connecting thailand and canada: the new chapter of business and economic relations panel discussion:...
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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)