This January, Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok ushers in the Year of the Snake with a series of delicious and entertaining experiences to celebrate the dawn of the lunar new year and the prosperity and abundance that lies ahead. Visit this Langsuan landmark to enjoy a grand acrobatic Dragon Dance to a Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea, fluffy ‘CRAFT Bao Buns’, indulgent Sea+Land spread and golden Fortune Chocolate. < Back [Press Release] Embrace the Auspicious Arrival of the Year of the Snake at Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok 17 Jan 2025 A SOARING GRAND DRAGON DANCE From 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday 29 January 2025, the acclaimed China-Shows stages a spectacular one-hour-long show at Urban Oasis to attract good fortune for the lunar new year. The outdoor, foliage-filled setting offers an up-close, immersive performance experience that is free for all patrons of this convivial green venue. GIFT EXTRA PROSPERITY WITH FORTUNE CHOCOLATE Celebrate the Year of the Snake with auspicious elegance! Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok presents exclusive Chinese New Year gold ingots, crafted with culinary care and presented in a velvet red bag. Each set includes 8 delectable gold chocolate ingots with 2 flavours; Mandarin & Chestnut and Jujube & Lotus Seeds , symbolising prosperity and good fortune for the year ahead. Priced at THB 888 net per set, these exquisite treats are the perfect way to usher in a year of abundance. Orders can be placed three days in advance until 31 January 2025. To learn more and place your order, please call 02 056 9999 or email [email protected] . LUNAR NEW YEAR AFTERNOON TEA AT MAA-LAI LIBRARY Maa-Lai Library welcomes the Year of the Snake with a Chinese-themed afternoon tea set that merges beloved Chinese classics and British afternoon tea traditions in the heart of Bangkok, enjoyed with a panoramic view from the 30th floor for the ultimate escapism. The all-new afternoon tea is available daily from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., from 18 January to 9 February 2025. This festive afternoon tea is offered in a choice of two sets. The “Signature Set” features highlights such as Peking duck cheese toasties, foie gras mala spring rolls, choux kung pao lobster, and red bean and lotus seeds cake at THB 1,588 per set. The “Vegetarian Set” includes delicacies like mapo tofu golden bag, shu mai broccoli cheese, savoury tang yuan, and dried persimmon and crunchy chestnut mousse cup at THB 1,288 per set. Both are served with a golden dough twist, almond cookies, fresh ginger scones and pomegranate scones with lemon curd, Devonshire vanilla cream, wild strawberry jam and orange marmalade. For more information and reservations, contact 02 056 9999, email [email protected] or Line @maalailibrary. FLUFFY ‘CRAFT BAO BUNS’ AND GLISTENING TANG HULU AT CRAFT From 27 January to 2 February 2025, CRAFT, the social hub in Langsuan, presents a delectable selection of ultimate comfort baos, perfect for any occasion. Starting at THB 260, our chef crafts steamed, pillowy-soft pockets of deliciousness with four flavourful fillings: The Bao XO Supreme: Tender flank steak enhanced with savoury XO sauce. The Bao Golden Charm: Succulent roasted duck with freshly sliced cucumber and hoisin sauce. The Bao Golden Wave: Crispy roasted pork belly, sweet pickled radish topped with roasted white sesame. The Bao Earthy Essence: A medley of mixed mushrooms in a fragrant garlic soy sauce topped with crispy fried garlic. CRAFT also satisfies your sweet cravings with the trendiest dessert, Tang Hulu . Choose from juicy fruit like strawberry, pineapple, Shine muscat, kiwi, and red grapes, coated in a crackly shell of glistening sugar syrup for a perfectly balanced sweet and tart treat – available at THB 150 per stick. For more information, call 02 056 999, email [email protected] or @craftbkk. LUNAR NEW YEAR SEA+LAND AT STOCK.ROOM Stock.Room presents a special Lunar New Year Sea+Land offering abundance to ring in the new year with indulgent Chinese delights, premium seafood and grills. From 27 January to 2 February 2025, patrons can celebrate with a feast overflowing with the freshest seafood and sizzling grilled delights. Enjoy steaming baskets of delicate dim sum, fragrant woks brimming with succulent crab, platters of prawns and squid and so much more. The Lunar New Year Sea+Land is available at THB 1,588 from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. IHG One Rewards members can enjoy an extra 20% savings and a welcome drink. Stock.Room ’s tables may be reserved by calling 02 056 9999, emailing [email protected] or Line @ stock.room All prices exclude 7% VAT and a 10% service charge unless stated as ‘net’. Previous Next

< Back SweCham Traditional Swedish Christmas Dinner, 13 December 2023 On the evening of Wednesday, 13 December, SweCham had the pleasure and joy of hosting our annual Christmas dinner! The celebration started with a beautiful luciatåg , Lucia Choir, where participants lit up the evening with candles and traditional songs, bringing the festive spirit alive in Bangkok. Highlighting that the Chamber has had a Christmas celebration—in form of lunch, and lately dinner—for the past 13 years, our President, Mr. Peter Björk, welcomed our Ambassador, H.E. Mrs. Anna Hammargren and our esteemed guests from the Thai-Swedish community to another edition of traditional Swedish festive celebration. Big thanks to our Annual Premium Plus Partners, Aritco, Husqvarna , and Securitas , for supporting our chamber over the year, as well as our workplace partner, IWG . We are also deeply grateful to our Platinum event sponsor, MedPark Hospital . We would also give warm thanks to the team at Rembrandt Hotel & Suites, Bangkok , for the delicious Swedish food and drinks and the excellent service, which added to a lively Christmas atmosphere! We would also like to extend our warm thanks to our friends and partners SANT , Svenskgruppen Bangkok , SWEA and the Thai-Nordic Association for supporting the event. Furthermore, big thanks to Amrapur Tailors for sponsoring a photo booth and provided our guests with beautiful and professional printed photos as great souvenirs for the evening. Finally, this celebration would not have been as unique without our raffle sponsors: Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok , The Legend Chiang Rai Boutique River Resort & Spa , The Landmark Bangkok Hotel , Playmondo , Lancaster Bangkok , Camfil Thailand , Peter Bjork, BNH Hospital , Ikano (Thailand) Limited/ IKEA Thailand , Kvik A/S Asia Co., Ltd. , Twinpalms Phuket Resort , Twinpalms Montazure Phuket , Royal Copenhagen , FOREO , Avani+ Hua Hin Resort & Villas (Anantara) , Puzzle Room Bangkok , BOUNCE , Boonlapo , OZO North Pattaya , Amrapur Tailors , Volvo Cars Thailand , Mammas Kök Bangkok - Thailand and our surprise raffle sponsor SPICA ! Also, big congratulations to all our Christmas Quiz and Raffle Prize winners. We thank you for your enthusiastic participation in the games and are very pleased that you enjoyed all the fun! Finally, we would like to warmly thank everyone who came to join our Christmas celebration, making last night a truly unforgettable occasion. It was our privilege to help you kick-start the festive season. Merry Christmas to you all and see you next year! Click here for the Full Photo Book! Would you like to join the SweCham? Find out more about our membership and email [email protected] for more information! Previous Next

< Back APAC SwedCham Webinar: Sweden's Export Credit System Explained How SEK and EKN can Help your business grow in Asia, 5 March 2025 We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who participated in today's SwedCham APAC Webinar on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. We are particularly thankful to our esteemed speakers, Birgitta Lindström Kruk, Senior Director International Finance at SEK, and Lena Bertilsson, Head of Business Area Large Corporates at EKN. Their insightful presentations provided valuable information regarding the government-backed export credit system, which plays a crucial role in facilitating and promoting exports, as well as enhancing the internationalization and competitiveness of Swedish industry. For those who were unable to attend, we would like to share brief profiles of our key partners who offer valuable support to Swedish companies operating in Asia: 𝗦𝗘𝗞, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: A state-owned entity mandated by the Swedish government to provide financing to Swedish exporters, their subcontractors, and international clients. More information, please visit: ( https://www.sek.se/en/ ) 𝗘𝗞𝗡, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: A governmental authority that offers guarantees, functioning as insurance, to Swedish exporters against potential payment defaults. More information, please visit: https://www.ekn.se/en/ We express our appreciation to the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Singapore for hosting this event and to all members throughout the APAC region for the keen interest and participation Previous Next

SweCham was pleased to join the South African Freedom Day celebration hosted by the South African-Thai Chamber of Commerce (SATCC) < Back SweCham Joins South African Freedom Day Celebration in Bangkok 27 Apr 2026 SweCham was pleased to join the South African Freedom Day celebration hosted by the South African-Thai Chamber of Commerce (SATCC) on 25 April, marking a significant occasion in South Africa’s history. South African Freedom Day is observed annually on 27 April. The day commemorates the country’s first democratic elections in 1994, symbolizing the end of apartheid and the beginning of a new era built on equality, unity, and freedom. It is a time of reflection, pride, and celebration for South Africans around the world. The event brought together members and friends from the international business community in a warm and relaxed setting. Guests enjoyed a welcoming, home-style atmosphere along with traditional South African dishes, creating an authentic and memorable cultural experience. The gathering highlighted the importance of cross-cultural exchange and strengthened ties between chambers and their members. SweCham values opportunities like this to connect with fellow chambers and celebrate global traditions. The chamber looks forward to continued collaboration with SATCC to foster a strong, inclusive, and well-connected business community in Thailand. Previous Next

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On Thursday, 22 May 2025, our Executive Director Anna Olsson-Moore met with Khun Tawiwat Reongpunyaroj, the representative from SKF and the teams to explore opportunities for future collaboration. < Back SweCham Explores Collaboration Opportunities with SKF Thailand 22 May 2025 On Thursday, 22 May 2025, our Executive Director Anna Olsson-Moore met with Khun Tawiwat Reongpunyaroj , the representative from SKF and the teams to explore opportunities for future collaboration and discuss how the two organizations can work together more closely moving forward. SKF (Thailand) Ltd., a subsidiary of the Swedish SKF Group, provides bearings, seals, and industrial solutions across sectors like automotive, steel, and manufacturing. Based in Bangkok with branches in Rayong and Chonburi, it supports Thai industry with a focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability. This meeting signifies SweCham's ongoing commitment to fostering strong relationships within the Swedish business community in Thailand and exploring avenues for mutual growth and success. We look forward to seeing the positive outcomes of this collaborative spirit between SweCham and SKF (Thailand) Ltd. Previous Next

On 29 May 2024, the SweCham Team had a great opportunity to visit Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn Bangkok, one of the premier hotels in Bangkok’s luxury hotel sector, for a lunch meeting and venue tour. < Back Exploring Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn Bangkok: An exciting venue tour and productive meeting 31 May 2024 On 29 May 2024, the SweCham Team had a great opportunity to visit Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn Bangkok, one of the premier hotels in Bangkok’s luxury hotel sector, for a lunch meeting and venue tour. Big warm thanks to Khun Chutima Kaewta Fostescue (General Manager), Khun Nanthaya Thongnim (Director of Sales, Corporate and Leisure) and Khun Wilairat Hongsiri (Assistant Director of Sales) for their warm hospitality during our visit. Thank you so much for hosting our team a special lunch to taste various delicious dishes at Antito, a vibrant Resto-Bar by Michelin Chef Amerigo Tito Sesti, serving creative Italian cuisine in a relaxed poolside setting with spectacular city views. We were impressed by their top-notch service and all the dishes served, from signature pizza and pastas to mouthwatering desserts. If you are an Italian food lover, we highly recommend visiting this place! During the tour, Khun Nanthaya and Khun Wilairat provided us with an overview of their facilities and services while showing us the hotel's luxurious guest rooms decorated in a modern residential style and several function rooms catered to all types of events. Most importantly, our team is grateful for the opportunity to discuss potential collaborations with the Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn Bangkok. It was a pleasure to explore the possibilities for us to work together in the future. Once again, thank you for taking the time to welcoming us, and we look forward to collaborating with your team on our upcoming events soon! To discover more about Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn Bangkok, please visit www.eastinhotelsresidences.com/eastingrandsathornbangkok Previous Next

On 1 June 2025, SweCham was truly honored to join the #BangkokPride 2025 alongside the Embassy of Sweden and Business Sweden from the National Stadium to Central World! < Back Proudly Together: SweCham and Team Sweden Celebrate Diversity at Bangkok Pride 2025 1 Jun 2025 On 1 June 2025, SweCham was truly honored to join the Bangkok Pride Parade 2025 alongside the Embassy of Sweden and Business Sweden from the National Stadium to Central World! This year's inspiring theme, "Born This Way," beautifully reminds us that everyone is valuable and deserves respect. SweCham, together with TeamSweden, proudly shares in the cherished moments from this memorable celebration in Thailand. We are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive society where everyone feels seen, valued, and respected. This commitment is a core part of the shared agenda between SweCham and Sweden, as we consistently strive to champion diversity, equality, and human rights for all. Most importantly, a huge shout out to all the staff, volunteers, security, cleaning officers, and every person who jointly created such a wonderful parade. Your dedication and hard work made this vibrant celebration possible and truly memorable for everyone involved. Together, we move forward towards a brighter, more accepting future. Previous Next

We are excited to introduce our newest SweCham Team member, our adorable Dala horse, courtesy of the Embassy of Sweden. < Back Help us Name our Dala Horse and Win a Free Drink! 16 Oct 2023 We are excited to introduce our newest SweCham Team member, our adorable Dala horse, courtesy of the Embassy of Sweden. The Dala horse is our new mascot and will travel along with us on various adventures to promote Sweden brand! Our charming Dala horse needs a name, and we want your creativity to help us find the perfect one. The challenge? - the name needs to be easy to pronounce in Thai, Swedish and English! 🎁 The lucky winner will receive one free drink at the SweCham Social Network Club at the Oriental Residence Hotel. It is a great opportunity to enjoy a relaxing and delightful evening with SweCham members and friends. ✨ Here's how you can participate in our campaign ✨ Submit your name idea under the comment section of this post Subscribe to SweCham’s Facebook ( www.facebook.com/ThaiSwedishChamberofCommerce/ ) and LinkedIn pages ( www.linkedin.com/company/thai-swedish-chamber-of-commerce/ ) Share this post and encourage your friends and family to join in the fun! The most creative and meaningful name suggestion which can be easily pronounced for our Dala horse will be selected. We can't wait to see the incredible name suggestions everyone comes up with and the special meaning they will carry for SweCham. 🇹🇭🇸🇪 The winner will be announced on 24 October, so stay tuned for updates and announcements on our website and social media channels. Let’s share name ideas with us because you might be the lucky winner of that refreshing free drink at the SweCham Social Network Club! For more information about the SweCham Social Network Club, please visit https://www.swecham.com/events/swecham-social-network-club-1 Previous Next

From 27 September to 6 October 2024, SweCham, together with the Embassy of Sweden and the support from Business Sweden, proudly hosted our ‘Sweden Pavilion’ at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, welcoming members, partners, and visitors during the Sustainability Expo. < Back The success stories of Swedish values and products at the Sustainability Expo 2024! 6 Oct 2024 From 27 September to 6 October 2024, SweCham, together with the Embassy of Sweden and the support from Business Sweden, proudly hosted our ‘Sweden Pavilion’ at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, welcoming members, partners, and visitors during the Sustainability Expo. During these past 10 days, our conversations with visitors often started with "𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱." We were honored to highlight the achievements of our 4 participating companies: Alfa Laval's sustainable edible oil production, Hitachi Energy's digitalization for a sustainable energy future, Saab's Digital Tower Concept, and SKF's clean technology options for oil circularity. We extend our sincere gratitude to the organisers of Sustainability Expo for making this event a success. A special thanks also goes out to TeamSweden , including the Embassy of Sweden and Business Sweden, for their invaluable support. We are also grateful to the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center for providing the venue and excellent hospitality. 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆, 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰. Let's continue to work together to unlock solutions for a sustainable future. 💛🍃💙 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁? 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoXDPsddQ9g Together, we can make a difference. 🎉 Previous Next

We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to our newest team member, Khun Natnicha Chaiviriyapong, as she joins the SweCham team as our Administrative Officer.  < Back Meet our new Administrative officer, Khun Natnicha Chaiviriyapong! 16 Apr 2025 We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to our newest team member, Khun Natnicha Chaiviriyapong, as she joins the SweCham team as our Administrative Officer. Over the years, Khun Nat has gained valuable experience through a variety of roles, each contributing to her professional development. Her background spans both the education and corporate sectors, allowing her to cultivate a broad skillset in administration, HR, and cross-cultural coordination. Fluent in both Thai and English and possessing a background in law, Nat is well-equipped to handle diverse responsibilities, ranging from paperwork and vendor coordination to student support and liaison with government agencies. Known for her thoughtful and steady approach, she is often the go-to person for ensuring tasks are completed effectively. A particularly proud achievement for her was leading the establishment of a foreign-owned company's inaugural office in Thailand. Despite a tight two-week timeframe, she successfully delivered a fully operational workspace on schedule. Khun Nat is passionate about learning, problem-solving, and collaborating with individuals from diverse backgrounds. She believes in the power of effective systems to empower everyone to perform their best work, a mindset she is eager to bring to her new role. We are thrilled to welcome her to our Thai-Swedish community, and she is very much looking forward to meeting our members, friends, and partners at her first event, the Valborg Multi-chambers business networking on Wednesday, 30 April! Previous Next

Today SweCham is moving back to CP Tower 3. Our new office offers enhanced facilities and a more accessible location to serve our members and partners. < Back Relocation Announcement: Today SweCham is moving to CP Tower 3 31 Jul 2024 Today SweCham is moving back to CP Tower 3. Our new office offers enhanced facilities and a more accessible location to serve our members and partners. The new address is as follows: No.34, Level 4, Room A04-420, CP Tower 3, Phaya Thai Rd.,Thung Phayathai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400 Thailand Please note that the office will be closed until 1 August as we are currently in the process of moving. Should you have any queries, please direct them to [email protected] , and we will respond as soon as possible. Previous Next