Press Articles
BMW Manufacturing Tour 2019
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.
Exclusive Dinner with Ms. Kejpiroon kohsuwan, Deputy Director General of the DTN
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
The 7th ASEAN-EU Business Summit
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”.
Press Release: 2019 Workshop & B2B on Thailand Path to Aerospace
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.
Press Release: TEBA Annual General Meeting and Exclusive Dinner Talk with the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI)
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.
Press Release: BOI’s incentives for investments and their future strategy for EV and the Automotive Industry with Khun Chokedee Kaewsang
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.
TEBA-PCD meeting
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.
TEBA-EVAT meeting
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.
TEBA receives the official certification of participation and collaboration from the Department of Land Transport (DLT)
On March 11th, Thai-European Business Association was invited in attend the press conference and was received certificate of participation from the Department of Land Transport under the department’s Road Safety campaign. Director-General for Technical Affairs, Mr. Kamol Buranapong has launched Road Safety Campaign ahead of Songkran who spoke that the DLT is ensuring the preparedness of facilities, promoting road safety practices during the upcoming Songkran holidays.
TEBA Official Announcement – TEBA New President 2019
TEBA Official Announcement – TEBA New President 2019 First and foremost, we would like to wish our members a Happy New Year and wish this year to be more fruitful than the last! We would also like to announce Khun Stefan Heuer from TUV Rheinland as the new TEBA President, succeeding Joerg Laatsch from Continental. We would also like to wish Joerg the best and continue working with the guidance he has given us. Here is Joerg’s official letter of Farewell as the TEBA President: More about TEBAs new President: Stefan Heuer is the current Vice President Mobility Asia Pacific, responsible for the Mobility Services of TUV Rheinland in the region. The service portfolio he is overlooking includes EU/ECE Type Approval, Automotive Component Testing and global Market Access Services for ...
TEBA End of the year party 2018
Thank you all for coming out and celebrating with us at the Rembrandt Bangkok and we hope to see you soon next year
Success at the “How to work with Global Tier 1s in ASEAN” on November 22nd, 2018 from 08.30am – 7pm
On November 22nd, 2018, the Thai-European Business Association (TEBA) held its one of its biggest events last week titled “How to work with Global Tier 1s in ASEAN”. The seminar and networking session was attended by almost 100 participants from several companies that are a part of the Automotive manufacturings sector as well as other Tier 1/2/3 companies. The seminar sessions detailed several ways that a company can adapt, overcome obstacles, and evolve in the fast-paced Auto Industry and how one can work with the Industry leaders of today to gain an edge over the competition. We were also honored to be joined by Khun Jiraporn Kaewkrison, the Chief of Vehicle Regulations Section, Automotive Engineering Bureau from the Department of Land Transport (DLT) and Khun Thanawat Koomsi...