On September 19, 2024, the European Aerospace Committee (EAC), a joint initiative between the Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC) and the Thai-European Business Association (TEBA) — held a highly productive meeting, led by Chairman Mr. Bert Porteman. The meeting addressed key agendas, including the launch of the EAC White Paper, activity planning for the upcoming year, and an open discussion to gather recommendations for the future of the aerospace industry. This successful session was made possible thanks to the active participation and invaluable insights from our dedicated TEBA members and FTCC partners. We sincerely thank you all for your contributions. Your engagement is driving the future of aerospace forward, and we couldn’t have done it without you! We encourage you to sta...
We held this morning the first 2024 session of our European Aerospace Committee (EAC), a joint initiative between Thai-European Business Association (TEBA) and Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC). The meeting was warmly welcomed by Pierre Jaffre, TEBA President & EAC Chairman.Main discussion topics were well-discussed by EAC members, Government agencies (GISTDA, Kasetsart University, Burapha University) and honorable guest from Defense Technology Institute (DTI). We were thrilled to discuss in details EAC 2024 activities plan (Advocacy topics to be discussed with the Thai Government and Government Agencies, sites visits, infrastructure tours, exclusive talk).Also, we launched the Aerospace White Paper initiative; aimed at sharing Europe Aerospace experience...
On November 10th 2023, the European Aerospace Committee (EAC), a joint Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC) / Thai-European Business Association (TEBA) initiative, organized the European Defense Committee Hybrid Meeting. We would like to express gratitude to representative from Embassies and honorary guests from the Defence Technology Institute (DTI): – Col. Jirasak Jewmaidang, Deputy Director-General – Lt.Col. Supot Kraisakdawat, Director of Policy Strategy Development Devision – Capt. Sitta Preechajarn, Plan and Policy Analysis The meeting covered various topics including Ministry of Defense Key Stakeholders & reshuffle, defense budget and presentation of DTI. Once again, thank you for joining us and thanks to EA...
On September 15th 2023, the European Defense Committee under European Aerospace Committee (EAC) – a joint Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC)/ Thai-European Business Association (TEBA) initiate, had the honor of introducing EAC at the Defence Technology Institute, Ministry of Defence. The meeting was a productive step toward building a fruitful partnership leading by Our committee was delighted to have the opportunity to address and share about defense matters to DTI. We would like to thank for the warm reception from DTI as well as the smooth corporation with DTI colleagues. Moreover, we look forward to contributing and working with DTI in the near future.
What a fruitful and wonderful journey it was! On July 6th, 2023, the European Aerospace Committee (EAC) organized the “Aerospace Factories Tour.” This captivating event, led by Mr. Bertrand Maxel, the General Manager of Sahamit Machinery Group and the EAC Supply Chain Focus Group, attracted a diverse group of industry professionals and experts. During this event, Triumph Aviation Services-Asia , REVIMA, and TurbineAero willingly welcomed and showcased their operations. The tour was a memorable and enriching experience for all participants. We would like to express our gratitude to all factories and the enthusiastic participants who contributed to the success of the tour. As the EAC working group, we are excited to embark on future journeys together. Sta...
On 5th July, the European Aerospace Committee (EAC) – a joint Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC) / Thai-European Business Association (TEBA) initiative held the EAC: Defense Focus Group Hybrid Meeting. The meeting was fruitful discussion especially on the open discussion, information exchange and common interest shared by EAC members & Non-member. We would like to thank all participants who attended and contributed with us and hope to see you in the next session soon. To be reminded, the next session will tentatively in September. More information, please contact marketing@thaieuro.biz and amekha@francothaicc.com
On 30 March 2023, “Satellite Imagery and Aerial Photograph Technology in Country’s Economic, Social and Disaster Responsive Development” seminar held by the Senate Standing Committee on Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, led by ACM Prajin Juntong, Chairman of the Committee. It was an honored of European Aerospace Committee (EAC) – a joint Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce / TEBA initiative led by Mr. Pierre Jaffre, Chairman of EAC, to be invited to participate the seminar. There are several key speakers and panelists: 1. AM Thanapant Raicharoen, Commissioner, Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC)2. Mr. Pakorn Apaphant, Executive Director Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA)3. Mr. Cho...
On November 24, the European Aerospace Committee (EAC) – a joint Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC) / Thai European Business Associationinitiate was honored to visit Utapao airport (UTA) with a warm welcome from Rear Admiral Kiatkul Suwan, Deputy Director of Utapao Airport and K. Wirawat Panthawangkun, CEO of UTA. EAC was given in depth presentations of Utapao airport, its history, its present activities and its transformation as a state of the art airport, with, in particular, the building of a second runway, new passengers terminals, a cargo terminal, an airport city, MRO & FBO facilities and a permanent Convention Center (home of the future Thailand Air Show). EAC members could have a dense and fruitful exchange with UTN and UTA and certainly got a very clear picture of th...
On Monday 7th November 2022, the European Aerospace Committee (EAC) – a joint Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC) / Thai-European Business Association (TEBA) initiative held the EAC: Defense Focus Group 2nd Hybrid Meeting. The meeting was a fruitful discussion especially on the open discussion, information exchange and common interest shared by EAC members & Non-member. We would like to thank all participants who attended and contributed with us and hope to see you in the next session soon. To be reminded, the next session will tentatively in mid January / February 2023 and available for EAC Members only.
On behalf of The European Aerospace Committee (EAC) – a joint Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC) and Thai-European Business Association (TEBA), we would like to appreciate the opportunity that you have given us to participate in Multi-Chamber Aerospace Council: Thailand’s EEC Initiative – A New Post-Covid Paradigm event. We hope to participate more closely in future.
The European Aerospace Committee (EAC) – a joint Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC) / Thai European Business Association (TEBA) were honored to participate the EU Global Action on Space event on “The benefits of the EU Space Programme and 3SOS” organized by the EU Global Action on Space and the Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union. We highly appreciate the insight in the EU Space Programme and the EU’s Space Safety and Sustainability initiative, delving into cooperation opportunities in space between the EU and stakeholders in the Indo-Pacific region. TEBA would like to express our sincere thanks for inviting this high-level event. In hope, we look forward to the great opportunity to participate in another exclusive event again.
The European Aerospace Committee (EAC), joint Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC) / Thai European Business Association initiative, held its 3rd session of the year on July 5 GISTDA (Geo-informatics and Space Technology Development Agency) SPACE INSPIRIUM. This time the focus was on Space activities, where Europe and Thailand have built a strong partnership over the past 40 years around Ground Stations (Sweden, Spain, France), Observation Satellites (France and UK) and Data processing & applications (Germany, Italy, France). Mr. Pierre Jaffre, Chairman of EAC, and Mr. Stefan Molnar (MBA), Co-Chairman of EAC would like particularly to thank Dr. Danuch Tanthetthit, Vice Minister for Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) and Khun Phee Choosri, Deputy Executive Direc...