JSCCIB Joins Forces with Public Sector and World Bank to Launch “The Bangkok Business Summit 2026: Reinvent Thailand, Resilient ASEAN”

Thailand's Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry, and Banking (JSCCIB) has joined forces with the public sector and the World Bank to launch "The Bangkok Business Summit 2026," with the theme "Reinvent Thailand, Resilient ASEAN." The summit will be held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center and aims to showcase Thailand's economic vision and collaboration between the government, private sector, and international organizations.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will deliver a keynote address titled "Thailand's Offer to the World," emphasizing Thailand's readiness to become a global investment hub, shifting from cost-based competition to capabilities, innovation, and digital infrastructure. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Dr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas will present a policy address on "Unlocking the Next Growth Engines for Thailand & ASEAN," revealing policy reform steps to unlock private sector investment and drive new economic engines.

Other notable speakers include Professor Dr. Yodchanan Wongsawat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, who will address positioning Thailand as a regional investment platform for high-tech industries; and Mr. Payong Srivanich, Chairman of the JSCCIB, who will discuss how Thailand can transform global shifts into new opportunities for investment, job creation, and sustainable growth.

The summit will feature a global insights panel with representatives from the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, and International Chamber of Commerce, discussing economic trends, investments, and business opportunities. A report launch of the World Bank's latest publication, "Building Thailand's Future Today: The Investment and Growth Playbook," will be presented, highlighting potential industries and a roadmap to achieve high-income country status.

The conference will also include sessions on building resilience through infrastructure, energy, digital finance, future industries, agri-food, and a human-centric economy. The event presents Thailand's strengths, opportunities, and development directions to the global business community, bridging government vision, international recommendations, and private sector expertise.