Director Forum: “Better Governance, Better Business: Thailand’s Progress” – 4th April 2018

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Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD), co-hosted by the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand, organised the Director Forum on the topic of “Better Governance, Better Business: Thailand's Progress" on April 4, 2018 at 8.30 – 12.00 hrs. at Ballroom, Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok Hotel. The forum aims to update the directors about the progress of corporate governance, sustainability and anti-corruption in Thai business.

Overview

During the past few years, the global corporate governance landscape has adjusted according to the changing business environment. An expectation of investors focuses on the business sustainability, consideration on all stakeholders (not just the shareholders) and leadership role of the board of directors on, for example, a strategy and risk.

In Thailand, a strong collaboration among capital market organizations has enabled corporate governance in the Thai capital market to progress in many areas. These organisations have attentively followed the changing trends, made the adjustment accordingly and arranged various supporting activities.


Programme
Time Session
8:00 – 8:30 Registration with coffee
8:30 – 8:45 Welcome remarks by Mr. Prasan Chuaphanich, Chairman of the Thai IOD
8:45 – 9:00 Remarks from Co-host by Mr. Stanley Kang, Chairman of the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand
Presentation: Remarks at Opening
9:00 – 9:45 Keynote Address: Improving Governance and Inclusiveness: Thailand's Agenda and Achievements
By H.E. Dr. Kobsak Pootrakool, Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office
9:45 – 10:15 Coffee Break
10:15 – 11:45 High Level Panel: Raising the bar of corporate governance, sustainability, and anti-corruption in Thai businesses

  • Towards a better CG culture in Thai business sector by Dr. Bandid Nijathaworn, President and CEO of the Thai IOD
  • Building trust and transparency in the Thai capital market by Mr. Rapee Sucharitakul, Secretary-General, Securities and Exchange Commission, Thailand
  • Driving Growth and Sustainability through ESG by Mrs. Kesara Manchusree, President The Stock Exchange of Thailand
  • Tackling corruption through stronger legislation and civil participant by Mr. Vichien Phongsathorn, Vice Chairman of Anti-corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT)
  • Moderated by Dr. Natta Komolvatin, Deputy News Director of the Thai PBS
11:45 – 12:00 Concluding remark by Dr. Bandid Nijathaworn, President and CEO of the Thai IOD

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