SweCham Business Connect
September 2024
September 2024
Be part of our SweCham Business Connect to establish valuable connections and discover exciting collaboration opportunities!
SweCham warmly invites all members and friends to join us for the upcoming SweCham Business Connect on Thursday, 5 September 2024, from 18:30 to 21:00, at the Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn.
Gather with fellow members and friends in the heart of Bangkok to connect with experts and entrepreneurs from Thailand's international business community. This event offers a unique opportunity to foster dynamic exchanges of ideas and collaboration with leading professionals from various industries while enjoying delicious cocktails and drinks throughout the evening.
Grab this chance to strengthen your business connections!
Event Details
Date: Thursday, 5 September 2024
Time: 18:30 – 21:00
Venue: Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn (BTS Surasak) (MAP)
Tickets
🎟️ SweCham Members: 600 THB
🎟️ Supporting Organisations Members: 600 THB
🎟️ Non-members: 1,200 THB
*Prices include cocktail food and free-flow soft drinks and alcoholic drinks.
**No cancellations 48 hrs before the event. No-shows will be invoiced.
Would you like to gain further exposure for your business? SweCham offers a variety of event sponsorship opportunities to help you boost your brand visibility!
If you would like to discuss further details, please do not hesitate to contact our Executive Director, Dr Pojanath Bhatanacharoen, at [email protected].
Gather with fellow members and friends in the heart of Bangkok to connect with experts and entrepreneurs from Thailand's international business community. This event offers a unique opportunity to foster dynamic exchanges of ideas and collaboration with leading professionals from various industries while enjoying delicious cocktails and drinks throughout the evening.
Grab this chance to strengthen your business connections!
Event Details
Date: Thursday, 5 September 2024
Time: 18:30 – 21:00
Venue: Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn (BTS Surasak) (MAP)
Tickets
🎟️ SweCham Members: 600 THB
🎟️ Supporting Organisations Members: 600 THB
🎟️ Non-members: 1,200 THB
*Prices include cocktail food and free-flow soft drinks and alcoholic drinks.
**No cancellations 48 hrs before the event. No-shows will be invoiced.
Would you like to gain further exposure for your business? SweCham offers a variety of event sponsorship opportunities to help you boost your brand visibility!
If you would like to discuss further details, please do not hesitate to contact our Executive Director, Dr Pojanath Bhatanacharoen, at [email protected].
Location
Date and Time
Thursday, 5 September 2024,
18:30 – 21:00
18:30 – 21:00
Event Programme
18:00 – 18:30
Registration Opens
18:30 – 18:35
Guests invited to gather for the presentation
18:35 – 18:40
Welcoming remarks from the SweCham President, Khun Peter Björk
18:40 – 19:00
Special Talk from Secretary General Khun Narit Therdsteerasukdi from the Board of Investment Thailand on 'Thailand's Investment and Business Opportunities'
19:00 – 21:00
Networking and Mingle
Introducing Khun Narit Therdsteerasukdi
We are honoured that Secretary General Khun Narit Therdsteerasukdi will be joining us from the Board of Investment Thailand as our special guest at this event. The evening will feature a special presentation by Khun Narit, who will be offering valuable insights into Thailand’s investment landscape.
Please see below for Khun Narit Therdsteerasukdi's CV, highlighting his extensive experience in investment promotion and economic policy.
Please see below for Khun Narit Therdsteerasukdi's CV, highlighting his extensive experience in investment promotion and economic policy.
Education
1994 - Bachelor of Economics (Honors), Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok
1995 - Master of Arts in Economics, Boston University, USA
1997 - Bachelor of Law, Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok
1998 - Cert. in Economic Management for Development, Curtin University, Australia
2013 - Advanced Certificate in Public Administration and Law King Prajadhipok’s Institute, Bangkok
Work Experience
1995 - Investment Promotion Officer, Investment Services Center, BOI
1998 - Investment Promotion Officer, International Affairs Division, BOI
1999 - Senior Investment Promotion Officer, Planning and Development Division, BOI
2001 - Secondment to the Office of Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs
2002 - Executive Assistant to the Secretary General of BOI
2004 - Secondment to the Office of Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs
- Deputy Director, National One Tambon One Product (OTOP) Coordination Office, The Prime Minister’s Office
2006 - Executive Assistant to the Secretary General of BOI
2008 - Director, Investment Economics Division, Investment Strategy and Policy Bureau, BOI
- Head of the Secretariat, Economic Advisory Committee to the Prime Minister
2011 - Director, Center for New Investment Promotion Strategy and Policy Formulation, BOI
2011 - Executive Advisor, BOI
2014 - Executive Director, Information Technology Bureau, BOI
2015 - Executive Director, Investment Strategy and Policy Bureau, BOI
2016 - Senior Executive Advisor, BOI
2017 - Deputy Secretary General, BOI
2022 – present - Secretary General, Thailand Board of Investment (BOI)
Other Experiences
2023 – present - Member and Secretary, National Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy Committee
2022 – present - Vice President, Chulalongkorn University’s Economics Association
2022 – present - Member of the Board, Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR)
2020 – present - Member of the Civil Service Commission Sub-Committee
2018 – present - Member of the Executive Board, National Nanotechnology Center
2017 – present - Member of the Public Sector Development Sub-Committee
Publications
• Author of “Next Generation Leaders” Pocketbook (2003)
• Author of “Global Village” Pocketbook (2007)
• Chairman of the Working Group and Editor of “The 50th Anniversary of Thailand
Board of Investment (BOI)” Book (2016)
• Columnist and Article Writer, Newspapers and Magazines (1996 – 2022)
Awards and Honors
• Award for Outstanding Civil Servant from the Prime Minister (2015)
• Award for Outstanding Extracurricular Activist from the Dean of Faculty of
Economics, Chulalongkorn University (1994)
• Award for Outstanding Alumni and name has been recorded in the “S.G. Leader
Board”, Saint Gabriel’s College (2023)
• Award for Outstanding Alumni “The ECON ICON” Faculty of Economics,
Chulalongkorn University (2023)
• Award for Outstanding Alumni, Public Administration and Law, King Prajadhipok’s
Institute (2024)
1994 - Bachelor of Economics (Honors), Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok
1995 - Master of Arts in Economics, Boston University, USA
1997 - Bachelor of Law, Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok
1998 - Cert. in Economic Management for Development, Curtin University, Australia
2013 - Advanced Certificate in Public Administration and Law King Prajadhipok’s Institute, Bangkok
Work Experience
1995 - Investment Promotion Officer, Investment Services Center, BOI
1998 - Investment Promotion Officer, International Affairs Division, BOI
1999 - Senior Investment Promotion Officer, Planning and Development Division, BOI
2001 - Secondment to the Office of Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs
2002 - Executive Assistant to the Secretary General of BOI
2004 - Secondment to the Office of Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs
- Deputy Director, National One Tambon One Product (OTOP) Coordination Office, The Prime Minister’s Office
2006 - Executive Assistant to the Secretary General of BOI
2008 - Director, Investment Economics Division, Investment Strategy and Policy Bureau, BOI
- Head of the Secretariat, Economic Advisory Committee to the Prime Minister
2011 - Director, Center for New Investment Promotion Strategy and Policy Formulation, BOI
2011 - Executive Advisor, BOI
2014 - Executive Director, Information Technology Bureau, BOI
2015 - Executive Director, Investment Strategy and Policy Bureau, BOI
2016 - Senior Executive Advisor, BOI
2017 - Deputy Secretary General, BOI
2022 – present - Secretary General, Thailand Board of Investment (BOI)
Other Experiences
2023 – present - Member and Secretary, National Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy Committee
2022 – present - Vice President, Chulalongkorn University’s Economics Association
2022 – present - Member of the Board, Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR)
2020 – present - Member of the Civil Service Commission Sub-Committee
2018 – present - Member of the Executive Board, National Nanotechnology Center
2017 – present - Member of the Public Sector Development Sub-Committee
Publications
• Author of “Next Generation Leaders” Pocketbook (2003)
• Author of “Global Village” Pocketbook (2007)
• Chairman of the Working Group and Editor of “The 50th Anniversary of Thailand
Board of Investment (BOI)” Book (2016)
• Columnist and Article Writer, Newspapers and Magazines (1996 – 2022)
Awards and Honors
• Award for Outstanding Civil Servant from the Prime Minister (2015)
• Award for Outstanding Extracurricular Activist from the Dean of Faculty of
Economics, Chulalongkorn University (1994)
• Award for Outstanding Alumni and name has been recorded in the “S.G. Leader
Board”, Saint Gabriel’s College (2023)
• Award for Outstanding Alumni “The ECON ICON” Faculty of Economics,
Chulalongkorn University (2023)
• Award for Outstanding Alumni, Public Administration and Law, King Prajadhipok’s
Institute (2024)
Join us on 5 September 2024
Expand your network and build valuable connections at the upcoming SweCham Business Connect in September!
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About our Event Partner
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Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn Bangkok is ideally situated in the Sathorn business district and is just minutes from the world-famous Chao Phraya River. The hotel benefits from its own skybridge linked directly to Surasak BTS Station, providing guests quick and easy access around the city, with Siam Station a mere 5 minutes away.
The hotel features four distinctive restaurants and lounges catering to both residential guests as well as outside patrons. Our swimming pool and 24-hour fitness centre are located on the 14th floor, with stunning views of Bangkok. The hotel also offers over 1,800 square meters of event and conference accommodation spread over three entire floors, with 7 meeting rooms, 2 boardrooms and one ballroom that can be divided into 3 small function rooms, with all areas having the benefit of natural light.
The hotel features four distinctive restaurants and lounges catering to both residential guests as well as outside patrons. Our swimming pool and 24-hour fitness centre are located on the 14th floor, with stunning views of Bangkok. The hotel also offers over 1,800 square meters of event and conference accommodation spread over three entire floors, with 7 meeting rooms, 2 boardrooms and one ballroom that can be divided into 3 small function rooms, with all areas having the benefit of natural light.
