Dr. Vachara, flanked by Lalit Bakshi, Bernard Pouliot, and Horasis Chairman Dr. Frank-Jurgen Richter, making the announcement of the first annual Horasis Asia conference to be held in Bangkok in November 2016. 

Dr. Vachara speaking at the Horasis Global China conference recently held in Cascais, Portugal.

Dr. Frank-Jurgen Richter, Lalit Bakshi, and Dr. Vachara Phanchet joining hands to organize Horasis Asia in 2016.

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Dr. Vachara co-Chaired the 5^th Global Russia Business Meeting in Valencia, Spain on 6-7 April 2014. The meeting was co-hosted by the City of Valencia and supported by several Russian business organizations. At this pivotal time, the Global Russia Business Meeting convened about 300 senior executives to take a practical look at what policies and strategies can support the aspirations of Russian firms and offered an opportunity for an in-depth dialogue between Russian and global business leaders.

Dr. Vachara addressing the global audience on how the political climate is affecting the economy and how Russian businesses needs to adjust accordingly.

Dr. Vachara being welcomed to Spain by Alfonso Grau, Vice Mayor, City of Valencia.

Business leaders worldwide came to listen to and share their ideas for how to succeed in todays uncertain economic climate. Victor Zoubarev, Deputy at the State Duma, Russia flew in to address the audience.

Michael Gurevich, Dr. Vachara Phanchet, and Jason Ma enjoying some Spanish cava at the PBEC sponsored nightcap session.

Dr. Vachara once again co-Chaired the Horasis Global China Business Meeting, the foremost annual gathering of Chinese business leaders and their global counterparts. Co-hosted by the City of The Hague, The Netherlands Council for Trade Promotion and the China Federation of Industrial Economics, this meeting on China provides an ideal platform to discuss the critical factors behind China's rise to global eminence. 

Dr. Vachara participated in the plenary on China's rise, and shared his view on China-ASEAN opportunities.

Dr. Vachara and PBEC Chairman Wilfred Wong with S.A. Blok, Minister for Housing and the Central Government Sector, and Chen Xu, Ambassador of China to The Netherlands.

Dinner at the Steigenberger Kurhaus Hotel in The Hague.

Dr. Vachara and Wilfred welcome conference participants to a PBEC sponsored nightcap session.

Dr. Vachara hosted Mr. Vibhav Upadhyay, Chairman of the India Center Foundation, at a networking luncheon on November 1st at the Pacific City Club. Ambassador Anil Wadhwa was attending as Guest of Honor. Mr. Upadhyay presented India Center, and the vision they have for sustainable development, and how the models they have created in India can be applied in ASEAN and other parts of the world. Mr. Upadhyay further invited participants to attend the India-Japan Global Partnership Summit at the India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, December 15-18.

Dr. Vachara, Chairman Upadhyay, Ambassador Wadhwa and select guests.

Dr. Vachara welcoming Ambassador Wadhwa and Vibhav Upadhyay.

ICF Chairman Vibhav Upadhyay sharing his vision with the participants.

Dr. Vachara presenting a book about Thailand to His Excellency Nicos Anastasiades, President of Cyprus.

Dr. Vachara Phanchet, co-chaired the 4th Horasis Global Russia Business Meeting, held in Limassol, Cyprus on April 14-15. More than 300 senior leaders from business and government met and discussed how recent events have affected Russian businesses. This year's meeting was most opportune and particularly relevant to provide a holistic and timely perspective on the future direction for Russia, as well as for Cyprus' as its dealing with its current financial crisis.

Dr. Vachara shared his insights on how Russia can develop their economy, and encouraged greater economic cooperation with ASEAN.

Dr. Vachara chairing a panel on "Struggling for resources".

Horasis held its fourth Annual Meeting in Zurich, 22-23 January, 2013. The Horasis Annual Meeting is the foremost annual gathering of business leaders from emerging and developed markets. Dr. Vachara, a co-Chair of the meeting also chaired a session on resource scarcity and led the panel in a discussion on how the developing world needs to find new models to ensure sustainable development.

Dr Vachara makes his introductory remarks to the 'Struggling for Resources' panel

Dr. Vachara, F.W. de Klerk, and Frank-Jurgen Richter 

A special panel with F.W. de Klerk, Former President of South Africa focused on the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate's unique contribution to world history in initiating, leading and then handing on power to Nelson Mandela in what could be termed Africa's first Velvet Revolution.

Dr. Vachara shares his views on the opportunities arising from the ASEAN Economic Community.

PBEC sponsored the Asian Financial Forum (AFF) for the 5th consecutive year on 14-15 January at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. In this two-day event, AFF focused on the lingering sovereign debt crisis in the Eurozone, a tepid recovery in the US, and the slowdown in emerging markets.

Video presentation of AFF and China-ASEAN Business Partnership by China Daily.

Under the theme "Asia: Shaping the Next Global Landscape", the 2013 Asian Financial Forum (AFF) featured some of the world's most respected leaders in government, financial and business sectors.

Dr. Vachara interviewed by the media following his panel presentation.

Dr. Vachara interviewed after his speech.

PBEC Chairman Emeritus Dr. Vachara Phanchet was invited from Bangkok to share his input on China-ASEAN business cooperation. Dr. Vachara shared his input on the business opportunities that come with the creation of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) which is slated to take effect at the end of 2015. With China becoming an increasing investor in the global economy, ASEAN and China stand to gain from this new single market.

I am honored to once again have the opportunity to serve my country - this time as Thailand Trade Representative. As appointed TTR, it is my role to promote international trade, and to facilitate commerce and investments in Thailand - to show that Thailand is open for business! Our country has historically been a very attractive investment destination, with an established and modern infrastructure, access to capital markets, and a proponent of free and open trade with the region, and the world.

The past year and a half has been very difficult for many nations. Both the public sector and the private sector are facing major obstacles. The US government is debt laden and is facing a record deficit as it attempts to combat the perfect storm – a crisis in the financial industry, mortgage sector, residential and commercial property, while enduring the longest recession since the great depression.