SweCham hosted a successful Nordic Partnership Luncheon, bringing together representatives from the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce, Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce - TFCC, and Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce. < Back Strengthening Nordic Presence in Thailand at the Nordic Partnership Luncheon! 12 Dec 2024 SweCham hosted a successful Nordic Partnership Luncheon, bringing together representatives from the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce, Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce - TFCC, and Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce. This joint initiative aims to strengthen collaboration and create a stronger ecosystem for Nordic businesses operating in the Kingdom. By uniting efforts and sharing insights, the Nordic Partnership initiatives aim to create a stronger, more vibrant ecosystem for Nordic businesses operating in Thailand. This partnership will not only benefit individual companies but also contribute to a deeper understanding of the Thai market and foster long-lasting relationships between the Nordic countries and Thailand. We extend our sincere gratitude to our SweCham Hotel Partner, Oriental Residence Bangkok, for providing the lovely venue for this event. By uniting efforts and sharing insights, the joint chambers will contribute to a deeper understanding of the Thai market and foster long-lasting relationships between the Nordic countries and Thailand. Previous Next

On 8 August 2024, we had the pleasure of welcoming Khun Anders Lundquist, the esteemed founder of SweCham, to our new office. < Back SweCham Founder Khun Anders Lundquist Visits the New Office! 13 Aug 2024 On 8 August 2024, we had the pleasure of welcoming Khun Anders Lundquist, the esteemed founder of SweCham, to our new office. The visit provided us with an opportunity to delve into the rich history of SweCham and celebrate the contributions that Khun Anders has made since its inception. During his visit, Khun Anders engaged in a meaningful discussion as we explored our archival records, revisiting the early days of SweCham and the vision that guided its establishment. His reflections on the journey from those initial steps to the present day offered valuable insights and a renewed appreciation for the organisation's enduring legacy. As we continue to grow and adapt to new challenges, Khun Anders Lundquist’s visit serves as a poignant reminder of the foundational principles that have guided SweCham since 1989. We appreciate our SweCham board members and the supportive environment that fosters unity and collaboration. Previous Next

We were delighted to host Khun Kongkiti Liwcharoenchai from Zupports at SweCham! < Back A Warm Visit from Supporters to SweCham Office 23 Jul 2025 We were delighted to host Khun Kongkiti Liwcharoencha i from Zupports at SweCham! A big thank you for visiting and sharing valuable insights into Zupporters' innovative freight system. We're always looking for ways to add value to Thailand's business landscape by bringing together innovative companies like Zupporter. Looking forward to exploring fruitful collaborations together! Previous Next

Join us at KIS International School for our Summer Camp from 19 June to 7 July 2023. < Back Summer fun awaits at KIS Summer Camp 2023! 24 May 2023 Wide range of activities awaits children between ages 3 to 13 years where all the activities will be held by experienced educators and staff. We can guarantee three weeks of lively and memorable moments for your kids to take part in. Do not hesitate to sign your child up for the most exciting Summer Camp of 2023! All camps are run from Monday through Friday for 3 weeks. Camps will include English Camp, Art Camp, and Basketball Camp, Surf Skate Camp, Swim Camp, and Badminton Camp, etc. Our camp days are filled with various activities based on each camp’s theme. These activities are designed to be fun and exciting while developing the children’s knowledge and social skills. Summer Camp Details Date: 19 June to 7 July 2023 Ages: 3 to 13 years Location: KIS International School, Bangkok Register now to secure your child’s spot at : hello.kis.ac.th/summercamp23 For further questions, please contact: [email protected] See you this summer! Previous Next

Hitachi Energy has announced that Andreas Schierenbeck will become the new CEO on 1 July 2024, succeeding Claudio Facchin, who is stepping down at the end of June 2024. < Back Hitachi Energy to Appoint Andreas Schierenbeck as new CEO, Claudio Facchin to step down 11 Mar 2024 Hitachi Energy has announced that Andreas Schierenbeck will become the new CEO on 1 July 2024, succeeding Claudio Facchin, who is stepping down at the end of June 2024. Schierenbeck, who previously held leadership roles at HH2E, Uniper, Thyssenkrupp Elevator, and Siemens, brings extensive experience in driving transformation and decarbonization strategies. This leadership change is part of a planned transition, with Hitachi Energy looking to continue its growth and innovation in the energy sector under Schierenbeck's leadership... Read the full article here: https://www.hitachienergy.com/news/press-releases/2024/03/hitachi-energy-to-appoint-andreas-schierenbeck-as-new-chief-executive-officer-claudio-facchin-to-step-down-on-june-30-2024 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

We extend our warm farewell to Martin Eriksson, who has completed his internship with us as Media, Communications & HR Intern. < Back Farewell to Our Media, Communications & HR Intern, Martin Eriksson 3 Nov 2025 We extend our warm farewell to Martin Eriksson , who has completed his internship with us as Media, Communications & HR Intern. Martin quickly became a valued part of the SweCham team. With his positive energy, thoughtful approach to work, and natural ability to connect with people, he contributed not only to our communications and events, but also to the welcoming atmosphere within our office and community. His sense of humor and openness helped bring colleagues, members, and partners together in an effortless and genuine way. Throughout his time here, Martin supported key activities with dedication and reliability, always ready to take on new challenges and learn from each experience. His work and presence have made a meaningful impression on the team. We are grateful for his contributions and the spirit of collaboration he brought with him. We are confident that he will continue to excel in his future endeavors and carry forward the warm, engaging communication style that has become his signature. Thank you, Martin — we wish you every success in your next chapter, and we hope to see you again soon. Previous Next

We extend our sincere gratitude to SKF for the exquisite orchid arrangement that graces our new office. It was a pleasure welcoming you to our new home today. < Back SweCham team are thrilled to welcome SKF to our new home! 🏢🤝 21 Aug 2024 We extend our sincere gratitude to SKF for the exquisite orchid arrangement that graces our new office. It was a pleasure welcoming you to our new home today. . Focusing on strategies to elevate SKF’s profile and expand our collaborative efforts in the upcoming quarters and into 2025, our discussions with Khun Tawiwat Reongpunyaroj- Managing Director, Sub-region CLMVT-, Khun Yuttakarn Boriboon- Sale Director-, Khun Chaiya Cheybumrung- Strategy and Marketing Director-, and Khun Rachaya Chatamornrat- Business Development Manager- were also fruitful. We are particularly impressed by the company’s dedication to sustainability and look forward to exploring potential avenues for partnership in this critical area. . Again, SweCham was delighted to host SKF at our new office today, and our sincere thanks for the beautiful orchids, which add a lovely touch to our new home. We look forward to fostering a strong partnership and exploring opportunities for further collaboration. Previous Next

SweCham was delighted to welcome representatives from Phyathai for a New Year visit and a productive catch-up discussion focused on collaboration opportunities for the year ahead. < Back SweCham and Phyathai: New Year, New Plans for Collaboration 16 Jan 2026 SweCham was delighted to welcome representatives from Phyathai for a New Year visit and a productive catch-up discussion focused on collaboration opportunities for the year ahead. The meeting provided a valuable opportunity to reflect on the strong and constructive partnership built over the past year, with the Phyathai team expressing their appreciation for the close collaboration with SweCham and extending their warm New Year greetings. SweCham sincerely thanks Phyathai for the visit as well as for the thoughtful New Year gift of BREA products, which was greatly appreciated. During the meeting, both teams exchanged ideas on potential areas of cooperation and discussed opportunities to collaborate on several events planned for the year. The Phyathai team also shared their initial plans to further strengthen their engagement with SweCham and expressed their willingness to support SweCham initiatives and activities where possible. The discussion highlighted a shared commitment to building a stronger and more dynamic partnership through meaningful and sustained engagement throughout the year. SweCham looks forward to continuing to work closely with Phyathai to turn these ideas into action and to create mutually beneficial outcomes in the months ahead Previous Next

Big thanks to Saab for your warm welcome on the SweCham Member visit! < Back SweCham Member Visited Saab! 18 Apr 2023 This month, the SweCham team visited our Member, Saab, at their office. Many thanks to Khun Fredrik Lindblom , Head of Saab Thailand and Governor of SweCham, for his warm welcome! During our visit, we gained more insights into the partnership between Saab and the Thai industry. As Saab has been active in Thailand since the mid-1980s, the company has transferred important advanced technology and know-how to the locals. Moreover, Saab’s world-leading position in civil air traffic management is reflected in Thailand where their solutions are in operation at Thailand’s largest airports. The SweCham team was very grateful for the valuable information we gained during this visit. Furthermore, our visit led us to discuss Thailand’s economy and how we could support Saab. We also shared information about the SweCham activities and projects, such as our advocacy work, events, members’ projects, etc. Additionally, we discussed the opportunities to work together on future projects. The SweCham team looks forward to developing new opportunities and collaborations with Saab in the future! To discover more about Saab, please visit: www.saab.com Previous Next

True Digital Academy In Association With Thammasat University Offers ‘Business Data Analytics’ Course < Back True Digital Academy in Association With TU 13 Feb 2023 In February 2023, the collaboration between True Digital Group, led by Chairman Khun Natwut Amornvivat, and Thammasat University led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Surat Teerakapibal aims to inspire the new generation to use data for practical benefits. By offering the ‘TU x TDA Co-Certificate Program in Business Data Analytics’ course and the ‘Analytics Star Data Hackathon’ competition. The top 3 winners were awarded with the comprehensive digital skills training program from Digital Academy worth 200,000 baht. This is to enhance and expand one’s digital abilities to align with the requirements of the workforce in the 4.0 era. Photo credits: True Digital Source: https://www.truedigital.com/post/ทรู-ดิจิทัล-อคาเดมี-ผนึก-ม-ธรรมศาสตร์จัดกิจกรรมคิกออฟหลักสูตร-business-data-analytics Previous Next

The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) organised the TCEB Strategic Direction 2024 event, titled ‘Driving Thailand Forward as High-Value Added MICE’, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok. < Back TCEB Strategic Direction 2024: Event Recap 25 Oct 2023 On 24 October, the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) organised the TCEB Strategic Direction 2024 event, titled ‘Driving Thailand Forward as High-Value Added MICE’, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok. SweCham President Peter Björk participated alongside other JFCCT representatives. In addition to TCEB executives and staff, many organisations in the MICE industry were present, including PATA, TICA, THA, and several airlines. During the event, TCEB executives presented new trends in the MICE industry and discussed how Thailand can reposition itself to compete globally in an ever-changing world, building upon Thailand's existing competitive advantages. The discussion highlighted that Generation Z business travellers will significantly influence the industry, driving new trends and expectations. They will opt for shorter and more frequent trips with a focus on value and results. Technological advancements, including AI, will be utilised to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, making innovation a key factor. MICE events are increasingly viewed as essential business events, empowering employees to fully understand their organisation's vision, values, and culture, shaping a positive perception of the organisation among customers. Regional targets will become more important than global scale, and sustainability practices will be essential. Additionally, TCEB presented a comprehensive survey on factors that matter when choosing destinations, including safety, value for money, readiness of facilities, and local community support. Thailand leads in categories such as value for money, the country's brand image, and readiness of accommodation. However, there is a need to catch up in areas such as technology advancement, high-value destination offerings, and sustainability. The event also discussed transforming Thailand for the future, utilising the country's flagship industries such as food security, creative soft power, health tech innovations, and urban quality of life (QOL) and mobility. Exciting times lie ahead as Thailand navigates these transformative strategies. To watch a recorded video, please visit https://lnkd.in/gHrV5nbp Youtube: https://lnkd.in/gcs29eCv More details of MICE at https://lnkd.in/fYTU6mv Previous Next