Connecting Thailand and Canada: The New Chapter of Business and Economic Relations

Panel Discussion:The Way Forward

Chen Namchaisiri – Vice ChairmanThe Federation of Thai IndustriesMarch 20, 2015

Dusit Thani Hotel, Bangkok.

Areas of CooperationEnergy

◦Shale Oil and Gas◦Oil price slump, but not for long◦Transportation Cost◦Conversion to LNG◦Technical Transfer◦Potential of Shale Deposit in Thailand◦Co-investment

Areas of CooperationForestry, Pulp and Paper

◦Natural Forest Maintenance and Enrichment

◦Cultivated Rubber and Eucalyptus Trees Abundant

◦Contract Farming in Neighboring Countries

◦Printing and Packaging Industry◦Furniture Industry◦Wood Pellets for Renewable Energy

Areas of CooperationRenewable Energy & Energy

Conservation◦Wood Pellet◦Lignin◦Gasification◦Bioenergy◦Green Building◦Fuel Cells◦Sustainable Transportations◦Green Industries

Areas of CooperationEducation

◦Canada – Preferred Destination◦Student Exchange Program

Tourism◦Eco-tourism◦Healthcare Services and Long-stay

Areas of CooperationAutomotive

◦Rubber & Tyres◦Spare Parts (After Market)

Medical Equipments & Supplies

Areas of CooperationIT & Digital Commerce

◦Canada as Gateway to NAFTA◦Thailand as Gateway to AFTA◦Borderless Economies

Closer Ties?

Canada considers free trade with Thailand despite internal warnings

STEVEN CHASEOTTAWA — The Globe and Mail

Published Friday, Dec. 19 2014, 6:00 AM EST

Last updated Friday, Dec. 19 2014, 6:00 AM EST

Closer Ties?Exchange of Investment Bureau

◦BOI offices

Exchange of Tourism Bureau

APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC)