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Dr Klas Håkan Alm from University of Borås visited SweCham at our office < Back The University of Borås visited SweCham Office! 28 May 2023 Big warm thanks to Dr. Klas Håkan Alm from University of Borås for visiting us at the SweCham office. Your visit was greatly appreciated, and we are very thankful for the opportunity to further strengthen the collaboration between Thailand and Sweden, especially in the academic sector This visit offered us a chance to discuss our upcoming collaboration in Swedish Education and Career Days 2023, an expo for students keen to discover more about studying in Sweden. We are delighted to engage in fruitful discussions and genuinely value the opportunity to exchange ideas and learn from your unique insights. SweCham looks forward to continuing to foster this partnership and support academic institutions in both countries. If you are interested to learn more about study opportunities in Sweden, please stay tuned for more details about the upcoming OCSC International Education Expo 2023! Previous Next

🇸🇪 Happy Sweden's National Day! 🇸🇪  Celebrate Sweden's groundbreaking innovations with SweCham's Bangkok Post Supplement! < Back Celebrate Sweden's groundbreaking innovations with SweCham's Bangkok Post Supplement! 6 Jun 2024 🇸🇪 Happy Sweden's National Day! 🇸🇪 Celebrate Sweden's groundbreaking innovations with SweCham's Bangkok Post Supplement! Today, as we celebrate Sweden's vibrant culture, rich history, and inspiring traditions, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our Bangkok Post Supplement on this momentous day! Dive into our new edition, themed ‘Sweden, the home of groundbreaking innovations.’ This edition celebrates Sweden's remarkable contributions to the world from the propeller to Spotify. Enjoy exclusive interviews and insightful articles, highlighting Swedish innovations that have shaped global development. This year's edition features 📰 An exclusive interview with Sweden's Minister for Foreign Trade 📰 A captivating ‘Did You Know?’ article highlighting lesser-known Swedish innovations 📰 Insights from leading Swedish companies and SweCham's friends A special thanks to our Content Sponsors: ABB , Amrapur Tailors , Electrolux , Ericsson , Hitachi Energy , Project Performance , SAAB , Scania , and Tetra Pak . Your invaluable support is greatly appreciated! Join us in celebrating Sweden's National Day and explore the Bangkok Post Supplement today! To our Swedish friends, may your day be filled with pride, unity, and joy. Let's celebrate together! The printed supplement is a part of today’s daily Bangkok Post newspaper, so grab your copy today! If you cannot find the printed version, read our special edition online here: www.bangkokpost.com/sp/thai-swedish-2024/ Previous Next

On 25 April, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok hosted a meeting with distributors and importers of Swedish products, together with Team Sweden representatives from Business Sweden and SweCham.  < Back Expanding our Network: Fika with Distributors and Importers of Swedish Products in Thailand 13 May 2024 On 25 April, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok hosted a meeting with distributors and importers of Swedish products, together with Team Sweden representatives from Business Sweden and SweCham. The meeting aimed to offer opportunities for these businesses to share their challenges while further expanding the network of the Thailand-Sweden business community. At the meeting, the Ambassador of Sweden to Thailand, H.E. Anna Hammargren, provided some key facts on the broad relationship between Sweden and Thailand. Around 100 Swedish companies currently operate in Thailand, some with a long history in the country. In addition, the Embassy is stepping up efforts to develop trade and investments aligned with a new Swedish Government strategy on foreign trade, strengthening Sweden's position as a partner for green and digital transition. On this occasion, the SweCham Team, presented by Dr. Pojanath Bhatanacharoen (Executive Director) and Khun Thittiya Sommana (Events and Marketing Officer), along with the Business Sweden Team, presented by Khun Kacper Pierzynowski (Country Manager) and Khun Patcharee Yodpratum (Consultant, Thailand incl. Myanmar, Cambodia & Lao PDR), participated in the meeting. Our goals were to introduce our organisations to all the participants and understand the barriers and concerns that distributors and importers may have. Moreover, Dr. Pojanath also shared SweCham's advocacy work, offering insights into how SweCham could support Swedish-related companies in Thailand. This support ranges from providing business opportunities through various networking activities to working closely with other trade associations and organisations, serving as a voice for our members' interests. Finally, it was our pleasure to be part of this meeting to understand the needs of Swedish companies in Thailand. This knowledge will be used to develop future projects and events that empower the growing Swedish business community. Previous Next

[Member Promo] PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) is a treatment aimed at alleviating pain from injuries or chronic inflammation related to osteoarthritis, tendons, muscles, bones, and soft tissues.  < Back Discover PRP – A Non-Surgical Approach to Reducing Pain from Osteoarthritis with BNH Hospital 25 Jun 2024 PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) is a treatment aimed at alleviating pain from injuries or chronic inflammation related to osteoarthritis, tendons, muscles, bones, and soft tissues. It involves injecting concentrated platelets from the patient’s own blood back into the injured area, providing an alternative to surgery. Suitable for individuals with injuries or inflammation in nerve or muscle tissues and chronic conditions like osteoarthritis that have not responded to other treatments. 1️⃣ Collect blood 2️⃣ Separate platelets 3️⃣ Extract plasma 4️⃣ Inject PRP Prices for PRP Knee Injection 💉 1 injection: 25,000 baht 💉 3 injections: 70,000 baht For more information, please contact us at: 📧 Email: [email protected] ☎️ Phone No.: 02-022-0700 Ext. 1813 Learn more about BNH Hospital at www.bnhhospital.com 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

Yesterday, Monday 18 November 2024, the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham), in collaboration with the Embassy of Sweden and Business Sweden, proudly supported our members in a panel discussion at the final installment of 𝐏𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.  < Back SweCham Members and Team Sweden Lead the Way in Energy Innovation 18 Nov 2024 Yesterday, Monday 18 November 2024, the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham), in collaboration with the Embassy of Sweden and Business Sweden, proudly supported our members in a panel discussion at the final installment of 𝐏𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. As a leading nation and an active participant in the global sustainable transition, we were honoured to hear the insightful presentations and engaging discussions from our esteemed members: Ericsson, Camfil, Hitachi Energy, and Midsummer. Their expertise in connectivity, clean air solutions, efficient energy systems, and solar innovations contributed significantly to the discourse on a sustainable future. "𝐏𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒" is a Swedish government initiative dedicated to strengthening Thailand's sustainable future by focusing on critical areas of development. This event serves as a platform for diverse stakeholders to converge, exchange knowledge, and collaborate towards a greener, more sustainable future. Our collective aim is to promote a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to power generation, distribution, and consumption. 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 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦, 𝐰𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐧, 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧, 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝟒-𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩. < Back Farewell to our outgoing media intern, Garn 15 Dec 2024 𝐎𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦, 𝐰𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐧, 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧, 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝟒-𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩. Nichagarn's dedication and talent have significantly enriched both our team and the Chamber. Her specialisation in social media and marketing has flourished throughout her time with us, and we've witnessed her confidence grow exponentially, beginning with her impressive debut at the SweCham Business Connect 2024. We cherish the memories of her contributions to key events, including the SwissThai X SweCham Young Professionals, Sustainability Expo 2024, OCSC International Education Expo 2024, Study in Sweden at NISTInternational School, the Alumni Networking Event, the 35th Anniversary SweCham Gala Dinner, and most recently, the SweCham Christmas Luncheon. These experiences have undoubtedly equipped her with valuable skills and prepared her for a confident entry into the professional world. Time truly flies! Garn, you have become an integral part of our team, and that will never change. We wholeheartedly support you in your next chapter and wish you every success in your future endeavors. Previous Next

Johan has made significant contributions to the SweCham Team and Chamber throughout his internship.  He has been actively involved in various SweCham and Team Sweden events, consistently providing valuable support and insight. < Back Bidding farewell to our outgoing intern, Johan Lindeson, the Ingvar Krook Scholar who has been with us for almost a year 7 Jun 2024 Johan has made significant contributions to the SweCham Team and Chamber throughout his internship. He has been actively involved in various SweCham and Team Sweden events, consistently providing valuable support and insight. His participation in the Business Climate Survey was instrumental in supporting Business Sweden in Thailand, showcasing his analytical skills. Johan's efforts were particularly notable in our Swedish cultural events, including the Christmas celebrations last year and the upcoming Midsummer Lunch, where his dedication shone through. Additionally, Johan has also been a vital part of our social media and weekly updates, ensuring that our members and friends stay updated with the latest activities and business trends in Thailand through regular updates and engaging content. His work at the Sweden Pavilion during the Sustainability Expo 2023 and the Swedish Education and Career Days at the OCSC fair 2023 was commendable, where he introduced and promoted Swedish culture to the Thai participants. SweCham greatly appreciated having Johan with us during the past year. It was a pleasure seeing him grow and gain new skills and experiences. We wish him the best of luck in his future career! Previous Next

SweCham President, Mr Peter Björk, attended the ‘JFCCT SME Committee Seminar / Workshop Series and Get Together’. < Back SweCham President Joined the JFCCT SME Committee Seminar 18 Jan 2023 On 11 January, Mr Peter Björk, the SweCham President, attended the ‘JFCCT SME Committee Seminar / Workshop Series and Get Together’ organised by the JFCCT SME Committee in collaboration with the Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber of Commerce at The Regus – Bangkok, 66 Tower. On this occasion, Ms Sukawan Ruksomboonde, Legal Officer, Professional Level, Bureau of Legal Affairs, the Revenue Department, and Ms Saowalak Boonaiem, Tax Economist, Thailand Revenue Department, were the keynote speakers at the event. In addition, interesting information on the topic of ‘Tax Issues for SMEs’ was shared with everyone. With the aim to provide an update on the implementation improvements policy for the Foreign and Thai SMEs, various participants gained valuable information and felt engaged during the discussion and Q&A session. The SweCham would like to thank the JFCCT for organising this informative event for everyone, and we look forward to joining other great events organised by JFCCT in the near future! Photo credit: Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page 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

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