Chadchart pushes 3-way collaboration to boost grassroots economy

Matichon•General•10d ago

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Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt chaired a meeting on September 10 to drive the city's economic strategy through collaboration between government, business, and citizens.

•Chadchart Sittipunt led a meeting on September 10 at Bangkok Metropolitan Administration City Hall (Sao Chingcha).
•The strategy focuses on connecting businesses of all sizes, from big corporates and SMEs to micro-enterprises.
•Bangkok Metropolitan Administration identified four roles as an 'enabler': partner coordination, data services, regulatory facilitation, and city branding.
•Specific support plans include developing a business credit system for micro-entrepreneurs and utilizing 'City Mascots' for community products.

Overview

•On September 10 at 09.00, Chadchart Sittipunt chaired a meeting at the Nopparat Room, 5th Floor of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration City Hall (Sao Chingcha).
•Chadchart Sittipunt stated that a strong city economy is the foundation for sustainable growth and the heart of Bangkok's development.
•Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is implementing a four-pronged 'enabler' role involving partner coordination, providing Open Data, digitalizing government services via BMA One Stop Service, and creating city branding.
•Bangkok Metropolitan Administration established support paths for three groups: Large Enterprise & Investment, SMEs (Growth & Innovation), and Micro & Local Economy.
•For the Micro & Local Economy group, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration plans to increase trading spaces, distribute at least 50 'Im Thong' centers, and develop a business credit system.
•The economic framework aligns with OECD guidelines, the 20-year National Strategy, the 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan, and the 20-year Bangkok Development Plan (2028–2032).
•The meeting considered the draft appointment of the Bangkok City Economic Development Policy Committee and three specific driving committees.
•Chadchart Sittipunt intends to establish sub-committees with clear structures and missions, expecting completion by next week.

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Key Quotes

Chadchart Sittipunt

"The important role of Bangkok is to be the 'coordinator and pusher' linking the public sector, business sector, and the people."

บทบาทสำคัญของกรุงเทพมหานคร คือการเป็น ‘ผู้ประสานและผู้ผลักดัน’ เชื่อมโยงภาครัฐ ภาคธุรกิจ และประชาชน

Key Entities

Person

Chadchart Sittipunt(ชัชชาติ สิทธิพันธุ์)ℹ️

Governor of Bangkok who chaired the meeting to drive the city's economic strategy.

Torsak Chotimongkol(ต่อศักดิ์ โชติมงคล)

Expert Advisor to the Governor of Bangkok.

Wisanu Sapsonpol(วิศณุ ทรัพย์สมพล)

Deputy Governor of Bangkok.

Kanokwan Eiamlim(กนกวรรณ เอี่ยมลิ้ม)

Deputy Permanent Secretary for Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.

Organization

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The city administration acting as a coordinator and enabler for economic development.

Strategy and Evaluation Department(สำนักยุทธศาสตร์และประเมินผล)

A department of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration present at the meeting.

OECDℹ️

An international organization whose economic framework is linked to the city's development strategy.

Bangkok City Economic Development Policy Committee(คณะกรรมการนโยบายพัฒนาเศรษฐกิจเมืองกรุงเทพมหานคร)

A committee chaired by the Governor of Bangkok to push economic missions.

Place

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration City Hall (Sao Chingcha)(ศาลาว่าการกรุงเทพมหานคร (เสาชิงช้า))

The location where the economic driving meeting took place.

Policy

20-Year National Strategy(ยุทธศาสตร์ชาติ 20 ปี)

A national framework regarding competitiveness linked to the city's economic strategy.

13th National Economic and Social Development Plan(แผนพัฒนาเศรษฐกิจและสังคมแห่งชาติ ฉบับที่ 13)

A national plan specifically mentioning the strengthening of SMEs in its 7th milestone.

Bangkok Development Plan 20-Year Phase 4 (2028–2032)(แผนพัฒนากรุงเทพมหานคร 20 ปี ระยะที่ 4 (พ.ศ. 2571–2575))

A city development plan focused on the dimension of a good economy.