Prayut reveals growth strategies at forum of global fund managers

THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017
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Prayut reveals growth strategies at forum of global fund managers

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha put forward the country's 10 strategies for future growth at a forum of global fund managers on Thursday.

In his opening remarks at "Thailand' s Big Strategic Move", Prayut said Thailand is aiming to develop competitiveness through innovation that will transform into future industries.
He referred to a "Pracharat -State of the People" mechanism, which is a tool for moving Thailand forward and said the government is seeking cooperation with all sectors of society.
He invited foreign investors to get involved in the Eastern Economic Corridor which would strengthen economic integration among Asean and South Asia.
Prayut did not say when the junta will transfer power to an elected government.
"The political power transfer will happen when it does , it will take place as soon as possible, don't worry," he said. 
Fund managers from 20 global investment funds with combined assets under management worth US$7.66 trillion, are attending a one-day forum, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand.

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