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Bangkok Post
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Firms told to champion sustainable growth

Sirikul Laopaikul, director of the Phor Laew Dee the Creator project, centre; stands next to Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, CEO of ThaiBev, fifth from right; and Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, chairwoman of the board at Kasikornbank, fourth from right; and young entrepreneurs on stage at the at the Sustainability Expo 2022 on Sunday.  (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)

Sustainable growth, rather than maximum profit, should be the bottom line of businesses, according to Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, chairwoman of the board at Kasikornbank (KBank).

Speaking at the "Thurakij Kao Phordee" forum, held by the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC), on the sidelines of the Sustainability Expo 2022 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center on Sunday, she said a sustainability-based approach should be a core direction in doing business.

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