Roundtable on Developing the Next-Generation of Human Resources for the Thailand – Japan Automotive Industry

公開日 2025.04.24

For more than 60 years, Japan and Thailand have shared technology and knowledge, building a strong supply chain in Thailand. As we look to the future, we aim to redefine the foundation of Japan’s automotive industry as a strategic advantage in global competition. Moreover, we are committed to deepening our collaboration with Thailand’s leading industry organizations and exploring opportunities to further strengthen Japan-Thailand relations, particularly in developing the next generation of skilled professionals.

(15.40 – 16.00)	MOU Signing Ceremony
16.00 – 16.10	Opening remarks Mr. Pichai Chunhavajira Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand Mr. MUTO Yoji Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, METI Mr. Akanat Promphan Minister of Industry
16.10 – 16.15	Photo Session
16.15 – 16.25	Keynote Speech 1 Mr. TANAKA Kazushige Director General, Trade Policy, Minister’s Secretariat Deputy Director General, Manufacturing Industries Bureau Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
16.25 – 16.30	Keynote Speech 2 Mr. Sompol Tanadumrongsak President Thai Auto-Parts Manufacturers Association(TAPMA)
16.30 – 16.35	Keynote Speech 3 Mr. OI Hiroyuki President Toyota Boshoku Asia Co., LTD.
16.35 – 16.45	Keynote Speech 4 Mr. HAYAKAWA Shigeru Director of the Board Chairman of AOTS Japan-Thailand Economic Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships Committee
16.45 – 17.25	Panel discussion 1 – Human Resource Development Strategies for the Next Generation Automotive Industry Ms. Sudhasinee Smitra Senior Executive Investment Advisor Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) Mr. Suphot Sukpisarn Secretary Deputy Thai Auto-Parts Manufacturers Association (TAPMA) Mr. OI Hiroyuki President Toyota Boshoku Asia Co., LTD. Mr. KINOSHITA Minoru Chairman of the Board Mitsubishi Motors Thailand Mr. INUZUKA Naoto CEO DENSO INTERNATIONAL ASIA CO., LTD. Mr. SANO Shotaro Moderator Principal Deputy Director Automotive Division, METI
17.25 – 17.35	Coffee Break
17.35 – 18.15	Panel discussion 2 – Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration for Human Resource Development Mr. ARII Jun CEO DMG Mori Thailand & Mekong Sub Region Mr. Wichiene Ngamsukkarsemsri Managing Director Mitsubishi Electric Factory Automation (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Mr. Somwang Boonrakcharoen Senior Advisor Thai-German Institute Assoc. Prof. Rungsun Lertnaisat President Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology (TNI) Mr. FUJIOKA Ryosuke Moderator Chief Representative AOTS Bangkok Office
18.15 – 18.25	Closing remarks Mr. KURODA Junichiro President JETRO Bangkok Mr. Passakorn Chairat Director General of The Office of Industrial Economics Ministry of Industry

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Nattita Nopsuwanchai (Tukta)
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Chanya Luesakulkitpaisan (Por)
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