BUSINESS CALENDAR
PRESS BRIEFINGS
MONDAY: A meeting of the Eastern Economic Corridor Policy Committee, chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, is scheduled at Government House at 9.30am. Lalin Property Plc invites the media to join a press conference regarding its business plan for 2021. The event is scheduled from 10.30-11.30am via Facebook Live at https:// www.facebook.com/groups/ lalinconference. TCP is organising a press briefing on the occasion of the launch of Mansome Vitamin Water, a new product for health-conscious consumers. The event is at The Lawn, Gaysorn Urban Resort, Gaysorn Tower, at 1.30-3pm. Stark Corporation Plc, the operator of a holding company that produces and distributes electrical cables for power transmission and distribution systems, invites the media to join a press conference on the company’s business plan. It is from 2-4.30pm on the 16th Floor, Maneeya Center Building (BTS Chidlom, exit 2).
TUESDAY:
The Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) holds its monthly meeting from 10amnoon at the TNSC on the 32nd Floor, Lumpini Tower, Rama IV Road. TNSC plans to announce the export value for January this year. The event is also online via Google Hangouts (visit https:// meet.google.com/rnt-ushv-maf). Suntory PepsiCo Beverage (Thailand) Co, a manufacturer and distributor of beverages, is hosting a launch for ready-todrink oolong tea. Ashish Joshi, chief executive, and Somchai Ketchaikosol, chief marketing officer, will discuss opportunities for growth for T-Plus products in Thailand’s ready-to-drink tea market at a press conference scheduled for 10am-noon at The Gardens of Dinsor Palace (BTS Ekkamai). SCG Chemicals presents the strategy and business direction for the company’s business in 2021. A press briefing is scheduled via Zoom from 9.30-11am. The Zoom meeting ID is 881 4186 9763. The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) in cooperation with the Thai Game Software Industry Association and Infofed Co jointly launch the Depa Game Accelerator Program to promote and develop the potential of Thai game producers and developers to the world market. The press conference starts at 9am at Thailand E-Sports Arena, 5th floor, The Street Ratchada. An Acer Computer press conference titled: Next @ Acer, Live, Work, Learn, Play is scheduled for the Grand Ballroom, 9th floor, Carlton Hotel Bangkok at 10.30am-noon. The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) is holding a press conference for the upcoming 16th NSTDA Annual Conference — NAC2021. The event takes place from 1-3.30pm at the press room, 1st floor, King Mongkut Building, Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Ministry, Rama VI Road.
WEDNESDAY:
SCB Economic Intelligence is holding a press conference on the Thai economic outlook for the first quarter of 2021 from 10am-noon on the 18th floor at SCB Academy. Citibank presents an overview of major strategic changes for the bank in 2020 to cope with shifting consumer behaviour amid the pandemic. The bank also unveils its strategy for 2021 at the briefing set for 11am-noon via Zoom. PGD, a comprehensive group of designers focusing on hospitals and medical establishments in Thailand, is holding a media briefing to launch PGD under the concept “Healthcare Total Design Solution”. The keynote speech is on the current healthcare market. The event convenes at 10am on the 24th floor at JustCo at Samyan Mitrtown (MRT Chamchuri Square). THURSDAY: The Energy Policy and Planning Office is organising a seminar on the framework of the Petrochemical Industry Development Plan (Phase 4) for the Eastern Seaboard area, and areas with potential for future economic development. The meeting is from 9am-5pm at the Miracle Grand Convention Hotel, 99 Kamphaeng Phet 6 Road, Khwaeng Talat Bang Khen, Khet Lak Si. Aurora Gold Mall is hosting the first Gold Expo in Thailand from March 5-14, featuring many promotional activities. On Thursday, an exclusive interview with management is scheduled at 10.30am at Phechthong Aurora Gold Mall, Megabangna branch. The Italian Embassy in Thailand and Italian Trade Agency in cooperation with Central Department Store host a press conference for “Dolce Italia” from 10.30am-noon at the Platinum Lounge at Central Chidlom. The fashion event presents a collection of brands directly from Italy (running from March 4-31) on the 1st floor at Central Chidlom. FRIDAY: The Trade Policy and Strategy Office announces the consumer price index for February at 10.30am at the Commerce Ministry.
EVENTS
MONDAY: The American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand is holding an online meeting for members to discuss the Finance Ministry’s policy priorities and initiatives in light of the fresh outbreak and the long-term impact on the economy and business prospects. A keynote address by Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith is scheduled with the Zoom event convening at 2.30pm.
TUESDAY:
State-owned carrier Thai Airways is scheduled to submit its business rehabilitation plan to the Central Bankruptcy Court on March 2. After this, probably in May, the court is expected to assemble Thai Airways’ creditors to vote on the plan. WEDNESDAY: A US-Thailand Cybersecurity and Data Protection Standards Workshop is set to take place on March 3-5 at 8-11am.