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< Back SweCham Team Fika! 2 Sept 2024 We were delighted to welcome our new intern, Khun Nichakarn (Garn), to the team with a traditional fika, a cherished Swedish tradition. This marked her first time experiencing this beloved tradition with us. Over cups of coffee and tea and the sweetness of chocolate balls, we embraced the spirit of fika, a time to pause and connect with each other. We were also honoured to have the President of SweCham, Khun Peter Björk, joining us for this celebration. It’s a great opportunity for all of us to connect, enjoy some treats, and get to know each other better. A special thanks to the President of SweCham for joining us today and helping to make Khun Nichakarn’s welcome truly special! #SweCham #TeamSweCham #TeamSweden #Intern Previous Next

< Back Sustainability for Business Forum 2023 (SBF 2023), 18 May 2023 The 6th edition of the Sustainability for Business Forum was a tremendous success! We are immensely grateful for your unwavering support and active participation in this inspiring event. Special thanks to the Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC), Netherlands-Thai Chamber of Commerce (NTCC), and Swiss-Thai Chamber of Commerce (STCC) for co-organising this forum with us at The Landmark Bangkok. This year’s forum was an incredible opportunity to connect like-minded individuals and organizations, dedicated to creating business value while positively impacting people and the planet. We are proud to have provided a platform that not only fostered partnerships but also showcased leading sustainable initiatives and projects in Asia. With your active participation and engaging discussions, we were able to empower businesses with innovative strategies for economic, environmental, and social performance. Once again, a heartfelt thank you to our speakers, and attendees. Your generous support, expertise, and commitment to sustainability have played a crucial role in advancing the cause of sustainable business practices. Big thanks to our sponsors ABB Thailand, Acoem, Amundi Asset Management, Artelia, BECIS, Bluebee, Greenyellow, JST Group, KLM, L’Oreal Thailand, MAN Energy Solutions, PALO, Poolnologies, Sentinel’s, Signify, Suranaree University of Technology, Swiss Air, VNU Asia Pacific and Baker Mackenzie. Together, we are driving positive change and shaping a brighter future for all. We eagerly anticipate future collaborations and look forward to continuing this important journey. Let’s create a sustainable and prosperous business landscape together! See more photos of the #SBF2023 here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAELmf To explore outstanding presentations from our panellists, please visit www.sustainability4business.com/speakers-2023 Previous Next

< Back Bridging Borders in Swedish and Thai Hospitality and Tourism 14 Nov 2023 On 8 November 2023, SweCham President Mr. Peter Björk and SweCham Executive Director Dr. Pojanath Bhatanacharoen took part in the 'Sweden and Thailand Hospitality and Tourism Networking' hosted by Scandinavian Resorts, in collaboration with Team Sweden in Thailand. 🤝 Aim for Collaboration Intending to foster collaboration within the realms of the tourism and hospitality sector in Sweden and Thailand, the event provided a unique platform for key stakeholders to share valuable insights and create meaningful relationships. 💬 Leadership Insights Special thanks to all the distinguished leaders from both countries who engaged in lively discussions, sharing perspectives for the bright future of the Swedish and Thai hospitality industry. Among them were: ⭐️ H.E. Mrs. Anna Hammargren, Ambassador of Sweden to Thailand ⭐️ Mr. Kacper Pierzynowski, Trade Commissioner of Sweden to Thailand ⭐️ Mr. Peter Björk, SweCham President and Dr. Pojanath Bhatanacharoen, SweCham Executive Director ⭐️ Mr. Patinya Silsupadol, Head of Sustainability of Tetra Pak (Thailand) Limited ⭐️ Mr. Chattan Kunjara Na Ayudhya, Deputy Governor for Internatioonal Marketing Asia and South Pacific, Tourism Authority of Thailand. ⭐️ Mr. Jonas Siljhammar, CEO of Visita (Swedish Hospitality Industry Association) ⭐️ Mrs. Susanne Andersson Pripp, CEO Sweden Tourism Board ⭐️ Mr. Lubosh Barta, General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel ⭐️ Mr. Thommy Backner, CEO of Scandinavian Resorts The day proved to be exceptionally enlightening as we engaged in meaningful discussions about the revitalisation of tourism post-pandemic, exploring diverse strategies implemented across different regions. Notably, a prevailing theme emerged in both Sweden and Thailand, underscoring the importance of sustainability in the tourism and hospitality sector. Consumers are increasingly vocal in their insistence on sustainable practices, a sentiment echoed in both countries. Altogether, the event laid the foundation for future partnerships, showcasing the immense potential for growth in the Swedish and Thai tourism and hospitality sectors. SweCham, together with Team Sweden in Thailand, eagerly anticipates strengthening ties between the Swedish and Thai hospitality and tourism industries, shaping the future of these significant industries! 🤝🌐 Previous Next

< Back SweCham is thrilled to visit the Electrolux Professional (Thailand)! 28 Aug 2024 On Thursday, 22 August, SweCham had a fantastic meeting with the Electrolux Professional team. We were thrilled to learn more about their innovative approach to sustainable professional appliances. Electrolux Professional, a division of the Electrolux Group, specialises in high-quality, durable equipment for the hospitality, healthcare, and food service industries, focusing on Business-to-Business (B2B) services. Their product range includes everything from commercial laundry machines and dishwashers to professional ovens and refrigeration units. Khun Tommaso Origo, Managing Director, delivered a captivating presentation, showcasing the impressive features of the state-of-the-art Electrolux Professional plant in Rayong, Thailand. As the largest Electrolux Professional plant in Southeast Asia, it is a testament to the company's commitment to the region. Khun Tommaso graciously guided us through the facility, where we witnessed the production of a wide range of commercial washers and dryers. The plant is equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficiency and sustainability, reflecting Electrolux Professional's dedication to environmental responsibility. We are truly grateful for Khun Tommaso's time and hospitality. Again, we are deeply grateful to Khun Tommaso Origo for his warm hospitality and insightful guidance. We were delighted to discover that our vision for sustainability aligns so well with SweCham's goals. His passion for Electrolux Professional and its commitment to sustainability is inspiring. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration in the future and exploring more opportunities to work together. Previous Next

< 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