GTCC CELEBRATION WINE DINNER |
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18/05/2022
19/05/2022
20/05/2022
25/05/2022
25/05/2022
30/05/2022
09/06/2022 [Save the date] GTCC Meets the German Ambassador
17/06/2022
17/06/2022 [Save the date] Multi-Chamber Eastern Seaboard Networking by NTCC/Belu-Thai
23/06/2022 [Save the date] Stammtisch Bangkok 3/2022 @ SIXTYFOUR |
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GTCC MULTI-CHAMBER TRAINING |
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Q1 GDP growth tops forecast but Ukraine war hits 2022 outlook Thailand's economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter supported by a pickup in agriculture and an easing of Covid-19 curbs, but higher inflation remained a drag on a fragile recovery. (Bangkok Post, 17/05/2022) More
Industry leaders warn of challenges ahead for Thai economy Despite a gradual recovery projected for the tourism sector, Thailand's economy still faces a spate of challenges. (Bangkok Post, 13/05/2022) More
Thailand moves to shield B1.4tn debt plan from yield surge Thailand will shield its government borrowing plan from surging bond yields by tweaking the mix of short- and longer-term debt instruments it issues, according to the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO). (Bangkok Post, 13/05/2022) More
Labour Minister says government considering increasing minimum wage to 492 baht Thailand’s Labour Minister says the government is considering increasing the daily minimum wage to 492 baht. (Thaiger, 10/05/2022) More
Arkhom pushes digital to hit revenue goal Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith is confident the government will meet its revenue target of 2.4 trillion baht in fiscal 2022. (Bangkok Post, 09/05/2022) More
Thailand inflation continues upward trend, 4-5% predicted for year Thailand’s inflation increased 4.65 per cent in April from a year ago and is expected to climb higher this month due to rising prices of fuel and cooking gas, according to the Ministry of Commerce’s Trade Policy and Strategy Office. (The Nation Thailand, 05/05/2022) More
Govt accepts Japan loan of B13.2bn Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has signed a loan agreement worth 50 billion yen (13.2 billion baht) with the Japan International Cooperation Agency to bolster the nation's Covid-19 emergency response. (Bangkok Post, 05/05/2022) More |
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International Business Expansions to Germany Rebound in 2021 According to statistics annually compiled by Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI), the number of FDI projects bounced back significantly last year, nearly reaching pre-corona levels. (GTAI, 08/04/2022) More |
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TAT eager to increase domestic tourism market in H1 The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to spur 80 million domestic trips in the first half this year as the downward trend in new Covid infections helps rebuild local travel sentiment. (Bangkok Post, 17/05/2022) More
Vending machines the way forward Vending machines have become a new distribution channel popular with Thai consumers as well as a novel tool for companies to launch a business as they generate good sales. (Bangkok Post, 17/05/2022) More
PTT teams up with THAI to develop cargo services PTT is joining hands with Thai Airways International to develop cargo services, with the ultimate aim of becoming a regional logistics leader. (Bangkok Post, 13/05/2022) More
Metaverse partnership to create tradable land NFTs The virtual world platform Metaverse Thailand has joined forces with Bitkub Blockchain Technology to create a metaverse on Bitkub Chain, with land non-fungible token (NFT) sales to be available from May 30. (Bangkok Post, 13/05/2022) More
Line Shopping targets hefty growth this year Social commerce platform Line Shopping targets 150% growth in the number of participating shops and a rise of 200% in gross merchandise value (GMV) this year, thanks to dynamic growth activities connected to social commerce, which now accounts for 61% of total e-commerce value. (Bangkok Post, 11/05/2022) More
Food shipments to grow 5% Thai food exports are expected to grow by 5% this year after robust growth of 26% in the first quarter, driven by the Russia-Ukraine conflict and mounting concerns about food shortages in many countries. (Bangkok Post, 09/05/2022) More
TAT keen on 20m goal Thai tourism remains on course to reach 20 million arrivals next year as the prime minister predicted, following the easing of travel rules on May 1, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). (Bangkok Post, 06/05/2022) More
Exxon cancels B330bn project US oil and gas giant Exxon Mobil Corporation has scrapped its 330-billion-baht ethylene cracker and refinery expansion project in Chon Buri, but the decision will not affect the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) scheme, says a source at the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) who requested anonymity. (Bangkok Post, 05/05/2022) More |
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EABC JOINT EUROPEAN NETWORKING COCKTAIL |
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Thais vie to open Asean health emergency hub Thailand is vying to be the spot chosen for the new Asean Centre for Public Health Emergencies and Emerging Diseases (ACPHEED). (Bangkok Post, 15/05/2022) More
Biden heralds 'new era' in US-Asean ties The leaders of the United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will elevate their relationship to a "comprehensive strategic partnership" later this year amid China's growing clout in the region. (Bangkok Post, 15/05/2022) More
Financial unicorn takes flight in Asean Ascend Money is offering more services as it aims to become a top three financial super app in the region. (Bangkok Post, 7/05/2022) More |
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APEC auto industry accelerates update of new technology vehicles Members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) are intensifying coordination to develop measures that promote the uptake of new-technology vehicles in a bid to meet climate commitments and to realise the APEC Putrajaya Vision 2040. (New Strait Times, 17/05/2022) More
OR targets green shoppers with EV chargers PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR) plans to strengthen its electric vehicle (EV) operations by installing more charging outlets at department stores to serve diners and shoppers. (Bangkok Post, 17/05/2022) More
BBGI aims to blaze a trail in the synbio sector BBGI Plc, the biotechnology arm of energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation Plc, aims to be among Thailand's pioneers in the development of new products in the growing "synbio" sector. (Bangkok Post, 14/05/2022) More
Climate-smart rice farming a win-win Sawanee Phorang, a farmer from Suphan Buri, recently changed her traditional rice farming practice by adopting laser land levelling (LLL), an innovative technology she claims has completely transformed her way of life. (Bangkok Post, 13/05/2022) More |
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MULTI_CHAMBER ESB NETWORKING BY AMCHAM |
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Suspicions spark call to halt EEC water bids The House Committee on Budgeting Study and Budget Administration will on Tuesday call on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to scrap the latest bidding for the main water transmission pipeline system for the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), citing the transparency of the process. (Bangkok Post, 17/05/2022) More
Free trade, pandemic to head meeting agenda Free trade and pandemic issues make up the bulk of recommendations submitted to the trade ministers' meeting held as part of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit. (Bangkok Post, 13/05/2022) More
New regional zones approved by panel The Special Economic Zone Policy Committee chaired by the prime minister yesterday approved four new special economic corridors, meant to resemble the flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), in a move to spur the economy and decentralise income to the regions. (Bangkok Post, 06/05/2022) More
Action urged on export ban Thailand is joining 53 member countries to propose the World Trade Organization (WTO) address export bans on food and agricultural products after members who are net food importers raised concerns about food shortages based on the pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war. (Bangkok Post, 05/05/2022) More |
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Thai unis, private firms join hands to open AI Engineering Institute Six leading Thai universities have agreed to cooperate with the Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Ministry and some private firms to open the Artificial Intelligence Engineering Institute (AIEI). (The Nation Thailand, 10/05/2022) More
Panel seeks delay of PDPA enforcement The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is calling for the postponement of full enforcement of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), scheduled to come into force on June 1, because businesses are unprepared to comply. (Bangkok Post, 05/05/2022) More |
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| Important update on Covid-19 |
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Travellers will still have to wear face masks post-endemic phase in Thailand As the number of Covid-19 cases in Thailand continues to decrease, the National Communicable Diseases Committee has started talking about post-pandemic measures or lingering preventative measure when the coronavirus is declared endemic in Thailand, including any requirement for travellers to wear face masks, according to Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. (Thaiger, 12/05/2022) More
Thailand’s Covid-19 alert decreases to Level 3 Today, the Ministry of Public Health announced that Thailand’s Covid-19 alert level has decreased from Level 4 to Level 3 nationwide. (Thaiger, 09/05/2022) More
First lot of local Covid vaccine produced The first batch of ChulaCov19, the first messenger-RNA vaccine developed in Thailand, has been produced and is awaiting Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the first two phases of human trials, a government spokesperson said on Saturday. (Bangkok Post, 07/05/2022) More
Bangkok prepares to declare Covid-19 endemic due to sharp drop in infections and deaths Authorities in Bangkok are preparing to shift gears in their Covid-19 strategy to an ‘endemic phase’, as the Thai Public Health Ministry acknowledges a steep drop in infections and deaths. (Thaiger, 04/05/2022) More
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GTCC's 60th Anniversary: Our 60 facts #9 In 1962, six sub-committees were established by the Chamber’s Executive Committee, which included Tax and Custom Affairs, Industrial and Investment Projects, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Products, Export of Thai Products, Other Products and Affairs, and Machines, Tools, Iron and Steel. |
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Jetboard Thailand, a brand by Siam Seaplane Co. Ltd., is organizing an event on the topic of sustainable watersports This event is the formal launch of high-end Lampuga electric surfboards in Thailand. The event will be held on 21-23 May 2022 at Koh Phangan. More
Miskawaan Health Group: Immune System for Covid-19 Talk Can the immune system help protect you from diseases? Find out why the immune system is the new focus in the medical field on 24 May 2022 at Goethe Intstitution. More
GTCC members' promotions Check out GTCC members' special offers on accommodation, restaurant / food delivery, and other services. More |
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Exclusive offer: 10% discount on premium Sunday Brunch at ALATi |
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Validity period: Now – 30 June 2022
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digitalBAU 31 May - 2 June 2022, Cologne
digitalBAU is the trade show for digital solutions in the construction industry. It will be held at Koelnmesse for the second time. It comprises IT applications (software, online and digital solutions) by taking the construction value chain, involved software companies, industry and startups into account. This new platform for software companies and industry was the result of a collaboration between Messe München and BVBS – Bundesverband Bausoftware and is a future-oriented format for the construction industry. More |
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Insights-X, 5-7 October 2022, Nuremberg Planning for the seventh Insights-X trade fair is in full swing. After a two-year ‘pandemic break’, the event organised by Spielwarenmesse eG will be back at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre in the autumn at the ideal time for ordering. Between 5 and 7 October 2022, Insights-X – the only independent trade fair in Germany for the international stationery industry – is going live again. For the forthcoming edition, the organisers will be adding a new platform to complement the physical fair: Insights-X Digital. More |
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SPIEL '22, 6-9 October 2022, Essen SPIEL ’22 is the world’s largest is the world’s largest public fair for board, card and role-playing games, where games publishers from all over the world present the latest trends and developments to a broader public for the first time and visitors have the opportunity to try out and buy the new products on site. The SPIEL event hosts the award of both the annual ‘German Games Prize’ and the ‘innoSPIEL’ award for a particularly innovative games idea. More |
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AHK pavilion at ITAP, HannoverMesse Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC 2022, 18-20 October 2022, Singapore EXPO Join AHK Pavilion organised by the Singaporean-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (SGC) on Industrial Automation l Intra-Logistics l Digital Factory l Additive Manufacturing We have an attractive offer of competitive pricing structure, stand features and strategic location of the pavilion exclusively for our members and partners to participate with AHK pavilion at the upcoming ITAP with limited stand space. For further details, please contact us at services@gtcc.org. Deadline for application is on 31st May 2022. www.industrial-transformation.com |
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Corona pandemic and trade fairs All COVID-19 restrictions will no longer apply at German trade shows. By April 3 at the latest, no more access restrictions such as 3G or 2G regulations, capacity restrictions, distance requirements or masking obligations will apply at trade shows nationwide. Restrictions can now only be provided by the federal states if the state parliament determines a localized, threatening infection situation. More |
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ASEAN Snapshot 2022 The German Chambers ASEAN Business Council (GCABC), as a #PartnerInASEAN, is pleased to introduce to the fifth edition of the ASEAN Snapshot booklet with a variety of up-to-date charts and infographics about ASEAN economic developments, ranging from demographic, economics, trade and investment information. More |
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AHK World Business Outlook Frühjahr 2022 Der AHK World Business Outlook basiert auf einer Umfrage bei den Mitgliedsunternehmen der Deutschen Auslandshandelskammern, Delegationen und Repräsentanzen (AHKs). An der Befragung im März/April 2022 haben mehr als 4.200 deutsche Unternehmen, Niederlassungen und Tochtergesellschaften sowie Unternehmen mit engem Deutschlandbezug teilgenommen. Mehr |
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Export Business Guide - Eigentumsvorbehalt bei Warenlieferungen ins Ausland Die vorliegende 11. Auflage des Export Business Guide zeigt das Rechtsinstitut des Eigentumsvorbehaltes in 80 Ländern auf. Mehr |
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Außenwirtschaftstag Hessen Treffen Sie die AHK Thailand zum persönlichen Beratungsgespräch für Ihr individuelles Geschäftsvorhaben beim 6. Außenwirtschaftstag Hessen am 28. Juni 2022 in Frankfurt am Main. Darüber hinaus stehen Diskussionen und Fachvorträge zu aktuellen Themen des internationalen Handels sowie eine Fachmesse mit Partnern für das Auslandsgeschäft auf dem Programm. Hier anmelden. |
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