Thailand to host meet to woo global investors
CAMIL PARKHE | Monday, 6 February 2017 AT 01:04 PM IST
PUNE: Thailand Board of Investment will organise an international seminar ‘Opportunity Thailand 2017’ in Bangkok on February 15 to promote investment opportunities in Thailand and share with the global community the Thailand 4.0 model driven by value-based economy.The seminar is expected to be attended by over 2,500 investors, a statement issued here said.
According to Hirunya Suchinai, Secretary General of the Board of Investment Thailand (BOI), Thailand Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha will preside over the seminar and deliver a keynote speech on ‘Thailand 4.0 Means Opportunity Thailand’.
Key speakers at the seminar, include Deputy Prime Minister Dr Somkid Jatusripitak, Minister attached to the Prime Minister Office Dr. Suvit Maesincee and Industry Minister Dr Uttama Savanayana.
The seminar will include sessions on various industries including aerospace, automation and robotics and medical devices, with key speakers in such respective sectors.
According to Thai government’s 4.0 model, 10 new target industries have been identified as the New Engines of Growth to transform the country into a regional innovation hub through the use of creativity, advanced technology, research and development and human resource development.
Some of the new engine of growth industries are next-generation automotive, smart electronics, digital, affluent medical and wellness tourism, agricultural and biotechnology, food for the future, aerospace, automation and robotics.
Thailand Board of Investment has planned roadshows in Thailand and abroad in order to attract new investment.
The Board of Investment delegations will also visit Singapore, India, South Korea, the US, Germany, Sweden and Japan to attract investors to Thailand.
