Nat Tharnpanich

Prepare country's positions and deliver statements as Thailand's delegate within WTO's Council for Trade in Goods and its 9 subsidiary committees, Trade Policy Review Body, WTO Reform discussions, and Committee on Trade and Development, making Thailand one of the most active WTO Members. Chair of Committee on Import Licensing

Provided policy guidance to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, leading to successful initiatives in export promotion, income guarantee scheme for farmers, cost of living management, and COVID-19 supply distribution.

Developed and delivered lectures in Macroeconomics, International Business, International Finance, Economics of International Integration, International Economics, Development Policy and Global Governance

Conducted research on Thailand's international trade competitiveness, export market opportunities, role of services, SME development strategy, trade impact of 4th industrial revolution, blockchain applications for trade finance and intellectual property rights management. Compiled consumer price index of Thailand. Organized CLMVT (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Thailand) Forum in 2016 and 2018.

Researched, collected, and analyzed cross-country information and data for “Moving to Density” project; a research programme on urbanization in sub-Saharan Africa, culminating in several World Bank and peer-reviewed publications.