The list of 34 leading tycoons and CEOs from major private companies joined the government dinner at Government House this evening (15 May) at the event “Entrepreneurs Speak, Government Listens,” collaborating to find ways to enhance capabilities and transform the country's economy.
On 15 May 2026, reporters reported that Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, along with the Cabinet, invited more than 34 senior executives from 10 key industry groups to participate in the “Entrepreneurs Speak, Government Listens” event at Government House at 5:00 p.m. The main objective was to jointly seek methods to enhance the country's economic competitiveness, including the following:
- Three institutions: the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) and the Tourism Council of Thailand
1. Mr. Phot Aramwattananon, Chairman of the Board of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade of Thailand
2. Mrs. Pimjai Leeissaranukul, Chairwoman of the Federation of Thai Industries
3. Mr. Payong Srivanich, Chairman of the Thai Bankers' Association
4. Mr. Chai Arunannontchai, Chairman of the Tourism Council of Thailand
- Financial Institutions Group
1. Mr. Chatisiri Sophonpanich, President and CEO, Executive Director of Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited, represented by Mr. Kobsak Phutrakul, Deputy CEO of Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited
2. Ms. Kattiya Indaravichai, Chief Executive Officer of Kasikornbank
3. Mr. Sarath Ratanaporn, Chief Executive Officer of Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited
- Agriculture and Food Industry Group
1. Mr. Dhanin Chearavanont, Senior Chairman of Charoen Pokphand Group
2. Mr. Wisit Taepaisitpong, CEO and Acting CEO of the Overseas Business Group, Betagro Public Company Limited
3. Mr. Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, CEO of Thai Beverage Public Company Limited, represented by Mr. Sopon Ratcharaka, Executive Vice President of Thai Beverage Public Company Limited
4. Mrs. Waraporn Osathanugrah, Senior Deputy Managing Director of Siam Kubota Corporation Limited
- Electronics Industry Group
1. Mr. Sampan Silpanat, Senior Advisor for Strategic Business Alliance Development at Delta Electronics (Thailand) Public Company Limited
2. Mr. Norachet Saetang, Country Manager for Thailand at Seagate Technology (Thailand) Limited
- Automotive Industry Group
1. Mr. Glint Sarasin, Chairman of the Board of Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd.
2. Mr. Isarapap Uchatnanan, Director at Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
3. Mr. Kanchit Chaisupho, Vice President of Great Wall Motor Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
4. Mrs. Waraporn Osathanugrah, Senior Deputy Managing Director of Siam Kubota Corporation Limited
- Energy Business Group
1. Mr. Sarath Ratanavadi, Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Development Public Company Limited
2. Mr. Kongkapan Intarajang, Chief Executive Officer and President of PTT Public Company Limited
3. Mr. Chaiwat Kovavisaratch, CEO of Bangchak Group and Managing Director of Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited
- Hotel Business Group
1. Mr. Thienprasith Chaiphatranan, President of the Thai Hotels Association
2. Mr. Chanin Donavanik, Chairman and CEO of Dusit Thani Public Company Limited, represented by Ms. Prachum Tantiprasertsuk, Vice President of Operations for Central and Southern Thailand, Dusit Thani Public Company Limited
- Healthcare & Wellness Business Group
1. Dr. Pramaporn Prasarttong-Osoth, Chairwoman of Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Public Company Limited (BDMS)
- Construction Business Group
1. Ms. Lisa Ngamtrakulpanich, President of the Thai Construction Industry Association under Royal Patronage
2. Mr. Thamsak Settha-udom, CEO of Siam Cement Public Company Limited
3. Mr. Pliw Trivisawavet, Chairman of Ch. Karnchang Public Company Limited
- Real Estate Development Group (Industrial Estates)
1. Ms. Jareephon Jarukornsakul, Chairwoman of the Executive Board and CEO of WHA Corporation Public Company Limited
- SME Entrepreneurs Group
1. Mr. Noppong Teeravarun, Chairman of the Thai SME Confederation
- Retail Business Group
1. Mr. Chanawat Euawansakul, President and CEO of Central Pattana Public Company Limited
2. Ms. Supalak Ampuch, Chairwoman of The Mall Group Company Limited
- Consumer Goods Business Group
1. Mr. Vateet Chokwatana, Executive Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Sahapat Co., Ltd. (Public)
2. Ms. Dalad Suptaveechikul, Chairwoman of Sahunion Public Company Limited
3. Mr. Tos Chirathivat, CEO of Central Group Company Limited
4. Mr. Yothin Damnoenchanyavich, CEO of Double A (1991) Public Company Limited
Meanwhile, reporters noted that on the same day, officials inspected the venue preparations for the “Entrepreneurs Speak, Government Listens” event at Phakdi Bodin and Santimaitree buildings, where the dinner would be held.