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Ericsson plans to use their technology to drive Thailand towards 5G leadership. < Back Ericsson committed to driving Thailand’s 5G leadership and Industry 4.0 Vision 21 Jun 2023 According to Igor Maurell, Head of Ericsson Thailand, ‘Thailand is one of the countries at the forefront of 5G technology.’ Data consumption in Thailand has been increasing in the past few years and it is predicted to increase in the coming years as well. Many Thai customers are ready for 5G network and Ericsson’s technology will be able to deliver a quality and secure network that Thai Communications Service Providers (CSPs) can provide to their customers. Ericsson can also modernise their technology to be more energy saving which will be good for the CSPs and the country. Ericsson is currently collaborating with multiple partners to develop 5G technology. The company is collaborating with the Thai government to develop 5G eco-system in the country and with the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) to develop Thailand’s version of Silicon Valley. Additionally, they are also collaborating with Intel. Together, the two companies will use cases combined with their expertise to demonstrate how Thailand’s CSPs can be improved. Igor stated that the company will remain supportive of Thailand’s attempt to develop 5G and is ‘fully commit to enabling the country’s industry 4.0 vision.’ Read the full article at https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/pr/2592524/ericsson-committed-to-driving-thailands-5g-leadership-and-industry-4-0-vision Photo credit: Bangkok Post To explore other news and activities from the SweCham and our members, please visit: www.swecham.com Previous Next

SweCham is thrilled to extend a warm welcome to our newest Gold partner and Premium member, Fogmaker Southeast Asia! < Back A warm welcome to SweCham Gold partner and Premium Member, Fogmaker Southeast Asia! 21 Mar 2025 Fogmaker manufactures fire suppression systems with water-based mist under high pressure for vehicles and machines. The company has a global network of qualified installers and is used in more than 300,000 vehicles in 70 countries around the world. 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. 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. A very warm welcome to Fogmaker representatives, Mr. Fredrik Rönnqvist (Manager Fogmaker Southeast Asia). SweCham is delighted to welcome Fogmaker Southeast Asia to our community, and look forward to a fruitful collaboration with Fogmaker, working together to build a safer community in Thailand and beyond To learn more, please visit their website: https://fogmaker.com/ Interested in joining the Thai-Swedish business community and connecting to the SweCham network? Please contact us at director@swecham.com Previous Next

The Hotel Rembrandt has recently undergone some new developments. < Back Exciting News From our Long Standing Member, the Rembrandt Hotel! 26 Apr 2023 The Hotel Rembrandt on Sukhumvit Soi 18 has been a popular hotel for almost 30 years, especially among Scandinavians, and it has recently undergone some exciting new developments! The popular ballroom has been expanded to seat almost 200 guests and has been a long-time favourite for weddings, birthday parties and other celebrations. Additionally, some of the suites have been transformed into meeting rooms with a terrace that provides a stunning view of the Bangkok skyline. Rembrandt Hotel offers a great venue for a variety of activities with a wide range of food options all under one roof, they even offer traditional Swedish Pea soup evenings! The hotel has hosted many events, including those for the International Women’s Club, Swedish Women Educational Association, Chambers of Commerce and Hope Fair. The Hotel Rembrandt now invites everyone to come join them in celebrating their 30th anniversary on 30 June 2023! To read interviews with Rembrandt chefs and team, please go to https://scandasia.com/time-flies-but-hotel-rembrandt-bangkok-persists-but-in-a-new-guise/ . Previous Next

BNH Hospital is currently offering all women the opportunity to undergo breast cancer screening (Digital Mammography and Ultrasound) at a special price of 2,900 THB. < Back Special Breast Cancer Screening Promotion at BNH Hospital [Member Promotion] 25 Sept 2024 BNH Hospital is currently offering all women the opportunity to undergo breast cancer screening (Digital Mammography and Ultrasound) at a special price of 2,900 THB . 🩷 Special @BNH ONLY: Get a discounted package for a Transvaginal Ultrasound at the special price of 2,590 THB (regular price 5,450 THB) (1 package per person) 🩷 Available from NOW to 31 October 2024 🩷 Services valid until 15 November 2024 🎀 Purchase the package at: https://bit.ly/4gEEMDB or else, kindly contact BNH Women's Health Centre, 4th Floor, Zone A. *Price includes doctor fees and hospital service charges . To learn more about BNH Hospital, visit https://www.bnhhospital.com/ Previous Next

We are thrilled to welcome Virtual Manufacturing to our community! < Back SweCham is thrilled to welcome our new corporate member, Virtual Manufacturing! 31 Jan 2025 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. A very warm welcome to Virtual Manufacturing (Thailand) representative, Mr. Pontus Lars Rosengren (Chief Executive Officer). We look forward to a fruitful partnership, aligning our organisations to promote sustainable and efficient manufacturing practices within the Thai-Swedish business community. To learn more, please visit their website: https://en.virtual.se/ Interested in joining the Thai-Swedish business community and connecting to the SweCham network? Please contact us at director@swecham.com Previous Next

Volvo Car Thailand has introduced prototype solar carport charging stations at a number of dealerships in the country for Volvo customers to use free of charge. < Back Volvo Unveils Solar Carport Charging Stations 27 Jan 2023 Volvo Car Thailand has introduced prototype solar carport charging stations at a number of dealerships in the country for Volvo customers to use free of charge. With the increase of electric vehicles in Thailand, Volvo wants to meet the future demands for energy by using renewable sources like solar power. Managing director Chris Wailes said ‘at the beginning of the year, Volvo made a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 50% within three years, which includes the co-operation of our partners. We have installed prototype solar charging stations at all four Volvo dealerships, which can reduce electricity bills by up to 106,000 baht per year and reduce carbon emissions by over 11,500 kg per year in each dealership as well.’ Volvo has pledged to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions with more than 50% by 2026. They expect that electricity produced by renewable energy, like solar energy, will not only help the environment but also and bring down the cost of electricity. Photo credit: Bangkok Post PCL Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/auto/news/2478204/volvo-unveils-solar-carport-charging-stations Previous Next

50 Best spotlights venues from more destinations than ever before, with the additions of new restaurants, bars and hotels on the 50 Best Discovery platform  < Back [Member Update] Kimpton Mac-Lai Bangkok in Thailand Makes its Debut on 50 Best Discovery, an In-depth Collection of City Guides! 2 Mar 2025 28 February 2025 – Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok has made its debut in the in-depth collection of city guides, 50 Best Discovery. Following the addition of more than 500 new venues to the platform in February 2025, more than a hundred cities and towns are represented on 50 Best Discovery for the first time, spotlighting even more dining, drinking and travel destinations around the world. The new additions feature more than 240 restaurants, 100 bars and 170 hotels. With this latest refresh, 50 Best Discovery now features 3,700+ hospitality establishments worldwide, showcasing the diversity and excellence of the hospitality industry. Each venue, including Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, is selected after receiving a certain number of votes from the expert voting Academies that create 50 Best’s world-leading global and regional lists. Situated in a city of contrasts, Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok is in the centre of all the social happenings 24/7. Bangkok is a place where stately ancient temples stand not far from gleaming skyscrapers. Its captivating juxtapositions are what makes it one of the top destinations for global travellers. Surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant modernity, the urban retreat rests on the leafy-green Langsuan Road by Lumphini Park. Charming and charismatic, Kimpton infuses Bangkok city’s energy and creativity into its design and guest experience. "Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok is honoured to be recognized on the prestigious 50 Best Discovery platform. This accolade reaffirms our commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality, bold design, and immersive experiences that resonate with modern travellers. We remain dedicated to redefining luxury with heartfelt and ridiculously personalised service and inspiring spaces in the heart of Bangkok." – Patrick Both, General Manager Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok Hotel, Regional General Manager IHG Luxury & Lifestyle, Thailand A highly curated guide, 50 Best Discovery is the ultimate reference tool for discerning travellers, diners and cocktail-lovers. A combination of more than 3,000 Academy members — who are experts in their local restaurant, bar and hotel scenes — vote for the venues that feature on the platform. This means those following 50 Best Discovery are being guided by the world’s foremost restaurant, bar and travel connoisseurs. 50 Best Discovery operates as an extension of the annual 50 Best rankings of restaurants, bars, and hotels, though is not itself a ranking. 50 Best is ultimately responsible for the curation of the database. Restaurants, bars and hotels cannot apply to be part of 50 Best Discovery. For more information on 50 Best Discovery, please visit the website here: www.theworlds50best.com/discovery Read more about selection criteria here: www.theworlds50best.com/discovery/about.html Previous Next

Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok presents a Valentine’s Day fine dining event to celebrate the romance of this timeless holiday of the heart with exquisite cuisine, legacy Rembrandt charm and breathtaking skyline vistas.  < Back A Most Romantic Repast: Valentine's Dinner on the Top of Rembrandt 4 Feb 2025 Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok presents a Valentine’s Day fine dining event to celebrate the romance of this timeless holiday of the heart with exquisite cuisine, legacy Rembrandt charm and breathtaking skyline vistas. Limited seating for intimate al fresco ambience Take in the enchanting sky-view cityscape from your table under the stars and let the chic serenity of our 23rd-floor terrace venue carry you away on a nighttime journey of culinary excellence and Cupid-inspired bliss. Executive Chef Adil Mabchour’s personally curated 6-course tasting menu is a triumph of gastronomic arts, prepared before your eyes Gastro-tainment style in our glistening show kitchen. Lucky Draw! Get a chance to win 1-night hotel stay for 2 Highlights: Lobster and Alaskan King Crab Bisque Fennel-Flavored Canadian Lobster, Antonuis Caviar Tarragon Butter, Heirloom Tomato Fondue Crab Croquettes and Lime Foam Beef Tournedos Australian Grain-Fed Black Angus, Fois Gras & Beef Cheek Croquette, Truffle Potato, Parmesan and Beef Demi-glace Pan Seared Snow Fish Sautéed Baby Spinach, Warm Wilted Winter Vegetables, Dill Leaves, and Black Garlic with Saffron Beurre Blanc Truffle Cheese Strawberry Bomb Melted Truffle-Infused White Chocolate Cheesecake, Red Currant, Flourless Chocolate Bites with Cherry Blossom Sauce 6-Course Tasting menu Valentine’s Day Dinner ▪️Romantic Dinner: THB 3,990++/couple ▪️Premium Dinner with Sparkling Rosé: THB 5,990++/couple ▪️Luxurious Dinner with Rosé Champagne: THB 7,990++/couple Book early for your most romantic night of the year! Date: Friday, 14 February, 2025 Time: 18:30 till late Venue: 23rd floor For more details or any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to: Tel: 02 261 7100 Website: https://www.rembrandthotelbangkok.com Email: fb@rembrandthotels.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rembrandtbkk Previous Next

AstraZeneca Thailand has been awarded the Top Employer 2024 certification by the Top Employers Institute for the fourth consecutive year, acknowledging its commitment to providing an excellent workplace, employee well-being, and professional development. AstraZeneca is always ready to support employees in initiating new ideas and enhancing their knowledge and skills, which is one of the key foundations of their success .. < Back AstraZeneca Thailand has been certified as a Top Employer 2024 1 Mar 2024 AstraZeneca Thailand has been awarded the Top Employer 2024 certification by the Top Employers Institute for the fourth consecutive year, acknowledging its commitment to providing an excellent workplace, employee well-being, and professional development. AstraZeneca is always ready to support employees in initiating new ideas and enhancing their knowledge and skills, which is one of the key foundations of their success... Read the full article here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/astrazeneca_astrazenecathailand-topemployer2024-forabetterworldofwork-activity-7168445097074700288-PfiW?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Previous Next

The magical moment has arrived as the Christmas Tree lights up, casting a warm glow that fills the air with festive cheer at Oriental Residence Bangkok Hotel. < Back Dive into the enchanting holiday spirits at Oriental Residence Bangkok Hotel 15 Dec 2023 The magical moment has arrived as the Christmas Tree lights up, casting a warm glow that fills the air with festive cheer at Oriental Residence Bangkok Hotel. A heartfelt thank you to Khun Porntip Pibarnwong, General Manager, and Khun Arunsak Phankham, Cluster Director of Sales, for their gracious hospitality that made this occasion even more special. Enhancing the festive ambiance, the melodic notes of Christmas carols resonated in the air, graciously presented by the gifted children of the Paint Brush Foundation. Their delightful performance created unforgettable memories for everyone present. Thank you for inviting us to this special occasion to celebrate this joyous season of giving, warmth, and togetherness with you! Photo Credit: Agneta Bekassy De Bekas Previous Next

SweCham Executive Director, Khun Anna Olsson-Moore, had the pleasure of attending The Art of Belgian and Swiss Chocolate & Multi-Chambers Networking at SO/Bangkok. < Back A Sweet Evening at The Art of Belgian and Swiss Chocolate & Multi-Chambers Networking! 14 May 2025 SweCham Executive Director, Khun Anna Olsson-Moore, had the pleasure of attending The Art of Belgian and Swiss Chocolate & Multi-Chambers Networking at SO/Bangkok on Wednesday, 14 May 2025. It was a truly amazing evening! We were privileged to hear inspiring remarks from H.E. Mr. Pedro Zwahlen, Ambassador of Switzerland to Thailand, Cambodia, and Lao PDR, and Mr. Koenraad du Pont, First Secretary of the Embassy of Belgium. The highlight of the night was indulging in the rich traditions of Belgian and Swiss chocolate, courtesy of Duc de Praslin and Gallothai. We extend our sincere gratitude to Mr. Jean-Louis Graindorge for sharing the captivating history of chocolate and creating such a delightful tasting experience. As a co-branding chamber, SweCham was proud to support this remarkable achievement. Congratulations to the Swiss-Thai Chamber of Commerce and BeLuThai for such an outstanding collaboration! Previous Next

Our inaugural meeting of the year commenced with the first on-site Sustainability Business Forum 2025 event hosted at the Swiss Embassy < Back The inaugural meeting of the year starts with the first on-site Sustainability Forum 2025! 7 Jan 2025 Our inaugural meeting of the year commenced with the first on-site Sustainability Business Forum 2025 event hosted at the Swiss Embassy! SweCham, in collaboration with the Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC), NTCC - Netherlands-Thai Chamber of Commerce, and Swiss-Thai Chamber of Commerce - STCC convened to discuss the 8th edition of the Sustainability for Business Forum (SBF). This inaugural meeting marks the beginning of a year filled with dynamic discussions and groundbreaking collaborations. As the world navigates a period of significant transition, the need for innovative and sustainable solutions has never been more critical. We anticipate a series of engaging events and thought-provoking conversations that will bring together leading experts, industry leaders, and policymakers to address the most pressing challenges facing our planet. We extend our special thanks to the Swiss-Thai Chamber of Commerce (STCC) for their warm hospitality and for graciously opening their red doors to us. Stay tuned for this exciting opportunity to connect with sustainability-minded people and cultivate future growth together! Previous Next