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Business Roundtable: Perspectives for an EU-Thailand Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
On June 17th 2021, TEBA as an event partner with FratiniVergano, EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC), European Services Forum (ESF) hosted the virtual Business Roundatable: Pespectives for an EU-Thailand Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The session started with the welcoming address from Mr. Paolo Vergano, Partner of FratiniVergano – European Lawyers, there were professional speakers and panel discussion of – State of Play EU-Thailand FTA, delivered by professional like Dr. Ajaree Tavornmas, Director, Access Europe & TEBA Board – Perspectives for an EU-ASEAN FTA, delivered by professional like Mr. Chris Humphrey, Executive Director of the EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC) – Opportunities for Services in a future EU-Thailand FTA, delivered by professional like Mr. Pascal Ke...
TEBA Sharing: May 25th, 2021
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Europe’s New Trade Policy: What’s in it for ASEAN?
On March 31st 2021, TEBA was attended the webinar on Europe’s New Trade Policy: What’s in it for ASEAN?, hosted by The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) and The EU – ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC). The session started with the welcoming addresses from H.E. Eduardo de Vega Philippine Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union . Moreover, there were several topics of discussion for instance; – Why should the European Commission be paying more attention to ASEAN? Where are the opportunities? – If the EU is looking to focus on the environment, labour and human rights issues, what growth levers should ASEAN consider or prioritise moving forward? Are there opportunities for ASEAN companies under the European Green Deal? – What does a bolder EU mean for t...
Congratulations to the newly elected board member
According to the 2021 Annual Meeting was held on Friday 2nd April, we would like to extend our delight and warmest congratulations to the newly elected TEBA Board Member Mr. Stafan Molnar, General Manager Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines and the Mekong Region for Lufthansa Group Airlines.
AGM & Exclusive Luncheon
On Friday 2nd April, the TEBA Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held at the newly renovated Ballroom, Rembrandt Hotel & Suites, Sukhumvit 20. the TEBA Team reported last year’s activities, advocacy and the financials to our members. After that, we have also elected new TEBA board member: Mr. Stafan Molnar, General Manager Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines and the Mekong Region for Lufthansa Group Airlines. Following the AGM, we had an exclusive luncheon with Mr. Duangarthit Nidhi-u-tai Deputy Director-General of the Department of Trade Negotiations and Ms. Kanistha Kangsawanich, Director of the DTNs on the captivating topic ‘EU-Thailand Free Trade Agreement’. The interesting talk generated many questions from floor and a very dynamic discussion. We would like to extend o...
SMMT Electrified International Week
On March 24th 2021, TEBA was attended the webinar on SMMT Electrified International Week: Thailand – EV market, opportunities and case studies. The session started with the welcoming addresses from Mr. Mark Smithson, Deputy Director for Department for International Trade Thailand. Moreover, there were several topics of discussion for instance; – Overview of Thai EV market, regulatory framework, incentives available to UK companies, delivered by professional like Mr. Chanin Khaochan, Deputy Secretary General for Board of Investment. – Private sector view – what UK companies can expect, the challenges, the predicted opportunities, delivered by professional like Mr. Krisda Utamote, President for Electric Vehicles Association of Thailand. – Case studies from Ricar...
TEBA Internal Meeting with DLT
On Tuesday 23rd March, Thai-European Business Association held an internal meeting with Mr. Chirute Visalachitra, Director General of the Department of Land Transport. The main focus of this discussion is to highlight the current status of ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement (Trial Run) as well as the ASEAN Automotive Committee (AAC) framework.
MOVE EV Virtual 2021
On March 10th, 2021, TEBA was attended a MOVE EV virtual 2021. Opening remarks panel discussion on South East Asia in spotlight – the development of green mobility in the region, delivered by Mr. Chanin Khaochan,Deputy Secretary General of Thailand BOI and Mr. Win Gatchalian from Senate of the Philippines. The session of the driving electric mobility in South East Asia included a forward-looking discussion about the changing role of the car manufacturers for the adoption of e-mobility as well as advancing the electrification of comercial fleet (Keynote Address by Mr. Yossapong Laoonual, Head of Mobility & Vehicle Technology Research Center (MOVE), KMUTT, Mr. Krisda Utamote, Director Corporate Communications of BMW Group Thailand and Mr. Audrey Gerard of DHL) In addition, TEBA Vic...
TEBA Internal Meeting with TISI
Yesterday (March 3rd, 2021), Thai-European Business Association held an internal meeting with the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI). Members of the TEBA had an open discussion and information sharing meeting with Deputy Secretary General, Mr. Thana Alapach of the TISI with main discussions focus on the role of participation of the Thai government in the ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA), review of the existing standards for automotive provided conformity of the UNECE regulations as well as the development of entrepreneurial readiness.
Consideration on the ATTRIC
Today (February 17th, 2021), Thai-European Business Association was invited to attend in a webinar which were organized by Thailand Development Research Institute Foundation (TDRI) and Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI), opening remarks by Mr.Thana Alapach, the deputy secretary general of TISI. The meeting had focused mainly on the consideration on the Automotive and Tyre Testing, Research and Innovation Center (ATTRIC) platform and policy as well as to establish development scheme, business model and future operation.
TEBA Sharing: May 25th, 2021
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The Task Force on Promoting Socially Responsible and Sustainable Business in Auto Parts Supply Chains
Today (February 15th, 2021), TEBA attended its latest webinar on the Task Force on Promoting Socially Responsible and Sustainable Business in Auto Parts Supply Chains, opening remark by Mr. Fredy Guayacan, Programme Manager, Responsible Supply Chains in Asia Programme of the ILO. The main objective of the meeting is to identify key constraints to improving responsible business practices in Thailand’s auto parts value chain, with a focus on decent work; and to identify good practices. However, we are happy to collaborate with the ILO and stakeholder to collect information and coordination between the Thai government and European private company.