Growing the Canada-Thailand Business Partnership

Currently, Thailand is Canada’s second-largest overall trading partner in the ASEAN region. Join the Canada-ASEAN Business Council, CanCham Thailand, and our partners to find out how the two countries can grow this important business partnership for shared success and prosperity. This event is part of the Canada-ASEAN Business Leaders Series 2021 organized by the CABC in partnership with the Government of Canada.

Objectives

• Provide an update on the business environment and opportunities in Thailand

• Discuss what Thailand has to offer to Canadian businesses and learn from successful Canadian businesses operating in the market

• Networking opportunities for the Canada-ASEAN business community

Guests of Honour

• H.E. Dr. Sarah Taylor, Ambassador of Canada to Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia [Confirmed]

• H.E. Kallayana Vipattipumiprates, Ambassador of Thailand to Canada [Invited]

Panel Discussion with Q&A

• Moderator: Derek van Pelt, President, CanCham Thailand and Partner at Stonelotus Ventures [Confirmed]

• Mr. Sanan Angubolkul, Chairman, Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand (BoT) [Invited]

• Mr. Nick Wattanavekin, CEO, WeEat Co.(Tim Hortons Thailand) [Confirmed]

• Ms. Sittharmanin “Pam” Susamawathanakun, Managing Director, Superrich (Thailand) [Confirmed]

• Ms. Duangjai Asawachintachit, Secretary-General of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI)  [Invited]

Open Networking Session - Exclusive to participants in attendance only!

• Briefing & Presentation on Thai market – Mr. Yuttana Saithai, Head of Foreign Direct Investment Advisory – Thailand, UOB [Confirmed]