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Official Announcement: TEBA Automotive Committee Chairperson & Co-Chairperson
TEBA is pleased to announce the appointment of Automotive Committee’s Chairperson, Mr. Krzysztof Tokarz, Senior Expert – Automotive & Manufacturing at ABeam Consulting (Thailand) Ltd. who specializes in business strategy, and data analytics for automotive industry. His expertise will strengthen TEBA Automotive Committee’s focus in advancing mobility and driving industry transformation through new technology and innovation. We are also delighted to welcome the Automotive Committee’s Co-Chairperson, Mr. Ron Sirivanasandha, Head of Governmental and External Affairs at BMW Group (Thailand) Co., Ltd. With extensive expertise in stakeholder engagement, policy alignment, and international trade. His support will be instrumental in driving TEBA’s automotive initiatives forward. Big CONGR...
TEBA meets with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) at EUD
Another productive session with meaningful dialogue and valuable insights exchanged! TEBA had the privilege of meeting with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) led by Mr. Wouter Beke, Chair of ASEAN Delegation, Committee of the Foreign Affairs, EPP, Belgium. With a warm welcoming by the EU Ambassador, H.E. Mr. David Daly, the Minister Counsellor, Head of Trade and Economic Section, Ms. Renita Bhaskar at the European Union Delegation (EUD). At TEBA, we look forward to strengthening EU-Thai relations and continuing our collaboration!
European Aerospace Committee (EAC) Hybrid Meeting
The European Aerospace Committee (EAC), a joint Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC) / Thai-European Business Association (TEBA) initiate, successfully held its wrap-up meeting of the 2024. The meeting was warmly welcomed by Chairman Mr. Bert Porteman, President of Airbus Thailand with honorary guest from GISTDA, Geo-informatics and Space Technology Development Agency and GICAT. Key topics were highlighted the overview of EAC activities in 2024, the 2025 outlook as well as preparation to support Thailand becoming the Aviation Hubs. The discussions were highly informative and fruitful, underscoring the importance of collaboration and innovation. We encourage you to stay connected and be a part of TEBA community!Please contact Khun Piyaporn (Bow) Simanurak (marketing@thaieuro.biz)
European Aerospace Committee (EAC) Hybrid Meeting
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...
Automotive Committee Meeting 3/2024
On September 12, 2024, TEBA hosted the Automotive Committee Meeting 3/2024 at the TEBA Office. The session was highly productive, focusing on exchanging industry updates, news exchange, the Future Mobility White Paper revision 2023/2024 and the Automotive Committee Activity Plan for 2024. A heartfelt thank you to our esteemed members and participants for your valuable contributions to the success of the meeting! Stay connected and be a part of TEBA community, please contact Khun Piyaporn (Bow) Simanurak (marketing@thaieuro.biz)
TEBA Meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister / Minister of Commerce, Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai
On March 29, 2024, Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister/Minister of Commerce, met Mr. Pierre Jaffre, President of the Thai-European Business Association (TEBA) and leading European Companies from TEBA to discuss how to enhance trade and investment relations between Thailand and Europe, particularly in key industrial and services sectors such as aerospace, including sustainable aviation, automotive, including E-mobility and Electric Vehicles (EV), supply chain, cargo and logistics, and digitalization. While vowing to deliver world-class innovation, knowhow, and high technology into Thailand through their long-standing investments and business operations in the country, TEBA members advocated for a better market access for European business and expressed strong support for the ong...
Introducing EAC at the Defence Technology Institute, Ministry of Defence
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.
TEBA, an official event partner at the Asia EV Technology Summit Thailand 2023
TEBA, as an official event partner at the Asia EV Technology Summit Thailand 2023, would like to express our appreciation to all honorary parties: government stakeholders, speakers, panelists, delegates, sponsors, and esteemed guests, totaling over 250 participants. Government stakeholders:o Mr. Warit Rattanachuen, Assistant Governor, the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT)o Mr. Vithaya Punmongkol, Deputy Governor of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) – Speakers, Panelists:o Mr. Peter Rankl, President ASEAN at Continental Automotiveo Mr. Martin Knoss, Regional President Powertrain Solutions ASEAN, Robert Bosch Automotive Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd.o Mr. John H. Kwon, General Counsel, Global Legal & Strategy, Contemp...
Aerospace Factories Tour
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...
The EAC: Defense Focus Group Hybrid Meeting
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
TEBA Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2023
TEBA Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2023 was hold successfully on May 31st at Marriott Hotel Executive Apartment, Sukhumvit Park. At AGM, the previous year’s reports and activities (events & advocacy) presented by – Mr.Stefan Heuer, Acting TEBA President– Mr. Joseph Hong, TEBA Vice President– Mr. Stefan Molnar, TEBA Treasurer– Chairperson of Working Group/ Committee * Automotive Working Group: Mr. Jan Wittenstein * European Aerospace Committee – a joint FTCC / TEBA: Mr. Pierre Jaffre * Supply Chain Management Committee: Mr. Tom Cachet * Digitalization Working Group: Mr. Ralf Opierzynski * Smart SMEs It was a comprehensive presented! During AGM, a new position of TEBA Board has been elected which 10...
EAC Defense Focus Group together with ThaiSubcon, Ms.Piyachat Sukreun, Manager.
On May 26, 2023, the European Aerospace Committee (EAC) a joint Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC) / Thai-European Business Association (TEBA) initiative led by Mr. Pierre Jaffre, EAC Chairman and Mr. Clément de Foucauld, Leader of EAC Defense Focus Group together with ThaiSubcon, Ms.Piyachat Sukreun, Manager. We had the honour of visiting the Industry for National Defense & Security Association (INSDA) led by Air Chief Marshal Maanat Wongwat, President and Ms.Natnicha Rattana, Committee & Director. The visit comprised discussions which fostering an open exchange of ideas and concluding with valuable recommendations. Thank you INSDA for a warm welcome & look forward to our collaboration soon. Interesting in joining European-Thai Aerospace Committee, plea...