ProMAC 2018

Keynote Speaker - Mr. Suwanchai Lohawatanakul

SMEs: Future Engine of Growth

Mr. Suwanchai Lohawatanakulwan
Mr. Suwanchai Lohawatanakul

Director General of Office Small and Medium, Enterprises Promotion

 

Abstract:

We recognize the importance of digitalization and the potential of digital technology, and has set a goal to bring Thailand into the era of Digital Economy and transform to “Digital Thailand”. Thailand 4.0 policy is conducted in accordance with the 20-year national strategic plan; it is aiming at assisting innovative SMEs and start-ups to integrate into existing supply chain, focusing on SMEs’ adoption of innovation to further increase value added in their production and services.

 

Biography:

 Education Background.

  • - High school: Triam Udom Suksa School.

  • - Undergraduate: Kyoto University, Japan (Monbusho - Japanese Government Scholarship). Faculty of 

  •   Economics, Business Administration Department.

  • - Master Degree: MIM Thammasat Business School (Master in Marketing).

  • - Executive Master Degree: Industrial Engineering, King Mongkut’s Institution of Technology, North

  •   Bangkok.

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 Work Experienced. 

  • - 1991 – 1993 IBM Thailand: Marketing Representative.

  • - 1994 – 1996 Sangyong Trading: General Manger.

  • - 1997 – 2001 SPB Textile: Managing Director.

  • - 2002 – 2012 Thai Kaneta: Managing Director.

  • - 2013 – 2017 (Feb) Institute for Small and Medium Enterprises Development: President.

  • - 2017 (Mar) – 2017 (Sep) Thailand - Japan Management Institute (TJMI) Technology Promotion

  •   Association (Thailand-Japan): President.

  • - Present Director General of Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion

 

 Current Social Activities.
I am special Instructor and guest speaker such as KMUTT, Chulalongkorn University, Thammasat University, Mahidol University, Kasetsart University, Chiang Mai University, KMITL, NIDA, Rangsit University, Naresuan University, EXIM Bank, Thai Military Bank, SME Bank, K Bank, Department of Industrial Promotion and Department of Export Promotion etc.

 

 Previous Extra Activities.

  • - Bank of Thailand Scholarship’s candidate for Master and Doctorate degree.

  • - Working Committee of JTEPA, Textile & Garment industry.

  • - Speaker of International Conference in Business Management, Naresuan University.

  • - Leader of TPA mission study trip to Japan: TQM Best Practices.

  • - Secretary General of the Association for Promotion of Thai SMEs.

  • - Vice President of the Union Textile Merchants Association.

  • - Director of Thai Garment Manufacturer Association.

  • - Director of Technology Promotion Association (Thai-Japan).

  • - Columnist: “We Share” in Fashion Biz magazine.

  • - Kansai Economic Federation: ASEAN Management meeting 2003.

  • - Chairman of the Association for Promotion of Thai SMEs, Bangkok branch.

  • - Translator of Hoshikotoba.

  • - Columnist: “We Do” in Productivity World magazine.

  • - APO scholarship for Venture 2000 symposium in Japan.

  • - Committee and the organizer of Christmas Concert 2000.

  • - Member of Asian Games Chorus, Bangkok.

  • - Vice President of IBM Club, Thailand.

  • - Class Manager Award: IBM education center in Singapore.

  • - President and Host for international student Sport day, Kyoto.

  • - President of International Student Dormitory, Yamashina, Kyoto.

  • - Winner and Representative of Triam Udom High School Folk song contest.

 

 Achievement.

  • - 2004 Good Governance Award, Dr. Puay Ungpakorn’s Foundation.

  • - 2005 Prime Minister Industrial Award, Best SME Management.

  • - 2006 SME National Award, Top Award 2006.