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< Back Celebrating Fettisdagen - A Taste of Swedish Tradition 13 Feb 2024 Today, we dive into Swedish culture with Fettisdagen, or Fat Tuesday, a day of indulgence and tradition. We would also like to warmly welcome back our previous intern, Olivia Pramchoobua Jakobsson, who has returned to Bangkok for a visit! SweCham team really enjoyed indulging in the iconic Swedish pastry, the semla. A semla isn’t just any bun, it’s a cardamom-spiced bun filled to the brim with almond paste and topped with a generous dollop of whipped cream. The semla, which is quiet rich, was traditionally consumed on Fettisdagen, as the last festive food before Lent's fasting period started. In modern times, the semla is no longer only available on fettisdagen, but throughout January and February. The semla has also been made in more creative ways in recent years, like the Princess semla, which combines the traditional semla with the flavours of a Princess Cake. In Swedish popular culture, the semla is most famously the favourite treat of the Swedish Sherlock Holmes, Ture Sventon! He is the most famous lover of semlor, or as he would call it, ‘temlor’. The semla is an integral part of Swedish culture and identity, and the consumption figures show it! Each year, between 40 and 50 million semlor are consumed, meaning the average Swede eats at least four semlor per year! In Bangkok, the quest for an authentic semla leads to the doors of Mammas kök, and for those not in Bangkok, we encourage you to take up the whisk and treat yourself by making your own semla. It’s a perfect way to connect with Swedish culinary traditions from anywhere in the world. If you would like to make your own semla and need a recipe, please visit: https://sweden.se/culture/food/the-semla-a-swedish-delicacy Previous Next

< Back Warm welcome to our new Platinum Partner, Dynapac 8 May 2024 SweCham would like to warmly welcome our new Platinum Partner, Dynapac Road Equipment (Thailand) Co., Ltd., to the Thai-Swedish business community! Dynapac is a leading supplier of high-tech soil and asphalt rollers, pavers and compaction equipment, committed to strengthening customer performance by being a partner on the road ahead. Dynapac is also represented worldwide via its own regional sales and service offices and cooperates with an extensive and professional distribution network. Big warm welcome to the representatives, Mr Ihab Eldessouky (Regional General Manager) and Ms Kawita Doungkaew (Project Management APAC) To learn more about Dynapac and for queries, please email Kawita.doungkaew@dynapac.com For more information, please visit: dynapac.com/en Previous Next

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< Back Farewell to outgoing Ingvar Krook Intern Elise Ekström 16 May 2023 We would like to warmly thank our outgoing intern, Elise Ekström, the Ingvar Krook Scholar who has been with us for 8 months. Elise has made important contributions to the SweCham Team and Chamber throughout her internship. She has contributed greatly to the SweCham Sustainability Working Group, being active in all meetings and providing effective meeting minutes. Her contributions to our upcoming event, the Sustainability for Business Forum 2023, were much appreciated. Moreover, Elise has supported Team Sweden on various occasions by sharing and exchanging Swedish culture with locals in Thailand at the Swedish Education and Career Days Fair and the European Languages Café. Her engaging personality made her a natural fit for the SweCham networking events, where she was always happy to lend a helping hand and make everyone feel welcome. Additionally, she has helped SweCham carry out our social media content, newsletter, and meetings. SweCham greatly appreciated having Elise with us during the past 8 months. It was a pleasure seeing her grow and gain new skills and experiences. We wish her the best of luck in her future career! Previous Next

< Back SBF2023: Back to Drive Businesses Towards Greater Sustainable Development 30 May 2023 Bangkok, 18 May 2023 at the Landmark Bangkok Hotel — Continuing its success from the past five editions, the Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce , the Netherlands-Thai Chamber of Commerce , the Swiss-Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce , in partnership with multiple foreign chambers in Thailand have gathered around 300 participants for the Sustainability for Business Forum 2023, a full-day forum aiming to promote sustainable development among business based in Thailand. For this edition, the Opening Talk was led by Ms. Thanyaporn Krichtitayawuth , Executive Director of UN Global Compact Network Thailand. Her insights through the newly launched report and study about 5 SDGs Mega Trends in 2023 were brought to the floor. The dramatic rise of interlinked global challenges is forcing executives to navigate new levels of uncertainty. Business leaders are building resilience by incorporating sustainability into their core business operations and strategies. She also added that leveraging innovation and partnerships is proving crucial to delivering shared stakeholder value and competitive advantage. Under the five highlighted sessions, attendees were able to explore Session 1: Sustainable Finance The session focused on exploring investment opportunities within sustainable industries and discovering innovative financial solutions. Ms. Vicky Janssens from Klik Foundation discussed carbon credit trading, highlighting its significance in the realm of sustainability. Mr. Henning Haugerubraten from ResponsAbility shed light on Impact Investment, emphasising its potential for creating positive social and environmental change. Moreover, valuable insights on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) evaluation of companies for sustainable funds were shared by Ms. Marie-Pascale Bonhomme from Amundi Thailand. The session was expertly moderated by Mr. Ben Grozier from the Asian Development Bank. Session 2: Solutions for Industry The second session discussed the challenges and opportunities associated with sustainable sourcing across diverse industries. Mr. Bruno Lhopiteau from Bluebee Technologies shared their case study on the implementation of innovative technology for sustainable asset management during operations. Mr. Jagannathan Srinivasan from Signify discussed what they have implemented to be carbon neutral. Additionally, Mr. Poonperm Vardhanabindu from Bureau Veritas provided valuable perspectives on tracking sustainability performance in the food and beverage supply chain. The session was skillfully moderated by Florian Blin from Artelia, who facilitated a dynamic and thought-provoking discussion. Session 3: Future of Transport This session shed light on the latest advancements in sustainable transport and unveiled strategies for businesses to drive positive change within the transportation industry. Ms. Isawan Kaeochotchuangkul from Rhenus Air & Ocean discussed how freight forwarders are spearheading the efforts in decarbonising transportation. Mr. Rolan Coppens from KLM Royal Dutch Airlines shared KLM’s path to achieving net-zero emissions through the utilisation of sustainable aviation fuel. The crucial aspect of building the necessary infrastructure for electric vehicles was addressed by Mr. Gianandrea Bruzzone from ABB. The session was skillfully moderated by Asst. Prof. Dr. Pantip Piyatadsananon from Suranaree University of Technology ensured an engaging and informative discussion for all participants. Session 4: Inspirational session under the theme of ‘Make Bangkok More Livable’ The session ‘Make Bangkok More Livable’ provided an inspirational platform for start-ups based in Thailand to share their stories of tackling pressing sustainability challenges in the city. The session commenced with Ms. Nantaporn Thiraponphaipoon from Scholars of Sustenance, who presented their innovative approach to addressing the issues of food waste and food insecurity in Thailand since 2016. Following that, Mr. Andreas Wanner from MisterLoo introduced an innovative end-to-end public toilet concept targeting high-footfall locations. Mr. Krisada Kritayakirana from Muvmi then shared their vision of shaping the future of urban mobility through affordable, clean, and safe solutions. Lastly, Ms. Arunee Atipapong from AriAround presented an expanding sustainable ecosystem driven by kindness and sharing as a lifestyle. The session was expertly moderated by Mr. Lars Svensson from Sasin Sustainability & Entrepreneurship Center, fostering an engaging and informative discussion among the participants. Before attendees moved to the last session, an environment specialist from Baker Mckenzie, Dr. Muanjit Chamsilpa, provided valuable insights to the attendees on the readiness of businesses for sustainability-related laws and regulations. Session 5: CEO Panel The panel discussion brought together a distinguished group of CEOs and executives to share their insights and expertise. The panel featured prominent leaders such as Mr. Soonthorn Yongvibulsiri from SCG Packaging Public Co., Ltd, Ms. Anlee Do from Lufthansa Group, Mr. Kongkiat Teekamongkol from Camfil Thailand, and Mr. Sam Yamdagni from Amarenco. The session was moderated by Mr. Bob Fox from JFCCT, who posed thought-provoking questions to the panellists. The forum featured sponsor exhibitions promoting sustainable products and services, including a packaging exhibition by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) . Sponsors include ABB Thailand , ACOEM , Amundi , Artelia , Baker Mckenzie , BECIS , Bluebee Technologies , Greenyellow , JST Group , KLM , L’oreal , Swiss International Air Lines , MAN Energy Solutions , PALO IT , Poolnologies , Sentinel Solution , Signify , Suranaree University of Technology , and VNU Asia Pacific . Click here to check out photos from the SBF 2023 Click here to explore outstanding presentations from our panellists For more information about the forum, please visit www.sustainability4business.com Previous Next

< Back Warm welcome to our new SweCham member Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn Bangkok 25 Jun 2024 SweCham would like to warmly welcome our new Large Member Company, Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn Bangkok, to the Thai-Swedish business community! Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn Bangkok is ideally situated in the Sathorn business district and is just minutes from the world-famous Chao Phraya River. The hotel benefits from its own sky bridge linked directly to Surasak BTS Station, providing guests with quick and easy access around the city, with Siam Station a mere 5 minutes away. Additionally, the hotel offers a choice of 390 rooms, each designed for absolute comfort and functionality. All rooms are equipped with the luxury amenities necessary for today’s business and leisure travellers and boast fantastic views of Bangkok. A big warm welcome to the representative, Mrs Chutima Kaewta Fortescue (General Manager) To learn more about Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn Bangkok and for queries, please email: rsvn@eastingrandsathorn.com For more information, please visit www.eastingrandsathorn.com Interested in joining the Thai-Swedish business community and connecting to the SweCham network? Please contact us at director@swecham.com Previous Next

< Back JFCCT Presidents’ Council Meeting hosted by the Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish Chambers of Commerce! 22 Feb 2024 SweCham, in partnership with Norcham and the TFCC, hosted the JFCCT Presidents' Council Luncheon at The Rembrandt Hotel & Suites Bangkok on 21 February 2024. We would like to extend big thanks to the embassy representatives, Miika Tomi, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Finland, Eirik Wold Sanda, First Secretary, Embassy of Norway and Mrs. Anna Jakenberg Brinck, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Sweden. The meeting was chaired by Ms. Vibeke Lyssand Liervag, JFCCT Chairperson, Dr. Supareak Charlie Chomchan and Mr. Ravi Sehgal, JFCCT Vice Chairs. TFCC was represented by President Mr. Antti Aromäki and Executive Director Mr. Teuvo Tuomi, Norcham was represented by President Mr. Axel Blom and Executive Director Yanin Srathongnoi and SweCham was represented by President Mr. Peter Björk and Executive Director Dr. Pojanath Bhatanacharoen. They discussed various important topics and activities, focusing on further cooperation, with updates and presentations on current focuses by each of the JFCCT committees. On this occasion, the JFCCT is very pleased to welcome new member, the Hungarian-Thai Chamber of Commerce –big warm welcome to the JFCCT Community! To learn more about the work of the JFCCT, please visit: https://www.jfcct.org/ Previous Next

< Back TSCC Annual Report 2019 TSCC Annual Report 2019 is here! To see the full report, please click here to download. Previous Next

< Back Volvo Cars at Motor Show 2024 1 Apr 2024 Experience the future of driving at the Bangkok Motor Show with Volvo Cars. Explore the fully electric EX30, a premium SUV, alongside other models. Visit Volvo at their booth for fun activities with a chance to cool down with healthy drinks and enjoy the sustainable decor, all made from recycled and recyclable materials. The event lasts until 7 April 2024... See more photos from the expo: https://www.facebook.com/volvocarsth/posts/pfbid033Wo6yzH8eM56KcJU4ZP7HvUxsB3AQYTH1aNq8sYoWzwGDmXSEEispRE3bcF5MwhJl Previous Next

< Back JANUARY is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 24 Jan 2024 Do you know? ☑️ Cervical cancer is the 4th most common cancer among women globally and the 2nd most common cancer among women in Thailand. ☑️ Almost all cervical cancer cases (99%) are linked to infection with high-risk human papillomaviruses (HPV). ☑️ Early detection is the key. Cervical cancer is one of the most successfully treatable forms of cancer as long as it is detected early and managed effectively. ☑️ Cervical cancer screening with Pap and/or human papillomavirus (HPV) tests is recommended starting between the ages of 21 and 25 years. ☑️ HPV vaccine is safe. Males and females ages 9 to 45 can get the HPV vaccine. ☑️ All boys and girls should get the HPV vaccine between the ages of 11 and 12 for best protection. 🛒 Get your ‘Cervical Cancer Screening: HPV DNA and Pap smear (Co-Testing)’ https://mbrace.bnhhospital.com/en/product/thinprep-hpv-dna-packages/ 🛒 Get your ‘BNH Family Plus CO-TEST and Transvaginal Ultrasound’ https://mbrace.bnhhospital.com/product/co-test-transvaginal-ultrasound/ 🛒 For HPV vaccine information and appointment, please click https://line.me/R/ti/p/@939xasin 📢 For any inquiries, please click https://lin.ee/e3BbwIi 📧 Email: minh.ba@bnh.co.th Previous Next

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< Back Sasin’s Bold Move Towards Mainlining Sustainability 23 Jun 2023 Sasin is actively working towards a sustainable future by addressing scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions through collaboration, innovative strategies, and stakeholder engagement. A carbon accounting expert, Varoon Vanranyanood initiated and advised Sasin about the measure and maintaining Scope 3 emissions. Furthermore, Sasin Sustainability & Entrepreneurship Center (SasinSEC) arranged SCG Bangkok Business Challenge 2023 Thailand Competition with the aim to merge cWallet application based on the technology developed by a participant from the event. This application created smooth carbon footprint tracking, allowing Sasin to keep track of the progress. Most importantly, Sasin encourages its stakeholders to be part of this sustainability progress. This initiative by Sasin establishes a precedent for other organisations aiming to embrace technology while working towards a sustainable future. Photo credit: Sasin School of Management Source: https://www.sasin.edu/content/news/sasins-bold-move-towards-mainlining-sustainability Previous Next