A Warm Welcome Fika with Khun Nichakarn! < Back SweCham Team Fika! 2 Sept 2024 We were delighted to welcome our new intern, Khun Nichakarn (Garn), to the team with a traditional fika, a cherished Swedish tradition. This marked her first time experiencing this beloved tradition with us. Over cups of coffee and tea and the sweetness of chocolate balls, we embraced the spirit of fika, a time to pause and connect with each other. We were also honoured to have the President of SweCham, Khun Peter Björk, joining us for this celebration. It’s a great opportunity for all of us to connect, enjoy some treats, and get to know each other better. A special thanks to the President of SweCham for joining us today and helping to make Khun Nichakarn’s welcome truly special! #SweCham #TeamSweCham #TeamSweden #Intern Previous Next

In 2000, Tetra Pak (Thailand) played a pivotal role in establishing ASEAN’s first recycling plant dedicated to converting used UHT drink cartons into recyclable material. < Back Remembering Tetra Pak's Involvement in ASEAN's First UHT Carton Recycling Project 3 Oct 2024 ‘Tetra Pak supports unique recycling project’ from STEP Magazine Vol. 9/No. 4, August 2000 Tetra Pak (Thai), one of the world's leading suppliers of liquid food processing and packaging systems, is supporting the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to set up ASEAN's first recycling plant for converting used UHT drink cartons into a recyclable material. The project is Tetra Pak's tribute to His Majesty the King for his vital role in supporting the country's environmental initiatives. The project is expected to be operational by December 2000. "The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has provided a 2 rai plot of land in Soi On Nuch to house the plant, while Tetra Pak will provide machinery, training and other related technical support for staff. Krungthep Thanakom, a company belonging to the BMA will operate and manage the recycling plant," says Mr. Trond Indseth, Tetra Pak (Thai)'s Managing Director. Magic Eyes has also participated in the project by providing integrated promotional activities to generate awareness and public participation with a special emphasis on schools in Bangkok. The bulk of the raw material will come from used UHT cartons from the BMA's school milk project. Green Board, the material that is produced from the used cartons, can be used to produce sturdy furniture, partitions and gift products. This is the first recycling plant of this kind both in Thailand and ASEAN. The plant will use the same technology as similar recycling projects in Germany, Turkey, China, Pakistan arid Kenya. The recycling plant should enhance awareness of the recycling process and waste management techniques as well as environmental concern among the local population. In addition, the plant adds values to what was essentially garbage. "The recycling plant will help to significantly reduce the cost of collecting and treating household waste. The plant will also create job opportunities in the local community, so the BMA has approved the project and appointed its subsidiary Krungthep Thanakom to manage and operate the plant," says Mr. Somkuan Rawirath, Deputy Permanent Secretary of BMA. Krungthep Thanakom will be responsible for the construction of the plant to house the machinery, which is due to, arrive in October. As a BMA subsidiary, Krungthep Thanakom operates as a non-profit organization. The recycling project represents a climate of cooperation between the private and public sectors for the betterment of environment and improved quality of life, added Krungthep Thanakom Chairman Luen Krisanakri. Promotional activities to build awareness will be handled by Magic Eyes. Senator Khunying Chodchoi Sophonpanich said that a series of activities in schools in Bangkok will begin in September, which will include mini dramas, seminars, newsletters and jingles. Previous Next

Check your health at every stage, prevent and reduce the risk of serious diseases, take care of yourself and your loved ones.  < Back BNH GiftAway 2024 is now ready to deliver “Quality to Value” through Complete Care with health check-up packages tailored to your needs 29 Nov 2024 Check your health at every stage, prevent and reduce the risk of serious diseases, take care of yourself and your loved ones. Must Do -  Recommended preventive health check-ups by age that should be screened for abnormalities that may be detected early without symptoms. Early detection will allow treatment to begin early, reduce the severity of the disease, and make treatment easier when the disease is in an advanced stage. Smart to Do -   Health check-ups packages to promote good health to be even better, meet your desired lifestyle, and focus for diseases that often come with lifestyle behaviors. Or appropriate testing for certain disease symptom groups. Dynamic to Do -   A list of preventive health screenings recommended for those who are concerned or suspect that they may have a disease, or even if they do not have symptoms, they can be screened for preventive care. Next Do - A recommended health screening for individuals with symptoms or those who suspect they may have a disease. Personalised long-term health check-up planning for the following year, conducted by a team of expert physicians from BNH Hospital. Click here for details: https://www.bnhhospital.com/bnh-giftaway-2024-health-library/ For an appointment or more information, kindly contact at [email protected] Previous Next

After living abroad for many years, including six years in Brazil and five years in Florida to name some destinations, Olof and Marie have now landed in Bangkok. < Back Swedish community welcomes Olof and Marie back to Bangkok 1 Jun 2023 After living abroad for many years, including six years in Brazil and five years in Florida to name some destinations, Olof and Marie have now landed in Bangkok. For over a decade, they have been serving the Swedish Church community all over the world. Olof and Marie are not only here for Thailand, but for the whole southeast Asia including Japan. They have returned here for many reasons and have many tasks to fulfil, including finding the Swedes and rebuilding the Swedish Church community after the pandemic. The geographical situation may also vary, and some places may be filled with interested individuals while some other places may not be. Olof and Marie will be here for three to four years and welcome everyone for a cheerful talk or just a meeting to talk about problems or any other topics. If you are interested in receiving news and messages from the Swedish Church, you can send an email to [email protected] . Read the full article at https://scandasia.com/olof-and-marie-back-in-bangkok/ Previous Next

The SweCham team is pleased to announce that the Board Members for the period 2024/25 were elected during the SweCham AGM 2024, held on Thursday, 21 March 2024, at the Rembrandt Hotel & Suites Bangkok. < Back Announcement of SweCham Board Members 2024/25 22 Mar 2024 The SweCham team is pleased to announce that the Board Members for the period 2024/25 were elected during the SweCham AGM 2024, held on Thursday, 21 March 2024, at the Rembrandt Hotel & Suites Bangkok. We are certain that the new SweCham Board for 2024/25 will bring a wealth of expertise and valuable contributions to SweCham as we continue to tackle future challenges and pursue our growth. We would also like to give a warm welcome to our new board members, Khun Anders Rian, Khun Kongkiat Teekamongkol, and Khun Malin Westin, who will be joining us as Governors. We would also like to welcome, Khun Anders Frummerin, who will be re-joining the board as an Advisor. Furthermore, the SweCham team would like to thank our outgoing board members, Khun Igor Maurell and Khun Stefan Szot for their great inputs while they were our governors on the SweCham Board. We wish them good luck with their future endeavours! On this occasion, please join us in welcoming the new SweCham Board 🔹Peter Björk (President), SIIS 🔹Jan Eriksson (Vice President), Spica, Husqvarna and M2M 🔹Lars Andersson (Vice President), Capaciton and Suranaree University of Technology 🔹Tomas Julin (Vice President), EQHO 🔹Daniel Lindgren (Treasurer), Rapid Asia 🔹Roy Andersson, Jönköping University 🔹Jeeranphawee Chanthanawin, Beauty Medical 🔹Cecilia Håkansson, Ikano 🔹Fredrik Lindblom, SAAB 🔹Benny Mattsson, Autoliv 🔹Luc Moulin, Scania 🔹Anders Rian, Ericsson 🔹Lars Svensson, Sasin School of Management 🔹Kongkiat Teekamongkol, Camfil 🔹Malin Westin, Fitness24Seven Advisors 🔹Björn Bergen, KTH Royal Institute of Technology 🔹Anders Frummerin, Frummerin Consulting 🔹Anders Lundquist, Pacific 2000 International Recruitment 🔹Christer Nilsson, Media Partners 🔹Anders Oltorp, Swedish Defence University 🔹Peter Temander, Formerly SAAB Observers 🔹Anna Jakenberg Brinck, Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok 🔹Kacper Pierzynowski, Business Sweden Thailand The full event recap and photos from the AGM will be available soon! Please stay tuned! To explore other news and activities from SweCham and our members, please visit www.swecham.com Previous Next

Exciting news from Siam Premium Outlet in Bangkok, Thailand, as FOREO forges a new following amongst Thailand skincare enthusiasts by opening its first standalone shop. < Back FOREO Flourishes at the Siam Premium Outlet with the First Standalone Shop 15 Sept 2023 Bangkok, 1 July 2023 - Exciting news from Siam Premium Outlet in Bangkok, Thailand, as FOREO forges a new following amongst Thailand skincare enthusiasts by opening its first standalone shop. Thailand fans now have one more place infused with a unique self-care philosophy where they can explore a deep fusion of the latest technologies, award-winning design, and knowledge of natural skin processes. Blurring the lines between beauty, innovation and tech, booth K07 offers a first-hand experience of FOREO's flagships. Understanding the “one size doesn't fit all” reality of individual needs, FOREO devices introduced a self-care revolution focused on only the best materials, radical adaptability, and dependable, long-lasting quality devices. From the creation of the world’s 1st and best-selling, iconic and original silicone sonic facial brush LUNA™ and a supercharged 2-min full facial with UFO™, to the non-invasive full facial microcurrent facelift with BEAR™ - FOREO keeps its promises of making you enjoy living in your skin. "Increasing our touchpoints has shown how impactful direct consumer engagement is, and we intend to further expand our presence across Thailand in the months to come" - says Sladan Mujdzic, General Manager of FOREO Thailand. To learn more about FOREO, please visit the FOREO Facebook page at www.facebook.com/foreoth/ or the website at www.foreo.com . Find out more about FOREO's first standalone shop at www.siampremiumoutlets.com/en Previous Next

Suranaree University of Technology (SUT) presented at THE Digital Universities Asia 2023 event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. < Back SUT Joins THE Digital Universities Asia 2023 by Times Higher Education 30 May 2023 On 9 May 2023, Dr. Sorachai Kamollimsakul, the Director of the Center for Educational Innovation and Technology at Suranaree University of Technology (SUT), represented the university at THE Digital Universities Asia 2023 event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The panel session titled ‘HyFlex education in VUCA world’ discussed the challenges of higher education in the face of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) in the world. Dr. Sorachai was one of the panellists, along with representatives from other universities. They discussed lessons learned from VUCA, the benefits of Hybrid Flexible (HyFlex) transformation in improving student learning, the integration of HyFlex approaches into institutional policy, and the risks and challenges associated with HyFlex education. Dr. Sorachai shared SUT’s experience in adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic by implementing HyFlex learning through their digital platform called XLANE, which offers a variety of micro-credential modular courses. These courses provide flexible, adaptive, and responsive learning experiences to prepare students for a VUCA world. Upon completion, learners receive digital certificates or badges with credits that can be applied towards a degree in the future. Photo credit: Suranaree University of Technology Source: http://cia.sut.ac.th/sut-joins-as-panelist-in-the-digital-universities-asia-2023-by-times-higher-education/ Previous Next

On 2 May 2026, SIIS President Mr. Peter Bjork and Ms. Parityada Punthapong signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) < Back MoU Signing Between SIIS and Theodore Maria School of Arts, Assumption University 11 May 2026 On 2 May 2026, SIIS President Mr. Peter Bjork and Ms. Parityada Punthapong signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Theodore Maria School of Arts at Assumption University of Thailand , represented by Dr. Chayada Thanavisut and Dr. Chutamas Sundrarajun , and the Scandinavian Institute of Innovation and Sustainability (SIIS) . The collaboration will focus on mutually beneficial projects in areas such as credit recognition, joint research and development, staff and student exchanges, capacity building and industry engagement, digital education development, and the sharing of information and resources between both parties. Previous Next

In October 2001, Volvo marked three decades of successful operations in Thailand, a journey that began in 1971 with the establishment of Volvo Thailand Limited (VTL). Since then, Volvo has consistently set new standards with its cutting-edge technology and high-quality vehicles. < Back Throwback Spotlight: SweCham Member Volvo’s 30-Year Journey in Thailand 12 Sept 2024 ‘Volvo Celebrates 30 years in Thailand’ from STEP Magazine Vol. 10/No. 6, December 2001 Past October did Volvo celebrate its third decade of successful operations in the Kingdom. Volvo’s first big step into Thailand came in 1971 when Volvo Thailand Limited (VTL) was registered. VTL was a wholly owned subsidiary of Volvo Car Corporation, Sweden. Swedish Motors Corporation (SMC) was established in 1973, becoming the only authorized distributor of Volvo cars, parts and accessories nationwide. Three years later, Thai Swedish Assembly Co., Ltd. (TSA) laid the foundation of its assembly factory off the Bang Na Trad Highway to manufacture Volvo cars locally. During the years that followed, the success of Volvo in Thailand was marked by increased sales and an impressive reputation. By 1989, Volvo cars had captured over a third of the luxury car market, and that same year, SMC became a publicly listed company on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. In 1997, when the economic crisis hit Thailand and the region, consequently affecting the automobile industry, parent company Volvo Car Corporation stepped in to restructure SMC by investing 1,000 million Baht into the local Volvo operations. Volvo Car (Thailand) Limited (VCT) was then established in Thailand, assuming full responsibility over the nationwide dealer network. SMC became the exclusive dealer of Volvo cars in the Bangkok metropolitan area. Throughout three decades of continuous presence in Thailand, Volvo has maintained a privileged image amongst the Thai public, giving the company a solid reputation firmly linked with its core values – safety, quality and care for the environment. “Volvo has become a leader in the country’s luxury car market. After three decades, Volvo and Thailand have become true partners – sticking together through good times and bad. But it has all paid odd because today, there are so many things we can be proud of. Volvo is the only luxury car brand in the market that offers a complete range of premium cars built to suit the needs and tastes of ALL customer segments. It is the only luxury car brand with a complete assembly operation in Thailand – TSA, which incidentally, is also celebrating its 25th anniversary. And last but not least, Volvo’s name has become synonymous with the sponsorship and organization of sports and recreational activities, illustrating the ‘Volvo For Life’ concept which encourages people to live life to the fullest,” says Mr. Karl Johan Sandesjo, President of Volvo Car (Thailand): Thai Swedish Assembly (TSA) which is wholly owned by Volvo Car Corporation of Sweden, was the first complete Volvo engine assembly plant outside Sweden. In 1982 and 1992, it received the “Highest Quality Performance Award” by Volvo Car Corporation, and was the first assembly plant outside Europe to achieve ISO 9002 recognition. In addition, TSA was awarded the ISO 14001 certification and the ISO 9001L2000, followed by the Golden Medal Award for Health Workplace from the Ministry of Public Health. Previous Next

Please join us in welcoming our newest cooperate member in Service and Virtual Solutions Provider, Better Support! < Back [New Member] A Warm Welcome to our Newest Corporate Member, Better Support! 2 Dec 2024 Please join us in welcoming our newest cooperate member in Service and Virtual Solutions Provider, Better Support! Better Support was founded in 2022 with one clear mission - To Provide The World's Best Support Talents.

The company is a brainchild of Johan Jedaker, a visionary from Sweden with more than a decade of experience in the Philippine outsourcing sector, which currently has a management in Bangkok. His journey involved supporting more than 120 clients, including globally recognized names. 
 The company provides a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance business operations and personal productivity. They offer expert customer service, strategic influencer marketing solutions, efficient virtual and executive assistance, and reliable technical support. By leveraging skilled teams and innovative technologies. Together with Better Support, we aim to empower businesses and individuals to achieve their goals! Getting to know more about our latest cooperate member, please click: https://www.bettersupport.io/ Interested in joining the Thai-Swedish business community and connecting to the SweCham network? Please contact us at [email protected] Previous Next

Yesterday, Khun Anna Olsson-Moore had a plesure to meet with Swedish Honorary Consul in Laos, COO SilviCarbon Agroforestry Sole Co., Ltd and Executive Director at the European Chamber of Commerce in Laos. < Back Exploring opportunities: SweCham in Laos! 7 Feb 2025 Yesterday, Khun Anna Olsson-Moore had a plesure to meet with Khun Per Gardin, Swedish Honorary Consul in Laos and Managing Partner at Specity Solutions Consulting Co., Ltd, Khun Peter Fogde, COO SilviCarbon Agroforestry Sole Co., Ltd and Khun Stefano Pighin Executive Director at the European Chamber of Commerce in Laos. Over lunch, they had a great conversation about potential future projects and explored ways to strengthen the growing relationship between Thailand and Laos. We touched on areas of collaboration and how both countries can benefit from closer ties, particularly in the business and development sectors. Previous Next

Are you ready to take a journey that will ignite your spirit, build leadership skills, and immerse you in the wonders of the Arctic Circle?   < Back The Global Sustainability Youth Leadership Program: Arctic Circle Adventure is calling! 30 Jan 2025 Are you ready to take a journey that will ignite your spirit, build leadership skills, and immerse you in the wonders of the Arctic Circle? The Global Sustainability Youth Leadership Program: Arctic Circle Adventure is calling all future leaders, explorers, and changemakers aged 14 and up to experience this life-changing adventure from 21-30 April 2025. What’s Included? Ice Hotel – Marvel at one of the world's most unique architectural wonders. Aurora Hunt – Chase the breathtaking northern lights in their full glory. Snowmobiling – Experience the Arctic landscape like never before. Arctic Wildlife Safari – Connect with the region’s majestic creatures up close. Sustainable Outdoor Skills – Learn survival skills and sustainable practices in the Arctic. Why Join This Program? This isn’t just an adventure—it’s an opportunity to: Gain leadership and problem-solving skills. Understand sustainability through hands-on learning. Build lifelong connections with like-minded peers. Explore the extraordinary beauty of the Arctic Circle while becoming a steward of our planet. All-Inclusive Package: Airfare, accommodations, meals, local transportation. Exclusive destination tickets and expert camp leaders. Visa assistance and comprehensive travel insurance. Special Offer: Secure your spot at the early bird price of ฿169,000 (valid until 20 February 2025). Regular price: ฿189,000. Spaces are limited! Don’t miss this opportunity to explore, learn, and lead. Sign up now and transform your potential into action! Kindly contact Khun Kiki - 097-092-0924 or scan QR code below. Previous Next