 Your Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my honor to represent Her Excellency Ms. Ying Lak-Chin-Wat, Prime Minister and Minister of the Friends of Thailand today. To extend my warmest welcome to all of you to ITU Telecom World 2013 in Bangkok. This is the first time that this region, Southeast Asia, has been chosen to be the host of this notable event, which indicates the good sign of collaboration to strengthen the ICT development in Southeast Asia to enhance the whole region to be ready for the digital era. Today, the importance of ICT is undeniable. ICT has not only become one of the vital tools that improve living quality of humans, but ICT has also been regarded as the backbone of most businesses in every industry worldwide. Therefore, ICT development is deemed as a major factor of Thailand's national development plan. We believe that by wisely applying ICT, we can shift the future. The future that opportunities shall be given to our mankind regardless of place and time. As a member of ITU, we strongly support the mission to connect all the people around the world together without limitation, and we together will strive to accomplish this mission. That is apparent that ITU Telecom World is a leading forum to exchange and transfer body of knowledge on major movements and development in information, technology, and telecommunication in international contexts. Also, this is the crucial part in developing up-global policies on ICT development as well as a platform where business sectors can enjoy the opportunity to strengthen their production basis as well as to broaden their network. I wish the very success to ITU Telecom World 2013, and I hope that all of you will enjoy the benefit from attending this event and find us as the ASEAN to get ready to expand the business in this region. Additionally, on behalf of the young kingdom of Thailand, I am very delighted to be selected to be the host of this remarkable event. Last but not least, as one of fabulous choice destinations, I would strongly encourage all of you to please spare your time and enjoy yourself in this country. Welcome to Thailand. Thank you.