SweCham would like to warmly welcome our new Start-Up Corporate Member, SIIS -Scandinavian Institute of Innovation and Sustainability, to the Thai-Swedish business community! < Back Warm welcome to our new SweCham member SIIS! 23 Feb 2024 Welcome SweCham Newest Start-Up Corporate Member! 🇸🇪🇹🇭 SweCham would like to warmly welcome our new Start-Up Corporate Member, SIIS -Scandinavian Institute of Innovation and Sustainability, to the Thai-Swedish business community! The SIIS is a team of Thai and Swedish professionals with more than 30 years of experience in Education, Training and Consulting in Thailand, Southeast Asia and Sweden. Their mission is to empower young leaders and enthusiasts to create a sustainable future for all. We offer camps in Sweden, the leading country of innovation and sustainability, where the participants can develop their leadership skills and learn about cutting-edge sustainability practices. We also organise preparation courses for Asian students going to Sweden, university development programmes and leadership training and coaching for the private and public sectors in Thailand and Sweden. Big warm welcome to the representatives Mr Peter Björk, SIIS President, and Ms Parityada Punthapong, SIIS Managing Director. To learn more about SIIS Scandinavian Institute of Innovation and Sustainability and for queries, please email [email protected] . For more information, please visit www.siisthailand.com Previous Next

Poolnologies Corporate member Member Profile Poolnologies is the front runner in the environmentally-friendly state-of-the-art freshwater pool technology of AOP with years of experience. Today we have innovated new technology that is cleaner, more sustainable and safer for everyone. Within the Poolnologie group of companies and partners, we have over 200 years of combined experience in researching, developing and manufacturing the highest quality innovative pool products. Poolnologies strive to develop environmentally friendly, energy efficient and water-conserving freshwater systems for the pool industry. Visit the official website here Representatives Representative (1): Mattias Nordin Position: Founder & CEO Contacts are available for members only. Please kindly contact [email protected] should you would be interested on joining our member community! Back to Member Directory

SweCham team is delightful to join the Team Sweden Kick-off meeting on 24 September 2025 at the Ambassador’s Residence together with Embassy of Sweden team and Business Sweden team.  < Back Team Sweden Kick-off meeting 2025 24 Sept 2025 SweCham team is delightful to join the Team Sweden Kick-off meeting on 24 September 2025 at the Ambassador’s Residence together with Embassy of Sweden team and Business Sweden team. This kick-off offers a great opportunity to strengthen our Team Sweden's relationship and inclusive collaboration in Bangkok. We get to know each other better during our sessions and also share the ideas to align our missions. Previous Next

< Back After Work with a Taste of Sweden, Thursday 30 October 2025 SweCham hosted the After Work with a Taste of Sweden on 30 October 2025 at the Westin Grande Sukhumvit. The gathering brought together members, partners, and friends of SweCham for a relaxed evening of networking and conversation. This After Work also introduced guests to Pyttipanna , or Swedish Hash — a classic Swedish comfort dish known for its simplicity and warm, homestyle flavors. The event provided a welcoming setting for participants to unwind after work, reconnect with familiar faces, and expand their professional networks in an informal atmosphere. Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to this enjoyable evening. We look forward to seeing you at upcoming SweCham community and networking events. Previous Next

SweCham President Khun Peter Bjork, Vice President Khun Jan Eriksson, Board Member Khun Per Lindblom, and Executive Director Khun Anna Olsson-Moore attended the launch of the 2025 European Business Position Paper in Bangkok. < Back SweCham Team Attends 2025 European Business Position Paper Launch in Bangkok 15 May 2025 On Thursday 15 May, SweCham President Khun Peter Bjork, Vice President Khun Jan Eriksson, Board Member Khun Per Lindblom, and Executive Director Khun Anna Olsson-Moore attended the launch of the 2025 European Business Position Paper in Bangkok. The paper is titled 'Elevating Thailand’s Competitiveness: Driving Economic Transformation and Regulatory Reforms.' At the launch, Ms. Renita Bhaskar, Minister Counsellor, Head of Trade and Economic Affairs, EU Delegation to Thailand, emphasized the Position Paper's importance. She stated it proves EABC's commitment to Thailand and supports the government's goal of transforming Thailand into a modern, high-income economy driven by competitiveness, sustainability, technology, and innovation. Moreover, Mrs. Krongkanit Rakcharoen, Director-General of the Department of European Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Thailand, also highlighted that the document results from European businesses' firsthand experience across various sectors in Thailand. She affirmed that the Ministry values these opinions and welcomes constructive ideas and deeper engagement from the European private sector, based on a shared goal of bringing the best out of Thailand. The EABC's European Business Position Paper represents the unified voice of European business in Thailand. It is key to enhancing the country's global competitiveness. By implementing these recommendations, Thailand can strengthen its position as a leading regional hub. Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce remains committed to collaborating with the EABC -The European Chamber of Commerce Thailand, Thai government, and other stakeholders for the betterment of the Thai economy. Digital version is now available here! 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

We were thrilled to welcome the fantastic team from Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok to the SweCham office this week! < Back A Special Visit from Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok 11 Dec 2024 We were thrilled to welcome the fantastic team from Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok to the SweCham office this week! Located just steps away from Lumphini Park and some of Bangkok’s most iconic attractions, Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok perfectly blends city buzz with a serene retreat. Whether it’s their top-notch service, ever-changing social programs, or unique hidden gems waiting to be explored, they truly offer something special for everyone. We’re also incredibly grateful for their generous contribution to our upcoming Christmas Lunch Raffle ! Their support helps make our event even more exciting! A big thank you to Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok for dropping by and sharing your story. Previous Next

Fogmaker Southeast Asia Gold partner Construction and Manufacturing Member Profile Fogmaker manufactures fire suppression systems with water-based mist under high pressure for vehicles and machines. The fine mist chokes a fire quickly and has excellent cooling properties, which prevents the fire from flaring up again. The Fogmaker system is reliable, automated, always active, and independent of electricity.    Fogmaker has a global network of qualified installers and is used in more than 300,000 vehicles in 70 countries around the world. Should something happen and the system deploys, clean-up is easy, and the system can be recharged quickly for minimal downtime. The Fogmaker system is verified by the most respected certification bodies in the world and has a large number of certifications – and the new 100% PFAS-free liquid Eco 1 passes fire tests with the same quantities as the old liquid. Safety can never be a compromise! Product and Services Fogmaker manufactures fire suppression systems for vehicles and machines. The system works with a water-based mist under high pressure, is automated, always active, independent of electricity, chokes a fire quickly, and cools the area to prevent re-ignition. Environmentally friendly with our 100% PFAS-free liquid: Eco 1. Visit the official website here Representatives Representative (1): Fredrik Rönnqvist Position: Manager Fogmaker Southeast Asia Representative (2): Panfah Treelao Position: Office Manager Fogmaker Southeast Asia Contacts are available for members only. Please kindly contact [email protected] should you would be interested on joining our member community! Back to Member Directory

Today, we dive into Swedish culture with Fettisdagen, or Fat Tuesday, a day of indulgence and tradition.  We would also like to warmly welcome back our previous intern, Olivia Pramchoobua Jakobsson, who has returned to Bangkok for a visit!  < Back Celebrating Fettisdagen - A Taste of Swedish Tradition 13 Feb 2024 Today, we dive into Swedish culture with Fettisdagen, or Fat Tuesday, a day of indulgence and tradition. We would also like to warmly welcome back our previous intern, Olivia Pramchoobua Jakobsson, who has returned to Bangkok for a visit! SweCham team really enjoyed indulging in the iconic Swedish pastry, the semla. A semla isn’t just any bun, it’s a cardamom-spiced bun filled to the brim with almond paste and topped with a generous dollop of whipped cream. The semla, which is quiet rich, was traditionally consumed on Fettisdagen, as the last festive food before Lent's fasting period started. In modern times, the semla is no longer only available on fettisdagen, but throughout January and February. The semla has also been made in more creative ways in recent years, like the Princess semla, which combines the traditional semla with the flavours of a Princess Cake. In Swedish popular culture, the semla is most famously the favourite treat of the Swedish Sherlock Holmes, Ture Sventon! He is the most famous lover of semlor, or as he would call it, ‘temlor’. The semla is an integral part of Swedish culture and identity, and the consumption figures show it! Each year, between 40 and 50 million semlor are consumed, meaning the average Swede eats at least four semlor per year! In Bangkok, the quest for an authentic semla leads to the doors of Mammas kök, and for those not in Bangkok, we encourage you to take up the whisk and treat yourself by making your own semla. It’s a perfect way to connect with Swedish culinary traditions from anywhere in the world. If you would like to make your own semla and need a recipe, please visit: https://sweden.se/culture/food/the-semla-a-swedish-delicacy Previous Next

SweCham team visited our Large Corporate Member, EQHO GLOBALIZATION PTE. LTD. at their office at Chartered Square Building! < Back EQHO Globalization Pte. Ltd. Member Visit 2 Feb 2023 Big thanks to Khun Tomas Julin, the Executive Chairman, Khun Phanitanan Sanitprachakorn, the Director and Group Ceo, and Khun Lan Hoang Dang, VP, Global Marketing for the attentive and kind hospitality during our visit. The SweCham team thoroughly appreciated the opportunity to learn more about the company and explore the office space. We truly valued the opportunity to gain insight into the daily operations of EQHO, and the services they provide their customers. As a leader in the field of multilingual and multicultural communications solutions, EQHO goes beyond translation and enables other companies to grow in Asia through their end-to-end services from text to voice, and operations manuals to commercial advertisements. EQHO takes great care with each project, and strives to continuously develop its fields of expertise. Each project goes through a rigorous process before reaching its completion in order to deliver the best possible product for each and every customer. During our visit, EQHO also provided helpful expert insights into how the SweCham team might proceed with developing the new website in order for it to be as engaging as possible for all our members, partners and friends. The SweCham team is grateful for EQHO’s continued support in this endeavour. To learn more about EQHO, please visit: https://eqho.com/ Previous Next

ENEFIIN and PDT Company Renewable Energy Co., Ltd., co-owned by JDA Renewables Consulting AB, have formed a strategic partnership in Thailand. < Back JDA Renewables Consulting AB is happy to announce about its co-owned company 28 May 2023 JDA Renewables Consulting AB is happy to announce that ENEFIIN and PDT Company Renewable Energy Co., Ltd., co-owned by JDA Renewables Consulting AB, have formed a strategic partnership in Thailand to enhance their joint capabilities in the renewable energy sector. Their shared objective is to develop solar energy, wind power, and battery storage projects as independent power producers, serving private off-takers and participating in future auctions under the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) Scheme. With a focus on high-quality, low-carbon technology and sustainable project development practices guided by an ESG framework, the partnership aims to benefit stakeholders, the environment, and local communities. This collaboration opens up new possibilities in the Thai renewable energy market, allowing both companies to expand their expertise and contribute to the country’s sustainable development goals. Together, ENEFIIN and PDT Renewable Energy are confident that they will provide clean and green energy solutions to meet Thailand’s future energy demands. Photo credit: PDT Renewable Energy Co., Ltd. Source: https://pdtrenewableenergy.co.th/en/strategic-partnership-between-enefiin-and-pdt-renewable-energy-strengthen-joint-capabilities-in-renewables-in-thailand/ Previous Next

We're thrilled to welcome our newest premium member, Phyathai Hospital < Back A Warm Welcome to the Trusted Healthcare Excellence for Expats in Thailand, Phyathai Hospital Group 31 Jul 2025 We're thrilled to welcome our newest premium member, Phyathai Hospital With more than 40 years of experience, Phyathai Hospital Group began its journey with the opening of its first hospital in Bangkok. Over the decades, the group has expanded its reach, now operating multiple facilities across Bangkok and other parts of Thailand. Known for its comprehensive medical services, advanced technology, and a commitment to compassionate care, these hospitals have become leaders in healthcare across the region. A very warm welcome to the representative of Phyathai Hospital, Khun Ratiwan Pinyojirakit (International Collaboration Marketing Division Manager), Khun Siriroj Rodchuer (International Collaboration Marketing Department Manager), and Khun Lalita Ranglamoon (Domestic Foreign Customer Department Manager). The SweCham community is delighted to welcome Phyathai Hospital Group. Their collaboration signifies a valuable addition to our network, enhancing access to trusted healthcare excellence for expats in Thailand. We look forward to a fruitful partnership that benefits our members and strengthens the overall well-being of the international community. To learn more, please click here! Interested in joining the Thai-Swedish business community and connecting to the SweCham network? Please contact us at [email protected] Previous Next