"Under this framework, Thailand shows that it is ready for foreign investment with the supporting foundation and personnel. Several world-class brands are manufactured in Thailand," he said.

 He noted that in the globalised era, cooperation with the international communities would play a greater. Meanwhile, small and medium-sized enterprises would gain a more important role. Thailand will boost SMEs' strength and overseas cooperation to counter any possible crisis, while following sufficiency economy philosophy for sustainable growth.

- The Nation