Dr. Benjarong Suwankiri, Senior Executive Vice President of Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM Thailand), participated in a panel discussion alongside Mr. Sompol Tanadumrongsak, President of the Thai Auto Parts Manufacturers Association; Mr. Sakulthorn Juangroongruangkit, Executive Vice Chairman of Thai Summit Group; Mr. Joseph Hong, Managing Director of Bosch Thailand and Lao PDR; and Mr. Matthew Smith, Head of International Affairs of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), UK, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center on July 2, 2025. The discussion, titled “Mobilize to Globalize: Innovative Supply Chain and Technology for Sustainability,” focused on the role of innovation in the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain and sustainable technologies in driving the global automotive industry forward.
The event was part of the International Electric Vehicle Technology Conference (iEVTech 2025) organized by the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT). As a state-owned specialized financial institution, EXIM Thailand reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the global competitiveness of Thai entrepreneurs by providing financial support and risk management tools, empowering businesses to innovate and adapt sustainably to the evolving global economy.