Discover how Samitivej Hospital helped a ballet professional achieve a remarkable recovery and return to their passion. < Back Learn About Specialised Treatment Programmes at Samitivej Hospital [Member Promotion] 1 Aug 2024 Discover how Samitivej Hospital helped a ballet professional achieve a remarkable recovery and return to their passion. Learn about our specialized treatment programs designed for athletes and all patients. Don't let pain limit your active life. Get a free consultation with sports and orthopedic specialists (valued up to 2,000 THB). Limited Offer Register here: https://forms.gle/Fg7ttExWRJsfdwU2A Previous Next

Swedish Thai IT Networking Forum Follow-up seminars and events scheduled by the Embassy < Back Reminiscing The Thai Swedish Networking Forum 2002 - Past Events and Future Steps to Bridge the Digital Divide 10 Oct 2024 [Article from STEP Magazine Vol. 11/No. 2, April 2002] Mobile phones, and increasingly personal digital assistants (PDA's), are common tools in today's wireless society. But can they, and the supporting technologies and know-how that makes it all work in a seamless network, be part in the ongoing effort to bridge the digital divide here and elsewhere? Yes, replied Swedish and Thai experts from industry, government and education. that gathered under the theme "Bridging the digital divide in society", at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center on March 5 for a full day of speeches and discussions. All the “right” people from wireless and IT Thailand showed up at the well-visited event organized by the Embassy of Sweden, Nectec, NSTDA and the Swedish Trade Council in co-operation with the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce Keynote-speakers Prof. Dr. Pairash Thajchayapong. President NSTDA and Mr. Jan Lindgren. Vice President - Mobile Internet Solution, Ericsson Internet Application AB. set the tone by outlining the status of fixed and wireless internet implementation in Thailand and how the wireless industry worldwide is recovering after the many severe dot.com company crashes between 1999 and last year. After them followed a range of presentations showing real cases in govern-ment, city administration, entertainment, education and how it all is financed. Moderators Ms. Anita Jonsson, Director IT & Telecom, Swedish Trade Council and Rear Admiral Prasart Sribhadung, Associate Dean, Graduate School of Inicenct und E-Commerce, ABAC, kept the discussion active and focused during the day which ended with a panel discussion and a lucky draw of two GPRS enabled hand phones sponsored by Ericsson. After the Ambassador's, HE Mr. Jan Nordlander, welcome address, Ms. Gun Eriksson, State Secretary, Ministry of In-dustry. Employment and Communica-tions. Sweden made some opening remarks together with Mr. Chatree Chueyprasit. Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of science, Technology and Environment. "The IT Networking Forum will be followed up by the organising partners in different ways. One idea is to arrange more in-depth seminars covering perhaps one or two of the e-topics now covered more in general during the Networking Forum." says Mr. Bengt G Carlsson, Economic & Commercial Counsellor, Swedish Embassy. There is scope for cooperation on IT issues between the City Administrations of Bangkok and Stockholm respectively. Some sort of twinning arrangement is one of the options that will be looked into. "One event/visit already being scheduled in the IT-field, partly as a result of the Forum, is the visit of an IT-delegation organised by the Swedish-Thai Chamber of Commerce (STCC), located in the province of Jämtland. This delegation will be in Thailand 28 April - 5 May and conduct meetings and seminars both in Bangkok and Khon Kaen," concludes Mr. Carisson. Previous Next

Hear insights from Mr. Tomas Julin on leadership, transparency, and building long-term business success in Thailand. < Back Sustainable growth starts with integrity 13 May 2026 In this CAC Success Story, Mr. Tomas Julin — Vice President & Treasurer of the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Executive Chairman of EQHO Group — shares his perspective on why transparency, strong governance, and ethical leadership are essential for long-term business success in Thailand. From investment confidence to responsible growth, this conversation offers valuable insights for executives, investors, and business leaders navigating today’s evolving business landscape. Watch the full story and discover why integrity remains one of the most important investments a company can make. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtG89ITwT1w Previous Next

SweCham was pleased to participate in CanCham’s Crystal Ball Economic Outlook & Business Luncheon 2026. < Back SweCham Joins CanCham’s Crystal Ball Economic Outlook 2026 15 Jan 2026 SweCham was pleased to participate in CanCham’s Crystal Ball Economic Outlook & Business Luncheon 2026 , held on 14 January 2026 at The Landmark Bangkok. The event brought together leading industry experts and senior professionals to provide early insights into global and Thai economic trends, as well as the outlook for 2026–2027. The program offered a high-level perspective on anticipated business developments across key industries, enabling participants to gain valuable foresight at the start of the year. A key highlight of the luncheon was an engaging panel discussion, during which industry leaders shared their perspectives on the evolving economic and business landscape. The discussion provided meaningful insights for executives, decision-makers, and professionals across sectors, while also encouraging thoughtful dialogue and exchange among attendees. SweCham extends its appreciation to CanCham for hosting a forward-looking and insightful event that fostered knowledge-sharing, networking, and informed discussion on the year ahead. Previous Next

Ericsson’s business relations with Thailand can be traced back to 1908, when the first Ericsson switch was installed in Bangkok. < Back Ericsson’s 90-Year Anniversary Celebration in 1997 – Revisiting Milestones in Innovation 26 Sept 2024 ‘ Ericsson to celebrate 90 year anniversary ’ by Christer Nilsson from STEP Magazine Vol. 7/No. 1, March 1998 “This was just the beginning. The next 90 years will be even more exciting for Thailand," said Dr. Lars Ramqvist CEO of Ericsson when he met Thai press in Bangkok. Ninety years after the first Ericsson switch, with a capacity of 2,400 lines, was installed in Bangkok, Ericsson's present CEO, Dr. Lars Ramqvist visited Thailand to celebrate the event. Dr. Ramqvist told the audience that the currency unrest in Asia will have less effect on the telecom industry than on industry in general. "That was also the case when Sweden faced a similar crisis in the early 1990's. Investment in telecommunications infrastructure went on even as banks and finance companies had to restructure. I believe this will be the case in Asia as well." In his presentation Dr. Ramqvist also touched upon the next generation of mobile phones, which will be supported by a standard called WCDMA. "WCDMA was approved by the world's leading telecom suppliers at a meeting in Paris last week. This technology will give you mobile phones with full motion video in a addition to perfect sound. Trial networks are rolled out this year in Europe and Asia," said Dr. Ramqvist. Telecommunications operators in this region are not unhurt by the raging currency storm. Many operators have huge loans in US dollars to pay off. At the same time phone users have become more economical and cut down on talk time and other network usage. "We have a long-term commitment to our clients. We will talk to those who have problems and we will help them to the best of our ability to get over this hard period," said Dr. Ramqvist who met with all Ericsson's major clients in Thailand during the visit. He also saw PM Chuan Leekpai at Government House. There has been talk of cash-strapped Thai cellular operator TAC letting their supplier, Motorola from the US, help out by direct investments in TAC. Would Ericsson consider such investments in a Thai operator, if asked? "No. We are a supplier. Operators are customers and we will never compete with our customers. This is a firm Ericsson policy," emphasized Mr. Jan Kemvall, President of Ericsson Thailand Ltd. "However we do of course have co- operation projects with Thai companies." Despite the Asian unrest the Ericsson group posted its strongest result ever for 1997 with a 70 percent profit before tax increase to SEK 17,218 Million. Sales amounted to SEK 179,770 Million, up 30 percent. The Thai company managed to increase sales up 53.5 percent to THB 10,068 Million. At the same time income before taxes sunk by 3 percent to THB 200 Million, mostly due to unfavourable currency fluctuations and the slowdown of the Thai economy. "We expect flat growth in Asia this year. But that at a very high level," commented Mr. Bengt Forssberg, Chairman of Ericsson Thailand and Senior Vice President, Ericsson. During his visit in Thailand, Dr. Ramqvist also presented some donations. Ericsson announced a THB 9 Million donation for Thai postgraduates to further their Master or Ph.D degrees. At another event, a 1,200 line MDI 10 private branch exchange was donated to the Dhammkaya Temple. Previous Next

SweCham was pleased to welcome Astronut, an innovative start-up, to our office for an introductory visit. < Back Astronut visits the SweCham office! 2 Dec 2025 SweCham was pleased to welcome Astronut , an innovative start-up, to our office for an introductory visit. The meeting provided an excellent opportunity to learn more about Astronut’s products, vision, and ambitions within the Thai–Swedish business community. During the visit, Astronut introduced their product line and conducted a live tasting session, allowing the SweCham team to experience their offerings firsthand. The discussion also expanded into shared interests, potential areas of collaboration, and opportunities to support one another through the Chamber’s community and corporate engagement activities. SweCham values meaningful connections with forward-thinking start-ups that bring fresh perspectives and entrepreneurial energy into our network. Engaging with companies like Astronut helps strengthen our mission to promote innovation, cross-cultural business relationships, and sustainable growth between Thailand and Sweden. We extend our sincere appreciation to the Astronut team for taking the time to visit the SweCham office. We look forward to further dialogue and to the promising opportunities ahead. SweCham is excited about the possibility of welcoming Astronut into our growing Chamber community. Previous Next

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Volvo Buses is one of the world’s leading providers of sustainable people transport solutions. < Back Warm welcome to our new SweCham member Volvo Bus (Thailand) Limited! 30 May 2023 Volvo Buses is one of the world’s leading providers of sustainable people transport solutions. They offer premium coaches, and bus chassis as well as a wide range of services for increased productivity, uptime and safety. Volvo Buses has sales in 85 countries and a global service network with more than 1,500 dealerships and workshops. Care and respect for people and nature are fundamental for them. This explains why Volvo Buses has a strong reputation for social responsibility and ethical behaviour. They are passionate and human-centric, with a clear focus on a premium experience for their customers, partners, users and employees. Big warm welcome to the representatives Khun Dechchai Kulkarineetham and Khun Jearanai Jirarangsimant! For queries or more details, please email Khun Punnapat Sakhon, Logistic & Marketing Specialist of Volvo Bus (Thailand) Ltd. at [email protected] To learn more about Volvo Bus (Thailand) Limited, please visit https://www.volvobuses.com/th-en/ 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 Friday, 22 November 2024, SweCham was excited to co-branded the GTCC Inter-Chamber Young Professionals Network Evening event < Back SweCham x GTCC: A Night of Global Connections with GTCC Inter-Chamber Young Professionals Networking! 22 Nov 2024 On Friday, 22 November 2024, SweCham co-branded the GTCC Inter-Chamber Young Professionals Network Evening event, offering a fantastic opportunity to connect with cross-cultural young professionals against the backdrop of Bangkok's skyline at Novotel Bangkok Platinum. This event provided numerous benefits, including expanding the cross-cultural networks, gaining new insights, boosting one's professional career perspective, and developing professional skills from wide range of fresh thoughts and ideas! Again, thank you German-Thai Chamber of Commerce for an incredible evening and for the coming year, SweCham is excited to offer more opportunities for young professionals and looking forward to more fruitful collaboration with all fresh ideas! Previous Next

The SweCham team was delighted to visit our valued member, Virtual Manufacturing (Thailand), or VMTH, and finally put faces to the incredible achievements of their team. < Back SweCham Meets the Virtual Manufacturing Team 24 Jun 2025 The SweCham team was delighted to visit our valued member, Virtual Manufacturing (Thailand), or VMTH, and finally put faces to the incredible achievements of their team. A special thank you to Pontus Lars Rosengren , Chief Executive Director, and the VMTH team for their warm welcome and a lovely introduction. Furthermore, we were especially pleased to highlight about their recent and significant achievement- being officially recognized as a Certified Tulip Partner with specialized certification in Life Sciences . This certification underscores VMTH's deep expertise in delivering tangible value and empowering digital transformation within complex Life Sciences operations. It's always a pleasure to see the passion and expertise driving our members forward. We're looking forward to exploring fruitful collaborations with VMTH and supporting their continued success. Great to connect with you all! Getting to know their services and impacts:, click here! About VMTH The Virtual Manufacturing (Thailand) stands out as a leading Swedish business in Southeast Asia by empowering manufacturing companies to achieve operational excellence while significantly reducing their environmental impact. With a deep commitment to sustainability and productivity, we leverage cutting-edge digital transformation tools and proven lean manufacturing practices to streamline operations and foster eco-friendly innovations. Previous Next