An Insider View of Post-coup Thailand
Opinions about the impact of Thailand’s 13th coup d'état on its investment climate is polarised between international investors and domestic business community. While international investors remain apprehensive, Thai businesses were relieved that the coup got the country out of a political deadlock. Domestic confidence in its economy has since rose and sparked a rally in the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
Join us for this exclusive session with five of Thailand’s most eminent business and political leaders, as they give an insider’s view of Thailand’s developments, opportunities and direction, post the coup.
Panel of Speakers
Name | Designation |
Dr Surin Pitsuwan | 12th Secretary General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) |
Dr Sarasin Viraphol | Executive Vice President, Charoen Pokphand Group |
Mrs Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul | Chairperson, Toshiba Thailand and President, Thai-Japanese Association |
Mr Chartsiri Sophonpanich | President, Bangkok Bank |
Mr Vikrom Kromadit | CEO, Amata Corporation |
Date: 19 August 2014
Time: 1.30pm to 5.00 pm
Venue: Hotel Intercontinental, 80 Middle Road Singapore 188966
Attire: Business suit
Fees: Complimentary (Limited to two participants per company)
Registration is confirmed only upon receipt of confirmation email.
Event Programme
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1.30pm | Registration |
2.00pm | Opening Remarks Mr Teo Eng Cheong, CEO, International Enterprise Singapore |
2.05pm | Understanding Politics in Thailand Dr Surin Pitsuwan, 12th Secretary General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) |
2.20pm | A local company’s view of post-coup Thailand Dr Sarasin Viraphol, Executive Vice President, Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group |
2.35pm | A foreign investor’s view of post-coup Thailand Mrs Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul Chairperson, Toshiba Thailand and President, Thai-Japanese Association |
2.50pm | Economic outlook: Risks or opportunities? Mr Chartsiri Sophonpanich President, Bangkok Bank |
3.05pm | The way forward for Thailand Mr Vikrom Kromadit CEO, Amata Corporation |
3.20pm | Panel Discussion |
4.00pm | Networking Cocktail |
4.30pm | End |
