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We would like to warmly thank Khun Thittiya Sommana, or Khun First, our outgoing Events and Marketing Officer, for her invaluable contributions during her time with us at SweCham.  < Back Big Warm Thanks to Khun First, Our Outgoing Events and Marketing Officer! 26 Jun 2024 We would like to warmly thank Khun Thittiya Sommana, or Khun First, our outgoing Events and Marketing Officer, for her invaluable contributions during her time with us at SweCham. Khun First has been a remarkable colleague, embodying hard work, reliability, and creativity. Her exceptional talents in graphic design have significantly enhanced the quality and impact of our events and projects, contributing greatly to the Chamber’s success. Her attention to detail has ensured that SweCham events have been well-organised and run smoothly. Khun First's efforts went beyond routine promotional activities on social media and the meticulous planning of events. She played a pivotal role in the complete overhaul of the SweCham website, ensuring it was modern, user-friendly, and visually appealing. Additionally, she was responsible for the stunning cover of the Bangkok Post supplement promoting Sweden Innovation. A true team player, Khun First has always been ready to lend a helping hand, making her an invaluable part of our team. Her positive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile will be deeply missed. We wish Khun First the very best of luck in the next steps of her career. We are confident that she will continue to excel and achieve great things. Again, big thanks to Khun First, for her invaluable contributions to SweCham and the Thai-Swedish business community. We wish her all the best and look forward to witnessing her future successes! Previous Next

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KTH Corporate member Education and University Member Profile KTH was established in 1827, and has since then been at the centre of the technological advances in Sweden. KTH conducts world-class research in an array of technology and engineering fields. Its strong research reputation has reinforced the university’s position as one of the most prominent technical universities in Europe. KTH has a tradition of attracting talents from all corners of the world and inspires students to look for innovation in challenges and real-world problems, contributing to a brighter tomorrow. Visit the official website here Representatives Representative (1): Professor Björn Berggren Position: Director of International Affairs Southeast Asia Contacts are available for members only. Please kindly contact contact@swecham.com should you would be interested on joining our member community! Back to Member Directory

The article ‘Presidents on the move’ by Christer Nilsson from STEP highlights the distinct perspectives of former SweCham presidents Khun Anders Lundquist and Khun Rolf Granstrom. < Back Reflecting on Progress: Insights from SweCham's Past and Present Leaders in STEP Magazine 15 Aug 2024 ‘Presidents on the move’ by Christer Nilsson from STEP Magazine Vol. 3/No. 17, December 1994 Anders Lundquist has been the Chamber's President from its founding in 1990. Now he has left the post. He feels that a small Chamber like Sweden's really can make a difference in the competitive Thai market, fighting for attention with Americans and Japanese. But he asks the members to use their Board more actively. And he would not mind to see the Chamber take on external assignments. What has the Chamber achieved during its short existence? "We have grown from a small to a middle-sized Chamber with, what I trust a good reputation here. The Thai government has recognized our existence and its representatives like to hear our view in important issues," says Anders Lundquist. "However, in key issues things doesn't happen overnight," adds Anders Lundquist, "so in that respect one may feel we have not achieved very much as yet." In such matters, where big issues are discussed with the Government, the Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand work together. "And sometimes this produces rapid results. Like when we got rid of the tax clearance certificate rule. We in the Foreign Chambers met with Anand Panyarachun during his first term as Prime Minister. He wanted to hear our views on business and we boiled down our long, long list of construvtive ideas. One request was: Get rid of the ridiculous rule that says we need a tax clearance certificate every time we leave Thailand!" Anand listened and promised to do something about it. Two weeks later the rule was scrapped. And from a practical point of view, what has the Chamber done for its members? "We have strengthened our service with information and assistance to newcomers in Thailand. They need advice on how to set up business here, where to get an accountant, meet a bank, which people to contact and so on. It is important that they are right on track from the very beginning." But Anders Lundquist feels that more can be done in this field. First by the members themselves: "Use our Board more! We have a very competent and experienced Board, with representatives from all fields of business and they are happy to serve you. Don't hesitate to call them when you need business advice.” Secondly the Chamber could do more by offering more: "We have an excellent dialogue and good cooperation with the Swedish Embassy in Bangkok. Still, I wonder whether not the time is ripe now to let the Chamber take on assignments from members and Swedish companies interested in this market." The 50 somewhat Swedish companies here represent a good local knowledge base for such ventures. Many of those companies came here during Anders Lundquist's Presidency. "And they have three things in common. First: they view Thailand as the gateway to 'Mainland Asean' including Indochina and Burma. Second: They invest in human resources and hardware. 18 Swedish companies in Thailand are in manufacturing. Third: They position themselves towards Indochina. We have 20 Swedish companies in Vietnam now and some of them began their Vietnam business through Thailand, like ABB and SKF to mention two of the most well-known." Will Sweden's EU-membership have any impact on Thai-Swedish trade? "Not directly. It will of course mean that Thailand will have more confidence in Sweden than had we stayed outside the EU. Then Sweden must follow EU's quota system, but the Thais have always been able to solve quota problems in a practical way. I don't think we will have a problem there." And more generally speaking? "Sweden in EU will mean that we get more influence and can participate in the EU process. And our government can more easily impose unpopular measures to restructure Sweden's economy, simply because EU will demand certain things to be done." This in turn means that foreign investors can trust Sweden. "Foreign business can have confidence in Sweden now. The EU-membership should increase foreign investment in Sweden, which is quite competitive now, maybe also from Thailand where we have companies and people with a lot of investment capital." Thai interest in Sweden has also been created through the Chamber's various functions. Like the luncheons and dinners and our fact-finding missions. "We may not have had that many functions. But those we have had have been quality events with excellent and influential speakers: leading politicians, economists and businessmen," says Anders Lundquist. "And we were the first Chamber to ever send a trade mission to Vietnam. This and our trips to Kambodja, Laos and Kunming in southern China has given us important firsthand knowledge, high-level contacts and added prestige to our Chamber." "We have got a new Board of Governors. Its made up of professionals representing the best from the business community in Thailand. It's important to have them here and I look forward to get contributions, ideas and feedback from new and old Board members," says Rolf Granstrom. He asks all members to get more active and to really use the various committees in the Board. "We produce results by being active and I want to see an inflow of ideas from the committees and our members." Some of the Chamber's functions are open to all interested parties, and that message has not reached people, believes Rolf Granstrom. "Our luncheons and dinners are open to all. Not just to Chamber members," emphasises Rolf Granstrom. "There are some misunderstandings here and that's a pity given the very good speakers we have at our functions." "Maybe we have an 'image problem' in that the Chamber is not as visible and known in Bangkok as we would like. We have to find some way to rectify that," continues Rolf Granstrom. One way to get more attention and publicity in town is to create more joint arrangements between the Scandinavian Chambers, the Scandinavian Society, our Embassy and the Swedish Church, believes Rolf Granstrom. I would also like to see our Embassy work even harder to get more high-ranking politicians and officials to visit Thailand. Thai will help Sweden get the attention the country so will deserves. And such visits are definitely good for business as well." What is your opinion on a 'Scandinavian Chamber of Commerce"? "On the administrative level it's good that we share facilities and bring down the costs. And this works fine. But I think each Chamber should be on its own and represent its country when it comes to business. It's more likely that we will see a EU Chamber here some time, rather than a Scandinavian one. " And the Chamber's role, should it for instance take on market consultancy assignments? "We have never done it as far as I know. Traditionally the Embassy has taken the paid external assignments while the Chamber has worked for the members only. Anyway, I would like to avoid a situation where we compete directly with our Embassy." Previous Next

SweCham would like to welcome DOSE Athletic as our new SweCham Member. < Back Warm Welcome to our new Member, DOSE Athletic! 4 Apr 2023 Last week, we had a chance to visit our new Start-Up Member DOSE Athletic and met with Khun Stefan Szot, the founder and CEO. As someone who enjoys exercise and physical activities, Khun Stefan truly understands what works best for his customers. At DOSE Athletic, sports apparel is designed to maximise customers’ performance using the latest technology. In addition, it was really great to learn more about the numerous features that come with DOSE products, especially polygiene. With polygiene technology, DOSE products are more hygienic and smell-less, meaning they need less washing and are longer-lasting, driving a sustainability revolution. DOSE Athletic believes that good designs for sports apparel should be experienced from their sweat-wicking material and anti-bacterial treatment. Their philosophy is to produce products of high quality that will last rather than be replaced. Moreover, they created their design principles to integrate performance, versatility, and durability to cater to a new generation of high-performing individuals. During our conversation, Khun Stefan shared upcoming projects of DOSE Athletic, such as women’s collections and future projects involved in animal charity and welfare. This opportunity also provided us to see how SweCham and DOSE Athletic can collaborate in the future. SweCham looks forward to having lots of great collaborations with you! Are you interested in the sports apparel from DOSE Athletic? Visit their website to explore more: doseathletic.com Previous Next

Tetra Pak (Thailand) Ltd. recently delivered the prototype house using recycled material to disaster victims in Suphan Buri. < Back Tetra Pak Delivers Prototype House Under Green Shelter Project to Disaster Victims 24 Apr 2023 Tetra Pak (Thailand) Ltd. recently delivered the prototype house using recycled material to disaster victims in Suphan Buri as part of their Green Shelter Project . In addition, the Green Shelter Project was initiated by Tetra Pak (Thailand) Ltd. in collaboration with key partners, such as Friends in Need (of ‘PA’) Volunteers Foundation, Relief and Community Health Bureau, the Department of Environmental Quality Promotion, along with various companies in Thailand. The project aims to raise awareness and create a network to collect used beverage cartons for recycling as new raw materials to produce recyclable products like building materials for homes. This project not only helps reduce the impact on the environment but also helps the victims and those who lack opportunities, extending from caring for the environment to cooperation for the benefit of society. Photo credit: Tetra Pak (Thailand) Ltd. Source: https://www.tetrapak.com/en-th/about-tetra-pak/news-and-events/newsarchive/tetra-pak-and-partners-deliver-the-first-model-house-under-green-shelter-project Previous Next

Are you interested in promoting Swedish companies abroad and attracting international investments to Sweden? < Back Exciting Internship Opportunity with Business Sweden 31 Jul 2024 Business Sweden is now offering a unique internship opportunity. This position allows you to make meaningful contributions to their organisation. The internship lasts between 3 to 6 months, and the start date is flexible to accommodate your availability. As a young professional, you will encompass a wide range of tasks, including conducting research, contributing to project delivery and event coordination, generating industry and market reports, monitoring media activities, and assisting with lead generation. 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 Interested candidates are required to submit their cover letter to pongsatorn.chanwong@business-sweden.se. For more information, visit Business Sweden at www.business-sweden.com . Previous Next

Camfil (Thailand) took part in the ‘IRPC Clean Power’ project, a volunteering project that aims to restore the forest and conserve aquatic animals. < Back Camfil (Thailand) Took Part in the ‘IRPC Clean Power’ Project 29 May 2023 On 19 May, Camfil (Thailand) took part in the ‘IRPC Clean Power’ project, a volunteering project that aims to restore the forest and conserve aquatic animals. On this occasion, Camfil (Thailand) released aquatic animals, such as sea bass, and planted mangrove forests at the Mangrove Forest Learning Centre, Phra Chedi Klang Nam, in Rayong. With this opportunity, the company is thankful that they had a chance to participate in the reforestation and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, which the company has been focused on. In addition, Camfil (Thailand) is looking forward to joining activities like this again in the future. Photo credit: Camfil Thailand Facebook Page Source: https://www.facebook.com/camfil.thailand/posts/pfbid0iNq4s6rw3E6aHkSSuxgeuNcHXkAUpqmCy5U3xN4DnpCFVYwBf3oaZ35CC2Rvo4Zzl Previous Next

SweCham would like to express our sincere gratitude to Khun Purivat Pitakpuvadol, Marketing Officer of Camfil Thailand, for the New Year treats and engaging discussions on collaboration opportunities this year. < Back Big thanks to Camfil Thailand for the delightful visit at the SweCham Office 25 Jan 2024 SweCham would like to express our sincere gratitude to Khun Purivat Pitakpuvadol, Marketing Officer of Camfil Thailand, for the New Year treats and engaging discussions on collaboration opportunities this year. Additionally, we shared insights into our events and projects lined up for 2024, exploring exciting possibilities for collaboration, particularly in the sustainability domain. SweCham is excited to continue our successful partnership with Camfil Thailand! Learn more about Camfil Thailand at www.camfil.co.th/ Explore other SweCham news and activities at www.swecham.com/ Previous Next

We would like to express our sincere thanks for the warm welcome and kind hospitality extended to the SweCham team at Take Eat Easy, an urban oasis. < Back SweCham X Take Eat Easy: Future Collaboration is on the menu! 19 Aug 2024 On 15 August, the SweCham team had the pleasure of visiting Take Eat Easy, an all-day dining restaurant located in Yenakart. During our visit, we enjoyed delicious fusion cuisine and engaged in stimulating discussions. Khun Johan Davidsson generously shared his vision and passion for fostering a well-connected community of entrepreneurs from diverse generations. By supporting local SMEs and families, Take Eat Easy exemplifies the spirit of collaboration. This opportunity allowed us to explore potential ways to support and enhance value for our current and prospective members. . We extend our special thanks to Khun Johan for his inspiring vision and dedication to extend a warm and wider Thai-Swedish community. The majestic 200-year-old banyan tree at the heart of Take Eat Easy creates a truly unique atmosphere where entrepreneurs can connect, exchange ideas, and savour authentic flavours. We look forward to exploring potential partnerships with this remarkable establishment. . Thank you again for your time and hospitality. We eagerly anticipate collaborating with Take Eat Easy on future events! Previous Next

On 12 February 2024, SweCham attended a one-day conference on ‘Business, Gender Diversity and the Path Ahead,’ hosted by BJC/Big C Group.  The event was opened by the Prime Minister of Thailand, H.E. Mr. Srettha Thavisin. Followed by a presentation from Professor Emeritus Mr. Vitit Muntarbhorn of the Faculty of Law, Chulalongkorn University.  He spoke on the importance of Business and Gender diversity for transformative change, as well as being an excellent moderator of the panel discussions.  < Back Embracing and prioritising gender diversity in the workplace – because inclusivity is not just a goal, it's a commitment! 16 Feb 2024 On 12 February 2024, SweCham attended a one-day conference on ‘Business, Gender Diversity and the Path Ahead,’ hosted by BJC/Big C Group. The event was opened by the Prime Minister of Thailand, H.E. Mr. Srettha Thavisin. Followed by a presentation from Professor Emeritus Mr. Vitit Muntarbhorn of the Faculty of Law, Chulalongkorn University. He spoke on the importance of Business and Gender diversity for transformative change, as well as being an excellent moderator of the panel discussions. Big C Group’s CEO Mr. Aswin Techajareonvikul, presented his group's well-known and remarkable record in promoting gender inclusion. The Group holds one of the most balanced rates of employment and compensation for women and members of the LGBT community when compared to other global corporations. The first panel discussion was with multiple ambassadors, H.E. Mrs. Astrid Emilie Helle, Ambassador of Norway, H.E. Mr.Jyri Järviaho, Ambassador of Finland, H.E. Mr. Mark Gooding, Ambassador of the United Kingdom, H.E. Ms. Ping Kitnikone, Ambassador of Canada and Mrs. Anna Jakenberg Brinck , Deputy Head of Mission Sweden. The panel discussion highlighted what is done in each country, both the positive and what issues that the countries are facing. Khun Anna Jakenberg Brinck highlighted that it is important that we view gender diversity and equality as something we must work on everyday, to not slip behind. If we don’t, the situation might become worse. We would like to thank everyone involved in creating such a needed and interesting conference! Previous Next

SweCham would like to warmly welcome our new Corporate Member, Overgaard Asia, to the Thai-Swedish business community! < Back Warm welcome to our new Corporate Member, Overgaard Asia 8 Mar 2024 Welcome SweCham Newest Corporate Member! 🇸🇪🇹🇭 SweCham would like to warmly welcome our new Corporate Member, Overgaard Asia , to the Thai-Swedish business community! Overgaard Asia is the local office and subsidiary of Overgaard Solutions AB, a Swedish consulting engineering company that specialises in automation and electrical design. Since their establishment in 2006 in southern Sweden, they have successfully executed projects in more than 50 countries worldwide. Their engineers can be found in most of the industry sectors like chemicals, manufacturing, gas turbines, nuclear power, and pharmaceuticals. Big warm welcome to the representatives, Mr Henrik Overgaard Jensen (Owner) and Mr Henrik Strandberg (Managing Director) To learn more about Overgaard Asia and for queries, please email info@overgaardasia.com For more information, please visit: www.overgaardasia.com Previous Next