GTCC YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK EVENING |
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07/07/2022
15/07/2022
19/07/2022 [Save the date] GTCC Executive Breakfast Talk: “The new Thai PDPA, the EU GDPR and their implications on businesses in Thailand”
20/07/2022 [Save the date] GTCC Business Women Networking 2/2022: "Embracing your vulnerability in women's leadership"
16/08/2022
19/08/2022 [Save the date] GTCC Members Exclusive Site Visit 2/2022: ESB
19/08/2022 [Save the date] Multi-Chamber Eastern Seaboard Networking by BCCT
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SWISS NEW PREMIUM ECONOMY |
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BoT: Economy growing, policy adjustments to tackle inflation Thailand's economy will continue growing this year and next, driven by a recovery in domestic demand and tourism, the central bank said on Monday. (Bangkok Post, 27/06/2022) More
Reopening to see Thai employment rate rocket this year The country's reopening and a push for economic recovery is expected to generate double-digit growth in the country's employment rate this year, according to job search platform JobsDB. (Bangkok Post, 24/06/2022) More
Thailand at risk of fuel crunch with imported gas too pricey The government is curbing imports of liquefied natural gas due to surging prices, potentially putting the country at risk of fuel shortages. (Bangkok Post, 22/06/2022) More Thai economy to grow 3% this year, 3.7% next year - state agency Thailand's economy is expected to grow by 3% this year and 3.7% next year, driven by exports, increased domestic demand and a recovery in tourism, the state planning agency said on Wednesday. (Bangkok Post, 22/06/2022) More
Electricity bills to surge as power tariff hits all-time high Thais face pricier electricity bills, with the power tariff increasing to a record high of 4.4 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) between September and December, says the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). (Bangkok Post, 20/06/2022) More
Price limits on 51 goods, services retained The government on Thursday agreed to retain its price control on 51 goods and services while introducing stringent measures on the movement of maize in three additional provinces to stabilise domestic prices. (Bangkok Post, 17/06/2022) More
Thailand’s competitiveness ranking slips five places to 33 Thailand’s ranking by the World Competitiveness Centre fell from 28 last year to 33 this year mainly because of the impact from the Covid-19 pandemic. (The Nation Thailand, 15/06/2022) More |
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| Mazars in Thailand: Outsourcing brochure |
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Einschränkungen im Personen- und Warenverkehr Thailand hebt die Einreisebeschränkungen zum 1. Juli 2022 auf. Die Regierung kann die Einreisebestimmungen wie auch die Vorschriften im Inland bei Bedarf jederzeit verschärfen. (GTAI, 21/06/2022) More
Endlich Aufschwung, aber nur zaghaft Der Aufschwung in Thailand fällt schwächer aus als prognostiziert. Die Inflation bremst die Nachfrage und die fragile Weltwirtschaft dämpft den Außenhandel. (GTAI, 16/06/2022) More
Gesetz zu thailändischen Aktiengesellschaften wurde modernisiert Seit dem 24. Mai 2022 gelten in Thailand Änderungen des "Public Limited Companies Act". Sie betreffen insbesondere die Möglichkeit digitaler Versammlungen und Kommunikation. (GTAI, 13/06/2022) More
Coronapandemie hat Thailands Stärken und Schwächen offengelegt Ein leistungsfähiges Gesundheitswesen und die industrielle Basis zählen zu den Stärken. Einige Branchen drohen aber, den Anschluss zu verlieren. Das Land benötigt Innovationen. (GTAI, 10/06/2022) More |
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SME D Bank aims to boost small firms' access to loans The Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME D Bank) has teamed up with partners to help SMEs access loans, says bank president Nartnaree Rathapat. (Bangkok Post, 27/06/2022) More Thai tourist trips to rise dramatically Thai domestic tourism is expected to grow by 162% to 188 million trips and generate 720 billion baht this year, despite rising inflation and sluggish purchasing power, according to ttb analytics, the research arm of TMBThanachart Bank. (Bangkok Post, 24/06/2022) More
IKEA plans to open region's first city store on Sukhumvit IKEA, a Swedish home furnishing brand, is scheduled to open its first Southeast Asian urban store in Bangkok by the end of next year. (Bangkok Post, 23/06/2022) More
THAI sees signs of an early turnaround as losses shrink Thai Airways International (THAI) is banking on pulling out of bankruptcy protection and resuming trading of its shares earlier than planned as the carrier's bottom line is looking up. (Bangkok Post, 22/06/2022) More
Meeting soon to end Green Line dispute The board of Krungthep Thanakom Co, a state enterprise under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), is to meet on Thursday to solve the conflict over the operation of the Green Line, according to its chairman Tongthong Chandransu. (Bangkok Post, 21/06/2022) More
TAT hoping to woo 500,000 Koreans this year As Thailand and South Korea have started to ease travel restrictions, Thai tourism has high hopes of attracting more than 500,000 Korean tourists this year before surging to 1.3 million next year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). (Bangkok Post, 21/06/2022) More
OR continues non-oil business expansion PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR) has acquired shares in a laundry business to further expand its non-oil services, including the provision of launderettes at its petrol stations. (Bangkok Post, 18/06/2022) More
AIS and state agency launch 5G innovation centre in EEC Telecom operator AIS and the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA) have jointly established the first 5G innovation centre and laboratory in Thailand Digital Valley in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). (The Nation Thailand, 17/06/2022) More |
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Exporters urged to adopt regional focus Thai exporters are advised to shift their focus to regional markets such as Asean, China, the Middle East and India instead of the world market in the second half this year. (Bangkok Post, 24/06/2022) More
Asian markets climb as calm returns after sharp sell-off Equities rose Tuesday in Asia as some stability returned to markets after last week's upheaval, but analysts warned of further pain for traders after central bank officials hinted at further interest rate hikes to reel in inflation. (Bangkok Post, 21/06/2022) More |
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Electrifying progress? Thailand on track to becoming EV hub of ASEAN Government officials joined industry leaders to gauge progress in Thailand’s bid to become the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing hub of ASEAN on Friday. (The Nation Thailand, 18/06/2022) More |
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Thailand launches FTA discussions with Efta Thailand expects to take about two years to conclude talks with the European Free Trade Association (Efta) after the two parties agreed to launch negotiations over a potential free-trade deal on Monday. (Bangkok Post, 22/06/2022) More |
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| Legal / HR / CSR / Education |
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Tax exemption for foreign actors approved The cabinet on Tuesday approved a tax exemption for foreign actors of movies filmed in Thailand for a period of five years as an incentive for international producers to shoot their films in the kingdom, deputy government spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said. (Bangkok Post, 21/06/2022) More
Land windfall tax law to be resurrected The Finance Ministry plans to dust off the land windfall tax law as part of the country's reform of its tax system, says Krisada Chinavicharana, the permanent finance secretary. (Bangkok Post, 20/06/2022) More |
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| Important update on Covid-19 |
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Covid admissions on rise Thailand is expected to observe a clearer picture of how the highly transmissible BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants of Omicron are spreading in the kingdom in the coming weeks, experts say. (Bangkok Post, 27/06/2022) More
Thais 'willing' to wear masks in public Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has expressed satisfaction over news that most Thais are voluntarily wearing masks for protection against Covid-19 despite the mask mandate being lifted on Thursday. (Bangkok Post, 26/06/2022) More
It’s official – face masks now voluntary in most places in Thailand Any face mask confusion is now clarified by the publishing of the latest edict in the Royal Gazette. (Thaiger, 24/06/2022) More
Covid-19 strains spur fears The government is monitoring two new Omicron subvariants in Europe as Thailand prepares for an influx of international arrivals from next month when entry rules are eased further. (Bangkok Post, 23/06/2022) More
CCSA cancels Thailand Pass & change entertainment venue restrictions The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration – or CCSA – just announced some big changes to Thailand’s Covid-19 restrictions. (Thaiger, 17/06/2022) More |
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GTCC's 60th Anniversary: Our 60 facts #12 During the first few months of the chamber, the daily work was temporarily handled in turn by members of the Executive Committee. They later planned to hire a part-time executive secretary, in agreement with the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHT). Mr. Kurt von Laer accepted this position and become the chamber’s first Executive Director (1963-1971). |
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Seasoned Hotelier leads Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Adrian Rudin as its new general manager, with regional responsibilities as Vice President Operations, South East Asia for Kempinski Hotels. More
GTCC members' promotions Check out GTCC members' special offers on accommodation, restaurant / food delivery, and other services. More |
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Chamber Representative Dr. Roland Petrasch
Chamber Representatives Ms. Wattana Sarika Mr. Warit Saelim
Chamber Representatives Mr. Michael Gerrits Ms. Arichaya Narkchamnarn |
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Chamber Representative Mr. Axel Arras
Chamber Representatives Ms. Lina Abdullah Mr. Rachan Buathin
Mr. Horst Wiezorrek Mr. Stefan Czerwinski |
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Exclusive offer: 25% off on Sunday Jazzy Brunch (food only) |
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IFA Berlin 2-6 September 2022, Berlin IFA Berlin, the world’s most important trade show for consumer electronics and household appliances, is making a large-scale and real-life return this year with a record number of new products being unveiled. Brands, manufacturers and retailers alike are queuing up to come to Berlin – media, games, communication, photo & video, audio entertainment, home entertainment, smart home, smart appliances and so much more. More |
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drinktec 12-16 September 2022, Munich drinktec in Munich is the world's leading exhibition for the beverage and liquid food industry. Manufacturers showcase their latest technologies and system solutions for the entire process chain from raw materials and manufacturing, filling and packaging of all kinds of beverage and liquid food – including raw materials and logistics solutions. The themes of beverage marketing and packaging design round out the portfolio. More |
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POWTECH and FACHPACK 2022 27 - 29 September 2022, Nuremberg Two trade fairs, one location, multiple synergies POWTECH 2022 will be co-located with FACHPACK. Running POWTECH and FACHPACK in tandem will create additional synergies in the areas of processing and packaging since both events address users in the food and feed, chemical, pharmaceutical, plastics processing and mechanical engineering sectors. In terms of visitors, both fairs are strongly focused on the industrial and consumer goods sectors. |
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Corona pandemic and trade fairs Since June 11, 2022, COVID-19 related entry restrictions to Germany are lifted. A proof of vaccination, proof of convalescence, proof of testing or proof of trade fair participation is no longer required to enter Germany. Citizens from countries with visa requirement who travel to Germany to visit a trade fair or exhibit need a business visa. Employees of exhibiting companies are exempt from the visa fee. 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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APK 2022 The Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business (APK 2022) aims to provide a platform to deepen the dialogue on current economic developments in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region as well as to build and strengthen personal and economic ties.The 17th APK will take place in Singapore from 13–14 November 2022 and be co-chaired by the APA-Chairman, President and CEO of Siemens AG Roland Busch and the Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck. More |
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Chadaphan Maliphan
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