‘Industry 4.0’ Thailand’s path to prosperity, seminar hears

The fourth Industrial Revolution offers vast opportunities for businesses and Thais can reap its benefits to become richer than Singaporeans within a decade, Dhanin Chearavanont, chairman and chief executive officer of Charoen Pokphand Group, said on February 15. “In 10 years, Thais will be getting richer. Perhaps … could be wealthier than the Singaporeans, per head,” he said. At the “Opportunity Thailand” conference hosted by the Board of Investment, Dhanin praised the government for its “Thailand 4.0” initiative. “I [take the view] that 4.0 will enter Thailand and will transform the face of the nation,” said the CP boss, referring to the so-called Fourth Industrial Revolution, also termed “Industry 4.0”.

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