Thailand’s National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) today held its annual brainstorming session entitled ‘Developing People for Thailand’s Future.’
Participants at the session included Transport Deputy Minister/NESDB Secretary-General Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, Mahidol University Council chairman Dr Vicharn Panich, Bangkok Bank executive chairman Kosit Panpiemras, and Suphachai Chearavanont, president and CEO of True Corp Plc.
Mr Arkhom told those attending the session that Thailand is going to see several sharp changes in future including becoming an aged society, while residents of big cities imitate Western lifestyles, technology and an environment becoming deteriorated.
Asia is important to the global economy, he said, affecting Thais and Thai society. Because of these factors, it is essential for Thailand to develop its population in order to develop the country, solve social divisiveness and achieve sustainable development.
The NESDB, he said wants to propose achieving human development leading to creating secure lives, family happiness and the economy, said Mr Arkhom.
The agency is also proposing human development measures before production begins and future service as well as improving the urban environment aimed at raising the quality of life, he added.
