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Thursday, 18 September 2003

Thai Deputy Prime Minister His Excellency Mr Korn Speaks at our Special Luncheon

Over 160 members and guests celebrated the first birthday of the HKTBC in our special luncheon held at Ritz Carlton Hotel on 18 September. Our Guest of Honour, Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Khun Korn Dabbaransi, Mr John Tsang, Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology for the SAR, and our advisors, Dr. Robin Chan, Mr. Wilson Chan, Mr. Chan Wing-kee, Mr. Christopher Cheng, Dr. Aaron Harilela, Mr. Kuok Khoon Chen, Mr. Tharit Charungvat and Mr. Allan Zeman attended our function.

During the luncheon, Khun Korn Dabbaransi commented on the prospects for the business community presented by the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) between Hong Kong and the Mainland, and by the Free Trade Area (FTA) arrangement between Thailand and China. His speech was well received by all the guests.