'THAILAND RESET' Is More Than Just a Seminar—NIDA Invites You to Rethink Thailand's Future

'THAILAND RESET' is more than just a seminar—NIDA is inviting people to rethink and collectively question Thailand's future.

Thailand stands at a critical turning point amid structural constraints, mounting debt, and increasing global economic volatility across all dimensions, forcing us to confront challenges to long-term growth potential. Today's question is not merely 'how much can Thailand grow?' but 'how can we adapt and move forward?' in an uncertain global economy.

Facing these national-level challenges, the National Institute of Development Administration's (NIDA) School of Business is organizing the 'THAILAND RESET: Rethinking for Thailand's Future' seminar on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in commemoration of the institution's and school's 60th anniversary.

The event aims to exchange business management perspectives and collectively identify the direction of Thailand's economy. Rather than a traditional seminar, this forum is designed as a space for asking new questions about the nation's future, drawing on insights from thought leaders across various sectors.

Although Thailand's economy continues to grow, warning signs of constraints are becoming clearer—slowing growth rates, challenged competitiveness, and pressure from rapid global economic shifts. The critical question is not just 'how do we grow?' but 'how do we upgrade and adapt?' to keep pace with the world. This is a shared question for the business, finance, and policy sectors that must be answered together.

Where will Thailand head amid a rapidly changing world?

A key highlight is the Keynote Session: Thailand's Future, featuring perspectives from former national policymakers including Dr. Thanong Bidaya, former Minister of Finance, and Dr. Somkid Jatusripitak, former Deputy Prime Minister.

The content reflects Thailand's role from past to present within shifting global power dynamics (Geopolitics), highlighting the crucial role of the private sector. For Thai businesses to truly grow, they need government support—not only advancing national capabilities but also creating financial and trade stability, as well as strengthening Thailand's negotiating power on the global stage.

Three Perspectives Driving Thailand's Economy: From 'Big Picture' to 'Real Action'

The Panel Session: Where is Thailand's Economy Headed? delved into Thailand's economic outlook through three action-oriented perspectives, led by Dr. Poj Aramwattananont, Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, Sethaput Suthiwart-Narueput, Governor of the Bank of Thailand, and Dr. Uthama Savananon, former Minister of Finance and former Minister of Industry.

The exchange revealed that while all sectors face the same challenge, their implementation contexts differ. The business sector must accelerate competitiveness improvements, the financial sector must maintain stability against volatility, while the policy sector shapes direction and creates conditions for long-term growth. Though roles differ, all sectors are interconnected and mutually dependent.

The 'THAILAND RESET: Rethinking for Thailand's Future' seminar demonstrates that national change cannot occur without cooperation from all sectors. While the forum's discussions may not offer ready-made answers, they have clarified the nation's questions regarding direction, roles, and the necessity of moving forward together.

Ultimately, Thailand's future may not depend solely on policy or economic structure, but on 'people' who can think, analyze, and take action.