Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his cabinet have invited over 35 high-level executives from 10 key industrial sectors to Government House. The meeting is scheduled for 5pm today and is aimed at exchanging perspectives and brainstorming strategies to enhance Thailand’s economic competitiveness.
The prominent attendees represent the pillars of the Thai economy, categorised as follows:
· The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) & The Tourism Council of Thailand:
o Dr. Poj Aramwattananont, chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade of Thailand.
o Pimjai Leeissaranukul, chairwoman of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
o Payong Srivanich, chairman of the Thai Bankers' Association.
o Chai Arunanondchai, president of the Tourism Council of Thailand.
· Financial Institutions
o Kobsak Pootrakool, senior executive vice president of Bangkok Bank, attending on behalf of President Chartsiri Sophonpanich.
o Kattiya Indaravijaya, chief executive officer of Kasikornbank (KBank).
o Sarut Ruttanaporn, chief executive officer of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB).
· Agribusiness & Food Industry
o Dhanin Chearavanont, senior chairman of Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group.
o Vasit Taepaisitphongse, chief executive officer and acting president – International Business of Betagro Plc.
o Sopon Racharaksa, executive vice president of Thai Beverage (ThaiBev), attending on behalf of Chief Executive Officer and President Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi.
o Waraporn Osathaphan, senior executive vice president of Siam Kubota Corporation.
· Electronics & Automotive
o Sampan Silapanad, senior consultant for Business Alliances Development at Delta Electronics (Thailand).
o Norachet Saetang, country manager at Seagate Technology (Thailand).
o Kalin Sarasin, chairman of the board of Toyota Motor Thailand.
o Issarapap Uchotananan, director at Honda Automobile (Thailand).
o Khanchit Chaisupho, vice president at Great Wall Motor Manufacturing (Thailand).
· Energy & Utilities
o Sarath Ratanavadi, chief executive officer of Gulf Development.
o Kongkrapan Intarajang, chief executive officer and president of PTT Plc.
o Chaiwat Kovavisarach, group chief executive officer and president of Bangchak Corporation (BCP).
· Hospitality & Healthcare
o Thienprasit Chaiyapatranun, president of the Thai Hotels Association.
o Prachoom Tantiprasertsuk, vice president of Operations for Southern Thailand, Dusit Thani Plc, attending on behalf of Group Chief Executive Officer Chanin Donavanik.
o Dr. Poramaporn Prasarttong-Osoth, chief executive officer of Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS).
(Note: Linda Lisahapanya, managing director of Bumrungrad International Hospital is unable to attend.)
· Construction & Real Estate (Industrial Estates)
o Liza Ngamtrakulpanit, president of the Thai Contractors Association under H.M. The King’s Patronage
o Thammasak Sethaudom, president and chief executive officer of Siam Cement Group (SCG).
o Plew Trivisvavet, chairman of the executive board, CH. Karnchang.
o Jareeporn Jarukornsakul, group chief executive officer of WHA Corporation.
· SMEs, Retail & Consumer Goods
o Naphaphong Thiraworn, president of the Thai SME Federation.
o Chanavat Uahwatanasakul, president and chief executive officer of Central Pattana (CPN).
o Supaluck Umpujh, chairwoman of The Mall Group.
o Vathit Chokwatana, managing director of Saha Pathanapibul.
o Dalad Sapthavichaikul, chairman of Saha Union.
o Tos Chirathivat, chief executive officer of Central Group.
o Yothin Dumnernchanvanit, president of Double A (1991).
