Mr. Charat Rattanaboonniti, Executive Vice President, Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM Thailand), welcomed executives and members of the Government Financial Institutions Association (GFA) to a seminar titled “The Roles of Banks in Building a Sustainable Future” at EXIM Thailand’s Head Office on December 20, 2024. The event was part of the GFA’s program to strengthen skills, enhance knowledge, and develop the competencies of personnel from member institutions, with EXIM Thailand serving as Chair of the GFA Subcommittee on Human Resource Development.
 The keynote speaker, Mr. Boonrod Yaowapruek, Managing Director of Creagy Co., Ltd., shared insights on the vital role of financial institutions in fostering a sustainable future in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The event also featured a panel discussion among representatives of GFA member institutions: Ms. Nuansiri Vaidyanuvatti, Executive Vice President, Krung Thai Bank; Mrs. Nuchjaree Pakdeecharoen, Executive Vice President, Retail Banking Group, Islamic Bank of Thailand (ibank); and Ms. Praphatsara Naowabutra, Senior Vice President, Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG). The discussion focused on each organization’s experiences and best practices in integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into their operations.