BoI draws in world CEOs to propel Thailand 4.0 policy

BANGKOK, Feb 16 (TNA) -- Thailand's Board of Investment (BoI) is attracting the world CEOs to help propel the Thailand 4.0 scheme forward, suggesting that Thailand should better develop the education system and the people to catch up with technology. Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak joined in with the Honorary Investment Advisor (HIA) General Meeting organised by the BoI earlier today, in which the meeting was attended by 34 world-class executives from companies around the globe. Discussion was focused on a major adjustment of the Thai economic structure in order to smooth transit into the Thailand 4.0 scheme. The Deputy PM stressed that talks with HIA CEOs revealed that Thailand should move forward in implementing main policies which would help Thailand grow sustainably in all sides, including the development of the education system, which is the most vital root for population development, leading to further development of skilled and talented labours. He said such development would help the country be on par with the planned Thailand 4.0 scheme. Mr Somkid noted that the suggestion is one of policies in which the government has given great importance and is pushing forward. He said he believed that the path to develop education institutions to meet the regional level would help to improve the skills of labours, paving way for them to step into the regional labour market with ease. The meeting also discussed policies to help connect Thailand with other countries in the region, as well as to create new innovations in the five main industries of food, health products, and digital technology, along with implement other Civil State policies. The Deputy PM affirmed that talks with the HIA and Huawei executives have ensured world businesses' interests in Thailand as an investment candidate, due to the stabling political situation and satisfying economic growth, despite the sluggish world economy. (TNA)