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A GRAND

CELEBRATION

TO REMEMBER

The India-Thai Chamber of Commerce (ITCC)’s

80th Anniversary celebration was a tting and
magni cent ode to its longstanding legacy.

As part of the event, and in collaboration with the Indian Embassy,
n 27 August, the India-Thai Chamber of Commerce the ITCC presented their newly-inaugurated “Lifetime Achievement
(ITCC) celebrated its 80th anniversary with a grand event Award” to Aloke Lohia, the Founder and Group CEO of Indorama
at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park, where several Ventures Plc, for his signi cant contributions to Thailand’s economic

Indian businesses in Thailand showcased their products. The event growth and employment. Aloke has transformed his family business
was attended by many notable dignitaries from both Thai government into a top-30 global chemicals leader and has been a key supporter of
and business sectors, including Srettha Thavisin, the former Prime the ITCC. The award recognised him not only for his contributions
Minister; Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, the Speaker of the House of as a prominent Indian investor and resident of Thailand, but also
Representatives; Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister for his leadership through Indorama Ventures, one of Thailand’s
and Minister of Interior; Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt; multinational SET-listed companies. Aloke moved to Thailand
and the Indian Ambassador to Thailand, H.E. Mr. Nagesh Singh. in 1987 and has since grown his family business into one of the
Leading Thai CEOs in attendance included Sanan Angubolkul, world’s leading chemical companies. Throughout this time, he has
Prin Chirathivat, Kavin Kanjanapass, Aswin Techajareonvikul, actively supported the ITCC and led efforts to foster India-Thailand
Thapanee Techajareonvikul, and Chartsiri Sophonpanich. collaboration.
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The Indian Ambassador to Thailand, H.E. Mr. Nagesh Singh, Overall, the ITCC’s 80th Anniversary
delivered an insightful keynote speech highlighting the economic celebration was a resounding success, bringing GALLERY:
relationship between India and Thailand. He noted that current trade together prominent leaders and businesses to
between the two nations falls short of its potential and emphasised honour the India-Thailand partnership. The
the importance of bridging gaps in understanding and perception. event celebrated not only the achievements of
He also pointed out India’s remarkable economic growth over recent the day but also the ITCC’s rich 80-year legacy,
years and how Thailand could play a role in India’s journey toward highlighting its enduring role in fostering
becoming the world’s third-largest economy by 2027. economic ties and collaboration.

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