Squawk Box Europe and Asia Go on the Road

CNBC takes its flagship programme, Squawk Box, on the road to Thailand for the first time. Hosted by European anchor, Geoff Cutmore, and Asian anchor, Martin Soong, the weeklong programme begins broadcast on Monday, September 20, 2010.

Segments from Squawk Box’s Thai programming will air in both Squawk Box Europe and Squawk Box Asia every day.

Despite weeks of bloody anti-government protests earlier in the year, Thailand's economy is booming. The government and the International Monetary Fund estimate the economy will grow by around 8% in 2010, making it the strongest growth story in South East Asia.

Squawk Box goes on the road to Thailand to take the pulse of the country by talking to its key players, including top CEOs, influential financial experts and government officials about what the future holds for Thailand’s economy and market.

Guest Highlights include:

Abhisit Vejjajiva, Prime Minister, Thailand
Korn Chatikavanij, Finance Minister, Thailand
Dusit Nontanakorn, Chairman, Thai Chamber of Commerce
Peter Fleet, ASEAN President, Ford Motors
Richard Han, CEO, Hana Microelectronics
Veerasak Kositpaisal, President & CEO, PTT Chemical
Surong Bulakul, CEO, Thai Oil
Bauke Rouwers, Chairman, Unilever Thai Group of Companies

To kick-start Squawk on the Road Thailand, CNBC will be holding an exclusive, by invitation only, Power Breakfast on Monday, September 20 where his Excellency, Thailand’s Prime Minister, Abhisit Vejjajiva and Honorable, Finance Minister of Thailand, Korn Chatikavanij will grace the event.

Showtimes:

Squawk Box Europe, Monday-Friday, 20-24 September, 0600-0900 BST

Squawk Box Asia, Monday-Friday, 20-24 September, 0000-0300 BST