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< Back Swiss-Thai X SweCham: Young Professional Networking, 19 September 2024 On 19 September 2024, Young Professionals converged at the Oriental Residence Bangkok for an engaging evening of networking, organised by the Swiss-Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce. The event was a vibrant blend of insightful discussions and lively interactions, designed to foster connections among emerging leaders. The night began with an inspiring fireside chat featuring our prominent speakers, 🔹 𝗗𝗿. 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘄𝘂𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗻𝘀𝘂, 𝗠𝗗, 𝗛𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 🔹 𝗞𝗵𝘂𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲, 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗥 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿, 𝗜𝗞𝗘𝗔 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 🔹 𝗗𝗿. 𝗞𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗞𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗮, 𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼-𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝘂𝘃𝗺𝗶 🔹 𝗞𝗵𝘂𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗴, 𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘂𝘁 (𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱) 𝗖𝗼., 𝗟𝘁𝗱. Each speaker shared unique perspectives on entrepreneurship, corporate success, and career progression, sparking meaningful conversations and offering valuable insights for advancing professional paths. Following the chat, guests enjoyed an energetic networking session, where they had the opportunity to connect with peers and industry veterans. A heartfelt thank you to the Swiss-Thai Chamber of Commerce for their crucial role in making this event a success. We also extend our gratitude to the Oriental Residence Bangkok for your engagement and contributions, which were essential in making the event truly special. Lastly, a big thank you to everyone who joined us at SweCham Business Connect! Your presence made the event special, and we look forward to seeing you at our future gatherings. Stay tuned for more events. Click here for the full Photo Book! Previous Next

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< Back Congratulations to Elekta on their launch of SPECTRA project in Thailand! 17 Nov 2023 On 11 November, the Swedish cancer care specialist introduced SPECTRA (Sustainability Practice for Enhancing Cancer Treatment in Radiotherapy) at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. This initiative, supported by Japan External trade Organization (JETRO), aims to elevate treatment planning quality, fostering improved clinical outcomes for diverse cancer cases through an educational program in Thailand, powered by a sustainable cloud platform. With a sharp focus on prevalent cancer types like Cervical, Breast, Lung, and Liver, SPECTRA is set to make a significant impact on cancer care. We were honoured to have our President, Mr. Peter Björk, and Executive Director Dr. Pojanath Bhatanacharoen, present insights on Cancer Care in Sweden at this momentous occasion. Supporting a Swedish company dedicated to such a vital cause is a privilege, knowing the far-reaching positive effects it will have on people's well-being. Special thanks to the Elekta Team, Mr. Marco Lee, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific Japan, Mr. Yohei Watanabe, Head of Marketing – APJ, Mr. William Starbuck, Clinical Project Lead, Intercontinental Region, and Ms Fanny Suen,Marketing Communication Specialist, for the invitation to this significant event. It was also a pleasure meeting Associate. Prof. Dr. Chonlakiet Khorprasert, President of THASTRO, Chulalongkorn University, Mr. Akira Miyakoshi, Vice President, JETRO, and Khun Oranuch Patummasoot, Sales Manager at Elekta Limited (Thailand). We eagerly anticipate the opportunities to further enhance collaboration to advance cancer care in Thailand. Previous Next

< Back Swedish Education and Career days, 20-22 October 2023 SweCham would like to extend our thanks to everyone who participated in the Study in Sweden and Alumni Networking at the Swedish Embassy on Friday, 20 October and visited the Sweden Pavilion at the OCSC International Education Expo 2023 between 21 and 22 October. The Study in Sweden and Alumni Networking Event was a success, the event started with a speech from the Swedish Ambassador, H. E. Mrs. Anna Hammargren. This was followed by presentations on studying and living in Sweden from Khun Varaporn Premsot, Cultural Officer, Embassy of Sweden, and Khun Chaidarun Tippawan, Chairperson of Sweden Alumni Network Thailand (SANT)! The universities representatives also shared information about their respective universities, including courses available, entry requirements, scholarship opportunities and accommodation. The evening concluded with networking and discussions of what to expect from student life in Sweden! At the OCSC International Education Expo 2023 last weekend, numerous students and visitors were enthusiastic to delve deeper into the prospects of studying in Sweden and explore the distinctive features of Swedish education. The atmosphere was buzzing with curiosity as attendees engaged in meaningful dialogues and gained valuable insights into the educational practices of Sweden. The students were very excited to talk to the universities represented at the Expo to gain a better understanding of program structures and the opportunities available through studying in Sweden. At both events, students were interested in scholarship opportunities, program offerings, and the overall quality of life in Sweden. Additionally, many were keen to learn about the work opportunities in Sweden post-graduation. We would like to thank Chalmers University of Technology , KTH Royal Institute of Technology , Uppsala University , Study in Sweden and the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok for their outstanding representation of Swedish Education at the networking event and the OCSC International Education Expo ! If you could not attend the Swedish Education and Career Days programme and are interested in learning more about Swedish Education, please visit: https://www.swedish-education.com/ or DM. Previous Next

< Back Warm welcome to our new Start-Up Member, Bangkok Padel 27 May 2024 SweCham would like to warmly welcome our new Start-Up Member, Bangkok Padel, to the Thai-Swedish business community! At Bangkok Padel, they aim to offer a premium experience by combining the best of Thai hospitality and weather with the excitement of the fastest-growing sport in the world – Padel. Their courts are of the best quality, and their location is unrivalled - located in downtown Bangkok. You and your friends, partners, family and colleagues can enjoy the thrills of Padel and, at the same time, have immediate access to hotels, bars, spas, restaurants and public transportation. Big warm welcome to the representative, Mr Anders Frummerin (Co-founder and Director)! To learn more about Bangkok Padel and for queries, please email info@bangkokpadel.com For more information, please visit: www.bangkokpadel.com Previous Next

< Back SweCham Business Connect With Camfil Thailand, 25 May 2023 SweCham Business Connect with Camfil Thailand was a great success! On 25 May, the SweCham Business Connect with Camfil Thailand was successfully organised by SweCham in collaboration with Camfil Thailand at Rembrandt Bangkok Hotel & Suites. The event provided attendees with valuable insights into indoor air quality and Camfil’s Chief Airgonomics Officer initiative, along with fostering meaningful networking opportunities. At the event, Khun Kongkiat Teekamongkol, Managing Director of Camfil Thailand, delivered a captivating presentation on the importance of indoor air quality. Every year, air pollution is one of the issues faced by people in Thailand. We spend up to 90% of our life indoors, and indoor air pollution can substantially influence our health. Moreover, air pollution is also a risk factor for asthma, cancer, cardiovascular disease, amongst other respiratory diseases. This led to why we need a Chief Airgonomics Officer (CAO), the Voice of Clean Air in our workplace, who oversees indoor air quality to protect our health, environment, and well-being. By having the CAO, we can ensure that our employees feel safe when they come to work, which improves their productivity. In addition, this initiative also benefits our planet as it helps minimise air pollution. Attendees were not only engaged in the informative presentation, but they also received a chance to win giveaway Air Image Sensors from Camfil Thailand. Additionally, while enjoying delicious food, desserts, and drinks, everyone had a chance to connect with like-minded people and explore various Camfil products showcased at the event. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Camfil Thailand for sponsoring the event and providing valuable knowledge, as well as encouraging everyone to tackle air pollution problems and be part of the movement to improve indoor air quality. Furthermore, big thanks to all attendees for participating in this event! Click here for the Full Photo Book! To explore more about Camfil Thailand, please visit their website at www.camfil.com/th-th/ To discover more about the CAO initiative, please visit www.chiefairgonomicsofficer.com/en/ As SweCham continuously organises events to create opportunities for our members and friends to connect and stay up to date with new global trends, please stay tuned for more upcoming events. We look forward to seeing you at our next events! Previous Next

< Back The Swedish Education and Career Days Gearing Up for Success 7 Jun 2024 Since 2018, SweCham has organised ‘Swedish Education and Career Days’ at the OCSC International Education Expo to promote Sweden as a study destination for Thai students. Sweden's popularity as a study-abroad destination for Thai students has grown steadily in recent years. The success of previous editions of the event has also generated a significant increase in inquiries from high-calibre Thai students interested in pursuing their education in Sweden. In preparation for our upcoming 7th edition, our Executive Director, Dr Pojanath Bhatanacharoen and our Events and Marketing Officer, Khun Thittiya Sommana, had a fruitful meeting with the organising team from Cityneon Network led by Khun Ladda Patthanun Chaiprasert, Managing Director. We discussed the design of our pavilion and activities for this year's event, exploring the best ways to showcase universities and study opportunities for Thai students. We would like to, once again, thank the Cityneon Network Team for their visit. We look forward to close collaboration with you all! Previous Next

< Back Big thanks to SAS for visiting us at the SweCham office 2 Nov 2023 We were delighted to have Mr. Anders Wahlström, Regional General Manager Asia & Pacific of Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS), visit the SweCham office yesterday. Your presence was greatly appreciated, and we would like to express our gratitude for your time and insights. ✈️ It was such a great opportunity to learn more about the long history between SAS and Thailand, and we are delighted to learn more details about the return of SAS direct flights from Bangkok and the first SAS direct flights from Bangkok to Scandinavia in the past few days. Additionally, it was a great pleasure to have productive discussions and explore potential ways for future collaboration with you. Once again, thank you for taking the time to meet with us. We are excited about the opportunities ahead and appreciate your commitment to strengthening our connection. Want to learn more about SAS? Visit SAS at www.flysas.com/th-en/ Previous Next

< Back Big congratulations to the Swiss-Thai Chamber of Commerce (STCC) on their 25th anniversary 7 Dec 2023 On 30 November, the STCC orchestrated the grand celebration of their 25th Anniversary at the Eastin Grand Hotel Phayathai! SweCham President, Peter Björk, represented the Thai-Swedish business community joined the celebration to congratulate this significant milestone. In 2023, STCC marked this significant milestone, not only for their chamber but for the entire Swiss-Thai business community. Their commitment to making a positive impact on the community was evident on this momentous occasion, as they raised funds for two incredible Swiss non-profit foundations: Child's Dream Foundation and Jan & Oscar Foundation. Thank you for inviting us to participate in this grand celebration. SweCham looks forward to further collaborating with the STCC in the decades to come! Previous Next

< 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

< Back World Bank: Thailand Monthly Economic Monitor 31 May 2023 World Bank: Thailand Monthly Economic Monitor summary The economy is moderately expanding as consumption grows with support from the recovering tourism and labour market. In contrast, manufacturing production and exported goods were in decline due to the decline in external demand. Tourism has picked up from the previous months with a higher number of Chinese visitors and tour groups. There is also an increase in visitors from India, ASEAN, and Europe. Exported goods in March 2023 had the lowest rate compared to the other months of the year, but Thailand is still performing reasonably well compared to the neighbouring countries in Asia. Inflation rate decreases due to wide-range price reductions with lower core and raw food inflation. On the other hand, the energy price inflation increases. As a result of the decline in global oil prices, the government imposes caps on energy prices to alleviate inflation. Fiscal deficit decreases but as the government introduces the cost-of-living support measure, the deficit will remain high. Measures such as electricity price caps would require government subsidies from the central budget. The government also impose a tax cut on diesel to help with the increasing oil price. The government suggested four measures for tax reform: 1) reviewing tax structure; 2) adjusting the system with digital economy; 3) tax reduction for the environmentally friendly activities, and 4) fairer tax approach. These goals will accelerate fiscal consolidation under the medium-term budgetary plan. Thai Baht appreciates in line with the Nominal Effective Exchange Rate as a result of the rise in account surplus. The causes of the surplus were reduction in oil imports and an increase in tourism in the past months. Read the full report at: https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/099342405152332497/pdf/IDU05514ae50030b40460e0876c0ab303ab2f8e0.pdf Previous Next

< Back Team Sweden's 'Study in Sweden on the Road 2023' at Chulalongkorn University 11 Oct 2023 The eighth stop on Study in Sweden ' s roadshow was a fantastic success. Team Sweden met with many different students who were genuinely interested in Sweden. The students were interested in learning how higher education works in Sweden, whether one can manage with just English and how to navigate various aspects of student life, such as living expenses and the Swedish culture. We are happy to have had so many students excited about the opportunity to study in Sweden! If you missed us this time, do not worry! For those interested in studying in Sweden and receiving more information on how you go about fulfilling this dream, you can register for the Swedish Education and Career days 2023 at https://www.swedish-education.com/ Join us at the Study in Sweden and Alumni Networking on Friday, 20 October 2023, from 15:00 to 19:00, at the Embassy of Sweden in Thailand. *Note: No walk-ins. Pre-registration is required for this event. Visit our Swedish Pavilion at the OCSC International Education Expo 2023 on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 October, from 12:00 to 18:00 on the 5th floor, Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon. For more information on Swedish Education and learning the Swedish way, please visit 👉 www.studyinsweden.se . Previous Next