TEBA News
The 2019-2020 European Business Position Paper
On November 29th, 2019 Thai-European Business Association (TEBA) attended the official launch event of the 2019-2020 European Business Position Paper: Trade and Investment Issues and Recommendations in Support of a Competitive Economy in Thailand. The event was presided by H.E. Mr. Prinkka Tapiola, Ambassador Delegation of the European Union to Thailand, and H.E. Mr. Sansern Samalapa, Vice Minister of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce. The European Business Position Paper is the unified work of EABC’s twelve working groups contributing to the improvement of European-Thai economic relations, trade and investment and covering a board range of industries.
THE 1st INTERNATIONAL AIR RAIL TRANSPORT SUMMIT 2019
On 20th November 2019, Thai-European Business Association attended in the opening event of the 1st INTERNATIONAL AIR RAIL TRANSPORT SUMMIT 2019. The event was also joined by Thailand’s Ministry of Transport (MOT) and the Italian Embassy to Thailand, as well as supported by organisations such as the Railways of Thailand (SRT), Mass Rapid Transit Authority Thailand (MRTA), Thailand’s Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and planning (OTP), Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA), the Italian-Thai Chamber of Commerce (TICC), the Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC) etc.
Press Release: TEBA-OIE Meeting
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.
InnoCon Bangkok 2019
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.
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”.
Introduce new requirement AIAG-VDA FMEA manual
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.
Introducing PCSGH Ad
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.
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 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 ...