INDOPOSCO.ID – The Indonesia-Thai Chamber of Commerce (INTCC) successfully hosted a business networking event titled INTCC CONNECT under the slogan “connect – engage – grow together” at Centara Grand Hotel at CentralWorld on May 20, 2026.
The event also served as the official welcoming ceremony for the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Indonesia to the Kingdom of Thailand, Hari Prabowo.
Approximately 160 participants attended the gathering, including INTCC members, chairpersons of the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT), representatives from trade and economic divisions of various Asian embassies in Thailand, and several regional strategic organizations.
A number of prominent figures and global corporate leaders were also present at the event, including Francisco Tilman Cepeda, Ambassador of Timor-Leste to Thailand; Jakrapob Penkair, INTCC Advisor and former Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office of Thailand; and Kiat Sittheeamorn, former Chairman of the Thailand Trade Representative.
Also in attendance were Kriengsak Chareonwongsak, Chairman of the Nation Building Institute; Polapat Naphawaranonth from the Board of Investment Thailand (BOI); Jia Man Wei, Chairperson of APEC China; Zhang Handong, Secretary General of CWTO China; Tan Teck Lee from the Singapore Business Federation; and Satian Pooprasert, CEO of Praram 9 Hospital.
In his remarks, INTCC Chairman Hardy Chandra emphasized the importance of accelerating economic synergy between Indonesia and Thailand.
“Our mission at the Indonesia-Thai Chamber of Commerce has always been to serve as a bridge between these two dynamic economic powers. Over the past year, we have seen a significant increase in bilateral interest, particularly across various industrial sectors and cross-border trade activities. Through the INTCC CONNECT platform, we remain committed to fostering tangible collaboration for mutual growth,” he said.
According to Hardy, the collaborations established through the forum are expected to strengthen bilateral trade relations, expand cross-border cooperation, and create new opportunities for regional business partnerships across Southeast Asia.
The series of activities began with the Annual National Working Meeting (RAKERNAS) of INTCC, attended by all active members of the organization. During the forum, participants received the accountability report from the Chairman.
INTCC Secretary General Donny M. Yogantoro stated that the RAKERNAS plays a crucial role in maintaining organizational transparency while strengthening internal communication.
“The National Working Meeting is essential for ensuring transparency and facilitating effective two-way communication between the Central Board and members of the organization,” he said.
Through the organization of INTCC CONNECT 2026, INTCC reaffirmed its commitment to serving as a catalyst for Indonesia-Thailand economic relations while expanding sustainable regional business networks. (srv)
