Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced his readiness to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) forum this November, which will be held under the theme “Open, Connect, Balance”. Gen Prayut said at a news conference on Thursday that as the host of this year’s forum, Thailand will be prioritising inclusive and sustainable post-pandemic recovery. Next week, Thailand and other Apec members will hold their first meeting, which will determine this year’s agenda and review the implementation of the previously agreed Aotearoa Plan of Action. The plan will guide Apec’s actions for the nex…