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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

It was a pleasure for SweCham to bring together the Raoul Wallenberg Institute (RWI) and Alfa Laval. < Back Alfa Laval and Raoul Wallenberg Institute: A Productive Collaboration for Human Rights in Thailand 10 Sept 2025 On Wednesday 10 September, It was a pleasure for SweCham to bring together the Raoul Wallenberg Institute (RWI) led by Khun Christian Ranheim , Regional Director, Asia and Khun Prasit Sriadsadawutthakul , Vice President (Food and Water), SEA of Alfa Laval. Our Executive Director, Anna Olsson-Moore, facilitated a wonderful discussion about a potential partnership to promote human rights in Thailand. The discussion focused on RWI's work and potential collaborations to enhance human rights in Thailand. At SweCham, we are committed to promoting the Swedish value of co-creation, bringing together diverse stakeholders from the academic, private, and public sectors. We are proud to play a role in building an inclusive community that leaves no one behind. Previous Next

[Member Promo] Have your lung, heart, and brain checked on your birthday and get a free 01 Flu vaccine < Back BNH Birthday Campaign 2024 20 May 2024 Happy Birthday to You! Have a Healthy Year Ahead! Have your lung, heart, and brain checked on your birthday and get a free 01 Flu vaccine What is 2C1U? An early detection for stroke, heart disease, and lung cancer by performing: ✅ Low-dose CT scan for lung cancer screening ✅ Cardiac CT for calcium scoring ✅ Carotid doppler ultrasound Why 2C1U? Because ‘heart disease’ is the no. 1 killer worldwide!!! The brain, heart, and lungs are the three main organs that work together and perform heavy tasks throughout the body. If a disease occurs in any of these systems, there is a high chance that it will affect the other interconnected systems. It is better to prevent harmful stroke and heart and lung diseases by taking care of one's health, being aware of any symptoms or abnormalities that may occur in the body and assessing the risk factors associated with them. Generally, high blood fat levels may not show any symptoms, but they can be detected through blood tests that measure cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Learn more about the diseases and 2C1U package here => https://shorturl.at/uBJS8 For an appointment, please email minh.ba@bnh.co.th or call BNH hospital at 02-020-0700 Ext. 1813 Previous Next

Come and meet Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn Bangkok at the 71st Thailand Expo at Booth G50-51, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (Hall 5-6) from 22 to 25 August 2024 for some exclusive offers! < Back Discovery Thailand Room Promotion with Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn Bangkok [Member Promotion] 19 Aug 2024 Come and meet Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn Bangkok at the 71st Thailand Expo at Booth G50-51, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (Hall 5-6) from 22 to 25 August 2024 for some exclusive offers! Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn Bangkok is excited to offer expo attendees a special room voucher valued at THB 1,000 when purchased at the fair (room payable later upon arrival). Or, if you prefer, you can buy the voucher to be used for full-price rooms including: 💠 Superior Mahanakhon at THB 3,900 💠 Superior Sky Mahanakhon at THB 4,100 💠 Executive Superior Sky Mahanakhon with lounge access and breakfast for two persons at THB 5,300 Plus, you will receive THB 300 food and beverage credit per stay as well. If you can’t make it to the fair, Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn Bangkok is selling room vouchers via Line: @eastingrandsathorn from 15 to 31 August 2024. Book directly with the reservations team at rsvn@eastingrandsathorn.com or visit www.eastingrandsathorn.com for more information. Previous Next

Big thanks to Saab for your warm welcome on the SweCham Member visit! < Back SweCham Member Visited Saab! 18 Apr 2023 This month, the SweCham team visited our Member, Saab, at their office. Many thanks to Khun Fredrik Lindblom , Head of Saab Thailand and Governor of SweCham, for his warm welcome! During our visit, we gained more insights into the partnership between Saab and the Thai industry. As Saab has been active in Thailand since the mid-1980s, the company has transferred important advanced technology and know-how to the locals. Moreover, Saab’s world-leading position in civil air traffic management is reflected in Thailand where their solutions are in operation at Thailand’s largest airports. The SweCham team was very grateful for the valuable information we gained during this visit. Furthermore, our visit led us to discuss Thailand’s economy and how we could support Saab. We also shared information about the SweCham activities and projects, such as our advocacy work, events, members’ projects, etc. Additionally, we discussed the opportunities to work together on future projects. The SweCham team looks forward to developing new opportunities and collaborations with Saab in the future! To discover more about Saab, please visit: www.saab.com Previous Next

SweCham President Khun Peter Bjork, Vice President Khun Jan Eriksson, Board Member Khun Per Lindblom, and Executive Director Khun Anna Olsson-Moore attended the launch of the 2025 European Business Position Paper in Bangkok. < Back SweCham Team Attends 2025 European Business Position Paper Launch in Bangkok 15 May 2025 On Thursday 15 May, SweCham President Khun Peter Bjork, Vice President Khun Jan Eriksson, Board Member Khun Per Lindblom, and Executive Director Khun Anna Olsson-Moore attended the launch of the 2025 European Business Position Paper in Bangkok. The paper is titled 'Elevating Thailand’s Competitiveness: Driving Economic Transformation and Regulatory Reforms.' At the launch, Ms. Renita Bhaskar, Minister Counsellor, Head of Trade and Economic Affairs, EU Delegation to Thailand, emphasized the Position Paper's importance. She stated it proves EABC's commitment to Thailand and supports the government's goal of transforming Thailand into a modern, high-income economy driven by competitiveness, sustainability, technology, and innovation. Moreover, Mrs. Krongkanit Rakcharoen, Director-General of the Department of European Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Thailand, also highlighted that the document results from European businesses' firsthand experience across various sectors in Thailand. She affirmed that the Ministry values these opinions and welcomes constructive ideas and deeper engagement from the European private sector, based on a shared goal of bringing the best out of Thailand. The EABC's European Business Position Paper represents the unified voice of European business in Thailand. It is key to enhancing the country's global competitiveness. By implementing these recommendations, Thailand can strengthen its position as a leading regional hub. Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce remains committed to collaborating with the EABC -The European Chamber of Commerce Thailand, Thai government, and other stakeholders for the betterment of the Thai economy. Digital version is now available here! Previous Next

< Back SweCham Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2023, 31 March 2023 We would like to warmly thank all members and friends who attended our Annual General Meeting (AGM) last week at the Landmark Bangkok Hotel ! On 30 March, SweCham had the honour of organising our Annual General Meeting (AGM) followed by networking drinks and a delicious dinner. At the AGM, we presented SweCham’s activities over the past year, including a recap of projects and a financial update, followed by the election of board governors. A big congratulation to Mr. Peter Björk who was re-elected for his 4th term as President by the SweCham Board! The evening continued with the special post-meeting dinner. We were honoured to be joined by Mr. Chanin Khaochan, Deputy Secretary General of Thailand Board of Investment, who shared with us updates on the current investment climate in Thailand and the new investment policy that encourages Thailand’s economy to be competitive, innovative and inclusive. Mr. Chanin expressed appreciation of the Thai-Swedish relationship and Swedish investors, welcoming the Swedish expertise in areas such as circular economy, green energy and waste management. We would like to extend our warm thanks to Mr. Chanin Khaochan for the interesting presentation that generated many questions from the floor and a very dynamic discussion. Guests enjoyed a delicious 4 course dinner accompanied by exquisite wine, and we would like to thank our Event Partner the Landmark Bangkok Hotel and our wine sponsor Spica Thailand for enabling such a great dining experience. SweCham would like to thank everyone who came and took part in our AGM and dinner. We also wish to thank the Ambassador, H.E. Mr. Jon Åström Gröndahl for his gracious presence and continuous support of the Thai-Swedish business community. Click Below for the Full Photo Book! Would you like to join the SweCham? Find out more about our membership and email contact@swecham.com for more information! 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

< Back Thailand Monthly Economic Monitor for March 2025 Thailand’s economy grew by 3.2 percent year-on-year in Q4 2024, driven by a rebound in public investment and strong electronics exports, while private consumption saw a modest boost from fiscal stimulus. Summary: Thailand’s economy grew by 3.2 percent year-on-year in Q4 2024, driven by a rebound in public investment and strong electronics exports, while private consumption saw a modest boost from fiscal stimulus. High-frequency indicators in January suggest continued expansion, supported by strong goods exports, improving investment, and a tourism rebound despite global trade uncertainty. The Bank of Thailand lowered the policy rate to 2.0 percent in February to ease debt pressures, while inflation remained within target. Despite a stronger current account balance, financial markets fluctuated, with the Thai baht depreciating in early March on general US dollar strength. Download the full report here Previous Next

SweCham is looking for an Events and Marketing Officer to join our team!  Are you a creative person with a can-do mindset who is looking to advance your career and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic setting?  Then this is the perfect opportunity for you! < Back SweCham is hiring! 28 May 2024 SweCham is looking for an Events and Marketing Officer to join our team! Are you a creative person with a can-do mindset who is looking to advance your career and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic setting? Then this is the perfect opportunity for you! 📍 Location: Bangkok, Thailand 🗓️ Start date: As soon as possible How to Apply We are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis until a suitable candidate has been identified so please submit your applications as soon as possible. Applications should be written in English and consist of a short CV and cover letter highlighting relevant qualifications and experience. Applications should be submitted via email and sent to director@swecham.com . See the details in the fliers below and apply now! Previous Next

CAKE, the Swedish manufacturer of zero-emission lightweight, premium electric motorcycles, made its Thailand launch on 18 November 2023. < Back CAKE Electrifies Thailand with the Launch of Zero-Emission Electric Motorcycles 20 Nov 2023 CAKE, the Swedish manufacturer of zero-emission lightweight, premium electric motorcycles, made its Thailand launch on 18 November 2023. Four CAKE models are on sale here: the commuter bike Makka Flex, Ösa a powerful utility machine, and finally two strong off roaders, Kalk INK Race and Kalk OR. CAKE’s local partner is Stallions Motor, a leading motorcycle dealer and manufacturer with a nationwide sales, service and marketing network. Accelerating further and in line with ongoing expansion in North American and European cities, this deal signifies the next step in CAKE's distribution strategy for the Asian market. ‘Our venture into Thailand, a key electric two-wheeler market, is a pivotal moment,’ says Stefan Ytterborn, founder and CEO of CAKE. ‘The partnership with Stallions Motor, known for their commitment, experience and quality, represents our shared vision for a zero-emission future’ Ytterborn adds. Check out more about the electric motorcycles and the Thai offering at https://ridecakethailand.com or visit CAKE’s showroom at 1119 Charoen Krung Road in Bangkok. Text: Mr. Christer Nilsson Photo credits: Mr. Christer Nilsson Mr. Anders Frummerin Mrs. Chotikorn Jeanguenin Previous Next

Hosted by the Ministry of Commerce, the expo brought together over 200 local entrepreneurs, all focused on creating a more sustainable economy. < Back SweCham proudly supports Thailand's sustainable development goals! 31 Aug 2025 Our Vice President, Khun Tomas Julin , and the member of Board of Governor, Khun Phanitanan Sanitprachakorn , represented Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce at the opening ceremony of the Opening Ceremony of Thailand Local SDGs Plus Expo 2025. Hosted by the Ministry of Commerce, the expo brought together over 200 local entrepreneurs, all focused on creating a more sustainable economy. From eco-friendly food to health products and innovative solutions, this event perfectly showcases the power of local businesses to drive sustainable development. We are excited to support their journey toward domestic and international success! Previous Next