Leaders urge varied economic focus

Ms Kattiya gives a keynote talk on the Thai economy at the Bangkok Post Forum 2022. Pattarapong Chatpattarasill

Industry leaders shared views of how the country should move forward, from creating multiple economic growth engines to the promotion of the electric vehicle (EV) industry, to allow Thailand to attain economic sustainability.

Kattiya Indaravijaya, chief executive of Kasikornbank, said even if it's a rocky road ahead, the private sector and banks are ready for the next chapter.