In the afternoon of 8th September, TEBA facilitated a meeting between a delegation of TEBA members and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce (MOC), Miss Chutima Bunyapraphasara at the Department of Trade Negotiations (DTN) in Nonthaburi, following TEBA’s latest meeting with the newly appointed Prime Minister, Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha, on 27 August 2014. Under the framework of Thai-European Business Dialogue (TEBD) TEBA members, consisting of Thai and European investors, to put forward their suggestions on reforms in a number of areas, including logistics and customs issues, and issues of importance to the automotive, aerospace and pharmaceutical sectors. Also discussed was the impact of the ending of the GSP. Part of the meeting’s agenda was a discussion on Thailand’s current economic situation, affects of measures imposed by the EU, weakness of current Thai Customs laws and regulations and Thailand’s readiness for AEC 2015. Hugh Vanijprabah, Executive Director of TEBA, also updated about the upcoming Executive Discussion forum, an event organized as part of TEBD that will take place on 19 September 2014 at Brussels Press Club, Belgium. The positive meeting allowed TEBA members to express their views on a variety of issues to the Ministry as well as receiving direct feedback and information. The MOC agreed that a clearer mechanism to facilitate dialogue between the MOC and the private sector should be created. TEBA suggested forming a working team with meetings every six months to hold discussions under the Thai-European Business Dialogue (TEBD) program. Other suggested proposals from TEBA included stakeholder consultation to push forward the EU-Thailand FTA, an impact assessment of the GSP cut and business matching activities for European SMEs with an interest in investing in Thailand.

Dear Members and Friends: Reaching out to European Automotive Buyers: As part of the 'World Class Automotive Supplier' Initiative and the Thai-European Business Dialog, Thai European Business Association (TEBA) will showcase the Thai Automotive Cluster at the IZB International Automotive Supplier Exhibition. The event will be held from 14.-16. of October 2014 in Wolfsburg and is one of the most important professional shows for the auto supplier industry worldwide. We cordially like to invite you to participate at this event and reach out to more than 50,000 professional visitors from OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. It is organized at a fairground next to the headquarters of Volkswagen Germany and will give opportunity to connect with a buyers from around the world.

Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Kingdom of Thailand met with HE Pericles Boutos the Greek Ambassador to Thailand, the Thai-European Business Association (TEBA) as well as stakeholders in the Hotel industry on Monday 30th March 2015 at the Ministry of. Tourism and Sports. Topics discussed were different between them Strategies to promote Tourism between Thailand and Europe. Mr. Pericles emphasized the importance of increasing connectivity between Thailand and Greece. He noted that in the past three years the Greek tourism industry has seen success. He expressed his interest to collaborate with the minister to promote lesser-known cities in Greece, encouraging tourists to travel in different seasons and try out the different activities offered such as spring trekking and winter mountaineering. He also noted that both regions are in a good position in terms of medical tourism. However, the recent termination of the Direct Flight between Bangkok and Athens by THAI Airways has been a main Concern for Greece. Minister Kobkarn Shared positive Updates of Thailand's recent Tourism Status and How the recent National Campaign "Discover Thainess" has been receiving positive Feedback. In this campaign 12 alternative tourist destinations such as Lampang, Nan, and Buri Ram have been promoted. Ideas Behind the Campaign Focus not only on Generating income, but also on sustainable Tourism, wealth Distribution to smaller communities and strengthening pride among the Thai people, especially among the younger Generations. In term of the European Region, Thailand already has numerous Tourism Authority of. Thailand offices, and it is opening a new office in Prague next year. Moreover, Thailand Benefits from the quality of European Tourists, As they tend to have long stays, the Minister said. Eric Hallin, Chairman of the Tourism Committee, Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT) and General Manager of Rembrant Hotel and Towers. , said that the strong Bath has affected purchasing power and addressed that to expand Thailand's tourism industry, the government needs to improve its infrastructure. Facilities such As those for private jets and yachts close to Bangkok are an Issue. Currently, Thailand has several ongoing Infrastructure Projects such As the third Runway and the Second terminal of Suvanabhumi Airport and the Second terminal of Don Muang Airport which has been planned to be. completed in August, accommodating 30 million visitors more per year. The Ministry of Transportation also plans to develop Two New Cruise Liner ports in Samui and Krabi to promote Thailand As a Cruise Destination and a Marina Hub, opening opportunities for the Super Yatch business. Stakeholders in the Hotel Industry Pointed out that Major festivals and regular events. Attract Tourists in Bangkok to help in which the Minister agreed Bringing Attention to concerts, festivals and Sporting events taking Place Music Monthly in Thailand. To Boost Trade and Tourism, Collaboration between the Government and the private Sector is necessary. TEBA viewed that apart from targeting potential newcomers, the tourism sector should also target the existing network of expats living in Thailand as well as the expats living in ASEAN, providing them with the best experience during their stays in Thailand. From Left to Right: Mr. Tanes Petsuwan,  Executive Director, Tourism Authority of Thailand Mr. Eric Hallin,  Chairman of the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce Tourism Committee in Thailand; General Manager, Rembrant Hotel and Towers Mr. Pericles Boutos,  Ambassador of Greece to Thailand Mrs. Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul,  Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Kingdom of Thailand Mr. Hugh Vanijprabha,  Managing Director, Rolls-Royce (Thailand); Member board, TEBA Mr. Segsarn Trai-Ukos,  Country Director, Michelin Siam; Member board, TEBA Mrs. Urairatana Naothaworn,  Director of International Affairs Division, Ministry of Tourism and Sports.

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