Last Thursday, 2 November, the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce Thailand (JFCCT) hosted the Joint Embassies and Chambers Networking Event 2023 at the Amari Bangkok.  < Back JFCCT Networking 2023 8 Nov 2023 Last Thursday, 2 November, the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce Thailand (JFCCT) hosted the Joint Embassies and Chambers Networking Event 2023 at the Amari Bangkok. This event was all about connecting the foreign business community, heads of foreign missions and embassy staff, and the local Thai business community. The event provided an opportunity for all participants to learn and share perspectives and experience through discussion in a relaxing setting. The event began with welcoming remarks by Mrs. Vibeke Lyssand Leirvag, Chairwoman of the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT), followed by a Keynote Speech by Mr Phairush Burapachaisri, Vice Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade of Thailand. After the Keynote Speech, an Ambassadors and chamber Presidents Group photo session was held, and then the event ended with an open networking session. We would like to extend our deepest appreciation to Mrs. Vibeke Lyssand Leirvag and the JFCCT for organising this wonderful event! Previous Next

Rinrada Chamjitt or Rin is a newly graduated student from Mahidol University International College with bachelor's in International Relations and Global Affairs. Inspired by Sweden’s commitment to progressive development and ethical growth, Rin is eager to work closely with Sweden to gain a deeper understanding of these values while contributing to the expansion of Thai-Swedish business relations. < Back We're delighted to warmly welcome our new intern to the SweCham Team! 14 Jan 2025 Rinrada Chamjitt or Rin is a newly graduated student from Mahidol University International College with bachelor's in International Relations and Global Affairs. Inspired by Sweden’s commitment to progressive development and ethical growth, Rin is eager to work closely with Sweden to gain a deeper understanding of these values while contributing to the expansion of Thai-Swedish business relations. Rin will join our team as a Media and Communications intern. During her internship at SweCham, she is motivated to explore the experience of assisting the Swedish business sectors and other groups that align with the values of Sweden. She hopes to learn more about Swedish business models and how they integrate sustainability in their framework. With these goals, Rin is ready to assist the SweCham team in supporting the Thai-Swedish business community. We warmly welcome Khun Rin to the team, and look forward to building up many more meaningful events with her! Previous Next

On 19 November 2025, the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham), represented by President Peter Bjork, joined the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT) Courtesy Visit < Back Courtesy Call to Foster Thai-Swedish Business Cooperation 26 Nov 2025 On 19 November 2025, the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham), represented by President Peter Bjork , joined the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT) Courtesy Visit to Thailand’s Prime Minister, H.E. Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, at Government House. The meeting reinforced collaboration between the public and private sectors to support Thailand’s economic development. Led by JFCCT Chairwoman Ms. Vibeke Lyssand Leirvåg, the delegation presented six strategic recommendations to boost Thailand’s long-term competitiveness: Enhancing national competitiveness Advancing integrated digital government services Developing future-ready skills Strengthening SMEs Promoting sustainable development Accelerating FTAs, open logistics, and OECD accession These policy actions aim to support business continuity, promote investment, and elevate Thailand’s global competitiveness. JFCCT continues to drive key initiatives on SME development, FTA progress, and enhanced productivity, skills, and innovation. The Prime Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening Thailand’s competitiveness and ensuring a business environment aligned with international standards—benefiting all sectors, including Swedish businesses and investors. Photos by JFCCT and ThaiGov portals Click here Previous Next

SweCham extends our congratulations to SKF (Thailand) Limited and FUTBOYs X PATTAYA UNITED on their remarkable performance at the Gothia Cup 2026 in Sweden. We are proud to see young Thai talent representing the country on the international stage and commend SKF for its continued commitment to youth development through sport. < Back FUTBOYs X PATTAYA UNITED, Thailand’s Representative from SKF Meet the World, Delivers Outstanding Performance at Gothia Cup 2026 in Sweden 5 Aug 2026 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝘅 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 SweCham extends our congratulations to 𝗦𝗞𝗙 (𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱) 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 and 𝗙𝗨𝗧𝗕𝗢𝗬𝘀 𝗫 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗔𝗬𝗔 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 on their remarkable performance at the 𝗚𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 in Sweden. We are proud to see young Thai talent representing the country on the international stage and commend SKF for its continued commitment to youth development through sport. 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗼𝗸, 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 – 𝗦𝗞𝗙 (𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱) 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱, a global leader in bearings and rotating equipment solutions, continues its commitment to youth development through sports by supporting 𝗙𝗨𝗧𝗕𝗢𝗬𝘀 𝗫 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗔𝗬𝗔 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗, champions of the “𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗞𝗙 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 - 𝗕𝟭𝟰 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲”, as Thailand’s representative at the 𝗚𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, the world’s largest youth football tournament, held in Gothenburg, Sweden. Competing in the U14 category, the Thai team delivered an impressive performance, winning 𝟲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝟴 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 and scoring a remarkable 𝟰𝟬 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀, bringing pride and recognition to Thailand’s youth football community on the international stage. 𝗠𝗿. 𝗧𝗮𝘄𝗶𝘄𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗽𝘂𝗻𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗷, 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗞𝗙 (𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱) 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱, said: “At SKF, we believe sport is a powerful platform for youth development. It helps young people build skills, responsibility, teamwork, and resilience while learning how to overcome challenges. Having the SKF Meet the World Thailand champions represent our country at the Gothia Cup is a source of great pride for SKF Thailand. Beyond the excellent results on the field, the most valuable outcomes are the experiences, learning opportunities, and friendships gained through participation in a truly global event. These experiences will inspire and empower the players as they continue their personal and athletic development.” Prior to the tournament, the players and coaching staff participated in the 𝗦𝗞𝗙 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆, hosted by SKF Sweden, alongside youth representatives from more than 𝟭𝟲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲. The event provided an opportunity for participants to connect and exchange experiences before entering the global competition. The 𝗚𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 welcomed more than 𝟰𝟱,𝟯𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀, representing 𝟭,𝟵𝟲𝟰 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟳𝟳 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, making it one of the largest youth sporting events in the world. During the opening ceremony, FUTBOYs X PATTAYA UNITED proudly joined the grand parade, carrying Thailand’s national flag into the stadium. The team also drew attention with uniforms inspired by the 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘁, a symbol of Thailand’s culture and identity, earning admiration from participants and spectators from around the world. During the group stage, the team received encouragement from 𝗛.𝗘. 𝗠𝗿𝘀. 𝗔𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗿𝗲𝘆𝘀, 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻, who attended the opening match and met the young athletes at the sidelines. Her presence provided significant motivation to the players competing as representatives of Thailand. The delegation was also warmly welcomed by 𝗠𝗿. 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗷𝗼𝗿𝗸, 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶-𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲, as well as members of the Thai community in Sweden. Their continuous support, hospitality, and encouragement throughout the tournament contributed greatly to the players’ overall experience and well-being. 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 Throughout the competition, FUTBOYs X PATTAYA UNITED demonstrated outstanding talent, determination, and sportsmanship: Defeated 𝗙𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗜𝗟 𝗙𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟮 (𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘆) 12-0 Lost to 𝗙𝗖 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗹 (𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲) 0-1 Defeated 𝗜𝗙 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗷𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗮 𝟰𝗔 (𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻) 7-0 Defeated 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗪𝗛 (𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱) 9-0 Defeated 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗨𝗔𝗘 2-1 Drew with 𝗛ö𝗴𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗴𝘀 𝗕𝗞 (𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻) and won 4-2 on penalties Drew with 𝗙𝗖 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 (𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲) and won 6-4 on penalties Lost to 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 (𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻) 0-1 Overall, Thailand’s representatives recorded 𝘀𝗶𝘅 𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀, including 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘀, scoring 𝟰𝟬 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 while conceding only 𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗲. The results demonstrate the potential and competitiveness of Thai youth footballers against some of the world’s strongest youth teams. 𝗠𝘀. 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘆𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗿𝗮𝘁, 𝗦𝗞𝗙 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗞𝗙 (𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱) 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱, said: “Every moment of this tournament has been a valuable learning experience for our young players. They had the opportunity to compete against teams from different countries, experience new cultures, manage pressure on the field, and proudly represent Thailand. We are immensely proud of their determination, discipline, and fighting spirit. SKF Thailand remains committed to creating opportunities that expose Thai youth to world-class experiences, and we believe this journey will inspire them to continue developing both as athletes and as individuals.” For more information and updates on SKF Meet the World Thailand activities, please visit 𝗦𝗞𝗙 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 on Facebook. Previous Next

The recent CEO & C-Level Women Leaders’ Breakfast was a truly inspiring gathering, uniting some of Thailand's most accomplished women leaders across various industries. < Back SweCham Executive Director, Khun Anna, proudly joined CEO & C-Level Women Leaders’ Breakfast- Inspiring Change and Fostering Connections 21 Nov 2024 The recent CEO & C-Level Women Leaders’ Breakfast was a truly inspiring gathering, uniting some of Thailand's most accomplished women leaders across various industries. Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, together with the Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC), Netherlands-Thai Chamber of Commerce (NTCC), Swiss-Thai Chamber of Commerce (STCC), and La French Tech Bangkok, empowered this exclusive event celebrated women’s leadership and explored impactful ways to support the professional advancement of women in Thailand. The morning commenced with a keynote address by Laetitia LIM , CEO of Quividi and a board member of La French Tech Bangkok. Her insights into driving innovation and empowering women in leadership resonated with the audience and set the tone for an engaging session. A highlight of the event was the fireside chat titled "Breaking Barriers: The Challenges Women Face in the Tech Industry" . Moderated by the inspiring Ms. Nichapat (Nicha) Ark , Director for Openspace Ventures, the discussion delved into the unique challenges and opportunities for women in the rapidly evolving tech world. Both the keynote and fireside chat offered valuable perspectives and actionable advice, sparking thoughtful conversations among attendees. Complementing the dynamic discussions was a delightful continental breakfast buffet and coffee, providing the perfect setting for participants to network, exchange ideas, and build meaningful connections. As a proud supporter of this event, SweCham is honoured to join forces with like-minded organisations in promoting gender equality, innovation, and collaboration. This impressive gathering was not only a celebration of women leaders but also a step towards fostering a stronger community of empowered businesswomen in Thailand. Together, we aim to continue inspiring change and supporting women in leadership and looking forward to building on this success and contributing to more such impactful events in the future! Previous Next

As SweCham gears up to celebrate its 35th anniversary this November, we reflect on the grand 10-year jubilee held in February 1999. < Back A Night to Remember: The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce’s 10-Year Jubilee 22 Aug 2024 ‘Ten years after and still going strong’ by Christer Nilsson from STEP Magazine Vol. 8/No. 1, February 1999 The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce’ ten-year jubilee on Saturday 6 February was celebrated in grand style at The Oriental, with the most enduring swingers still dancing the night away as Sunday morning approached. Others took refuge at the long bar in the Grand Ballroom, quenching their thirst with whatever wet stuff left in the early hours. But the evening began on a more serious note. After the Thai and Swedish national anthems were played in front of the over 150 participants, our Ambassador, H.E. Ms. Inga Eriksson Fogh, toasted the Kings of Sweden and Thailand and read a telegram from His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf congratulating the TSCC on its 10th anniversary. The royal telegram has its reasons. Sweden's King and Queen graced the birth of what was then the Thai Swedish Business Association with their presence, here in Bangkok ten years ago. The dinner that followed had it all. But a special hurrah for the delicious Bisque Vasa, a marriage between the king of Thai soups, Tom Yam Gung, and a French Bisque D'Hommard. A culinary luk kreung. As avec Swedish punsch, courtesly provided by the Swedish Ambassador, was served as an alternative to the traditional cognac. Cigar aficionados rounded off the meal puffing a Montague, Swedish Match' premium brand cigar, that was on sale at the ball. Then music, lottery and dance. Over 50 lottery prizes were donated by more than 20 TSCC members. Thanks to the organizers, the sponsors and to everyone who participated and made this a night to remember! Previous Next

On Tuesday, 30 April, Business Sweden and Team Sweden, including the Embassy of Sweden and Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham), hosted the launch of 'Pioneer the Possible Thailand' at Samyan Mitrtown.  The programme focuses on three themes, green production, green mobility, and energy transition and is supported by Ericsson, Camfil, Electrolux Professional, Reflex, Hitachi Energy, Midsummer, Siemens Energy, and Volvo Cars Thailand.  < Back Pioneer the Possible Thailand, Memorandum of Understanding Signed! 3 May 2024 On Tuesday, 30 April, Business Sweden and Team Sweden, including the Embassy of Sweden and Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham), hosted the launch of 'Pioneer the Possible Thailand' at Samyan Mitrtown. The programme focuses on three themes, green production, green mobility, and energy transition and is supported by Ericsson, Camfil, Electrolux Professional, Reflex, Hitachi Energy, Midsummer, Siemens Energy, and Volvo Cars Thailand. The event began with welcoming remarks by Ambassador H.E. Mrs. Anna Hammargren and Trade Commissioner Mr. Kacper Pierzynowski. This was followed by a special address by the Director-General of the Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency, Mr. Wattanapong Kurovat, and a keynote address by the Chief of the Project Engineering Department at EGAT, Mr. Pongsak Mancharoen. Mr. Pongsak Mancharoen discussed Thailand's Carbon Neutrality Policy aiming for Net Zero Emissions by 2065 and the impact of the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on Thailand. A panel discussion on Thailand and Sweden’s joint path to a carbon-neutral society was moderated by Mr. Mattias Goldmann of 2030-sekretariatet. Panellists included Dr. Narin Phoawanich, Assistant Governor Fuel Managment, EGAT, Siamnat Panassorn, Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT) Committee and CEO of Sun-up Recycling Co Ltd, Dr. Savanit Boonyasuwat, the Federation of Thai Industry (FTI), Mr. Kongkiat Teekamongkol, Managing Director of Camfil (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Mr. Anders Rian, President of Ericsson (Thailand) Co., Ltd., and Mr. Polawat Phrirojchaikul, Managing Director, Reflex Packaging (Thailand) part of Nefab Group. The discussion highlighted various approaches to sustainability and reiterated that one of the key solutions to change is improving efficiency and changing to clean energy! Sweden and Thailand are joining forces to accelerate the journey towards a sustainable future. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Business Sweden and the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), laying the groundwork for cooperation in sustainability. This MoU will enable Sweden and Thailand to collaborate on studying biomass and hydrogen as part of their commitment to reducing carbon emissions. Previous Next

< Back AI Fundamentals with DeepSeek by System in Motion, 20 May 2025 On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, the SweCham team, in collaboration with System in Motion , jointly hosted an exclusive training workshop on AI Fundamentals with DeepSeek (L1 & L2) . During the three-hour session, participants delved into four key chapters. They started with a deep understanding of Generative AI text models and the structure of prompts using the ERCFC framework. The workshop then moved into corporate implementation strategies and advanced techniques for leveraging reasoning models for strategic analysis, before applying these lessons in a real case study. This dynamic session was further simplified by two hands-on practical exercises, helping participants translate text-based knowledge into real-world applications. A special thanks goes to our instructor, Khun Gonzague Patinier , who expertly led the session. Powered by System in Motion, this workshop aimed to demystify AI and demonstrate concrete ways it can make businesses run smoother, enable smarter decisions, and ultimately provide a competitive edge—all without requiring a technical background. We extend our sincere gratitude to all participants for their active involvement and the engaging, interactive energy they brought to the class. Your enthusiasm truly made the session a success! If you're interested in leveraging AI to innovate your business, particularly within specific sectors, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] . We're more than happy to be a platform for our community to foster innovation. AI Fundamentals with DeepSeek Live in Motion! Explore SweCham Social Media Platforms! Previous Next

< Back Risks and Rewards: Outcomes of Labour Migration in South-East Asia by ILO, IOM and Rapid Asia SweCham member, Rapid Asia, who specialises in social research and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) consulting conducted an interesting research and published report. In 2017, Rapid Asia conducted a study on behalf of ILO and IOM to obtain a better understanding of the factors that shape migration outcomes in Southeast Asia. The study interviewed over 1800 returnee migrant workers from Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao PDR and Myanmar who had been employed in Thailand or Malaysia. The findings are published in the report Risks and rewards: Outcomes of labour migration in South-East Asia released for International Migrants Day on 18 December 2017. A Migration Outcomes Index (MOI) was developed for this study to measure changes in the lives of migrant workers from before to after their migration. The Index broadens the way migration outcomes are measured by incorporating both social and economic elements. It represents a break not only from the narrow focus on counting remittances but also from the human trafficking paradigm that has been very dominant in SE Asia. Previous Next

< Back SweCham Business Connect with Jönköping University x University West, 25 January 2024 On the evening of 25 January, SweCham had the pleasure and joy of hosting the first networking event of the year with Jönköping University and University West , at the beautiful and luxurious Lancaster Bangkok . The evening commenced with a warm welcome from our president, Mr. Peter Björk. Adding an entertaining touch to the event, we were honoured to have a generous lucky draw prizes from Mr. Martin Hurley, General Manager of Lancaster Bangkok. Moreover, Dr. Roy Andersson, Professor at University West and Associate Professor at Jönköping University, presented the universities' programme in which Swedish engineering and business students undertake their thesis project or internship abroad, specifically here in Thailand. This initiative provides high-achieving students with the invaluable opportunity to combine studying abroad with gaining international work experience. This year's batch of students has just begun their internships at Siemens, Autoliv, Volvo Cars Thailand, MuvMi, Camfil Thailand, Sasin School of Management, and Somboon Group. The students' speeches highlighted their individual skills and aspirations, as well as their eagerness to contribute positively to these companies in Thailand. If your company is interested in hosting a student, please reach out and DM Roy Andersson . We sincerely thank our event sponsors, Jönköping University and University West , and we would also like to thank the supporting chambers and organisations for their support of the event. Big warm thanks to our hotel partner, Lancaster Bangkok for the delicious food, luxurious venue and the excellent service which added a lively atmosphere to the networking and mingle! Finally, we would like to warmly thank everyone who came to join our networking event. It was truly an unforgettable occasion. Click here for the Full Photo Book! Previous Next

< Back APAC SwedChams and NordChams Webinar: US Tariffs and Implications on Global Supply Chain, 30 April 2025 Yesterday, our members joined in navigating the complex world of US tariffs and their global impact! We recently hosted Johan Annell from ARC Group for an insightful webinar exploring the ripple effects across industries and continents, particularly in Asia. Key questions around supply chains, regional winners and losers, Nordic business implications, adaptation strategies, and potential long-term decoupling were discussed. A big thank you to our expert speaker, Johan Annell, as well as Swedish Chamber of Commerce Taipei and other APAC SwedChams and NordChams for co-organising this crucial event. We also extend our gratitude to the more than 50 participants from across the region for their active engagement. This webinar is open to SweCham members only. If you would like to become a member, please send a query to [email protected] , and we will send you more information about member benefits! Previous Next

< Back SweCham Company Visit to Volvo Car Thailand Central Distribution & Training Centre, 23 April 2024 On 23 April 2024, as part of the SweCham Sustainability Working Group activities, the SweCham Team, along with our members and friends, had an exclusive visit to Volvo Car Thailand's innovative warehouse, Volvo Car Thailand Central Distribution & Training Centre (VCT CDTC). The visit offered participants valuable insights into both Volvo's sustainable initiatives and their cutting-edge warehouse technology. During the tour around their facility, we also had the opportunity to explore their warehouse management process. In addition, we were particularly impressed by how Volvo Car Thailand is utilising advanced technologies to transform their entire vehicle production process towards sustainability. These were the highlights from our visit: ♻️ Sustainability at its core The VCT CDTC, capable of storing up to 550 Volvo cars, utilises 100% renewable energy sources, including a solar roof that is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 215 tons annually! They are also committed to battery recycling and expanding their electric vehicle range. 🚗 Cutting-edge technology The warehouse boasts a high-tech management system, the Volvo Car Centralise System, which ensures efficient distribution of vehicles and parts across the region. In addition, this system is designed to support Volvo's long-term plans for Thailand. ✨ Quality you can trust Volvo's comprehensive warehouse management plan integrates five key functions: Distribution Centre, Pre-Delivery Service, Parts Distribution Centre, Training Centre, and Press Car Centre. This ensures a high level of care for every vehicle before it reaches its owner! Aligned with their mission to give people the freedom to move in a personal, sustainable, and safe way, Volvo Cars is leading the way in transformation. They aim to be a fully electric car maker in Thailand by 2025 and are committed to ongoing carbon footprint reduction with the goal of climate neutrality by 2024. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Volvo Car Thailand for hosting this insightful visit. Special thanks to the Volvo Car Thailand Team, including Mr Chris Wailes (Managing Director), Mr Thanomsak Santhanaprasit (Business Development & Customer Experience Director), Mr Prasong Chaoumbri (Central Distribution & Training Center Manager), and Ms Thitirat Sripanngern (Government Affairs Manager) for sharing their expertise with us. Finally, a big thank you to all the participants who joined us! We hope you enjoyed the tour and learned as much as we did! To learn more about Volvo Car Thailand, please visit www.volvocars.com/en-th Previous Next