ส.อ.ท. ร่วมเป็นวิทยากรหลักสูตรการพัฒนานักกฎหมายภาครัฐระดับชำนาญการขึ้นไป รุ่นที่ 39 สำนักงานคณะกรรมการกฤษฎีกาFTI Participates as a Speaker in the 39th Advanced Government Lawyer Development Course at the Office of the Council of State

On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Dr. Thongdee Pasos, a member of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), was honored to be a speaker in the 39th Advanced Government Lawyer Development Course on the topic of “Economic Cooperation between the State and the Private Sector”, organized by the Office of the Council of State at the Rajadamnern Meeting Room, 1st floor, Royal Princess Laanluang Hotel.

During this lecture, Dr. Thongdee pointed out that the global economy is entering an era of uncertainty (New Normal) due to multiple simultaneous factors, including geopolitical conflicts, trade wars, climate change, the aging society, and the development of artificial intelligence (AI). This has led countries to rapidly adapt to maintain their competitiveness, while the business sector must enhance production efficiency, reduce costs, and increase supply chain resilience.

In Thailand, while the economy is still driven primarily by exports and tourism, it faces several structural challenges, such as high household debt, increasing public debt burdens, the aging society, energy constraints, and laws and regulations that are not conducive to business operations. Additionally, conflicts in the Middle East have led to rising costs of energy, raw materials, and transportation, significantly impacting production costs in the industrial sector and the competitiveness of Thai operators.

Despite the challenges, Thailand still possesses competitive potential, as in 2026, the country’s competitiveness ranking improved to 26th in the world and 3rd in ASEAN. However, there are still limitations regarding infrastructure, education, and labor skill development that need urgent improvement to support the new economy and global competition.

Therefore, FTI proposes five areas for the development of the Thai industry through the 5I Strategy, which includes:
1. Intelligent Industry - Upgrading the manufacturing sector to Smart Industry with AI and automation
2. Innovation & Creative Industry - Promoting innovation, brand creation, and the development of intellectual property to increase product value
3. International Alliance & Network - Expanding international collaboration and promoting Thailand as a regional supply chain hub
4. Industrial Infrastructure Reform - Reforming laws, energy, logistics, and infrastructure to reduce costs and facilitate business operations
5. Inclusive Sustainability - Promoting sustainable development in terms of environment, circular economy, and upgrading the capabilities of SMEs.

To make these proposals concrete, the government has established a joint public-private committee to address economic issues (GRC), chaired by the Prime Minister, to serve as a mechanism for integrating cooperation between the public and private sectors to propose solutions for economic, trade, and investment problems, along with appointing four subcommittees to expedite key measures and create tangible results for the country’s economic development.

This lecture reflects that Thailand cannot address economic challenges solely by either the public or the private sector, but requires collaboration from both sectors in reforming laws, developing technology and innovation, upgrading the industrial sector, developing workforce skills, and creating a competitive economy alongside sustainable growth for the future. Notably, over 80 legal officers from various government agencies attended the lecture.