The German-Thai Chamber of Commerce (GTCC) in Bangkok is a member of the German Chambers of Commerce Worldwide Network (AHK), with 150 locations in 93 countries. Since its establishment in Bangkok in 1962, the GTCC has maintained itself as a reliable intermediary between German and Thai businesses, thus contributing to the dynamism of the economic development in both countries.
In the course of 2022, GTCC put together about 278 events and activities (85 events of the Membership, Events and Communications Department, 11 events of the Corporate Services Department, 2 events of the Trade Fairs Department and 180 events of the GTDEE Department) that encouraged further development and interaction of the German-Thai business community within Thailand and abroad.
GTCC had successfully retained 556 active members in 2022, a 5.7% increase from the members in 2021. Among them, 484 members were in Thailand (including 6 honorary members), in addition to 72 members in Germany and other countries. The number of new members in 2022 was 72, increasing by 50% from 2021. Among them, 65 were from Thailand and 7 were from Germany and other countries.
GTCC celebrated the 60th Anniversary in 2022 with GTCC members, partners and friends at “GTCC Celebratory Wine Dinner” on 17 June 2022 and GTCC Year-End Reception, “60 Years Celebration”, supported by Lufthansa German Airlines on 2 December 2022. As part of the 60th anniversary celebration, GTCC also raised a total of 68,500 baht for RECOFTC. The fund was contributed by GTCC members, partners and friends, to plant a total of 685 trees in Nan by local farmers. On 12 July 2022 GTCC board members and team had the honorable opportunity to welcome Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and a delegation from Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy at GTCC.
After the establishment of GTCC Industry Committees on Human Resources, Tourism and Hospitality and Logistics in 2021 by the Board of the GTCC, 4 events were organised in 2022 to enhance the active participation of our members in GTCC activities, exchange knowledge and experiences among our members.
GTCC continued utilizing social media platforms such as facebook, LinkedIn, and twitter, to keep its members, business partners informed about events, activities and key changes in the business community. Its 60th anniversary had been celebrated throughout the year in all media channels such as GTCC’s 60th anniversary page on its website and #CongratsToGTCC social media campaign. GTCC also fully supported its members by promoting their activities through its website’s members news section and e-newsletters. It launched a new e-newsletter “GTCC INSIGHTS” to present key activities of GTCC Members. A biweekly GTCC e-UPDATE newsletter and quarterly UPDATE e-magazine remain major channels to provide essential information about the business and industry sectors in Thailand. Our online membership directory offered relevant and up-to-date database with dedicated user account and password to access members’ profiles and contact details.
The Corporate Services Department supports the market entry process of clients to Thailand, Germany and ASEAN through its services offered: flexible and tailor-made to meet the individual needs of companies. Those services include market studies, market information, business research, business matchmaking, technical workshops, conferences, and the organization of exclusive business delegations. In 2022, the digital adoption of various business formats and services continued creating value for our customers and also helped streamlining internal processes during the coronavirus pandemic. In order to support the export activities of German SMEs, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) as well as German Federal States offer various programs. The GTCC is actively involved in these programs: for example, German Energy Solutions Initiative (BMWK) and the Foreign Market Entry Programme (BMWK).
The Corporate Services Department plays a vital role in supporting German companies from various industry backgrounds and from the service sector in gaining first-hand knowledge of the Thai market, thus paving the way for potential future business activities in Thailand as well as in the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC).
GTCC is the official representative of renowned German trade fair companies with international repute, which including Messe Berlin GmbH, Deutsche Messe AG, Messe München GmbH, NürnbergMesse GmbH, and Spielwarenmesse eG. Most fair organizers considered that the second quarter of 2022 went better than predicted. According to the Association of the German Trade Fair Industry - AUMA, 65 to 70% of tradeshow clients are returning and need the tradeshow to acquire new customers and strengthen business contacts. However, rising expenses, personnel shortages, the energy crisis, and travel complications were impeding tradeshow participation. The industry will most likely approach the pre-corona level by 2024. GTCC will continue to assist Thai companies in ensuring a seamless and effective participation at German trade fairs by providing comprehensive services and a one-stop solution that includes extended business delegation, factory visits, and business-to-business meetings.
GTDEE-Thai Dual Excellence Education (GTDEE) is the coordination and consultation office for the vocational certification level and higher vocational certification education based on German quality standard in the “Apprenticeship Programme” and is operated by GTCC. Participating in the GTDEE apprenticeship programme, apprentices spend time around 30 per cent of the time at partner vocational colleges and around 70 per cent in partner companies. GTDEE also offers a service called Quality Assurance (QA) on Vocational Educational and Training for Thai vocational institutions. In addition, the GTDEE provides the service called “AdA International - Train the Trainer” (copyrights from DIHK, Germany) for trainers from various companies.
The GTDEE “Implementation of Mechatronics Vocational Training” under project-based Learning at Eastern Technological College and Don Bosco Technological College foundation for basic training. The main objective of this measure is the development and implementation of the first steps of mechatronics vocational training oriented to German standards. The Thai textbook “Mechatronics” published by GTCC provides all of the necessary information on Industry 4.0 across learning fields and teaching subjects based on the professional action situations of the mechatronics engineers.
On 12 July 2022 GTCC board members and team had the honorable opportunity to welcome Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and a delegation from Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy at GTCC. We felt utmost gratitude to receive this honor in the year of the 60th anniversary of GTCC.
GTCC CELEBRATION WINE DINNER
GTCC celebrated 60 years of supporting companies and institutions from Germany and Thailand in opening up and strengthening trade and investment opportunities on 17 June 2022 at the Millennium Hilton Bangkok with some 80 distinguished guests who were GTCC members, partners and friends
This prestigious and memorable event owed much of its success to GTCC’s Event Partner, Samitivej Hospital for ATK testing support; and Food and Beverage Partners, Global Wines and More, Heritage Snacks and Food Co., Ltd., KCG Corporation and Serenity Wines Asia for the premium wines, cheese and nuts; and Venue Partner: Millennium Hilton Bangkok for the delicious food and the venue management.
GTCC YEAR END RECEPTION “60 YEARS CELEBRATION”
SUPPORTED BY LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIRLINES.
More than 140 members, friends and guests celebrated the 60th anniversary of the foundation of the German-Thai Chamber of Commerce (GTCC) and the completion of 2022 at the GTCC Year-End Reception, “60 Years Celebration”, supported by Lufthansa German Airlines on 2 December 2022.
Guests of honor were German Ambassador to Thailand, H.E. Georg Schmidt, Honorary Member Volker Fischer, who served on the GTCC Board, Chamber ex-Presidents Karl-Heinz Heckhausen, who is also GTCC Honorary Member, Khun Pracha Chivapornthip, Andreas Richter and their spouses.
GTCC is grateful to Lufthansa German Airlines for supporting this event as GTCC’s first-ever Naming partner. Special thanks are due to Event partners Bumrungrad International Hospital, Luther and Schaeffler Manufacturing as well as Food and Beverage partners KCG Corporation, Flow Inter Co., Ltd. and Serenity Wines, and Venue partner Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit.
GTCC also co-operated with the Regional Community Forestry Training Center for Asia and the Pacific (RECOFTC) by supporting its Tree for ALL (T4A) Initiative in planting of trees in Santisuk District, Nan Province.
The first three trees were planted by GTCC Executive Director Dr. Roland Wein, Deputy Executive Director Mr. Marius Mehner, and Project Manager Corporate Services Mr. Anon Siharat on 4 April 2022 in Santisuk District, Nan Province. After a series of fundraising activities, a total of 68,500 baht were donated by GTCC members, partners and friends and used to plant a total of 685 trees in Nan by local farmers.
Around 80 participants joined the GTCC Joint Chambers Luncheon, organized on 21 February 2022 at the Millennium Hilton Bangkok. The event featured a keynote speech on “2022 Economic Outlook in Thailand: Challenges and Opportunities and Sectors of Possible Cooperation with Germany” by M.L. Chayotid Kridakon, Thai Trade Representative and Advisor to Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Supattanapong Punmeechaow. The speech was followed by an insightful panel discussion with representatives from GTCC member companies: Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) Ltd., Covestro (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Rieckermann (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Fair & Easy Co., Ltd. and Fastwork Technologies Co., Ltd. The panelists shared insights on their industry updates, company performance, and plans for 2022, followed by the results of the Thailand Economic Outlook 2021 survey, and developments in renewable energy transformation, logistics, and digitalization for Thailand’s sustainable development.
On 27 January 2022, GTCC welcomed 120 members, partners, guests, and friends again at the first networking event of 2022,which provides an ideal platform for members to meet, socialize and make new contacts. The event took place under the COVID-19 safety measures in the pleasing venue the NICHE, Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok. The guests were welcomed by Khun Waranya Pratumtin, GTCC Acting President.
GTCC Business Women Networking event on 20 July 2022 was successful with a well-rounded discussion on “Embracing your vulnerability in women’s leadership”. About 50 participants attended the event which was moderated by Cristy Aphimonthol, Managing Director of Coachology and Pink Lotus Foundation. There were two panelists Jessica Doehring, CFO at Siemens Mobility Limited Thailand and Julia Panchkowry, founder and CEO of The Banana Warrior and International Life and Business Coach, sharing their experiences and insights.
The topic of “Resilience during transformation” was discussed at GTCC Young Professionals Network evening of 2022 on 8 September 2022 by speakers from Schaeffler Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd.: Mr. Micah Shepard – Schaeffler Regional CEO, Southeast Asia/Pacific, Mr. Harry Vuylsteke – Director Automotive Aftermarket, Southeast Asia, and Mr. Jan Wittenstein – Head of Business Group Automotive Technologies, Southeast Asia.
On March 18, 2022, 35 GTCC members exclusively visited the Brose (Thailand) Co. Ltd. plant and gained insight into various production processes. In addition to an informative company presentation given by Mr. Denis Reul, Managing Director/President ASEAN at Brose, and the guided tour, the event was rounded off with a small snack for all participants.
As a family-owned German automotive supplier, Brose produces mechatronic components and systems such as door and liftgate technology, seat adjuster systems, electric motors and drives to customers all over the world. GTCC would like to thank Mr. Denis Reul and his team for the insights, opportunity, and warm welcome at Brose (Thailand) Co. Ltd.
The concerns in the hospitality and tourism sector such as shortage of skilled staff due to the Covid-10 pandemic, the future of Thai tourism in 2022 and new strategies were addressed by Mr. Oliver Schnatz, Chair of the GTCC Tourism & Hospitality Committee and Director of the GTCC Board of Directors, in the GTCC Tourism & Hospitality Committee’s first-ever webinar on 2 March 2022. Some of the participants also suggested solutions to the challenges, such as easing the entry by dropping the PCR test upon entry and making Thailand more attractive for luxury tourism, while focusing on more sustainability in tourism. GTCC thanks all participants and Mr. Oliver Schnatz for a very informative exchange of ideas, thoughts, and solutions.
GTCC organized the first GTCC Logistics Committee online meeting on 28 April 2022 via Zoom. GTCC Executive Director, Dr. Roland Wein, delivered welcoming remarks, followed by an opening statement from Logistics Committee Chairperson, Bjoern Schoon, Managing Director, Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar, Kuehne + Nagel Limited. After an introduction of the Logistics Committee members, the topic of ICC Incoterms 2023 was discussed. In addition, potential future topics were proposed, and a zoom survey was conducted to find out what member companies expect from the GTCC Logistics Committee.
GTCC HR Committee successfully hosted this seminar on 12 May 2022 at the Sindhorn Midtown Hotel. The 18 participants learned from the speaker, Mr. Micah Shepard, President of SEA Industrial and Automotive Aftermarket Asia Pacific at Schaeffler Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd., about how to be a true and efficient partner to the CEO. GTCC would like to thank Mr. Tom Sorensen, our HR Committee Chair and Managing Partner at Tom Sorensen Recruitment (Thailand) Co., Ltd., for leading the session as moderator, and Mr. Mathias Reindl, Managing Director Southeast Asia of Hansen Beck as MC.
On 9 June 2022, around 50 GTCC members enjoyed the opportunity to meet Ambassador of Germany to Thailand H.E. Georg Schmidt during the GTCC Meets the German Ambassador luncheon. After welcoming remarks by GTCC President Mr. Michael Welser, the Ambassador delivered a speech on the topic “War in Ukraine – Lockdown in China: A political assessment of the situation and possible consequences in GermanThai relations”. Following an engaging Q&A session, the guests were served a delicious luncheon at the Westin Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok.
GTCC had organized three GTCC Open Forums online in 2022. The last one was organized on 16 August 2022 and moderated by GTCC Board member Mr. Jan Wittenstein, Head of Automotive Technologies, Sales and Business Development, Schaeffler Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd. The participants not only discussed the current business environment and impacts of the pandemic on different businesses, but also joined speed networking and a polling on several topics of interest.
GTCC Oktoberfest was brought back and organized for two days, 3-4 November 2022 with welcoming remarks by GTCC President, Mr. Michael Welser. German Ambassador to Thailand, H.E. Georg Schmidt, officially opened the event with the traditional tapping of the barrel together with GTCC President and Executive Director on the first day, while the beer keg tapping was performed by the Deputy Head of Mission, German Embassy Bangkok, Mr. Hans-Ulrich Südbeck on the second day.
GTCC organised this hybrid business mission to Thailand between 14 and 17 March 2022 with a total of seven German companies participating. The project was part of the German Energy Solutions Initiative supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economics and Climate Action (BMWK).
The first day featured a virtual briefing session on Thailand led by Marius Mehner, GTCC Deputy Executive Director, and guest speakers, Dr. Alexander Raubold from the German Embassy Bangkok and Mr. Thomas Hundt from GTAI (Germany Trade & Invest). A virtual Technology Conference on “Energy Generation and Energy Infrastructure in Cities” was organized on 15 March 2022 by GTCC together with eclarion GmbH, with the support of BMWK. The conference aimed to further strengthen the co-operation between Thai and German companies within the framework of the German Energy Solutions Initiative. It featured exclusive presentations by all the participating German companies showcasing their products and technology solutions. The conference was followed by a series of B2B meetings organised by GTCC (online & offline).
GTCC successfully organized a delegation trip for German companies to Thailand between 9 and 13 May 2022, with a focus on the exchange of knowledge in the area of technology solutions in the railway sector.
On the first day, the delegation gained first-hand knowledge of Thailand’s economy and political situation during a Thailand briefing led by GTCC Deputy Executive Director Marius Mehner. Mr. Hans-Ulrich Südbeck from the German Embassy Bangkok and Mr. Thomas Hundt from GTAI (Germany Trade & Invest). The delegation also visited the SRT Electrified Train (SRTET) maintenance center as well as the operation center at Bang Sue Grand Station. They had a roundtrip ride on the SRT Dark Red Line, “Bang SueDon Mueang”. The Red Line Mass Transit System began full commercial service in November 2021.
On the following day, the delegates joined the German-Thai Conference on “The Future is Rail”, which took place within the framework of the Market Entry Programme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) supported by the BMWK (Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action). Organized at the Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn with the participation of about 120 guests, the conference provided an excellent platform for the German companies to present their state-of-the-art rail products and solutions to Thai counterparts.
There was an MoU Signing Ceremony on German-Thai rail co-operation between VDB (German Railway Industry Association) and GTRA, presided over by Thailand’s Minister of Transport H.E. Saksayam Chidchob, H.E. German Ambassador to Thailand and the GTCC Executive Director. The event was followed in the next days by a series of B2B meetings organized by GTCC. The German delegates on the last day of their trip (13 May) also visited the BTS Group and BTS Training Centre at Mochit.
Internationally renowned German manufacturers showcased the latest production technology solutions at the VDW Technology Symposium Thailand 2022 organized by GTCC in co-operation with VDW (German Machine Tool Builders’ Association) on 28 September 2022. More than 150 participants and key stakeholders from relevant companies and associations of the Thai automotive and supplier industry, the general engineering and machinery and metalworking industry were welcomed.
The symposium also included a discussion on “Smart and sustainable manufacturing in Thailand” by Dr. Frank Neuscheler, Robert Bosch GmbH; Mr. Somphop Kiyosymphanm Thai Subcontracting Promotion Associaltion (THAI SUBCON), Mr. Chatchai Pholmoon, Thai Automation and Robotics Association (TARA); and Dr. Somwang Boonrakcharoen, Thai- German Institute (TGI).
Asst. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Kumpanat Sirivedin from the Sirindhorn
International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS) provided an introduction to the companies and moderated the session. An individual “B2B Match-Making” between Thai and German companies was also organised to discuss further inquiries. The symposium was part of a three day delegation program which began on the first day with Country Briefing on political and economic aspects. The delegation program was concluded with a site visit to A.L.K Precision Works (1976) Co., Ltd. and Unical Works Co., Ltd.
GTCC hosted two workshops with a focus on technology solutions in the field of green hydrogen in Thailand. The first workshop took place at Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chao Fah Phuket on 13 June 2022 with the presence of Mr. Panot Sangsomboon, Head of Provincial Energy Office Phuket, while the second workshop was held at Dusit D2 Hotel Ao Nang Krabi on 15 June 2022 with the presence of Mr. Kumpoo Petthummarong, Head of Provincial Energy Office Krabi. About 70 participants joined the workshops online and on-site, which were opened by GTCC Deputy Executive Director Mr. Marius Mehner.
Supported by the BMUV (Germany’s Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection), the workshops showcased the potential for possible technology applications in the field of green hydrogen through different presentations and examples.
The GTCC business and study delegation trip to Germany led by GTCC Deputy Executive Director, Marius Mehner, started off with a meeting with H.E. Nadhavathna Krishnamra, Ambassador of Thailand to Germany, at the Mövenpick Hotel Berlin on 12 November 2022. On 14 November 2022, the delegation made a site visit to the B. Braun headquarters in Melsungen. B. Braun, a GTCC member, is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies. The business and study trip was completed in Bad Homburg on 18 November 2022, after visiting MEDICA 2022 and other exclusive site visits. In Bad Homburg, the delegation visited GTCC member Fresenius Medical Care, the world’s leading provider of products and services for people with renal diseases. The company also provides dialysis products such as dialysis machines or dialyzers.
The ITAP Voice of the Market: Thailand Digital Roadshow was successfully organized on 19 July 2022, to highlight the latest trends in Thailand’s automation industry. Key discussions were focused on the realization of the BCG model, and breakthroughs in innovation, manufacturing techniques, automation, and robotics. The aim of the Forum is to also encourage Thailand’s manufacturing ecosystem and its stakeholders to adopt Industry 4.0 and ultimately spur their interest and participation at ITAP2022 through interactions and interest fostered at this Forum.
Expert speakers line-up included Darren Seah (Portfolio Director to Industrial Transformation, Constellar), Michael Welser (GTCC President), Dr. Nuwong Chollacoop (Board Member for Academic Conference at Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand - EVAT), Dr. Panita Pongpaibool (Deputy Executive Director at NECTEC), Dr. Butra Boonliang (Head of Technology Strategy and Portfolio Management at SCGC), and Glen Tan (Group Partner atTandem-X).
BIOFACH 2022 was rescheduled from its usual February to July. GTCC organized a joint stand with Thai Organic Trade Association (TOTA), our long-term partner. Thai organic traders were able to collectively exhibit their products and services throughout a four-day period from July 26-29, 2022. BIOFACH, the World’s Leading Organic Food Fair, and VIVANESS, the International Trade Fair for Natural and Organic Personal Care, both returned with a special “summer edition”. More than 24,000 trade visitors from 137 countries had the opportunity for personal exchanges, networking and in-depth discussions of topical issues. They discovered innovations and trends and enjoyed the multi-sensory experience of a diverse range of products from the 2,276 exhibitors from 94 countries.
bauma 2022 finally took place again when the Trade Fair Center Messe München became the venue of the construction machinery industry for seven full days from 24-30 October. Around 3,200 exhibitors from 60 countries presented their exhibits, innovations, and trends more than 495,000 visitors from over 200 countries came to the world’s leading trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles and construction equipment. The share of international exhibitors was nearly 65 percent while the proportion of international visitors was around 50 percent.
Apart from our 433 trade visitors, two exhibiting companies from Thailand also took part in bauma 2022 to showcase their latest technologies and services for engineered steel and fiber-reinforced polymer construction products as well as hydraulic products and accessories.
The 15th edition of ITB Asia, Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show, came to a successful close with over 27,000 business appointments and meetings recorded. The success of the first face-to-face ITB Asia indicated returning confidence in the recovery of the tourism sector in Singapore and the region. Co-located with MICE
Show Asia and Travel Tech Asia from 19-21 October 2022, ITB Asia under the theme “Go Big & Go Forward: Travel Industry on the Road to Recovery and Growth” engaged the industry heavyweights, top buyers and international exhibitors to rebuild, reconnect and discuss topics critical to the future of MICE, corporate travel, leisure travel and travel technology.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Sports Authority of Thailand, Pattaya City, and other exhibiting hotels and resorts participated to engage with key clients and partners. The Thai Pavilion by TAT headed up strong Thai presence to feature a sustainable tourism concept with “Visit Thailand Year 2022-2023: Amazing New Chapters” campaign after fully reopening to tourism on 1 October 2022.
PAL FINAL EXAMINATION PART 2 IN AUTOMOTIVE MECHATRONICS FOR BMW SERVICE APPRENTICE PROGRAM BATCH 2020
PAL Final Examination Part 2 in Automotive Mechatronics for BMW Service
Apprentice Program batch 2020 took place during 23-25 May 2022 at BMW Group Thailand Training Center, Pathumthani The examination committee comprised representaives from the College of Industrial Technology (CIT), King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), the industrial sector and GTCC.
PAL FINAL EXAMINATION PART 2 IN AUTOMOTIVE MECHATRONICS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ THAILAND APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME BATCH 2020
PAL Final Examination Part 2 in Automotive Mechatronics for Mercedes-Benz Thailand Apprenticeship Programme batch 2020 was held between 23-25 May 2022. The examination committee comprised representatives from the CIT, KMUTNB, the industrial sector and GTCC. This examination was held at BMW Group Thailand Training Center, Pathumthani.
DON BOSCO TECH ASEAN DELEGATION VISITED
PATHUM THANI BREWERY CO., LTD.
on 2 September 2022, Don Bosco Tech ASEAN delegation had a visit to Pathum Thani Brewery Co., Ltd. The participants from vocational colleges of Don Bosco in ASEAN countries learned about the Dual Vocational Education and Training under the GTDEE in Electronics Programme. The management team and trainers shared their knowledge and demonstrated how to implement practical training based on the German standard.
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE
on 7 September 2022, Vocational Education Committee meeting was organized with a focus on sharing experiences and activities between January to September 2022 in cooperation with German-Thai Dual Excellence Education regarding to development in DVET, Project-Based Learning and Visiting the training Center at Mercedes-Benz Competence Centre. This meeting was held at Mercedes-Benz Competence Centre.
The general tasks that are the responsibility of the Executive Director’s office include:
• General management of the Chamber;
• Initiating a digitalization process for our members, customers and internally
• Maintaining close co-ordination with the GTCC Board of Directors;
• Representing the GTCC at functions and conferences, delivering speeches and making presentations;
• Engagement with DIHK and AHK Committees;
• Arranging and coordinating GTCC events, membership events, media events, trade delegations and visiting German companies, and trade fair representation (together with the relevant managers);
• Finance/personnel;
• Liaising with government authorities in Germany and Thailand;
• Liaising with Business Associations/Chambers of Industry and Commerce in Germany, Thailand and Asia-Pacific and the German Embassy Bangkok and other embassies.
Working closely with the GTCC President, during 2022 the Executive Director organized seven board meetings to discuss the initiatives and directions of the Chamber. The Board Meetings were organized on the following dates:
The German Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand and the delegations in Myanmar and Vietnam established the German Chamber ASEAN Business Council (GCABC) in order to provide a dialogue platform, strengthen regional co-operation, and support regional trade and investment.
The GCABC provides mechanisms to:
• Enable ASEAN policymakers to identify bottlenecks of strategic importance for the implementation of the AEC Blueprint, including economic policies influencing ASEAN‘s trade and investment climate;
• Exchange information between businesses and Chambers with the objective of improving the institutional representation and, ultimately, institutional support from Chambers to businesses;
• Formulate joint positions on issues concerning ASEAN trade and investment, in order to enable companies to adjust their business rationale to current policy thinking of ASEAN key stakeholders as well as expected changes in ASEAN‘s trade and investment climate.
The Executive Director attended monthly online meetings between the Executive Directors in ASEAN.
The Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director presented the ASEAN market and its growth potential at the following events to German companies interested in expanding to ASEAN:
• IHK Magdeburg Online Conference, 11 May
• International Consultation Day Hessen at IHK Frankfurt, 28 June
• ASEAN Insight IHK Duesseldorf, 7 September
The Chamber representatives gave first-hand accounts of recent economic trends and developments in South-East Asia, such as the increasing international integration through free trade agreements. They also provided valuable tips on market entry options for German companies and described the opportunities and challenges of business expansion in this highly dynamic region.
In 2022, the Executive Director participated in more than 200 meetings with member companies and counterparts of various business communities to discuss joint initiatives and exchange views.
Since 2021 GTCC Board of Directors has decided to initiate GTCC Industrial Committees on Human Resources, Tourism & Hospitality and Logistics to enhance the active participation of our members in GTCC activities. The committees are chaired by experienced representatives. Various activities of the GTCC Industry Committees were organized on the following dates in 2022:
• GTCC Logistic Committee Kick-off Meeting, 25 January
• GTCC Tourism & Hospitality Committee Webinar 1/2022, 2 March
• GTCC Seminar “CEO Tells All Series: How HR can become a strategic partner to the CEO” by GTCC HR Committee, 12 May
• GTCC Seminar “Compensation and Benefits Trends in Thailand Talent Market” by GTCC HR Committee, 20 October
STAFF OUTING
The Chamber organized staff outing from 13 to 15 December at Rayong Marriott Resort & Spa, during that all staff joined team building activities and on 14 December they celebrated Pre-Christmas Party together.
556 GTCC MEMBERS - INCREASE 5.7%
72 NEW MEMBERS - INCREASE 50%
Despite the ongoing challenges in the third year of covid-19 pandemic, GTCC successfully retained 556 active members in 2022, a 5.7% increase from the members in 2021. Among them, 484 members were in Thailand (including 6 honorary members), in addition to 72 members in Germany and other countries.
The number of new members in 2022 was 72, increasing by 50% from 2021. Among them, 65 were from Thailand and 7 were from Germany and other countries. 32 of them were represented by Germans, 21 were represented by Thais, while 19 were represented by other nationalities. New members were introduced to GTCC via various chamber services such as business delegations, events, and member referrals.
In addition to physical events organized exclusively for GTCC members such as site visits and GTCC Meets the Ambassador, GTCC continued to organize virtual events such as Members Speed Networking and GTCC Open Forums to discuss and share important information about the latest developments in GTCC member companies in Thailand. GTCC members also had opportunities to exchange knowledge and experiences among them through events organized by GTCC Industry Committees on Human Resources, Tourism & Hospitality and Logistics chaired by experienced member in each industry.
In 2022, GTCC launched another e-newsletter “GTCC INSIGHTS” to share GTCC members’ updated information on key activities among the members. The weekly newsletter “GTCC’s member special promotions”
continued to be popular among members in hospitality and healthcare sectors. Members from other sectors had as well started to adopt it as an alternative to promote their events, corporate news to the community. During festive season, GTCC also featured member festive promotions on the newsletter.
GTCC’s Membership, Events and Communications Department successfully organised and participated in about eighty-five events in 2022 as summarised below:
• Seventy seven physical events
• Eight virtual events
In 2022, the Chamber organised seventy seven physical events including breakfast talks, business luncheons, site visits and community networking.
Date Topics Speakers/panelists
22 February GTCC Executive Breakfast Talk: “10 common
Mr. Till Morstadt pitfalls in international business and how to Managing Partner, Lorenz & Partners Co., Ltd. (L&P) avoid them”
19 July GTCC Executive Breakfast Talk: “The new Thai
Mr. Fabian Lorenz PDPA, the EU GDPR and their implications on Attorney-at-Law (Germany), INC Corporate Services businesses in Thailand” (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a partner firm of Luther
Ms. Arunrat Rattanaarun
Attorney-at-Law & Senior Associate, INC Corporate Services (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a partner firm of Luther
Mr. Sebastian Blasius
Attorney-at-Law & Partner at Luther LLP in Singapore
Date Topic Speakers/panelists
21 February GTCC Joint Chambers Luncheon
Thailand Economic Outlook 2022
M.L. Chayotid Kridakon
Thai Trade Representative and Advisor to Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Supattanapong Punmeechaow
Mr. Roland Folger
President & CEO, Managing Director Passenger Car Region SEA1, Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) Ltd.
Dr. Timo Slawinski
Managing Director, Covestro (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Mr. Marcus Grundke
Managing Director, Rieckermann (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Mr. Thomas Fernandez
Director Logistics, Fair & Easy Co., Ltd.
Mr. CK Cheong
CEO, Fastwork Technologies Co., Ltd.
Seminar
Date Topics
7 April GTCC Multi-Chamber Seminar: “Design and
Speakers/panelists
Mr. Therdsiddhi Hoprasartsuk
Managing Director of VIRTUARCH Co., Ltd. in Architecture “ with VIRTUARCH Co., Ltd.
Constraints - How limits boost the Creativities
29 April GTCC Multi-Chamber Eastern Seaboard Seminar:
“Tax updates and transfer pricing in Thailand”
25 May GTCC Seminar on “Incoterms® 2020 - Dividing
Mr. Martin Liebenow
Tax Director of Mazars (Thailand) Ltd.
Mr. Thomas Fernandez logistics costs, obligations and risks correctly”
15 September GTCC Executive Briefing & Networking with L&P:
Restructuring into a foreign owned entity
Director of Fair & Easy Co., Ltd.
Mr. Till Morstadt
Managing Director of Lorenz & Partners
23 September GTCC Multi-Chamber Eastern Seaboard Seminar: Mr. Fabian Lorenz
“German Supply Chain Act - The implications on Attorney-at-Law (Germany), INC Corporate Services businesses in Thailand” (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a partner firm of Luther
12 October
GTCC Multi-Chamber Training on “Implementing
Mr. Luke Salway psychological safety with multi-cultural teams in CEO, Master Facilitator, NLP Trainer, PCC Certified South-East Asia” ICF Coach, Business Coach of Coachology
25 October GTCC tax seminar & networking with
Mr. Martin Liebenow Mazars in Thailand
30 November GTCC Executive Briefing & Networking with L&P
Tax Director of Mazars (Thailand) Ltd.
Mr. Till Morstadt and Green Yellow: Renewable Energy in Thailand
Managing Director of Lorenz & Partners
Mr. Stephane Dufrenne
Chief Commercial Office of GreenYellow Asia
HR Committee Seminar
12 May GTCC Seminar “CEO Tells All Series: How HR can
Mr. Micah Shepard become a strategic partner to the CEO” President of SEA Industrial and Automotive by GTCC HR Committee Aftermarket Asia Pacific, Schaeffler Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
20 October GTCC Seminar “Compensation and Benefits
Ms. Mella Daracan Trends in Thailand Talent Market” Career Products Leader at Mercer Thailand by GTCC HR Committee
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Young Professionals
30 March GTCC Young Professionals Network Evening 2022: Le Méridien Bangkok “What will it take to make Thailand Net Carbon Zero (NCZ)”
7 July GTCC Young Professionals Network Evening: “A creative Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok outlook on the future of mobility and the impact on the lives of our young professionals”
8 September GTCC Young Professionals Network Evening: SO/ Bangkok “Resilience during transformation”
25 November GTCC Inter-Chamber Young Professionals Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park Network Evening
Business Women Networking
Topics
16 March GTCC Business Women Networking: “ Voice it out” - Sindhorn Midtown Hotel Bangkok How to fully express who you are and what needs to be addressed
20 July GTCC Business Women Networking: “Embracing your Maitria Mode Sukhumvit 15 Bangkok vulnerability in women’s leadership”
8 December GTCC Business Women Networking: “Empowering Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit women - The way forward”
NETWORKING PLATFORMS
Signature Networking
Events
27 January GTCC connects - Welcome New Year 2022
25 August GTCC connects - Welcome Back 2022
2 December GTCC Year End Reception “60 Years Celebration” Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit supported by Lufthansa German Airlines
Stammtisch Bangkok get-together
SITE VISITS
OTHER SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES, AND NETWORKING EVENTS CO-BRANDED WITH PARTNERS
Date Events Venues
18 November Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners hosted by AustCham SAii Laguna Phuket
23 November Multi-Chamber Networking Night @Lancaster Bangkok Lancaster Bangkok
29 November EABC 2nd Joint European Networking Cocktail Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok
2 December Joint Chambers Chiang Mai Sundowners hosted Meliá Chiang Mai by AustCham
9 December Joint Chambers Khon Kaen Sundowners Ad Lib Hotel, The Khon Kaen Innovation Center
In 2022, GTCC organised eight virtual events to discuss and share important information about the latest developments in GTCC member companies in Thailand and various industry-driven topics such as human resources, logistics, and hospitality and tourism.
OPEN FORUMS Dates Topics Hosts
15 February GTCC Open Forum
17 May GTCC Open Forum
16 August GTCC Open Forum
CLEAN AIR INITIATIVE (CAI) WEBINAR SERIES
Mr. Alexander Donau, Director, GTCC Board of Directors
Mr. Enrico Sielaff, Director, GTCC Board of Directors
Mr. Jan Wittenstein, Director, GTCC Board of Directors
Date Topics Speaker
11 January GTCC CAI Webinar Series: Significant air Mr. Anil Menon pollution reduction through sensible use of Managing Director agricultural residuals CLAAS Regional Center South East Asia Ltd.
WEBINAR BY GTCC INDUSTRY COMMITTEES Date Topics Moderators
2 March GTCC Tourism & Hospitality Committee
Mr. Oliver Schnatz, Webinar 1/2022 Chair of GTCC Tourism & Hospitality Committee and Director, GTCC Board of Directors
28 April GTCC Logistics Committee Online Meeting Mr. Bjoern Schoon, Managing Director, Thailand, Cambodia, and Myanmar, Kuehne + Nagel Limited
Mr. Thomas Fernandez, Director, Logistics, Fair & Easy Co., Ltd.
OTHER GTCC WEBINARS Dates Topics Hosts
26 April GTCC Electronic Ordinary General Meeting GTCC (E-OGM) 2022
Date Topics Speaker
13 January The German-Thai Railway Association
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Nisai Fuengwarodsakul (GTRA) Webinar
Chairman GTRA (Dean of TGGS, KMUTNB), The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), KMUTNB Campus
Mr. Tomasz Mazur
Co-chairman GTRA and CEO of Siemens Mobility Asst. Prof. Dr.Monpilai Narasingha
Promoter of GTRA (Former Dean of TGGS, KMUTNB), The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), KMUTNB Campus
Dr. Roland Wein
Executive Director of GTCC
As the year 2022 marked the 60th anniversary of the foundation of the GermanThai Chamber of Commerce (GTCC), GTCC executed several anniversary activities such as the use of our new logo of diamond jubilee as a symbol of this significant milestone in all media platforms, the launch of social media campaigns, and two celebratory events.
In 2022, GTCC UPDATE e-magazine featured major trends in various industries, especially in Thailand. It contained several sections: a special focus; Chamber activities; GTDEE Insight; Business Briefs; Members’ Corner; and Trade Fairs. The themes of the magazine during 2022 were Medical Technology; Education and Skill Development; Railway Technology; and Building and Construction Industry.
Our Membership Directory is fully available on GTCC Website. With a user account and password, members can get access to information on members’ profiles and contact details in order to facilitate business interaction among the members of the German and Thai business communities. Chamber members can still put their company logo at their company profile, in order to enhance corporate brand and visibility.
GTCC e-UPDATE is a bi-weekly e-newsletter which summarises the latest information on GTCC events and updates on Thailand’s economic development, industry sectors, investment, green technology, ASEAN growth and prospects, bilateral business relations as well as the major activities of GTCC members. It is provided to more than three thousand subscribers, mainly comprising executives of German and Thai companies operating in Thailand, trade/academic institutions, embassies, other foreign chambers of commerce in Thailand as well as counterparts in Germany.
GTCC website was regularly updated to provide members, partners and customers important information on the chamber’s activities and interesting news. GTCC 60th Anniversary page was added to celebrate and showcase our key milestones.
GTCC INSIGHTS, a monthly member-exclusive newsletter, was introduced to GTCC community in March 2022, to provide important updates on new members and new member representatives including their key activities every 1st Wednesday of the month. GTCC members promotions, another e-newsletter issued by the Chamber, continued to be the platform that supports the hospitality industry members in promoting their products, services and activities. Almost 3,000 GTCC members and friends receive member promotions e-newsletter every 2nd & 4th Wednesday.
Apart from the GTCC website, members and friends of the German-Thai business community are able to stay connected and receive daily updates on GTCC services and events through Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Join today on German-Thai Chamber of Commerce.
Among several social media campaigns during 2022, there were three campaigns to celebrate GTCC’s 60th anniversary: “What happens in 1962”, “Congrats to GTCC” and “60 facts to remember”. “Congrats to GTCC” was the key campaign to present congratulatory messages from our members. There were 30 members and partners participating in the campaign by sending their 30-second video clips / animated messages.
The Chamber offers valuable advertising alternatives in its digital materials which allow companies the flexibility and benefit of reaching out to specific target groups. GTCC advertisement channels in 2022 included:
• GTCC UPDATE e-Magazine;
• GTCC website (flash logo/banner);
• GTCC Membership Directory (logo);
• GTCC newsletter (banner in e-UPDATE);
• Electronic direct mail (e-blast);
• Social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter).
GTCC continued using the branding terms of German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHK), which were suggested by the German Association of Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK). The hashtags #PartnerForSuccess, #PartnerWorldwide, and #PartnerInThailand as well as #PartnerForDVET have been utilised in various GTCC communication platforms such as corporate banners, business cards, website, UPDATE magazine, and social media channels. #GTCC60thAnniversary was added for this year to promote GTCC activities regarding the 60 years anniversary. Logo and weblink of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) remain on GTCC e-newsletters and electronic direct mails (EDMs) as our supporter.
In 2022, the GTCC Corporate Services Department once again organized various target group specific projects, business delegations, events and workshops that were aimed at fostering bilateral trade relations between Thailand and Germany.
In addition, consulting days and related activities with local Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Germany (IHKs) and leading associations (e.g., Association for Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics, BME or Mechanical Engineering Industry Association, VDMA) were supported. Moreover, the department processed around 950 business and trade requests / appointments in 2022.
The portfolio of activities in 2022 included (but was not limited to) projects supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV), private sector businesses, government/federal state agencies, industry associations (e.g., German Machine Tool Builder’s Association, VDW) and authorities as well as content events (see list below). In 2022, GTCC organized selected business missions to Thailand, as well as a business mission for Thai decision-makers to Germany.
In cooperation with the GIZ (German Corporation for International Cooperation), the GTCC is also actively driving the International Hydrogen Ramp up Programme (H2-Uppp). H2-Uppp promotes green H2/ PtX projects in developing and emerging countries and is financed by the BMWK.
Date
Project/Activity
March 2022 GTCC & BME organized B2B- matchmaking
Details
Part of the Market Entry Programme between German buyers and Thai suppliers supported by BMWK
March 2022 Business delegation and technology
Part of the German Energy Solutions Initiative conference on “Energy Generation and supported by BMWK Energy Infrastructure in Cities”
May 2022 GTCC Webinar “Development of the Organized by GTCC, featuring Thai Microelectronic microelectronics industry in Thailand Consortium, Silicon Craft Technology, P3 Group and Germany - Fostering partnerships” and Institut für Halbleitertechnik (IHT), Universität Stuttgart
May 2022 Business delegation of German companies
Part of the Market Entry Programme on the topic of “Railway” to Thailand supported by BMWK
May 2022 Webinar “Thailand” with
Organized by IHK Mittlerer Niederrhein IHK Mittlerer Niederrhein
May 2022 Webinar “Thailand” with VDMA Organized by VDMA
June 2022 Green Hydrogen Roadshow: Workshops Part of the Export Initiative Environmental in Phuket (June 13) and Krabi (June 15) Protection GreenTech “Made in Germany” supported by BMUV
June 2022 “IHK Aussenwirtschaftstag Hessen” Organized by Hessischer Industrie- und at IHK Frankfurt am Main (Frankfurt am Handelskammertag (HIHK) Main Chamber of Commerce and Industry)
September 2022 VDW Symposium Thailand “Innovations Organized by VDW in cooperation with GTCC in Production Technology - Machine Tools from Germany”
October 2022 Green Hydrogen Week 2022: Kick-off GTCC and GIZ organized events within the Conference (October 05) and high-level framework of H2-Uppp Business Round Table (October 06)
November 2022 GTCC Business & Study Trip to Germany Visit trade show “MEDICA 2022” in Düsseldorf on the topic “The Future of Healthcare” and exclusive site visits to B. Braun Melsungen AG and Fresenius Medical Care
In 2022, the Corporate Services Department supported Thai and German companies in establishing business contacts by offering and providing its market entry services. Within the scope of this service, the department identified and selected potential business partners in line with clients’ requirements.
Team members of the Corporate Services Department actively supported and undertook the following activities:
• Numerous meetings (online and offline) with company representatives from various industry sectors for business advisory and service purposes regarding Thailand and Germany as strategic business locations and hubs.
• Supporting activities of the German Chamber ASEAN Business Council (GCABC)
• Organizing (online) events hosted by the GTCC.
• Organizing (online) seminars and support (virtual) trade fair activities.
The trade fair industry in Germany is slowly regaining its rhythm again. Two years of trade fair bans were putting a strain on the industry. Only 18 trade fairs could be held in the first quarter of 2022 due to the surge of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, which caused multiple exhibitor cancellations. On average over the year, 70 per cent of exhibitors and 65 percent of visitors were back at German trade fair venues with an upward trend since autumn.
According to the figures from the Association of the German Trade Fair Industry (AUMA), 280 trade fairs have taken place in Germany in 2022, 130 were canceled, and 60 had to be postponed within the year. The overall economic damage caused by bans, postponements, and cancellations of trade fairs since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic in Germany mounts to more than 56 billion euros.
In light of the trade fair industry’s revitalization, GTCC remains committed to assisting Thai companies by offering up-to-date information on travel restrictions and participation criteria at German trade fairs. We work with our German trade fair organizations, such as Deutsche Messe AG, Messe Berlin GmbH, Messe München GmbH, NürnbergMesse GmbH, and Spielwarenmesse eG, to promote their physical and digital trade fairs, as well as to update news and support communication between the organizations and trade fair participants from Thailand. There were 75 trade fairs supported by GTCC in 2022.
13 – 16 January
2- 6 February
Spielwarenmesse eG (Digital)
16-20 February f.re.e
München GmbH (Cancelled)
1 – 2 March
3 – 6 March
4-8 April
8-11 April
20-21 April
India
Berlin (Singapore) Pte Ltd / Messe Berlin GmbH
Anacon India and India Lab Messe Muenchen India Pvt. Ltd. / Expo Mumbai Messe München GmbH
GmbH 15-17 September analytica Anacon India and India Lab Messe Muenchen India Pvt. Ltd. / Expo Hyderabad
München GmbH
Muenchen India Pvt. Ltd. / Messe München GmbH 4-6 October
7 PARTNER COMPANIES
7 PARTNER EDUCATION INSTITUTES
In 2022, the German-Thai Dual Excellence Education (GTDEE) Project organised various events and visits together with partner organizations. The activities throughout the year were aimed at establishing the German Dual Vocational Education Standard, both in companies and in colleges. In addition, public relations activities such as media events were held to disseminate the news of project activities to the public.
Date
6 January Online meeting with Pathumthani Brewery Apprentice Program on Logbook, PAL Final Examination Part 1 Preparation.
6 January Online meeting with Bosch Automotive Technologies Thailand (RBTY, RBTA) on Examination.
7 January Meeting with TPQI, E.Tech on GTDEE Final Examination Part 1 for mechatronics students batch 2020.
10 January Online meeting with Mercedes-Benz Competence Training Centre on Service Agreement for new batch of Apprenticeship Programme Batch 2022.
11 January Online meeting with Printing Department, Don Bosco Technology Bangkok on Printing Mechatronics book.
12 January Online meeting with RMUTL (Chiangmai, Chiangrai, Tak, Lampang Campuses) on Technical Teacher.
14 January Online meeting with BMW Group Thailand Training Center on the recruitment planning of new apprentice batch 2022 and discussion on Electric Car Technician Development.
17 January Online meeting with 4 colleges on the orders of the Mechatronics books and planning for payment and delivery.
18-19 January GTDEE online examination for 18 Mechatronics students batch 2020 study at E.Tech.
3 February Online meeting on EV Car Technician Development.
9-10 February Guideline PAL Final Examination for MB Apprenticeship Program batch 2020 at MBCC.
11 February Meeting with Bangkok Vocational Institute on DVET Program at OVEC office Ramintra.
14 February Meeting with TPQI on In-Company Training and Development.
17 February Online meeting with technical teachers from the colleges cooperated with BMW Service Apprentice.
18 February Online meeting with E.Tech students on Mechatronics Final Examination.
18 February Online meeting with the BMW Service Apprentice Batch 2020 on the topic of PAL Final Examination Guideline.
18 February Online meeting with Faculty Technical Education and Technical University of Dortmund on Cooperation working in VET .
25 February Online meeting with Mercedes-Benz Truck on GTDEE introduction.
2 March Online meeting with Technical Teachers in Automotive Mechatronics for BMW Service Apprentice Program.
3 March Online meeting with Robert-Bosch Automotive Technologies Thailand Apprenticeship Program on Mechatronics Final Examination.
11 March Online training on the topic of the quality control concept for Mechatronics student study at E.Tech.
17 March Online meeting with Bangkaewfa Industrial and Community Education College on Pre-selection for BMW Service Apprentice Program 2022.
18 March Online meeting Don Bosco Technological Bangkok on pre-selection for BMW Service Apprentice Program 2022.
18 March Online meeting with Chitralada School (Vocational) on promoting pre-selection for BMW Service Apprentice Program 2022.
21 March Online meeting with Mechatronics Teachers and Students who are studying at E.Tech on prepareing examination for the 2nd Mechatronics students.
21 March Online meeting with Robert-Bosch Automotive Technologies (Thailand) Hemaraj Plant on pre-selection for Apprentice batch 2022.
Date
23 March Online meeting with Maesariang Industrial and Community Education College on Mechatronics book ordering and quotation.
22-25 March Online meeting with the applicants from partners colleges (4 colleges) of BMW Group Thailand on pre-selection for BMW Service Apprentice Program.
29 March Pre-selection for Robert-Bosch Automotive Technologies (Thailand) Apprenticeship Program, Hemaraj Plant at Thai-Austrian Technical College.
30 March Online training for BMW Service Apprentice Program batch 2020 on Basic of Electrical system 1, 2
4 April Online discussion with Minburi Technical College on Mechatronics Book ordering.
5 April Online meeting with RMUTL on Mechatronics book ordering and quotation.
5 April Online Meeting with Independent Examiner for GTDEE Final Examination Part 2 in Mechatronics.
8 April Organised GTDEE Exam Part 2 in Mechatronics for E.Tech student batch 2020.
19 April Meeting with Thai-Austrian Technical College on Mechatronics Book and GTDEE Final Exam in Mechatronics for Robert-Bosch Automotive Technologies Apprenticeship Program batch 2020.
20 April Meeting with Thai-German Pre-Engineering School, KMUTNB on AdA-International Training batch 2 between June-Oct 2022, at KMUTNB.
26-29 April Organised PAL Final Examination Part 2 (Theoretical and Practical) for BMW Service Apprentice Program 2022 at BMW Group Thailand Training Center, Pathumthani.
29 April Evaluation Final Examination for Project-Based Learning (Pick and Place Devices) from Mechatronics Students batch 2020 at E.Tech.
29 April PAL Final Examination Part 2 in Theoretical for BMW Service Apprentice Program batch 2020 at E.Tech
3 May Online meeting with RMUTL 3 Campuses and Don Bosco on Mechatronics Book Selling.
6 May Meeting with E.Tech Mechatronics Committee on Mechatronics Development for student batch 2021.
10 May Reviewed results of PAL Final Examination Part 2 at BMW Group Thailand Training Center, Program batch 2020.
2 June Meeting with Trainers at BMW Dealers under Cooperated with BMW Group Thailand and GTDEE Program at Charansanitwong and Rachapluek location.
3 June Online meeting with Robert-Bosh Automotive and Thai-Austrian Technical College on Final Examination in Mechatronics in July 2022.
13 June Started AdA International Training at Pre-Engineering School, KMUTNB.
17 June Organised 2 workshop on the topics: Basic of English Communication, Critical Thinking for BMW Service Apprentice Program batch 2021 at BMW Training Center.
21 June Meeting with MB Thailand on GTDEE Service Agreement for Apprenticeship batch 2022.
22 June Meeting with teachers of the mechatronics team at E.Tech on Project-Based Planning: Conveyer belt production.
22, 26, 28 Visited and monitored the apprentices training at 8 dealers under cooperation working with and 29 June BMW Service Apprentice Program.
30 June Pre-selection of the apprentices for BMW Service Apprentice Program batch 2022 at Banphai Industrial and Community Education College, Khonkaen.
1 July Meeting with HR Manager, Robert-Bosch Automotive Technologies (Thailand) on examination preparation for students batch 2019.
5, 20 Visited and monitored the apprentices training at 3 dealers under cooperation working with and 26 July BMW Service Apprentice Program.
15 July Joined TÜV SÜD (Thailand) Open Ceremony event at Battery Testing, Amata city Industrial Estate, Chonburi.
20 July Organised a workshop on communication techniques for Robert-Bosch Apprenticeship Program batch 2022 at Thai-Austrian Technical College.
19 and 29 July Meeting with Mechatronics Student batch 2021 on conveyer belts under Project-based learning at E.Tech.
1 August Provided a guideline on GTDEE training plan for BMW Service Apprentice Program batch 2022 at Bangkaewfa Industrial and Community College.
1 August Monitored BMW Service Apprentice batch 2021 at BMW Platino Nakornpathom.
4 August Organised a workshop for Robert-Bosch students in Mechatronics batch 2022 on Mechatronics Book regarding to training and teaching development based on German standard.
4 August Meeting with General Manager, MBCC, Merced-Benz (Thailand) on apprenticeship development.
9 August Meeting with independent examiners in Automotive Mechatronics for PAL Final Exam Part 1 and 2
10 August Meeting with President KMUTNB on 160 years Thai-German relations at KMUTNB.
23 August Monitored the practical training for Apprentice batch 2021 at Pathumthani Brewery.
31 August Organised a workshop for Mechatronics Apprentices batch 2022 of Robert Bosch Students on the quality control concept at Thai-Austrian Technical College.
June-August Organised AdA International Training and Development every Monday at Thai-German Pre-Engineering School, KMUTNB, for a total of 120 hrs.
29 August Organised AdA International Examination for 16 Technical Teachers at Thai-German Pre-Engineering School, KMUTNB.
30 August Organised “Sharing Experiences on Education and Training for Sustainability Textile Management and Production”, supported by GIZ.
31 August Monitored mechatronics students on the project-based learning at E.Tech.
2 September Delegates from Don Bosco Tech networks in ASEAN such as Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, LAO PDR, Myanmar, Timor-Leste, Vietnam visited at Pathumthani Brewery Co., Ltd.
6 September Organised a workshop for Robert Bosch students on quality control concept at Robert Bosch Amata city, Rayong.
6 September Meeting with mechatronics students at E.Tech on mechatronics planning to develop conveyer belts system.
22 September Meeting with teacher in mechatronics team at E.Tech on project-based planning: Conveyer belt production.
20 September Meeting with experts from Faculty of Technical Education, KMUTNB on pedagogical training under cooperation in Technical Teacher Training and Development.
26 September Co-hosted and participated in a seminar on “Securing High-Quality Skilled Labour for Electromobility” at KMUTNB.
27 September
Co-hosted a seminar on the fundamental of safety concept for EV technology at KMUTNB.
26 September – Organised a workshop for technical teacher Training and development for 3 days per week, 27 October at Don Bosco Technological College Bangkok.
10 October Provided an orientation for the BMW service apprentices batch 2022 from Banphai Industrial and Communities College Khonkaen for 2 dealers.
17 October Meeting with General Director of TPQI on co-certification in mechatronics level 6 (highest level of mechatronics qualify technician in Thailand) at TPQI office.
18 October Meeting with E.Tech on Mechatronics Internship Program for student batch 2023.
18 October Preparation of mechatronics examination at Faculty of Engineering and Technology, KMUTNB Rayong.
18 October Meeting with experts from KMUTNB on mechatronics examination for Robert Bosch Automotive Mechatronics.
20 October Online meeting with Chiangmai Beverage, Boonrawd Group on apprenticeship development batch 2024.
20 October Meeting with BMW Group Thailand on examination preparation for apprentices batch 2021 and Visit BMW dealers between November 2022 and February 2023.
20 October Meeting with KMUTNB on Industrial Meister training and development.
26 - 27 October Organised AdA International examination in theoretical and practicalat Don Bosco Technological College.
2 November Joined the handover of DIHK-AHK Certificates event for 118 Mercedes-Benz Apprentices batch 2019 and 2020 at MBCC.
9 November Joined Don Bosco Technological College event on the handover of AdA Certificates, Pedagogic Certificates and MoU ceremony at Don Bosco Technological College.
11 November Joined the handover of AdA Certificates to technical teachers of Thai-German Pre-Engineering School, KMUTNB.
14 - 18 November
Promoted BMW Service Apprentice Program batch 2023 for 4 colleges online.
23 November Meeting with Examiners Board in Automotive Mechatronics for PAL Final Examination Part 1 and Part 2 for Mercedes-Benz Apprenticeship Program batch 2021 and BMW Service Apprentice program batch 2021.
8 December Online meeting with teachers from Don Bosco Technological College on monitoring training plan to students batch 2021 between Jan to Dec 2023.
20 December Organised an online examination in production techniques for Students of Robert Bosch Automotive Technologies Thailand.
20-23 December
Organised an online GTDEE introduction for 3 colleges on Automotive Mechatronics Program.
27 December Online meeting with Pathumthani Brewery Apprenticeship Programme on the checklist for PAL final examination Part 1.
27 and Organised an examination in production techniques for students at RBTA/ RBTY Amatacity.
29 December
German-Thai Dual Excellence Education (GTDEE) is a training programme of the German-Thai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Thailand) in which trainees work with a practical focus in companies and also attend technical college. The college addresses topics relating to the profession and teaches general education subjects such as communication techniques, English for professional, mathematic and social study.
From the start, the aim was to implement a sustainable training structure in line with the German model. Learning content from the German general training plan and the framework curriculum has been adapted within the context of the Thai Vocational Education and Training (VET) structure. The AHK Thailand identified Thai training content which was equivalent to the German training framework. This has resulted in three-years VET courses which follow the German training regulation and include its qualifications.
These activities are related to the progress of the sustainability of dual vocational education development in Thailand. Since education is a continuous development process, GTDEE will continue to work on refining dual vocational education and training standards in Thailand, with the goal of sustainability in order to support vocational education in Thailand towards becoming the hub in ASEAN as follows:
1. GTDEE Vocation Education Committee meeting twice a year in March and December 2023.
2. EV Car Technology Curriculum and Training Plan Guideline and teacher workshop.
3. Final Examination in Mechatronics Level B for 12 students at E.Tech under Project Based Learning.
4. Mechatronics Technician Co-Certification between GTCC and Thailand Professional Qualification Institute (Public Organization) in May 2023.
5. PAL Final Examination Par t 2 for Automotive Mechatronics (batch 2021) level A = 43 apprentices, Level B = 23 apprentices.
6. PAL Final Examination in Electronics Level A = 5 apprentices
7. Final Examination in Mechatronics Level C = 8 apprentices
8. PAL Final Examination Part 1 for Automotive Mechatronics (batch 2022) Level A = 43 apprentices
9. AdA International-Train the Trainer for 3 batch
9.1 For Technical Teacher Training Course under cooperation with RMUTL.
9.2 For In-Company Trainer Training and Development.
9.3 For Technical Teacher Training Course under cooperation with Thai-Austrian Technical College
10. Industrial Meister Examination in pilot program under cooperation with KMUTNB.
11. Implement Mechatronics under Project-based Learning for 5 years Program at Don Bosco Technological College Bangkok.
12. Training delivery on the topics as follow:
12.1 English conversation
12.2 Productivity improvement
12.3 Critical thinking
12.4 Quality control concept
12.5 Electrical measurement and safety regulation
12.6 PAL Final Examination guideline
12.7 Mathematics for technicians
13. Pre-selection apprentices as follow:
13.1 BMW Ser vice Apprentice Program batch 2023
13.2 Mercedes-Benz Apprenticeship Program batch 2023
13.3 Robert Bosch Technologies Thailand batch 2023 (Amata city Plant and Hemaraj Plant)
13.4 Pathumthani Brewery batch 2023
13.5 Bangkok Cable Co., Ltd. Batch 2023
14. Mechatronics book contribution to
14.1 Vocational colleges in Thailand
14.2 Faculty of Engineering, universities in Thailand
15. AHKs ASIAN network meeting in August, Bangkok, Thailand
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