Government Relations
Cross Sector working group: Roundtable with Department of Foreign Trade
On 11 April, TEBA facilitated a group of its members to visit the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) at the Ministry of Commerce to gain clarification of the issues surrounding the ATIGA (the ASEAN Trade in Good Agreement) and to present member thoughts on the way the policy is implemented.
Conference on Thailand Investment opportunities in the European Union
On 27 March 2014, Thai Embassy to the EU in partnership with the Department of European Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a conference on the topic of Thailand Investment opportunities in the European Union at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers in Bangkok at 08:00 to 17:00 am.
TEBA visits to Brussels
Year 2013 was another great successful year for TEBA conducting business related initiatives including information, networking and advocacy activities. During 3-7 February 2014, TEBA presented its activities and further action plans to European Parliament, European Commission and Thai government agencies.
TEBA meets Thai Ambassador to EU
A fruitful discussion on Thai-European collaboration with Team Thai to Brussels on the 5th February 2014 in Brussels, Belgium. We will launch a business programme in due course.
TEBA supports on Thailand Education Development
Presently, the country’s education at all levels are facing with the challenges and in particularly the evolution in the digital era that offers no limitation of time and place as the digital content can now be delivered via variety of communication devices. However, the content developed for students, parents, and general public must be standardized, accurate, integrated, up-to-date, and practical in order to improve both knowledge and acceptable behavior leading the profound wisdom to the nation.
Exclusive Dinner on Political Situation
With the ongoing political situation, many TEBA members have expressed concern and a desire to be more well informed. TEBA arranged a special dinner discussion with Dr. Chaiwat Satha-Anand.
Capacity Building and Business Matching on Automotive Sector
TEBA invites Thai Automotive Institute to provide trainings for automotive suppliers and government agencies on how to become global automotive hub as outlined by the Ministry of Industry
Collaboration on Science, Technology and Innovation
Thailand and Europe Collaboration on Science, Technology and Innovation between Chulalongkorn University and TEBA
Thai European Business Association has been tasked to evaluate the 1st phase of the “Kitchen to the World” program
“Thai cuisine to the world” organized by Thailand National Food Institute, Ministry of Industry. With its main focus, Royal Thai Government aims to provide a systematic expansion of Thai food markets in the creating a good image of the country main export products. The project also aims to help and encourage Thai restaurants operating overseas.
Government delegates join TEBA in Singapore mission to discover latest automotive environmental trends, developments and technologies
Bangkok: The Thai European Business Association (TEBA) invited delegates from the various government agencies, utilities and academia to visit Singapore to demonstrate first-hand the latest trends and innovations in environmental sustainability for the auto-industry, including the new BMW i3 and the new BMW i8 concept electric vehicles, as well as the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure solution provided by Bosch.
TEBA members meet Minister of Transport, H.E. Chadchart Sittipunt
Ministry of Transport hosted by Minister Chadchart met with TEBA delegates to discuss industrial development on aviation
Thailand Restructures Vehicle Taxes
Thailand’s government has approved a future restructuring of the country’s vehicle excise tax away from rates based on engine size to one dependent on the quantity of carbon dioxide emissions. Thailand’s government has approved a future restructuring of the country’s vehicle excise tax away from rates based on engine size to one dependent on the quantity of carbon dioxide emissions.