1. The Importance of ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) 2015by
Mr. Arin Jira
ASEAN Business Advisory Council
(ASEAN-BAC)
Former Chairman 2008 – 2009
Co-chairman 2010
January 20, 2011

2. 1. Overview of ASEAN Economic Community
AEC
Single Market and
Production base
characteristic
objective
Free flow of goods
services, investment,
and skilled labor
To create a stable, prosperous and highly competitive ASEAN economic region
Freer flow of capital

3. Single Market and Production Base
1.1 Characteristics of AEC
Single Market and Production Base
AEC
goods
service
investment
capital
skilled labor

4. 1.2 Objectives of AEC Single market and production base
AEC Blueprint
Single market and production base
Competitive economic region
Equitable economic development
Integration into the global economy

5. 2.1 Environmental Analysis
Physical
A transportation center in ASEAN GMS and IMT-GT

6. 2.2 Environmental Analysis
Ease of doing business
Expected GDP Growth 4.5% (2011)
Global markets connectivity
Long–established and newly emerging industries
Supporting factors
Economic

7. 2.3 Business Opportunities in Thailand
Potential Sectors
Automotive
& Parts
Electrical & Electronics
Halal Food Production Hub
Tourism Hub
Manufacturing & Assembly Hub
Machinery and Metalworking Production Base

8. 2.4 Business opportunities in Thailand
Exhibition as the most effective tool
to penetrate ASEAN market
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.

9. Summary
Thailand is a Hub in many sectors for ASEAN
Numerous benefits are offered to
businesses and investors.
Single market
Production base
ASEAN economy is integrating to achieve the goal of AEC in 2015.

10. THANK YOU