the use of program trading/ high-frequency trading. The participants also discussed approaches towards developing and improving the securities industry according to international standards. This

40-percent rise from 2009 or the total trading value of almost 7 trillion baht. The bond market ended the year with an average trading value of 68.9 billion baht per day or about 15 percent higher than

Thailand. The other four initiatives include improving the data environment, implementing effective incentives, creating demand-led products and services, and building human capital. According to the WG-SF

include aligning rules to international standards, improving the framework to oversee the stability of important processes to meet the challenges posed by volatile capital flows, or improving the

as the rise of e-commerce and growing global supply chains, both of which limited the pricing power of domestic firms. As a result, Thailand’s nominal GDP increased by 6.3 percent, leveling at Baht

, bargaining power of buyers) How quickly are the company and management team adapting to the transition? i.e. an assessment of the momentum in improving resilience and responding to the changing industry

inflation rate by 0.05 percent, resulting from lower price in agricultural products. Furthermore, an enlargement of tourism sector together with a rise in number of agricultural products were key factors of

addition, a rise in fuel price can be observed. Meanwhile, Ministry of finance revealed that the inflation rate of 2017 is expected at 0.7 percent, increasing 0.2 percent from last year. Considering global

, a 100% recyclable, low cost and light weight material is growing at a strong 5% CAGR as demand for safe drinking water continues to rise unabated and PET is by far the most preferred material for this

private sector contribute a high demand of skilled workers and lead to an increase in household income and consumer purchasing power (Source: Bank of Thailand). Meanwhile, a rise in average oil price in the