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“Best Practices Guidelines” – within the Thailand Property Market: |
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| In recent years we have seen a large increase of Swedish affiliated property companies commencing real estate developments in Thailand primarily geared towards Swedish buyers. This has grown considerably in size becoming an essential investment and business as well as a significant part of the Thailand-Sweden relationship affecting thousands of people. The Second Home Market in Thailand is an extension of Tourism and linked to it. The tourists – with positive impressions – become repeat visitors with an increasing number wishing to Long Stay and acquire a Second Home in Thailand bringing significant investments and spending with them as well as generating more Visitors and Tourism. The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Thailand has initiated a Project aimed at adhering to Best Practices within the Thailand property sector geared towards Buyers, Brokers, Investors, Developers of property in Thailand and all other Stakeholders using the Chamber platform and Member Network as the vehicle. Read more on the attached PR release. |
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Scandinavian Airlines Opens Its Doors To Travel Agents at Suvarnabhumi
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In October, Scandinavian Airlines took two groups of travel agents, media and travel bookers from corporate customers to inspect SAS facilities at Suvarnabhumi airport.
The inspection included a briefing by the SAS airport manager, a survey of SAS’ check-in rows and the Star Alliance lounges. The highlight of the day was the onboard inspection of the SAS A330-300 which had been made ready for its return flight to Copenhagen. The visitors tried out the Economy, Economy Extra and Business Class seats. The visiting agents particularly enjoyed stretching out on the spacious blue 170° reclining sleeper seats in Business Class. Cabin crew displayed actual meal samples. For many, the highlight was sitting in the pilot’s seat in the cockpit. SAS General Manager and Director for Southeast Asia, Mr Hakan Olsson, who joined both inspections, said: “Seeing is believing. We tell agents about SAS’ commitment to technology, design, comfort and Scandinavian hospitality all the time. But today, without actually flying to Europe with us, they felt it for themselves.
Many of them are now much more confident and better informed to sell seats for us.” |
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| Date : 19-Nov-2008
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Interesting Breakfast Talk with Yingyong Karnchanapayap
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At that morning’s Breakfast Meeting, October 29, Nordic Chambers Members attempted a very interesting presentation held by Yingyong Karnchanapayap an Attorney-at-Law in the Corporate & Commercial Department with Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd. The topic of the presentation was; “Thailand cyber crimes update: Big Brother is watching you”.
The topic of the presentation was very informative and highly relevant for companies in Thailand as Yingyong Karnchanapayap says “only companies that do not have computers and internet access are not affected by the new law. And not many companies today fall under this category”. After an enjoyable breakfast, members were given a “Thailand cyber crimes update: Big Brother is watching you”.
See attached slides from the Breakfast Talk. |
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| Date : 04-Nov-2008
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SWEA Christmas Party 29 November 2008: |
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The Swedish Women’s Educational Association International (SWEA) wishes welcome to their traditional Christmas Party to be held 29 November in Bangkok.
See it all on the attached file.
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| Date : 04-Nov-2008
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Finnair - Europe Special Promotion |
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Very special air fares on Finnair’ s fleet from Bangkok to all of our destinations in Europe to your esteemed company as following details:-
Business class
- Round trip = start from THB 87,615
* Traveling: Now until December 31, 2008
- One way = THB 50,000
* Traveling: October 1 - November 16, 2008
Economy class
- Round trip Economy Fare = THB 25,000
* Traveling: Now - November 30, 2008.
- One way Economy Fare = THB 17,500
*Traveling: October 1 – November 16, 2008 and December 15 – 30, 2008
You can purchase and make the reservation through your preferred travel agencies or call Finnair Contact Center 02 6340238 – 9 for prompt services.
In addition, you are the most welcome to design the trips by yourself through http://www.finnair.com
See the PDF file as 2 for the price of 1 to Europe |
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| Date : 22-Oct-2008
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Information from SWEA on their Bangkok Forum 2008: |
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On Sunday 16 November SWEA Bangkok is organising a fair. This is a great opportunity for you to present and promote your products and services. It is a good forum for networking with other companies as well as customers. Cost to rent a space and table to decorate as you wish is 600 Baht. The fair will be held at XAP Music, Ruamruedee 3 Building, 3rd Floor, Ruamruedee Soi 3 between 13.00-18.00hrs. For a map please visit http://www.xapmusic.com/Contact.html
For more information or to reserve a table please contact Erika at erika_bkk@yahoo.com or by phone on +668 1554 6688. We hope to see you there! For SWEA Bangkok (http://www.chapters-swea.org/bangkok)
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| Date : 21-Oct-2008
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Legal News: |
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Visit here regularly and you will be up to date on Legal News and other important relating to Thailand.
Read more on the four attachments on important News and Changes.
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| Date : 19-Sep-2008
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Insight Into Company Law and Amendment and New Work Permit Law: |
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Many Chamber attended this Breakfast Meeting covering two topics – Company Law Amendment and Work Permit Law – in one presentation by Khun Kobkit Thienpreecha of Tilleke & Gibbins.
Read more on the attached PDF file.
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| Date : 19-Sep-2008
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The Global Economic Outlook and Your Investments:
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Over 100 hundred Chamber Members gathered for this popular Event listening to Lars Friberg and Magnus Prim on the Global Economic Outlook and Your Investments. Many questions were raised and answers provided on the US situation and Asian challenges.
Read and learn more from the attached PDF file.
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| Date : 19-Sep-2008
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First Networking Evening at the Sukhumvit 1 House: |
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A new venue was introduced 10 September for the Chamber Networking Evenings at the Sukhumvit 1 House in Soi 14 Sukhumvit. Our first evening there was kindly sponsored by SAS – Scandinavian Airlines.
Great evening with many Members and Guests joining!
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| Date : 04-Sep-2008
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Privileges for Chamber Members from Phyathai Hospital:
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Phyathai Group of Hospitals is one of the largest private hospital groups in Thailand offering a full comprehensive range of healthcare since 1976 under the philosophy “World Class Quality with Thai Warm Hospitality”.
More information and full benefit details on the attached PDF file. |
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| Date : 13-Aug-2008
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Scandinavian Airlines Offers Stockholm From Only 22,000 Baht |
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Scandinavian Airlines will add three direct flights per week from Bangkok to the Swedish capital Stockholm for the winter period October 28 to March 27. A special roundtrip promotional fare of 22,000 baht* is being offered for the first eight flights (October 28-November 14). From November 14 to December 6 the fare will rise to 28,000 baht*.
The flights depart Bangkok Tuesday, Friday and Sunday at 1425 arriving in Stockholm at 2000 hrs.
For the winter schedule starting October 28, SAS will also fly five times a week between Bangkok and Copenhagen, departing 0025, arriving in the Danish capital at 0625.
Fares exclude taxes and surcharges, are subject to availability, and are valid from Bangkok to Stockholm only. Combinations with other fares are possible. |
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| Date : 30-Jul-2008
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Many New Legal Developments: |
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Many new Legal Developments have taken place in the past few months such as a New Escrow Act, News on Tax Exemptions, Amendments of the Civil and Commercial Code, New Work Permit Law, Partnership and Corporate Law Upgrades, new IP Developments and much more.
Please catch up and read all about the essential News on the attached PDF files.
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| Date : 23-Jul-2008
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Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce 2007 Activities & Events:
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For its Members the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce holds many regular activities offering its Members opportunities to meet, interact, sharing views and information. Presentations at Chamber Functions & Events are made on relevant topics and themes.
The attached shows a highlight of what was organised as Member Activities in 2007.
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| Date : 01-Apr-2008
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A new Board of Investment Special Unit for all Companies:
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The BoI has on the request from the Foreign Business Community implemented a Special Unit for Investor Coordination and Trouble Shooting as part of its "Thailand Investment Year" campaign.
See the attached PDF file for more details.
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| Date : 01-Apr-2008
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Partnership and Corporate Law upgrades: |
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"Why seven shareholders?" is a question businessmen have pestered corporate lawyers with for years, but it is about to become a thing of the past. The Thai Government, prodded by the Commerce Ministry, is adopting major amendments to several Partnership and
Corporate Law provisions with the aim to simplify or do away with unnecessary statutory procedures and the Civil and Commercial Code.
Read all about it on the attached PDF.
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| Date : 17-Mar-2008
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Legal Updates & Tax Reductions: |
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29 February 2008 the Bank of Thailand (BOT) announced the lifting of the reserve requirement on short-term capital inflows being aware of the needs of businesses to raise funds from abroad.
On 04 March the Cabinet approved the Government's economic stimulus package consisting of cuts of personal income, small and medium enterprises and corporate income taxes as well as cuts to transaction taxes for the conveyance of property.
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| Date : 11-Mar-2008
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More from Henrik Essen - "The Top Performing Manager": |
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You will recall Henrik Essen addressing us recently at a Chamber Breakfast Meeting on "Strategic People Management". He has written the attached enlightening article on "The Top Performing Manager" based on thousands of coaching and consulting sessions with world class managers of today.
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| Date : 04-Mar-2008
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The Royal Anniversary & World Scout Centennial Present:
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The World Scout Foundation has had this Royal Birthday Present made to honour His Majesty the King of Sweden on the occasion of His Majesty's 60th birthday. By supporting this initiative you help young people in poor communities to improve upon their situation.
See the attached file for more details and order from www.pasaya.com
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| Date : 18-Feb-2008
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Strategic People Management - Breakfast Meeting 12 February with Henrik Essen: |
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In his presentation Henrik Essen introduced two simple efficient toolscalled the "P-Model" and GAC-Model". Ideally the P-Model should be useddaily and plan/follow up with the GAC-Model quarterly - then the performanceand results you are looking for will come Henrik assured the very wellattended Breakfast Meeting. And he also stressed throughout his presentationto take a deep look at yourself and simply ask: "Do I do this well enough orcould I improve as a manager?"
Henrik Essen can be reached essen.essen@pacific.net.sg |
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| Date : 18-Feb-2008
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Legal Update on the Development of the Draft Retail and Wholesale Businesses Act:
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In October 2007 the Cabinet approved the latest draft Retail and Wholesale Businesses Act as proposed and amended by the Ministry of Commerce (MOC). MOC hopes that the new law will balance the regulatory power of national and local commissioners, who will regulate the retail business. If this law is passed, it will create a regulator specifically for the sector and limit expansion by big retail chain, the large operators will need to request a license from MOC. As such, it will cause the expansion of modern trades to be more difficult and time consuming than the present.
Read more on the attached PDF file.
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| Date : 23-Jan-2008
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Security Concerns and Risks - Often not our priority in Thailand: |
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At a challenging Breakfast Meeting the Nordic Community in Thailand was reminded about a topic that is too often neglected in our daily lives and not prioritized on the Business Agenda at least if you asked the speaker - Security Expert John Muller.
On the Topic of "Security in Thailand - Perceptions,Reality and Best Practices John Muller guided the audience through threats and how to protect yourself against them. |
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| Date : 22-Jan-2008
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"Seeing the new Volvo S80 and more: |
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Many Chamber Members took part at the very pleasant gathering with Volvo Cars of Thailand at the Thai Swedish Assembly at Bang Nga. Following a briefing groups were formed touring the factory. Back for informative presentations concluding with a luncheon."
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| Date : 11-Oct-2007
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"Breakfast Meeting on the Thai Court System |
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A Nordic Chambers Breakfast Meeting Tilleke and Gibbins' Michael Ramirez as speaker on Thai Court System covering the different type of courts, their jurisdictions as well as the appeal system. An interesting well attended and much appreciated Breakfast Meeting.
Read more on the attached PDF file."
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| Date : 25-Sep-2007
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Property & Investment Seminar: |
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The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with PricewaterhouseCoopers organised and held a successeful Investment Seminar 05 September 2007 at the Bangkok Convention Centre at Central World focusing on the Property & Services Sector.
The Foreign Business Act & Land Code, Taxation & Foreign Exchange Controls, Isurance, Visa & Work Permit Rules and Thai Personal lncome Tax were all presented followed by a lively Panel Discussion |
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| Date : 21-Sep-2007
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Thai-Swedish Chamber hosting the JFCCT Presidents' Council Meeting: |
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The Thai-Swedish Chamber were delighted to host the Presidents' Council Meeting 03 September at The Oriental Hotel in Bangkok discussing relevant trade, business and investment issues. |
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