BUSINESS CALENDAR
SEMINARS
MONDAY: The Fiscal Policy Office is organising the “Pandemic to Endemic” webinar with Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith as a keynote speaker. The webinar is from 10am to noon.
A seminar by Krungthep Turakij explores the future of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and the development of 5G infrastructure in the EEC area. Join the seminar to hear updates from Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwut Thanakmanusorn and Kanit Sangsuphan, secretarygeneral of the EEC Office. Livestream of the seminar is from 1.30-4pm via the Zoom, YouTube and Line accounts of Krungthep Turakij.
PRESS BRIEFINGS
MONDAY: Mindshare (Thailand) is holding a press conference on influencer marketing, exploring their impact, how the landscape has transformed, success stories and case studies. The event is scheduled for 10am to noon via Microsoft Teams.
Thai Union Feed Mill Plc is holding a press conference on the company’s vision and business strategy as the firm prepares its initial public offering on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. The briefing is from 10.30am to noon and can be viewed through the Facebook page of MT Multimedia.
Beryl 8 Plus, a specialist in digital transformation, invites the press and investors to an information session as the firm prepares to list on the Market for Alternative Investment. The briefing is from 1.30-3pm via the Facebook page of MT Multimedia.
Salesforce Thailand holds a media briefing from 2-3.15 pm on Zoom, along with Digital Economy Promotion Agency executives, on the IDC Salesforce Economy 2021 Study and the launch of a collaborative programme between the two called “100 Job Seekers”, which promotes skills for Thais preparing them for new jobs under the “Salesforce Economy” in the future. Register for the briefing at https://forms.gle/ Ts6k2N1MY1uQgnNG8.
TUESDAY: Frasers Property Thailand (FPT) invites the media to a virtual briefing on Oct 19 from 10am to noon. Thanapol Sirithanachai, country chief executive of FPT, talks about the launch of a mixed-use re-development project on the corner of Silom Road that aims to change the Wall Street of Bangkok to Silicon Valley.
WHA Real Estate Management Co is holding a conference on “WHA Premium Growth Trust Fund” on Oct 19 from 1-2pm. Watch the live-stream on the Facebook page of WHA Group.
Schaeffler Manufacturing (Thailand) Co, a global manufacturer and distributor of automotive and industrial products, is holding a press conference with executives on Oct 19 from 2-3.30pm via Zoom. Executives plan to reveal the firm’s business plans for the auto parts market in Thailand and the region in 2021-2022 as well as introduce its latest marketing activities with business partners.
WEDNESDAY: The Tourism and Sports Ministry, Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) and Garena Online (Thailand) are organising a press conference to foster cooperation in the development of e-sports in Thailand. A memorandum of cooperation between state agencies and Garena Online is slated for signature at the event on Oct 20 at 1.30pm. Participants can hear from Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, SAT governor Kongsak Yodmanee and Allen Hsu, regional head of strategic partnership and e-sports development at Garena Online. Register to attend the event at https://bit.ly/3COVWJF.
Central Pattana Plc is holding a press conference for the opening of CentralPlaza Sriracha. Nattakit Tangpoonsinthana, executive vice-president of marketing, plans to provide updates on the readiness of the project and details of the mall. Watch the briefing from 10.30am to noon on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom. us/j/7964035264?pwd=SHlhM nF6RzJqSmNQUWRpNXZBNjh XUT0.
THURSDAY: CP All Plc, the operator of 7-Eleven convenience stores and delivery, is holding an annual press conference titled “Thailand Synergy for Thai SMEs 2021” along with a ceremony for “7 Innovation Awards” on Oct 21 from 2-3.30 pm. To join the event, visit https://7innoawards.com/ loginReporter.