http://www.theprospectgroup.com The Prospect Group is a leading global firm specializing in media, research, and consulting. We meet, and discuss the most relevant economic issues with, hundreds of the world’s leading business executives, political elites, and other influential personalities from a cross-section of industries and countries. Watch video interviews from and/or about Thailand. http://cdn.theprospectgroup.com/v2/media/2groNQMq/poster.jpg?width=120 http://www.theprospectgroup.com The Prospect Group EFTHA http://www.theprospectgroup.com/jfcct-chairman-stanley-kang-thailand-aec-82086/ Stanley Kang is the Chairman of the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT), an umbrella body for foreign chambers and business associations operating in Thailand. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the role and function of the JFCCT, FDI in Thailand, and how companies should prepare for the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). Wed, 12 Feb 2014 08:34:00 -0000 bCtfYywi The Prospect Group 252 Economy,Investment,RI,Trade,MALEDGEINT,Thailand,EFTHA,THABKKPOST The Prospect Group Economy,Investment,RI,Trade,MALEDGEINT,Thailand,EFTHA,THABKKPOST http://www.theprospectgroup.com/quant-group-chairman-pakpoom-vallisuta-climate-ma-southeast-asia-82053/ Pakpoom Vallisuta is the Chairman and Founder of The Quant Group, a boutique M&A advisory firm. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the climate for M&A in Southeast Asia, trends for Thai corporates, and how the AEC is going to impact deal flow in the region. Tue, 07 Jan 2014 09:48:00 -0000 vFcJ4Aq9 The Prospect Group 383 Finance,RI,MALEDGEINT,Thailand,ASEAN,M&A,EFTHA,THABKKPOST,OZ The Prospect Group Finance,RI,MALEDGEINT,Thailand,ASEAN,M&A,EFTHA,THABKKPOST,OZ http://www.theprospectgroup.com/dtac-ceo-jon-eddy-abdullah-ongoing-transition-telecommunications-industry-thailand-82037/ Jon Eddy Abdullah is the CEO of Total Access Communication PCL, or DTAC, one of Thailand’s largest telecommunications and broadband operators. He spoke with The Prospect Group about DTAC’s goals and initiatives, Thailand’s transition from 2G to 3G, and the overall economic impact of telecommunications on the economy. Wed, 18 Dec 2013 09:16:00 -0000 xLdXrD1x The Prospect Group 330 Telecommunications,RI,Thailand,EFTHA,THABKKPOST,Mobile The Prospect Group Telecommunications,RI,Thailand,EFTHA,THABKKPOST,Mobile http://www.theprospectgroup.com/thailands-minister-ict-anudith-nakornthap-smart-thailand-broadband-penetration-82032/ Group Captain Anudith Nakornthap is Thailand’s Minister of Information & Communication Technology (ICT). He spoke with The Prospect Group Thailand’s public ICT policy, the transition from 2G to 3G, and the SMART Thailand initiative. Thu, 12 Dec 2013 08:56:00 -0000 729SsvUd The Prospect Group 171 Technology,ICT,Minister,RI,Thailand,EFTHA,THABKKPOST,Broadband The Prospect Group Technology,ICT,Minister,RI,Thailand,EFTHA,THABKKPOST,Broadband http://www.theprospectgroup.com/colliers-international-thailand-executive-chairman-simon-landy-secondary-real-estate-markets-myanmar-82030/ Simon Landy is the Executive Chairman of Colliers International Thailand, a leading real estate advisory and brokerage firm. He spoke with The Prospect Group about real estate catalysts in Thailand, developing secondary markets such as Hua Hin, and being on the ground in Myanmar. Wed, 11 Dec 2013 08:33:00 -0000 uUszrSfX The Prospect Group 288 Investment,Real Estate,RI,Thailand,EFTHA,THABKKPOST,Myanmar The Prospect Group Investment,Real Estate,RI,Thailand,EFTHA,THABKKPOST,Myanmar http://www.theprospectgroup.com/banpu-ceo-chanin-vongkusolkit-thailands-coal-power-sector-82021/ Chanin Vongkusolkit is the CEO of Banpu, Thailand’s largest coal producer. He spoke with The Prospect Group about alternative energy investment, the environmental implications of coal, and the national strategic energy plan. Mon, 02 Dec 2013 08:15:00 -0000 kuDXV8A2 The Prospect Group 198 Energy,RI,Thailand,EFTHA,THABKKPOST,Wind,Solar,Coal The Prospect Group Energy,RI,Thailand,EFTHA,THABKKPOST,Wind,Solar,Coal http://www.theprospectgroup.com/global-entrepreneurship-thailand-get-chairman-steven-cheah-entrepreneurial-ecosystem-thailand-82018/ Stephen Cheah is the Chairman of Global Entrepreneurship Thailand (GET), a working group established to promote entrepreneurship in the Kingdom. He spoke with The Prospect Group about GET’s objectives, Global Entrepreneurship Week, and how entrepreneurship is being developed and encouraged in Thailand. Thu, 28 Nov 2013 09:46:00 -0000 D5lQNWHe The Prospect Group 286 RI,Thailand,Entrepreneurship,EFTHA,THABKKPOST The Prospect Group RI,Thailand,Entrepreneurship,EFTHA,THABKKPOST http://www.theprospectgroup.com/minor-international-mint-chairman-ceo-william-heinecke-entrepreneurship-mints-growth-outlook-82016/ William Heinecke is the Chairman & CEO of Minor International. He spoke with The Prospect Group about entrepreneurship in Thailand, the focus and direction of Minor International, and Thailand’s economic strengths going forward. Wed, 27 Nov 2013 09:51:00 -0000 X0mMzTcX The Prospect Group 300 Tourism,Hotel,RI,Thailand,Entrepreneurship,EFTHA,THABKKPOST The Prospect Group Tourism,Hotel,RI,Thailand,Entrepreneurship,EFTHA,THABKKPOST http://www.theprospectgroup.com/dr-kriengsak-charoenwongsak-public-policy-prescriptions-thailand-82013/ Dr. Kriengsak Charoenwongsak is the President of the Institute of Future Studies for Development and a Senior Fellow at Harvard University. He spoke with The Prospect Group about public policy in Thailand, achieving a level of excellence in education in the Kingdom, and his macroeconomic views going forward. Thu, 21 Nov 2013 12:42:00 -0000 DQQ8y7CT The Prospect Group 289 Politics,Investment,Education,RI,Thailand,ASEAN,EFTHA,THABKKPOST,Policy The Prospect Group Politics,Investment,Education,RI,Thailand,ASEAN,EFTHA,THABKKPOST,Policy http://www.theprospectgroup.com/ap-development-ceo-anuphong-assavabhokhin-urban-property-development-bangkok-81998/ Anuphong Assavabhokhin is the CEO of AP Development. He spoke with The Prospect Group about how AP Development is introducing new products to the market in Bangkok, how mass transit has and will continue to impact real estate prices and property development in Bangkok, and how the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s (BMA) new zoning regulations impact developers. Thu, 07 Nov 2013 09:47:00 -0000 MWW326C8 The Prospect Group 257 Development,Real Estate,Property,RI,Thailand,EFTHA,Bangkok,THABKKPOST The Prospect Group Development,Real Estate,Property,RI,Thailand,EFTHA,Bangkok,THABKKPOST http://www.theprospectgroup.com/dbs-vickers-securities-thailand-ceo-pattera-dilokrungthirapop-thai-capital-markets-82000/ Pattera Dilokrungthirapop is the CEO of DBS Vickers Securities Thailand. She spoke with The Prospect Group about foreign investment in Thailand, volumes on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), and growth and development of financial services beyond Bangkok. Wed, 06 Nov 2013 07:21:00 -0000 aMK4f5Ev The Prospect Group 311 Finance,Capital Markets,Investment,RI,Thailand,ASEAN,EFTHA,THABKKPOST The Prospect Group Finance,Capital Markets,Investment,RI,Thailand,ASEAN,EFTHA,THABKKPOST http://www.theprospectgroup.com/state-railway-corp-thailand-srt-governor-prapas-jongsanguan-development-railroad-infrastructure-81995/ Prapat Chongsanguan is the Governor of the State Railway Corporation of Thailand (SRT). He spoke with The Prospect Group about Thailand’s THB2tn investment in infrastructure, the projects SRT is working on, and how these upgrades are going to impact the economy of Thailand. Thu, 31 Oct 2013 10:34:00 -0000 xmVjA3Op The Prospect Group 271 Infrastructure,Transportation,Logistics,Rail,RI,MALEDGEINT,Thailand,EFTHA,THABKKPOST The Prospect Group Infrastructure,Transportation,Logistics,Rail,RI,MALEDGEINT,Thailand,EFTHA,THABKKPOST http://www.theprospectgroup.com/thaicom-ceo-suphajee-suthumpun-convergence-satellite-broadcasting-broadband-technologies-81988/ Suphajee Suthumpun is the CEO of Thaicom. She spoke with The Prospect Group about the upcoming launches of the Thaicom 6 and Thaicom 7 satellites, the underlying reasons behind Thaicom’s financial turnaround, and how the satellite industry is going to contribute and compliment the terrestrial broadcasting and broadband industries. Thu, 24 Oct 2013 14:39:00 -0000 nUlgAeuJ The Prospect Group 390 Telecommunications,Satellite,RI,Thailand,EFTHA,THABKKPOST,Broadband,Television,Broadcasting The Prospect Group Telecommunications,Satellite,RI,Thailand,EFTHA,THABKKPOST,Broadband,Television,Broadcasting http://www.theprospectgroup.com/jones-lang-lasalle-thailand-managing-director-suphin-mechuchep-real-estate-market-thailand-asean-81982/ Suphin Mechuchep is the Managing Director of Jones Lang LaSalle Thailand. She spoke with The Prospect Group about opportunities for FDI in real estate developments in the region, project finance in Thailand, and how the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) will impact real estate and development in the region. Mon, 21 Oct 2013 08:15:00 -0000 R6ZKeDec The Prospect Group 403 Finance,Development,Real Estate,RI,Thailand,ASEAN,EFTHA,THABKKPOST,Myanmar The Prospect Group Finance,Development,Real Estate,RI,Thailand,ASEAN,EFTHA,THABKKPOST,Myanmar http://www.theprospectgroup.com/rs-public-company-coo-pornpan-techarungchaikul-thailands-broadcasting-industry-81980/ Pornpan Techarungchaikul is the COO of RS Public Company, a Thai entertainment company. She spoke with The Prospect Group about Thailand’s changing broadcasting industry, new opportunities for investors in the broadcasting sector, and the challenges that media companies will face in the future. Thu, 17 Oct 2013 08:06:00 -0000 i7sORvau The Prospect Group 301 Telecommunications,Media,RI,Thailand,EFTHA,THABKKPOST,Television,Broadcasting The Prospect Group Telecommunications,Media,RI,Thailand,EFTHA,THABKKPOST,Television,Broadcasting http://www.theprospectgroup.com/krungthai-axa-ceo-david-korunic-insurance-sector-thailand-81975/ David Korunic is the CEO of Krungthai AXA, one of Thailand’s leading insurance companies. He spoke with The Prospect Group about insurance regulatory reform, penetration rates in Thailand, and the partnership between Krungthai Bank and AXA. Mon, 14 Oct 2013 10:19:00 -0000 QbPFsSxv The Prospect Group 255 Finance,Insurance,RI,Thailand,EFTHA,THABKKPOST The Prospect Group Finance,Insurance,RI,Thailand,EFTHA,THABKKPOST http://www.theprospectgroup.com/bdo-thailand-senior-partner-paul-ashburn-climate-multinationals-thailand-81968/ Paul Ashburn is a Senior Partner of BDO Thailand. He spoke with The Prospect Group on Thailand’s competitive advantages for multinational corporations, AEC implementation, transfer pricing, revenue collection, and tax and non-tax incentives for investment going forward. Thu, 10 Oct 2013 08:59:00 -0000 jc0rEKE4 The Prospect Group 323 Taxation,RI,Consulting,Legal,MALEDGEINT,Thailand,ASEAN,Incentives,EFTHA,THABKKPOST The Prospect Group Taxation,RI,Consulting,Legal,MALEDGEINT,Thailand,ASEAN,Incentives,EFTHA,THABKKPOST http://www.theprospectgroup.com/bangkok-university-chairman-petch-osathanugrah-arts-creative-education-thailand-81963/ Petch Osathanugrah is the Chairman of Bangkok University. He spoke with The Prospect Group about Bangkok University’s partnership with Babson, being a creative and innovation driven university, and how the arts can be incorporated into education and society in Thailand. Mon, 07 Oct 2013 08:53:00 -0000 fFOLoNoI The Prospect Group 270 Education,University,RI,Art & Design,Thailand,EFTHA,THABKKPOST The Prospect Group Education,University,RI,Art & Design,Thailand,EFTHA,THABKKPOST http://www.theprospectgroup.com/cbre-thailand-chairman-david-simister-asian-frontier-markets-bangkok-commercial-real-estate-81956/ David Simister is the Chairman of CBRE Thailand. He spoke with The Prospect Group about how CBRE is planning to position itself in frontier markets, secondary markets in Thailand, and why office developments in Bangkok are well positioned for the next decade. Mon, 30 Sep 2013 09:54:00 -0000 55Sq34Nr The Prospect Group 367 Real Estate,Property,RI,MALEDGEINT,Thailand,EFTHA,Bangkok,THABKKPOST,Myanmar The Prospect Group Real Estate,Property,RI,MALEDGEINT,Thailand,EFTHA,Bangkok,THABKKPOST,Myanmar http://www.theprospectgroup.com/swissotel-le-concorde-general-manager-marcel-sawyere-mice-business-bangkok-81947/ Marcel Sawyere is the General Manager of the Swissotel Le Concorde, one of Bangkok’s Leading MICE Destinations. He spoke with the Prospect Group about increasing MICE Capabilities, addressing different segments of the market, and the outlook for business and leisure travel in Bangkok. Wed, 25 Sep 2013 09:01:00 -0000 I2myvdXc The Prospect Group 357 Tourism,Hospitality,Hotel,MICE,RI,Thailand,EFTHA,Bangkok,THABKKPOST The Prospect Group Tourism,Hospitality,Hotel,MICE,RI,Thailand,EFTHA,Bangkok,THABKKPOST http://www.theprospectgroup.com/siam-eastern-industrial-park-sep-director-ekasit-kananantakul-operating-modern-industrial-estate-thailand-81949/ Ekasit Kananantakul is the Director of Siam Eastern Industrial Park (SEP), one of Thailand’s most cutting edge industrial estates. He spoke with The Prospect Group about industrial production in Thailand today, environmental concerns, expansion plans for Siam Eastern, and a new state of the art logistics project underway. Tue, 24 Sep 2013 10:03:00 -0000 9BjcetJ7 The Prospect Group 282 Free Zone,Industry,Manufacturing,RI,Thailand,EFTHA,THABKKPOST The Prospect Group Free Zone,Industry,Manufacturing,RI,Thailand,EFTHA,THABKKPOST http://www.theprospectgroup.com/marc-faber-on-higher-education-protecting-yourself-in-the-coming-economic-collapse-81817/ Marc Faber is an economic authority on global macroeconomics, capital markets, and investment and the Editor & Publisher of “The Gloom Boom & Doom Report”. He spoke with The Prospect Group about university style formal education, the coming economic collapse, and the options people to preserve their wealth. Thu, 15 Aug 2013 09:55:00 -0000 gakIvnoB The Prospect Group 551 Education,RI,MALEDGEINT,EFTHA,THABKKPOST,Inflation The Prospect Group Education,RI,MALEDGEINT,EFTHA,THABKKPOST,Inflation http://www.theprospectgroup.com/marc-faber-on-growth-in-southeast-asia-the-economic-future-of-malaysia-thailand-81806/ Marc Faber is an economic authority on global macroeconomics, capital markets, and investment and the Editor & Publisher of “The Gloom Boom & Doom Report”. He spoke with The Prospect Group about his macroeconomic outlook for Southeast Asia in general, and Malaysia and Thailand in particular. Thu, 08 Aug 2013 09:55:00 -0000 PBDXqMwW The Prospect Group 462 Economy,RI,Malaysia,MALEDGEINT,Thailand,EFTHA,THABKKPOST,Asia The Prospect Group Economy,RI,Malaysia,MALEDGEINT,Thailand,EFTHA,THABKKPOST,Asia http://www.theprospectgroup.com/thailands-minister-of-labour-phadermchai-sasomsub-on-thailands-labour-force-81533/ Phadermchai Sasomsub is the Minister of Labour of Thailand. He spoke with The Prospect Group about Thailand’s low unemployment rate, efforts being made to ensure the Thai labour force meets Thailand’s economic needs, and the effects of AEC 2015 liberalization measures will have on labour in the ASEAN region. Wed, 03 Jul 2013 09:11:00 -0000 Lc6n1fLi The Prospect Group 331 Minister,RI,Thailand,ASEAN,EFTHA,THABKKPOST,Labour,Employment The Prospect Group Minister,RI,Thailand,ASEAN,EFTHA,THABKKPOST,Labour,Employment http://www.theprospectgroup.com/maybank-kim-eng-securities-ceo-montree-sornpaisarn-on-growth-in-thailands-capital-markets-81380/ Montree Sornpaisarn is the CEO of Maybank Kim Eng Securities, Thailand’s leading brokerage firm. He spoke with The Prospect Group about Thailand’s competitive brokerage market, AEC market liberalization, and the benefits of being backed by Maybank. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:25:00 -0000 h7T2mr5c The Prospect Group 340 Finance,Capital Markets,MALEDGEINT,Thailand,ASEAN,EFTHA,Brokerage,THABKKPOST The Prospect Group Finance,Capital Markets,MALEDGEINT,Thailand,ASEAN,EFTHA,Brokerage,THABKKPOST http://www.theprospectgroup.com/standard-chartered-thailand-president-ceo-lyn-kok-on-banking-activities-in-thailand-and-asean-81335/ Lyn Kok is the President & CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Thailand. She spoke with The Prospect Group about the challenges of being an international bank in Thailand, the levels of growth that Standard Chartered has seen in recent years, and the opportunities available in the ASEAN region. Tue, 14 May 2013 09:01:00 -0000 9i694EZo The Prospect Group 345 Finance,Banking,MALEDGEINT,Thailand,ASEAN,EFTHA,THATHAIBUSINEWS,THABKKPOST The Prospect Group Finance,Banking,MALEDGEINT,Thailand,ASEAN,EFTHA,THATHAIBUSINEWS,THABKKPOST http://www.theprospectgroup.com/the-stock-exchange-of-thailand-set-president-ceo-charamporn-jotikasthira-on-the-international-role-of-the-set-81246/ Charamporn Jotikasthira is the President & CEO of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). He spoke with The Prospect Group about foreign and domestic exposure via the SET, leveraging the regional growth story through the SET, and increasing institutional investment. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:04:00 -0000 p1G6jTQd The Prospect Group 470 Finance,Capital Markets,RI,MALEDGEINT,Thailand,ASEAN,Stock Exchange,EFTHA,THATHAIBUSINEWS,THABKKPOST The Prospect Group Finance,Capital Markets,RI,MALEDGEINT,Thailand,ASEAN,Stock Exchange,EFTHA,THATHAIBUSINEWS,THABKKPOST