Prinn Panitchpakdi: Thai Economy 2026 - Opportunities and Challenges | Ep #28

This episode features Prinn Panitchpakdi, Chief Executive Officer at Four Seasons Advisory and a seasoned leader across finance, investments, policy advisory, and capital markets, in conversation with our host Mayank Singh.With decades of experience spanning financial advisory, government-linked initiatives, capital markets, and startup advisory, Prinn brings a rare, ground-level perspective on how Thailand’s business and investment landscape is evolving — and what founders, investors, and operators should be paying attention to as we move toward 2026 and beyond.In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore Prinn’s professional journey, Thailand’s opportunities and structural challenges, the realities of raising capital locally, and the role networking and policy play in long-term business success.🎧 What we cover in this episodeIntroduction: Setting the context for the conversation with Prinn PanitchpakdiPrinn’s career journey: Key milestones across finance, advisory, policy, and leadership rolesThailand’s business landscape heading into 2026: Emerging opportunities, risks, and structural challenges for businesses and startupsThe role of government policy in shaping growth: How policy decisions influence capital flows, industries, and investor confidenceRaising capital in Thailand: What founders often get wrong, and how to approach fundraising more strategicallyPersonal branding and networking for leaders: Why visibility, trust, and long-term relationships matter more than everLessons for founders and business leaders: Advice for SMEs, startups, and executives building in Thailand todayClosing reflections and final takeaways🤝 Episode SponsorThis episode is sponsored by Plethora IT. Plethora IT partners with startups and SMEs to navigate their marketing, branding, and digital growth journeys — combining strategy, execution, and technology to help businesses scale sustainably.Learn more about Plethora IT here: https://www.plethorait.com/If you’re a founder, investor, or business leader building in Thailand — or considering Southeast Asia as your next growth market — this episode offers grounded insights from someone who has worked across policy, capital, and execution at every level.👉 Subscribe to The Exponential Show for more conversations with founders, investors, and leaders shaping the region’s startup and business ecosystem.