On 24 August 2017, H.E. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha addressed his vision and policies at Bangkok Post Forum 2017 titled ‘Sustainable Reform Transforming Thailand’ at Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Hotel.The forum was well attended with wide range of participants including foreign ambassadors, high-level representatives from Thai Government, international organisation representatives, media and private sectors. EABC President Mr. Rolf-Dieter Daniel along with Dr. Thavirap Tantiwongse;EABC Board member, Mr. Chaladbhum Temkasem; Executive Director and Mr. Bob Fox;Chairman of EABC Digital Economy&ICT WG had welcomed the prime minister during the event. 

The prime minister mentioned that 20-year national strategies by his government would guide national reform and if the strategies were carried out well in their first five years, subsequent implementation would continue. He also emphasized that the national reform required changes in politics and people’s mindset.