KPMG hosts “Trade and Investment in Myanmar” seminar in conjunction with the Federation of Thai Industries

On the morning of Wednesday 20 April 2011, KPMG Thailand hosted the seminar "Trade and Investment in Myanmar" in conjunction with the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).           Over 90 representatives from Thai SMEs and corporations with an interest in doing business in Myanmar gathered to listen to specialist speakers from KPMG. Topics on Myanmar ranged from macroeconomic environment to tax and regulatory structure.           Mr. Mangkorn Dhanasarnsilp (Vice Chairman of the FTI) opened the seminar, followed by presentations from Ms. Yaovaluk Likitwattananurak (partner, KPMG), Dr. Nimnual Piewthongngam (tax manager, KPMG) and Mr. Charoen Phosamritlert (partner at KPMG). Mr. John Andes (partner, KPMG, not pictured) also shared his on-the-ground experience in Myanmar and knowledge of the country’s tax structure.           FTI supports Thailand’s private sector to promote sustainable industrialization, synchronize with national economic development processes, and ensure protection of the Thai national interest in the global economy.           KPMG in Thailand provides a full range of audit, tax and advisory services. Today, with more than 1,000 Thai and expatriate professionals, KPMG is one of the largest professional services firms in Thailand with a balanced mix of international and local clients.           Khun Charoen Phosamritlert (partner KPMG) manages the firm’s Global Thai Practice. The Global Thai Practice offers full service support to Thailand-based companies expanding overseas, with a focus on the ASEAN + India and China region.           FTI will hold a business mission to Myanmar 9-11 May 2011, with representatives joining from KPMG and the Thai automotive and consumer industries.           Pictured (from left): 1. Mr. Charoen Phosamritlert (Audit Partner, Head of Global Thai Practice, KPMG). 2. Mr. Mangkorn Dhanasarnsilp (Vice Chairman, Federation of Thai Industries) 3. Dr. Nimnual Piewthongngam (Tax Manager, KPMG) 4. Ms. Yaovaluk Likitwattananurak (Business Advisory Partner, KPMG) For more information please contact: Ms. Tara Chanapai, Markets, KPMG +66 2 677 2000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            +66 2 677 2000      end_of_the_skype_highlighting       http://www.thaipr.net/nc/readnews.aspx?newsid=B53E0C4C3682811DF949B943B98DB84A