On October 30th, 2019, Thai-European Business Association (TEBA) had the opportunity to meet with Deputy Director-General, Mr. Aditad Vasinonta of the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE), Ministry of Industry with main discussions focus on the ASEAN Automotive Products MRA Acceleration, Automotive Trade Opportunities in ASEAN, EU-Thailand FTA Negotiations, Emission Standard and Road safety. The meeting was attended by companies such as BMW, Michelin, Robert Bosch, Triumph Motorcycles, TUV Rheinland, and Schaeffler Manufacturing.
On October 22nd, 2019, Thai-European Business Association (TEBA) attended a press conference organized by Project Planning Service Public Co.,LTD (PPS) on the INNOCON Bangkok 2019, a part of the International Air Rail Transport summit at Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport.
On October 10th, 2019 TEBA has successfully organized the BMW Manufacturing Tour at Amata City Industrial Estate Rayong. We have welcomed over 30 participants from thai automotive and auto parts industry. The plant first opened its doors in 2000. Between 2013-2016, BMW Manufacturing Thailand has been the only one of its kind—worldwide—to house production of three different brands under one roof: BMW, MINI, and Motorrad. Our special thanks for the insightful contributions goes to the attention of the participants and distinguished speakers: Mr. Uwe Quass, Managing Director of BMW Manufacturing (Thaialnd) Co., Ltd., Mr. Opas Noppornpitak, Manager Corporate Communication and Dr. Atthawit Techawiboonwong General Manager of BMW (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and TEBA Board Member.
On October 8th 2019, Thai – European Business Association (TEBA) held the Exclusive Dinner Talk with Department of Trade Negotiations (DTN), Ministry of Commerce at Grande Centre Point Hotel Terminal 21. Members of TEBA had an open discussion and information sharing meeting with Deputy Director-General, Ms.Kejpiroon Kohsuwan of the DTN with main discussion focus on the future Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in the coming years. The meeting was attended by companies such as Bosch, BMW, Czech Trade, DHL Express, Embassy of Belgium-Flanders investment and Trade, Embassy of Switzerland, PCS Machine Group Holding PCL, Man Truck & Bus Asia Pacific,Michelin Siam, TUV Rhineland, Umicore Precious Metals and ZF Lemforder
On September 9th, 2019 TEBA was invited to attend the 7th ASEAN-EU Business Summit at the Okura Prestige Bangkok Hotel, with many excellent key note address by H.E. Dr. Uttama Savanayana, Minister of Finance for the Kingdom of Thailand, in which he focused on the need to help ASEAN with the finance of infrastructure and also planning for aging societies to avoid the middle income trap. Panels were held on the development of the Digital Economy in ASEAN and “Financing ASEAN’s Future”.
On August 9th, 2019 Introduce new requirement AIAG – VDA FMEA manual has successfully taken place at Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate (Rayong) Office. The Thai-European Business Association (TEBA) together with synergetic cooperation of WHA Industrial Development, Omnex Group and Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation (EECi), welcomed over 30 attendees from thai automotive and auto parts industry. Our special thanks for the insightful contributions goes to the attention of the participants anddistinguished speakers: Dr. Ravipat Phudpong, Director of Collaboration Development Department, Eastern Econnomic Corridor of Innovation (EECi) and Mr. Chad Kymal, Founder and CTO, Omnex Inc.
P.C.S. Machine Group Holding Public Company Limited and its subsidiaries are the one of leading manufacturer in the autoparts industry which have a unique strength in advanced technology and knowhow development , manufacturing base and financial strength. The company has been international accepted by major auto makers from Japan and Europe more over 30 years. PCS Group offers precision engineering components , such as precision machining , heat treatment, and assembly products; aluminum components comprising high pressure die-casting , vacuum casting , and aluminum parts machining components; and steel forging products, including hydraulic press and heat treatment. PCS Group was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.
On March 21st, 2019, Thai-European Business Association (TEBA) with WHA Industrial Development PLC, Italian Aerospace Network (IAN), Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce (TICC) and the American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AMCHAM) organized the workshop “2019 Workshop & B2B on Thailand Path to Aerospace”, at Pattana Golf and Sport Resort, Chonburi. Ms. Siyaphas Chantachairoj, Director – Corporate Marketing, WHA Corporation PCL, welcomed the participants who were given exposure in the aviation and aerospace markets, trend and opportunities in the Thai aerospace industry.
On March 14th, 2019, Thai-European Business Association held the Annual General Meeting and Exclusive Dinner Talk with the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) at Pullman Grande Bangkok Sukhumvit from 16.00 – 20.00 hrs. 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 TISI’s policies and their future national strategy for standardization. The meeting was attended by companies such as BMW, Bosch, Continental, Czech Trade Bangkok, Man Truck & Bus Asia Pacific, Michelin, Mercidedes Benz, Mercidedes Benz Manufacturing, Triump Motorcycle, TUV Rheinland, TUV SUD and Saint Gobain.
On March 7th, 2019, Thai-European Business Association held exclusive dinner talk with the Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI) at Pullman Grande Bangkok Sukhumvit from 18.00 – 20.00 hrs. Members of the TEBA had an open discussion and information sharing meeting with Deputy Secretary General, Mr. Chokedee Kaewsang of the BOI with main discussions focus on BOI’s incentives for investments and their future strategy for Electric Vehicle (EV) and the the Automotive Industry. The meeting was attended by companies such as BMW, Continental, Czech Trade Bangkok, Michelin, ThaiGerTec, Umicore Autocat and TUV Rheinland.
On March 11th, TEBA together with EABC Automotive Working Group have participated in the consulting meeting with PCD Director-General, Pralong Damrongthai on solution on PM2.5 and Euro 5 Regulations. The meeting was attended by companies such as Bosch, Continental, CNH Industrial Services, DHL Supply Chain, Michelin, ThaiGerTec, Umicore Autocat and TUV Rheinland.
Thai-European Business Association held internal meeting with the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT) on March 1st, 2019 from 15.00 – 17.00 hrs. Members of the TEBA had an open discussion and information sharing meeting with President, Dr. Yossapong Laoonual of the EVAT with main discussions regarding electric vehicle (EV) roadmap and framework including the development of the automotive industry. The meeting was attended by companies such as Bosch, Continental, Mercedes Benz, Michelin, P.C.S Holding, TUV Rheinland and Schaeffler.