The Rule of Law Forum #308 October 2025
Agenda
The Rule of Law Forum #3
Institutional Readiness for Thailand’s Competitiveness
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Conference Hall, Thailand Institute of Justice
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Registration |
| 09:00 – 09:15 | Opening of the Forum Mr. Nakarin Wanakijpaibul, Chief Executive Officer and Editor-in-Chief, THE STANDARD |
| 09:15 – 9:45 | Opening Remarks – Professor Dr. Kittipong Kittayarak, Chairman of the TIJ Board of Directors – Dr. Tatyana Teplova, Senior Counsellor, Head of Division, Global Partnerships, Inclusion, and Justice (GPIJ), Public Governance Directorate, OECD – Mr. Mark Lewis, Chief of Public Sector Partnerships of the World Justice Project |
| 09:45 – 10:00 | Special Keynote: Strengthening the Rule of Law: A National Agenda for a Competitive Thailand H.E. Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister of Thailand |
10:00 – 10:15 | Overview Remarks: The State of the Rule of Law in Thailand: Challenges and the Imperative for National Collaboration Dr. Phiset Sa-ardyen, Executive Director of the Thailand Institute of Justice |
10:15 – 11:45 | Panel Discussion: “Institutional Readiness for Thailand’s Competitiveness” This session will explore the practical challenges and opportunities in reforming Thailand’s institutional framework to create a more attractive and predictable business environment. Panelists: 1. Professor Kitipong Urapeepatanapong, Chairman of the Stock Exchange of Thailand 2. Mr. Kriengkrai Thiennukul, Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries 3. Dr. Poj Aramwattananont, Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce 4. Mr. Payong Srivanich, Chairman of the Thai Bankers’ Association 5. Dr. Mana Nimitmongkol, President of the Anti-Corruption Organization of Thailand Moderator: Mr. Nakarin Wanakijpaibul, Chief Executive Officer and Editor-in-Chief, THE STANDARD Discussion Points: – Legal and Regulatory Reform: Building a climate of trust and confidence for investment. – Enhancing Institutional Capacity: Fostering economic competitiveness and social stability by ensuring legal certainty and efficient dispute resolution. – Combating Corruption: Strategies for creating a fair and transparent business environment. – Public-Private Collaboration: Forging partnerships to drive meaningful institutional change. |
| 11:45 – 12:00 | Closing Remarks: The Path Forward: Aligning Economic Policy with the Rule of Law Dr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand and Minister of Finance |
12:00 onwards | Networking Luncheon |
As of 7 October 2025
