ACM Prajin Juntong (second from left), a deputy prime minister, is representing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, the only national leader who is not attending the Apec summit in Peru. The deputy prime minister said the Thailand 4.0 initiative and set of reforms will also provide US investors with business opportunities that will bring mutual benefits to the private and public sectors. ACM Prajin said Thailand 4.0 is an economic road-map designed to increase the country's competitiveness and elevate it from middle-income country status. Ten "S-curve" industries have been identified and will be promoted. The "S-curve" industries are divided into existing industries (first S-curve) and future industries (new S-curve).

Source: Bangkok Post November 20, 2016 21:44 UTC