THE STANDARD ECONOMIC FORUM 2025

Thailand's Next Frontier พรมแดนใหม่เศรษฐกิจไทย

ABOUT

THE STANDARD
ECONOMIC FORUM 2025

Thailand’s Next Frontier
The questions are urgent. The answers must be bold.

Thailand stands at a pivotal crossroads, where the old maps no longer guide us. We face a new territory defined by AI disruption, geopolitical realignment, and a fundamental shift in the global economy. The time for observation is over; the time for decisive action is now.

This forum will directly confront the critical challenges:
• Navigating the AI Revolution and its impact on our workforce.
• Reclaiming our Economic Edge in tourism, wellness, and global trade.
• Forging a Sustainable Future amid new climate and carbon demands.
• Securing our Financial Integrity against capital shifts and deep-rooted issues.

The Standard Economic Forum 2025 is where the new path is forged. For three days, we will bring together the nation’s most influential leaders, global innovators, and visionary changemakers. This is more than a conference; it is a crucible for change, designed to move beyond debate and architect an actionable roadmap for Thailand’s next chapter.

The future won’t wait. Neither should you.

HIGHLIGHT

Main Stage

Set the agenda – Debate bold solutions – Chart actionable plans

Bringing together leaders from government, business, and investors to drive Thailand toward its Next Frontier.

Young Leaders
Dialogue Stage

Inspiring hope through the power of young leadership

A platform for ideas and innovations from the new generation to reshape Thailand’s future.

Tech Stage

Propelling Thailand toward new global frontiers

An intensive forum on technology, science, and research.

AI Stage

Showcasing AI and real-world applications

Accelerating business potential and powering Thailand’s digital economy.

Exhibition

Showcases from leading companies

Exploring the future through services and concepts from diverse industries.

SPEAKERS
Speaker: Jeffrey D. Sachs
Jeffrey D.
Sachs
University Professor and Director of the Center for Sustainable Development, Columbia University
Speaker: UWEM UKPONG
UWEM
UKPONG
Vice President, Global Services, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Speaker: Brian Yang
Brian
Yang
Partner, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG)
Speaker: Prof. Jorge Cardoso
Prof. Jorge
Cardoso
King's College London, Co-founder of MONAI
Speaker: Yuxiang Zhou
Yuxiang
Zhou
Co-founder & CEO, Black Lake Technologies
Speaker: Melinda Good
Melinda
Good
Division Director, World Bank Thailand and Myanmar
Speaker: Koji Iwanami
Koji
Iwanami
President & CEO, Honda Automobile (Thailand) Company Limited
Speaker: H.E. Mr. Otaka Masato
H.E. Mr. Otaka
Masato
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Kingdom of Thailand
Speaker:
First Executive Vice President, Head of Japanese Corporate Banking
Speaker: Toyoaki Fujiwara
Toyoaki
Fujiwara
General Manager, Global Events and Conferences, Nikkei Asia
Speaker: Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara
Parnpree
Bahiddha-Nukara
Former Deputy Prime Minister and Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand
Speaker: Professor Emeritus Dr.Surachart Bamrungsuk
Professor Emeritus
Dr.Surachart
Bamrungsuk
Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University and Board of University Council Naresuan University
Speaker: Professor Kitipong Urapeepatanapong
Professor
Kitipong
Urapeepatanapong
Chairperson, The Stock Exchange of Thailand
Speaker: Narit Therdsteerasukdi
Narit
Therdsteerasukdi
Secretary General, The Board of Investment of Thailand
Speaker: Vikrom Kromadit
Vikrom
Kromadit
Chairman, Amata Corporation PCL.
Speaker: Chadatip Chutrakul
Chadatip
Chutrakul
Chief Executive Officer, Siam Piwat Group
Speaker: Tanupol Virunhagarun, M.D.
Tanupol
Virunhagarun, M.D.
Chief Executive Officer of BDMS Wellness Clinic and BDMS Wellness Resort, Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Public Company Limited
Speaker: Hideki Ogawa
Hideki
Ogawa
President of NS-Siam United Steel Company Limited
Speaker: Dr.Kongkrapan Intarajang
Dr.Kongkrapan
Intarajang
Chief Executive Officer and President, PTT Public Company Limited
Speaker: Saravoot Yoovidhya
Saravoot
Yoovidhya
Chief Executive Officer, TCP Group
Speaker: Bunn Kasemsup
Bunn
Kasemsup
CO-CEO, SCGJWD Logistics
Speaker: Sigve Brekke
Sigve
Brekke
Group Chief Executive Officer of True Corporation Plc.
Speaker: Dr.Arm Tungnirun
Dr.Arm
Tungnirun
Director of Chinese Studies Center, Institute of Asian Studies Chulalongkorn University and Vice Dean, Faculty of Law, Chulalongkorn University
Speaker: Jeep Kline
Jeep
Kline
Founder & Managing Partner, Raisewell Ventures and Professional Faculty, UC Berkeley
Speaker: Dr.Napat Jatusripitak
Dr.Napat
Jatusripitak
CEO of ViaLink and Siametrics Consulting
Speaker: Aukrit Unahalekhaka
Aukrit
Unahalekhaka
CEO (Thailand) at Ricult
Speaker: Piyalitt Ittichaiwong
Piyalitt
Ittichaiwong
Instructor at SiData+ Center, Siriraj Hospital
Speaker: Yuthachai Charanachitta
Yuthachai
Charanachitta
CEO, ONYX Hospitality Group
Speaker: Poomrata Wangpreedalertkul
Poomrata
Wangpreedalertkul
Director - Sugarcane, Kaset Thai International Sugar Corporation Public Company Limited
Speaker: Yod Chinsupakul
Yod
Chinsupakul
CEO of LINE MAN Wongnai
Speaker: Nakarin Wanakijpaibul
Nakarin
Wanakijpaibul
CEO & Editor-in-Chief of THE STANDARD
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