The EABC, in association with the Ministry of Science & Technology, held a seminar titled “Success Stories on Innovation in Thailand – A Key Driver to Economic Growth Through Technology” on 25 October. The event was commenced by H.E. Dr. Phiraphan Phalasuk, Minister of Science & Technology with a welcome remark by Mr. Mads Korn from the Delegation of the European Union to Thailand.

The panel discussions were moderated by Mr. James Evans, chairperson of EABC Working Group on IPR with the following key speakers: Mr. Nirut Kunnawat, Advisor the Minister of Science & Technology; Dr. Kitisak Promwong from the National Science, Technology & Innovation Policy Office; Dr. Thaweesak Koanantakool of the National Science & Technology Development Agency; Mr. Emin Turan, Managing Director of Sanofi-Pasteur (Thailand) and Dr. Tavirap Tantiwongse, Public Affairs Director of GlaxoSmithKline (Thailand).

The event was attended by H.E. Mr. Klas Molin, Swedish Ambassador to Thailand, representatives of many international and Thai government agencies, academic organisations, chambers of commerce, private enterprises and members of the Thai media.