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In April, SweCham president participated in the Exclusive Luncheon with the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) organised by the Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce.    < Back SweCham President attended the Exclusive Luncheon with the BOI 15 May 2023 In April, our president, Khun Peter Björk, participated in the Exclusive Luncheon with the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) organised by the Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce. The panel discussion on the topic ‘Long Term Resident Visa in Thailand’ was led by the Secretary General of BOI, Khun Narit Therdsteerasukdi, along with Khun Dhinapa Apaivongse, Senior Investment Promotion officer, who provided valuable insights into the latest developments, requirements, and benefits of the visa. The luncheon not only offered the chance to acquire valuable knowledge but also provided an opportunity for participants to network with similar-minded individuals and government officials. If any SweCham members would like to see the presentation from the event, please contact us at contact@swecham.com . Previous Next

SweCham executive director, Dr Pojanath Bhatanacharoen, along with the team joined the Executive Directors and Chambers Management Luncheon Meeting organised by the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT). < Back Foreign Chambers of Commerce Continue our Cooperation Through the JFCCT 30 Jun 2023 On 27 June, our executive director, Dr Pojanath Bhatanacharoen, along with the team joined the Executive Directors and Chambers Management Luncheon Meeting organised by the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT) at Anantara Siam Hotel. The aim of the meeting is to share updates on JFCCT Committees, future events, and initiatives to which foreign chambers of commerce in Thailand and chambers’ members could contribute and support further. At the meeting, JFCCT Chairwoman, Mrs Vibeke Lyssand Leirvåg, JFCCT Vice Chairs, Dr Supareak Charlie Chomchan and Mr Ravi Sehgal, together with Chair of Sustainable Development Committee, Mr Lars Svensson, Chairman of Tourism Committee, Mr Anthony Hoglund, and Executive Secretary, Ms Wanlapa Yamapai, shared their updates. The work scope of the JFCCT Tourism Committee, Sustainable Development Committee, Digital Economy/ICT Committee, SME Committee, and Education & Skills Committee were shared. Members of chambers are invited to actively participate in the committees. Chambers also have the opportunity to commit to knowledge transferring for teachers, work with the Office of SMEs Promotion (OSMEP), take part in sustainability events to showcase the expertise of chambers’ members and support the JFCCT in various prospects. Believing that we can drive business growth for the foreign business community by working together, many SweCham members are supporting the JFCCT in this essential work through active engagement in the working groups. Moreover, the meeting provided the JFCCT and chambers with a chance to coordinate the upcoming events this year, including the Directors’ Night, Embassies and Chambers get-together, and EEC event organised by the JFCCT and Netherlands-Thai Chamber of Commerce. We are delighted to be informed about the events and we look forward to supporting these events. Lastly, SweCham team was delighted to participate in this meeting, and it was great to catch up with colleagues from different chambers. We look forward to continuing our close cooperation with the JFCCT and other chambers. To learn more about the JFCCT Committees, please visit www.jfcct.org/jfcct-committees To explore other news and activities from the SweCham and our members, please visit: www.swecham.com Previous Next

Whether you are a fresh or recent graduate eager for the next exciting challenge in your journey or someone with approximately one year of professional experience, they have the perfect opportunity waiting for you to thrive and grow. Nefab’s Global Trainee Programme is your chance to kickstart your career and explore opportunities within a dynamic international company! < Back Reflex Packaging (Thailand) Co., Ltd. / Part of NEFAB Group Global Trainee: Business Development 31 Jan 2024 Reflex Packaging (Thailand) Co., Ltd. / Part of NEFAB Group Global Trainee: Business Development Partially train in Europe, Asia, and Thailand. Report to: Sr. BD Manager / Managing Director Who are you? Whether you are a fresh or recent graduate eager for the next exciting challenge in your journey or someone with approximately one year of professional experience, they have the perfect opportunity waiting for you to thrive and grow. Nefab’s Global Trainee Programme is your chance to kickstart your career and explore opportunities within a dynamic international company! Nefab Group is on a sustainable growth journey, and they are looking for high-potential people to succeed. They offer a recent graduate with the ambition to work in a global organisation the opportunity to join our Global Trainee Programme. Their Global Trainee programme, which starts on 19 August 2024, is designed to give your career within the Nefab Group a kick-start and enable you to quickly contribute to their goals and success. The 10-month programme starts with a broad introduction at Nefab’s headquarters and other key locations in Sweden. You will be involved in challenging projects, work close to their top management, and gain knowledge about Nefab’s logistics and packaging solutions. Back at your base location, you will get a thorough introduction to a defined function based on your profile and strengths. As part of their Global Trainee Programme, you will also gain a deeper cross-cultural experience through a 2 to 3 month international assignment in one of Nefab’s key locations in Europe, Asia, and Thailand. Throughout the programme, you will be supported by one of their experienced mentors, your direct manager, and of course, a network of other trainees. Key Responsibilities After you graduate from the programme in June 2025, you will continue to be part of the organisation in Thailand (Reflex Packaging Thailand) and be responsible for Business Development and/or Project Management roles, a career roadmap to be ready for your future growth with the company. Regardless of your position, you will, through close collaboration with other departments and colleagues across the world, provide value to their global customers and ensure that specific targets are reached. As a Global Trainee at Nefab, you will help them achieve their mission of Saving resources in supply chains for a better tomorrow and assist their local and global customers in Advanced Tech or other industries like Telecom, Energy, or Automotive. Do you want to be part of a global organisation and contribute to their sustainable growth journey? Apply to their Global Trainee Programme today! Your profiles and qualifications Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Material and Packaging Technology or any Engineering field from either a local or foreign university. A real team player with strong collaboration and networking skills. Team player who t hrives on deadlines-driven projects and delivers under pressure. Enthusiastic, highly motivated, and sets the bar high. Strategic and growth mindset, creative problem-solving, and analytical ability. Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal. Self-directed, with the ability to formulate activities and assess needs while working independently to deliver results. International Mindset, great adaptability, and flexibility. Strong communications and presentation skills. Excellent MS Office skills, especially in Excel and PowerPoint. Thai Nationality and possess a valid passport for travel into Europe and Asia. Nefab Group (Reflex Packaging Thailand) The Nefab Group is a Swedish-based global MNC industrial packaging manufacturer specialising in complete packaging solutions that reduce their customers' total costs while minimising environmental impacts. Nefab is a leading provider of packaging solutions within the segments of Telecom, Energy, Industry, Vehicles, Healthcare, and Aerospace. Founded in 1949, Nefab has grown from a product-oriented company into a market-oriented company with a prominent position in the global packaging market, with a presence in over 35 countries and over 80 sites worldwide. Nefab, with over 74 years of company history, has approximately 4,300 employees in Europe, North and South America, and Asia. In 2022, the turnover was SEK 9.5 billion approximately. The owners of Nefab Group are the Nordgren/Pihl family and FAM AB (Wallenberg). Nefab Group AB has acquired Reflex Packaging Thailand, the world’s leading company in sustainable thermoformed cushioning. Reflex Packaging is the leading manufacturer of high-performance thermoformed cushioning, with operations in Thailand, Singapore, and the Philippines, specialising in designing and manufacturing solutions using recycled and ocean-bound plastic as the raw material source for their products. We save resources in supply chains, for a better tomorrow. Visit them at www.nefab.com or www.reflex.co.th . Company Values and Ways of Working Their core values are Simplicity, Empowerment, and Respect. Their ways of working are characterised by Customer First, Cooperation, and Communication. This means that they are always putting customers first, through cooperation and communication. They respect each other and the environment. People are empowered to grow and innovate to simplify. Application Impress them with your CV/resume and motivational letter – in English – latest by 15 March 2024. They will then review all applications and invite interesting candidates for an interview. They will keep you updated during the process. The recruitment process for their Global Trainee Programme will end on 15 May 2024. For further information about Nefab and their Global Traineeship, you are welcome to visit their homepage at www.nefab.com/en/careers/trainee-program/ or reach out to HR Manager, Kanathip Trakarnphol. Mail: kanathip.trakarnphol@nefab.com Phone: +668-1434-1934 Nefab is an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and inclusion. They are committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. They believe everyone has talent and, therefore, welcome all applications. Previous Next

SweCham warmly welcomed a representative from Krung Thai Bank (KTB) to a crucial discussion, exploring avenues for financial guidance and support specifically tailored to startups and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). < Back Financing the Future: SweCham Welcomes KTB to our Office! 16 Dec 2024 SweCham warmly welcomed a representative from Krung Thai Bank (KTB) to a crucial discussion, exploring avenues for financial guidance and support specifically tailored to startups and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). This future collaboration aims to foster entrepreneurial growth, innovation, and economic development within the young professional and SME communities of SweCham by providing access to them. KTB's insights and support will be invaluable as SweCham embarks on our 2025 projects, aiming to equip our members with the necessary tools and resources to thrive in today's dynamic business landscape. Stay tuned for what we prepare for you in this upcoming new year! Previous Next

On behalf of the SweCham team, we extend our deepest gratitude to Khun Anantaya Kwanmuang, our outgoing Administrative Officer, for her invaluable contributions during her two and a half years with SweCham.  < Back [SweCham Updates] Farewell to our outgoing Administrative Officer, Khun Anantaya Kwangmuang 21 Feb 2025 On behalf of the SweCham team, we extend our deepest gratitude to Khun Anantaya Kwanmuang, our outgoing Administrative Officer, for her invaluable contributions during her two and a half years with SweCham. Khun Anantaya, or Khun Pond as we affectionately know her, has enriched both our team and the chamber with her dedication and talent. Her expertise in administrative work has been instrumental in smoothing Chamber operations and has significantly supported everyone's duties, enabling us to work more efficiently. Her efforts have laid a solid foundation for the Chamber over the past two and a half years, and words cannot fully express our gratitude for her unwavering commitment. We cherish the memories of her contributions to every event, and we have no doubt that she will thrive in her future endeavors, given the exceptional skills we have all witnessed firsthand. Khun Anantaya's valuable experience has served as a role model for the team. We have all learned from her insightful perspective, and this knowledge has become ingrained in us, the SweCham team. We believe that during this time our paths have aligned, her legacy, combined with our fresh and enthusiastic approach, has propelled our community toward our shared goals. Finally, we want to express our sincere appreciation for all her dedication. We wholeheartedly support her in this next chapter and wish her every success in her future endeavors. Until our paths cross again. #SweCham #SweChamTeam #Internship #Growth #ThaiSweden Previous Next

This week, SweCham visited Atlas Copco Thailand at their new plant in the Wellgrow Industrial Estate in Chachoengsao.  Big thanks to Khun Wendy Buffa Pace (Vice President Southeast Asia & Oceania) for the warm welcome and the great hospitality extended to our Executive Director Dr Pojanath Bhatanacharoen.  < Back Big thanks to Atlas Copco for the warm welcome to their Chachoengsao site! 15 Feb 2024 This week, SweCham visited Atlas Copco Thailand at their new plant in the Wellgrow Industrial Estate in Chachoengsao. Big thanks to Khun Wendy Buffa Pace (Vice President South East Asia & Oceania) for the warm welcome and the great hospitality extended to our Executive Director Dr Pojanath Bhatanacharoen. The visit gave us insights into Atlas Copco’s products and services. Atlas Copco has four main product business areas, Compressor Technology, Vacuum Technology, Power Technology and Industrial Technology. Atlas Copco is focused on innovative and sustainable product development to enhance productivity, energy efficiency, and safety for its diverse range of customers across multiple industries worldwide. Atlas Copco is committed to delivering high-quality, reliable solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients, reinforcing its position as a trusted partner in the industrial sector. The SweCham team looks forward to developing new opportunities and partnerships with Atlas Copco Thailand in the future! To discover more about Atlas Copco Thailand, please visit https://www.atlascopco.com/en-th 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

Experience the New Design of Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking Application < Back New Design of Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking Application 29 May 2023 Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking application is rolling out a new design that improves both the user experience and functions to give greater convenience to customers. While still meeting high levels of security, the new design reflects the understanding of the customer. The developments reflect the continuous efforts to improve Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking to provide a good user experience, be top of mind and become your ‘trusted partner’ for mobile banking throughout your financial journey. Experience the new design for Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking from today onwards. It is now available at App Store, Google Play and Huawei App Gallery. Photo credit: ThaiPR.NET Source: https://www.thaipr.net/en/finance_en/3338690 Previous Next

We were delighted to welcome Candela at the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce office for a dynamic and forward-thinking meeting. < Back A Truly Inspiring Meeting with Candela! 27 Nov 2024 We were delighted to welcome Candela at the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce office for a dynamic and forward-thinking meeting. With Candela leading the way in sustainable marine technology, the discussions were genuinely inspiring and motivating. A special thank you to the Candela team for their visit and for sharing their innovative vision with us. We’re excited about the possibilities this collaboration could bring in 2025—stay tuned for updates that will make waves! Previous Next

The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce was pleased to participate in the AgriFuture Conference 2025 in Bangkok. < Back SweCham joins AgriFuture Conference 2025 in Bangkok 24 Sept 2025 The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce was pleased to participate in the AgriFuture Conference 2025 in Bangkok. The event brought together industry leaders to discuss sustainable agriculture, agri-tech innovations, and solutions for climate resilience. As a supporter of the conference, the Chamber looks forward to continuing to engage with initiatives that promote sustainable practices in the agricultural sector. Previous Next

TSCC had the great opportunity to interview Natalia Folbrycht, the Country Manager for Fitness24seven Thailand. Below you can read the full interview about her interesting success story!  < Back TSCC Café Succé – The Success Story of Natalia Folbrycht 11 Mar 2019 TSCC Café Succé – The Success Story of Natalia Folbrycht TSCC had the great opportunity to interview Natalia Folbrycht, the Country Manager for Fitness24seven Thailand. Below you can read the full interview about her interesting success story! Natalia, you have experience from working in many types of industries, from restaurant, real estate, airline to manufacturing. And many, many more. Now, you’re currently working in the fitness industry. How do you adapt from moving from one industry to another? ‘I think it’s not about the industry where you work, it’s the task you have. Most of the industries I worked with have been startups or expansions or turnarounds,’ says Natalia. ‘I’ve been asked many times “what is your speciality”. I don’t think I have an industry, even though I love fitness myself, but it’s about the task and the things that need to get done in the project that you get.’ You played football for like 15 years. How important is it for you to exercise? ‘Well, exercising is part of my life. To have the pace I have, you need to exercise. I cannot do it without it. Soccer is the sport I like to watch live or on TV. But working out myself, it can be cardio or strength training or any different kind just to get yourself moving.’ Football as a team sport, do you think that playing football has helped you in your career? ‘Yes. I usually say that everything is applicable to a company because you set the goals, you work as a team, and have all these things you want to achieve. To win the league or win a game. I think that’s the base where you get your discipline, when you play in a team, and also the team´s understanding in setting goals.’ Let’s move on to the next question. What has been the greatest learning for you when it comes to working in different countries and industries that have helped you with your career? ‘I think it is understanding the culture. Sometimes I don’t understand, but the understanding that you don’t understand and need to adapt to different cultures, that’s a great learning.’ Natalia continues stressing the international experience from work in different companies and in different countries. ‘It’s very beneficial in terms of building your knowledge bank and putting it together. I would say the cultures and the countries experience. I can really understand why Asian people act in some way, even if I don’t understand.’ Are you more flexible to understanding and taking in? ‘Well, I think I am super flexible. The thing is that sometimes I don’t understand them, but I have the knowledge that I don’t understand, but this is the way it is. I cannot change it.’ Natalia was hired in Sweden and sent to kick off Fitness24Seven in Thailand. She is now one and a half years into that venture, going back and forth. If we look at your career, you have already succeeded in a lot of things. What is the best decision, or decisions, you have made in your career and what does the word success mean to you? ‘Success. That’s a word that many people will relate maybe to money or career. For me, success is to work with something that you enjoy. When you wake up every day and want to go to work, and you don’t want to go home from work, that’s success for me, because then I’m passionate about what I’m doing, and I also have the passion for the things that I’m doing. I think the passion I have is to build companies or to turn around companies, so I think success is not necessarily connected to money in my case. It’s more about the experience I get in the different countries. I am grateful for the chance to work abroad. Not everybody can do that, and I am honoured to get the missions abroad because it is success for myself.’ ‘My work is very hard, but I don’t feel my work is work. I really feel it’s just fun. For me, it’s very challenging, but the day I don’t like it or I don’t feel it’s fun, I will not work at that position anymore. The day I don’t develop, I will move on because I need that development all the time. That’s maybe why I move around. Maybe two years is usually what I have in each company or country because I need to develop. I am not a maintainer.’ What tips do you have to someone who wants to pursue a career in the fitness industry? What experience and skills do you think it is good to have? ‘I wouldn’t say only fitness industry, because again, I’m going back to… relate to what a mission is. What is your mission? I think curiosity is super important because if you’re not curious, you will not find out things. There is not a silver plate served for you with all the knowledge that you to know to do something. You need to find out for yourself, so curiosity would be one word.’ ‘Second word would be courage. It can be scary to move abroad. New culture, new language, new food. Most of us people are very comfortable, don’t want to move on from their comfort zone. So move out of your comfort zone, and have the courage to do that.’ ‘The third thing, if you don’t have the passion for what you’re doing, you will not succeed. You need to have the passion, and you need to feel it is fun. So I think to find something that you enjoy in terms of passion.’ Last question. Recently, you opened your third branch in Sathorn Thani. Will you continue to grow here in Thailand, and do you have any other news you would like to share with the public? ‘We are here to take over, so we are growing. It’s going a bit slower than planned because of different circumstances, but for sure we are here to take over. We will open a lot of gyms soon. We have about three more locations planned in pipeline right now.’ Interview by Albert Persson Edit by Christer Nilsson Previous Next

On 28 February, SweCham visited Dynapac Road Equipment Thailand at their Customer Center in Bangna.  Big thanks to Mr. Ihab Eldessouky (Regional General Manager) and Khun Kawita Doungkaew (Project Management APAC/Executive Assistant) for the warm welcome and the great hospitality extended to our Executive Director Dr. Pojanath Bhatanacharoen.  < Back Big thanks to Dynapac for the warm welcome to their Bangna Customer Center 15 May 2024 On 28 February, SweCham visited Dynapac Road Equipment Thailand at their Customer Center in Bangna. Big thanks to Mr. Ihab Eldessouky (Regional General Manager) and Khun Kawita Doungkaew (Project Management APAC/Executive Assistant) for the warm welcome and the great hospitality extended to our Executive Director Dr. Pojanath Bhatanacharoen. The visit offered valuable insights into Dynapac’s products and services. As the leading global supplier of high-tech soil and asphalt rollers, light equipment, and pavers, Dynapac is renowned for their high-quality and innovative machinery. A standout example of this is their Z.ERA programme, which is focused on leading the industry towards a carbon-neutral future. The program is concentrating on the use of alternative fuels such as battery-driven engines and hydrogen power solutions, to reduce their carbon footprint. Dynapac’s dedication to sustainability, innovation and reliability is integral to their aim of enhancing customer performance, positioning Dynapac as a trusted and reliable partner in the industrial sector. The SweCham team looks forward to developing new opportunities and partnerships with Dynapac in the future! To discover more about Dynapac, please visit https://dynapac.com/en/ Previous Next