Italian-Thai Business ForumItalian-Thai Business ForumIn 2018, the 4th meeting was hosted by Thai Co-chair, Ms. Busaba Chirathivat. Italian and Thai business community enthusiastically discussed about the trade and investment promotion this year. In 2017, the trade value of the two Countries has been around 3.7 billion dollars, increasing by 0.8% from the previous year. Moreover, the Forum has been a key opportunity to share detailed trade and investment news and information concerning programs of the Countries such as The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Development Plan under scheme of Thailand 4.0 aiming at revitalising and enhancing the well-known Eastern Seaboard Development Program that had supported Thailand as a powerhouse for industrial production for over 30 years.
A crucial commitment of the Board Members has been also to further advance the cooperation in vocational schools and design and to develop specific training for entrepreneurs, two areas regarded as extremely crucial by the Board of Trade of Thailand. Last but not least, the Forum has been also a special occasion to celebrate the 150th anniversary of diplomatic relation between Italy and Thailand in 2018.
The Italian Board members participating to the events are Italmobiliare, Cavagna, CMC Ravenna, CNH Industrial, Danieli, Ducati, Faber Industrie, Inalca Food and Beverage, Ferrero, Generali, Leonardo Company, Pirelli, SACE, SAIPEM, Unicredit and Vittoria, including the two new members, Inalca Food and Beverage (Cremonini Group) and SAIPEM. The participants from the Thai side are Central Group, GPSC, Bangkok Bank, Thai Airways, Thai Summit, Singha Corporation, Mitr Phol Group, Dusit Thani, Thai Union, Inoue Rubber, Von Bundit, Merchant Partners, Thaivivat and Deesawat Industries.
