'Phinit' on 50 Years of Prachachart: Economy Needs 'Right Medicine'

Matichon•Economy•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Veteran businessman Phinit Jarusombat highlights Prachachart's 50-year economic contribution and urges accurate solutions for Thailand's economic challenges.

•The "PACHACHAT BUSINESS AWARDS 2026" marked the 50th anniversary of Prachachart Business, celebrating key economic contributors.
•Key figures including Surakiat Sathianthai and Ekkanit Nitithanprapas attended and presented awards.
•Phinit Jarusombat emphasized the critical role of economic media and called for precise economic remedies.
•The event also discussed future economic trends driven by advanced technology beyond AI.

Overview

•On May 28, at 7:00 PM, the "Dinner Talk" and "PACHACHAT BUSINESS AWARDS 2026" event took place at Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon.
•The event celebrated the 50th anniversary of Prachachart Business, aiming to drive economic discourse.
•The "Prachachat Business Awards 2026" were presented for the first time to honor 32 significant organizations and individuals.
•Phinit Jarusombat stated that economic media plays a crucial role in driving the country's trade, investment, and business confidence.
•Phinit Jarusombat emphasized that businesses must aim for community, social, and national profit, not just individual profit.
•Phinit Jarusombat warned that economic solutions must accurately address the root cause, comparing it to giving the right medicine for the right illness.
•Phinit Jarusombat noted the global shift towards advanced technologies beyond AI, requiring businesses and the public to stay informed.
•Phinit Jarusombat commented on the "Thai Helps Thai Plus" initiative, suggesting that empowering citizens with knowledge and skills is more effective than just cash handouts.

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Key Quotes

Phinit Jarusombat

"Medicine must be given to the right illness. We must first analyze what illness our country has, why people lack money. If the medicine is wrong, it will be wasted."

การให้ยา ต้องให้ถูกกับโรค ต้องวิเคราะห์ก่อนว่าประเทศเราเป็นโรคอะไร ประชาชนขาดเงินเพราะอะไร ถ้าให้ยาผิด มันก็ละลายแม่น้ำ

Phinit Jarusombat

"Today, businesses cannot just think of profit. They must generate community profit, social profit, and national profit."

วันนี้ธุรกิจจะคิดแต่กำไรอย่างเดียวไม่ได้ ต้องกำไรชุมชน กำไรสังคม และกำไรประเทศชาติด้วย

Phinit Jarusombat

"Today, the world is not just about AI. It is moving towards many advanced technologies that will create a new world and a new economic model."

วันนี้โลกไม่ได้หยุดอยู่แค่ AI แล้ว แต่กำลังไปสู่เทคโนโลยีชั้นสูงอีกมากมายที่จะสร้างโลกใหม่ สร้างเศรษฐกิจรูปแบบใหม่

Key Entities

Person

Phinit Jarusombat(พินิจ จารุสมบัติ)ℹ️

Vice President of the International Confucius Federation and President of the Thai-Chinese Cultural Council, who spoke at the Prachachat Business Awards 2026.

Surakiat Sathianthai(นายสุรเกียรติ์ เสถียรไทย)ℹ️

President of the Chulalongkorn University Council, who delivered a special lecture on Thailand's economic past and future at the event.

Ekkanit Nitithanprapas(นายเอกนิติ นิติทัณฑ์ประภาส)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, who co-presented awards at the event.

Organization

Prachachart Business(ประชาชาติธุรกิจ)

A media organization celebrating its 50th anniversary and hosting the PACHACHAT BUSINESS AWARDS 2026.

Place

Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon(พารากอน ฮอลล์ สยามพารากอน)

The venue where the PACHACHAT BUSINESS AWARDS 2026 and Dinner Talk event took place.

Policy

Thai Helps Thai Plus(ไทยช่วยไทย พลัส)

A government initiative being pushed to stimulate the economy and public spending.