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CONTENTS FOREWORD
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European ASEAN Business Centre
INTERVIEWS
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Anders Lundquist on TSCC - 20 Years Later
TSCC DIRECTORY
ABOUT TSCC
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Peter Rehn: Born with Wings
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My Nickname is Mr. Volvo
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Construction Pro in Thailand
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Scania Ambitions
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IKEA Finally in Thailand
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Better Property Rights for Foreigners
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Swedish Make Up Stores in Thailand
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Opportunities in CDM / CO2 projects
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Swedish Priest Lovisa Möller
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Chamber Location Map
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Board of Governors
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Honorary Members, Life Time Members
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Premium Members
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Corporate Members
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Individual Members
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Join the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce
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Membership Categories
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Membership Application
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Membership Profile
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Swedish Ambassador to Thailand His Excellency Lennart Linnér Scandinavian Publishing Company Limited. 4/41-2 Ramintra Soi 14, Ladprao, Bangkok 10230, Thailand Tel: +66 2943 7166 Fax: +66 2 943 7169 E-mail: gregers@scandmedia.com 5th floor Phayathai Building B, 34 Phayathai Road, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand Tel: +66 2 354 5229-31 - Fax: +66 2 354 5232 Email: contact@swecham.com John Svengren, director@swecham.com Gregers Møller, gregers@scandmedia.com Finn Balslev, finn@scandmedia.com Disraporn Yatprom, disraporn@scandmedia.com Orranut Churat, graphic_torz@hotmail.com Advanced Printing Service Co., Ltd., Bangkok
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FOREWORD
Welcome to the
Thai-Sweden Review Message by John Svengren Executive Director Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce
The development of a European ASEAN Business Centre based in Bangkok: The emerging EU / ASEAN trade negotiations includes the development of a Europe - ASEAN Business Centre based in Bangkok, Thailand with its broad roles seen as: • • •
Carry out advocacy Serving as gateway to ASEAN Be engaged as a Service Provider
And in more detail – seen from a Thai perspective: • • • • • • •
Provide support to European companies from all 27 EU Member States (MS). (Currently there are 10 bilateral EU Chambers of Commerce, 20 MS Embassies and a number of Trade councils in Thailand.) Carry out advocacy with a European voice towards the Thai Government and other entities. Complementing EC led market access teams in private sectors. Cover trade policy issues from an industry / trade point of view acting as a resource centre for the EC Delegation, Chambers of Commerce and MS commercial services. Strengthen EU companies awareness / knowledge on opportunities in Thailand / ASEAN. Complementing services which today are not or partially provided by Chambers of Commerce and / or by MS commercial services. Coordinating / strengthening common European promotion activities.
The development of the European – ASEAN Business Centre is based on an EU grant to be published within the November 2009 – January 2010 period. It is assumed signing taking place in Q2 2010 with an expected start up of the Centre in mid 2010. It is anticipated to have an Advisory Board providing overall guidance for the Business Centre with Members of this Board coming from MS Embassies, EC Delegation and other key stakeholders such as Chambers of Commerce. During the implementation of the EC funding it is foreseen to have a Steering Committee ensuring stated goals to complement / adding value to existing services will be achieved. The ten EU Chambers of Commerce in Thailand including the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce have formed a consortium in cooperation with Eurochambres for the tender of the European – ASEAN Business Centre. Expecting to join our consortium are the Thai-Swiss and Thai-Norwegian Chambers of Commerce in Thailand and ASEAN based Chambers and Business Associations. We believe our long standing presence in Thailand, large networks within the foreign and Thai business communities, strong dialogue with and access to the Thai Government and Authorities complemented by our cooperation with Eurochambres, their vast European network and resources as well as linking with ASEAN based Chambers and Associations makes our Consortium a strong contender for and the best operator of the European – ASEAN Business Centre. Yours sincerely John Svengren
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ANDERS LUNDQUIST: CONNECTIONS
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Anders Lundquist - founder of Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce
Connections Twenty years ago, Anders Lundquist was among the founders of Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Thailand. He wanted to connect Thai and Swedish businessmen in order to see Thai - Swedish trade and investment expand. Today Anders Lundquist continues to be a very active businessman. He is founder and President of his own successful recruitment company Pacific 2000 which is just like the Chamber - all about connecting people. Looking back, Anders Lundquist is satisfied with the way the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce has turned out today.
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hen Anders Lundquist looks back on the past 20 years he has spent in Thailand, he has every reason to be proud of his achievements. Not only is his own recruitment company Pacific 2000 expanding and opening up new braches, but he can also be pleased with his contribution to Swedish business life in Thailand. Through it all his keyword has been to connect people. Up through the 1980’s there was no such thing as a Swedish Chamber of Commerce. That was until Anders Lundquist arrived in Bangkok to work for SEBanken. With a background as a Manager in the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in London it was only natural for him to take part in forming the Thai-Swedish Business Association which superseded the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce . In February 1989 the Thai-Swedish Business Association was inaugurated by HM Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen
Silvia. One year later it was upgraded to the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce as we know it today. “Our vision from the start was to have a forum and a voice in the ThaiSwedish business community and to foster friendship and understanding, to promote business, trade and investment between our two countries, also regarding cultural and sporting events,” Anders Lundquist, 64, says. Of course, Anders was very active in the Chamber from the start. He served as the very first Chamber President from 1990 to 1994, and again from 2000 to 2002. He was on the Board for 12 years. “I had the pleasure and honour to serve as President and in some of our efforts we were forerunners. For example, one of our visions was to promote Swedish related business in neighbouring countries and we were the first international Chamber to arrange business delegations to Vietnam and Laos,” Anders tells.
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Another important issue for the Swedish Chamber took place in 1992. “Of great importance was also to get increasingly more involved in joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce activities. In 1992 we got a seat on Thailand’s ‘Board of Trade.’ As the Chamber President I was selected as a member of the Board of Investment’s working group ‘Phoenix’ on how to improve Thailand’s image after the political incident that year,” says Anders. He always knew the importance of connecting people in order to create business and ideas. “Personally, I wanted a good mix of both Swedes and Thais in the Chamber. I also hoped to see smaller companies join, not only the major ones. And of course I wished to see ladies on the Board. The latter took a few years but it happened.”
Around the world
All his life Anders Lundquist has been involved in business which has taken him around the world. He was born in Skellefteå north of Stockholm but moved to the capital and took his MBA at the Stockholm School of Economics. When he was 25 years old he got a scholarship in London working for the Swedish Chamber of Commerce. He spent three years there, then four years in Nottingham as a Managing Director for a Swedish furniture company. It was here he met his British wife with whom he has two sons. In Nottingham he got a phone call from the Swedish Trade Council who wanted him to go to Jeddah in South Arabia as a Deputy Trade commissioner, later to be appointed as Trade Commissioner. He stayed there for three years. “While I was in Jeddah, I was approached by SEBanken. They asked me to go to Sweden for an interview which lasted a whole day. Then they offered me to become Head of the Middle East covering 26 countries working at the Head Office in Stockholm. After five years, the Managing Director wanted me to go to Asia for SEB,” Anders recalls. At that time SEB had four offices in Asia; Singapore, Hong Kong, Beijing and Tokyo. Anders agreed and moved with his family to Singapore in 1986. Four years later they asked him to
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open up the office and BIBF-Branch in Thailand. Anders couldn’t resist the challenge. “We were the only Scandinavian bank in Thailand and it was very exciting,” says Anders who became very active in the business society starting up the Chamber and the SEB Branch at the same time. So, five years after, when SEB in 1995 asked him to move back to Stockholm in a promotion, he didn’t take it.
Some 400,000 Swedes go to Thailand every year and 10,000 own a second home in Thailand. Trading has increased and I hope and think we have played a small part in that success.
came to him. “In Thailand I had many connections so I started noticing how numerous people were calling me when they needed help to in their search for talent. I knew I could do something with those connections, so I started up my own recruitment company Pacific 2000,” Anders tells. Pacific 2000 is an executive recruitment/Headhunting company with around 100 international companies among their clients. Anders has offices in Bangkok, Siracha and Singapore and will soon open a new office in Vietnam. In Bangkok, the office is located at All Seasons Place and counts 12 staff that all focus on matching candidates and clients. “My dream was to turn it into one of the leading firms in Thailand and the region and so far I’m very happy with the result,” he says and has high hopes for the growth. “During the next two years I intend to hand over the daily running of the company to one of my Thai colleagues so I can focus on our regional expansion. Thereafter, I hope I will be able to follow further developments of the company from backstage for years to come,” he reveals.
Advice for the Chamber
“I felt that I had done it before, so I asked for leave of absence. First, they declined but later they called me up and said I could take two years off,” Anders says.
Left the bank
He joined another company Thai Match as Managing Director and when the two years were over and SEB wanted him back to Stockholm, a break was inevitable. Again, it was all about connections for Anders. “I decided to leave the bank but SEB was extremely supportive when I told them about my decision. I had been away from Sweden for too long and if I went back I felt my network would not be the same as when I left. I knew I would regret going back and not do anything else in life,” Anders says with honesty. He left the bank and looked for the right opportunity to start a new career. And in a way the new career
Twenty years ago he started up the Thai-Swedish Chamber and in retrospect he is very satisfied with the achievements. “Some 400,000 Swedes go to Thailand every year and 10,000 own a second home in Thailand. Trading has increased and I hope and think we have played a small part in that success,” Anders tells. However, asked directly if he has any suggestion for improving the Chamber, his answer is: “I think the Chamber should reactivate itself in networking events, like the after-office get-togethers. Before, we held networking in different company offices and it always started out with a little presentation about the company. My constructive advice is to meet in company premises instead of a hotel where everything is more impersonal,” he says. Because for Anders Lundquist it is all about connecting people.
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PETER REHN: BORN WITH WINGS
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True Adventurer:
Born with Wings To tell the story about Peter RehnÊs life is like going on an adventure on one of his beloved yacht ships. The journey is unpredictable, the ship has hit some rough storms on its way and will never know when or where to end but has somehow always found its way around. One thing is for sure. It is a unique adventure. So, jump onboard! By Rikke Bjerge Johansen Photos by Rikke Bjerge Johansen/private
His yacht is now a charter boat for tourists offering day trips from Hua Hin.
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oon celebrating his 75 year birthday this year, Peter Rehn is doing status over his busy and exciting life. He only regrets one single thing looking back. “I should have found Thailand earlier,” he says. The man behind Pattaya Country Club, Hua Hin Yacht Club and the biggest import of golf clubs to Thailand has been around and it is impossible to tell the story of Peter’s life in one article. That’s why he has just written and printed his own biography, called ‘I did it my way’. 388 pages tell the story of his long life full of adventures which has lead to where his home is now: Hua Hin in Thailand. Despite his age he is a busy man running numerous business, such as Hua Hin Yacht Club, the big, successful restaurant 3 Girls Hua Hin as well as a real estate agency.
I have wings
Peter’s story begins in Sweden in 1934 when he was born in Stockholm. He grew up in a good family and got a juristic education. He worked in an insurance company and quickly became their number one sales guy. They gave him his own fancy office but it wasn’t enough.
“Money is not happiness. Happiness is to make money,” Peter Rehn says.
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“I found it boring. As the only one in my family I was born with an adventure gen,” he remembers. As a young man he hitch hiked to Africa but the real passion was not travelling on the road but on water. “My parents owned a summer house outside Stockholm and my uncle had a sailboat and taught me how to sail. I got my first boat when I was 20 years old and now I’m on my number ten,” he says with a boyish smile. The abrupt need for sailing has been with him all his life and has always determined his choices. It has brought him around the world but has also been haunting him. “I’m born with wings and they have only grown stronger over the years. No one, including myself understands why I all of a sudden can skip a career, leave my wife and children and my home to get ocean breeze and freedom to sail around the world,” he says thoughtfully. After a while he adds: “But it gives me the absolute freedom which is very rare to have in
your daily life. On the boat, you are the boss, you don’t need a passport and can go to Asia or Africa. You don’t even need any money if you can catch fish. All you need is a strong, good boat.”
Dated a princess
It was on his first, big adventure around the world for five years in the 70’s on his boat “Life V” that Peter first arrived to Thailand. He instantly liked the country and decided to settle in Pattaya. In Sweden he was still married to a beautiful, Swedish woman with whom he had children but the couple later divorced and although Peter had many women since he never got married again. Not even with the Princess of Kuwait with whom he had a love romance. She wanted to take him home, give him a new life and work for her extremely wealthy family. The pictures in his biography with him and the Princess prove the truth of the story. Continued on page 24
A very happy man on top of the gold world. Peter’s controversial and successful Guldkontroll AB.
Peter and his family travelled around the world.
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“The thoughts kept running in my mind. But the Princess was not what I wanted for the rest of my life. Deep down inside I wanted to have freedom that only a yacht and the ocean can give me, so I had to turn her down in a long telegram,” he remembers.
Gold and lottery
They eat what they catch. This is where Peter feels at home. On his yacht sailing around the world.
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When you take a look at the highlights of Peter’s business life there is no obvious red line. However, asking Peter they all share a main factor: “I only do things I like and I have a feeling for success. I know instantly if a project will fail. Every time everyone says that I’m crazy I will prove them wrong. Money is not happiness. Happiness is to make money,” he says. One big success was when Peter started the lottery ‘Svenska Lotteri AB’ which was a nationwide success. Another success was his gem stones which involved Thailand. On his journey around the world he discovered that he could buy very cheap stones in Sri Lanka and bring them to Thailand. In Bangkok they had invented a technique to heat stones to more than 2000 degrees and slowly cool them down. The result was deep blue sapphires that he sold to gemstone shops in Bangkok. He also started up the business Guldkontroll AB in Sweden. It was very controversial since Guldkontroll AB bought gold from the public, mainly broken things and teeth with gold fillings along with lots of old silver coins from Sweden. The gold prices increased and Peter earned a lot of money. However, it couldn’t last, and once the gold prices dropped and the Swedish tax knocked on the door, Peter left the country immediately and went back to Thailand where he has now spent the past 28 years. He moved to Bangkok and bought two houses on Sukhumvit soi Thonglor. He started up the Pattaya Yacht club with tourist trips from Pattaya to the undiscovered islands. It became a success but the mafia who ran the whole ocean did everything they could to stop his business. Very tragically, they ended up sinking Peter’s yacht, and killing his German captain and his girlfriend. Peter was in shock and gave up his Pattaya Yacht Club.
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Golf importer
Instead Peter started importing golf clubs. “I used to play golf in Sweden and it made me angry that golf clubs out here were so expensive,” Peter tells. To solve the problem he found that the grips were made in a little town in the south of Taiwan. He flew there, got a deal to buy the grips for one dollar a piece and imported them to Thailand. He put the club together and sold them for 4500 baht a piece but no one wanted them. Only when he started selling them for 24.000 baht and up the sales boomed. “They were suspicious of the quality when I sold them too cheap. It was a show off sport for the Thais and in the late 80’s to mid 90’s I became the biggest importer in the country,” says Peter who also began designing golf courses, among them the extremely successful Pattaya Country Club.
Severe cancer
Seven years ago Peter moved to Hua Hin with his new Thai woman Tum. “Hua Hin is the best. It’s quiet, it has golf courses, no sex business, the size of town is perfect and the beach is nice.” He started Real Estate Hua Hin and was building hundreds of houses for Scandinavian customers. He also imported swimming pools and started up a restaurant called ‘3 Girls Hua Hin’, which is now the biggest in the area. Of course the urge for sailing kept knocking on Peter’s door, so Peter found his dream yacht in La Paz, Mexico and named it yacht Life X. However, only three days before
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take-off in April 2007 Peter became very sick. He had severe cancer and a heavy infection and they had to remove his prostate. After the hospitalization Peter insisted on going back to Mexico to sail the yacht back to Hua Hin even though the doctors and family warned him. “No one has ever been able to stop me from sailing. No women, no job and no disease,” he says. He flew to Mexico in November 07 to start the journey and was in a wheelchair on arrival. But after two days sailing he felt ten years younger and he continued his journey over the Pacific Ocean with great success. Along went a Swedish captain and Peter’s daughter and her husband. “I’m sure the trip cured me. I could feel it instantly,” he says. It was quite a journey and on May 08 Peter was back safe in Hua Hin. He converted the yacht into a luxury day charter boat which takes tourists on daytrips to small islands. Business is good and Peter’s boat is out every second day. Peter is still on steady ground - but not for long. Even though he definitely doesn’t need any more projects, he is already planning his next. “I want to buy a new boat and sail her back. There is absolutely no need, I know, but I just can’t stop myself,” he says with the boyish smile.
Peter and his Thai wife Tum who is running their restaurant.
PeterÊs current projects: Hua Hin Yacht club offers: Day trip, sailing with Peter’s yacht ‘Life X’ through Dolphin Bay, swim and fish off the beautiful coastline of Sam Roi Yod, watch dolphins, and enjoy a delicious lunch onboard, including Scandinavian food. Price 1,850 baht for a daytrip. Info: www.huahinyachtclub.com Tel: +66 (0) 89 805 8975 Email: info@huahinyachtclub.com Peter’s hugely successful 3 Girls Restaurant, serving from an extensive menu of well-priced Thai and European food. On Chulapaatan Road, Hua Hin. www.3girlshuahin.com Peter has helped hundreds of Scandinavians buying property. www.realestatehuahin.com
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Volvo For 24 years Praphan has been working for Volvo in Bangkok. He is now the Automotive Director of Volvo Operation and has been with Volvo from the start. He is proud to have opened a brand new service center and showroom right in downtown. By Rikke Bjerge Johansen
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n 1986 a young Praphan Yentharua joined Volvo family as a sales consultant in Bangkok. 24 years later he is still in business and a very well-known person within the Volvo community. He started as a sales consultant and worked his way up to the top. The passion for the Swedish car brand has still remained even though his title has changed to Automotive Director of Volvo Operation.
“When I started in the company, the brand was not quite popular here yet but I have watched it grow to become what it is today,” He says. He works for Wearnes Automotive which is a Singaporean company, registered in Thailand under the name Rank P.T. O’Conner’s Co. Ltd. They are car dealers for Volvo in Thailand and actually the biggest Volvo Dealership in Southeast Asia. Praphan is Director of the offices and showrooms in Huamark in the same building as the big Volvo showroom, Ladprao and the newest one in the Lumpini-area with more than 100 employees in total. “We just opened the new service center in Lumpini on Rama IV just opposite the Lumpini Boxing Stadium. We have many customers there and it is a popular area. It is both a customer service repair and a showroom where you can get your Volvo repaired,” Praphan says.
Passion for cars
Praphan is a modest man who doesn’t want to talk about his own achievements for Volvo, for example when he has won as the best sales consultant in South East Asia four years in a row. But no doubt about the
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The new Volvo Service Center & Showroom is located on Rama IV next to Lumpini MRT opposite the Lumpini boxing stadium. fact that he is proud of working for the Volvo family. “After 24 years in the business my nickname is Praphan Volvo,” he says and smiles. Cars have always been a big passion of his. “From high school have I studied and specialized in cars. I have always preferred cars for transportation, like for example road trips,” he says. For him Volvo was a natural choice. “I joined the Volvo family because I loved the Swedish car even though it was not known in Thailand back then. But then and now the Volvo equals quality, no compromises regarding safety and environmental care combined with good design,” Praphan tells. As a part of his job he has been to Gothenburg numerous times for dealer conferences and training. He finds the Thai and Scandinavian culture quite similar.
“Compared to other European cultures I think we have more in common with the Scandinavian culture. We work hard, but like to enjoy freedom and life like you. Our working style is more Scandinavian and the Scandinavians love our country,” says Praphan.
Will grow together
As the only company in Thailand, Wearnes Automotive also provides
international sales and duty free Volvos for embassies and international organisations. So, even though it is no secret that times are tough at the moment, Praphan stays positive regarding the future. He is convinced that Wearnes Automotive and Volvo will grow together. “It is hard times for premium brands and sales has gone down everywhere. However, I see it as an opportunity to expand and grow the Volvo business. We are hiring 20 more employees now that we have the new outlet on Lumpini to serve more customers.” The Volvo buyers in Thailand consist of around 20 percent foreigners and 80 percent Thais, typically business people. However, with the latest models, Volvo hopes to target the young families too. “The first one is S40 for young executives. The other one is V50, a station wagon, perfect for families. Combined with reasonable price at 1,799,000 Thai baht the Volvo quality and models, we are ready to target the younger group. We expect much from the future,” Praphan says. Info and Contact: www.wearnesmotors.com/ Address: 1527 Sukhumvit 71 Road, Suanluang, Bangkok 10250 Telephone: 02-319-9800
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ERIC JOHANSSON
Construction Pro in Thailand Eric Johansson from Malmö now calls Thailand his home. He has build up three companies, has a wife and a daughter, and he loves to play golf and go motor crossing. By Morten Scheelsbeck
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wedish Eric Johansson is 45 years old. He moved to Thailand all by himself in 1992 to try his luck as an independent businessman. Now he has a wife and a daughter here, and he calls Thailand his home. He has several businesses running already, and he has several new ideas on the drawing board for the coming years.
In love with Thailand
Eric ended up in Thailand by a bit of a coincidence. Back in the early 90s he was working in Australia. On his way back to Malmö, where Eric was born and raised, he made a brief stop in Thailand, and he was instantly crazy about the country. “I was crazy about Thailand right away and I could see so many opportunities here that I just had to stay,” Eric Johansson says, and he wasted no time. With his educations from Sweden as a carpenter and a concrete specialist he began his new life: “I started the business right away. I went from door to door, offering help with renovations in people’s houses.
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I painted the walls and restored people’s houses, while they were home in for instance Scandinavia. When they came back, everything was shining, and the business grew quickly.” Today, 17 years later, Eric has more than 250 employees in his three companies, and says in great confidence: “Yes, 250 today, but soon it will be 300. It is pointless being like anyone else, and I am not scared of saying what my goals are: Starting business, making money, and getting satisfied customers.”
EricÊs projects
The three companies are covering different parts of the same industry. Europe Low Energy House Co. Ltd. (ELEH) was founded more than 10 years ago. ELEH is today behind the construction of houses and resorts in Pattaya, Krabi, and Hua Hin, and Eric is lurking on soon to move into the market in Bangkok. The company Nam-tech Co. Ltd. was founded five years ago, and operates with floor drains and water proofing systems to both older and new houses, and in addition to that, Eric is now going to start up a large building centre in Hua Hin, named Maxi Building Centre. Here, both private customers and companies are to buy quality items for their houses. The items can be anything from IKEA kitchens and air conditioning installations to swimming pools and new floors.
New house: 45 days
Eric’s first customers, when he started up in Thailand, came in house by word of mouth. Satisfied customers told it on to their friends, and that is still
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how it works for a great deal of the customers: “About 60 percent of my customers today are either former clients or friends of satisfied customers who have been recommended to buy a house from us,” says Eric, who is obviously proud of his reputation. He continues: “Our business is not necessarily the cheapest. We are more or less like all the others when it comes to
the prices. But it is my goal that our customers have a very fair deal. They should know that there can be no such thing as a 100 percent quality on anything in this country, but in return they can trust us, and we are extremely fast,” Eric says. He mentions that when a customer orders a house constructed by ELEH, it only takes 45 days before the elements of the house is on the soil, and then only a further 45 days before
the house is ready to move into. The steel is by the way imported from Sweden.
“It is very easy to get construction work done here, but it is much harder to get a good result,” he concludes. Eric Johansson reveals that he will in the future concentrate on repeating the successes of the Thai construction industry in Cambodia. They are just not quite ready for it yet in his opinion: “Cambodia are years behind Thailand in all areas, but I am sure that it is their turn for five or maybe up to 10 years. And then I am ready to play along,” Eric Johansson confidently emphasizes.
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VICHAI JIRATHIYUT
SCANIA Ambitions By the end of last year, Mr. Vichai Jirathiyut, MD of Scania Siam announced that the goal for 2009 was an increase of 15 percent in business. Was that realistic considerng the current economic crisis, and what has in fact been realized? By Morten Scheelsbeck
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ichai Jirathiyut is Managing Director of Scania Siam, which has its headquarters east of Bangkok in the area Bangplee. In late 2008 he made a startling statement. Scania Siam’s goal for 2009 was a growth of no less than 15 percent, although the international crisis now was beginning to set in seriously. As we are now approaching the endof the year, it is time to look towards Scania and confront them with their aggressive statement. Could he and his team live up to their own ambitious goal? “Yes, I can already promise that we will reach the 15 percent, and we will also reach well beyond,” a confident Mr Vichai says. So how did they achieve it? Mr. Vichai is very open about the strategies, that has led to this expansion.
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New segments
In order to achieve the goal of prosperity despite the financial crisis Scania would have to renew their strategies. Think in new ways. Scania’s main ventures this year have therefore been divided into two new areas. The first aimed at work related to the many mines in particular the western and northern Thailand. Here, using trucks to transport zinc and coal from the mines was the idea, and that is an area in which Scania has succeeded in putting itself on the map. “There’s obviously been a lot of preparation before our new ventures. We have looked very carefully at the various options and we were during the course very confident that mining was an extremely good market to move into. And it has been,” Vichai Jirathiyut explains, designating the effort with the mines as Scania’s main effort. The director explains that Scania in his opinion has won the most tasks because they have been offering the most practical solutions for both mineowners and customers compared to their competitors. Scania delivered 30 trucks to mining in the spring, and here in November, they are going to deliver 30 more. However, there have already plans for further deliveries of trucks.
New opportunities
The reason why Scania suddenly aims so much on moving into new markets is very straightforward: “It simply looked bad in several areas of the business. It can be difficult to answer, whether it was the financial crisis, or whether it was our own fault, but we were certainly under pressure and had to think in new ways, and so we did,” the Director explains. During several meetings with other departments of Scania in the region he fetched treasured experiences, especially from Indonesia where Scania has more than 700 trucks running in mining industry. The experiences were so positive that it was something they immediately began to think into the future in Scania Siam. “We began finding new operators which would allow us to enter new markets, and perhaps the financial crisis actually has been good for us, because we offered ourselves as available to new partners at a time
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when we were the best,” Khun Vichai says in confidence. He further explains that Scania is already looking for new and even more areas to expand and use the new contacts and new the know-how, such as mines in Laos.
Up and down
Another area where Scania has got more revenue this year is within the fuel transportation. Recently, the Swedish company in Thailand sold 45 new trucks to Shell subcontractors, and this is also a part of the explanation of the growth. But not in all areas of business life has been a bed of roses for Scania. Director Vichai explains that the company has been set violently back in terms of container shipping. That decline he attributes to the down turn in exports from Thailand that has generally been exposed, after the financial crisis sat in. That is exactly one of the main reasons why additional need for Scania to begin thinking innovatively was urgent. Henceforth, Scania will do more in transport by country roads instead of container traffic, the Director says. So, there have been both pluses and minuses, ups and downs in the various parts of the company the last years. The interesting question is now, whether the growth in the new areas has been enough to turn the ambitious goal of 15 percent growth into reality.
The goal reached
Has the ventures paid off, and it is already realistic for Scania to hope to reach the 15 percent growth, Vichai Jirathiyut ambitiously announced late last year? Yes it has, if we are to believe the Director, who seems to have waited all day on that very issue: “Yes, I can already promise that we will reach the 15 percent, and we will also reach well beyond. It is still a little hard to figure out where exactly our truck sales will end up over the last months of the year, but right now it looks as it can be both 20 percent and 25 percent over last year. It is really satisfying,” the clearly proud Director says. Khun Vichai gives an increased internal efficiency and new segments of the business the profit of the positive figures, and he promises at the same time that Scania will continue its optimistic and very ambitious approach:
Born in Bangkok
Khun Vichai has been at the head of Scania Siam since 2003, and he is gradually becoming a well trained Director. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Bangkok and a Masters’ in Marketing from London. He joined Scania in 1991 and moved consistently up through the company hierarchy, and before he came right in the head, he has been second in command for a while. Khun Vichai was born and raised in Bangkok, and for him it is something special to be allowed to stand at the head of a foreign firm: “I’m really proud that Scania has so much confidence in me that they would put me at the head of a Swedish firm. It is an extra pat on the shoulder for me that they put a ‘foreigner’ as me as a Managing Director,” he says, and explains that it has always been the private business communities, which has been interesting to him: “I could never se myself being employed in a governmental position. There is too much bureaucracy, and things are moving slowly. Here it goes in quickly, and that is how I like it.”
“Our goal for next year is already set. There, we will have a growth of 30 percent compared to this year,” Vichai Jirathiyut estimates selfassured. Scania plans to boost growth next year by extending the new investments and develop them even further, such as by investing in new segments around the mining operation in for instance Northern Thailand and Laos.
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Finally Invades Thailand Swedish furniture giant can place yet another pin on the South East Asian map in 2011. By Tobias Jagd
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planned to open are - of course, chosen with focus on what the chain considers to be the best, most profitable business locations. Therefore IKEA Bangkok has been waiting in line with all the other prospects. But finally the time has come for Bangkok to become yet another city on the IKEA world map that stretches over 35 countries. Another reason for the relatively late IKEA arrival in Thailand, and why Ikano Singapore has not been more aggressive, about opening in Bangkok, is the country’s unusual high import duties, making the profit margin very pressed, as Tom Huzell explains
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IKEA COMES TO TOWN “Even though we think, that Bangkok, as a market, has been mature for a long time - we don’t expect it to be a goldmine, because of the tax issues. But if you want to be a player in global business, you have to be represented in all major cities, and hopefully the tax system will change in the future?” he says.
Joint venture
Because of the many obstacles in the Thai foreign business act like: No foreign companies are allowed to operate retail business, service businesses (restaurant in the store) etc., but most important – foreign companies are not allowed to own land in Thailand, Ikano decided to form a joint venture regarding the Mega Bangna project, where the IKEA store will be located,Tom Huzell reveals. The main partner in that company became the well known SF group (Siam Future development) Thailand’s third biggest mall owner. Both companies own a 49% share of the Mega Bangna and the last 2% are owned by IKEAs local supplier SB furniture, a company that has produced IKEA products for more than 20 years. “We could have set up some kind of solution on our own, but IKEA is a very famous and respected brand, so
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we want to keep our hands clean and not get involved in any kind of shady deals – like so many other companies, wanting to operate on their own in Thailand, end up doing”
Mega project
Mega Bangna’s building cost will be around 15 billion Thb., with roughly 11 billion spent on the shopping mall and 4 billion on the IKEA store.
The mall will be 250.000 m2 with the IKEA occupying the 40.000 m2 the rest will be leased out to approximately 500 shops. Tom Huzell believes the 8000 parking spaces will be filled by cars coming from a radius of 50 kilometers. With the planned size of 40.000 m2 Bangkok’s first IKEA will become a very big store within the chain, and be one of the 10% biggest IKEAs worldwide. Ikano expects around 5 million visitors a year – in the IKEA alone, bringing the Bangkok store in the world’s top 20 of the chains most visited. Tom Huzell expects that the construction of Mega Bangna will create 20.000 jobs in the construction phase alone, not counting the many extra people employed with manufacturing materials for the building site. The IKEA store is expected to employ around 450 people and the mall around 6000. So as Tom Huzell dryly points out “It’s not a small project!” He believes that the first IKEA store in Bangkok will also benefit Thai manufacturers in the long run. Because many will suddenly be able to visit an IKEA for the first time and see the products offered. That normally leads to local manufacturers seeing opportunities in offering existing products, at a better price, generating more manufacturing business in Thailand for IKEA worldwide. Ikano Singapore plans to build in all three IKEA stores in Bangkok over the next 10 – 12 years. The company already operates two stores in Singapore and one in Malaysia. The next step to expand the SE Asian adventure further will be opening stores in Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines.
PATIMA JEERAPAET
CIT Colliers International Thailand has a mission:
Rights for Foreigners Better Property
CIT Colliers International Thailand is a business focusing on property advice along with many other services. They are members of the Thai-Swedish Chamber and will help the Swedes to do proper investment. They are also fighting to improve foreignersĂŠ rights on the Thai property market. By Rikke Bjerge Johansen
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TSCC - THAI SWEDISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE the big office at Ploenchit Center on the 17th floor in the heart of Bangkok and the others are spread out at his office in Pattaya and in various sites. “Our company works with many Swedish developers in Pattaya, Rayong, Phuket and Hua Hin. A lot of my friends are also from Sweden, so it was only natural for us to be members of the Thai-Sweden Chamber of Commerce this year,” Patima says. Actually, in his spare time he enjoys ‘European’ hobbies, like gocart racing with his two children and wife and has a collection of old automobiles. “People always say that I should have been European instead of Thai,” he says and laughs. As a member of the Thai-Swedish Chamber, Patima hopes to help promoting Thailand since 10,000 Swedes already have a second home in Thailand. “I can help, give them good
“I can help people, give them good advice and correct information about investing in Thailand,” says Patima Jeerapaet.
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Patima Jeerapaet’s Blue Book: EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS 2009 Doctoral of Philosophy in Organization Development (Ph.D), Assumption University 2005 Certificate in Directors Certification Program – DCP 66/2005 Thai Institute of Directors 2005 Diploma from Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors from the UK WORKING EXPERIENCES 2009 – present Chairman, Joint Foreign Chamber of Commerce, Property Committee 2009 – present Board Member, Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce 2007 – present Managing Director, C.I.T. Property Consultants Co., Ltd. or Colliers International Thailand 1990 – 2007 Managing Director, Pasupat Realty Co., Ltd. 1989 – 1990 General Manager, Pasupat Realty Co., Ltd.
A part of the CIT Colliers International Thailand do residential sales, like villas, houses, condominiums and industrial. advice and correct information about investing. A lot of people get cheated out here and loose their money or they end up in illegal contracts and I worry about other people and don’t like to see that. Sweden is one of the biggest groups who invest in property in Thailand and if they feel insecure they will not invest,” says Patima.
Consultancy booming
CIT Colliers is not only selling property. They actually offer a full range of property solutions, like asset management, auction, property and facilities management and tenant representation. Their main business is consultation. “In the past years the residential market was booming but now the business is low so we focus on consultancy for developers, private, government agencies. For example, we just finished consultancy for Thai Stock Exchange which appointed us to do their market analysis. We are valuers for Communication Authorities of Thailand (CAT) regarding high rise buildings and we do the master planning for Port Authorities regarding the 1000 acres of land in Klong Toey. We do market analysis for Tesco Lotus to find out where it is good to build new stores. We look at consumer behaviour, traffic and demographic analysis. Personally, my job is to go to meetings and show what we can do and then delegate,” Patima explains.
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Change the law
In order to help foreigners investing in properties in Thailand Patima is also the Chairman for the Joint Foreign Chamber of Commerce (JFCCT) of the Property Committee. He wants to change the existing rules in order to make it more attractive and easy for foreigners to settle down in Thailand. “We just finished our paper to propose to the government about ‘lease hold extension’. Right now foreigners can only lease 30 years and we have proposed to extend it since we think it is too short a period. Other Asian countries have 70-90 years and therefore we like to extend it to 30 times 30 years instead. It will attract foreigners and solve many problems with illegal contracts,” he says. Also another topic is ready for a change, according to Patima. “Right now foreigners can own 49 percent of a company. As a result you will find many illegal agreements to go about the law. We want the 49 percent to be more in order to make it easier for Swedes and all other foreigners to do business here in Thailand,” he says. Even though the property market all over the world has been in a crisis, Patima stays positive.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES conducted Executive Producer of a song project in contribution to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s 60th Anniversary ascension to the throne. Charity Car Rally organizer for the achievement of His Majesty’s Cup. All proceeds were contributed to the Chaiyapat Association for charity.
“Of course we are not happy after being in a world crisis but we are in an expanding mode. I really do think we will see a difference in the market in the next two years,” he says. “Research has proved that the number of Swedes in Thailand is much higher than other countries, and the Swedish King has been here many times. We have a good, long history together and I believe that ten years ahead around 100,000 Swedes will have a second home here. We have the possibility to help them invest legally and I see a good future together,” says Patima. Contact details: 17/F Ploenchit Center, 2 Sukhumvit Road, Klongtoey, Bangkok, 10110 Phone: 662 656 7000 Contact: Patima Jeerapaet Patima.Jeerapaet@colliers.com
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Swedish Make Up Stores in Thailand
The creative energy behind Make Up Store, Mika Liias.
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With a unique and identifiable concept the Swedish makeup company Make Up Store has been able to capture great market shares in especially Thailand despite both a financial crisis, complicated bureaucratic obstacles and cultural differences. By: Sarah Mia Haagerup
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he Swedish makeup story started little over a decade ago in the Swedish capital Stockholm. Former model Mika Liias (born in 1968) opened a make-up school in Sweden but quickly discovered that his students were unable to find good quality products at affordable prices. This triggered Mika Liias to seek out manufacturers, who were able to carry out his unique makeup ideas. His vision was to create a makeup store with great service and beautifully packaged top quality products. Last but not least he wanted to create a world of colours. When his ideas were carried out his students started using the products and recommending them to others and soon his brand was in high demand. In 1996 a basement on the street Drottninggatan in Stockholm became the home of the first Make Up Store. Since then the brand has come a long way and today Make Up Store is one of the fastest growing companies in Scandinavia, with as many as 150 stores worldwide. Make Up Store reached the Singaporean market in 2004, as the first Asian country, and not long thereafter, Asian countries like Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia followed suit. Today the company has eight stores in Thailand, three in Singapore, two in Malaysia and one in Vietnam and Indonesia. A growing number of Asian consumers are becoming aware of Mika Liias unique products, especially in Thailand
where the products have gained much attention and not least popularity. Despite this, it seems that only a handful of people in Thailand are aware of the fact that Make Up Store is a product of Sweden.
Great future potential in Thailand
Since 2005, only a year after the opening in Singapore, women in Thailand have been able to pamper themselves with Make Up Store’s colourful and innovative products. According to Mika Liias it is especially emerging markets like the one in Thailand that represent great future potential due to the country’s growing interest in fashion and cosmetics, as the middle income increases and a growing number of women step into working life. Therefore there are great long term rewards to gain for the company here. To promote the brand in Thailand the people of Make Up Store worked a lot with in-store promotional activities, events, and traditional marketing strategies. The company got a good start and has gradually managed to get reach expected brand recognition.
An identifiable concept
Make Up Stores around the world follow the same core values and store concepts. Greta Sjöbom, PR Director at Make Up Store, is sure this is one of the key reasons behind the company’s success.
”Make Up Store offers top quality products at reasonable prices, that fact combined with excellent customer service and consistency of brand values and philosophy, influencing every part of the concept from packaging to store design, makes us visible, recognizable as well as accessible and this is something customers globally seem to appreciate and value.” But still it will take some time before Make Up Store is a household name in Thailand as it is in Sweden, she adds. Even though the company has gained great popularity in Thailand it was in Singapore that Make Up Store experienced the quickest success. “Singapore was an instant success, due to fantastic local franchises with local market knowledge and personal drive and motivation. The local retail market in Singapore was also at the time of entry at a more advanced stage,” Mika Liias says.
New challenges overseas
As a result of Make Up Store’s commitment to the Thai market, the company has been faced with new and different kinds of challenges. Licensing of cosmetics and hygiene articles has been very problematic, time consuming, expensive and complicated. The procedures have often involved complex forms to be stamped, complex lists of ingredients, certified copies and so on - a lot of complicated information to be reported, Mika Liias explains. Also
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general cultural differences within the Make Up Store management team and store staff have been an obstacle. But nevertheless the company have been able to manage this through an extensive educational and mentorship program monitored from Sweden, on site training and by giving the employees access to language training provided by the Make Up Store. Knowledge about communication and corporate procedures has been passed on with respect to Thai corporate traditions and values, Mika Liias adds. Even though different challenges and cultures often mean new market strategies Make Up Store hasn’t made any significant changes in order to fit in overseas. “Make Up Store’s concept isn’t tweaked to fit local markets. One of our core values is to have all products available at all points of sale and therefore it is very important with accessibility and assortment. Today’s trends tend to be global and only have minor differences. They tend to occur after or before each other at different points in time and locality,” Mika Liias says. One thing Make Up Store has done in order to meet demands on the Asian market is to develop a new product called Brightening Serum. The serum quickly became a bestseller in especially Thailand. The Brightening Serum evens the skin, removes dark spots and retrogrades the skin tone
Financial downturn an opportunity
At a time where lots of markets are at an economical downturn there are still optimistic forces to find especially
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Brightening Serum: Make Up Store’s popular Brightening Serum created exclusively for the Asian market. Products with brightening effects are very popular in Thailand unlike in Scandinavia where most people seem to grab every chance they get at a darker and more ‘sunkissed’ look.
Makeup from Make Up Store: You can find The Make Up Store eight places in Thailand: Central Festival (Phuket), Central Festival (Pattaya), Central Lad Prao (Bangkok), Central World (Bangkok), Siam Center (Bangkok), Siam Paragan (Bangkok), The Mall Ngam Wong Wan (Bangkok), Zen Department Store (Bangkok). within the Make Up Store, where the financial crisis has been considered more as a possibility for growth than as a setback. “During these hard times, with a global financial crisis we see possibilities and opportunities to grow and develop from the Asian markets. We have high hopes of new market entries, improved sales and larger
market shares,” Mika Liias says. In his opinion the Asian market hasn’t reacted like the market in Europe. The fruits of the financial crisis have primarily consisted of access to more cost efficient rental agreements. Like access to better locations at a better price, which have had the spin-off effects as cost efficiency and better flows of customers, improved sales, increased market shares and brand value. Altogether the company has experienced a very low decrease in sales, actually almost non-existing, Greta Sjöbom says. “In some cases the sales have even increased since the initial phases of the global financial crisis. A lot of retailers even those with strong concepts have been struck by lower sales or corporate downsizing which has given more opportunities for companies like us, whom have confidence in the strength of the concept and continuous innovation within the product line to keep us one step ahead,” she explains. Even though Make Up Store is founded on the idea of franchising, the franchise model is not used in Thailand. In Thailand all stores and counters are monitored within the Make Up Store Corporation. At the moment Make Up Store is looking for suitable business partners and master franchisees in Japan, China and Hong Kong. The company is also planning on opening a new store in Indonesia this autumn.
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BIG MONEY IN CO2 TRADING
How to Invest in
CDM Projects in Thailand Billions of CO2-dollars are traded around the world. In Thailand, Swedish companies can get a share of the carbon-cake by investing in Thai companies. At the moment, Sweden is a fairly unknown player on the market. By Rikke Bjerge Johansen
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rading with carbon-credit is big business. It is like a stock. Buy a carbon credit and sell it to a higher price and we are talking billions
of dollars. Swedish companies can get a share of the carbon credits through investments in Thai companies that are reducing green house gas emissions. Sweden’s neighbour in Scandinavia, Denmark is one of the leading players on the Thai market with 19 government founded projects in Thailand with one Danish company ‘Danish Energy Management’ based in Thailand keeping track of all the projects. However, this is not the way Sweden is playing the CDM-game. “Regarding actual investments in companies, Sweden does not have the same type of authority as Denmark’s Danish Energy Management making sure Danish companies invest in Thai companies. And the Swedish Energy Agency does not keep track of Swedish investments in foreign countries even if they would be under the framework of CDM,” says Josefin Hedbrandh, Programme manager of the Swedish CDM and JI Programme,
International Climate Policy Section. Håkan Nylander from the Swedish Trade Council in Thailand believes so far no Swedish companies have entered this market. ”Since the environmental sector is quite broad, it is some times difficult to say if there are Swedish companies involved or not in certain projects. As far as we know there is no Swedish companies registered for a CDM project in Thailand. However, some companies might be working with an agent or distributor or in a partnership and thus there might be a Swedish interest in some projects, but we have no way of knowing this,” Håkan Nylander says.
Started in Kyoto
The history of carbon trading started in Kyoto in Japan in 1997. It was here the members of the United Nations agreed on the Kyoto Protocol, which is an international agreement linked to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The members acknowledged the fact that we humans are all contributing to the increasing emissions of industrial gasses into the atmosphere – and which is believed to result in global warming, one of the hottest topics in the world right now. So, the members signed the Kyoto Protocol which is a binding agreement that the industrialized countries will reduce their collective emissions of greenhouse gases by 5% compared to the year 1990 over a five-year period from 2008-12 – also called the first commitment period. It was then up to the individual countries who subsequently ratified the protocol to find out how much they would reduce at the national level. Within the European Union a linking directive has been established.
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Chief Advisor Karsten Holm of Danish Energy Management
This involves a Carbon credit trading system as well as an allocation plan where the member gets ‘allowances’ which can also be translated into “their right to discharge a maximum amount of CO2”. Every country has their share of companies which are emitting a lot and which are included in an allocation plan. It is big industries like power plants. Each government gives each of them a ratio of allowance, ex. 10.000 tonnes CO2 per year that they have to keep under. Eventually, if they only emit half of their quota they can sell the rest of their allowance to other companies that may have emitted more than their limit. However, if they have used more than they are allowed, they have to buy CO2 credits from other companies or pay a fine which at present is 100 Euros per 1 tonne extra CO2 emitted. When a country gets carboncredits they can either use it for own benefit or sell to other countries which need it. And there are different ways to get those extra carbon-credits: Emission trading (a new commodity). The term that is used in this general context is: Assigned Amount Units: You can buy credits from other industrial countries that have signed the Koyto Protocol. It means if Germany has discharged more, they have to buy credits from countries that have extra or a surplus. Joint implementation: Projects. A company in Sweden can cooperate with a company in Czech Republic and help or invest in the Czech company to reduce CO2 emissions. It could be making their power plant more efficient. Then, the Swedish company reserves the rights of the generated carbon credit and can save it for own use or sell. CDM: Relevant in Thailand. A company from an industrial/developed country can help a developing country, like Thailand. It means that a Swedish business can support and help a Thai company with measures that will reduce CO2 emissions and get first priority to buy their credits that they have helped them to generate.
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Chief Advisor Karsten Holm of Danish Energy Management explains how the business works:
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Swedish opportunities
Josefin works for The Swedish Energy Agency which is managing the Swedish CDM and JI program on behalf of the Swedish Government. “We do not invest in companies. We purchase carbon credits from CDM and JI projects under bilateral contracts between us and seller. Currently however, we have no bilateral contract for purchase of Carbon Credits from any CDM project in Thailand. Not saying that we are not interested. We also purchase carbon credits through multilateral institutions as the Asian Development Bank from the Asia Pacific Carbon Fund,” she explains and continues: “The object is to purchase Carbon Credits from CDM and JI projects. In addition to managing the Swedish CDM and JI Purchase program, the Swedish Energy Agency has a role to give information about CDM to Swedish companies interested in engaging in CDM, including Swedish companies interested in investing financially in CDM projects.” ”We have held some seminars for this purpose over the last years. We do not get any regular feedback however from companies, if any, that proceed with their ideas of engagement/investment in CDM project. Regarding CDM’s potential as a new market for technology providers for example, and also for any investors as such investing in clean energy, it is a new source of projects because of the additionally aspect. These
TSCC - THAI SWEDISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE projects happen due to CDM, and by knowing about CDM, technology providers or investors can easier find these projects as they may not be in their usual sight. Moreover if a company knows about CDM the company can also help realising a project, bring in the CDM component,” she says and lists the following: • CDM improves the finances of a project as it brings an (additional) annual revenue stream to the project. The credits are sold usually on an annual basis after a year emission reductions generated by the project. • A project with a Certified Emission Purchase Agreement (ERPA) for the sale of the credits (the CERs) (between a buyer and a seller) can use this purchase agreement as collateral to attract financing to a project. (a bit like a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for electricity) • As the revenue from the sale of CERs improves the project’s yearly income, the ability to payback a loan improves, first of all an additional revenue might be the reason for a project developer to decide to go forward with the project, and it also makes the project more attractive for investors and debt providers. It can help push the realisation of the project. • If a project can get some up front payment for a share of the CERs they are selling, that up front payment can be used for the investment costs. So in this case CDM can also improve the financing situation for the project investment. • The up front payment can be used as equity. Either that reduces the need to search for investors for equity, or a higher equity stake makes the project more attractive for a debt provider which can improve the terms for the loan.
Different types of possible CDM-projects in Thailand: Energy generation & usage Biomass power generation Renewable energy Energy efficiency Energy conservation Fuel switching Environment & Energy Waste water treatment and biogas generation MSW – biogas Transportation Alternative fuels Efficiency improvements Industrial Processes Changes or alternative industrial processes resulting in GHG emission reduction
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New Priest Lovisa MöllerÊs first half year in Thailand has been overshadowed by a task she inherited from her predecessor: to close down the current Church Center in Sukhumvit Soi 33 in Bangkok – but linked to that also the exciting task of creating a new channel to reach out to the increasing number of young Swedish backpackers in Thailand. By Sarah Mia Haagerup
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ovisa Möller, 46, started her new job as priest of the Swedish church in Bangkok in April 2009 replacing former priest Lennart Hamark, who moved to Hong Kong with his wife Lis and daughter Miranda. Although it hasn’t been the easiest start for Lovisa she is sure that this is the right place for her and that everything will work out. Lovisa’s can’t really say when or why her interest in Asia started. Something about this region has just always appealed to her. While in university she did field studies in Malaysia and Burma and afterwards she went to Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Indonesia and Bali as a backpacker. During her 9 months as a backpacker she actually ended up staying with the Hamarks in Hong Kong. The Hamarks were missionaries in Hong Kong at this time and invited Lovisa and her friend to stay at their house for a couple of days. When she came back from her travels she finished her masters and met her husband Ola. The couple
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got married just 6 months into their relationship, when Lovisa was 26, and not long thereafter they had their son Anton and daughter Elida. Ola has worked for SIDA for many years – a job which required the family to move around. So from 1993-1996 the family lived in Harare, Zimbabwe. During this time Ola was stationed as an associate professional officer (APO) in a regional agricultural project. Lovisa spent her time at home taking care of Elida who was only 7 months and Anton who was two years old. She was also active in the Evangelic Lutheran Church of Zimbabwe and served as a voluntary Scandinavian pastor when needed. After Zimbabwe the family moved to Vietnam for two years because Ola got a position at the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi. This was very exciting for Lovisa as she had always wanted to live in Asia.
Wanted to become a psychologist
As a young girl Lovisa always did her night prayers before going to bed and grew up with the notion that God loved her, as this was something she had been told by her grandparents all through her upbringing. But during confirmation something happened and she didn’t mature in her faith. Instead she started putting her faith into science. Nobody could walk on water, she thought. Finally she ended up dismissing the existence of God, surrendering completely to science. But she was still drawn to the more spiritual side of life and began studying religion at the university after graduating from high school. Still, becoming a priest was not at all something she was considering at this point. Instead she wanted to become a psychologist. As time went on her lack of faith became a steadily growing problem for her. She didn’t understand why she wasn’t capable of believing in God. Most of her fellow students believed in God, so why couldn’t she? During this time she found consolation in her
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LOVISA MÖLLER friendship with a girl called Maria, who struggled with the same problems as herself. Then one day they were sitting separately in church listening to a sermon that a priest was giving for the students, when something happened. “When it was time for mass I suddenly realized that I was walking up to the altar for the first time since confirmation. It was really moving and when I turned around I saw Maria standing there with tears in her eyes as well. Then everything changed. I realized that God is not something you can figure out by science it’s about something totally different,” Lovisa says. Shortly thereafter, she decided to study theology and to become a priest - a decision that changed her life completely and which has now led her to the Church of Sweden in Bangkok with her husband Ola, her 17-year old
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daughter Elida and 18-year old son Anton. And she doesn’t regret for one second that she made the decision to go to Thailand. She feels very strongly that this is the place she is supposed to be.
Closing down the church building
Lovisa’s first months as the new Swedish priest was a challenging task. From the very beginning she was faced with sensitive issues concerning the economy of the church. Problems she had talked about with the previous priest Lennarth Hamark upon his resignation, since discussions about closing down the church had been going on for about five years at this time. In short the problem is that the Swedish churches abroad have to carry their own costs when it comes
to buildings and activities. As it is now, money from donations and funding activities like Christmas bazaars and such only carries 40% of the costs which goes in to keeping the Church Center on Sukhumvit Soi 33 in Bangkok. Another problem is that the priest becomes tied up in management instead of reaching out to people. “People need more time from me and the church building needs more money, it doesn’t go together well.” she adds. Instead the church wants to develop its activities in Thailand as a whole and to be of service to more people than it is now. One of the things Lovisa is planning on doing after leaving the building on Soi 33 is going to Khao San Road at least once a week. On Khao San they find many often very young and vulnerable Nordic travellers and she would like them to know that the church is there for them. Besides the fact that the church needs more money, the church is also short on volunteers and visitors. Closing down the Church Center as one of her first major tasks as priest hasn’t been a dream scenario at all. Like the Scandinavians who frequently visit the church Lovisa is very sad to have to close it down. “I love this place, the quietness, the trees the birds and it is wonderful to see how people relax when they come here,” she says. The Church of Sweden in Bangkok has ended its contract on the premises of Soi 33 by the end of January 2010. At this moment the prayers are that another Nordic organisation will take over the contract and keep the premises available to the Nordic community. If so, the church will be happy to rent the building for its weekly activities. Lovisa wants to remind everyone that the church isn’t closing down. The church will still have children hours, services and confirmation classes just at another location. She also emphasizes that the church of Sweden isn’t cutting down on anything, on the contrary. In the south of Thailand the Church of Sweden in Thailand has expanded its activities and now both a priest and an assistant are stationed in Phuket.
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Thai Schoolchildren
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hailand is one country in the world where traffic has become a serious threat against the lives and security of the people. Every hour two people die in traffic accidents, about 20,000 every year, and hundred thousand get injured. About 40% of the accidents happen at night and many of them would not have happened if the pedestrians had carried reflectors. Many of the victims are children. “It is almost impossible to describe the traffic situation in Thailand in words,” Kurt Blomqvist says. “There are traffic rules, but it seems that nobody follows them. An unbelievable number of cars on the streets plus thousands of motorbikes swarming like bees. And in this terrible chaos, pedestrians are walking around without reflectors.” Kurt Blomqvist, a pensioner Swedish journalist who, in the 1990”s worked as an aid consultant in the former republics of the Soviet Union, now living in Thailand, and some other Swedes started a year ago a project aiming to give free reflectors (TAAFAI) to Thai schoolchildren. In June last year 940 students in a school in Buriram region got free reflectors to protect themselves in the traffic and was as such the first school in Thailand, where the children carry reflectors in the traffic. The project was very successful and thanks to Swedish tourists, Swedes living in Thailand and some Norwegians an additional 20 000 Thai schoolchildren will this year will get free reflectors to protect themselves in the traffic. “The expectation would be that some international aid organizations would show interest in a project which deals with such a serious matter as saving lives. But neither International Save the Children nor the Swedish SIDA were interested. Fortunately, however, there are private persons who understand this better,” Kurt Blomqvist says.
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No bicycles in Thailand have light. Reflectors will help people to survive in the traffic.
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Pictures from ‘My traffic safety book”. “Save the Children in the Traffic” is a project started by some Swedes and Norwegians living in Thailand. It begun with reflectors to the schoolchildren in 20 schools but now the project has become an educational- and research project. That means that traffic safety for the first time has become a subject in some schools in Thailand.
The project has during this year changed profile and has now become an educational – and research project. All 20 000 schoolchildren who already have got TAAFAI will also get a small book called “My traffic safety book” with easy understandable pictures that put the focus on traffic situations when many accidents happen. At the same time the teachers get a “Recommendation how to give traffic lessons” in the school and an evaluation form to fill. That means that traffic safety for the first time has become a subject in some schools in Thailand.
The final goal is that reflectors in a couple of years shall be available for all people in Thailand to buy for a small sum of money at e.g. pharmacies, health centers, hospitals and other appropriate places.” “But we have still a long way to go before we reach the goal.. And we still hope that some aid organization, leading companies or understanding private persons will help us in this very important mission,”” Kurt Blomqvist says. Kurt Blomqvist can be reached by e-mail: kurtestonia@yahoo.com
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Chamber Location Map THE THAI-SWEDISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 34 Phayathai Road, 5th floor Phayathai Bldg., B, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400 Tel: +66 (0) 2354 5229-31 Fax: +66 (0) 2354 5232 E-mail: contact@swecham.com
Embassy and Consulates Embassy of Sweden, Bangkok 20th Floor, One Pacific Place, 140 Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok Tel:+66 (0) 2263 7200 Fax:+66 (0) 2263 7260 Email: ambassaden.bangkok @foreign.ministry.se Web: www.swedenabroad.com
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Consulate of Sweden, Pattaya Honorary Consul Dr. Sunya Viravaydia 391/69 Moo 10, Tabphya Road, Pattaya City 20260 Tel:+66 (0) 38-364 485 Fax:+66 (0) 38-364 485 Email: sugarhut@cnet.net.th
Consulate General of Sweden, Phuket Consul General Alf Karlsson Pearl Village Hotel, Nai Yang Beach and National Park, Phuket 83110 Tel:+66 (76) 380 000 Fax:+66 (76) 380 019 Email: phuket@foreign.ministry.se Web: www.swedenabroad.com/phuket
TSCC MEMBERS: BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Board of Governors
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce
President Mr. Roby Janssens Atlas Copco (Thailand) Ltd.
Vice President & Foreign Chambers Mr. Kenneth Radencrantz Q-Matic Technologies Asia Co.,Ltd.
Legal & Government Relations Mr. Worachai Bhicharnchitr Vickery & Worachai Ltd.
Treasurer Mr. David Romlin SECO Tools (Thailand) Co.,Ltd.
Property Mr. Supakorn Kijkanakorn Aleenta Company Limited
Property Mr. Patima Jeerapaet Colliers International Thailand
Media Mr. Prapat Phupinyokul Molnycke Health Care (Thailand)
Media Mr. Hans Karlsson Ericsson (Thailand) Ltd.
Media Mr. Chaiyot Piyawannarat ABB Limited (Thailand)
Membership Mr. Peter Bjork CCM Center for Change Management Ltd.
Membership Mr. Gabriel Baertschi AstraZeneca (Thailand) Co.,Ltd.
Events Ms.Chantana Vatanaromya Volvo Car (Thailand) Ltd.
Events Mr. Hakan Lenjesson Munters (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Events Mr. Hakan Olsson SAS, Scandinavian Airlines
Executive Director Mr. John Svengren Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce
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Honorary Members Embassy of Sweden 20th Fl., One Pacific Place 140 Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (0) 2263 7200-1 Fax: +66 (0) 2263 7260
Bangkok Bank Pcl. 333 Silom Road, Bangkok 10500 Tel: +66 (0) 2231 4333 Fax: +66 (0) 2231 4742
H.E. Lennart Linner Ambassador
Mrs. Vongthip Chumpani Advisor
Life Time Members Ericsson (Thailand) Ltd. 20th Fl., Suntowers Building B 123 Vibhavadee Rangsit Rd. Bangkok 10900 Tel: +66 (0) 2299 7000 Fax: +66 (0) 2299 7102
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) 50 Raffles Place # 36-01 Singapore Land Tower Singapore 048623, Singapore Tel: +65-62235644 (General), +65-63570829 (Private Bank) Fax: +65-62253047 (General) +65-65324538 (Private Bank) Email: singapore@sebprivatebanking.com.sg Web: www.sebgroup.com/privatebanking
Mr. Paul Stokes President
Mr. Hans O. Karlsson President of Ericsson (Thailand) Ltd. Keywords: Most people communicate through Ericsson’s Mobile Phone Network that is more than 40% of all Mobile Phone Traffic. GIF Thai Match Co., Ltd. 404 Bangpoo Industrial Estate, Sukhumvit Rd., A. Muang Samutprakarn 10280, Thailand Tel: +66 (0) 2323 1860-1 Fax: +66 (0) 2323 2701 E-mail : domenec_masferrer@giftthaimatch.co.th
Mr. Bo Carlsson General Manager SEB Merchant Banking Singapore
Mr. Jens Mansson General Manager SEB Private Banking Singapore Keywords: Providing a full range of commercial banking activities with emphasis on trade finance, structured finance and treasury services aimed at the needs of Nordic companies and their conuterparts in the Asian region, as well as international offshore private banking services for Nordic individuals
Mr. Domenec Masferrer Managing Director Keywords: We are the only matches’ manufacturer in Thailand and one of the most important players in the match sector under one of the most recognized brands, Dragon. We also produce advertising Match Boxes in different formats and colours with your choice of head colour and art-card cardboard.
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Volvo Car (Thailand) Ltd. 1527 Sukhumvit 71 Rd. Suanluang, Bangkok 10250 Tel: +66 (0) 2319 9820-3 Fax: +66 (0) 2319 9820 Web: www.volvocars.com
Keywords: Volvo Car (Thailand) Ltd is a national sales company responsible for the sales and marketing of Volvo Cars in Thailand. VCT is owned by Volvo Car Corporation in Sweden
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Premium Members ABB LIMITED 161/1 SG Tower, Soi Mahadlekluang 3 Rajdamri Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan Bangkok 10330 Tel: +66 (0) 2665 1000 Fax: +66 (0) 2665 1030 Web: www.abb.co.th
for heating cooling, separation and fluid handling of oil, chemicals, water, beverages, foodstruffs, starch, etc. We have close co-operation with customers all over the world to help them stay ahead.
Astra Zeneca (Thailand) Ltd. 20th Floor, Phairojkijja Building 400 Bangna-Trad Km.4 Bangna Bangkok 10260 Tel: +66 (0) 2739 7400 Fax: +66 (0) 2739 7499 Email: contact.th@astrazeneca.com
Mr. Gabriel Baertschi President
Keywords: ABB, a leader in power and automation technologies, provides utility and industry customers with products, services and solutions ahat makes our customer competitive.
Alfa Laval (Thailand) Ltd. P.O. Box 224, Klongchan 222 Krungthep Kreetha Road, Huamark Bangkapi, Bangkok 10240 Tel: +66 (0) 2379 4660 Fax: +66 (0) 2379 4661-2 Email: thailand.info@alfalaval.com Web: www.alfalaval.co.th
Ms. Wallapa Klipratoom Keywords: Bangkok Bank provides a broad variety of banking products and dervices catering for the specific needs of our customers.
Mr. Chaiyot Piyawannarat President & Country Manager
Mr. Anand Gupta Country Chief Financial Officer
Bangkok Bank Pcl. 333 Silom Road, Bangkok 10500 Tel: +66 (0) 2231 4333 Fax: +66 (0) 2231 4742
Keywords: As one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, our business is focused on turning good ideas into innovative, effective medicines that makes a real difference in important areas of healthcare.
Atlas Copco (Thailand) Limited 125 Moo 9 Wellgrow Industrial Estate Bagna-Trad Road Km.36 Bangwua, Bangpakong, Chachoengsao 24180 Tel: +66 (0) 38 562 919 +66 (0) 38 562 911 Fax: +66 (0) 38 562 901 Email: roby.janssens@th.atlascopco.com Web: www.atlascopco.com
Black Mountain Golf Club Hua Hin 565 Moo 7, Nonghien Road Tambon Hin Lek Fai Hua Hin 77110 Tel : 032 618 666 Fax : 032-618 628 Website : www.bmghuahin.com
Mr. Harald Elisson General Manager Keywords: Golf cource development Hotel Real estate Cultural activities
Mr. Roby Janssens Regional General Manager Mr. Tan Chor Hiong Keywords: Alfa Laval manufactures and provides special products and world class technical solutions helping our customers optimize the performance of their processes. Time and time again. Our equipment, systems and services create solutions
Keywords: Atlas Copco (Thailand) Limited operates in three business area, Compressors Technique, Construction and Mining Technique and Industrial Technique.
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Lux Royal (Thailand) Co., Ltd. 523-535 Sukhumvit 71 Road Prakanong Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (0) 2391 9532 Fax: +66 (0) 2391 9531
Mr. Hakan Palm Managing Director Keywords: Lux Royal (Thailand) sells household appliances through direct sales from 30 branches all over Thailand. Our routes are from Sweden but today vorwerk & Co. KG from Germany is our major shareholder.
Saab AB 17th Fl, Unit 1705 One Pacific Place Bldg. 140 Sukhumvit Road, Klongtoey Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (0) 2653 2650-2 Fax: +66 (0) 2653 2653 Email: saabthai@loxinfo.co.th
SAS Scandinavian Airlines International 8th Floor, Glas Haus 1 Sukhumvit 25, Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (0) 2645 8200 (Reservations/Ticketing) +66 (0) 2645 8224 (Scandinavian Community Affairs) +66 (0) 2645 8231-4 (Accounting) +66 (0) 2134 2020 (SAS Bangkok Airport) +66 (0) 2137 4731 (Cargo Sales) Fax: +66 (0) 2665 2900 E-mail: sas.th@sas.se Website: www.flysas.com/th
Peter Temander Vice President Asia/Pacific
Hakan Olsson Director and General Manager Southeast Asia
Molnlycke Heath Care (Thailand) 160 Moo 17 Bangplee Industrial Estate Bangna-Trad Km.23, Bangsaothong, Samutprakarn 10540 Tel: +66 (0) 2705 1677 Fax: +66 (0) 2315 1016 Email: prapat.phupinyokul@molnlycke.com Web: www.molnlycke.com
Kaj Rosander Vice President International Marketing Keywords: Saab serves the global market with world-leading products, services and solutions ranging from military defence to civil security. Saab has operations and employees on all continents and constantly develops, adopts and improves new technology to meet customers’ changing needs. Saab has 13,300 employees. Annual sales are nearly SEK 24 billion. Research and development corresponds to over 17 percent of annual sales.
Mr. Prapat Phupinyokul Director & General Manager
Mr. Attapon Chodchoy Finance & Accounting Director Keywords: Molnlycke Health Care (Thailand) is one of the world’s largest single-use surgical gown and drape & set production facilities, under the brand names of Klinidrape® and BARRIER
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Kirsi Ranin Key Account Manager Corporate Sales Keywords: Scandinavian Airlines is the Northern Europe’s largest airline focusing on services, reliability, and simplicity. We fly six weekly flights from Bangkok to Copenhagen. Three additional flights from Bangkok to Stockholm are operated in winter. Our extensive network provides convenient connections to Scandinavian and European destinations from Copenhagen and Stockholm airports.
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SECO Tools (Thailand) Co., Ltd. 119 / 46 , Moo 8 Bangna-Trad Road ( Km 3 ) Bangna , Bangna , Bangkok 10260 Tel: +66 (0) 2746 7801 ext 101 Fax: +66 (0) 2746 7802 Web: www.secotools.com/th
Vickery & Worachai Ltd. 16th Floor, GPF Witthayu Towers A 93/1 Wireless Road, Lumpini Pathumwan Bangkok 10330 Tel: +66 (0) 2256 6311 +66 (0) 2650 9691 Fax: +66 (0) 2256 6317-8 Email: vwlaw@loxinfo.co.th Web: www.v-w.co.th
Volvo Truck & Bus (Thailand) Co., Ltd. 42/5 Moo 7, Bangna-Trad Highway Km.26 T.Bangsaothong A.Bangsaothong Samutprakarn 10540 Thailand Tel : +66 2 707 1747 Fax : +66 2 707 1740 E-mail : chatchai.chatputtaraksa@volvo.com
Mr. Christophe Martin Managing Director
Mr. David Romlin General Manager Mr. Harold K. Vickery Chairman
Mr. Chareon Lertudommungmee Director of General Affairs
Mrs. Rojana Chuenkamrai Senior Administrator Keywords: Customer satisfaction and good co-operation is our target. Each year we deliver millions of tools to the machining industry around the world.
Tetra Pak (Thailand) Limited. 1042 Soi Poonsin (Sukhumvit 66/1) Sukhumvit Road, Bangchak Prakanong, Bangkok 10260 Tel : +66 (0) 2704 3000 Fax : +66 (0) 2704 3010 E-mail : laksika.keeratikorsri@tetrapak.com
Mr. Worachai Bhicharnchitr Managing Director Keywords: Established in 1975. Vickery & Worachai Ltd. is a broad-based commercial and business practice acting primarily for multinational corporations conducting operations in Thailand.
Keywords: Volvo truck & Bus (Thailand) was established in Thailand 1991, and since then has been perceived as a leading provider of total transport solutions.
The firm also advises financial institutions and borrowers on project financing and takes an active role in assisting clients in contract and concession negotiations with Thai government entities.
Mr. Rusty Kekuewa
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TSCC MEMBERS: CORPORATE MEMBERS
Corporate Members Aleenta Company Limited Aleenta Company Limited 3 Ram-indra 55/8,Ram-indra Road, Taraeng, Bangkhen, Bangkok 10230 Tel: +66 (0) 2508 5300 Fax: +66 (0) 2508 5332 E-mail: supakorn@aleenta.com Web: www.aleenta.com
Mr. Supakorn Kijkanakorn Managing Director
Keywords: Travel agency working with Inbound to Thailand from primary the Nordic countries, Domestic sales and in the future even Outbound from Thailand. Have six services single or in package: Accommodation, Golf, Tours around in Thailand, Sightseeing trips, Transportation and Meetings.
Asian Tigers Transpo International Ltd. 3388/74-77 Sirinrat Building, 21st floor Rama 4 Road, Klongton, Klongtoey Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (0) 2687 7888 Fax: +66 (0) 2687 7999 Email: info@asiantigers-thailand.com Website: www.asiantigers-thailand.com
ASSAB Steels (Thailand) Ltd. 9/8 Moo4, Soi Theedinthai, Theparak Road, T.Bangpleeyai, A. Bangplee, Samutprakarn 10540 Tel: +66 (0) 2385 5937, +66 (0) 2757 5017 Fax: +66 (0) 2385 5943, +66 (0) 2385 5936 E-mail: chavalit@assabth.com Website: www.assabth.com
Mr. Chavalit Meesamanyont President Keywords: ASSAB is no. 1 in tool steels and solutions for tiiling excellence with reliable heat treatment and machining services. We also market & distribute Kanthal heating products and refractory materials throughout Thailand.
Mrs. Ann-Christine Leidstedt Sales Manager Keywords: Aleenta Resort and Spa : Small luxury hotels in Hua-Hin/Pranburi and Phuket/Phang-Nga. Aleenta Villa : Beachfront Villa and Condominium Development for sale in Phang-Nga We also involve in construction and real estate industries. We offer a wide range of architectural and engineering services in design and construction of all types of facilities including interior, exterior, landscaping, etc.
Asia & Overseas Travel Partner Co., Ltd Glas Haus Building, 11th Floor, 1 Sukhumvit Soi 25, North Klongtuey, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (0) 2665 7290 Fax: +66 (0) 2665 7292 E-mail: info@aotravelpartner.com Website: www.aotravelpartner.com
Mr. William C. Reinsch Managing Director
BaumgartenBrandt (Asia) Ltd. Sathorn Thani Tower 2, Floor 18, 92/50 North Sathorn Rd. Silom, Bangrak Bangkok 10500 Tel: +66 (0) 26 36 86 66 Fax: +66 (0) 26 36 76 26 E-mail: baumgarten@bb-legal.de Website: www.baumgartenbrandt.com
Mr. Erik DahlstrÜm Regional Accounts Manager e.dahlstrom@asiantigers-thailand.com Keywords: Thailand’s longest established international move management specialist. Services include international and domestic Household goods moving, comprehensive home search service and extensive orientation packages.
Dr. Ralf Baumgarten Executive Director baumgarten@bb-legal.de
Suyada Intara-Apai Head of Legal Department Suyada@bb-legal.de Mr. Martin Rosborg Managing Director
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Keywords: BaumgartenBrandt (Asia) Ltd. is a member of an international network of service firms providing legal, tax, accounting and audit services. In Thailand our team of Thai, German and French lawyers, accountants, auditors and staff will use its knowledge and experience to facilitate your Thai investment and its ongoing operations.
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Ben Adisti Co., Ltd. Adisti Tour Operation Office (Phaya Thai): 128/183 Phayathai Plaza Building, 17th Floor Phayathai Road, Kwaeng Thung-Phayathai Khet Rajchathewi, Bangkok 10400 Adisti Project & Management Office (Sukhumvit) 10/115, The Trendy Bldg., 9th Floor, Soi Sukhumvit 13, Sukhumvit Road, Klongtoey Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (0) 2168 7211 Fax: +66 (0) 2168 7212 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1454, Nana, Bangkok 10112 Tel : +66 (0) 2129-3771-2 Fax : +66 (0) 2129-3775 E-mail : adisti@adisti.com Website : www.adisti.com
Mr. Stig Vagt-Andersen Managing Director
BNH Hospital 9/1 Convent Rd., Silom, Bangkok 10500 Tel: +66 (0) 2686 2700 Fax: +66 (0) 2632 0577-9 E-mail : info@bnh.co.th, bnhcrcenter@bnh.co.th Website : www.BNHhospital.com
Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at Central World 999/99 Rama I Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Tel : +66 (0) 2 100 1234 Fax : +66 (0) 2 100 1235 E-mail : cgcw@chr.co.th Website : www.centarahotelsresorts.com
Ms. Angela Stafford Senior Manager, Community Relations Centre
Mr. Michel Horn General Manager
Keywords: BNH Hospital has highly qualified medical staff, many of whom have trained overseas, and the International Centre of the hospital offers translation services in Japanese and European languages.
C.I.T. Property Consultants Co., Ltd. 17/F Ploenchit Center, 2 Sukhumvit Road, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110, Thailand. Tel: +66 (0) 2656 7000 Fax : +66 (0) 2656 7111 E-mail : beena.kalra@colliers.com Website : www.colliers.co.th
Mr. Ferry Tjahjono Director of Sales Convention Centre Keywords: Located in CentralWorld, 5-star hotel combined with Bangkok Convention Centre features 505 Rooms, 8 restaurants & bars and Cenvaree Spa. The Convention Centre offers over 10,000 m2 with 21 function rooms
Mr. Bent Peter Laasholdt Director of Operation
Mr. Patima Jeerapaet Managing Director
Ms. Ousra Chalitapanukul Director, Admin. & Marketing Keywords: TAT licensed in-bound tour operator. Hotel reservations all over Thailand at preferential rates. Incentive, golf and package tours throughout Thailand on group and FIT basis. Tour programmes and hotels in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
Mr. Simon Landy Director Keywords: Valuation & Advisory, Tenant Representation, Strategic Consultancy & Planning, Retail Leasing, Residential Sales & Leasing, Research & Consultancy, Property & Facilities Management, Investment Sales, Industrial Sales & Leasing, Corporate Services, Commercial Leasing, Auction, Asset Management
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Chonburi Sammuk Thani Co.,Ltd. 72 Bangsaen-Angsila Road, Tumbon Saensuk A.Muangchonburi, Chonburi Tele: +66 (0) 2316 1515 Fax : +66 (0) 2316 1512 Website : www.vgproperty.com
Ms. Navanat Sukhamongkhon Managing Director
Khun Jarunun Songseang Sale Project Keywords: All our homes are built to reflect the nature balance given the incorporation of advanced technology to help save on energy. The use of heat installations for roofing is aimed to help keep heat at bay. Ever wall is mounted with two levels of bricks to block out both heat and noise from surrounding environment. while light defecting windows are used to keep the house cool and comfortable throughout. The open plan design also allows for efficient ventilation. giving way to nature sunlight and breezes without the need for all-day-air-conditioning.
Conrad Bangkok All Seasons Place, 87 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Phathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Thailand Tel: +66 (0) 2690 9999 Fax : +66 (0) 2690 9980 E-mail : info@conradbangkok.com Website : www.ConradHotels.com
Mr. Manfred Pieper General Manager
Mr. Craig Bonnor Director of Business Development
Double Realty Co., Ltd. Licenced Partner of Engel & Volkers (Thailand) Ltd. 57/1-2 Petchkasem Road, A.Hua Hin Prachuabkirikan 77110 Tel: +66 (0) 2325 1320-2 Fax : +66 (0) 2325 1320-1 Website : www.engelvoelkers.com/huahin
Khun Duangjai Kraus
Mr. Garry Irvin
Keywords: Deluxe room accommodation, extensive metting and banqueting space, spa and fitness center, 4 restaurants, nightclub, bar and deli. Conrad Hotel is committed to creating a “new attitude” in delivering the finest hospitality. Ms. Kritikar “Eric” Thananan Diakrit (Thailand) Co., Ltd. 253 Asoke 14th. Fl. Sukhumvit 21 Rd. Klongtoey Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (0) 2664 0240 Fax : +66 (0) 2664 0241 E-mail : suthida.v@diakrit.com Website : www.diakrit.com
DSV Air & Sea Ltd. 7th Floor, Vibulthani Tower 1 3195/12 Rama 4 Road, Klongton, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (0) 2688 7900 Fax : +66 (0) 2688 7993 E-mail : info@th.dsv.com Website : www.dsv.com
Ms. Suthida V. Managing Director Mr. Steve Henry Managing Director Keywords: The DSV Air & Sea is a global supplier of transport and logistics service. The group has offices in 49 countries all over the world. Supplemented by its partners and agents, DSV Air & Sea offers services in more than100 countries, making the Group a truly global player. By their professional and advantageous overall solutions, the Group’s 19,000 employees realise a worldwide annual turnover of 4.4 billion Euro.
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Eka Chemicals (Thailand) Limited Eka Chemicals (Thailand) Limited 283/61-63 Home Place Office Building, 12/Floor Sukhumvit 55 Road, Klongtonnue, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Tel : +66 (0) 2729 9299 Fax : +66 (0) 2712 7298 Website : www.akzonobel.com/eka
Ericsson (Thailand) Ltd. 20th Fl., Suntowers Building B 123 Vibhavadee Rangsit Rd., Chatuchak Bangkok 10900 Tel: +66 (0) 2299 7101 Fax : +66 (0) 2299 7102
Mr. Hans O. Karlsson President of Ericsson (Thailand) Ltd. Mr. Steven Lance Hunt Senior Vice President, Asia
Mr. Suraphol Sanunsilp General Manager Keywords: Performance chemicals for the pulp and paper industry. Electrolux Thailand Co., Ltd. 1910 Electrolux Building, New Petchburi Road Huay Kwang, Bangkok 10320 Tel: +66 (0) 2725 9200 Fax : +66 (0) 2725 9202 Website : www.electrolux.co.th
Mr. Sutti Manokitjarunman Managing Director & General Manager
Fabrinet Ltd. 5/6 Moo 6, Phaholyothin Rd. Soi Khunpra, Klongnueng, Klongluang, Patumthanee 12120 Tel : +66 (0) 2524 9600 Fax : +66 (0) 2524 9690 E-mail : jintamaim@fabrinet.co.th Website : http://www.fabrinet.com
Dr. Soon Kaewchansilp Director
Keywords: Most people communicate through Ericsson’s Mobile Phone Network that is more than 40% of all Mobile Phone Traffic.
Euro-Center (Thailand) Co., Ltd. 10th Floor, Suite 10 A, Evergreen Place 318 Phayathai Road, Ratchathevi Bangkok 10400 Tel : +66 (0) 2696 3626-27 Fax : +66 (0) 2696 3628 E-mail : bangkok@euro-center.com Website : www.euro-center.com
Ms. Mai Ellegaard General Manager
Mr.Jan Miklos Kovacs Claims Manager
Mrs. Jintamai Mitchell Keywords: Providing manufacturing service to the world’s leading OEMs through and unparalleled engineering center of excellence. Finnair Bangkok Office Ocean Insurance Bldg., 18th Fl., Unit F, 163 Surawongse Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500 Tel: +66 (0) 2266 3260 - 5 Fax : +66 (0) 2266 3266 E-mail : bkk_contactcenter2@waa.co.th
Mr. Ville Ahokas Sales Director, Hongkong, South East Asia & Australia
Keywords: Providing travel and medical insurance services in the region since 1989 as the Representative of Europeiska Forsakringsaktiebolaget, Sweden, a.o.
Mr. Thomas Klingberg Chief Financial (Officer East Asia) Keywords: Importer and distributor of household electrical appliances. Also manufacturer of washing machines and gas cookers.
Ms. Nantiya Wongrojaree Client Manager BKK Keywords: Finnair, The Most Experienced in The Northern Skies is offering one of best daily connections between Thailand and Scandinavia.
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Geodis Wilson Thai Ltd. Geodis Wilson Thai Ltd. 207 Soi Saeng Uthai, Sukhumvit 50 Rd., Prakanong, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10260 Tel : +66 (0) 2 742 9888 Fax : +66 (0) 2 741 4080-1 Website : www.geodiswilson.com
Glen Asia The Trendy Plaza, 1st Floor 10/35, Soi Sukhumvit 13, Klong Toey Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand Tel : +66 (0) 2168 7090-2 Fax : +66 (0) 2168 7093 E-mail : info@glenasia.com Website : www.glenasia.com
Home2Thailand Exclusive Real Estate at Surin Beach, Phuket, Thailand 8/44 Moo3 Surin Beach Cherngtalay, Thalang Phuket 83110 Thailand Tel : +66 (0) 76 270 577 +46 (0) 8 5592 4545 (Sweden) Fax : +66 (0) 76 271 182 E-mail : sukanda@home2thailand.com, robert@home2thailand.com Website : www.home2thailand.com
Mr. Stefan Bekassy
Ms. Sukanda Chiaranussati Managing Director
Ms. Arporn Chufong HR Manager Keywords: Geodis Wilson Thai Ltd. is providing the full range of Nationwide Logistics & Global Supply Chain Solutions that includes: - Freight Forwarding a. Air and sea freight: weekly consolidation to/from main ports and airport of UK. Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Europe, Scandinavia, USA, South America, South Africa. b. In-house Customs Clearance services specially with golf card privileges for Malaysia border c. Logistics and Management Services: - Transit Cargo: Full range of industrial parts/raw materials onsite installation service projects. - Local transport & distribution in Thailand. - Cross border trucking services from/to Malaysia and Singapore using its own fleet of vehicles. - Onsite general and bonded warehouse and inventory management services. - Solution design for transport and warehouse optimization from raw materials to retail distribution.
GIF Thai Match Co., Ltd. 404 Bangpoo Industrial Estate, Sukhumvit Rd., A.Muang Samutprakarn 10280, Thailand Tel : +66 (0) 2323-1860-1 Fax : +66 (0) 2323-2701 E-mail : domenec_masferrer@giftthaimatch.co.th
Mr. Domenec Masferrer Managing Director Keywords: We are the only matches’ manufacturer in Thailand and one of the most important players in the match sector in South East Asia for household use under one of the most recognized brands in Thailand (Dragon) since we were born in 1930. We can also produce advertising Match Boxes in many different formats and colours options available, using only imported “Aspen” wood with your choice of head colour and art-card cardboard.
Mr. Joachim Johansson Keyword : Property developer
Hammars Co., Ltd. Hammars Co.,Ltd. No.18 Soi Ramkamheng 24 Yag2 (Thavontawat 1), Huamark, Bangkapi, Bangkok 10240 Tel : +66 (0) 2319 9551-3 Fax : +66 (0) 2319 8339 E-mail : hammarscabin@hammars.co.th Website : www.hammars.co.th
Ms. Lawan Kulchai Managing Director
Mr. Pirapol Sriutta General Manager Keywords: Rent and sale cabin office, cabin toilet, cabin storage and sea-containers. We manufacture cabins in very strong creation for renting purpose.
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Mr. Robert Akerblom General Manager Keywords: Home2Thailand Exclusive Real Estate is located at Surin Beach on the west coast of Phuket, Thailand. As one of the leading high profile property specialists in Phuket we represent some of the very finest lifestyle and international quality investment properties in the region. Our unique and extensive Real Estate portfolio comprise of a wide range of properties from luxury villas, apartments, condominiums to commercial properties and retail. For clients considering holiday rentals, acquiring a personal or investment property we look forward to the opportunity of presenting our portfolio and guiding them in their purchase. With our knowledge of current market conditions and accurate property information we will keep them abreast of issues and news affecting both the private and commercial property sectors. Our company remains dedicated adhering to the Best Practices for the quality property market and provide an unrivalled customer service. Services offered are residential sales & marketing, holiday rentals, commercial leasing and property investment consultancy. Home2Thailand Exclusive Real Estate is member of the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, the Real Estate Broker Association, the Thai Real Estate Association and the National Association of Realtors.
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Huay Yang Real Estate Co., Ltd. 16/6 Takiap Road, Nong Kae, Hua Hin
Leschaco (Thailand) Ltd. 3354/36-39 Manorom Building 11/Fl, Rama IV Road, Klongton, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110 Tel : +66 (0) 2671 1000 Fax : +66 (0) 2671 6600, +66 (0) 2671 6717 E-mail : info@leschaco.co.th Website : www.leschaco.co.th
M2 Systems Asia Pacific Co., Ltd. 22/7 22nd Fl. 622 Emporium Tower Sukhumvit Road, Klongton, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110 Tel : +66 (0) 2246 1761 Fax : +66 (0) 2664 9094
Mr. Leif Egnehall
IKEA Trading (Thailand) Ltd. 16th Floor, SSP Tower 555 Sukhumvit 63 Road, Klongton Nua Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (0) 2711 4300 Fax: +66 (0) 2711 4172
Mr. Goran Lomback President Mr. Marc Pinheiro Managing Director
Ms. Christine Russel Director - Freight Forwarding Mr. Alain Gross Managing Director and Material Area Manager Keywords: IKEA Trading Thailand Ltd’s task is to procure IKEA home furnishing products, and secure quality & environment for product of those, at manufactures in Thailand. All products are being exported to IKEA outlets worldwide.
Krusell (Thailand) Co.,Ltd. 98 Athakravi Bldg 4th Fl., Soi Sukhumvit 26 Sukhumvit Rd., Klongtan, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10600 Thailand Tel : +66 (0) 2 260 0222 Fax : +66 (0) 2 260 0225 E-mail : marcus@krusell.co.th Website : www.krusell.se
Keywords: Leschaco (Thailand) Ltd. is offering a one stop service solution for logistics Services, our core business is forcused on our local know-how in the fields of Customs Clearance, Customs Consulting, Air/Sea freight, Import/Export and Turnkey Project Handling of Genaral cargo and Automative and Chemical Logistics.
Mr. Jirasak Janratana Plant Manager jirasak@m2e.co.th Keywords: Representing our business is Manufacturer of advanced equipment for the production of prerecorded and recordable CD and DVD.
M2M Technology Co., Ltd. Pornpailin Business Point 891 2-4 F., Onnuch Road, Sukhumvit 77, Suanluang, Bangkok 10250 Tel : +66 (0) 2742 5001-2 Fax : +66 (0) 2742 6833 E-mail : info@m2mtechnology.co.th Website : www.m2mtechnology.co.th
Mr. Jan Eriksson President
Mr. Marcus Krusell CEO Keywords: Krusell is a Thai-Swedish company producing leather and artificial cases for exporting around the world. Krusell has been in the leather industry for more than 15 years. Besides cases for consumer electronics, Krusell also produce cases of various styles with its own brand name “Krusell” as well as OEM and customer design.
Mr. Hakan Alm Director Keywords: Wireless Solutions, GPS Based Tracking Systems etc.
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Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok 48 Oriental Avenue Bangkok 10500 Thailand Tel : +66 (0) 2659 9000 Fax : +66 (0) 2659 0000 E-mail : mobkk-businesscenter@mohg.com Website : www.mandarinoriental.com
Mr. Robert O Kennedy Director of Sales and Marketing Keywords: BACKGROUND Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok’s riverside hotel, was established in 1876 and is a city landmark. It has the highest staff ratio of any Bangkok hotel: 2.5 staff members per room. From 1981 to the present day, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok has been ranked amongst the finest hotels in the world and has received numerous prestigious awards. PRODUCT SERVICES Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok operates a grand deluxe hotel offering 393 rooms, including 35 suites; conference and banqueting facilities; The Oriental Spa which blends East and West in a unique different approach to mental and physical well-being; the famous Thai Cooking School and Thai Culture Programme, Day Care Centre and Shuttle boat service from Saphan Taksin Skytrain Station. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok offers 8 distinctive restaurants which serve a choice of cuisine such as an International Barbecue Buffet at The Riverside Terrace, delicious seafood at Lord Jim’s, classic Thai feasts at Sala Rim Naam, The China House for Modern Interpretation of Chinese Cuisine and world acclaimed fine French cuisine at Le Normandie Restaurant. OWNERSHIP Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is owned by OHTL Public Company Limited, which is listed on the Securities Exchange of Thailand SENIOR MANAGEMENT General Manager : Mr. Kurt Wachtveitl Resident Manager : Mr. Paul Jackson Director of Sales & Marketing : Mr. Robert O’ Kennedy
Modigs Forvaltnings (Asia) Ltd. 1000/58 P.B. Tower 15th Floor Sukhumvit 71 Road, North Klongton Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (0) 2381 3129 Fax: +66 (0) 2381 2132
Nordea Bank Singapore Branch 3 Anson Road #22-01 Springleaf Tower Singapore 079909 Tel: +65 6317 6523 Fax: +65 6327 5418
Mr. Rolf Johanes Modig Director
Anders Ng Associate Director
Mr. Ton J.A. Gerdsen Consultant
Johan Carendi Relationship Manager
Keywords: Leasing of office spaces in P.B. Tower
Keywords: Nordea is the largest financial services group in the Nordic Region with approximately EUR 311 billion in total assets.
Munters (Thailand) Co., Ltd. 121/107 RS Tower Bldg, 40th Fl., Zone B Ratchadapisek Road, Dindaeng Bangkok 10400 Tel: +66 (0) 2642 2670 Fax: +66 (0) 2642 2674
Nordea is a leading asset manager in the Nordic financial management. Nordea has a world leading internet-banking and e-commerce operation with 4.1 million customers.
Nordic Insurance & Benefits AB PO Box 5149 S- 402 23 G‘teborg Sweden Tel: +46 31 831330 Fax: +46 31 831565 Email: info@nordicinsurance.se Web: www.nordicinsurance.se Mr. Hakan Lenjesson Managing Director Keywords: Munters is the world leader in humidity control, with products and services for water and fire damage restoration and dehumidification, humidification and air-cooling.
Mr. Per Fredriksson Partner / Financial Adviser
Mr. Kenneth Granholm Partner / Financial Adviser Keywords: IFA Idenpendet Financial Adviser Insurance & Found Brokers Expatriate Insurance Service Medical Helth Insurance
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Nordic Power Asia Ltd. 25th Fl., Times Square Building 246 Sukhumvit Road Betw. Soi 14-14, Klongtoey Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (0) 2253 9394-7 Fax: +66 (0) 2253 9398
Oakwood Residence Sukhumvit 24 Bangkok 15 Sukhumvit Soi 24, Sukhumvit Road Klongton, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110 Tel : +66 (0) 2612 5777 Fax : +66 (0) 2612 5655 E-mail : sales.sukhumvit24@oakwoodasia.com Website : www.oakwood.com
Mr. Jan Cederwall President
Mr. Bjorn Richardson General Manager
Keywords: Nordic Power (Asia) Ltd.provides services to developers, owners and operators in the electronic power industry. Our services cover every phase of power project development, from market analysis to plant operations. Our focus is on renewable energy, especially environmentally friendly hydropower, in emerging markets.
Nordic Travel Co., Ltd 130/2 Sukhumvit Road, Soi 20 Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (0) 2663 4490 Fax: +66 (0) 2258 9940 Email: info@nordictravelbkk.com Web: www.nordictravelbkk.com
Ms. Christina Carlsson Zarlimee Managing Director Keywords: Destination Management Company/ Incoming Tour Operator. conferences, meetings and incentive arrangements. Hotel reservations all over Asia, Holiday packages in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos
Contemporary Wine Bar with a large selection of wines, international kitchen and nice atmosphere. Business Functions, Private Room, Meeting Room, Catering, Dinner Parties, Gift Baskets
Oriflame Management Asia Ltd. No 1. Oriflame Building, Pattanakarn Rd., Suanluang Suanluang, Bangkok 10250, Thailand Tel : +66 (0) 2715 1111 Fax : +66 (0) 2715 1199 E-mail : jidapa.raoruja@oriflame.co.th Website : www.oriflame.com; www.oriflame.co.th
Mr. Thomas Ekberg Regional Director, Asia Ms. Kornchanok Patthamadilok Director of Sales Modern and fully equipped apartments ranging from studio to two bedroom apartments. Broadband internet connection through wi-fi and LAN. All apartments feature fully appointed and equipped kitchens, washer-dryer machine, 32 inch LCD TV with DVD player, stereo system and interational satellite TV channels. Additional facilities include a roof-top swimming pool, fitness centre, residents’ lounge, business centre and Wildwood Grill restaurant. Laundry and dry cleaning services are also available.
Mr. Pontus Muntzing Regional Financial Controller, Asia Keywords: Oriflame is one of the world’s leading direct selling cosmetics companies, supplying natural Swedish cosmetics to consumers in over 60 countries.
Opera Riserva Ltd. 53/3-4 Sukhumvit Soi 39 10110 Wattana, Bangkok Thailand Tel : +66 (0) 2258 5601 Fax : +66 (0) 2258 5599 E-mail : contact@operariserva.com Web : http://www.operariserva.com
Mr. Harald Kuhnke Owner
Mr. Bjorn Persson Marketing Manager
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Pacific 2000, International Recruitment Bangkok 8th Floor, M. Thai Tower All Seasons Place, 87 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Phathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Siracha 6th Fl., Bangkok Bank Building, Pacific Park, 98 Sukhumvit Road, Siracha, Chonburi 20110 Singapore 8, Temasek Boulevard #16-03, Suntec Tower Three, Singapore 038988 Tel : +66 (0) 2654 0300 Fax : +66 (0) 2654 -299 E-mail : info@pacific2000.com Web : www.pacific2000.com
Keywords: The first international hotel in the heart of Bangkok with direct acess to the famous MBK Center and National Stadium sky train terminal.The hotel is geared towards those with an active social life. Quality accommodation, award winning restaurants and dining venues, extensive leisure facilities, Business Center, Multi-lingual staff, Concierge, Limousine Service, Tour & Travel Agent Desk, Corporate Club Lounge, Babysitting and Laundry Service.
PrimehouseGroup 9/92 Chalong Parkview Village, Moo 9, Muang, Phuket, 83130, Thailand Tel : +66 (0)76 282 140 Fax : +66 (0)76 283 164 E-mail : thailand@primehousegroup.com Website : www.primehousegroup.com
Mr. Anders Lundquist President Mr. Mikael Leon Bluhm Executive Director
Q-Matic Technologies Asia Co., Ltd. 1350/272 Thai Rong Tower, Pattanakarn Road, Suanluang, Bangkok 10250, Thailand Tel : +66 (0) 2713 7922 Fax : +66 (0) 2713 7928 E-mail : kenneth@q-maticasia.co.th Web : www.q-maticasia.co.th
Mr. Kenneth Radencrantz CEO Keywords: We market and service Q-Matic Customer flow management system and remote surveillance systems. Major clients within banks, finance, telecom and hospitals.
Radi Medical Systems Co., Ltd 154/7 Moo 9, Ao Kung-Ao Por Road, T. Paklok, A. Thalang, Phuket 83110 Tel : +66 (0)76 317 300 Fax : +66 (0)76 317 399 Website : www.radi.se
Ms. Wiyada Attagowitwong Managing Director, Siracha Keywords: Search and Selection of personnel for international companies with regional operations.
Pathumwan Princess Hotel 444 MBK Center, Phayathai Road, Wangmai, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Tel : +66 (0) 2216 3700 Fax : +66 (0) 2216 3730 E-mail : ppb@dusit.com Webs : www.pprincess.com
Mr. Supanit Vimooktanon General Manager
Mr. Marcel Sawyere Resident Manager
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Ms. Warunee Wunjina Asst. General Manager Keywords: The PrimehouseGroup (a former Scandinavian Laguna Group Company) are specialists in marketing & selling properties in Thailand, specializing in premium residential and commercial real estate. Project consulting, all types of construction, engineering and architectural design. A property developer & real estate agent related to the “long stay tourism” and “second home market”. We also provide desirable locations and assistance for Marina projects. Stylish luxury Yachts for charter or sale.
Mr. Per Egnelov President
Mr. Teddy Fagerstrom Vice President Keywords: Production of medical devices. Headquarter in Sweden, Subsidiaries in 12 countries.
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Rank P.T. O’Connor’s Co., Ltd. (Wearnes Automotive) 1527 Sukhumvit 71 Road, Suanluang, Bangkok 10250 Tel : +66 (0) 2319 9800 Fax : +66 (0) 2318 9909 E-mail : praphan.y@wearnesmotors.com; intira.t@wearnesmotors.com Website : www.wearnesmotors.com
Mr. Seah Moon Hua Executive Director
Mr. Praphan Yentharua Automotive Director Keywords: Wearnes Motors belongs to the Wearnes Automotive Group headquartered in Singapor. The group is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wearnes International (1994) Limited (WIL), which is listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange and is a key player in the trading and dustribution of worddclass products and state-of the-art technological systems in the Asia-Pacific region. Wearnes Motors is going forward in the Thai market with investment in facilities and employees for exclusive Volvo customers in Thailand.
Red Lotus Properties Limited 475 Siripinyo Building, 16th Floor, Si Ayutthaya Road, Thanon Phyathai Sub-district, Rajthevi District, Bangkok, Thailand 10400 Tel : +66 (0) 2201 3355 Fax : +66 (0) 2201 3284 E-mail : contact@red-lotus-properties.com Website : www.red-lotus-properties.com
Roedl & Partner Ltd. 18th Floor, Empire Tower, Suite 1808-1809 195 South Sathorn Road, Yannawa, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120 Tel : +66 (0) 2670 0670 - 2 Fax : +66 (0) 2670 0673 E-mail : bangkok@roedlasia.com Website : www.roedl.com
Mr. Metha Angwatanapanich Managing Director
Mr. Martin Klose Director
Keywords: Red Lotus Properties, a subsidiary of publiclytraded Sansiri Public Company, was founded to specialize in developing distinct resort properties meeting the very unique needs of a fast growing number of foreign buyers in Thailand’s major resort markets. We are a multi-cultural team of professionals dedicated to developing high quality, investment-grade properties that suit the needs of informed buyers and investors. By bringing together the best in creative planning and international design, Red Lotus Properties’ substantial financial resources and extensive, reliable local expertise positions us to provide sound developments in Thailand’s most desirable resort locations.
Dr. Paul Strunk Of Counsel
Rembrandt Hotel & Towers Bangkok 19 Sukhumvit soi 18, Sukhumvit Road, Klongtoey, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110 Tel : +66 (0) 2261 7100 Fax : +66 (0) 2261 7017 E-mail : reservations@rembrandtbkk.com Web : www.rembrandtbkk.com
Keywords: Legal Advice, Tax Advice, Auditing, Accounting, Investment Consultant
Samitivej Public Company Limited 133 Sukhumvit 49 Klongtan Nua, Vadhana, Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (0) 2711 8000 Fax: +66 (0) 2391 1290 Email: info@samitivej.co.th Web: www.samitivejhospitals.com
Ms. Porntip Utsahaphan
Mr. Eric Hallin General Manager
Keywords: Healthcare
Mr. Simon Rindlisbacher Resident Manager Keywords: Well-established 4 star hotel with 407 rooms & suites in centre of Bangkok with good reputation for its 5 award-winning restaurants and also home of the SAS crew.
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Santa Fe Relocation Services 207 Soi Saeng Uthai, Sukhumvit 50 Road, Kwang Prakanong, Khet Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110, Thailand Tel : +66 (0) 2 742-9890-2, 742-9894, 742-9159-61,332 3601-4 ext. 116, Mobile: +66 371 6106 Fax : +66 (0) 2741 4089 E-mail : santafe@santafe.co.th, stephan@santafe.co.th Web : www.santaferelo.com
Scan Logistics (Thailand) Co., Ltd. 17E, 163 The Ocean Insurance Building, Surawong Road, Bangrak 10500, Bangkok, Thailand. Tel: +66 (0) 2238 2501 Fax: +66 (0) 2238 2503 Email: thailand@scanlogistics.com Web: www.scanlogistics.com
Scandinavian Village Co., Ltd. 28 Bangsean Sai 4 (Nua) Rd., T. Seansuk, A. Muang Chonburi Tel : +66 (0) 38 399 100 Fax : +66 (0) 38 399 199
Mr. Otto Kreuger Executive Director Mr. Jimmy Jensen Managing Director
Mr. Zoltan Kosa Managing Director Keywords: Products/Services * Home Finding * Temporary Accommodation * Orientation Programmes * School Search * Visa and Immigration Services * VIP Airport Pickup * Cross-Cultural Training * Language Training * Tenancy Management * Pet Importation * International Moving
Satin Textiles Co,. Ltd. 77/102, 25th Floor, Sinsathorn Tower, Krungthonburi Road, Klongtonsai, Klongsarn, Bangkok 10600 Tel : +66 (0) 2440 0955 Fax : +66 (0) 2440 0933-4 Website : www.pasaya.com
Keywords: Simple - Independent - Reliable Scan Global Logistics Group is a joining of two strong and experienced actors, MahĂŠ Freight A/S and ScanAm Transport A/S of Denmark, into a logistics powerhouse with a global network. Scan Global Logistics Group employs more than 800 people world wide and is operating own offices in 15 countries. More information can be found by visiting our website www.scanlogistics.com
Scandinavian Leasing PLC 20th Fl., Two Pacific Place 142 Sukhumvit Road Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110 Tel : +66 (0) 2653 2533-49 Ext. 113 Fax : +66 (0) 2653 2532
Mr. Pontus Almlof General Manager Keywords: Serviced Apartment for retire Scandinavians.
Scania Siam Co., Ltd. 999/19 Moo 9 Bangna Trad Km.19, T. Bangchalong, A. Bangplee, Samutprakarn 10540 Tel : +66 (0) 2769 9200 Fax : +66 (0) 2769 9204 E-mail : marketing@scania.co.th Web : www.scania.co.th
Mr. Vinit Samritpricha Managing Director Mr. Vichai Jirathiyut Managing Director
Mr. Schle Woodthanan Managing Director Ms. Waraporn Makcu Assistant Managing Director (Marketing) Keywords: The company mainly engages in short and long term financial services under hire purchase and lease financing.
Mr. Choosith Sanghan Product & Marketing Director
Mrs. Ratiya Chantian Marketing Director Keywords: A wholly Thai-owned textile manufacturing firm, specializes in production and export of fabrics for interior decoration and the fashion industry by 60% of the output to clients in Europe, Australia, Asia and the U.S.A. and the remaining 40% to the domestic market.
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Mr. Phuriwat Rak-Intr Finance Director Keywords: Sales of Scania Truck, Bus and Aftersales service back-up for our customers.
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Securitas Security Services Thailand 1/3 Bangna Thani Building Floor 1B, Soi Bangna Trad 34 Bangna Bangkok 10260 Tel : +66 (0) 2361 3700-4, 089 812 4118. Fax : +66 (0) 2361 3705 E-mail : david.viccars@securitasinc.com Webs : www.securitas.com
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) 50 Raffles Place # 36-01, Singapore Land Tower Singapore 048623 Singapore Tel : +65 622 35644 (General) +65 635 70829 (Private Bank) Fax : +65 622 53047 (General) +65 653 24538 (Private Bank) E-mail : singapore@sebprivatebanking.com.sg Web : www.sebgroup.com/privatebanking
Sri U-Thong Co., Ltd. 12th Fl., S.P.Building 388 Phaholyothin Road Phayathai, Bangkok 10400 Tel: +66 (0) 2273 0032 Fax: +66 (0) 2273 0517
Mr. Viravat Cholvanich Mr. David Viccars Managing Director
Mr. Bo Carlsson General Manager - SEB Merchant Banking Singapore
Mr. Jarouk Jansom Operations Manager
Keywords: Sri-U-Thong Co.,Ltd. is a long established engineering and construction company with references specialized in power and energy areas.
Thaivivat Insurance PCL 71 Thaivivat Insurance Bldg. Dindaeng Rd., Samsen Nai, Phayathai, Bangkok 10400 Tel : +66 (0) 2644 6400 , +66 (0) 2695 0800 Fax : +66 (0) 2248 4575 , +66 (0) 2248 4975 Web : www.thaivivat.co.th
Keywords: Provision of manpower security services
Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit 250 Sukhumvit Road Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (0) 2649 8888 Fax: +66 (0) 2649 8000 Email: grande.sukhumvit@luxurycollection.com Web: www.starwoodhotels.com/bangkok
Mr. Richard Chapman General Manager
Mr. Jens Mansson General Manager - SEB Private Banking Singapore Keywords: Providing a full range of commercial banking activities with emphasis on trade finance, structured finance and treasury services aimed at the needs of Nordic companies and their conuterparts in the Asian region,as well as international offshore private banking services for Nordic individuals.
SKF (Thailand) Ltd. 72/70 Rama III Road, Chongnonsee Yannawa, Bangkok 10120 Tel: +66 (0) 2294 0051 Fax: +66 (0) 2294 6221 Web: www.skf.co.th
Keyword: A luxury hotel, located in the heart of the city, provides 10MB High Speed Internet Acess, meeting facilities, Internatinal restaurants, the Spa and Fitness Center.
Mr. Pelle Eriksen Managing Director Keywords: All Skf bearings and relate bearing products, maintenance equipment and lubricants, for industrial and automotive applications. Service and maintenance center in Bangkok and Rayong
Mr. Lucien Heijstee CEO Advisor - International Health Insurance
Mr. Suraphong Theravithayangkura Executive Vice President - Sales Keywords: THAIVIVAT INSURANCE PCL, established in 1951, is an independent, single entity, with non-life insurance as its core business. Head-office is located in Bangkok and 16 regional offices service customers throughout the Kingdom. The company’s customer base (250,000 policyholders) consists of both individuals and corporate clients. The company offers a complete range of insurance products and services, including Fire, Motor, Marine cargo, Personal Accident, Travel, Health, Burglary and Liability insurances
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The Cabinet Interior Design Co.,Ltd. 900/88 M.6 Country Villa Sri Nakarin Rd., Nongbon Pravet, Bangkok 10260 Tel : +66 (0) 2322 2202 Fax : +66 (0) 2720 2928 E-mail : info@thecabinet.co.th Website : www.thecabinet.co.th
Tri-Asia Co., Ltd. 22/1 Boat Lagoon, Moo 2, Thepkasattri Road, T. Koh Kaew A. Muang Phuket 83000 Tel : +66 (0) 76 239 820 Fax : +66 (0) 76 239 828
Mr. Lars Ydmark Managing Director Mr. Janeric K Hogane Managing Director Keywords: Commercial and residential interior design. Turnkey solutions for offices, retail spaces, exhibitions, restaurants and hotels. Apartment and condominium design. Turnkey for kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms and restoration work. Available in Bangkok and its surrounding areas.
Keywords: A Hotels & Resorts Management Group
Vision House Limited 19/23 Sukhumvit Soi 19 Road Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (0) 2712 1298 Fax: +66 (0) 2256 0102 Email: info@VisionHouse.co.th Web: www.VisionHouse.co.th
The Golf House (Thailand)Ltd. 207/2 Moo 3 T. Mae Heah, A. Muang Chiang Mai 50100 Tel : +66 (0)81 883 1205, +66 (0)89 201 3911 Fax : +66 (0)53 838 764, +66 (0) 2917 7278 E-mail : info@golfhousethailand.com Web : www.golfhousethailand.com
Vital Residence The Falls Hua Hin 175 Sathoran Road South Sathoran City Tower Bangkok 10120 Tel : +66 (0)871675309 Fax : +66 (0)909068 E-mail : adrianne@thefalls-huahin.com Web : www.thefalls-huahin.com
Adrianne Cairns International Sales
Jerry Mosselman Sales Keywords: Vital Residence is a real estate developer in Hua Hin Thailand
Mr. Hakan Alm Managing Director
Volvo Car (Thailand) Ltd. 1527 Sukhumvit 71 Rd. Suanluang, Bangkok 10250 Tel: +66 (0) 2319 9820-3 Fax: +66 (0) 2319 9820 Web: www.volvocars.com
Mr. Ulf Thepper Managing Director Mr. Jerker (Eric) Helander Chief Technical Officer
Ms. Daranee Raktabutr Account Manager Keywords: We construct houses or assist in finding secondhand home in Chiang Mai Region for long-stayers and seniors particularly interested in golf. We also provide property survey services and give assistance with all kind of business matters connected to the governmental sector.
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Keywords: Network and comunication Solutions. We design, implement and maintain your networks, training and competence development, IT, Organization and management Training, Web Site production and maintenance.
Mr. Paul Stokes President Keywords: Volvo Car (Thailand) Ltd is a national sales company responsible for the sales and marketing of Volvo Cars in Thailan. VCT is owned by Volvo Car Corporation in Sweden.
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Yenit Company Limited Unit 311, IT Complex Moo 4, Tambon Maret Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand Tel: +66 (0)84 7063625 Email: info@yenit.com Web: www.yenit.com
Mr. Jens Weegar Managing Director
Mr. Anders Mauritzon Web Editor Keywords: We are a Koh Samui based web development, PR and design company. We focus on developing professional web sites and to make target market advertising campaigns for small and middle size businesses in Thailand. We also develop our own travelling related web sites, including; http://www. kohsamui.org, that is the most visited web site about the region.
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TSCC MEMBERS: INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
Individual Members Mr. Bengt Juhlin JL & Associates Natural Place Suites, Suite 65 38 Soi Ngam Duplee, Rama IV Road, Bangkok 10120 Tel: +66 (0) 1827 0441 Fax: +66 (0) 2679 9630 E-mail: jlandassociates@gmail.com
Mr. Bjorn Karlsson 162/1 Sukhumvit Soi 20, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (0) 2204 1456 E-mail: bjorn.karlsson@wilhelmsen.com
Mr. Charn Sophonpanich 27th Floor, 333 Silom Road, Bangkok 10500 Tel: +66 (0) 2230 1881 Fax: +66 (0) 2236 8988 E-mail: charn@compuierce.com
Mr. Christer Nilsson Media Partner Co., Ltd. 4/41-2 Moo 3 Thanyakarn Village Soi Maiyalap, Ramintra Soi 14 (km.4) Bangkok 10230 Tel: +66 (0) 2943 7225 PCT # 1 Fax: +66 (0) 2943 7169 Email: christer@samart.co.th
: Mr. Conny Klarqvist Nordic Plastic (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate 64/69 Moo 4. Esie 9. T.Pluakdeang Rayong 21140 Thailand Tel: +66 (0) 38 955 680-1 Fax: +66 (0) 38 955 682 Email: conny@nordicplastic.com Web: www.nordicplastic.com
Mr. Emanuel Nilsson 2345/119 A-space Condo Sukhumvit 77 Suanluang, Bangkok 10250 THAILAND Tel : +66 (0) 89 449 0295 E-mail : emanuel.nilsson@gmail.com
Mr. Erik Maspers Box 1014 SE-651 15 Karlstad SWEDEN Tel : +46 703 171083
Mr. Goran Ehren 52/153 Tower Park (33B) Sukhumvit Soi 3, Klongtoey, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Tel : +66 (0) 2655 1339 Fax : +66 (0) 2655 1339 E-mail : goranehren at yahoo dot com
Mr. Hakan Kolmodin P.O. Box 1, Tha Toom Mills Office Srimahapot, Prachinburi 25140 Tel: +66 (0) 37 208 800-40 Fax: +66 (0) 37 208 851 Email: kolmodin_h@advanceagro.com
Mr. Joakim Persson Net Professor (Thailand) Co. Ltd. 19/23 Soi Sukhumvit 19, Klongtoey-Nua Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (0)89 761 6701 Fax: +66 (0) 2256 0102 Email: joakimpersson@professorthailand.com Web: www.professorthailand.com
Mr. Jonny Axelsson DRaj Residences 5A 16 Sukhumvit Road soi 20, Bangkok 10110
Mr. Christopher Stafford The Lofts Yennakart - Apt 305 366 Chong Nonsri Yannawa, Soi Amorn, Bangkok 10120 Tel: +66 (0)81 763 4199 E-mail : staffordedison@gmail.com
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Mr. Ferenc Albert Ferenc Albert Ph D, Senior Psych, President Kungsholms Hamnplan 7 SE 112 20 Stockholm SWEDEN Tel : +46 (0)8 449 41 95, +46 (0)70 587 36 59 Fax : +46 (0)8 449 41 96 E-mail : ferenc@albertconsulting.se Website : www.albertconsulting.se
Mr. Kaarlo Laakso 20th floor, One Pacific Place 140 sukhumvit Road, Bangkok 10110 Tel : +66 (0) 2263 7228 Fax : +66 (0) 2263 7260 E-mail : kaarlo.laakso@foreign.ministry.se
TSCC MEMBERS: INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
Mr. Stefan Christensen Storgatan 57 263 31 Höganäs SWEDEN Tel: +46-708-340560, +66-83-7830140 Email: conventia@hotmail.com Web: www.conventia.se
Mr. Mats Holjo Daizawa 2-4-19-B, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 155-0032, Japan Tel : +81 3 5778 0781 Fax : +81 3 5431 3573 E-mail : mats.holijo@powerlite.jp Website : www.powerlite600.com
Mr. Par Hollertz Windsor Tower 26A, 9 Sukhuvmait Road, Soi 20 Bangkok 10110 Tel : +66 (0) 2261 2836 Fax : +66 (0) 2261 0910 E-mail : hollertz@ksz.th.com
Mr. Patrik Kellmann 607/170 Lumpini Ville Onnut Rd Suan Luang Bangkok 10250 Tel : +66 (0) 2331 7983 E-mail : p_kellmann@hotmail.com
Mr. Nils Wright 90/88 Mantana, Ramindra 109 Bangchan, Klongsamwa BKK 10510 Tel: +66 (0)81 931 7350 E-mail: nils@asia1sourcing.com Web: www.asia1sourcing.com
Mr. Per-Johan Svahn MD Physician Gyesjogatan 37 575 96 EKSJO Sweden Tel : +66 86 70 45 008 E-mail : per-johan@svahn.biz
Mr. Stefan Jonasson 878/142 Moo Baan Narasiri Soi 54 Phatanakarn Bangkok 10250 Tel : +66 (0) 9 923 4784 Mobile : +66 (0) 9 934 4784 Fax : +66 (0) 2 936 1480 E-mail : Stefan.jonasson@th.flextronics.com
Mr. Sven Mauleon OpenmindProjects Thailand Co Ltd 856/9 Moo 15, Tanon Prajark, Amphur .Muang, NongKhai Thailand 43000 Tel : + 66 (0) 42 41 35 78 Fax : + 66 (0) 42 41 35 78 E-mail : info@openmindprojects.org Website : www.openmindprojects.org
Mr. Sven Philip Sorensen Special Advisor Odinshojvej 76 Box 72 DK.3140 Alsgarde Denmark Tel: +45 4142 0000 Fax: +45 4970 9134 Mr. Olof Tranvik The Regent Royal Place One, Apt 2/273 Soi Mahadlek Luang 1 Ratchadamri Road Lumpini, Bangkok 10330 Mobile: +66 (0)81 8464 033 Email: olof@inet.co.th
Mr. P.O. Dofenfalck 126/2, 2nd floor, Park Avenue Soi 12 Ekamai Road, Sukhumvit Soi 63 Bangkok 10110 Tel : +66 (0) 2382 3191-4 Fax : +66 (0) 2382 3190 E-mail : etonasia@loxinfo.co.th
Mr. Peter Bjork Liberty Place Apt 517 42 Sukhumvit Road Soi 22 Bangkok 10110 Mobile: +66 (0)89 7740 118 Email: peter@ccm.co.th
Mr. Robert Rystrom Bangkok Condos & Apartments SBD Trading Co.,Ltd 19/102 Sukhumvit soi 13 Bangkok 10110 Thailand Tel : +66 (0) 2253 2663 Fax : +66 (0) 2253 2663 E-mail : admin@bkkcondos.com Web : www.bkkcondos.com
Mr. Victor Hornfeldt Erik Dahlbergsallen 3 115 20 Stockholm Sweden Tel : +66 86 907 1615. E-mail : victorhornfeldt@gmail.com
Mrs. Manthana Jarlhem 199/158 Moo 1, Ampur Muang, Nong mai daeng, Chonburi 20000 Tel : +66 (0)81 372 1578 E-mail: manthana@jarlhem.se Web: www.brainheart.co.th
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TSCC MEMBERS: INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
Ms. Inger Ostergren Save the Chilldren Sweden Trinity Complex unit 18DN 425/15 Silom soi 5 Bangkok 10500 Tel : +66 (0) 2636 6808 E-mail : inger_ostergren@yahoo.se Website : www.seap.savethechildren.se
Ms. Suwanit Thepper www.swedhome-ght.com Chiang Mai Tel: +66 (0)81 783 8667 Fax : +66 (0)53 838 764 Email: thepper@loxinfo.co.th Web: www.swedhome-ght.com
Ms. Tina Jhangiani 75/61D Ocean Tower II, 27/F Sukhumvit Soi 19, Klongtoey Nua Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Thailand Tel : +66 (0)81 823 7460 Fax : +66 (0) 2661 7764 E-mail : pashmina@bangkok-living.com Website : www.sivanahills.com
Ms. Mayura Mimi Phatanachinda Translator Swedish-Thai Consulting & Translation AB C/O MBA Lawyer and Detective Ltd. 202/209 Moo 9, Pattaya Klang Rd. Chon Buri 20150 THAILAND Fatburs Kvarngata 8A 118 64 Stockholm SWEDEN Telephone : Mobile in Sweden 070 765 2665 / Mobile in Thailand: +66 (0)81-929 6169 Fax : 08 668 8973 E-mail : info@tsoversatt.se Website : www.tsoversatt.se
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Prof. Dr. Toni Iverg책rd 24/1 Navathanee (Main Street), Serithai Road, Kunnayao, Bangkok 10230, Thailand Tel: +66(0)23761246 Fax: +66(0)23761246 E-mail: Toni@Ivergard.com
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