ส.อ.ท. ร่วมเปิดงาน “Unlocking Sustainable Trade: พาณิชย์เปิดประตูสู่การค้าที่ยั่งยืน”FTI Participates in the Opening of “Unlocking Sustainable Trade: Commerce Opens Doors to Sustainable Trade”

On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, Mr. Apichit Prasoprat, Vice Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), participated in the opening ceremony of the event “Unlocking Sustainable Trade: Commerce Opens Doors to Sustainable Trade.” The event was officiated by Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, alongside Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Deputy Minister of Commerce, Mr. Wuttikrai Leewirapan, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pasu Decharin, Advisor to the Minister of Commerce, Dr. Phot Aramwattanakorn, Vice Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of Thai Industries, and Mr. Saengchai Theerakulanit, President of the Thai SME Confederation, at the Burachatchaiyakan Meeting Room, 4th Floor, Ministry of Commerce.

During the event, the knowledge repository “Thinking Trading Sustainably” (คิดค้า.com/moc-sdgs) was launched to demonstrate that the Ministry of Commerce supports the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. It aims to raise awareness within the business sector that conducting trade in the current era cannot solely focus on profit maximization but must also ensure long-term sustainability by creating a balance between business growth and providing value to communities, society, and the environment. Additionally, there was a showcase of prominent sustainable product booths, including innovative agricultural products under the Agri Plus Award 2024 project, examples of SDG products from regional areas, and sustainable goods from community entrepreneurs under the SMART Local ME-D initiative, among others.