SweCham extends a warm welcome to our newest start-up corporate member- Candela, the Hydrofoiling electric boats and ferries.  < Back A Warm Welcome to SweCham New Start-Up Corporate Member, Candela! 20 Feb 2025 SweCham extends a warm welcome to our newest start-up corporate member- Candela, the Hydrofoiling electric boats and ferries. Candela was founded in 2014 by Gustav Hasselskog to revolutionize marine transportation with highperformance electric boats. Bringing together global experts in hydrodynamics, control theory, and engineering, Candela developed groundbreaking hydrofoil technology that enables long-range, high-speed travel with zero emissions. In 2019, we began serial production of the world’s first electric hydrofoil boat, setting new industry standards. Expanding to Asia-Pacific in 2024 with a regional office in Bangkok, we continue our mission to outcompete fossil-fuel boats by combining sustainability, efficiency, and cuttingedge innovation to transform waterborne mobility for a cleaner future. A very warm welcome to Candela representative, Khun Björn Antonsson (Regional CEO, Asia Pacific) and Khun Patrawee Rakkaew (APAC Business Development Manager). We're thrilled to welcome the team to our community tonight at the 2nd edition of 2025 SweCham Business Connect tonight! To learn more, please visit their platforms below: https://candela.com/ Interested in joining the Thai-Swedish business community and connecting to the SweCham network? Please contact us at [email protected] 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

< Back Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), 25 July 2024 SweCham is officially moving back to CP Tower 3 On 25 July, SweCham held an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM). Thank you very much to all our members who participated in the EGM! We really appreciate you taking your time to support us and it was very nice to catch up with you! The main item on the agenda was to approve the change of address from Chamchuri Square to CP Tower 3, a decision that considered both the improved working environment for the SweCham team and the reduction of our costs. Following a consensus, the SweCham members gave formal approval to the address change, and we will officially relocate on 31 July. You can find us at our new address: No.34, Level 4, Room A04-420, CP Tower 3, Phaya Thai Rd.,Thung Phayathai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400 Thailand Previous Next

This week, SweCham had the privilege of visiting our incredible members at the Asia Sustainable Energy Week (ASEW) 2025, Asia's leading platform for clean energy and collaboration, including the Thai Water Expo 2025 to see more impactful solutions.  < Back SweCham Explores Asia Sustainable Energy Week and Thai Water Expo 2025 2 Jul 2025 This week, SweCham had the privilege of visiting our incredible members at the Asia Sustainable Energy Week (ASEW) 2025, Asia's leading platform for clean energy and collaboration, including the Thai Water Expo 2025 to see more impactful solutions. It was inspiring to connect with industry leaders and discover their groundbreaking contributions to a sustainable future. We’re proud to all our members for showcasing their commitment to a more sustainable world! Meet our Visionary Members and Their Solutions: Thai Water Expo 2025 at LG Floor Sentinel Solution (Thailand) Co., Ltd. - Booth H63 | Water & Environmental Solutions ASIA Sustainable Week 2025 (ASEW) at G Floor ABB Electrification (Thailand) Co., Ltd. – Booth M1 | Smart electrification and digital energy solutions AFRY – Booth S23 | Engineering, Design & Advisory Services FLIR Systems Company Limited. - Booth X35 | Thermal Imaging & Sensing Solutions Hitachi Energy (Thailand) – Booth L7 | Powering sustainable energy infrastructure NEFAB (Thailand) Co., Ltd. - Booth C42 | Sustainable Packaging & Logistics Events details: Dates: 2–4 July 2025 Location: Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), Bangkok Previous Next

Effective Monday, 1 May 2025: Important Update for Travelers to Thailand < Back Important Update for Travelers to Thailand 1 Apr 2025 Important Update for Travelers to Thailand Effective Monday, 1 May 2025. All non-Thai nationals entering Thailand — by air, land, or sea — must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before arrival. This new digital system replaces paper forms and helps make immigration faster, easier, and more secure. This initiative replaces the paper-based TM6 card, which has been used for over a decade to enhance the travel experience and streamline immigration procedures, and reflects a move towards modernizing entry processes, aligning with practices in many other countries. Travelers planning to visit Thailand on or after 1 May 2025, will be kindly requested to complete the TDAC online. The application will be accessible three days prior to arrival, beginning 28 April 2025, and is required for all foreign nationals, regardless of visa status, at no charge. What You Need to Know: Register within 3 days before arrival Apply online: https://tdac.immigration.go.th TDAC is mandatory for all non-Thai travelers starting 1 May 2025 Previous Next

Last Tuesday, SweCham, Sasin School of Management, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), and Netherlands-Thai Chamber of Commerce (NTCC) came together to foster a sustainable future through collaborative efforts. < Back Exciting Collaboration for a Sustainable MICE Industry! 7 Mar 2024 Last Tuesday, SweCham, Sasin School of Management , Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) , and Netherlands-Thai Chamber of Commerce (NTCC) came together to foster a sustainable future through collaborative efforts. In addition, we held a productive meeting to discuss potential collaborations for a sustainability event this year. The meeting provided a valuable opportunity for us to share our ongoing sustainability projects and explore potential avenues for collaboration. Notably, TCEB has been dedicated to promoting sustainable practices within the MICE industry. They plan to host events showcasing initiatives undertaken by private organisations, aiming to raise awareness and encourage the adoption of sustainable event practices among their staff and representatives from other public organisations in Thailand. Moreover, Sasin School of Management, renowned for their impactful graduates and dedication to sustainable business practices, emerged as a perfect partner for this project. Their expertise and commitment to sustainability align perfectly with TCEB's goal to advance their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) agenda within the MICE industry. Special thanks to Khun Lars Svensson (Chief Executive of Sasin Sustainability & Entrepreneurship Centre) for hosting this meeting and providing a tour of the impressive Sasin’s facilities! Please stay tuned for further updates on this exciting collaboration! Previous Next

SweCham Team had the pleasure of attending the Nordic Film Festival in Bangkok, held at the Danish Embassy on 19 – 20 January, commenced with an illustrious opening night, showcasing the rich cinematic heritage of the Nordic countries. < Back SweCham at the Nordic Film festival! 24 Jan 2024 SweCham Team had the pleasure of attending the Nordic Film Festival in Bangkok, held at the Danish Embassy on 19 – 20 January, commenced with an illustrious opening night, showcasing the rich cinematic heritage of the Nordic countries. The event was distinguished by the presence of ambassadors from each Nordic nation, each introducing a notable film from their country, highlighting the diverse and profound storytelling traditions of the Nordic region. These introductions offered the audience a fascinating insight into the distinct narrative styles and film-making approaches characteristic of each country, painting a vivid picture of the Nordic cinematic landscape. The movies of the festival were: 🎥Amundsen, Norway 🇳🇴 🎥Riders of Justice, Denmark 🇩🇰 🎥Super Furball Saves the Future, Finland 🇫🇮 🎥Triangle of Sadness, Sweden 🇸🇪 The first movie of the festival was the Swedish movie ‘Triangle of Sadness’ by Ruben Östlund. Triangle of Sadness, a movie about the upheaval of social hierarchies and how changes in circumstances changes the power dynamics of society. The film truly set a high bar with its sharp social commentary and engaging narrative. Photo Credit: Embassy of Denmark in Thailand Previous Next

To keep you updated with Thailand's economy, a summary of the World Bank's Thailand Monthly Economic Monitor, May 2023 has been prepared for you. < Back World Bank: Thailand Monthly Economic Monitor 31 May 2023 World Bank: Thailand Monthly Economic Monitor summary The economy is moderately expanding as consumption grows with support from the recovering tourism and labour market. In contrast, manufacturing production and exported goods were in decline due to the decline in external demand. Tourism has picked up from the previous months with a higher number of Chinese visitors and tour groups. There is also an increase in visitors from India, ASEAN, and Europe. Exported goods in March 2023 had the lowest rate compared to the other months of the year, but Thailand is still performing reasonably well compared to the neighbouring countries in Asia. Inflation rate decreases due to wide-range price reductions with lower core and raw food inflation. On the other hand, the energy price inflation increases. As a result of the decline in global oil prices, the government imposes caps on energy prices to alleviate inflation. Fiscal deficit decreases but as the government introduces the cost-of-living support measure, the deficit will remain high. Measures such as electricity price caps would require government subsidies from the central budget. The government also impose a tax cut on diesel to help with the increasing oil price. The government suggested four measures for tax reform: 1) reviewing tax structure; 2) adjusting the system with digital economy; 3) tax reduction for the environmentally friendly activities, and 4) fairer tax approach. These goals will accelerate fiscal consolidation under the medium-term budgetary plan. Thai Baht appreciates in line with the Nominal Effective Exchange Rate as a result of the rise in account surplus. The causes of the surplus were reduction in oil imports and an increase in tourism in the past months. Read the full report at: https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/099342405152332497/pdf/IDU05514ae50030b40460e0876c0ab303ab2f8e0.pdf Previous Next

Yesterday, 20 November 2024, the SweCham team had the pleasure of visiting the Overgaard Asia office in Thailand. < Back [SweCham Updates] SweCham Team is excited to visit our member, Overgaard Asia office in Thailand! 20 Nov 2024 Yesterday, 20 November 2024, the SweCham team had the pleasure of visiting the Overgaard Asia office in Thailand. We had a fantastic discussion with Khun Henrick Strandberg and Khun Gawn, where they shared insights into Overgaard Asia's ongoing projects and future plans in Thailand. It was truly inspiring to learn about their commitment to innovation and their positive impact on the Thai market. We look forward to celebrating the holiday season with Overgaard Asia at the upcoming SweCham Christmas Luncheon. This event will provide an excellent opportunity to further strengthen our relationship and explore potential collaborations in this upcoming 2025. Let’s meet with Overgaard and our members, please register by this Sunday 24 November 2024 for early bird rate! https://www.eventcreate.com/e/swechamchristmasluncheon2024 Previous Next

SweCham President Mr. Peter Björk participated in a two-day workshop organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on development cooperation: strategic planning and programming. < Back SweCham President participated in the Workshop on Development Cooperation: Strategic Planning and Programming 1 Nov 2023 On 30 and 31 October, SweCham President Mr. Peter Björk participated in a two-day workshop organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on development cooperation: strategic planning and programming. The workshop was hosted by Khun Ureerat Chareontoh, Director General of Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) and facilitated by Dr. Rolf Schwarz, Senior Outreach Specialist from OECD. Several national and international cooperation partners and Thai ministries participated, including representatives from SIDA, US Aid, JICA, and AFD. Previous Next

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

During the visit, we discussed our collaborative efforts to address sustainability issues. < Back SweCham Team visited Hitachi Energy Thailand to discuss collaborations on Sustainability issues 18 Jul 2024 On 16 July, our Executive Director Dr. Pojanath Bhatanacharoen and Administrative Officer Khun Anantaya Kwanmuang had the pleasure of visiting our member, Hitachi Energy Thailand, at their new office in Park Silom Tower. The SweCham Team was warmly welcomed by Dr. Worawut Waruttamapornsu , Country Managing Director, Khun Kirasa Piraromthana , Country Communications Manager, and Khun Siriwan Eiampikul, Executive Assistant to the Country Managing Director. During the visit, we discussed our collaborative efforts to address sustainability issues. Topics of discussion included the participation in the Sweden Pavilion at the upcoming SX Sustainability Expo 2024 in the autumn. Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader committed to advancing a sustainable energy future for all. They serve customers in the utility, industry, and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. By partnering with customers and stakeholders, Hitachi Energy pioneers technologies and drives the digital transformation needed to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We would like to express our sincere thanks for the warm hospitality and look forward to closely collaborating towards sustainable development! Previous Next