The Baht continues to outperform other regional currencies, with no indication of weakening any time soon, and manufacturers and service providers in Thailand are feeling the impact. On October 18th, prior to the Multi-Chambers Eastern Seaboard Networking, panelists John Evans of Tractus Asia, and Chris Bruton of Dataconsult will discuss the effects of the current foreign exchange situation on manufacturing and other service sectors, and future outlook.

NTCC is pleased to invite you to join "The Strong Baht & Economic Uncertainty: Outlook and Impact for Thailand and its Neighbors" by AMCHAM, in partnership with the Manufacturing Focus Group, AustCham, BCCT, and GTCC.

About the Panelists:

• John Evans is co-founder and Managing Director of Tractus Asia, a leading strategic advisory firm with offices throughout the Asia-Pacific region, providing both public and private sector trade and investment assistance.
• Chris Bruton has been resident in Thailand for 50 years, with previous experience in the UK,France and Malaysia. For two years he was active in the London Inter-bank money market, followed by management with the Haw Par Group of Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand in merchant banking, and subsequently mining and real estate development.

About the Moderator:

• David Nardone is Group Executive Industrial and International, Executive Director, and CEO at WHA Industrial Development Public Company Limited, Thailand's leading industrial estates. Over the last 25 years, David has worked with most of the major U.S. and international manufacturing companies operating in Thailand, and has spent a combined total of 14 years serving on the AMCHAM Board of Governors.

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Date: Friday 18th October, 2019

Time: 16:30 - 18:00

Location: Holiday Inn Pattaya

Fees/Admission:

• Free of charge with advance registration
• THB 300 for non-members / walk-ins

Booking Deadline: Wednesday 16th October, 2019 at 16:00