We're thrilled to announce our newest Large Corporate Member to our Thai-Swedish Community, Grant Thornton! < Back A Warm welcoming to Grant Thornton, the Global Business Advisory firm, to SweCham Community! 26 May 2025 Grant Thornton is a leading business adviser that helps dynamic organisations to unlock their potential for growth. Our brand is respected globally, as one of the major global accounting organisations recognised by capital markets, regulators and international standards setting bodies. A very warm welcome to the representative of Grant Thornton, Khun Ian Pascoe (CEO and Managing Partner) and Khun Ratna Wright (Partner). We're incredibly excited about the collaborative potential this partnership brings. Grant Thornton's expertise, combined with SweCham's vibrant network, is set to create new avenues for mutual growth and shared success within the thriving business landscape. To learn more, please visit https://www.grantthornton.co.th/ Interested in joining the Thai-Swedish business community and connecting to the SweCham network? Please contact us at [email protected] Previous Next

SweCham would like to warmly welcome our new Corporate Member, Tand Co., Ltd., to the SweCham community. < Back Warmly Welcome SweCham Newest Corporate Member, Tand Co., Ltd. 3 Sept 2024 Tand Co., Ltd. is a leading distributor in Thailand, specialising in premium oral care products. With a focus on high-quality and innovative solutions, Tand offers a wide range of dental products that cater to both professionals and consumers. They are the sole distributor of TePe in Thailand, a leading Swedish oral hygiene product brand which manufacturers specialist toothbrushes, interdental brushes, dental floss, and other oral hygiene accessories. Committed to promoting excellent oral health, Tand is dedicated to providing products that meet the highest standards, ensuring effective and comfortable care for all their customers in Thailand. A very warm welcome to Tand representative, Khun Cattleya Jaruthavee (Managing Director). We look forward to a successful collaboration! To learn more about Tand, please visit their website: https://tandthailand.com/ Interested in joining the Thai-Swedish business community and connecting to the SweCham network? Please contact us at [email protected] Previous Next

Discover how Samitivej Hospital helped a ballet professional achieve a remarkable recovery and return to their passion. < Back Learn About Specialised Treatment Programmes at Samitivej Hospital [Member Promotion] 1 Aug 2024 Discover how Samitivej Hospital helped a ballet professional achieve a remarkable recovery and return to their passion. Learn about our specialized treatment programs designed for athletes and all patients. Don't let pain limit your active life. Get a free consultation with sports and orthopedic specialists (valued up to 2,000 THB). Limited Offer Register here: https://forms.gle/Fg7ttExWRJsfdwU2A Previous Next

[Member Promotion] Are you a young leader or enthusiast eager to broaden your horizons and embark on an educational journey filled with innovation and sustainability? < Back Unlocking Success: Your Path to Academic Excellence in Sweden 27 Mar 2024 Are you a young leader or enthusiast eager to broaden your horizons and embark on an educational journey filled with innovation and sustainability? Look no further than the Scandinavian Institute of Innovation and Sustainability (SIIS) and their empowering student success preparation course! At SIIS, they understand the importance of equipping aspiring leaders like you with the tools and knowledge to thrive in today's global landscape. Their goal is simple yet profound: to empower you for success in your academic endeavours, particularly in the vibrant and intellectually stimulating environment of Sweden. What can you expect from their pre-course? Enhanced English Proficiency: Mastering academic language is crucial for your success, and their pre-course focuses on improving your ability to study and communicate effectively in English. Insight into Swedish Academic Culture: Gain a fundamental understanding of academic studies in Sweden, including its unique approach to learning and problem-solving. Introduction to Research and Academic Writing: Learn the essentials of conducting research and crafting a mini-thesis, setting the stage for your academic journey. Cultural Immersion: Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Swedish history, culture, geography, religion, and society, enhancing your understanding and appreciation of your new academic home. Basic Swedish Language Skills: Acquire basic linguistic skills to confidently and easily navigate daily life in Sweden. Practical Preparations Made Easy: From visa applications to travel arrangements, accommodation options, dietary considerations, and more, they have got you covered every step of the way. Access to Valuable Networks and Contacts: Connect with SIIS alumni, experienced educators, and invaluable contacts within their extensive network, providing you with unparalleled support and guidance. Gateway to Swedish Universities and Organisations: Benefit from direct connections to Swedish universities, embassies, and other key organisations within the SIIS network, opening doors to endless opportunities for growth and exploration. The pre-course runs 10 Saturdays from 09:00 to 12:00 and starts on 27 April at OSB in central Bangkok. The fee is 29,000 THB only. All students will receive a certificate after passing the pre-course. Why Choose SIIS? Expert Guidance: SIIS team of experienced Thai and Swedish educators and mentors are dedicated to your success, providing personalised support and guidance every step of the way. Holistic Development: Beyond academic excellence, they prioritise your personal growth and well-being, offering a range of activities and experiences designed to nurture your character and foster lasting relationships. Immersive Learning Experience: From hands-on projects to immersive cultural experiences, their programmes offer a dynamic and enriching learning environment beyond the classroom. Commitment to Sustainability: As champions of innovation and sustainability, they are committed to empowering you to become agents of positive change in your community and beyond. Are you ready to unlock your full potential and embark on a transformative educational journey with SIIS? Join them and prepare to thrive in Sweden's dynamic academic landscape! For more information and to register for SIIS's pre-course, please visit https://www.siisthailand.com/ or contact them directly at 097-092-0924. Your future starts here! Previous Next

SweCham team had the honour of being invited to the Rembrandt Hotel 30th Anniversary Celebration at Rembrandt Hotel & Suite Bangkok. < Back Skål to 30 years of the Rembrandt Hotel & Suite Bangkok! 6 Jul 2023 On Friday, 30 June, the SweCham team had the honour of being invited to the Rembrandt Hotel 30th Anniversary Celebration at Rembrandt Hotel & Suite Bangkok, Sukhumvit Soi 18. The celebration began in the early evening with music, fascinating performances, and lively conversation between the attendees. Guests were then invited to the Grand Ballroom for a welcome speech by Khun Suphat Sivasiamphai, Khun Chatsiri Sophonpanich, and Khun Suvir Sivasriaumphai. Afterwards, we enjoyed amusing performances, and various food and drinks provided by the hotel. The host provided with ample food and drinks at various spots around the hotel, including their two famous restaurants: Mexicano on the 4th floor and Rang Mahal on the 26th floor. We really appreciated the opportunity to be a part of the grand celebration. The SweCham team would like to once again offer our congratulations to the Rembrandt Hotel on their 30th anniversary! Big thanks for your warm welcome and excellent hospitality. We look forward to continuous close working relations and to hosting many events here. Discover more about Rembrandt Hotel & Suite Bangkok at www.rembrandtbkk.com To explore other news and activities from the SweCham and our members, please visit: www.swecham.com Previous Next

On 11 November, the Swedish cancer care specialist introduced SPECTRA (Sustainability Practice for Enhancing Cancer Treatment in Radiotherapy) at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.  < Back Congratulations to Elekta on their launch of SPECTRA project in Thailand! 17 Nov 2023 On 11 November, the Swedish cancer care specialist introduced SPECTRA (Sustainability Practice for Enhancing Cancer Treatment in Radiotherapy) at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. This initiative, supported by Japan External trade Organization (JETRO), aims to elevate treatment planning quality, fostering improved clinical outcomes for diverse cancer cases through an educational program in Thailand, powered by a sustainable cloud platform. With a sharp focus on prevalent cancer types like Cervical, Breast, Lung, and Liver, SPECTRA is set to make a significant impact on cancer care. We were honoured to have our President, Mr. Peter Björk, and Executive Director Dr. Pojanath Bhatanacharoen, present insights on Cancer Care in Sweden at this momentous occasion. Supporting a Swedish company dedicated to such a vital cause is a privilege, knowing the far-reaching positive effects it will have on people's well-being. Special thanks to the Elekta Team, Mr. Marco Lee, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific Japan, Mr. Yohei Watanabe, Head of Marketing – APJ, Mr. William Starbuck, Clinical Project Lead, Intercontinental Region, and Ms Fanny Suen,Marketing Communication Specialist, for the invitation to this significant event. It was also a pleasure meeting Associate. Prof. Dr. Chonlakiet Khorprasert, President of THASTRO, Chulalongkorn University, Mr. Akira Miyakoshi, Vice President, JETRO, and Khun Oranuch Patummasoot, Sales Manager at Elekta Limited (Thailand). We eagerly anticipate the opportunities to further enhance collaboration to advance cancer care in Thailand. Previous Next

Yesterday, our Vice President Tomas Julin, representing the Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham), jointly participated as a speaker in a significant event aimed at combating corruption in Thailand with the Joint Foreign Chamber of Commerce (JFCCT). < Back Enhancing Business Integrity with the PACC 27 Aug 2025 Yesterday, our Vice President Tomas Julin , representing the Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham), jointly participated as a speaker in a significant event aimed at combating corruption in Thailand with the Joint Foreign Chamber of Commerce (JFCCT). The Capacity Building Programme for PACC Officials was organised by the Office of the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) to improve transparency and business integrity for foreign investors. The program's core objective is to boost confidence among foreign investors by providing a confidential platform for them to voice concerns and contribute to solutions for improving the business environment. This also strengthens the skills of PACC officials, enabling them to more effectively address corruption issues and build greater trust in the commission's work. SweCham’s involvement in this initiative highlights our commitment to working with key government bodies like the PACC to elevate the agenda of transparency and integrity, creating a more favorable and trustworthy environment for our members and all foreign businesses in Thailand. Previous Next

Samitivej Hospitals collaborates with Robinhood Express to initiate fast medicine delivery service to your door to improve Thailand's accessibility to healthcare. < Back Samitivej Hospitals and Robinhood Partner for Express Medicine Delivery 14 Jun 2024 Samitivej Hospitals collaborates with Robinhood Express to initiate fast medicine delivery service to your door to improve Thailand's accessibility to healthcare. Under this initiative, Robinhood Express, a trusted delivery service provider, will manage the delivery of prescription medications from eight central drug dispensaries at Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital and Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital. This service is specifically designed for patients who undergo online doctor consultations through the Well by Samitivej application's telemedicine service. Therefore, Samitivej's telemedicine patients are now experiencing more convenient and safer medication access. See the original post Previous Next

A few months have passed, and it is time to bid farewell to our outgoing interns, Athicha and Ditthita, students from Thammasat University. < Back Bidding farewell to our summer cohort interns, Athicha Saibua and Ditthita Saosuwan! 4 Sept 2023 A few months have passed, and it is time to bid farewell to our outgoing interns, Athicha and Ditthita, students from Thammasat University. SweCham Team would like to warmly thank them for their exceptional contributions to the Chamber work and for always being team players. They both have made outstanding contributions to the Chamber’s projects, including assisting us in our previous event and carrying out social media content and reports to promote our members effectively. Most importantly, they have put lots of effort and dedication into our mega project, the newest edition of the SweCham Member Directory! Since their internship came to an end, our team sent them off with a delicious dinner last Thursday. We all had a great time, and it was great to hear that they gained new skills and experiences throughout this internship. Again, we would like to thank them for their enthusiasm and contributions throughout their internship. They both have been fantastic, and we hope your time at SweCham has been as rewarding for you as it has been for us. Our team wishes them the very best in their studies and future careers! Previous Next

SweCham, the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, announces the launch of its brand-new website, redesigned to foster stronger connectivity, engagement, and collaboration across the foreign business community. < Back SweCham Unveils new 2023 Website, Enhancing Business Opportunities for all 19 Sept 2023 Bangkok, 19 September 2023 - SweCham, the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, announces the launch of its brand-new website, redesigned to foster stronger connectivity, engagement, and collaboration across the foreign business community. This new dynamic platform aims to elevate SweCham Members by providing enhanced exposure and business prospects, reinforcing SweCham's commitment to supporting members at all business levels as they thrive in the international market. Guests at the SweCham Business Connect: Open House Special participating in the launch of SweCham’s new website The revamped website introduces a vibrant and intuitive design, promising a dynamic and user-friendly experience for all visitors. The online platform also reflects SweCham's unwavering dedication to its members, prominently featuring its members' businesses to the public and stakeholders, allowing users to explore members’ products and services with a single click. By prioritising user experience, SweCham delivers greater connectivity and access to an array of exclusive resources, including SweCham member updates, member directory, community insights, advocacy work, networking opportunities, seminars, conferences, and many more. These developments ensure that SweCham website visitors remain well-informed and engaged within the Thai-Swedish community. Mr Peter Björk, SweCham President, at the SweCham Business Connect: Open House Special Mr Peter Björk, SweCham President, said “I am very pleased that we now have launched our new website. It is part of a several years long project to revitalise the Chamber that also includes, for example, a new fee structure and a redesigned weekly Newsletter. The new website shows that we are also leading in the IT area -innovation is the key, as it is for Swedish companies and Sweden as a country.” Mr Tomas Julin, Vice President of SweCham, introduced the new website to the SweCham community. Mr Tomas Julin, Vice President of SweCham, responsible for communications, shared his enthusiasm for the new website, stating, “Our new website is a complementary communication channel available to our members focusing on the promotion of their Products, Services, Social activities, etc. In this era of a constant communication flow, our members can efficiently promote their business and social activities with a longer duration than only through short lived social media flashes.” Whether you are a business professional or an emerging entrepreneur, SweCham's new website offers valuable resources and networking opportunities for everyone. To embark on this exciting journey with the Thai-Swedish community and explore the new SweCham website, please visit www.swecham.com . 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

< Back SweCham actively contributes to the fight against corruption in Thailand! 20 Dec 2023 Previous Next