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We're thrilled to announce the Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham) family is growing! < Back Please join us in extending a warm welcome to our newest corporate member, Boxon (Thailand) Co., Ltd. 13 Jun 2025 Boxon (Thailand) is a Swedish packaging partner that adds value to their customers through innovative and sustainable solutions. Their offers are based on four individual parts: Packaging Solutions, Labelling & Traceability, Machines & Equipment, and Services. Customers can choose to use their offers separately or combine them with a comprehensive concept. With experience and expertise since 1932, the company helps customers enhance the experience and visibility of your brand, reduce your carbon footprint, and strengthen your customer relationships. Boxon offers a range of services, from standard packaging to fully automated packaging lines. With in-house designers and engineers, the company can tailor your packaging and design labels according to your wishes. A very warm welcome to the representative of Boxon (Thailand), Khun Allan Riber Nielsen (General Manager ASIA) and Khun Pasakorn Anuchitanukul (Sales Manager Thailand). I'm incredibly excited to share that the addition of Boxon (Thailand) Co., Ltd. brings even more depth and expertise to our Sustain and Innovative Solution in Packaging efforts! Their long-standing commitment to innovative and sustainable packaging solutions perfectly aligns with our mission, and we can't wait to see the valuable contributions and insights they will bring to our discussions and initiatives. To learn more, please visit https://www.boxon.com/ Interested in joining the Thai-Swedish business community and connecting to the SweCham network? Please contact us at director@swecham.com Previous Next

Two Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets by SAAB, owned by the Royal Thai Air Force participated in the Singapore Airshow 2024, Asia's largest aerospace and defence event.  Flown from Surat Thani province, Thailand, to Singapore, these jets showcased the Thai national flag.. < Back Thailand’s Gripen Fighter Jets Join Singapore Airshow 2024 1 Mar 2024 Two Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets by SAAB, owned by the Royal Thai Air Force participated in the Singapore Airshow 2024, Asia's largest aerospace and defence event. Flown from Surat Thani province, Thailand, to Singapore, these jets showcased the Thai national flag, drawing significant attention, to the impressive... Read the full article here: https://www.nationthailand.com/thailand/general/40035807 Previous Next

The recent CEO & C-Level Women Leaders’ Breakfast was a truly inspiring gathering, uniting some of Thailand's most accomplished women leaders across various industries. < Back SweCham Executive Director, Khun Anna, proudly joined CEO & C-Level Women Leaders’ Breakfast- Inspiring Change and Fostering Connections 21 Nov 2024 The recent CEO & C-Level Women Leaders’ Breakfast was a truly inspiring gathering, uniting some of Thailand's most accomplished women leaders across various industries. Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, together with the Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC), Netherlands-Thai Chamber of Commerce (NTCC), Swiss-Thai Chamber of Commerce (STCC), and La French Tech Bangkok, empowered this exclusive event celebrated women’s leadership and explored impactful ways to support the professional advancement of women in Thailand. The morning commenced with a keynote address by Laetitia LIM , CEO of Quividi and a board member of La French Tech Bangkok. Her insights into driving innovation and empowering women in leadership resonated with the audience and set the tone for an engaging session. A highlight of the event was the fireside chat titled "Breaking Barriers: The Challenges Women Face in the Tech Industry" . Moderated by the inspiring Ms. Nichapat (Nicha) Ark , Director for Openspace Ventures, the discussion delved into the unique challenges and opportunities for women in the rapidly evolving tech world. Both the keynote and fireside chat offered valuable perspectives and actionable advice, sparking thoughtful conversations among attendees. Complementing the dynamic discussions was a delightful continental breakfast buffet and coffee, providing the perfect setting for participants to network, exchange ideas, and build meaningful connections. As a proud supporter of this event, SweCham is honoured to join forces with like-minded organisations in promoting gender equality, innovation, and collaboration. This impressive gathering was not only a celebration of women leaders but also a step towards fostering a stronger community of empowered businesswomen in Thailand. Together, we aim to continue inspiring change and supporting women in leadership and looking forward to building on this success and contributing to more such impactful events in the future! Previous Next

We are excited to warmly welcome our newest intern to the SweCham Team! < Back Warmly welcoming Garn to the SweCham Team! 30 Aug 2024 Nichakarn Ounahachat (Garn) is a fresh graduate from Mahidol University International College with a bachelor's degree in international relations and global affairs. She has a strong passion for international relations and trade. Her interests also extend to exploring ways to promote stronger business ties between Thailand and Sweden. During her three-month internship at SweCham, Garn will take on the role of Media and Communications intern for which she is eager to gain deeper insight into Swedish Culture and leverage this experience to enhance her understanding of international business dynamics. By combining her academic experience, she aims to contribute to the Chamber’s mission and is committed to advancing sustainable business practices and promoting cross-cultural understanding. Garn herself is also looking forward to celebrating Swedish business achievements and the SweCham's 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner, seeing it as a valuable opportunity to learn and engage with key players in the Swedish-Thai business community. Please join us in warmly welcoming Garn to the SweCham Team! Previous Next

The company brings the Scandinavian “lösgodis” culture to Thailand through a vibrant kiosk in IconSiam. < Back A Warm Welcoming to Swedish Beloved Confectionery, Softa 30 Aug 2025 Softa was founded by Swedish entrepreneurs Gustaf Ryhed and Kenny Rundh. The company brings the Scandinavian “lösgodis” culture to Thailand through a vibrant kiosk in IconSiam. With a focus on quality, fun, and flavor. Softa offers an authentic taste of Sweden in the heart of Bangkok. Softa is a Swedish-style pick & mix candy kiosk located at IconSiam Bangkok. They offer a wide variety of premium quality imported sweets, focusing on a nostalgic experience and joyful indulgence. A very warm welcome to the representative of Softa representatives, Khun Gustaf Ryhed and Khun Kenny Rundh (CO-founders). SweCham is thrilled to welcome Softa to the Thai-Swedish community. With Khun Gustaf and Kenny, Softa is not just bringing delicious Swedish confections to Thailand; they are introducing the unique and joyful philosophy of Swedish culture. We're excited for them to share a true taste of Sweden right here in the heart of Bangkok. Getting to know more about Softa, please click here: https://www.softa-sweets.com/ Interested in joining the Thai-Swedish business community and connecting to the SweCham network? Please contact us at director@swecham.com Previous Next

SUT Places 2nd in the Northeast Region and Ranks 12th in Thailand in Webometrics World University Rankings < Back SUT in the Latest Webometrics Ranking of World Universities 28 Feb 2023 On 1 February 2023, the rector of Suranaree University of Technology (SUT), Associate Professor Dr. Anan Tongraar, announced the release of the round 1, January 2023 of the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities, which is a comprehensive ranking system that evaluates universities around the world based on two primary factors: the volume of web content and the visibility and impact of these web publications, as determined by the number of external inlinks they receive. The round 1, January 2023 edition used three primary indicators for ranking universities, which include visibility, transparency or openness, and excellence or scholar, accounting for 50%, 10%, and 40%, respectively. The results of this assessment have placed Suranaree University of Technology (SUT) in an impressive position as the 2nd ranked institution in the Northeast region, 4th in the Thai University of Technology category, 12th in Thailand, and 1,347th in the world. This is a remarkable achievement that demonstrates SUT’s commitment to excellence and its pursuit of academic and research excellence on a global scale. Source: http://www.sut.ac.th/2012/news/detail/1/news20230207 (TH version) Previous Next

From 28–29 June 2025, our Executive Director, Anna Olsson-Moore, together with SweCham member Andres Borbon from GLHIP, had the opportunity to join the ISAN MICE Expo 2025 in Khon Kaen, organized by TCEB (Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau). < Back ISAN MICE Expo 2025: Exploring Isan’s MICE Potential 1 Jul 2025 From 28–29 June 2025, our Executive Director, Anna Olsson-Moore, together with SweCham member Andres Borbon from GLHIP , had the opportunity to join the ISAN MICE Expo 2025 in Khon Kaen , organized by TCEB (Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau) . The event focused on positioning Northeastern Thailand as a rising MICE destination under the theme: "A New Chapter of Isan: Rooted Identity, Ready for Global MICE." The program featured business matching, networking, and site visits across Khon Kaen’s key venues including: KICE Convention Center Pullman and Avani Khon Kaen Hotels Mitr Phol Innovation & Research Center Glowfish Khon Kaen Sawathee Community – for a cultural immersion into local heritage The main event at TCDC Khon Kaen included an opening ceremony with high-level speeches, panel discussions on Isan’s economic potential, and an MOU signing to support regional MICE growth. A big thank you to Glowfish Khon Kaen for coordinating our visit, and the Ad Lib Hotel for a warm hospitality during the trip. This was a valuable experience for SweCham, not only for regional networking but also to better understand Khon Kaen’s offerings for potential future events and collaboration. Previous Next

Swedish Thai IT Networking Forum Follow-up seminars and events scheduled by the Embassy < Back Reminiscing The Thai Swedish Networking Forum 2002 - Past Events and Future Steps to Bridge the Digital Divide 10 Oct 2024 [Article from STEP Magazine Vol. 11/No. 2, April 2002] Mobile phones, and increasingly personal digital assistants (PDA's), are common tools in today's wireless society. But can they, and the supporting technologies and know-how that makes it all work in a seamless network, be part in the ongoing effort to bridge the digital divide here and elsewhere? Yes, replied Swedish and Thai experts from industry, government and education. that gathered under the theme "Bridging the digital divide in society", at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center on March 5 for a full day of speeches and discussions. All the “right” people from wireless and IT Thailand showed up at the well-visited event organized by the Embassy of Sweden, Nectec, NSTDA and the Swedish Trade Council in co-operation with the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce Keynote-speakers Prof. Dr. Pairash Thajchayapong. President NSTDA and Mr. Jan Lindgren. Vice President - Mobile Internet Solution, Ericsson Internet Application AB. set the tone by outlining the status of fixed and wireless internet implementation in Thailand and how the wireless industry worldwide is recovering after the many severe dot.com company crashes between 1999 and last year. After them followed a range of presentations showing real cases in govern-ment, city administration, entertainment, education and how it all is financed. Moderators Ms. Anita Jonsson, Director IT & Telecom, Swedish Trade Council and Rear Admiral Prasart Sribhadung, Associate Dean, Graduate School of Inicenct und E-Commerce, ABAC, kept the discussion active and focused during the day which ended with a panel discussion and a lucky draw of two GPRS enabled hand phones sponsored by Ericsson. After the Ambassador's, HE Mr. Jan Nordlander, welcome address, Ms. Gun Eriksson, State Secretary, Ministry of In-dustry. Employment and Communica-tions. Sweden made some opening remarks together with Mr. Chatree Chueyprasit. Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of science, Technology and Environment. "The IT Networking Forum will be followed up by the organising partners in different ways. One idea is to arrange more in-depth seminars covering perhaps one or two of the e-topics now covered more in general during the Networking Forum." says Mr. Bengt G Carlsson, Economic & Commercial Counsellor, Swedish Embassy. There is scope for cooperation on IT issues between the City Administrations of Bangkok and Stockholm respectively. Some sort of twinning arrangement is one of the options that will be looked into. "One event/visit already being scheduled in the IT-field, partly as a result of the Forum, is the visit of an IT-delegation organised by the Swedish-Thai Chamber of Commerce (STCC), located in the province of Jämtland. This delegation will be in Thailand 28 April - 5 May and conduct meetings and seminars both in Bangkok and Khon Kaen," concludes Mr. Carisson. Previous Next

SweCham would like to warmly welcome our new Premium Member, SAS SVERIGE AB, to the Thai-Swedish business community! < Back Warmly welcome SweCham Newest Premium Member, SAS SVERIGE AB! 🇹🇭🇸🇪 26 Aug 2024 SweCham would like to warmly welcome our new Premium Member, SAS SVERIGE AB, to the Thai-Swedish business community! Aviation is a vital part of Scandinavian infrastructure. They maintain the highest frequency of departures to and from Scandinavia and connect smaller regional airports with larger hubs. As part of Star Alliance, they fly customers to 1300 destinations worldwide. Non-stop flights between Bangkok and Copenhagen with excellent connections to rest of Scandinavia and Europe. Using Airbus A350 – 30% more fuel efficient than previous aircrafts used on the route, in a three-class configuration (Business, Premium Economy, Economy) A very warm welcome to SAS SVERIGE AB acting representative, Mr. Shinya Kaneko (Head of Sales, Japan & China). We look forward to fruitful partnership! To learn more about SAS SVERIGE AB, please visit their website: www.flysas.com/th-en/ Interested in joining the Thai-Swedish business community and connecting to the SweCham network? Please contact us at director@swecham.com Previous Next

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We are thrilled to warmly welcome Anna Lindgren to the SweCham Team! < Back SweCham is thrilled to welcome our newest intern! 25 Jul 2024 Anna Lindgren is a fresh graduate of Södertörns University with a bachelor's degree in public law. She spent her formative years in Bangkok and has now returned to gain more insight into the trade and business relationships between Thailand and Sweden. Her passion for international relations and cross-cultural communication, combined with her Thai-Swedish background, brings a unique blend to the SweCham Team. During her three-month internship at SweCham, Anna will fulfill the role of Media and Communications Coordinator, where she is eager to contribute to fostering stronger business ties between the two countries. Please join us in warmly welcoming Anna to the SweCham Team! Previous Next

Starting 1 May 2025, all foreigner traveling to Thailand must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), an online form that replaces the traditional paper-based arrival card for international travelers entering Thailand, within 3 days before arrival.   < Back Thailand Digital Arrival Card System Set to Launch Today! 1 May 2025 Starting today, 1 May 2025, all foreigner traveling to Thailand must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), an online form that replaces the traditional paper-based arrival card for international travelers entering Thailand, within 3 days before arrival. Who must complete the TDAC? All foreign nationals, except: Transit passengers not passing immigration Travelers using border passes When to submit: Within 3 days prior to arrival (including arrival day). Steps: 1. Visit: https://tdac.immigration.go.th 2. Choose individual or group form 3. Fill in personal, travel, accommodation, and health info 4. Submit 5. Save/print confirmation for immigration Read the full article on https://www.tatnews.org/2025/04/thailand-digital-arrival-card-system-set-to-launch-on-1-may-2025/ News Credit: TAT News Previous Next