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Chamber of Commerce to bring local SMEs to meet PM on June 10 for white paper

Chamber of Commerce to bring local SMEs to meet PM on June 10 for white paper

Matichon•Economy•1d ago

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The Thai Chamber of Commerce is organizing a meeting with local SMEs and the Prime Minister on June 10 to present a white paper containing proposals for economic stimulus and development.

  • •The Thai Chamber of Commerce is coordinating a nationwide consultation with regional chambers and local SMEs to gather input for economic development proposals.
  • •A 'white paper' compiling these proposals will be presented to the Prime Minister on June 10 at Government House.
  • •The objective is to address current economic challenges and short-term (3-6 months) 'quick win' strategies, alongside longer-term development plans aligning with the 2027 budget.
  • •The meeting will include discussions on legal reforms to improve business efficiency and combat corruption, in line with Thailand's OECD aspirations.

Overview

  • •On May 28, sources from the Thai Chamber of Commerce announced upcoming meetings.
  • •On May 30-31, the Thai Chamber of Commerce will convene with 5 regional chambers to gather input.
  • •Regional chambers have already held preliminary meetings and compiled issues and suggestions from each area.
  • •On June 10, the Thai Chamber of Commerce will meet with the Prime Minister at Government House to present a white paper.
  • •On June 10, the Thai Chamber of Commerce will discuss government policy with Deputy Prime Minister Parnnil Prasath-nukul.
  • •The Prime Minister has a commitment to combat corruption to elevate transparency standards and support Thailand's OECD membership bid.
  • •The Thai Chamber of Commerce will bring local entrepreneurs and SMEs to the meeting with the Prime Minister to delve into specific issues and practical solutions.
  • •Current purchasing power and the economy are not as strong as expected, necessitating PM's directive for fast and relevant action.

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Key Entities

Organization

Thai Chamber of Commerce(หอการค้าไทย)ℹ️
The organization coordinating meetings with SMEs and the Prime Minister to discuss economic proposals.
SMEs(กลุ่มเอสเอ็มอี)ℹ️
Small and medium-sized enterprises that will be brought to meet the Prime Minister to discuss their issues.
Ministry(กระทรวง)
The government body whose budget for 2027 is being considered for economic development plans.
OECDℹ️
The organization Thailand aims to join, which requires elevated standards of transparency and anti-corruption.

Person

Prime Minister(นายกรัฐมนตรี)
The head of government who will meet with the Thai Chamber of Commerce to discuss economic white paper proposals.
Mr. Pakorn Nilprapas(นายปกรณ์ นิลประพันธ์)
The Deputy Prime Minister with whom the Thai Chamber of Commerce will discuss government policy.

Law

White Paper(สมุดปกขาว)ℹ️
A compilation of problems and proposals from the Chamber of Commerce and SMEs to be presented to the government.

Timeline

June 10(10 มิถุนายน)
The date the Thai Chamber of Commerce will present the white paper to the Prime Minister.
May 28(28 พฤษภาคม)
The date from which sources from the Thai Chamber of Commerce made a statement.
May 30-31(30-31 พฤษภาคม)
The dates during which the Thai Chamber of Commerce will meet with its regional chapters.
2027
The fiscal year for which the government's budget is being considered for development plans.
June 8-9(8-9 มิถุนายน)
The original dates for the mobile cabinet meeting that was planned to include details from the Southern region.
May 15(15 พฤษภาคม)
The date of a previous consultation regarding legal reforms and anti-corruption measures.

Place

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️
The location where the Thai Chamber of Commerce will meet with the Prime Minister on June 10.