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JSCCIB Joins Forces with Public Sector and World Bank

BANGKOK, THAILAND – August 17, 2026 — The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB), comprising the Thai Bankers’ Association, the Board of Trade of Thailand and the Federation of Thai Industries, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, the Bank of Thailand, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) and the...

On August 17, 2026, the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) announced its participation in a high-level leadership conference, 'The Bangkok Business Summit 2026,' alongside the Ministry of Finance, the Bank of Thailand, National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), and the World Bank. This summit will be held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC) and aims to drive the Thai economy and chart new strategic pathways for the future of ASEAN.

The event will feature a keynote address by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, titled 'Thailand's Offer to the World,' declaring Thailand's readiness as a global investment hub. Other notable speakers include Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas, who will present 'Unlocking the Next Growth Engines for Thailand & Asean,' Deputy Prime Minister Yodchanan Wongsawat, who will address Thailand's positioning as a regional investment platform for high-tech industries, and Payong Srivanich, chairman of the JSCCIB, who will discuss the event's objectives.

The summit will also include a special keynote by Bank of Thailand Governor Vitai Ratanakorn on 'Thailand's New Horizons: From Ambition to Delivery,' and a Global Insights Panel featuring World Bank Vice-President Carlos Felipe Jaramillo, IFC Regional Vice-President Sarvesh Suri, and International Chamber of Commerce Secretary-General John W.H. Denton.

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