Boss of Thailand’s biggest conglomerate urges human capital upgrade

Foreign Minister Panpree Bahiddha-nukara told the forum that the government has adopted a human-centred approach to drive Thailand in the fifth industrial revolution.

“This is an era when humans and technology will work in harmony to stimulate the economy,” he said.

Panpree also laid out Thailand’s three-part guideline for new growth as follows:

• Green growth: Focusing on the business sectors’ impact on society and environment
• Innovation-driven growth: Applying innovations, technologies and AI to implement government policy and business operations.
• Community-based growth: Boosting labour and production processes to enhance business potential and create jobs.

The minister said the private sector can become a role model for sustainable development with initiatives such as carbon footprint measurement, promotion of sustainability,…