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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...
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[TEBA Past Webinar] Workshop on Responsible Business Conduct and Socially Responsible Labour Practices
On 7th October 2021, the International Labour Organization (ILO), through the Responsible Supply Chains in Asia” (RSCA) programme, Thai-European Business Association (TEBA) and partners jointly organized the workshop on Responsible Business Conduct and Socially Responsible Labour Practices Aim at providing a platform for leading companies and suppliers in the automotive sector in Thailand to learn from the keynote speakers and ILO specialists on topics Responsible Business Conduct / Corporate Social Responsibility speech by – Mr. Fredy Guayacan, Programme Manager, Responsible Supply Chains in Asia Programme, International Labour Organization – Dr. Ajaree Tavornmas, Senior Advisor, Thai-European Business Association Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) speech by – Dr...
Introducing Future Mobility Thailand White Paper
On 21st September 2021, Thai-European Business Association (TEBA) had successfully held the virtual event Introducing Future Mobility Thailand White Paper at Intermach 2021. More than 100 participants from several business sectors including local Thai producers, leading European automotive companies based in Thailand and suppliers attended this event. There were professional speakers to discuss on Electrification & Emission – Ms. Yuphin Boonsirichan, General Manager, Corporate&External Affairs Department, Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) Ltd. – Mr. Micah Shepard, President Automotive Aftermarket Asia-Pacific and President Region Southeast Asia/Pacific, Schaeffler Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd. – Mr. Ron Sirivanasandha, Government and External Affairs, BMW Group (Tha...
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...
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...
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...
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.
TEBA & EABC Automotive WG with EU Delegation
Earlier today on January 27th, TEBA & EABC Automotive Working Group had an open discussion and information sharing meeting with Mr.Petros Sourmelis, Head of Trade and Economic Affairs and delegates from the Delegation of the European Union to Thailand, and discussed current issues of automotive sector, investment incentives, and various customs issues and their progress including the EU-Thailand Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). The meeting was attended by companies such as BMW, Continental, Access Europe, Mercedes Benz, Michelin, TUV Rheinland and Robert Bosch etc.
Round Table – Automotive Industry
On 25th November 2020, Thai-European Business Association was delighted to be working with the BOI Paris and Baden-Württemberg International for its latest webinar “the roundtable session – automotive industry”. Our President, Mr. Stefan Heuer delivered an insight session to participants, presenting and sharing his perspectives on roadmap to the next generation of automotive industry in Thailand.
Congratulations to the newly elected TEBA Board Members
According to the 2020 Annual Meeting was held on 25th August 2020, we would like to extend our delight and warmest congratulations to the newly elected TEBA Board Members: 1) Ms. Yuphin Boonsirichan, Mercedes Benz (Thailand) Ltd. 2) Mr. Ron Sirivanasandha, BMW (Thailand) Co., Ltd.