Thai Chamber of Commerce's 44th National Seminar in Chiang Rai

Prachachat•Economy•29m ago

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The Thai Chamber of Commerce held its 44th national seminar in Chiang Rai to develop a white paper on economic drivers for the government.

•The 44th National Seminar of Chambers of Commerce was held on November 13, 2026, in Chiang Rai province.
•The event focused on the concept 'Unlocking New Growth: Potential for New Growth'.
•The Thai Chamber of Commerce aims to submit a white paper to the government based on 7 key economic groups.
•Dr. Poj Aramwattananont highlighted positive factors from exports and foreign investment for the Thai economy.

•The 44th National Seminar of Chambers of Commerce took place on November 13, 2026, at Chiang Rai Rajabhat University, Chiang Rai province.
•The Thai Chamber of Commerce is organizing a white paper to propose private sector suggestions to the government based on 7 key economic groups.
•The seminar provided a platform for members to receive knowledge on economy, trade, and investment, and for the public and private sectors to exchange views.
•Government agencies, including the Department of Foreign Trade and economic and tax experts, provided information on international trade and tax increases on the first day.
•A Deputy Prime Minister participated in discussions regarding economy, education, and the removal of legal and regulatory obstacles to business operations.
•The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) estimates the economic figure to be approximately 2.4%.
•Dr. Poj Aramwattananont noted that foreign tourist arrivals are trending lower than targets, requiring urgent government stimulus measures.
•Dr. Poj Aramwattanan onclick stated that political stability, policy clarity, and public-private cooperation are key factors for Thai economic growth.

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Thai Chamber of Commerce(หอการค้าไทย)

An organization that held the 44th national seminar and is preparing a white paper for the government.

Board of Trade of Thailand(สภาหอการค้าแห่งประเทศไทย)

An organization whose chairman, Dr. Poj Aramwattananont, opened the 44th national seminar.

Chiang Rai Rajabhat University(มหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏเชียงราย)

The venue that hosted the 44th National Seminar of Chambers of Commerce.

Department of Foreign Trade(กรมการค้าต่างประเทศ)

A government agency that provided information on international trade during the seminar.

Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB)(คณะกรรมการร่วมภาคเอกชน 3 สถาบัน (กกร.))

An entity that provided an economic estimate of approximately 2.4%.

Dr. Poj Aramwattananont(ดร.พจน์ อร่ามวัฒนานนท์)

Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade of Thailand.

Chiang Rai Province(จังหวัดเชียงราย)ℹ️

The location where the 44th National Seminar of Chambers of Commerce was held.