If you have trouble viewing this in email, please 2 September 2019 Upcoming GTCC Events Register now for our upcoming events: 06.09.2019  12.09.2019 13.09.2019 19.09.2019 24.09.2019 26.09.2019 27.09.2019 27.09.2019 25.10.2019 [Fully booked] GTCC Oktoberfest 2019 26.10.2019 Economy Consumer price index rises 0.52 per cent The consumer price index, or inflation, in August increased 0.52 per cent compared to the same month last year but was lower than the 0.98 per cent witnessed in July this year. (The Nation, 02/09/2019) Q3 exports poised for biggest drop Exports are set to experience the biggest drop of the year this quarter, marred by rising Sino-US trade tensions and relocation in the global supply chain. (Bangkok Post, 29/08/2019) Govt plans 'relocation package' to draw foreign investment Economic ministers are planning a "relocation package" to attract foreign companies looking to move their factories because of global trade tensions, officials said on Thursday. (Bangkok Post, 22/08/2019) Companies & Industrial Sectors Dasta backs handout scheme The Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Dasta) is urging local communities to join the 1,000-baht cash handout scheme for local tourists. (Bangkok Post, 02/09/2019) Satellite slot licences slated for early 2020 The telecom regulator plans to begin awarding licences for the use of satellite orbit slots, currently used by satellites Thaicom 4, 5 and 6, by early next year to ensure orderly transfer of concessions that expire in 2021. (Bangkok Post, 02/09/2019) Panasonic appoints DP Ceramic, extends portfolio Panasonic Life Solutions Sales Thailand Co is tapping into the country's housing solution business, appointing DP Ceramic, a marketer of ceramic tiles and home decor items, as its distributor. (Bangkok Post, 02.09.2019) TCEB confident of B232bn in fiscal 2020 The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) expects to receive 37.8 million Mice travellers (for meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) next fiscal year, generating 232 billion baht. (Bangkok Post, 31/08/2019) Digital ad spree to continue Thailand's digital advertising spending is expected to surpass 20 billion baht this year, up 19% from a year earlier, according to research firm Kantar Thailand. (Bangkok Post, 30/08/2019) Machinery maker SKC set for growth Farm machinery maker Siam Kubota Corporation (SKC) set a five-year business plan to develop a foothold in Thailand with annual revenue of 100 billion baht by 2023. (Bangkok Post, 29/08/2019) Thailand and ASEAN Siam GS Battery kicks off $10m Myanmar plant Siam GS Battery, an affiliate of Siam Motors Group, has started operation of a battery charging plant in Myanmar with an investment of US$10 million, expecting to serve rapid growth of auto sales in that country. (Bangkok Post, 02.09.2019) Selling 'Suukyinomics' A delegation led by Thaung Tun, Myanmar's economic tsar, hit the road to Bangkok recently to talk up the unique and refreshing government approach that they hope will persuade Thai investors to participate in the country's fast-growing development (Bangkok Post, 02.09.2019) Egat jettisons gas-purchase deal with Petronas Energy policymakers have decided to cancel a purchase order of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by the state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) from Malaysian national oil firm Petronas. (Bangkok Post, 31/08/2019) EEC Office, ZAEZ ink aerotropolis agreement The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office has signed an agreement with China's Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone (ZAEZ) on strategic cooperation and to develop an aerotropolis at U-tapao airport in Rayong province. (Bangkok Post, 30/08/2019) Green Technology China's 'Belt and Road' risks Paris climate goals PARIS: Carbon-heavy development in countries part of China's Belt and Road Initiative could render the Paris climate goals unreachable, according to a new analysis on the gargantuan global infrastructure project released Monday. (Bangkok Post, 02/09/2019) Government readies further EV measures The government plans to launch additional measures for motorists to buy electric vehicles (EVs) and motorcycles this year to pump up demand for low-emission vehicles on local roads. (Bangkok Post, 29/08/2019) EA keen on Rayong plant Energy Absolute Plc (EA) plans to start its production of bio-hydrogenated diesel and phase change materials in Rayong by March 2020 after postponing its scheduled operation period almost a year. (Bangkok Post, 27/08/2019) Bilateral Business First Training on the Safe Use and Handling of Flammable Natural Refrigerants in Air Conditioners Launched in Thailand King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), the Electricity Authority of Thailand (EGAT), and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH joined up to launch the “Grand Opening of First R Training: Safe Use and Handling of Flammable Refrigerants” at KMUTNB. (German Cooperation, 19/08/2019) Legal / HR / CSR / Education Labour training centre for EEC The government is teaming up with the private sector to open a labour force training centre in Rayong to deepen the pool of skilled workers in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). (Bangkok Post, 31/08/2019) Foreign chambers push for TM30 review The Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT) has proposed a significant review of the Immigration Bureau's TM30 reporting requirement for foreign students, retirees and expatriates due to its negative impacts, and has urged deeper regulatory reform over the medium to long term. (Bangkok Post, 31/08/2019) Customs eager to extend pre-arrival processing The Customs Department intends to extend Pre-Arrival Processing (PAP) service, which transmits customs declarations and import documents to customs authorities electronically before the goods arrive in the destination country for cross-border land transport. (Bangkok Post, 28/08/2019) Member News Bumrungrad upgrades to advanced eye surgery tech Bumrungrad International Hospital has upgraded its eye care centre with new ophthalmic surgical technology as part of its "Smart Hospital 5.0" standards. (Bangkok Post, 30/08/2019) Stiebel Eltron announces partnership with Borussia Dortmund Stiebel Eltron, Thailand’s leading manufacturer of water heaters, water filters, hand-dryers, heat pumps and water pumps, is entering a two-year partnership with Borussia Dortmund (BVB) football club. (thailand.ahk.de, 30.08.2019) Chamber Representatives Sebastian-Justus Schmidt and Thomas Chrometzka Chamber Representatives Robert Johann Gschwendtner and Robert Müller Chamber Representatives Teerachate Kenthaworn and Krittanan Auamkul Chamber Representatives Knut Sierotzki and Robert Braunshofer Chamber Representative Rainer Philippeit Economic Factsheet UPDATE Magazine Featured: Pharma market in Thailand: Rising demand, but tougher competition; Pharmaceuticals: Working towards a healthier future; Interview: Bayer Thai Co., Ltd. and Polipharm Co., Ltd.; GTCC Gala Night 2019 "fairy Tales" // Business Brief // Chamber Activities // GTDEE Insights // Trade Fairs // Members' Corner Preferred Benefits Exclusive offers: 15% discount for apply the event of “Personal Data Privacy Protection Act (PDPA) Forum 2019” on 30 SEP 2019 Validity period: Now – 20 September 2019 For more information: Trade Fairs Visit the world of metalworking at EMO Hannover 16 - 21 September 2019 at Hannover, Germany Get your complimentary visitor ticket from GTCC, please contact Call for exhibitor application! 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