1. The Importance of ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) 2015 by Mr. Arin Jira ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Former Chairman 2008 – 2009 Co-chairman 2010 January 20, 2011

2. 1. Overview of ASEAN Economic Community AEC Single Market and Production base Single Market and Production base To create a stable, prosperous and highly competitive ASEAN economic region Freer flow of capital Free flow of goods services, investment, and skilled labor Free flow of goods services, investment, and skilled labor characteristic objective

3. Single Market and Production Base AEC goods service invest ment capital skilled labor 1.1 Characteristics of AEC

4. 1.2 Objectives of AEC AEC Blueprint Single market and production base Competitive economic region Equitable economic development Integration into the global economy

5. 2.1 Environmental Analysis A transportation center in ASEAN GMS and IMT-GT Physical

6. Ease of doing business Expected GDP Growth 4.5% (2011) Global markets connectivity Long–established and newly emerging industries Supporting factors Economic 2.2 Environmental Analysis

7. 2.3 Business Opportunities in Thailand Automotive & Parts Electrical & Electronics Halal Food Production Hub Tourism Hub Manufacturing & Assembly Hub Machinery and Metalworking Production Base Potential Sectors

8. Thailand is ranked No. 1 in ASEAN Exhibition Industry Global recognition as a leading destination for international conventions & as one of the top three convention destinations in Asia A choice of world class venues and facilities which combine quality, diversity and value Strategic location in the heart of Asia Exotic Cultural Attractiveness such as good hospitality, serviced- mind people and warm & friendly country Exceptional value for money for convention organizers and delegates; all participants benefit from outstanding value and the highest quality service. 2.4 Business opportunities in Thailand Exhibition as the most effective tool to penetrate ASEAN market Exhibition as the most effective tool to penetrate ASEAN market

9. Summary Thailand is a Hub in many sectors for ASEAN Numerous benefits are offered to businesses and investors. Single market Production base ASEAN economy is integrating to achieve the goal of AEC in 2015.

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