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On 13 March, the SweCham team visited our Premium Member, Fitness24Seven (Thailand) Ltd. at their Summer Hill branch! < Back SweCham Team Visited Fitness24Seven 13 Mar 2023 Big thanks to the Country Manager, Khun Malin Westin, and the Fitness24Seven team for their warm welcome and for showing us around their facilities. The SweCham team thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to explore the gym and learn more about the daily operations of Fitness24Seven in Thailand. Fitness24Seven believes that health, fitness and gyms are for everyone. Therefore, they offer affordable price options and 24-hour access for their members no matter which country you are in. This is clearly shown through the fact that you as a member can utilise all the Fitness24Seven facilities worldwide without having to pay any additional fees. With a variety of equipment and services available, the staff and personal trainers offer their members professional guidance in the planning and execution of individual, as well as team training session so that every member can reach their goals. Furthermore, the Fitness24Seven team aspires to promote inclusivity and positive motivation for all their members. To further show their commitment, Fitness24Seven has a gym room that is exclusive for women, this all-women’s gym includes all the equipment that is also available in the main gym area. The SweCham team looks forward to developing new opportunities and collaborations with the Fitness24Seven team in the future. To learn more about Fitness24Seven, please visit: https://th.fitness24seven.com/en/ Previous Next

On 25 June, 2024, Business Sweden hosted the ‘Pioneer the Possible Thailand 2024: Green Production’ event at True Digital Park. < Back Pioneer the Possible: Green Production 27 Jun 2024 On 25 June, 2024, Business Sweden hosted the ‘Pioneer the Possible Thailand 2024: Green Production’ event at True Digital Park. The event began with opening speeches by Mrs. Anna Jakenberg Brinck, Chargé d'Affaires, at the Embassy of Sweden, and Mr. Kacper Pierzynowski, Trade Commissioner of Sweden to Thailand followed by a keynote speech by Mrs. Siripen Kiatfuengfoo, Deputy Director General, Office of Industrial Economics (OIE), Ministry of Industry. All emphasised the importance of international cooperation in advancing sustainable manufacturing. The discussions throughout the morning focused on driving sustainable manufacturing through Thai-Swedish collaboration. A significant portion of the dialogue revolved around the promotion of green production methods. Speakers highlighted innovative approaches to manufacturing that aim to minimise environmental impact. These included setting clear goals and targets for your organisations, kick-starting a monitoring process to measure progress, using renewable energy sources including solar panel in factories, and encouraging green supply chain by working with suppliers to improve their standards. Their insights provided a roadmap for companies looking to transition to more sustainable practices. The Thai-Swedish collaboration was manifested further in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony between Business Sweden and the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). The aim is to work together to achieve carbon neutrality through promoting the green transition in the areas of green production, green mobility, and Energy transition. Big thanks to the speakers Dr. Savanit Boonyasuwat, Vice Chairman of the BCG Pillar at the FTI, Mr. Chanchai Chalokkongtavorn, Senior Plan and Policy Analyst, OIE, Ministry of Industry, Mr. Tommaso Origo, Managing Director of Electrolux Professional, Mr. Polawat Phrirojchaikul, Managing Director of Reflex Packaging, Dr. Umairah Nizam, LCA Coordinator at Camfil, Mr Kongkiat Teekamongkol, Managing Director of Camfil Thailand, and Mr. Peter Borjesson, Vice President of Government & Industry Relations at Ericsson. Dr. Pojanath Bhatanacharoen, Executive Director of SweCham, moderated the session. All the participants enjoyed valuable networking opportunities, connecting with like-minded professionals committed to sustainability. Big thanks to all speakers and participants for their insightful contributions and engagement. We look forward to following the development of the collaborative efforts and best practices between Thailand and Sweden in the green production area! 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

We're thrilled to welcome our newest premium member, Phyathai Hospital < Back A Warm Welcome to the Trusted Healthcare Excellence for Expats in Thailand, Phyathai Hospital Group 31 Jul 2025 We're thrilled to welcome our newest premium member, Phyathai Hospital With more than 40 years of experience, Phyathai Hospital Group began its journey with the opening of its first hospital in Bangkok. Over the decades, the group has expanded its reach, now operating multiple facilities across Bangkok and other parts of Thailand. Known for its comprehensive medical services, advanced technology, and a commitment to compassionate care, these hospitals have become leaders in healthcare across the region. A very warm welcome to the representative of Phyathai Hospital, Khun Ratiwan Pinyojirakit (International Collaboration Marketing Division Manager), Khun Siriroj Rodchuer (International Collaboration Marketing Department Manager), and Khun Lalita Ranglamoon (Domestic Foreign Customer Department Manager). The SweCham community is delighted to welcome Phyathai Hospital Group. Their collaboration signifies a valuable addition to our network, enhancing access to trusted healthcare excellence for expats in Thailand. We look forward to a fruitful partnership that benefits our members and strengthens the overall well-being of the international community. To learn more, please click here! Interested in joining the Thai-Swedish business community and connecting to the SweCham network? Please contact us at director@swecham.com Previous Next

SweCham is thrilled to welcome Project Performance Limited, our new Corporate Member, to our vibrant community! < Back Warm welcome to our new Corporate Member, Project Performance Limited 6 Mar 2024 Welcome SweCham Newest Corporate Member! 🇸🇪🇹🇭 SweCham would like to warmly welcome our new Corporate Member Project Performance Limited to the Thai-Swedish business community! Your clean and profitable project is Project Performance Limited’s commitment. Project Performance Limited advises developing and financing of sustainable projects. Their experience in Southeast Asia, China and Japan since 1986 includes: ✅ Production of biochemicals, pulp and paper ✅ Generation and storage of renewable energy ✅ Production of renewable fuels They deliver efficient ecological and economical solutions based on long experience and strong relationships with experts and contractors for engineering, technology, fabrication and construction, including main contractors. K-solutions by Project Performance Limited quickly establishes a winning team of stakeholders for implementing your project and expediently creates efficient cooperation and mutual trust; effectively enabling your successful project. Big warm welcome to the representative, Mr Daniel Pålsson (Director of Project Performance Limited) and thank you very much for visiting us at the SweCham office today! To learn more about Project Performance Limited and for queries, please email contact@projectperformance.asia For more information, please visit: www.projectperformance.asia Previous Next

SweCham would like to warmly welcome our new Start-Up Corporate Member, SIIS -Scandinavian Institute of Innovation and Sustainability, to the Thai-Swedish business community! < Back Warm welcome to our new SweCham member SIIS! 23 Feb 2024 Welcome SweCham Newest Start-Up Corporate Member! 🇸🇪🇹🇭 SweCham would like to warmly welcome our new Start-Up Corporate Member, SIIS -Scandinavian Institute of Innovation and Sustainability, to the Thai-Swedish business community! The SIIS is a team of Thai and Swedish professionals with more than 30 years of experience in Education, Training and Consulting in Thailand, Southeast Asia and Sweden. Their mission is to empower young leaders and enthusiasts to create a sustainable future for all. We offer camps in Sweden, the leading country of innovation and sustainability, where the participants can develop their leadership skills and learn about cutting-edge sustainability practices. We also organise preparation courses for Asian students going to Sweden, university development programmes and leadership training and coaching for the private and public sectors in Thailand and Sweden. Big warm welcome to the representatives Mr Peter Björk, SIIS President, and Ms Parityada Punthapong, SIIS Managing Director. To learn more about SIIS Scandinavian Institute of Innovation and Sustainability and for queries, please email info@siisthailand.com . For more information, please visit www.siisthailand.com Previous Next

Yesterday, Khun Anna Olsson-Moore, SweCham Executive Director, had a chance to visit the innovative ergonomic lifting devices from Binar Handling AB at the YUASA Grand Fair 2025 < Back SweCham Visit the Swedish Innovation- Binar Handling AB- at the YUASA Grand Fair 2025 6 Feb 2025 Yesterday, Khun Anna Olsson-Moore, SweCham Executive Director, had a chance to visit the innovative ergonomic lifting devices from Binar Handling AB at the YUASA Grand Fair 2025, located at Bitec Bangna from 5-7 February 2025. We learned so much about their innovative ergonomic lifting devices, designed to create a safer and more efficient workplace. Thank you Khun Franz Christoph Hampel for sharing your expertise and passion. As a Swedish voice and body, we're incredibly proud of the positive impact their products are making. Previous Next

Ericsson’s business relations with Thailand can be traced back to 1908, when the first Ericsson switch was installed in Bangkok. < Back Ericsson’s 90-Year Anniversary Celebration in 1997 – Revisiting Milestones in Innovation 26 Sept 2024 ‘ Ericsson to celebrate 90 year anniversary ’ by Christer Nilsson from STEP Magazine Vol. 7/No. 1, March 1998 “This was just the beginning. The next 90 years will be even more exciting for Thailand," said Dr. Lars Ramqvist CEO of Ericsson when he met Thai press in Bangkok. Ninety years after the first Ericsson switch, with a capacity of 2,400 lines, was installed in Bangkok, Ericsson's present CEO, Dr. Lars Ramqvist visited Thailand to celebrate the event. Dr. Ramqvist told the audience that the currency unrest in Asia will have less effect on the telecom industry than on industry in general. "That was also the case when Sweden faced a similar crisis in the early 1990's. Investment in telecommunications infrastructure went on even as banks and finance companies had to restructure. I believe this will be the case in Asia as well." In his presentation Dr. Ramqvist also touched upon the next generation of mobile phones, which will be supported by a standard called WCDMA. "WCDMA was approved by the world's leading telecom suppliers at a meeting in Paris last week. This technology will give you mobile phones with full motion video in a addition to perfect sound. Trial networks are rolled out this year in Europe and Asia," said Dr. Ramqvist. Telecommunications operators in this region are not unhurt by the raging currency storm. Many operators have huge loans in US dollars to pay off. At the same time phone users have become more economical and cut down on talk time and other network usage. "We have a long-term commitment to our clients. We will talk to those who have problems and we will help them to the best of our ability to get over this hard period," said Dr. Ramqvist who met with all Ericsson's major clients in Thailand during the visit. He also saw PM Chuan Leekpai at Government House. There has been talk of cash-strapped Thai cellular operator TAC letting their supplier, Motorola from the US, help out by direct investments in TAC. Would Ericsson consider such investments in a Thai operator, if asked? "No. We are a supplier. Operators are customers and we will never compete with our customers. This is a firm Ericsson policy," emphasized Mr. Jan Kemvall, President of Ericsson Thailand Ltd. "However we do of course have co- operation projects with Thai companies." Despite the Asian unrest the Ericsson group posted its strongest result ever for 1997 with a 70 percent profit before tax increase to SEK 17,218 Million. Sales amounted to SEK 179,770 Million, up 30 percent. The Thai company managed to increase sales up 53.5 percent to THB 10,068 Million. At the same time income before taxes sunk by 3 percent to THB 200 Million, mostly due to unfavourable currency fluctuations and the slowdown of the Thai economy. "We expect flat growth in Asia this year. But that at a very high level," commented Mr. Bengt Forssberg, Chairman of Ericsson Thailand and Senior Vice President, Ericsson. During his visit in Thailand, Dr. Ramqvist also presented some donations. Ericsson announced a THB 9 Million donation for Thai postgraduates to further their Master or Ph.D degrees. At another event, a 1,200 line MDI 10 private branch exchange was donated to the Dhammkaya Temple. Previous Next

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SIIS will travel to Sweden the first week of February 2025 with a group of Thai SMEs and executives keen to learn more about Innovation, Sustainability and Digitalization in Sweden. < Back [Press Release] SIIS is launching a program to Sweden in Innovation and Digitalization for SMEs 25 Nov 2024 SIIS will travel to Sweden the first week of February 2025 with a group of Thai SMEs and executives keen to learn more about Innovation, Sustainability and Digitalization in Sweden. Peter Bjork, President of SIIS says: “The Swedish approach to innovation demonstrates that businesses can be powerful catalysts for global change, turning sustainability from a cost center into our generation's most significant competitive advantage. We want to bring Thai SMEs and interested executives to Stockholm and the Malardalen region to learn from the Swedish Champions”. The SIIS Innovation and Digitalization Program, in partnership with KTH Innovation and the Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship—two of Sweden’s leading academic institutions together with other world-renowned companies and organizations—distills decades of Swedish expertise into a five-day transformative experience providing a strategic bridge connecting the participants current business reality to a future of leadership, where digital technologies create unprecedented transparency and circular economy models redefine resource utilization. SIIS program connects purpose-driven innovators, challenges traditional thinking, and equips leaders with the tools to reimagine, redesign, and rebuild. We believe every global challenge is an opportunity for meaningful transformation also taking into account ESGs impact on the SDGs. SIIS Managing Director Parityada Punthapong explains further: “Sweden is world class in innovation, digitalization and sustainability. It is high time that Thai SMEs goes overseas to learn from the Swedish companies and universities how this come about. This program offers a unique opportunity as it combines visits to companies and universities and with integrated workshops in the program, we are very excited about it”. For more information on the program please contact SIIS Mob 0897740118 or peter@ccm.co.th www.siisthailand.com Previous Next

We were thrilled to welcome Tand Co. Ltd., the official distributor of TePe in Thailand, Toothbrush by dentists, in Thailand since 2010, to the SweCham Office yesterday. < Back Exciting discussions with the powerhouse behind TePe in Thailand, Tand Co. Ltd 25 Jan 2024 We were thrilled to welcome Tand Co. Ltd., the official distributor of TePe in Thailand, Toothbrush by dentists, in Thailand since 2010, to the SweCham Office yesterday. We had a fruitful discussion about potential future collaborations and shared our vision for promoting Swedish sustainability in the Thai market. A big thank you to Khun Cattleya Jaruthavee for the insightful visit and lovely gift, TePe toothbrushes. We look forward to exploring exciting opportunities together! ✨ Explore other SweCham news and activities at www.swecham.com/ Previous Next

Antito will be excitedly celebrating its fantastic 3-year anniversary, and what an incredibly memorable year of meeting wonderful new guests and sharing great food and drinks it has been! < Back Antiti's 3rd Anniversay: A Celebration of Culinary Joy, at Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn Bangkok! 13 Nov 2024 Antito will be excitedly celebrating its fantastic 3-year anniversary, and what an incredibly memorable year of meeting wonderful new guests and sharing great food and drinks it has been! Since opening its doors in December 2021, the zesty and vibrant resto-bar has been happily delighting guests with its creative and flavourful Italian cuisine and getting rave reviews, so we would like to sincerely thank everyone by giving away a very special gift as we say a fond farewell to 2024 and a warm welcome to 2025. Guests who spend a minimum of THB 3,000 net per bill per table (after discounts) will receive one complimentary bottle of premium beverage from 1-30 December 2024 (one bill per table). Come and joyfully celebrate our 3rd anniversary with us, and rest assured it will be an unforgettable experience for all! Antito is open daily from 12.00 - 23.30 hrs., featuring a lively soundtrack from our in-house resident DJ every Friday – Saturday from 17.30 – 20.30 hrs. Visit their website at www.eastingrandsathorn.com Follow them on www.facebook.com/AntitoBangkok or IG: antitobangkok Previous Next