The Importance of ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) 2015

The Importance of ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) 2015

byMr. Arin Jira

ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC)

Former Chairman 2008 – 2009Co-chairman 2010January 20, 2011

1. Overview of ASEAN Economic Community

AECAECSingle Market andProduction base

Single Market andProduction base

To create a stable, prosperous and highly

competitive ASEAN economic region

To create a stable, prosperous and highly

competitive ASEAN economic region

Freer flow of capitalFreer flow of capital

Free flow of goods services, investment,

and skilled labor

Free flow of goods services, investment,

and skilled labor

characteristic

objective

Single Market and Production Base Single Market and Production Base

1.1 Characteristics of AEC

1.2 Objectives of AEC

2.1 Environmental Analysis

A transportation center in ASEAN GMS and IMT-GT

EconomicEconomic

2.2 Environmental Analysis

2.3 Business Opportunities in Thailand

• 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 ThailandExhibition as the most effective tool

to penetrate ASEAN marketExhibition as the most effective tool

to penetrate ASEAN market

Summary

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