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Insight Thailand Roundtable Series I on Transparency
EABC together with Thai Institute of Directors (IOD) cordially invite you to Insight Thailand Roundtable Series I on Transparency – How to improve transparency in customs procedures
Background
Transparency and predictability in policymaking and the application of rules and regulations is regarded as essential for a stable business environment in a modern economy. The need for a robust and predictable policy framework and legal environment to serve fair market-based competition and wider societal interests becomes stronger as the Thai economy develops. This will then make it possible to ensure that the drivers of productivity, efficiency and innovation can be strengthened.
According to University of Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC)’s Corruption Situation Index (CSI) in Thailand business and government sectors, the score was 39 points in December 2013 – down from 41 point in June 2013, in which the level above 40 is regarded as critical. From the study, corruption in Thailand last year was estimated to cost 240-330 billion baht compared to the countries overall investment and procurement budget of 2 trillion baht infrastructure investment project and 350 billion baht water management project. The 2013 Corruption Perceptions Index compiled by the Berlin-based Transparency International ranked Thailand at 102nd out of 177 countries, down from 88th in previous year interpreting the corruption in Thailand has worsened.
One of the areas where business is widely affected is Customs. Despite a number of commendable efforts aimed at promoting transparency and consistency as well as facilitating trade for importers and international trade entrepreneurs to be more competitive, certain customs practices continue to cause concerns for foreign and local businesses operating in Thailand.
With objective to encourage the private sector to openly share their experience in how to improve transparency in customs procedures, this roundtable discussion serves as a business-driven platform for both Thai and European businesses and stakeholders to come together and discuss potential solutions and recommendations.
Date: Thursday 19 June 2014
Time: 11.00-13.30hrs (Luncheon)
Venue: Sofitel Sukhumvit Bangkok (map)
Entrance Fee
-THB 1,000 for EABC and IOD Members
-THB 1,300 for Non-Members
*Registration deadline: 17 June 2014. Seats are limited and will be on first-come, first serve basis. Registration is binding. No-shows will be charged
| Tentative Programme | |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Registration |
| 11:30 – 11:40 | Welcoming Remarks |
| 11:40 – 12:00 | Opening Remarks Insights from Office of the Public Sector Development Commission (OPDC), Mr. Areepong Bhoocha-oom (PhD), OPDC Secretary General |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Round table discussion “How to improve transparency in customs procedures”
Moderator: Lyn Kok, Chairperson of EABC Cross Sectoral Issue Working Group & President and CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Thailand |
| 13:00 – 13:30 | Networking Lunch |
Background of Organisers:
The Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD) is a leading organization dedicated to improving director professionalism and corporate governance in Thailand. IOD has been at the forefront of promoting good governance practices in the Thai companies. IOD now runs Thailand’s Private Sector Collective Action Coalition Against Corruption on behalf of eight key organisations.
The European ASEAN Business Centre (EABC) is a European Trade Organisation formally established in Thailand as a Trade Association with a primary objective of increasing European Trade and Investment in Thailand. EABC is the project supported by the European Union.
