Thailand - U.S. Business Council Welcomes CSG to Thailand

On the occasion of the Council of State Government’s (CSG) official visit to Thailand, the Thailand – U.S. Business Council (TUSBC) hosted a luncheon in the delegation's honor. The event was held on Tuesday, November 9th, 2004  at the Bangkok Club Heading the delegation was the CSG President—Governor and former US Senator Frank Murkowski of Alaska—a long time friend of Thailand. Also participating was the Executive Director of CSG Mr. Dan Sprague as well as representatives of the states of Oklahoma, Minnesota, Massachusetts, and Nevada and US private sector. On the Thai side, the event was represented by a broad spectrum of interests, including senior officers from the Thai private sector, as well as from the U.S. private sector, and senior officers from the U.S. Embassy, including U.S. Ambassador H.E. Darryl N. Johnson. The event paved way for CSG to establish dialogue with the Thai private sector and to discuss issues of mutual interest, including progress in the negotiations of the Thailand - U.S. FTA as well as developments in U.S. politics subsequent to the re-election of  President George W. Bush in early November 2004. Founded in 1933, CSG is a multi-state network and vital link between and among state leaders and the US private sector. CSG whose national headquarters office is in Lexington Kentucky has additional 3 regional offices and an office in Washington, DC. CSG has been assisting the Thai parliament, provinces and municipalities with energy and environmental matters. The TUSBC executive luncheon series is aimed at providing a venue for top policy makers both Thai and American to engage in frank and open exchange on issues of mutual concern. As has been the case with the luncheon series, this session was off-the record.