Organize a big seminar Bringing together Thai and international business sectors to discuss sustainability issues to solve the economic crisis. Prepare to prepare a new government white paper at the end of the year.
Mr. Sanan Angubolkul, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade of Thailand Revealed that the Chamber of Commerce joins forces with Ministry of Commerce, Trade Associations and Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand Organizing a big seminar of the Thai Chamber of Commerce for the year 2023 under the theme Connect Competitive Sustainable on September 5, 2023 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. To be part of the celebration of the 90th anniversary of the Thai Chamber of Commerce
The event is considered a platform for creating cooperation (Connect) between the public sector and the private sector, both Thailand and abroad, to discuss and find ways to cooperate in driving the economy that places importance on the environment and society. with an important highlight being a special lecture on the topic “Policy guidelines for the new landscape of the Thai financial sector for the digital economy and sustainable growth” by Mr. Tarith Pan Piamrat Assistant Governor Financial Institutions Policy Group, BoT, and a special lecture on the topic "Openness, building relationships, connections to balance" by Ms. Danucha Pitchayanan, Secretary-General of the NESDB. At the same time, we focus on enhancing our competitiveness. (Competitive) of the country through creating awareness of the application of digital technology, especially AI, to enhance the competitiveness of the business sector.
In this regard, we were honored by Dr. Kobsak Phutrakul, Chairman of the OSMEP Executive Committee, to give a special lecture on the topic “Thailand's competitiveness in the new world. And the final point is to create sustainability. (Sustainable) of the business sector that takes into account the environment and society In the past, large businesses with potential have already moved forward with this approach. and is ready to transfer knowledge and experience to SMEs so that they can adjust to be in line with Thailand's goals announced at the COP26 meeting, including being Carbon Neutrality in 2050 and Net Zero by 2065, which the Chamber of Commerce It is believed that this part is not an option but will be the survival of Thai businesses that must compete and change themselves to meet the new world trade standards in the near future.
However, the important lecture topics included Using AI to Tackle Thailand's Most Urgent Challenges and Turning Them into Opportunities, Clean and Safe Food Production in Thailand, Climate Change, Thai Legislation, and Opportunities, IoT and Monitoring for Clean Air and Sustainable. Transportation, Wrap up and optimal approach to AI Governance and Policies, as well as various discussion activities in the Mini Stage area throughout the day. In addition, the event also held the awarding of outstanding trade association awards under the cooperation of the Department of Business Development. trade Ministry of Commerce Together with the Trade Association Promotion and Development Committee Thai Chamber of Commerce To honor outstanding trade associations and executives who have managed their organizations effectively.
However, the Chamber of Commerce hopes that this seminar will be one of the forums for brainstorming additional opinions and proposals from the business sector, both domestic and international. To be collected as part of the Thai Chamber of Commerce's proposal that will be prepared in a white paper to be given to the Prime Minister and the new government team during this coming November. In particular, the urgent economic proposals of the Chamber of Commerce include: 1) Solving the problems of people's livelihoods. through economic stimulus policies Policy to reduce the cost of living and reduce private sector costs 2) Promote the tourism sector which is the main engine of the Thai economy in the last quarter and during the tourist season; and 3) accelerating the disbursement of the budget that is still pending. and expedite the preparation of the 2024 expenditure budget to ensure continuity in driving various plans. Including hastening to build confidence among investors. Under close collaboration between the public and private sectors through the FTI mechanism. every level to drive GDP This year, it can grow by more than 3% and be a driving force for next year's GDP to grow by 5%.
Source: Thai News Agency