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25 Years TSCC History in photos SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY ISSUE
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CONTENTS FOREWORD 6
Foreword by the President Message by Mr. Jan Eriksson
ARTICLES 12 25 Years in Photos 40 Vickery & Worachai, a Founding Member of the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce 44 Kitchens since 1996 45 Moving Forward with a Renowned Brand 48 Thailand Among the Top 10 Markets for Saab Asia Pacific 50 Always on the Lookout 52 Tetra Pak 54 Jan Eriksson’s Corporate Career to Entrepreneur 56 Scania Thailand Thrives on Excellent Reputation 58 Result-oriented Evaluations from Rapid Asia TSCC Directory 62 Chamber Location Map / Embassies and Consulates 63 Board of Governors 64 Honorary Member / Premium Members 72 Corporate Members 82 Individual Members 85 Student Members 86 Alphabetic Index on All Members
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Welcome to the
Thai-Sweden Review Message by Jan Eriksson President Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce
Dear Members, 25 years ago we saw the start of the Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce. This issue of the Thai Sweden Review contains the history and important events during the proud history of the TSCC. The inaugural TSCC dinner was held at Hotel Siam Intercontinental with the gracious presence of H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf and H.M. Queen Silvia. Over the years the TSCC has had the pleasure of several Swedish Royal visits and several of the founding members are still members of TSCC, forming the backbone of support for the TSCC. Khun Worachai was a founding member and he still remains a governor of the TSCC, being the longest serving board member. Over the years we have seen many changes in Thailand and this year might be remembered in the history for other reasons than the TSCC 25th Anniversary! We have once more experienced a military take over after seven month of political stalemate. We hope that the generals will do their utmost to solve the country’s internal problems and that we subsequently will have a democratically elected government with checks and balances incorporated into the country’s legislation to ensure all sides are heard, listened to and respected. However, in the mean time business is going on and we plan for a successful exhibition, showcasing Swedish Innovation on October 24-26 to mark the 25th Anniversary! We have also seen new member categories being added through the years and today TSCC membership is covering sectors of IT and Telecom, Automotive, Defense & Security, Transport, Energy, Packaging, Hotel and Tourism, Banking and Finance, Education and Professional Services. An ever growing number of Individual members also benefit from the Chambers activities. TSCC held a very successful Midsummer Party on June 14 with Swedish traditions and food. We are now coming into the Swedish summer holidays and I would like to wish all members a nice break with Swedish summer weather for those returning to Sweden and a peaceful and most likely hotter summer for the ones remaining in Thailand. Jan Eriksson
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n the following pages you will see photos from our very first days up to where we are now. They reflect what we have done and experienced as individuals, members and a chamber over the twenty-five years since the inauguration in presence by HM King Carl XVI Gustaf and HM Queen Silvia. The event itself was held at the Siam InterContinental hotel, a Bangkok Landmark that was swept away 2002 by new developments when the hotel´s 30-year land lease expired. Where it once stood rose the luxury shopping mall Siam Paragon. That is but one example of the massive changes that have taken place in the capital´s landscape and business life over our quarter of a century existence. The Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce has changed as well. We are bigger and members and member companies now represent a much wider variety of business than in the early years. Trade between our Kingdoms has prospered. Exports of goods grew nearly six times between 1998 and 2013 while imports of goods have tripled over the same period, according to Statistics Sweden (it has no earlier records by country than 1998). Over all the years we have been in close contact with government officials, state and trade organisations, sometimes by arranging our own events with senior Thai keynote speakers, sometimes co arranged meetings with other foreign chambers.
1989
Strong ties strengthened. During the full working week in conjunction with the chamber inauguration 1989, King Carl XVI Gustaf and HM Queen Silvia paid a visit to Chitrlada Palace with HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej as host. Except this and the inauguration, HM King Carl XVI Gustaf opened an energy conference, visited the Asian Institute of Technology, met with Thai students who had received Swedish scholarships and had lunch with Thai PM General Chatchai Choonhavan. A one day visit to Phuket for the royals was also part of the busy schedule.
Thanks to growing tourism from Sweden to Thailand and more Swedes working here, a market for a home away from home has appeared, especially around the major tourist areas in Thailand. TSCC has led the way to spread knowledge and understanding among foreigners how the Thai property market is regulated and how to acquire property. So far we have produced three property guidebooks. Thanks to them and associated activities,TSCC has become an important property advocacy organisation in Thailand.
1989
HM King Carl XVI Gustaf and HM Queen Silvia arrive for the inauguration dinner to launch the Thai-Swedish Business Association. H.E. Ambassador and Ms. Olof TernstrĂśm wait in the middle while the hotel manager welcomes the Royals.
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1989
Their Swedish majesties with VIP guests at the inauguration dinner at Siam InterContinental hotel.
1990 Late 1990 our business association got green light to transform to be the
Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce, TSCC, and 1991 we held our first AGM as a full chamber of commerce.
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1991
Birgitta LĂźdtke was our first Executive Director.
1991
Pioneers. The first fact finding mission by TSCC ever went to Vietnam, at that time cautiously approaching market economy reforms.
1992
The Governors of TSCC together with Ambassador Olof TernstrĂśm at his farewell luncheon at the Heritage Club.
1992
TSCC had a high turnout at the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce Gala dinner with PM Anand Panyarachun. To his left Anders Lundquist.
1993
After two tumultuous years in Thailand it is business as usual under elected PM Chuan Leekpai, and TSCC had its third AGM as a chamber of commerce.
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1994
Anders Lundquist and H.E. the Ambassador of Sweden, Eva Heckscher, are amused during a TSCC function.
1994
Monica Holmgren took over as TSCC executive director after Birgitta L端dtke.
1994
Electrolux Thailand celebrated its grand opening of the new headquarters in presence of, from left to right Electrolux CEO Leif Johansson, Privy Councillor AVM Kamthon Sindhvananda, Electrolux Regional Managing Director Ulf Persson.
1994
The tradition to have installation balls to celebrate the new board is no longer alive. This ball was held in October.
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1995
Not only did TSCC elect a new board this year, for the first time was one democratically elected government in Thailand replaced by another democratically elected cabinet. Banharn Silpa Archa became PM.
1995
Claes ร strรถm, managing director Poliville Thailand, added flagpoles, a new business venture, to his core garment export line. To his left stands Peter Schonborg, export manager Tidaflagg AB.
1995
Bengt Engvall, managing director Olic Thailand Ltd, and an assistant
1995
Rolf Granstrรถm was reelected President of TSCC at the AGM held in September.
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1996
Scandinavian Airlines set up a computer training facility at its Bangkok office. From left Ms. Aura-uan Rangubpai and Mr. Finn Thaulow.
1996
Late this year HM King Carl XVI Gustaf inaugurated CoCo, a cogeneration plant in Mapthaput. Vattenfall was an investor in CoCo through its fully owned company NPI in Bangkok.
1996
Swedish fashion designer Göran Alfredson opened his boutique Thalia in Bangkok and became a TSCC member. His dresses are worn by members of Sweden´s Royal family.
1996
Worachai Bhicharnchitr is elected President at this year´s AGM, which was still held in the fall.
1996
H.E Miss Eva Heckscher, Sweden´s Ambassador in Thailand, and HM King Carl XVI Gustaf are given a guided tour of the power plant.
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AGM in the fall. During the spring TSCC moved funds from a Thai finance company to a fixed rate account with a big Thai commercial bank. A wise move since nearly 60 finance companies were liquidated after the financial crisis erupted 2 July 1997.
1997
HRH Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn made an official visit to Sweden in September. After an audience with the Swedish royals, he visited Ericsson´s HQ as well as the Vasa museum.
1997
Sweden´s Minister for Tax, Thomas Östros, took part in ASEM Ministers Meeting in Bangkok. Investor Chairman, Percy Barnevik, became a member of the ASEM Vision Group.
1997
1997
TSCC President Worachai Bhicharnchitr thanks Swedish sports legend Sven Tumba after a fun filled presentation of ´my life´ by Sven Tumba who also played at a SAS sponsored golf tournament during the visit.
Leif Pagrotsky, Swedish Minister of Trade, spoke at a TSCC dinner function. Seen from left Monica Holmgren, Worachai Bhicharnchitr, Leif Pagrotsky and Anders Lundquist.
1997
Ambassador Inga Eriksson Fogh at our National Day celebrations. To her left stands Admiral Varong Songcharoen, once a cadet at the Royal Naval War Academy in Sweden. To the right Thanat Khoman, Foreign Minister between 1959 and 1971 and Chairman Emeritus of AIT. Thanat who celebrated his 100th birthday in February 2014 was an official member of the Thai delegation when HM King Bhumibol and HM Queen Sirikit made their state visit to Sweden 1960.
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1998 Trophy
celebrations after a TSCC golf tournament. To the far right stands TSCC President Worachai Bhicharnchitr and next to him Supridi Sriphadung, the first President of the then Thai Swedish Business Association 1989. They are the only Thais so far having been Presidents in the chamber.
1998
A Joint Nordic Chambers of Commerce business dinner was held in October.
1998
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce produce the first Annual Membership Directory with Scand-Media Corp., Ltd. who is also publishing the member magazine STEP for the Chamber. In the photo Scand-Media’s Managing Director Gregers Moller presents the first copy to TSCC’s President Anders Lundquist.
1998
Gösta Karlsson, Project Manager Sweroad, is welcomed by Transport Minister Sonthaya Khunpleum following completion of The Thailand Road Safety Master Plan by Sweroad and the Ministry.
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1999 Swedish Ambassador
H.E. Inga Eriksson Fogh was granted a farewell audience with HRH Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn before leaving Thailand.
1999
Sweden´s new ambassador to Thailand, H.E. Jan Nordlander, took over after the summer break. Here welcoming Thailand´s Minister of Science, Technology and Environment Arthit Ourairat at a joint Thai-Swedish seminar on chemicals and the environment.
1999
ABB Thailand opened its own university during an after-office get-together for the Nordic Chambers late August.
1999 Finn Johnsson, President Mölnlycke Health Care AB, at the opening ceremony of a new production line at its Thai company Thai Klinipro.
1999
Another year, another visit by HM King Carl XVI Gustaf to Thailand. This time in his capacity as Honorary Chairman of the World Scout Foundation. Here seen with Thai Scout movement VIP´s.
1999
Suwat Liptapallop, Minister of Industry, received Tuve Johansson, President Volvo Car for talks about the operations in Thailand.
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2000
Dear friends of TSCC Executive Director Monica Holmgren with her during a farewell dinner May 19.
2000
John Svengren took over as TSCC Executive Director after Monica Holmgren.
2000
We are in Y2K and HM Queen Silvia and HM King Carl XVI Gustaf paid yet another visit to the Kingdom in September before continuing to the Olympics in Sydney. Here captured during a break at the Oriental Hotel.
2000
TSCC member Burapha Group opened a new wood factory and a new dairy processing line off Vientiane in November.
2000
Jan Ă…vall, Vattenfall, was elected new TSCC President after Anders Lundquist.
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SMC had a chamber event where members were able to have a close look at the new cars.
2000
Peter Fogde, Burapha Group, welcomes guests at the opening ceremony in Laos.
2000
Lux Royal´s sales team celebrates after a successful day in the field = new customers. Managing Director Lars Werner is looking into his crowd.
2000
Worachai Bhicharnchitr with a golf trophy during the aftermath of a TSCC golfing day. Executive Director Monica Holmgren looks on.
2000
Connector Asia´s Johan Winlöf aims for a strike at a bowling game with TSCC members.
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Vichai Jirathiyut, head of Scania Thailand assembly operation.
2001
This is the first ever built in Thailand Scania bus chassi. It rolled out of Scania´s new production line in November.
2001
Inside Scania´s new production line.
2001
Volvo Car celebrated 30 years in Thailand since its first company here was set up, Volvo Thailand Limited. Volvo Thailand´s President Karl Johan Sandesjö stands to the right.
2001
Bangkok Governor Samak Sundaravej was the guest speaker at a Nordic Chamber of Commerce dinner function in January.
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2002
The new TSCC Board gathered at the Montien for dinner.
2002
Sweden´s Minister of Justice, Thomas Bodström, made an official visit to Thailand early this year.
2002
Roland Svensson was elected the new President of TSCC after Anders Lundquist, who thereby completed his second term as President.
2002
Members of the Board line up for the TSCC 1970´s theme party at the Montien hotel.
2002
At least we believe that we have identified Bengt Norrgren of Alfa-Laval Thailand in an almost 1960´s hippie look.
2002 Close up of Bengt Norrgren.
2002
Bell bottom trousers and other 70´s fashion dresses featured on the dance floor when we dressed up to remember the V-jeans etc decade.
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HM King Carl XVI Gustaf with the TSCC Board before a chamber luncheon in honour of His Majesty.
2003
Scandinavian chamber members were given a pre-launch tour of Bangkok´s MRT.
2003
TSCC President Roland Svensson and HM King Carl XVI Gustaf waiting to be called in for the luncheon hosted by TSCC for His Majesty.
2003
SEB Nordic Banking Group visited us and gave chamber members a presentation on the theme Global Economic Outlook and Your Investments.
2003
HM King Carl XVI Gustaf cut the ribbon of TARC, Thailand Accident Research Center which is located at Asian Institute of Technology.
2003
Scandinavian Leasing became best team in the TSCC annual tournament held in May.
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2004
PM Thaksin Shinawatra visited Sweden where he was given an audience with HM King Carl XVI Gustaf.
2004
Swedish industry leader Marcus Wallenberg and PM Thaksin Shinawatra held talks during the Thai visit.
2004
2004
Sweden´s PM Göran Persson makes an official visit to Thailand early 2004. Among others he gave a speech at a luncheon jointly hosted by TSCC and the Swedish Embassy.
Sharing mobile phone numbers?
2004
Ms. Leni Björklund, Minister of Defence, visits Thailand in November.
2005
TSCC members and Swedish individuals worked around the clock with emergency assistance after the tsunami struck southern Thailand. HM King Carl XVI Gustaf and HM Queen Silvia flew to Thailand in February 2005 to thank Swedish volunteers and all Thais that helped people in need after the tsunami struck on 26 December 2004.
2005
HM King Carl XVI Gustaf lays a wreath in memory of the many Swedish citizens who died in Khao Lak 26 December. The Blue Village Pakarang hotel once stood here. It was completely wiped away by the giant waves.
2005 Slowly life
returned to normal after the tsunami. Here H.E. Jonas Hafström, Ambassador of Sweden, opens Atlas Copco´s new facility in Bangpakong east of Bangkok.
2005
A lighter moment during the Swedish royals thank you visit in February 2005. Lis Hamark and her priest husband Lennart Hamark from the Swedish church greeted the guests. Lis and Lennart did a fantastic job in Phuket after the tsunami, comforting Swedes in need and making sure that those who died were given a dignified journey to their final resting place in Sweden.
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2006
John Fotiadis from Tilleke & Gibbins spoke about Matrimonial Conflicts of Law at a chamber breakfast meeting.
2006
Dr Kovit from the corporate governance center at the Stock Exchange of Thailand spoke during a breakfast meeting about the importance of good corporate governance in Thailand.
2006
The AGM was held 7 March at the Siam City Hotel and a new board was elected.
2006
What will happen with Thailand´s property laws? Is a crackdown imminent? was the topic at a breakfast meeting.
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Henrik Byström, second from the left, Swedish Trade Council, spoke about Taiwan at a Nordic Chamber function.
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2007
Author/traveller Steve van Beek spoke at a chamber function about taking on the Mekong river.
2007
This year´s AGM was held late March at the Conrad Hotel. The new board lined up for a traditional photo session.
The presentations by SEB Private Banking in Singapore drew a big chamber crowd. This year´s theme was global economic outlook and your investments.
2007
Kaarlo Laakso and his Swedish embassy team won the Nordic Chambers Golf Trophy in January.
2007
A property investment seminar was held as Swedish interest in Thai condos and houses grew.
2007
Looking back. The week before new year 2007 was Christmas and the chamber celebrated as well.
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Congratulations to the Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Celebrating its 25th Anniversary
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2008
The Chamber Project “Best Practices Guidelines within the Thailand Property Market” was officially launched at a Press Conference held at the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit in Bangkok on 08 December 2008.
2008
Håkan Nylander became head of the Swedish Trade Council office in Bangkok.
2008
In June Bangkok Bank arranged an information event at their head office for chamber members about Internet & Expat Banking and other subjects of interest for a foreign customer in Thailand.
2009
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2008
TSCC member GlenAsia launched prestigious property projects on the Eastern Seaboard during spring this year. Seen from left to right HSH Prince Ticomporn Yugala, GlenAsia Director and Senior Advisor, Roland Svensson Country Manager, Prachoomporn Yuthasastrkosol, director, Per-Olov Rågfelt, Executive Director and Panjaporn Vathakanon, director, Tiree Management.
Berit Radencrantz SWEA Bangkok handed a grant from SWEA to a Thai student leaving for Sweden. The grant was a round trip ticket.
2009
Second from left, Roby Janssens, Atlas Copco, was elected new TSCC President at the AGM.
Ambassador Lennart Linnér photographed at half time of his four year stint in Bangkok.
2009
It was another jubilee, 20 years, for the chamber. The party was held at the bridge to Raimon Lands new river landmark condo.
2009
Outdoor 20 year anniversary party. No rain, happy guests.
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2010
Gong! The Thailand Festival 2010 is opened by H.E. Thanarat Thanaputti.
2010
AIT President Said Irandoust, left, TSCC board member, at the ceremony of adoption of the AIT Charter. Next to him Tej Bunnag and Kasit Piromya.
2010
Thailand´s Ambassador to Sweden, H.E. Thanarat Thanaputti, speaks at the opening ceremony of Thailand Festival 2010, which is held outdoors in Kungsträdgården, one of Stockholm´s most well known downtown parks.
2010
One of the Thai booths in Kungsträdgården during the Thailand Festival.
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At a ceremony at Saab’s factory in Linköping 18 August, Saab unveiled the Thai integrated air defence system for its Thai customer. The ceremony was held to celebrate the contract between Sweden and Thailand.
2011
ACM Itthaporn Subhawong, Commander RTAF, piloted an F-5 fighter from Don Muang to Wing 7 and the reception of RTAF´s first six Gripen aircraft in February 2011.
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2011
The first batch with six Gripen aircraft arrived to its base Wing 7 in Surat Thani in February.
The Saab 340 AEW radar aircraft is easy to recognise with its ´box´ on top of the fuselage. One Saab 340 AEW was delivered 2011 as part of the Gripen package to Thailand.
2011
When the free beer keg at a Huntsman networking is finished there is more from the tap!
2011
TSCC executive Director Peter Björk with Thai friends at one of our Huntsman networking evenings.
2011
TSCC published its second Thailand Property Guide. We are the only foreign chamber to produce such ambitious publications targeted to foreign property buyers in Thailand. Peter Björk and Vipaluck Chomchuenjit at the TSCC office show the guide.
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2012
TSCC made a four day long fact finding business trip to Myanmar in October. The visits and briefings gave us valuable insight about the business climate in Myanmar.
2012
TSCC visits the herbal medicine industry FAME in Yangon, Myanmar.
2012
TSCC arranged a Business Intelligence seminar in Cooperation with TSCC and Vision House at Oakwood on October 25. The target group was Managers on all levels.
2012
ABB, Scania and Volvo supported the Thailand Sweden Forum on Reconstruction and Future Development.
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2013
The Swedish and Thai ministers for Foreign Affairs greet each other after a signing ceremony during PM Yingluck´s visit to Sweden.
2013
Commemorative plate from 1976 inside the Volvo plant. At that time passenger cars were assembled.
2013 PM Yingluck Shinawatra made an official visit to Sweden in March. Here with Swedish PM Fredrik Reinfeldt.
2013
Volvo Group Trucks Operation Thailand celebrated its factory inauguration on 27 September.
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A view inside the new Volvo Trucks factory opened in September.
2014
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 25th anniversary in Thailand in conjunction with the National Day of Sweden. From left Peter Bjork, Executive Director, Jan Eriksson President, Sutti Manokitjarunman Vice President, and Vipaluck Chomchuenjit, Assistant to the Executive Director.
2014
Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce published the latest Property Guide book in cooperation with the EABC - European Asean Business Center. The book launch was held on 27 March 2014.
2014 A Health Networking
event was held at Samitivej Hospital
2014
The TSCC held the first networking in Hua Hin. The event was sponsored by Black Mountain, The Cabinet and Nishaville.
2014 From the TSCC Networking in Hua Hin held on 21 March 2014
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Vickery & Worachai, a founding member of the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce
Vickery Worachai,
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the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce Khun Worachai is one of a few selected Thai personalities that featured in this Scandinavian Airlines campaign.
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orachai Bhicharnchitr, Managing Director at Law firm Vickery & Worachai, is one of the founders of the Thai- Swedish Chamber of Commerce. He has been a TSCC board member for all the 25 years. And Vickery & Worachai Ltd has been a corporate member over all years. Vickery & Worachai Ltd. was established 1975. It is today a broad-based commercial and business practice acting primarily for multinational corporations conducting operations in Thailand. Many client relationships begin with a potential investor’s initial enquiries about the legal and tax aspects of doing business in Thailand and continue through development and conduct of a project or venture. 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. Vickery & Worachai Ltd. also handles merger, acquisition, reorganization, restructuring and civil litigation. It is a member of the International Lawyers’ Group, with member firms that practice independently in 39 countries. With this international profile, how come you became ´the Swedish lawyer´ in Bangkok? “I was approached by the Swedish Embassy. It needed legal advice to make up a lease agreement,
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TSCC - Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce after somebody recommended me,” Khun Worachai recalls. With that a Swedish relation was established. “Later I became involved in the discussions to set up a Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce. I still remember that the then Swedish Ambassador Olof Ternström recommended us to take a step by step approach and establish a Business Association first and apply to be a full Chamber of Commerce a year later. This we did and it worked out well. But my first Swedish client was Tetra Pak. That must have been during 1980. Tetra Pak wanted to establish themselves in Thailand in a majority owned company, following its corporate policy” says Khun Worachai who solved the assignment by using the so called grandfather company rule. In September 1996 he was elected President of TSCC. The first and so far only Thai in that position. That was a proud moment for Worachai who by then had a 18 year long career as a law practitioner, all of them in Vickery & Worachai, guided by his more senior law partner Harold Vickery as a mentor. While 1997 was marked by the Asian crisis which began in Bangkok 2 July 1997, this year had a very different and more positive meaning for TSSC. “Our work to raise funds together with the Royal Thai Army for the construction of a Thai Pavilion in Ragunda, Sweden took off in earnest 1997. It was a great achievement for the chamber, “ says Khun Worachai. The pavilion was erected to commemorate HM King Chulalongkorn´s visit to the then small upcountry community a hot summer day 19 July 1897. A stone laying ceremony took place there exactly 100 years later in the presence of the TSCC President, other board members, ambassadors, general Chettha Thanajaro representing the Royal Thai Army and Thai nationals living in Sweden and those travelling to Sweden for the auspicious moment.
HM King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden led a state visit to Thailand in February 2003. A luncheon hosted by TSCC was one of the highlights. When a Thai classical dance troupe went to see the insignificant Ragunda gravel road named ´Kung Chulalongkorns väg´ in 1992 they became touched by the experience. The word spread, both in Thailand and Sweden. In 1993 a Chulalongkorn memorial association was set up in Sweden, with the aim to raise enough funds to build a pavilion in Ragunda to honour the great Siamese King. Later the Royal Thai Army stepped in and led the fundraising in Thailand while the memorial association led the Swedish fundraising efforts. For Worachai the Asian crisis meant more work than usual with reconstruction and refinancing. Several Swedish companies in Thailand suffered.
“I can not mention their names as it is confidential. It did not matter whether you were in manufacturing or services. All felt the crisis effects.” In his President´s message in the TSCC Magazine STEP, August 1997, Worachai wrote “The flotation of the Baht, combined with the suspension of the operations of 58 finance companies by the Thai government, has shaken investors´ confidence in Thai financial institutions and has harmed private sector cash flow….The benefits of the current belt tightening will hopefully be seen in 1998. Provided that inflation does not increase rapidly, the Baht flotation, by encouraging exports, and other measures adopted by the Thai government, will hopefully
Then TSSC President Worachai with Thai and Swedish guests take a break during a visit to the Thai Pavilion in Ragunda.
The Siamese King did a private detour to Northern Sweden after the official visit in Stockholm and HM King Oscar II a few days earlier in July 1897. King Chulalongkorn wanted to study sawmills and forestry industry which brought him to Sundsvall and also inland to Ragunda. His journey to Sweden was part of a large European tour by boat, and inland transport in the countries he visited, that took most of 1897 to complete.
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Vickery & Worachai, a founding member of the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce King Chulalongkorn Road is a small but significant road between the Thai Pavilion and Indal River. On 19th July 1897 HM King Chulalongkorn traveled this tiny gravel road from the river to the community where the Thai Pavilion is now erected as a memorial of his visit.
benefit the economy, and TSSC´s members in the long run.”
TSCC representatives. The festivities lasted three days.
That statement goes well with his aim to always be an honest, straightforward and diligent law practitioner. His prediction was accurate. Tough economic and financial conditions did indeed prevail during 1997 and for most of the following year.
When Khun Worachai resigned as TSCC President he still kept his Board member status, always serving the board and members with legal updates and advice.
Nevertheless, TSCC and most member companies managed to stay up during the storm and the aftershocks that followed a couple of years afterwards. New Swedish companies set up office in Thailand during the period. And Swedish officials, who carried with them first-hand experience how to solve Sweden´s almost identical finance crisis 1992, worked with Thai state agencies helping them to sort out the mess and find ways forward. Again, the Thai Pavilion in Ragunda brought happiness and pride to the ThaiSwedish community when the building was officially inaugurated 19 July 1998, witnessed by a large Thai contingent, again featuring general Chettha Thanajaro and Khun Worachai and other
While still a full time lawyer, Khun Worachai also have other assignments. For English language readers it might be of interest that he is one of the five executive committee board members in Post Publishing PCL, which publish Bangkok Post and Post Today. He will remain a board member of the TSCC during this jubilee year but after that Khun Worachai has made his wish known to take a step back and become a ordinary member. A quarter of a century in the board is in itself a considerable contribution but his engagement in TSCC will not end. “I and Vickery & Worachai Ltd will however always be available for advice to the board, the chamber and its members,” he concludes.
Email: worachai@v-w.co.th, vwlaw@v-w.co.th Website www.v-w.co.th
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n 1906, Ericsson was contacted by the Thai government to supply the first telephone exchange. Two year later, the first Ericsson local battery telephone system was installed in Thailand with 100-subscriber capacity. Since then, Ericsson has been growing right along with Thailand in bringing world-class telecommunications technology to the Kingdom. Ericsson Telephone Corporation Far East AB was established in Thailand in 1965 as a branch office of LM Ericsson of Sweden. Ericsson Communications (Thailand) Ltd was also established in 1986 in order to extend the business into most areas of telecommunications. In the same year, Ericsson Thai Networks Co., Ltd. was founded to handle the outside plants cable networks including fibre optics and network products. All Ericsson operations in Thailand were merged to one identity unit and renamed as Ericsson (Thailand) Ltd in 1995. Over century, we have been committed to bringing the most advanced technology in the world to Thailand with an aim to upgrading the country’s ICT and Communications and improving the quality of life of the people. We have been playing leading role in the development of Thailand’s telecommunications industry, enabling the Networked Society with Innovation and Sustainability in Thailand.
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First digital telephone exchange for TOT First digital international telephone exchange for CAT First 1G in Thailand: Analog mobile telephone system, NMT470 First 2G in Thailand: Digital GSM mobile telephone system and terminal for AIS First Billing & Support System First Internet Telephone Network (VoIP) First 2.75G in Thailand: Chosen by AIS for EDGE live network in Bangkok metropolitan area First 3G in Thailand: Awarded WCDMA contract from Thai Mobile First to demonstrate HSPA 850 technology with dtac First to deploy HSPA 2100 technology in Thailand with TOT/ACT First TD-LTE/4G lived demonstration Thailand with NTC (currently renamed to NBTC) First to deploy HSPA 900 technology in Thailand with AIS First to demonstrate the lived 150 Mbps DL and 50 Mbps UL over LTE 1800 with dtac Launch LTE 2100 technology with Real Future/True and dtac
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he Cabinet Interior Design Co., Ltd. was established in Bangkok in the end of 1996 by Janeric and Apinya Hogane, and has been a member of the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce since 1999. The original idea was to provide furniture for the serviced-apartment and condominium market, a market which the owners knew well and where they already had a large network of both potential customers as well as suppliers. The first contracts included supplying and installing 300 kitchens for a condominium project in Ramkhamhaeng, furnishing 68 condos in Palm Pavillion in Hua Hin as well as furnishing a 75 unit condominium building in Laem Chabang. When the financial crisis hit hard in mid 1997 the contracts fell through except for the 300 kitchens in Ramkhamhaeng, which fortunately was enough to keep the company going throughout the crisis. The same year, in 1997, the company decided to, in addition to the Bangkok office, also open a small furniture showroom in Hua Hin, which they shared with a local designer, targeting Thais and westerners buying holiday homes there. The business was, in the beginning, very slow, but Janeric and Apinya really liked the area and believed that it had a lot of potential.
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A couple of years later on the property market in Hua Hin had skyrocketed. The company moved to bigger premises, opened its own in-house construction company and furniture production facility, and employed a strong sales force consisting of both Thais and Swedes. And the rest is, as they say, history… In 2014 The Cabinet is as strong as ever. With a representative office in Bangkok and a huge showroom in Hua Hin its 100+ staff force continues to deliver high quality kitchens and furniture, as well as doing construction and renovation work for both single customers and larger projects. The clients include Black Mountain
Golf Club, United Nations Phnom Penh, Logans, the Swedish Embassy in Bangkok, Amadeus, Anantara Resort and Spa, Dole Thailand, Mölnlycke Healthcare, to name a few. The company has also designed and built several independent restaurants, coffee shops, factories, spas, medical clinics and retail shops throughout the years. Janeric, the managing director and one of the owners of the company, believes that a key to the success is the company’s continuous work with establishing and maintaining a high level of trust, quality and service. “Trust, quality and service. That is the motto of the company and definitely a big part of the success”, he says. “It’s not only important in the relationship with our customers but also within the company, between the staff, as well as with our suppliers and subcontractors.” With approximately 10,000 new condos currently under construction on the 20 kilometer stretch between Cha Am and Hua Hin, and the re-sales of older condos in and around Hua Hin, the future for The Cabinet is looking bright. “The demand for our services is very high, both from project owners as well as individual property owners,” Janeric says. “I am very proud of what we have become. Not many companies are able to do what we do; we are truly a onestop-shop nowadays.”
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Moving forward with a RENOWNED brand “To build a sustainable brand is not a sprint but more of a marathon� Mr. Anders Lundquist, President
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acific 2000 was founded in the mid-nineties as an Executive Recruitment/Headhunting Company assisting primarily international companies/ organizations in the search and selection of high caliber personnel in Thailand and other South East Asian markets. Their role is however dual. At the same time as Pacific 2000 assists companies to select the right people they also help people find the right employer. In today’s market place competent people face a multitude of choices in their professional lives. Very often you find that smart people select organizations, not vice versa.
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Now in its 17th year Pacific 2000 is looked upon as one of the leading companies in its field across the region covering a broad range of functions: Accounting & Finance, Sales & Marketing, Manufacturing & Engineering, Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, IT, Senior Management (CEO,MD level), Legal as well as Administrative functions.
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Between their three offices they count approximately 100 international companies among their clients. The fact that we retain so many multinational companies we trust confirms our working standards and reputation in the market state the Company’s two Managing Directors, Ms Viyada Tannawee and Ms Lassamon Wisootthisin. “We have a firm rule in our Company that our Recruitment Executives must be experts in, or have to be very familiar with, the particular functions they are entrusted with to manage on behalf of our clients. If you interview a Financial Controller you must know accounting, finance, information systems, applicable regulatory requirements etc. This is the only way we can instill respect among our clients and candidates. Recruitments/headhunting are not about selling a service. These are to provide quality solutions. Refined headhunting based on intelligent information”.
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Ms Viyada & Ms Lassamon
Commenting on today’s employment market Pacific 2000 is today witnessing the most extreme “employees’ market” they have experienced in 17 years where demand for talent in many sectors far exceeds supply and this is anticipated to be further accentuated for some critical functions with the expected implementation of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) in 2015. Increasingly it is not sufficient for employees merely to be familiar with the local business environment, they must also be able to operate in a regional and global environment, across different cultures and with strong awareness of diversity in different countries and markets. This will require a talent pool with regional and global mindsets. It is therefore imperative that companies when employing people have this in mind and prepare them for the challenges ahead.
A recruitment/headhunting company faces different types of challenges and competition through a business cycle according to Ms Viyada and Ms Lassamon: “With the right composition of our teams we manage to prosper in both an upturn and downturn of the economy. In an upturn we may see many newcomers and some of them may succeed. But in more uncertain times clients will always rely on quality, solidity and “heritage” in performance - and a sustainable brand”. “To build a sustainable brand is not a sprint but more of a marathon. It takes years of dedication, passion, vision and unquestionable integrity. We are proud to count so many international companies as our business partners” says Anders Lundquist, the founder of the Company.
Bangkok 8th Fl., M. Thai Tower, All Seasons Place Wireless Road, Bangkok Tel: +66 2 654 0300 Email: info@pacific2000.com Eastern Seaboard 6th Fl., Bangkok Bank Building, Pacific Park, Siracha, Chonburi Tel: +66 3877 0888 Email: info_siracha@pacfic2000.com Singapore Wangz Business Centre, 7 Temasek Boulevard Singapore Tel: +65 6430 6781 Email: info_singapore@pacific2000.com
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Thailand among the top 10 markets for Saab Asia Pacific
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hailand has been among the top 10 markets for Saab over an extended period of time. The company has far reaching engagement with both defence and civilian sectors of Thailand which is one of our largest market in Asia Pacific. At the same time has Saab identified Asia Pacific as a focus Market Area where the company will significantly enhance its presence in order to participate in opportunities across the region. Those were two important factors that made Saab decide to establish its Asia Pacific office in Bangkok 2013. Add to that Thailand´s strategic geographic location, favorable business climate as well as the affordable, friendly and healthy living environment in the Kingdom and the choice was easy. Our Bangkok office operates as a hub for the region. In addition Saab has local offices in Malaysia, Korea, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Australia and China. We are present in over 20 countries in this market area. Economic growth in Saab J 29 ´Tunnan´ was introduced in the Swedish Air Force 1950. A classic fighter aircraft.
Asia Pacific is expected to be strong for the next five to ten years, increasing the potential for additional investments and business. Asia Pacific is going through a period of change. The need for effective defence and security solutions is great. By investing in the region, Saab products and services can make a difference.
Current relations with Thailand
Saab has teamed up with the Swedish Government and the local Thai company AVIA Satcom to bring world-leading products, services and solutions to Thailand. Our partnership with the Royal Thai Armed Forces include the Gripen Air Defence Package, Air Command & Control System, Radar Systems and RBS 70 for the Royal Thai Air Force; CarlGustaf and BT simulators for the Royal Thai Army and Combat Management System (9LV) and Sea Giraffe AMB for the Royal Thai Navy. Our partnership with AVIA has enabled the transfer of advanced Swedish aerospace technologies through the Gripen Air Defence Package. This is since September 2013 a fully integrated air defence system in the Royal Thai Air Force called GIADS, Gripen Integrated Air Defence System. With the 12 Gripen fighters already delivered and operational as well as two SAAB 340 AEW aircraft, radar stations, command and control systems and much more, the Royal Thai Air Force stands ready to defend and protect the Thai nation with the state of the art GIADS. The Gripen package did also contain training in Sweden for Royal Thai Air
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Force pilots and ground crew so they not only became skilled users of the Gripen system but also instructors for new batches of Gripen pilots and ground crew who receive their training in Thailand. Another part of the Gripen package were 92 Master level scholarships in Sweden, aimed at Thai students in the Royal Thai Armed Forces as well as in relevant civilian sectors. Through upgrade contracts the Royal Thai Navy signed with Saab 2013, the Royal Thai Armed Forces took another step forward in the plan to integrate its military assets into a net centric armed force. Following the agreement Saab modernise the combat and fire control systems as well as communications systems including data link onboard two Naresuan-class guided-missile frigates, the HTMS Naresuan and HTMS Taksin. Saab is also making a similar upgrade of the carrier HTMS Chakri Naruebet. With data link on the three ships, capabilities and resources can be used more efficiently. In practice it means that the Royal Thai Air Force and the Royal Thai Navy can share and see combat and command information in real time. This translates to better intelligence for fast and correct decisions in critical situations, be it surveillance or combat missions. This was followed 2012 by a contract for Combat System for a new Frigate to be built in Korea and with similar functionality.
Swedish aviation history
Saab was founded in 1937. Two years later the Wallenberg group joined through its railroad company, which had formed an aircraft division. There were
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smaller players around but Sweden had to secure a strong domestic provider of military aircraft. With Saab, Sweden got a solid foundation to do exactly that. The rest is Swedish aviation history. The first military jet fighters flew in the 1950´s. Tunnan, Lansen, Draken and Viggen are iconic predecessors to Gripen. Because of the cold war, the Swedish Air Force expanded to the extent it was ranked fourth strongest in the world in the early 1950´s. The first Saab fighter aircraft on export was Draken. Austria, Denmark and Finland acquired versions of Draken. This delta wing aircraft flew for the first time 1960 and was manufactured by Saab until 1974.
Not just aircraft
The missile systems made by Saab Bofors Dynamics are internationally recognised as leading in their respective fields, for example RBS 70 and RBS 15. RTAF acquired RBS 15S anti-ship
missiles as part of the Gripen Package. Simulators from Saab Training Systems have been delivered to the RTA since the 1970’s. Currently RTA has over 200 gun simulators for tanks and anti-tank gun exercises. One of the latest simulators, delivered to the RTA in 2005, is like a drive-in-theatre for tanks. You park the tank inside and battlefield scenarios are played up by instructors, for the tank crew to deal with. The advanced short range anti-aircraft missile system RBS 70 by Saab Bofors Dynamics has been delivered to RTAF since 1996, protecting the Kingdom’s military airfields from airborne threats. The Carl-Gustaf Multi Purpose Weapon System is in use by RTA and new weapons and ammunition are bought and delivered on a yearly basis.
The future
Saab is committed to long term engagement in Thailand to serve and
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deliver to the needs of the kingdom. The company enjoys good relations with all arms of the defence forces and works closely with the Swedish Government in upholding and developing its relations with the Government of Thailand. Saab invests substantial amounts in research and development in order to stay competitive. Our R&D budget measured as percentage of total sales has grown steadily. From 20 percent of sales 2010 to 28 percent in 2013. Saab´s strong investments in R&D and our focus on innovation and creativity has made us an attractive workplace for aspiring engineers from leading universities as well as technology professionals looking for a career change. Our 30/70 program which aims to raise the number of female managers in Saab to 30 percent of all management positions by 2015 is an example of Saab´s gender equality policy. Saab is also in close cooperation with female student networks at leading universities in order to attract more women to technical educations. Some state of the art systems already in use by customers are the UAV helicopter Skeldar and the airport management system Remote Tower. Saab is a partner in the European project Neuron, developing a UCAV, unmanned combat air vehicle. Much more is under development in order to meet changing market demands for sophisticated yet affordable systems for defence and security.
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Always on the lookout
Always on the Creative, competitive and competent. These three words seem to be the mantra, which has driven Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken from being relatively unknown in the private banking buisness in Southeast Asia to being a well-known and preferred bank for wealthy Scandinavians in the Region.
First Mover
It all began over three decades ago, when SEB in 1979 established a subsidiary in Singapore. Whoever came up with the idea to set up a subsidiary in Singapore at the SEB headquarters in Stockholm saw an opportunity and took a chance, which ever since has had a great pay off. When Singapore became independent in 1965 very few would have foreseen that it would go through the transformation from a third world country to a first world country so quickly. But the constant switch of emphasis in the country to make it better caught the eye of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken. Being a first mover on the Southeast Asian market has been hugely beneficial for SEB because when the era of the Asian tigers began, SEB had accumulated enough wisdom to know when and where to move in a booming
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Mr. Fredrik Lager, General Manager, SEB Private Banking Singapore
market. And so they did in 2005 when Ole Hamre, a bright, well-read and adventurous Norwegian who majored in International Management and Finance was asked to lead the full private banking branch SEB was establishing.
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lookout “I was privileged enough of being asked if I would be interested, something which for sure sounded interesting!,” said Mr. Hamre, back in 2004 when asked about how he came to be where he was. His attitude and will to succeed paved the ground for what SEB Private Banking in Singapore is today. Though SEB had gathered wisdom about the area for years and gained the reputation as a reliable and trustworthy bank, they did not just lean back and expect business to run itself. With always open ears and mind SEB continued to grow and develop - and so did Singapore. Today Singapore is a well-established financial hub in Asia and its stable political environment has founded a strong economy, which has a very favourable regulatory and business climate, where SEB is able to hold assets locally.
The three C’s
In search for competence, creativity and competitiveness SEB has been more than willing to renew itself and its portfolio of services and products. After eight successful years Ole Hamre left his position as General Manager for SEB Private Banking in Singapore to head up SEB’s Swiss operations. When asked if he would one day return Ole Hamre replied: “I could never say never.” As it turned out, Ole returned to Singapore again in 2010.
by trade, Mr. Lager was previously Head of Wealth Structuring at SEB in Luxembourg.
several specialists on hand to deal with clients who want a more detailed strategy.
His knowledge of private and corporate tax structuring, emigration, succession planning and cross border issues was a perfect fit for the modern era that the branch was moving into.
Fredrik Lager believes that the relationship and trust between client and the private banker is the most important thing when it comes to building the foundation for a successful relationship.
“If you want to compete in the higher segments of international private banking today, it’s not just about portfolio management. It is also about being positioned correctly when it comes to holding companies, strategic exits and cross-border planning,” said Fredrik Lager.
“Before entrusting the management of your wealth to a particular private bank I think it is important to consider factors such as regulation and location. It is also a benefit if you and your private banker speak the same language in order to avoid linguistic misunderstandings,” said Fredrik Lager and emphasised that there is also a psychological effect in play when it comes to money. Being able to offer a fully fledged private banking service locally, gives the clients a feeling that their money is nearby and close to them.
Wide range
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken is one of the most successful Scandinavian banks in Asia and throughout the years it has expanded its business with offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing. Covering an area from Sydney to Tokyo, SEB’s bankers have to deal with clients in a wide range of jurisdictions. The law differs from country to country, and though General Manager Fredrik Lager believes in a general wealth structuring approach, he ensures that the Southeast Asian division of the bank do have
What the next 25 years will bring for SEB is hard to say, but one thing is certain: The era of the Asian tigers does not look to end any time soon and SEB will keep being on the lookout for new opportunities, more expertise and better products to ensure the highest possible level of service for their clients.
The financial crises had taken its toll on SEB Private Banking in South East Asia and the ambitious Mr. Hamre wanted to be the powerhouse that would revive the success that SEB had experienced before. Ole Hamre brought SEB back on the tracks where their private banking train had been running before. In 2012 Ole Hamre moved to SEB in Norway and was replaced by Fredrik Lager. Fredrik Lager is another great example of how the Singapore branch of SEB has headhunted the very best to lead their Southeast Asia flagship. Being a lawyer
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etra Pak®, as a multinational company with Swedish origin, is proud to be one of the members of the Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce from the early establishment in Thailand. Tetra Pak is a world leading company in food processing & packaging technology. We began our business over 60 years ago in the early 1950s as one of the first packaging companies for liquid milk. Today, Tetra Pak is the only international company in the world able to provide integrated processing packaging and distribution line and plant solutions for food manufacturing. The company operates in more than 170 markets around the world, with over 23,000 employees in 85 countries. Tetra Pak entered the Thai market in 1975 when the first machine was installed at the Dairy Farming Promotion Organisation of Thailand in Saraburi Province. In 1981, Tetra Pak (Thailand) Limited was established to meet the growing demand of the Thai food industry, providing integrated processing, packaging, and distribution line and plant solutions for food manufacturing. Our Vision, “We commit to making food safe and available, everywhere”, is the aspirational goal that drives our organisation. It shapes our role and purpose in the outside world. Internally,
it gives us a shared, unifying ambition. Our motto, “PROTECTS WHAT’S GOOD”, includes the entire value chain – from suppliers to customers, distribution, employees, consumers and society. We protect the food in our packages and do our best to help protect the environment. This starts with the renewable material we use as the main component of our packages – wood fibre. Tetra Pak is working hard to ensure that, throughout our entire production pro¬cess, we protect what’s good in terms of the environment, society and the economy. We are committed to reducing the environmental impact of Tetra Pak’s operations and to enhancing the environmental performance of our products and solutions, including the continued development of environmentally efficient packages that protect food and prevent it from being wasted. At Tetra Pak, we stress the importance of environment preservation and social contribution as reflected in our mission “we believe in responsible industry leadership, creating profitable growth in harmony with environmental sustainability and good corporate citizenship”.
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Jan Eriksson’s corporate career to entrepreneur
Jan Eriksson’s corporate career to entrepreneur Introducing and branding Volvo in Asia. Retiring and then pulling himself back out retirement to bring Husqvarna and its quality to Thailand. The journey for the President of the ThaiSwedish Chamber of Commerce Jan Eriksson has been an eventful one. By Morten Krogsholm
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et us try to shed some light on the past and present of Jan Eriksson and hopefully provide a bit of insight into to the 65 year-old man who is today at the helm of the Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce. Moving from house to house 15 times and living in 7 different countries is what President Jan Eriksson has done before settling down in Thailand. But why did it end being Thailand after Jan’s voyage around the around? The answer is simple. “I have always loved the country and the same goes for my wife. The climate, the people and the fact that we have been living here twice before made us always want to come back again,” said Jan Eriksson. At the age of 55 Jan Eriksson retired from his position at Volvo after having been senior executive in numerous Asian countries. But instead of enjoying the sunshine and getting his tan on or trying to improve his handicap on
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the golf courses, Jan Eriksson quickly returned to the workforce and went out on his own with a company named Spica Co. Ltd. Having extensive insight into Swedish companies and products Jan saw a bright future in becoming the exclusive importer of Husqvarna. When he started up the company he was not allowed to sell Husqvarna’s chainsaws, but when he got the permit to do this he had this to say: “There is a large market potential in the renewable forest industry and for forest conservation where the use of chainsaws will replace manual equipment. We are convinced that Husqvarna will be the leading brand in Thailand,” and his strong conviction of the company’s success was due to the policy he wanted Spica Ltd to live by. “Provide after sales service second to none. This is the foundation to build a long term sustainable and viable business.,” he said.
Heading to Hong Kong
At the age of 24 Jan Eriksson was presented with an golden opportunity when his boss asked him “Why don’t you move to Hong Kong to work at Volvo’s new regional headquarters?” It didn’t take long for Jan’s to pack his suitcase and off he was to Asia, which ended up keeping him there. Jan found Asia both interesting and exciting and him and his colleagues were pioneers as they planned the great expansion of Volvo throughout the Asian region. Actually Jan was so busy during his time in Hong Kong that he travelled 250 days a year, while factories were built in both Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.
meet his wife Ginny while living in Hong Kong. An English woman who like Jan had escaped the safe surroundings of Europe to experience the excitement of the East. Their union ended up also blessing them with three lovely children, which Jan Eriksson always has encouraged to pursue their dreams even if those dreams would bring them thousands of miles away from their loved ones. From Hong Kong Volvo recruited Jan Eriksson to Malaysia, then next stop was Thailand and then Singapore returning to Thailand for 8 years before he was asked to be President of Volvo Cars in Sydney, Australia. Taiwan ended up being the last stop on Jan’s Volvo adventure when he retired at the end of his contract at age 55. But an ambitious man who has travelled across the entire globe is not to be tied down by retirement. After having been an executive and dealing with the systems that comes with the big corporations, Jan today enjoys the freedom and feeling of independence that comes with running his own company with his Swedish partner.
A humble President
As previously mentioned Mr. Eriksson has had some high-level positions during his career before moving on to business on his own. Though being a top-shelf product of Sweden’s business men he remains a humble man. “I’m not less a Swede because I have been living around the world. But to have lived outside the safe Swedish society makes you humble as a person and also makes you appreciate a lot about your home country,” he said. He was a founding member of the Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce 25 years ago. He was elected President in 2012 and reelected in 2013 and once more re-elected at the annual general meeting in february 2014 where he also was very pleased to announce that the financial situation of the Chamber was in much better shape than before. He was also excited about celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce in style and underlined how important an annual event was for the Chamber’s revenue
Although nearly always being on the fly, Jan Eriksson was lucky enough to
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Scania Thailand Thrives on Excellent Reputation
Scania Thailand Thrives on Excellent Reputation
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he history of the presence in Thailand for the Swedish bus and trucks giant Scania stretches back longer than TSCC itself. The entrance to this market started via distributor Forefront International, which lasted up until the Asian financial crisis in 1997. Scania stepped in a few years later, and from October 2000 it has operated here with 100 percent ownership. The development for the operations has been continuous and is on the up, particularly in resent years. And Scania typically represents European and in essence the high quality Swedish brands are so known for – on this market being positioned as premium products. The undisputed high quality and good reputation that follows for its buses and trucks makes Scania Thailand particularly proud, Country Manager Phuriwat RakIntr lets us know. “Our trucks are very good for transportation related to dangerous goods – which require high standards and high safety of the vehicle.”
Phuriwat Rak-Intr, Country Manager , Scania Siam Co., Ltd.
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“In the bus and coach market Scania has continued to deliver the success story and excellent reputation in the Thai market. We’re very proud that we enjoy such good reputation for long distance transportation in Thailand. That’s why many buses & coaches put on Scania stickers. Because of their love of this brand – it’s their dream to one day drive a real Scania.” It is a significant milestone that the Swedish brand introduced the first double-decker bus and long bus
(15 meters) to Thailand, and within safety Scania works closely with the Department of Land Transport to improve safety standards. And when other buses of substandard quality misuse the brand, Scania also acts to protect the brand’s reputation. “Operators believe in us – we have very good fuel consumption and durability, and if you operate long distance Scania is the preferred market choice.” Both within buses and trucks Scania caters to niche markets though. Within trucks nearly 300 units were sold in 2013, with increasing sales since three years back. Sales of buses jumped to 200 units, which represents about 15 % market share. “It’s a good story in 2014 that we keep on growing.” “We just focus on increasing more volumes of sales at Scania, serving only special segments.” “In terms of the CKD, compared to when we started assembly the capacity in 2001. it has increased as lot today – from 100 to 600 units.” Scania believes that Thailand is a strategic country, because of its large volume. Therefore it is now expanding its workshops (service centres), from the previous six to reach a total of 16 in year 2016. “The growth will be more emphasized and supported with the new workshops. That is because of our people and our
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concept of being a total solution provider for the customer to enjoy one-stop shopping.” Scania puts strong emphasis on the confidence and competence of its employees (totalling about 190.) For this the Scania Academy plays a crucial role in continuous development of the personnel via training courses.
“We send our staff to attend training classes in Malaysia, Thailand or Singapore – cause we work as a regional group - and sometimes in Sweden. We also have internal, for instance, technical, training to lift up the competence. And we work on review processes for continued development and improvement.” Effectiveness is key to everything:
reducing time consumption, good uptime on the road, happy customers… “We work on such processes quite much; to deliver faster. We’re improving the service delivery projects - from first contact with customers, on to repairs, bottlenecks, how many steps, and maintenance programmes - to make a better flow.
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Result-oriented Evaluations from Rapid Asia
Result-oriented Evaluations from
Rapid Asia
Since Rapid Asia was founded in 2010, the company has carried out multi-country and large-scale projects in 24 nations across Asia and beyond, working with a number of high profile UN and international development agencies. By Joakim Persson
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aniel Lindgren, who comes from the world of commercial marketing research (former regional director for TNS Research International), has switched sides to the social development sector where he has found a successful niche. “The social development field really interested me, and where I could see an opening to make a worthwhile contribution,” the Bangkok-based Swede explains. He has previously lived, worked and studied on four continents including Europe, US, Australia and Asia. Since Rapid Asia was founded in 2010, his company has carried out multicountry and large-scale projects in 24 nations across Asia and beyond, working with a number of high profile UN and international development agencies. The work of Rapid Asia mainly focuses on providing independent program evaluations including knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) surveys, baseline assessments and impact evaluations. Social marketing campaigns
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and behavioural change communication initiatives are among the more common programs evaluated. From Sales to Behaviour Change Daniel has utilized his extensive experience in commercial consulting to develop useful evaluation models for social development clients. These models help programmes properly assess results and impact as well as improve effectiveness. For every project Rapid Asia looks to add real value by assisting clients to develop a strong case for programme expansion, using evidence-based evaluations. “Within the commercial world, regardless of what you’re researching or evaluating, there are best practice models in place. In social development we see very little of this, and have thus looked at how to take commercial ideas and reapply them into a social development context”, he explains. “The challenge is that instead of dealing with brands and how to increase sales you’re now dealing with ideas and behaviour change. The marketing mix shifts to advocacy, capacity building
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and policy development. It’s a different ballgame. But some key elements are similar. So, based on those commonalities, we have developed robust models for how we can measure impact.” As the norm, within social development, there are many individual consultants who specialise on thematic areas and perform evaluation projects. “The social development field tends to be very thematically focused but from an evaluation perspective, I see the same commonalities that I found in the commercial sector. Having worked in commercial management consulting across several industries, I discovered that what you learn in one sector could, to some extent, be applicable in other sectors even though they are vastly different as industries. This understanding is fundamental in consulting, because it allows us to see new openings and find new ideas and solutions to client problems”, Daniel elaborates. “Whilst we don’t see ourselves as thematic experts, but rather evaluation experts, we do appreciate the value thematic experts can bring to a project.
Consequently we have set up an international panel of thematic experts who we bring in on various assignments when needed.” “These are the key strengths of Rapid Asia; and explain why we choose to integrate models in our work across thematic areas.” Big international aid organisations really appreciate and see the value in bringing in knowledge and expertise from the commercial sector. “Realising that the private sector is more effective and can achieve results faster, the international development community is very interested in enhancing private sector partnerships. Rapid Asia has the right positioning to capitalize on this.” “Aid organisations, compared to commercial enterprises, rely on donors funding. They have to constantly persuade people that they are doing the right thing. This is where we think the models and approaches we are using are really contributing something of value. So, bringing in best practice approaches can only help these organisations.”
Evaluations from a beneficiary perspective
The methodology used for any particular evaluation can be very different. However, according to Rapid Asia, a basic principle is to always talk to intended beneficiaries on the ground and collect information that shows whether they understand what the programme wants them to do and if they think it is relevant to them. “We strongly believe evaluations should be conducted from a beneficiary perspective. If you’re evaluating a programme you should ideally collect the data from the beneficiaries, the people the program is aiming to help”, states Daniel. This contrasts with just talking to programme stakeholders and collecting anecdotal evidence on how things are going. From beneficiaries, a very honest view about program performance can be gained. But an honest view is of course not always positive. “Clients’ needs generally include how they can advocate for expansion of their programmes. So our focus is to help them do that, but we always ensure
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that our evaluations are unquestionably independent and impartial. We can have good outcome and bad outcome. Having said that, what is important is to give clients a very clear understanding of where they stand and where they need to go. We always concentrate on the way forward, not merely act as a review mirror.” And even if the outcome is not so good, donors can still be supportive. “Actually we have found that donors can even become more supportive. Because the evaluation result is illustrative and provides clear details on where and how the programmes need to improve, and what sort of results they can expect from making these improvements.” “If you do evaluations the way we do at Rapid Asia, you’re always going to have a result that supports your programme in one way or the other”, states Daniel. Several clients have presented their evaluation results to donors, and in several cases this has contributed to expansion or extension of their programmes. More and more donors, Daniel strongly believes, want to see evidence of impact. “Donors are more anxious today to see that programmes are making a difference; a return on investment, simply put. This can be demonstrated with evidence of programme impact.”
Behavioural Change Journey
“There are several models in the commercial world that help to describe how close consumers are to a particular brand. Popular behaviour change theory also describes how beneficiaries move towards behaviour change through a series of steps. At Rapid Asia, we refer to this as Behaviour Change Journey” Based on the theory that behaviour change happens according to incremental steps, Rapid Asia has developed KAP Score as the key model to measure the impact a programme has on behavioural change. The model
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does not just look at behaviour but takes knowledge and attitudes into account as well. “Talking to beneficiaries to see if they are really doing things differently now compared to before is the ultimate test. But we don’t see this as something that is black and white – we see it more as a journey. When you look at behaviour change, it actually starts with knowledge or unawareness. So you can go from being completely unaware of the issue and all the way up to where you fully adopt the behaviour as part of your daily routine.”
If you do evaluations the way we do at Rapid Asia, you’re always going to have a result that supports your programme in one way or the other.
“When you look at potential impact, it’s never that you’re going to convert every beneficiary from being at the starting point of the journey to completely adopting the behaviour. People are going to move in incremental steps and KAP Score helps to identify where people are on the journey at any point in time. So if we undertake measurements before and after an intervention, we can indicate impact.” In an initial baseline assessment, it can be determined which population segments a programme can most easily reach and influence. Baseline studies can ascertain behaviours of beneficiaries and also identify underlying motivations for those behaviours. “Baseline studies, if done well, can provide a lot of insights, in terms of understanding existing behaviour patterns as well as beneficiaries’ media consumption and inputs for message development etc. But we can’t just concentrate our efforts on documenting existing behaviour. We also need to understand potential means of achieving behaviour change.” “A common mistake is to treat beneficiaries as one homogenous group - they certainly are not. There are segments within that”, Daniel also added.
Sustainable change does not happen overnight
Clearly, going out and collecting primary data directly from beneficiaries is very important.
“And this is why the clients we work with appreciate our framework. Understanding beneficiaries’ perspective helps crystallize a problem that was previously very difficult to define. I think everyone understands the logic of it. Everyone appreciates that behaviour change doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time. Everyone understands that each programme and intervention cannot singlehandedly eradicate the problem, but can make a vital contribution toward its solution. It is this contribution that we refer to as impact.” “Two big buzzwords are impact and sustainability. It’s no longer good enough - even if we have a model that can show impact - that some behaviour change took place; donors also want to know if it is sustainable. And this is something that we also look at.” “Most of the time we do see that there is impact, at least incremental change.
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Next, you want to build a case to expand the programme. Most of our evaluation looks at impact as one part. The next question is: where do you go from here? You had good impact but now – how can you improve your programme further? What should be your next target? This is where the concept of benchmarking becomes more relevant.” Based on past evaluations with over 40,000 beneficiaries, Rapid Asia has
developed a database, allowing clients to benchmark their results to see if their programmes are performing better than average.
priorities. It’s about identifying the 20 per cent of potential improvements that are going to give you 80 per cent of more contribution toward the solution.”
“Our ability to benchmark results is extremely useful as it helps to put results into context and give more pertinent recommendations. You should always look for ways to improve, but if the programme is not so successful then improvement becomes the focus and you need to set
In its 5th year, Rapid Asia continues to grow and remains steadfast in its commitments to improve efficiency and effectiveness of development projects and programs by leveraging experience and lessons learned from the commercial world.
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Chamber Location Map The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce 34 C.P. Tower 3, 9th Floor Building A, Phayathai Road, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand Tel: +66 (0) 2354 5229-31 Fax: +66 (0) 2354 5232 E-mail: contact@swecham.com
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce
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 E-mail: ambassaden.bangkok @foreign.ministry.se Web: www.swedenabroad.com
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 E-mail: 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 (0) 76 380 000 Fax: +66 (0) 76 380 019 E-mail: phuket@foreign.ministry.se Web: www.swedenabroad.com/phuket
Embassy of Sweden, Hua Hin Honorary Consul Mr. Vajaravudh Sukseree 1349 Petchkasem Road, Cha-Am Petchburi 76120 Tel: +66 (0) 32 522 421 +66 (0) 2263 7299 (after working hours) Fax: +66 (0) 32 520 294 E-mail: swedishconsulatehuahin@gmail.com
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TSCC MEMBERS: BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Board of Governors
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce
President Mr. Jan Eriksson Spica Co., Ltd.
Vice President Mr. Kenneth Radencrantz Q-Matic Technologies Asia Co.,Ltd.
Vice President /Marketing & PR Mr. Sutti Manokitjarunman Electrolux Thailand Co.,Ltd.
Members Mr. Lars Svensson Oriflame Cosmetics (Thailand) Ltd
Legal & Government Relations Mr. Worachai Bhicharnchitr Vickery & Worachai Ltd.
Manufacturing Mr. Jacques Michel Volvo Group (Thailand) Co., Ltd
Industrial Relations Mr. Dan Ake Enstedt Saab Asia Pacific Co.,Ltd.
Events Mr. Bjorn Richardsson Oakwood Residence Sukhumvit 24 Bangkok
Regional Relations Mr. Johan Nordqvist Regional Director Amadeus IT Group
Advisor Mr. Bjรถrn Tarras-Wahlberg Advisor / Taxation
Education Mr. Hakan Alm Vision House Limited
Media Mr. Christer Nilsson Media Partner Co., Ltd.
Entrepreneurship Mr. Lars Andersson Capaciton Ltd.
Events Mr. Eric Hallin Rembrandt Hotel & Towers Bangkok
Events Mr. Fredrik Bergman Diakrit (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Advisor Mr. Anders Oltorp
Advisor Mr. Peter Temander
Observer Mr. Christoffer Berg Minister Counsellor Swedish Embassy in Bangkok
Observer Mr. Peter Cederholm Business Sweden
Executive Director Mr. Peter Bjork Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce
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Honorary Member Embassy of Sweden 20th Fl., One Pacific Place 140 Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (0) 2263 7200-1 Fax: +66 (0) 2263 7260 Website:www.swedenabroad.com
Premium Members
Alfa Laval (Thailand) Ltd. 1/26-27 Bangna Thani Tower 13th Floor A-B, Soi Bangna-Trad 34 Bangna, Bangkok 10260 Tel: +66 (02) 399 4419 Fax: +66 (02) 399 4420-1 E-mail: thailand.info@alfalaval.com Web: www.alfalaval.co.th
Astra Zeneca (Thailand) Ltd. 19th Floor, Asia Center Building 173/20 South Sathorn Road, Thungmahamek, Sathorn, Bangkok, 10120 Tel: +66 (02) 739 7400 Fax: +66 (02) 739 7499 E-mail : contact.th@astrazeneca.com
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Mr. Reginald Seeto President Mr. Koray Chong 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 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.
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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.
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Atlas Copco (Thailand) Limited 125 Moo 9 Wellgrow Industrial Estate, Bangna-Trad Road Km.36 Bangwua, Bangpakong, Chachoengsao 24180 Tel: +66 (0) 38 562 900 Fax: +66 (0) 38 562 901 E-mail: noel.avila@id.atlascopco.com Web: www.atlascopco.com
Bangkok Bank Pcl. 333 Silom Road, Bangkok 10500 Tel: +66 (0) 2231 4333 Fax: +66 (0) 2231 4742
Black Mountain Golf Club Hua Hin 565 Moo 7, Nonghien Road Tambon Hin Lek Fai Hua Hin 77110 Tel: +66 (0) 32 618 666 Fax: +66 (0) 32 618 628 Web: www.bmghuahin.com
Ms. Wallapa Klinpratoom
Mr. Roby Janssens Regional General Manager Keywords: Atlas Copco (Thailand) Limited operates in three business area, Compressors Technique, Construction and Mining Technique and Industrial Technique.
Keywords: Bangkok Bank provides a broad variety of banking products and services catering for the specific needs of our customers.
Mr. Harald Elisson General Manager Keywords: Golf course development Hotel Real estate Cultural activities
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Dewa Nai Yang Beach Phuket 65 Moo 1, Tambon Sakoo, A. Thalang, Phuket 83110 Tel: +66 (0) 81 837 5715 Fax: +66 (0) 76 372 399 E-mail: reservation@dewaphuketresort.com Web: www.dewaphuketresort.com
Ericsson (Thailand) Ltd. 20th Fl., Suntowers Building B 123 Vibhavadee Rangsit Rd., Chatuchak Bangkok 10900 Tel: +66 (0) 2299 7000 Fax: +66 (0) 2299 7102
FIPA Ltd. The Trendy Plaza, 10/30 1A Floor Sukhumvit 13 Klong Toey Nua, Wattana Bangkok 10110/Thailand Skype: ohman.fipa Tel: +66 (0) 8 466 82 352 E-mail: kohman@fipa.com Web: www.fipa.com Mr. Klas Ohman Managing Director Mr. Rainer Mehrer CEO
Mr. Lars Ydmark Managing Director Lillian Woon Carpenter General Manager Keywords: Located close to the airport, yet far enough to enjoy tranquility, this boutique resort offers pool villas and large suites and a true Thai beach experience. The resort features 34 pool villas perfect for couples and offers a plunge pool and exterior bathroom with bathtub and rain shower, with an interior that offers a luxurious four-poster bed, sofa and TV. All 38 Junior Suites provide a balcony and a kitchenette and accommodate up to three adults with an optional extra bed. Dewa’s 24 Family Suites all have a kitchen, dining area, large balcony, master bedroom with bathroom and a second bedroom ideal for children. Relax by one of the two pools and soak up the sun or wander down to the beach just steps away. Other facilities within the resort include a delightful spa offering a wide range of affordable treatments and a gym. With three dining outlets Dewa offers an excellent selection of cuisine for all tastes and the perfect spot to sit and watch the sun set with a cocktail in hand. With its friendly hospitality and stylish design, Dewa Nai Yang ensures all guests have a wonderful holiday experience and take away true Thai memories. For more information on current promotions please visit www.dewaphuketresort.com or email: reservation@dewaphuketresort.com.
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Ms. Camilla Vautier 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.
Keywords: FIPA is an international company, operating in the fields of VacuumTechnology and End-of-ArmTooling. We specialise in developing and marketing quality products and innovative solutions for all aspects of material flow systems.
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Lux Royal (Thailand) Co.,Ltd 523-555 Sukhumvit 71 Road Prakanong Nua, Wattana Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (0) 2391 9532 Fax: +66 (0) 2391 9531
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 E-mail: Wolfgang.peters@molnlycke.com Web: www.molnlycke.com
Nordea Bank Singapore Branch 3 Anson Road, #22-01 Springleaf Tower, Singapore 079909 Fax: +65 6597 1080 E-mail: nordea@nordea.sg Web: www.nordeaprivatebanking.com
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.
Ms. Kanlaya Yenphinyo Director & General Manager
Ms. Khanittha Sae-Hor 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
Mr. Eric Christian Pedersen Head of Nordea Private Banking, Singapore branch
Mr. Jonas Bergqvist Senior Account Manager Keywords: Nordea is the largest financial services group in Northern Europe, with a market capitalisation of approx. EUR 34.6 bn, total assets of EUR 622 bn and a core tier 1 capital ratio of 14.0%.
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Pecunia Asset Management Ltd RSU Tower, 9th Floor Sukhumvit Road Soi 31 Klongton Nua, Wattana Bangkok 10110 Thailand Tel: +66 (0) 2117 9553 E-mail: info@pecunia-am.com Web: www.pecunia-am.com
Phunawa Phuket Thailand 16/1 Patak Rd., Soi 24 Karon Beach, Muang Phuket 83100 Thailand Tel: +66 (0) 76 363 000 Fax: +66 (0) 76 363 030 Web: www.phunawa.com
Saab Asia Pacific Co.,Ltd. 24th Fl, Unit 2401, 2405 Two Pacific Place Bldg. 142 Sukhumvit Road Klongtoey Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (0) 2653 2650-2 Fax: +66 (0) 2653 2653 E-mail: dan.enstedt@saabgroup.com Web: www.saabgroup.com
Mr. Dan-Ake Enstedt Executive Vice President Marketing & Sales Stefan Hermansson Managing Director Keywords: Resort
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Keywords: Saab AB is one of the world’s leading highTechnology companies, with its main operations Focusing on defence, aviation, and space
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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 E-mail: rojana.chuenkamrai@secotools.com Web: www.secotools.com
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken S.A 50 Collyer Quay #12-03 OUE Bayfront, Singapore 049321 Tel: +65 6357 0895 Fax: +65 6532 4538 E-mail: singapore@sebprivatebanking.com.sg Web: www.sebgroup.com/privatebanking
Spica Co., Ltd. 891, 897 Pornpailin Business Point, Soi Sukhumvit 77, Onnuch Rd., Suanluang, Bangkok 10250 Tel:: +66 (0) 2742 5200 Fax : +66 (0) 2742 4418 E-mail : info@spica-siam.com Web: www.spica-siam.com
Mr. Jan Stjernstrom General Manager SEB Merchant Banking Singapore
Mr. Chawalit Tongin General Manager
Mr. Jan Eriksson Managing Director
Mr. Fredrik Lager General Manager SEB Private Banking Singapore Ms. Rojana Chuenkamrai Administration Manager Keywords: Customer satisfaction and good co-operation is our mission. Each year we deliver millions of Cutting Tools to the machining industry around the world.
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. Staffan Anaker Chairman Activities and keywords : Spica Co., Ltd. Is the exclusive importer for Husqvarna in Thailand. Spica is providing the full range of Husqvarna Forest and Garden Products as well as Husqvarna Construction Products with complete after sales service for all products. Husqvarna is the world’s largest producer of outdoor products and world leader in diamond tools and machines for the construction and the stone industries.
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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
The Landmark Bangkok 138 Sukhumvit Road Bangkok 10110, Thailand Tel: +66 (0) 2254 0404 Fax: +66 (0) 2255 8429 E-mail: hm_secretary@landmarkbangkok.com Webs: www.landmarkbangkok.com Mr. Albert Cheong Area General Manager
Mr. Rusty Kekuewa
Mr. Douglas Glen Hotel Manager Keywords: The Landmark has reaffirmed its position as one of Bangkok’s most enduringly popular hotels. The impressive hotel offers 31 storeys of elegant and spacious accommodation with 359 rooms and 55 suites. Our accommodation is of the highest standards, as are our restaurants, and our service is, of course, sublimely Thai. Our facilities include a 24-hour business centre with private meeting rooms, 25 newly renovated function rooms with capacities from 10-1,000 delegates, the 2,500 square metre Fitness First health club, an outdoor swimming pool, high-speed internet, wi – fi and a choice of seven gourmet restaurants with two international bars. Our central location of the main business, shopping and entertainment areas, with convenient access to Bangkok International Trade Exhibition Center (BITEC), Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, and IMPACT Convention Center makes us ideal for convention and exhibition delegates.
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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 E-mail: vwlaw@loxinfo.co.th Web: www.v-w.co.th
Mr. Worachai Bhicharnchitr Managing Director / Firm Principal Keywords: Established in 1975. Vickery & Worachai Ltd. is a broad-based commercial and business practice acting primarily for multinational corporations conducting operations in Thailand. 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.
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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
Volvo Group (Thailand) Co.,Ltd 42/5 Moo 7, Bangna-Trad Highway Km.26 T.Bangsaothong A.Bangsaothong Samutprakarn 10540 Thailand VGT Tel: +66 (0) 2707 1747 Fax: +66 (0) 2707 1740 E-mail: jacques.michel@volvo.com TSA Tel: +66 (0) 2707 1721-8 Fax: +66 (0) 2338 1935 E-mail: bo.palmqvist@volvo.com
Ms. Chantana Vatanaromya President 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.
Mr. Jacques Michel Managing Director, president, VGT
Mr. Bo Palmqvist Managing Director, TSA Keywords: Volvo Group companies in Thailand is covered in manufacturing, marketing and sales of Volvo group products & services and it is focused to deliver total transport solutions to the market. VGT is the marketing and sales company for Volvo Group products and services, incl. Parts, IT and financial service. The company was established in 1990. TSA is a manufacturer of Volvo Group products for Thai domestic as well as export markets. The company was established in 1975.
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Corporate Members AB MunkforsSågar (Munkfors Trading Co.,Ltd.) 34 C.P. Tower 3, 9th Floor Building A, Phayathai Road, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400 Tel: +66 (0) 2354 5234 Fax: +66 (0) 2354 5235 E-mail: suparat.sukpradit@munkfors.com Webs: www.munkfors.com
Mr. Bengt Fridlund Marketing Manager
Ms. Suparat Sukpradit Sales Manager Thailand Keywords: More than 60 years of successful manufacturing of high-performance sawing,- slicing and raspering blades for most applications within the food and woodworking industries. Munkfors unique manufacturing technology guarantees products of high quality and long life. 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
Mr. Chaiyot Piyawannarat President & Country Manager
Mr. Anand Gupta Country Chief Financial Officer
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Keywords: ABB, a leader in power and automation technologies, provides utility and industry customers with products, services and solutions that makes our customer competitive. AD ASIA CONSULTING CO., LTD. 9/252, UM Tower, 25th Floor, B1 Ramkhamhaeng Road, Suanluang, Suanluang, Bangkok 10250 Thailand www.akzonobel.com Tel: +66 (0) 2719 9746 Fax: +66 (0) 2719 9747 E-mail: info@adasiaconsulting.com Web: www.adasiaconsulting.com
Mr.Andrea Dolcemascolo Managing Director
Air France KLM 849 Vorawat Building 21th Floor, Silom Road Bangkok Tel: +66 (0) 2 680 9600 Fax: +66 (0) 2 680 9680 E-mail: napuntongdee@airfrance.fr Web: www.klm.co.th
Mr. Herve Moulin General Manager Mekong Region
Mr. Alwin Hollander Commercial Director Keywords: Daily non-stop flights between Bangkok and Amsterdam with connections to the rest of Europe. BlueBiz is the corporate benefits programme from Air France KLM.
Mr.Jarmo Janne Juhani Takala Sales & Marketing Director Keywords: AD ASIA Consulting Company Limited is part of AD ASIA Group Limited; Hong Kong based company, relating to advisory and consultancy services, specialty for Interior, Architect, Construction, and Real Estate Investment Sector. AD ASIA Consulting offers full range of construction services. Our strategic management has direct control by affiliate companies; AD ASIA Manufacturers (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and AD ASIA Construction Co., Ltd. which has a strong reputation in manufacturing high quality furniture and construction industry, In addition to providing management and services for construction, we also provide specialty advisory and consultancy services at a strategic level with in-depth assessment of real estate investment and construction values as well as their operational and performance capabilities. Admiral’s Pub & Restaurant Admiral’s @ 24 - Pub & Restaurant. B 1 floor, Oakwood Resindence 15, Sukhumvit Soi 24 Klong Ton Bangkok 10110 www.akzonobel.com Tel: +66 (0) 2612 5791 E-mail: bent@admiralspub.dk
Akzo Nobel Paints (Thailand) Limited., Eka Bangkok Branch 283/61-63 Home Place Office Building, 12th Floor, Soi Sukhumvit 55 (Thonglor), Sukhumvit Road, Khwaeng Klongtonnur, Khet Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Thailand www.akzonobel.com Tel: +66 (0) 2712 7293 Fax: +66 (0) 2712 7298 Web: www.akzonobel.com/eka
Mr. Suraphol Sanunsilp Business Manager South Asia
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Mr. Dave Lovell Global Business Development Manager
Mr. Martin Rosborg Managing Director
Mr. Eddie Holm Director
Keywords: Performance chemicals for the pulp and paper industry.
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.
Keywords: Engineering consulting within cellulose and chemical industry.
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@nishaville.com Web: www.nishaville.com
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 E-mail: info@asiantigers-thailand.com Web: www.asiantigers-thailand.com
Mr. Supakorn Kijkanakorn Managing Director
Mr. William C. Reinsch Managing Director
Mr. Marcus Christiansen Resort Manager Keywords: A secret haven of peace and serenity on one of Thailand’s most pristine beaches. Imagine a delightful hideaway, a secluded beach lapped by the soothing tropical waters of Gulf of Thailand, an oasis of beauty and peace sheltered by coconut palms and casuarina trees, a luxurious resort far from the crowds but within easy reach of Bangkok and Hua Hin. NishaVille Resort is all these things and more… Asia & Overseas Travel Partner Co., Ltd. T. Shinawatra Building, 3rd Floor, 94 Sukhumvit Soi 23, North Klongtuey, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Thailand Tel: +66 2 664 2560 Fax: +66 2 664 2564 E-mail: info@aotravelpartner.com Web: www.aotravelpartner.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. Bengt Holm Engineering AB Harvvägen 18 184 33 Åkersberga Sweden Tel: +46 (0)7 616 016 43 Fax: +46 (0)8 540 627 10 E-mail: eddie.holm@bheab.se
BillerudKorsnäs BillerudKorsnäs Asia Holding Ltd. Level29, 388 Exchange Tower Sukhumvit Road, Klongtoey Bangkok 10110 Thailand Tel: +46 70 687 57 12 E-mail: henrik.ahlgren@billerudkorsnas.com Web: www.billerudkorsnas.com Henrik Ahlgren Branch Office Manager Keywords: Packaging Papers, Corrugated packaging, Smarter Packaging, Krafliners, SC Fluting, Mediums BluFox (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Unit 348-9, 4th Floor 145 Racquet Club Building III Sukhumvit Soi 49 Klong Ton, Wattana Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (0)89 923 9120 E-mail: thailand@blufoxrelocation.com Web: www.blufoxrelocation.com Erik Dahlström Managing Director Kristian Wensell Director Keywords: Relocation services for the expat community with a focus on international and local moving services. Burapha Agroforestry Co., Ltd. Kaysone Phomvihane Av. 46 Vientiane, Lao PDR Tel: +00856 021 451 841-2 Fax: +00856 021 451 844 E-mail: petter.svensson@buraphawood.com Web: www.buraphawood.com
Mr. Bengt Holm Managing Director Mr. Petter Svensson Industry Division Manager
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Corporate Members Keywords: Burapha is the only Swedish company in Lao PDR that produces wood furniture. We are furthermore the only company in the country that is using plantation wood exclusively, including Teak, Eucalyptus and Acacia. No natural species are being processed at our factory; only ! wood from sustainably managed plantations. Business Sweden Business Sweden The Swedish Trade & Invest Council, Bangkok, Level 23 Athenee Tower, Suite 30 63 Wireless Road, Pathumwan, Lumpini Bangkok 10330, Thailand Tel: +66 (0) 2684 6884 Fax: +66 (0) 2684 6885 E-mail: erik.holgersson@business-sweden.se Web: www.business-sweden.se
Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at Central World 999/99 Rama I Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Tel: +66 (0) 2100 1234 Fax: +66 (0) 2100 1235 E-mail: cgcw@chr.co.th Web: www.centarahotelsresorts.com Mr. Lars Andersson Director Mr. Johan Winroth Technical Director Keywords: We focus on green, efficient industrial battery based energy solutions, using the latest technologies and developing our own products to reduce battery fleet costs. Our product offers include batteries, chargers, battery filling systems, water treatment systems, and battery fleet management systems. Our service offers range fr! om problem solving to full maintenance commitments for batteries, chargers, and battery watering systems.
Mr. Peter Cederholm Country manager
CCM Center for Change Management Ltd. Liberty Place, Suit 824, 42 Sukhumvit Road Soi 22, Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (0) 8 9774 0118 Fax: +66 (0) 2258 7733 E-mail: info@ccm.co.th , peter@ccm.co.th Web: www.ccm.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. Diakrit (Thailand) Co., Ltd. 253 Asoke 27th and 17th Floor, Sukhumvit 21 Rd. Klongtoey Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (0) 2664 0240 Fax: +66 (0) 2664 0241 E-mail: frederik.ericson@diakrit.com Web: www.diakrit.com
Mr. Ongarch Phatanachinda Consultant Keywords: Business Sweden offers professional services and has the competence and resources to identify international business opportunities for Swedish companies. We have a strong presence in 60 countries worldwide. The dual ownership between the Swedish government and industry provides access at all levels throughout the world. From our five offices in the ASEAN region we support Swedish companies by providing a wide range of services such as market strategy, recruitments, distributor management, customer search, manufacturing pre-study, establishments and Business Support Office. We also work closely with trade associations, embassies, and chambers of commerce arranging trade delegations, fairs, and seminars. Capaciton Ltd. 289/18 Moo 13 Tambon Rachathewa Amphur Bangplee, Samutprakarn 10540 Tel: +66 (0) 2170 6932 Fax: +66 (0) 2170 6933 E-mail: info@capaciton.com Web: www.capaciton.com
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Mr. Peter Bjork Managing Director Keywords: We are a group of International expert’s active in Thailand and Southeast Asia originated from Sweden. We are working both in the Business- and University – Academic sector. We offer professional services in the area of Change- and Career Management. Change Management- We support companies and organisations in projects for strategy- and productivity improvement, leader development and more Career Management – We support Professionals and Students, Universities and Companies with Career Management tools benefiting the Individual, the University and the Company
Mr. Fredrik Bergman President & CEO
Mr. Oscar Rolfsson Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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Keywords: DIAKRIT develops and sells a vast range of products and services to facilitate business opportunities within the Residential Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate & New Construction segments. With its unerring focus centered on powerful IT support, integrated sales processes and the development of innovative products, DIAKRIT has emerged as a prestigious total partner providing advanced visualization, photographic and marketing services with high volume capacities to more than 1,300 Real Estate clients around the world. For more information please visit www.diakrit.com or contact us by email at info@diakrit.com Electrolux Thailand Co., Ltd. 1910 Electrolux Building, New Petchburi Road Huay Kwang, Bangkok 10310 Tel: +66 (0) 2725 9100 Fax: +66 (0) 2725 9202 E-mail: customercare@electrolux.co.th Web: 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 Web: http://www.fabrinet.com Mr. Tomas Julin Chairman
Dr. Soon Kaewchansilp Director Mr. Ross Klinger CEO Keywords: EQHO Communications is a leading provider of multilingual and multicultural communications solutions. For nearly two decades, EQHO has been successfully helping global corporations transcend cultural and linguistic barriers by providing a comprehensive range of high-quality translation and localization solutions. EQHO’s services include translation of documents, websites, software, voiceover and multimedia. 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 Web: www.euro-center.com Mr. Vladimir Alidis Regional General Manager ASIA
Mrs. Jintamai Mitchell Keywords: Providing manufacturing service to the world’s leading OEMs through and unparalleled engineering center of excellence. Finnair PLC 163 Ocean Insurance Bldg., 18th Fl., Unit F, Surawongse Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500 Tel: +66 (0) 2266 3260-5 Fax: +66 (0) 2266 3266 E-mail: finnair.bkk@finnair.com Web: www.finnair.com
Mr. Thomas Klingberg Chief Financial (Officer East Asia) Keywords: Importer and distributor of household electrical appliances. Also manufacturer of washing machines and dryer machines. EQHO Communications Ltd. 2001 Chartered Square Building 152 North Sathorn Road Bangkok 10500 Tel: +66 (0) 2637 8060 Fax: +66 (0) 2637 8422 E-mail: info@eqho.com Web: www.eqho.com
Mr. Jan Miklos Kovacs Operations Manager Keywords: Providing travel and medical insurance services in the region since 1989 as the Representative of Europeiska Forsakringsaktiebolaget, Sweden, a.o.
Mr. Chanchai Wangyuenyong Country Sales Manager Thailand and Indochina Keywords: ESCAPE THE ORDINARY. Get Away In Style. Get Onboard FINNAIR. Break away from the boredom and jet off with our gorgeous new fleets to Europe.
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Corporate Members Gulf Agency Company (Thailand) Ltd. 26/30-31, 9th floor, Orakarn Building Soi Chidlom, Ploenchit Road Lumpinee, Pathumwan Bangkok 10330, Thailand Tel: +66 (0)2 650 7400 Fax: +66 (0)2 650 7401 E-mail: patric.lundin@gac.com Web: www.gac.com
Hvidsten Group 11 Floor, 208 Wireless Building Wireless Road (Witthayu), Lumpini Pathumwan 10330, Bangkok Tel: +66 2 651 5130 Fax: +66 2 651 5131 E-mail: feedback@hvidsten.com Web: www.hvidsten.com
Keywords: Developer
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GAC is a global provider of shipping, logistics and marine services. These services are constantly being refined and integrated to serve our customers’ increasing need for competitive solutions. Emphasising trust, reliability and a strong human touch, GAC has been building its reputation in its! chosen markets since 1956. Headquartered in Dubai, GAC employs over 10.000 people in more than 350 offices worldwide.
Gunnebo Singapore Pte Ltd (Bangkok Rep Office) 388 Exchange Tower 29th Floor, Suite 2901-04 Sukhumvit Road, Klongtoey District Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (0)2 104 9180 E-mail: johan.vanleersum@gunnebo.com Web: www.gunnebo.com
Keywords: University
Mr. Preben Moeller Corporate Communication
Mr. Patric Lundin Business Manager - Logistics
Jönköping University School of Engineering P.O.Box 1026 SE-551 11 Jonkoping, Sweden Tel: +46 (0)36-10 10 00 Fax: +46 (0)36- 10 05 98 Web: www.jth.hj.se
IBRIX Co.,Ltd. 21/118 Soi Soonvijai Rama 9 Road Bangkapi Huaykwang Bangkok 10310 Thailand Tel: +66 2 203 0522 E-mail: ibrix.sign@gmail.com
Krusell (Thailand) Co., Ltd. 98 Athakravi Bldg 4th Fl., Soi Sukhumvit 26 Sukhumvit Rd., Klongtan, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10600 Thailand Tel: +66 (0) 2260 0222 Fax: +66 (0) 2260 0225 E-mail: marcus@krusell.co.th Web: www.krusell.se
Mr. Sakkachat Sivabovorn President & CEO Mrs. Charnchant Krisadawat Business Development Director Keywords:
Owner & Organizer of the Exhibition: SIGN Asia Expo 2014 - 12th Edition & the First and the only one Signage Trade Show in Thailand LED & DIGITAL SIGN 2014 - 3rd Edition & the First LED Display & Digital Signage Trade Show in Thailand SME Biz Asia 2015 - Innovative Solutions Driven : the First Edition of SMEs Business to Business (B2B) show in Thailand
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.
IKEA Trading (Thailand) Ltd. IKEA building, 2nd Floor 38 Moo 6, Bangna-Trad Road km 8.5 Bangkaew, Bangplee Samutprakarn 10540 Thailand Tel: +66 (0) 2723 4812 Web: http://www.ikea.com/th/en/
KTH - Royal Institute of Technology KTH International Student Office SE-100 44 Stockholm, Sweden Tel: +46 (0)8 790 6000, +46 (0)8 790 9488 E-mail: andult@kth.se Web: www.KTH.se/int
Mr. Alain Gross Managing Director and Material Area Manager
Professor Anders Hult Director of International Affairs South East Asia
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.
Keywords: KTH Royal Institute of Technology has served as one of Europe’s key centres of innovation and intellectual talent for almost two hundred years. Recognized as Sweden’s most prestigious technical university. KTH is also the country’s oldest and largest. With over 18 000 students and an international reputation for excellence, the university continues to nurture the world brightest minds, helping to shape the future.
Johan van Leersum Chief Representative Amarit Yangpaiboon Account Manager Keywords:
The Gunnebo Security Group provides efficient and innovative security solutions to customers around the globe within Bank Security & Cash Handling, Secure Storage, Global Services and Entrance Control.
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Kvik Asia Co., Ltd. 72/2, Sukhumvit 40 Sukhumvit Road, Phrakhanong, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110 Thailand Tel: +66 (0)2712 3418-19 Fax: +66 (0)2712 3417 E-mail: spk@kvik.com Web: www.kvik.com
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 Web: www.mandarinoriental.com
Mr. Carsten B. Andersen CEO / Managing Director
Mrs. Amanda Hyndman General Manager
Mr. Jan Cederwall President
Ms. Savija Pannark Korslund Office/HR/Project Manager
Keywords: 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: approximately 3.4 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.
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.
Keywords: More than 135 Kvik stores in Europe and Asia - Kvik is constantly developing, adding new stores each year. Today, we have more than 135 Kvik stores in Europe and Asia. We are constantly looking at new potential for development, without compromising on our basic ideas. Everyone can afford a cool kitchen - With Kvik, you are never in any doubt about what things cost. This is why our signs state the prices clearly and honestly in the store, on our website, and in our catalogue
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 Web: www.m2mtechnology.co.th
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
Mr. Rolf Johanes Modig Director
Mr. Jan Eriksson President Mr. Ton J.A. Gerdsen Consultant Keywords: Leasing of office spaces in P.B. Tower
Mr. Hakan Alm Director Keywords: Wireless Solutions, GPS based Tracking Systems etc.
Nordic Travel Co., Ltd 130/2 Sukhumvit Road, Soi 20, Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (0) 2663 4490 Fax: +66 (0) 2258 9940 E-mail: 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. 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 Web: www.oakwood.com
Nordic Power Asia Ltd. 25th Fl., Times Square Building 246 Sukhumvit Road Bet.soi 14-14 KLongtoey, Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (0) 2253 9394-7 Fax: +66 (0) 2253 9398 Mr. Bjorn Richardson General Manager
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Corporate Members Pacific 2000, International Recruitment Bangkok address: 8th Floor, M. Thai Tower All Seasons Place, 87 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Phathumwan, Bangkok 10330
Ms. Kornchanok Patthamadilok Director of Sales Keywords: 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 international 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. 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: fredrik.widell@oriflame.co.th Web: www.oriflame.com; www.oriflame.co.th
Tel: +66 (0) 2654 0300 Fax: +66 (0) 2654 299 E-mail: info@pacific2000.com Web: www.pacific2000.com
Mr. Anders Lundquist President
Mr. Jan Wikberg CEO Keywords: Penn Investment has more than 25 years experience in private banking. We market equity related structured products such as equity indexbonds and funds that combine capital protection with good yield potential. We work internationally providing services to private individuals, companies and institutional investors looking to invest for medium and long term. 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
Ms. Wiyada Attagowitwong Managing Director, Siracha Keywords: Search and Selection of personnel for international companies with regional operations.
Mr. Fredrik Widell Vice President & Head of Asia Pacific
PCE Travel Consultants 619 Sukhumvit Rd.,Soi 22 Klongton, Klongtoey 10110 Bangkok Thailand Tel: +66 (0) 2663 1818 Fax: +66 (0) 2663 1819 E-mail: info@pcetravel.com Web: www.pcetravel.com Mr. Ulf Pilblad President & CEO
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.
Keywords: Since the founding of PCE Travel in 1996, we have had only one purpose, to provide the best product and service to all our customers. We put together programs built on the nature of your request along with culture, natural resources, architecture, people, cuisine, and all the smiles from our wonderful part of the World.
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. Rank P.T. O’Connor’s Co., Ltd. (Wearnes Automotive) 1527 Sukhumvit 71 Road, Suanluang, Bangkok 10250 Tel: +66 2 719 9444-6 Ext.236 Fax: +66 (0) 2318 9909 E-mail: seahmh@wearnesmotors.com, thomas.j@wearnesmotors.com, intira.t@wearnesmotors.com Web: www.wearnesmotors.com
Penn Investment Ltd. 26/69 Chatrium Bld Charoenkrung Rd.70 Bangkok 10120 Tel: + 46 (0) 8 222 32 282 E-mail: jan.wikberg@penn.se Web: www.penn.se Mr. Seah Moon Hua Executive Director
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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. 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
Sansiri Public Company Limited 16th Floor, Siripinyo Bldg., 475 Sri Ayutthaya Road Thanon Phayathai Sub-district, Rajthevi District Bangkok 10400 Tel: +66 (0) 2201 3243 Fax: +66 (0) 2201 3284 Web: www.sansiri.com Dr. Paul Strunk Of Counsel Keywords: Legal Advice, Tax Advice, Auditing, Accounting, Investment Consultant. Samitivej Public Company Limited 133 Sukhumvit 49 Klongtan Nua, Vadhana, Bangkok 10110 Thailand Tel: +66 (0) 2711 8000 Fax: +66 (0) 2391 1290 E-mail: info@samitivej.co.th Web: www.samitivejhospitals.com
Mr. Joshua Leathers Head of International Marketing
Mr. Gerard Jiravanichsakul International Marketing Executive Mr. Eric Hallin General Manager
Mr. Nicolas Leloup
Mr. Simon Rindlisbacher Resident Manager
Ms. Porntip Utsahaphan International Marketing 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.
Keywords: Samitivej Group of Hospitals, comprising Samitivej Sukhumvit, Samitivej Srinakarin and Samitivej Sriracha, has been providing an impressive range of medical services supported by a team of highly qualified specialists and experienced caregivers for over 30 years. Here, patients can rest assure that they receive international standard medical treatments in a genuinely welcoming environment. Proof of the success is the huge number of patients from across the world. Approximately 40 per cent of Samitivej’s patients are from Europe, U.S., Japan, Scandinavia and the Middle East. In addition to excellence in medical care for adult patients, Samitivej is also renowned for its expertise in child care e.g. NICU and PICU
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@roedl.pro Web: www.roedl.com
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. Scan Global Logistics Co., Ltd. 17E, 163 The Ocean Insurance Building, Surawong Road, Bangrak 10500, Bangkok, Thailand Tel: +66 2 2382501 Fax: +66 2 2382503 E-mail: pipa@scangl.com Web: www.scangl.com
Mr. Pipat Aphicholthikhul Managing Director Keywords: Simple - Independent - Reliable Scan Global Logistics Group is a joining of two strong and experienced actors, Mah 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
Mr. Martin Klose Director
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Corporate Members 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
Keyword: A luxury hotel, located in the heart of the city, provides 10MB High Speed Internet Access, meeting facilities, International restaurants, the Spa and Fitness Center. SKF (Thailand) Ltd. 72/70 Rama III Road, Chongnonsee Yannawa, Bangkok 10120 Tel: +66 (0) 2296 9300 Fax: +66 (0) 2294 6221-3 Web: www.skf.co.th
Mr. Lucien Heijstee Executive Vice President Underwriting & Reinsurance
Mr. Phuriwat Rak-Intr General Manager Keywords: Sales of Scania Truck, Bus and Aftersales service back-up for our customers. Securitas Security Services Thailand The Trendy Office Building, 3rd Floor, 10/63 Sukhumvit Soi 13, Klongtoey-Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Thailand Tel: +66 (0) 2168 7400 Fax: +66 (0) 2168 7402 E-mail: Daniel.Holtsjo@securitas.co.th Web: www.securitas.co.th
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. Swedish Export Credit Corporation - SEK 82 Grange Road 07-04 TripleOne Somerset Singapore 238164 Tel: +65 (0) 67 355 547 Fax: +65 (0) 67 338 716 E-mail: carl.engelberth@sek.se Web: www.sek.se
Mr. Daniel Holtsjo Country President - Thailand Keywords: Provision of manpower security services, also supply and install Security Systems. Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit 250 Sukhumvit Road Bangkok 10110, Thailand Tel: +66 (0) 2649 8888 Fax: +66 (0) 2649 8000 E-mail: grande.sukhumvit@luxurycollection.com Web: www.starwoodhotels.com/bangkok
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
Mr. Carl Engelberth Executive Director, Chief Representative Asia
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. 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 Web: www.thecabinet.co.th
Keywords: SEKs ambition is to facilitate business for Swedish Trade and export industry by providing tailor made, long term, financial solutions. SEK is also one of the largest Nordic borrowers in the international capital markets with a broad range of investment opportunities. Mr. Janeric K Hogane Managing Director
Mr. Richard Chapman General Manager
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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. The St. Regis Bangkok (Hotel’s name) / Rajdamri Lodging Limited 159 Rajdamri road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Tel: +66 (0)2 207 7777 Fax: +66 (0)2 207 7888 E-mail: Stregis.bangkok@stregis.com Web: www.stregis.com/bangkok
University of Borås Allegatan 1 501 90 Borås Sweden Tel: +46 7051 76911 Fax: +46 3343 54008 E-mail: roy.andersson@hb.se president@ait.ac.th Web: www.hb.se Mr. Roy Andersson PhD, Head of Industrial Engineering
Prof. Said Irandoust President of AIT Keywords: University Mr. Krister Svensson General Manager
Villa Katalina 39/4-5 Moo 2 Thepkasatri Rd.,Koh Kaew, Muang, Phuket 83000 Tel: +66 (0) 76 23 86 64 E-mail: katarina@katalinacollection.com Katarina Boner CEO&Founder
Mr. Holger Jakobs Director of Sales & Marketing Keywords: With a prestigious location along Rajadamri Road, Bangkok’s key commercial corridor and prime shopping precinct, The St. Regis Bangkok offers unprecedented excellence in standards of hospitality and timeless elegance with the cosmopolitan energy of a modern metropolis. Combining classic sophistication and modern luxury, the St. Regis brand remains faithful to its commitment to excellence. The 227 guest rooms are beautifully appointed with plush furnishings and refined amenities. Each offers an urban retreat with grand windows and unobstructed views and every experience is enhanced with St. Regis Butler service. Enjoy the art of exquisite dining with vintage wines from a magnificent wine cellar. Find sanctuary at the exclusive Elemis Spa, and refresh in an inviting outdoor pool and wellappointed Exercise Room. The St. Regis Bangkok also offers spaces for social occasions and business gatherings with personalized service at all times.
Keywords: Vision House Limited 19/23 Sukhumvit Soi 19 Road Bangkok 10110 Thailand Tel: +66 2 651 3624 / 651 3742 Fax: +66 2 256 0102 E-mail: info@VisionHouse.co.th Web: www.VisionHouse.co.th
Mr. Jerker (Eric) Helander Chief Technical Officer Keywords: Network and communication Solutions. We design, implement and maintain your networks, training and competence development, IT, Organization and management Training, Web Site production and maintenance. Yummix Co., Ltd 124/60 Moo 4, Soi Rewadee 22, Tiwanon Rd., Mueng Nonthaburi 11000 Tel: +66 (0) 2951 4405 Fax: +66 (0) 2951 4405 E-mail: info@yummixfood.com Web: www.yummixfood.com Stefan Ljung CCO Sasithorn Puntahome CEO Keywords: Yummix Co., Ltd is a private company owned by a Swedish company Yummix Asia AB with offices and manufacturing facilities in Nonthaburi, Thailand. Yummix is a creamy rice and fruit chilled snack packed in a dual compartment plastic cup that keeps the milkrice and fruit jam elements separate until opened. Initially two lines -Strawberry and Blueberry- will be launched with other varieties under development for future range extensions.
Mr. Hakan Alm Managing Director
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Individual Members Mr. Hakan Carlsson 414/559 Jomtien Complex Moo 12, Thappraya Road, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150 Tel: +66 81-9178160 E-mail: hakancarlssonthai@gmail.com Mr. Rafique U. Ahmed Novoteam Worldwide Ltd. 19th Floor, Pacific Place One, 140 Sukhumvit, Bangkok 10110 Tel: + 66 (0) 081 376 1990 E-mail: rafique@aritcoasia.com Web: www.aritcoasia.com
Mr.Viravat Cholvanich STFE Co., Ltd. 388 S.P. Bldg., 17th Floor Phaholyothin Road Samsennai, Phayathai Bangkok 10400 Tel: +66 (0)2 2730535 Fax : +66 (0)2 2730735 E-mail: eidcom@cscoms.com
Mr. Robert Akerblom 424 Soi Sopon 68, Sukhumvit 68 Sukhumvit rd., Bangna Bangkok 10260, Thailand Tel: +66 (0) 85 060 0033 E-mail: robert.akerblom@gmail.com Web: www.mystorageasia.com
Mr. Johan Per Simon Davidsson 55/555 Langsuan Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan 10330 Bangkok - Thailand Mobile: + 66 (0)8 5223 4324 Tel: + 66 (0) 2630 4000 Fax : + 66 (0) 2630 4012 E-mail: H7174-FB5@accor.com Web : www.hotelmusebangkok.com
Dr. Ferenc Albert Ormbergsv채gen 10, S 11767 Stockholm SWEDEN Mobile: +66 (0)86 952 3343 Tel: +46 (0)70 587 36 59 E-mail: ferenc@albertconsulting.se Web: www.albertconsulting.se Mr. John Andersson 102/14 Fantasia Villa 2 Soi Bearing, Sukhumvit soi 107 North Sumrong, Muang Samutprakarn E-mail: john.andersson@nsn.com
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. Rolf Duus Mobile: +46(0)706 444 100 E-mail: rolf@duus.se Web: www.duus.se
Mr. Bjorn Ekenvall Stubbeledsgatan 10 414 76 Gothenburg Sweden Mobile: +46 (0)708 647585 Tel : +46 (0)31 245564 E-mail: bjorn@roe.se
Mr. Bjorn Ferm 2001 River Place, 8 Sukhumvit soi 41, Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (85) 063 3621 Fax: +44 845 280 1519 E-mail: bjorn@inkjetasia.com
Mr. Christer Fransson NishaVille Residence 2104 333 Moo 7, Baan Huay Yang, Tub Sakae, Prachuap khiri khan 77130 Thailand E-mail: christer@sommarvik.se Mr. Leo Gillholm Sukhumvit Park, 27/89 Sukhumvit Soi 10 Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (0) 89 489 75 10 E-mail: leo.gillholm@gmail.com Ms. Jennifer Gustavsson
Mr. Christoffer Berg 20th floor, One Pacific Place 140 Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (0) 2263 7228 Fax: +66 (0) 2263 7260 E-mail: Christoffer.berg@foreign.ministry.se
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Mr. Goran Ehren 52/153 Tower Park (33B) Sukhumvit Soi 3, Klongtoey, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Mobile: +66 (0) 81 920 0062 Fax: +66 (0) 2655 1339 E-mail: goranehren@gmail.com
Mr. Par Gustavsson VSL Academy 112/9 Pathum Thani Sai Nai Rd. Moo 2 Bang Khayaeng Sub-district Mueang Pathum Thani District Pathum Thani 12000 Thailand Mobile: + 66 (0) 81 924 8513 Fax : 02 975 27 43 E-mail: pelle.gustavsson@vsl.com Web : www.vsl.com
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Mr. Magnus Gyllo PO Box 232 59/128 Moo Baan Crystal View Soi 116, Petchakasem Rd, Hua Hin 77110 Tel: +66 84 424 4135 E-mail: magnus_gyllo@yahoo.com
Ms. Sara Hallstrom CB Richard Ellis (Thailand) Co., Ltd. 46th Floor, CRC Tower, All Seasons Place 87/2 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Thailand Mobile: +66 (0)83 044 6269 Tel: +66(0)2 654 1111 ext. 106 Fax: +66 (0)2 685 3300-1 E-mail: sara.hallstrom@cbre.co.th Web: www.cbre.co.th
Mr. Par Hollertz Mobile :+66 (0) 81 831 5537 E-mail: par.hollertz@gmail.com Mr. Ola Holmgren Le Raffine 31, 19D 3 Soi Sukhumvit 31, Klongtoey-Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 84 907 0110 E-mail: ola@holmgren.com
Mr. Christer Holmvall Gardengrove Suites Boutigue Serviced Residence Unit 5H , 51 Sukhumvit Soi 16, Bangkok 10110, Thailand Tel: +66 (0)85 404 1683 E-mail: holmvallc@gmail.com Web: www.npscorp.com
Mr. Bengt Juhlin JL & Associates Natural Place Suites, Suite 65, 38 Soi Ngam Duplee, Rama IV Road, Bangkok 10120 Mobile: +66 (0) 81 827 0441 Tel: +66 (0) 2679 9630 E-mail: bengtjuhlin@hotmail.com
: Mr. Conny Klarqvist Nordic Plastic (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Estern 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 Web: www.nordicplastic.com
Mr. Jan Hammarlund Capital Residence, Apt. 2501 888/8 Sukhumvit 55 (Thonglor) Klongton-Nua, Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 2 178 0831 Mobile :+66 081 380 0024 E-mail: jan.hammarlund@fhp-ww.com Mr. Sornchai Harnrungchalotorn 574 Charunsanitwong 1 Bangkokyai Bangkok E-mail: iamsorn100@gmail.com
Mr. Victor Hornfeldt 9/40 Moo 1, Haat Sairii, Koh Tao, Koh Phangan, Suratthani 84360 Thailand Tel: +66 87 547 4880 E-mail: victorhornfeldt@gmail.com Mr.Christian Jonsson 4th floor, flat 20/30, 20/1 La Vie En Rose Place Sukhumvit Rd. 36, Klongton, Klongtoey, Bangkok. 10110 Thailand E-mail: fcajonsson@gmail.com
Mr. Mats Holjo Denenchoufu 3-30-8, Ota-ku, Tokyo 145-0071 Japan Tel: +81 3 5778 0781 Fax: +81 3 5431 3573
Mr. Stefan Jonasson 878/142 Moo Baan Narasiri Soi 54 Phatanakarn Bangkok 10250 Mobile: +66 (0) 9934 4784 Fax: +66 (0) 2936 1480 E-mail: Stefan.jonasson@th.flextronics.com
Mr. Hakan Kolmodin 59/2Moo 11, SaiKao, SoiDao, Chantaburi 22180 Tel: +66 (0)81 844 8146 E-mail: kolmodin@loxinfo.co.th Daniel Lindgren 65, 42 Tower, 10th floor, Unit 1001 Soi Sukhumvit 42, Sukhumvit Road Phra Khanong, Klongtoey Bangkok 10110 Mobile: +66 (0)86 0110220 Tel: +66 (0)2 2318181 E-mail: lindgren@rapid-asia.com Mr. Fredrik Lorichs #2001 River Place, 8 Sukhumvit soi 41, Bangkok 10110 Thailand Tel: +66(0) 89 829 5098 E-mail: Lorichs@yahoo.com
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Individual Members Mr.Nicklas Moberg E-mail : phlhm@pinnaclehotels.com Mr. Jorgen Moverare Daydream Corporation Limited 24/110 Moo 9 Ramintra 34, Tharand Bangkhen Bangkok 10230 Tel: +6689 768 0706 E-mail: jorgen@daydreamcorp.com
Mr. Christer Nilsson Media Partner Co., Ltd. 211 Soi Prasert-Manukitch 29 Prasert-Manukitch Road, Chorakaebua Ladprao, Bangkok 10230 Tel: +66 (0) 2943 7225 PCT # 1 Fax: +66 (0) 2943 7169 E-mail: christer@mediapartner.asia
Mr. Anders Oltorp 25 Soi Sukhumvit 7, North Klongtoey Kameo Court S-9 Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Tel: 08 4427 7702 E-mail: andersoltorp@gmail.com Mr. Urban Paulsson Mekong Riverview Hotel Mekong Riverside Road Xieng Thong Village PO Box 183 Luang Prabang, Lao P.D.R Tel: +856 71 25 49 10 Fax: +856 71 25 48 90 E-mail: hotel@mekongriverview.com urban.paulsson@gmail.com Web: www.mekongriverview.com
Mr. Charn Sophonpanich 27th Floor, 333 Silom Road, Bangkok 10500 Tel: +66 (0) 2230 1881 Fax: +66 (0) 2236 8988 E-mail: charnsophon@gmail.com
Mr. Christopher Stafford The Lofts Yennakart-Apt 305 366/11 Soi Praram 3, Sub Soi 77 Chong Nonsri, Yannawa Bangkok 10120 Tel: +66 (0) 81 763 4199 E-mail: staffordedison@gmail.com
Mr. Johan Nordqvist 150/78 Setthasiri Prachachuen Prachachuen Road, Amphur Muang Bang Khen, Nonthaburi 11000 Mobile: +66 890 969 3570 E-mail: cjt.nordqvist@gmail.com Mr. Joakim Persson 19/23 Soi Sukhumvit 19, Klongtoey-Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (0)89 761 6701 Fax: +66 (0)2 256 0102 E-mail: joakimpersson@professorthailand.com
Mr. Christer Olson Skallad 220 442 96 Kode Sweden Tel: +46 (0)30 -35-41-67
Mr. Lars-Ake Persson Tegelslagaregatan 3 N 681 31 Kristinehamn Sweden Tel: +66 81 364 4850 E-mail: salesmanager@nishaville.com Web: www.nishaville.com
Mr. Christian Stenhammar 59/70 Soi Sukhumvit 26 Sukhumvit Rd, Klongton Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110 THAILAND E-mail: chst99@gmail.com
Mr. John Svengren Bangkok Anders Olsson Noble House 22/12 Soi Ruamrudee, Ploenchit, Lumpinee 10330 Bangkok Mobile: 083 375 8989
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Mr. Prapat Phupinyokul 30/162 Soi 12, Moo Ban Plathong, Srinakarin Road, Bangplee, Samutprakarn 10540 Tel: +081 818 4118 E-mail: prapat_p@uniqueplastic.com
TSCC MEMBERS: individual Members , Student Members
Student Members Mr.Jerry Larsson Supalai City Resort Ramkhamhaeng soi 12 Bangkapi, Bangkok Mobile: +66 (0)82 080 4265 E-mail: celebrior84@yahoo.se Mr. Peter Temander 88/8 Moo 8, Boonyanusat Road, Tambon Nong Ngu Leam, Amphoe Muang Nakhon Pathom 73000 Tel: +66 81 822 1340 E-mail: ptermander@gmail.com
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 E-mail: tranvik@gmail.com
Mr.Niclas Uddman Pingpha Condo, 174/23, Moo 5, Soi Naklua 22, Chonburi 20150 Web: www.geckodoit.com Mr.Jan Wallin E-mail: Janne.wallin@telia.com Mr. Nils Wright 90-443 Mantana, Ramindra 109 Bangchan, Klongsamwa, Bangkok 10510 E-mail: nils@riskmediasolutions.com
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INDEX A Ahlgren, Henrik ...........................................................73 Ahmed, Rafique U. ....................................................82 Akerblom, Robert ......................................................82 Albert, Dr. Ferenc .......................................................82 Alidis, Vladimir .............................................................75 Alm, Hakan ....................................................................77 Alm, Hakan ....................................................................81 Anaker, Staffan ............................................................69 Andersen, Carsten B. ................................................77 Andersson, John ........................................................82 Andersson, Lars ..........................................................74 Andersson, Roy ...........................................................81 Aphicholthikhul, Pipat ........................................79 Attagowitwong, Wiyada .......................................78 B Berg, Christoffer ..........................................................82 Bergman, Fredrik ........................................................74 Bergqvist, Jonas ..........................................................67 Bhicharnchitr, Worachai ........................................70 Bjork, Peter .....................................................................74 Boner, Katarina ............................................................81 C Carlsson, Hakan ..........................................................82 Carpenter, Lillian Woon .........................................66 Cederholm, Peter ......................................................74 Cederwall, Jan .............................................................77 Chapman, Richard ....................................................80 Cheong, Albert ...........................................................70 Cholvanich, Viravat ...................................................82 Chong, Koray ................................................................64 Christiansen, Marcus ...............................................73 Chuenkamrai, Rojana ..............................................69 D Dahlstrรถm, Erik ............................................................73 Davidsson, Johan Per Simon ..............................82 Dofenfalck, P. O. ..........................................................82 Dolcemascolo, Andrea ...........................................72 Duus, Rolf .......................................................................82 E Ehren, Goran .................................................................82 Ekenvall, Bjorn .............................................................82 Elisson, Harald ..............................................................65 Engelberth, Carl ..........................................................80 Enstedt, Dan-Ake .......................................................68 Eriksen, Pelle .................................................................80 Eriksson, Jan ..................................................................69 Eriksson, Jan ..................................................................77 F Ferm, Bjorn ....................................................................82 Fransson, Christer ......................................................82 Fridlund, Bengt ...........................................................72 G Gerdsen, Ton J.A. ........................................................77 Gillholm, Leo ................................................................82 Glen, Douglas ..............................................................70 Gross, Alain ....................................................................76 Gupta, Anand ...............................................................72 Gustavsson, Jennifer ................................................82 Gustavsson, Par ...........................................................82 Gyllo, Magnus ..............................................................83 H Hallin, Eric .......................................................................79 Hallstrom, Sara ............................................................83 Hammarlund, Jan ......................................................83 Harnrungchalotorn, Sornchai ............................83 Heijstee, Lucien ...........................................................80 Helander, Jerker (Eric) .............................................81
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Hermansson, Stefan .................................................68 Hogane, Janeric K ......................................................80 Holjo, Mats .....................................................................83 Hollander, Alwin .........................................................72 Hollertz, Par ...................................................................83 Holm, Bengt ..................................................................73 Holm, Eddie ..................................................................73 Holmgren, Ola .............................................................83 Holmvall, Christer ......................................................83 Holtsjo, Daniel .............................................................80 Hornfeldt, Victor .........................................................83 Hua, Seah Moon .........................................................78 Hult, Professor Anders ............................................76 Hyndman, Amanda ..................................................77
Olson, Christer .............................................................84 Olsson, Anders ............................................................84 Oltorp, Anders .............................................................84
I Irandoust, Prof. Said .................................................81
P Palm, Hakan ..................................................................67 Palmqvist, Bo ................................................................71 Patthamadilok, Kornchanok ...............................78 Paulsson, Urban ..........................................................84 Pedersen, Eric Christian .........................................67 Persson, Joakim ..........................................................84 Persson, Lars-Ake .......................................................84 Phatanachinda, Ongarch ......................................74 Phupinyokul, Prapat .................................................84 Pilblad, Ulf ......................................................................78 Piyawannarat, Chaiyot ............................................72 Puntahome, Sasithorn ............................................81
J Jakobs, Holger .............................................................81 Janssens, Roby ............................................................65 Jiravanichsakul, Gerard ..........................................79 Jonasson, Stefan ........................................................83 Jonsson, Christian .....................................................83 Juhlin, Bengt .................................................................83 Julin, Tomas ...................................................................75
R Radencrantz, Kenneth ............................................78 Rak-Intr, Phuriwat ......................................................80 Reinsch, William C. ....................................................73 Richardson, Bjorn .......................................................77 Rindlisbacher, Simon ...............................................79 Rolfsson, Oscar ............................................................74 Rosborg, Martin ..........................................................73
K Kaewchansilp, Dr. Soon .........................................75 Kekuewa, Rusty ...........................................................70 Kijkanakorn, Supakorn ...........................................73 Klarqvist, Conny ..........................................................83 Klingberg, Thomas ....................................................75 Klinger, Ross ..................................................................75 Klinpratoom, Wallapa ..............................................65 Klose, Martin .................................................................79 Kolmodin, Hakan .......................................................83 Korslund, Savija Pannark .......................................77 Kovacs, Jan Miklos ....................................................75 Krisadawat, Charnchant ........................................76 Krusell, Marcus ............................................................76
S Sae-Hor, Khanittha ....................................................67 Seeto, Reginald ...........................................................64 Sivabovorn, Sakkachat ...........................................76 Sophonpanich, Charn ............................................84 Stafford, Christopher ...............................................84 Stenhammar, Christian ..........................................84 Stjernstrom, Jan ..........................................................69 Strunk, Dr. Paul ............................................................79 Sukpradit, Suparat .....................................................72 Svengren, John ...........................................................84 Svensson, Krister ........................................................81 Svensson, Petter .........................................................73
L Lager, Fredrik ................................................................69 Larsson, Jerry ................................................................85 Leathers, Joshua .........................................................79 Leersum, Johan van .................................................76 Leloup, Nicolas ............................................................79 Lindgren, Daniel .........................................................83 Ljung, Stefan .................................................................81 Lorichs, Fredrik ............................................................83 Lovell, Dave ...................................................................73 Lundin, Patric ...............................................................76 Lundquist, Anders .....................................................78 M Manokitjarunman, Sutti .........................................75 Mehrer, Rainer .............................................................66 Michel, Jacques ..........................................................71 Mitchell, Jintamai .......................................................75 Moberg, Nicklas ..........................................................84 Modig, Rolf Johanes ................................................77 Moeller, Preben ...........................................................76 Molin, H.E. Klas ............................................................64 Moulin, Herve ..............................................................72 Moverare, Jorgen .......................................................84 Muntzing, Pontus ......................................................78 N Nilsson, Christer ..........................................................84 Nordqvist, Johan ........................................................84 O Ohman, Klas ..................................................................66
T Takala, Jarmo Janne Juhani .................................72 Temander, Peter .........................................................85 Theravithayangkura, Suraphong .....................80 Tjahjono, Ferry .............................................................74 Tongin, Chawalit ........................................................69 Tranvik, Olof ..................................................................85 U Uddman, Niclas ..........................................................85 Utsahaphan, Porntip ...............................................79 V Vatanaromya, Chantana ........................................71 Vautier, Camilla ............................................................66 W Wallin, Jan ......................................................................85 Wangyuenyong, Chanchai ..................................75 Wensell, Kristian ..........................................................73 Widell, Fredrik ..............................................................78 Wikberg, Jan .................................................................78 Winroth, Johan ............................................................74 Wright, Nils ....................................................................85 Y Yangpaiboon, Amarit ..............................................76 Ydmark, Lars ..................................................................66 Yenphinyo, Kanlaya ..................................................67 Z Zarlimee, Christina Carlsson ..............................77
Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce
Your helping HAND for 25 years The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1989 and inaugurated by the Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf. We are celebrating our 25th birthday 2014. TSCC conducts an essential role in the Thai Swedish business environment. In addition, we are also a part of both the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce and the European ASEAN Business Centre in Thailand. Two times every year our magazine “ThaiSweden Review “is published. As a member you will be a subscriber and have your representatives and your company’s name published. The magazine features a variation of articles about business and lifestyle in both Sweden and Thailand.
How TSCC can be valuable for you? Lobbying; We are the extended link between the Thai or the Swedish government to help you with your business. We have connections all around the Thai – Swedish business society and a very competent board. Network; We are organizing different events for our members on a regular basis. A great example is our monthly networking. Competence; We have the competence to help you with diverse matters, but we also have aces to a very competent network. Furthermore, we arrange seminars with guest speakers
Premium As a premium member you will get extra publicity and banners on our website. 3 representatives in our Magazine “Thai Sweden Review” Invitations to all our events and seminars. Your logo in a large print on the banners we bring to events. Our monthly newsletter Corporate member; You will get 2 representatives in “Thai Sweden Review”. Bring a friend for free to our events. Your company name on our website Invitations to are events and seminars. Our monthly newsletter. Individual: You will get one representative on our website, and in “Thai Sweden Review” Invitations to our events and seminars. Our monthly newsletter
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