AEC Business Leader Batch 8 participants attended the opening ceremony of the AEC Business Leader program and exclusive talk by honorable guest speaker on May 8, 2026 at The Residence, Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok.
Mr. Chartsiri Sophonpanich, President, Bangkok Bank welcomed participants in the AEC Business Leader Batch 8 and highlighted that Thai businesses are currently facing a rapidly evolving structural landscape, shaped by uncertainties in the global economy, geopolitical tensions, and intensifying competition among major powers. These factors directly influence trade, investment, and business operations across ASEAN region. This training program has therefore been carefully designed to enhance knowledge, mitigate risks, and unlock new business opportunities within ASEAN markets.
In Addition, The AEC Business Leader program was privileged to have Mr. Thammasak Sethaudom, President and CEO of Siam Cement Group (SCG) as an honorable guest speaker on the topic “SCG ASEAN Expansion & Competitive Advantage: Strategies for Building Business Strength and Regional Competitiveness”. Moreover, the Bank’s branch managers from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam also joined the session, engaging closely with participants and providing updates on business opportunities in each respective market.
The event concluded with the ice-breaking activities that encouraged participants to get to know one another in a friendly, engaging, and lively atmosphere.
Mr. Chartsiri Sophonpanich, President, Bangkok Bank welcomed participants in the AEC Business Leader Batch 8 and highlighted that Thai businesses are currently facing a rapidly evolving structural landscape, shaped by uncertainties in the global economy, geopolitical tensions, and intensifying competition among major powers. These factors directly influence trade, investment, and business operations across ASEAN region. This training program has therefore been carefully designed to enhance knowledge, mitigate risks, and unlock new business opportunities within ASEAN markets.
In Addition, The AEC Business Leader program was privileged to have Mr. Thammasak Sethaudom, President and CEO of Siam Cement Group (SCG) as an honorable guest speaker on the topic “SCG ASEAN Expansion & Competitive Advantage: Strategies for Building Business Strength and Regional Competitiveness”. Moreover, the Bank’s branch managers from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam also joined the session, engaging closely with participants and providing updates on business opportunities in each respective market.
The event concluded with the ice-breaking activities that encouraged participants to get to know one another in a friendly, engaging, and lively atmosphere.
