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"In the second-last week of May, the AustCham Board of Directors was invited to send one representative to attend a dinner with Prime Minister H.E. General Prayut Chan-o-cha. The dinner was held for Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand, Chairmen of Trade Associations, Presidents of Foreign Chambers of Commerce, Presidents & Secretary-Generals of all Provincial Chambers of Commerce and Young Entrepreneurs’ Chamber of Commerce - totaling approximately 1,200 persons. The dinner was held as part of a two-day forum to discuss policies between the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Provincial Chambers of Commerce to increase the competitiveness of Thai entrepreneurs, as well as to increasing cooperation between government agencies and business organisations to enhance economic development for the country.
The PM's address was broadly focused on 'Together Driving the Thai Economy Towards Stability, Wealth and Sustainability'. Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade Chairman, Khun Isara Vongkusolkit, set the scene with a short presentation on Increasing Competitiveness, Connectivity , Collaboration, Good Governance and Social Responsibility. These three topics form part of a large agenda with many activities that the BOT and TCC have been working towards. The BOT and TCC have worked very closely with the private sector across the country over the last year and have started many great initiatives to positively develop business in Thailand. Click here for a short video of the BOT's 2014-15 initiatives. The BOT has also been very proactive in contributing to the draft constitution - including with foreign chambers of commerce.
Taking to the stage, the PM talked on his vision for his country and a sincere desire to see improvements made for Thai people and visitors/guests to Thailand. He encouraged everyone to work together both strategically and empathetically - using both "Fact and Feeling". Amongst his topics on strengthening Thai industries, trade liberalisation and the unification of ASEAN, there were some specific messages for the foreign business community. The PM reinforced his willingness to engage with foreign business and asked for foreign chambers to continue giving input to the direction of Thailand's development.
Regarding democracy and the election, PM Prayut asked for foreigners to be understanding and patient. He stressed that upmost effort was being put into the draft constitution to benefit Thailand and assist the new government, once elected."
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