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INFORMA The Business Magazine of the Thai - Italian Chamber of Commerce
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President's Message Federico Cardini President
PRESIDENT Mr. Federico Cardini VICE PRESIDENTS Mr. Simone Callai Ms. Mallika Esposito Seu Margherita BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mr. Andrea Gallucci Mr. Brian K. Prasomsri Mr. Chakrit Benedetti Mr. Enzo Massimo Chiappa Dr. Francesco Pensato Mr. Luca Bernardinetti Mr. Rene Okanovic Mr. Yongyudht Teeravithayapinyo DESIGN AND ART DIRECTION: Ms. Sasithorn Amartmontee EDITOR Mr. Michele Tomea ADVERTISING CONTACT Mr. Mufaddal Jafferjee (MJ) Sales & Marketing Manager Tel: +66 2 255 8695 Ext. 103 E-mail: marketing@thaitch.org Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce 1126/2 Vanit Building II, Room 1601B 16th Floor, New Petchburi Rd., Makkasan, Rajdhevee, Bangkok 10400 Tel: +66 2 253 9909, +66 2 255 8695 Fax: +66 2 253 9896 E-mail: secretarygeneral@thaitch.org TICC STAFF: Mr. Michele Tomea Secretary General Mr. Giacomo Iobizzi Deputy Secretary General Mr. Mufaddal Jafferjee (MJ) Sales & Marketing Manager Ms. Chenchira Boonchuai Membership Executive Ms. Sasithorn Amartmontee Media and Editorial Manager Ms. Sirintip Chungasa Accounting Manager Mr. Nattapong Phalathikom Event Coordinator SCAN-MEDIA REPRESENTATIVE Mr. Gregers Moller PUBLISHER Scand-Media Corp., Ltd. 211 Soi Prasert Manukitch 29, Prasert Manukitch Road, Chorakaebua, Ladprao, Bangkok 10230 Tel: +66 2 943 7166-8 Fax: +66 2 943 7169 Mr. Finn Balslev Director of Marketing Scand-Media Corp., Ltd. Tel: +66 2 943 7166 Ext. 116 Fax. +66 2 943 7169 Mobile: +66 81 866 2577 Email: finn@scandmedia.com www.scandmedia.com
Dear TICC Members and Friends, I would like to extend my greetings for the fall season to all. I am delighted to present you the last issue of INFORMA for 2020 that comes with information about business in Italy from our partners and information about products for Thailand market. Our accomplishments in the last few months were impressive although the situation from the COVID-19 emergency has jeopardized several businesses in Thailand and all over the world: the TICC has grown in members and is pushing forward to activate new projects. We aim to work together with our five exceptional international school members through the Educational Hub and the School Round Table Discussion to understand the fundamentals of education offerings, conduct synergies and educational programs sharing similar interests. Furthermore, on September 24, 2020, the TICC organized the “True Italian Taste, Authentic Italian Table: All you need is cooking PIZZA”. The project is under the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs at PEPPINA, Sukhumvit 31, Bangkok with several sponsors, namely, Allied Metals, KCG Corporation, East West Trading & Agencies, Italasia Trading, Union P., San Benedetto, and Cirio. Our commitment for promoting the excellency of the Italian business with the support of the Thai entrepreneurs are bringing us to organize the event Masterclass about the Tuscan cusine: Toscana, il territorio e i suoi prodotti, at Kudo Restaurant in Phuket on this November 27, 2020 as well. For this issue of INFORMA, I would like to thank the contributors who sent us articles on several topics, including Smart City: A Solution to a more Livable Future by the Board of Investment of Thailand, the New “Posiplus” Dalmec Industrial Manipulators of Italmec Siam, the medical article: Chocolate cyst and MIS from Bangkok Hospital, Economic Outlook for Thailand by RsA Asia and other insightful articles from our member companies. Given the importance and TICC’s focus on corporate social responsibility’ activities, this December 15, 2020 at Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, the Chamber is willing to welcome you all to join the Charity Gala Dinner, the biggest and most important annual event that celebrate the end of the year together with a special support towards people in need. Thank you to all our members for the support you have shown us and for actively being a part of our Chamber. I look forward to a continued relationship in 2021! Arrivederci, Federico Cardini
ABOUT US The Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce (TICC) is a private, non-profit organization which has a network of companies from all around the world but mostly focusing on Italian and Thai companies with its headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand. The main goal of the Chamber is to enhance cooperation between Italy and Thailand, by developing programs of common interest in order to increase the awareness between organizations and public administrations in the two countries. In order to reach its goals, TICC constantly organizes activities, seminars, commercial missions, networking events and meetings to promote the development of commercial activities as well as industrial and cultural collaboration between organizations and entrepreneurs both Thai and Italian. TICC is a member of Assocamerstero (the association of Italian Chamber of Commerce abroad) (http://www.assocamerestero.it), the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT) (http://www.jfcct.org) and is one of the founding partners of the European ASEAN Business Center (EABC)
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SMART CITY: A SOLUTION TO A MORE LIVABLE FUTURE
Chocolate Cyst and MIS
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New Dalmec Industrial Manipulator: “Posiplus”
Economic outlook for Thailand and Asia Pacific region 2021
MEET CHIARA: THE EXPAT WHO DREAMS OF TEACHING THAILAND TO SPEAK ITALIAN..................................................15 TRUE ITALIAN TASTE, AUTHENTIC ITALIAN TABLE: ALL YOU NEED IS COOKING PIZZA........................................................16 RISO SCOTTI EXCLUSIVE TASTING BY KCG CORPORATION.................................................................................................18 TICC SCHOOL ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION...........................................................................................................................21 - INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BANGKOK (ISB)........................................................................................................22 - KIS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL..............................................................................................................................24 - SHEWSBURY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL...............................................................................................................25 - BANGKOK PATANA .............................................................................................................................................26 - BANGKOK PREP....................................................................................................................................................27 NEW MEMBERS.......................................................................................................................................................................28 UPCOMING EVENTS AND FAIRS............................................................................................................................................30
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SMART CITY: A SOLOTION TO A MORE LIVABLE FUTURE
SMART CITY: A SOLUTION TO A MORE LIVABLE FUTURE
With innovations and technology bringing about significant disruption to the various aspects of our lives over the past decade, citizens around the world are becoming ever more accustomed to the convenience of services and activities made available online or even on their phones. Urban development is another aspect of modern life that has undergone a period of innovation-driven change recently, with technology and data increasingly employed to combat the challenges of pollution, waste, and traffic congestion that all increase as cities grow. To ensure that urban growth also means improved quality of life for city dwellers, government and municipal leaders around the world are now exploring the process of transforming their urban areas into so-called “Smart Cities.” The term smart city describes a concept rather than a defined technology. It is, therefore, hard to provide an exact definition. Despite the broad terminology, it is clear that an overarching element of the concept is the integration of digital technology across all key city functions. Perhaps the most concise definition is the one provided by the World Bank, which explained the concept of the smart city as “A technology-intensive city, with sensors
and highly efficient public services, thanks to information that is gathered in real time by thousands of interconnected devices.” This article will explore how the concept of the smart city is applied in three different contexts, starting with a broad overview of the global picture, before focusing on the regional level in ASEAN, and finally concluding with a look at the national context of Thailand. Smart World With the world’s urban population continuing to grow, the concept of the smart city is becoming increasingly relevant for governments around the world as they seek to manage their limited resources to meet increasing demands through the integration of technology and innovation. Europe is currently more urbanized than Asia, with 73% of European citizens now living in urban areas, compared to 48% in Asia, but urbanization is a global trend. While around 55% of the world’s population is living in an urban area or city, that figure is set to continue rising. According to the United Nations, it is estimated that two-thirds of the global population will be living in cities by 2050. Around the world, there are currently 28 megacities of more than 10 million inhabitants, with this number expected to reach
41 by 2030. Due to this seemingly relentless global urbanization, there is an increasing demand for cities that are efficient and smart. Smart ASEAN The region is driven by its urban economy as it is reported that most of the growth across ASEAN countries is contributed by cities. By 2030, the region is predicted to have 90 million people living in urban areas, while the middleweight cities with a population of between 200,000 to 2 million are expected to account for 40% of the region’s growth, according to figures released by the ASEAN Secretariat. This rapid urbanization of ASEAN presents many challenges, such as congestion, poor water/air quality, poverty, rising inequality, and safety. In response, Singapore came up with the proposal to establish the ASEAN Smart Cities Network (ASCN) in 2018 with the aim of synergizing the efforts of member states in developing their own Smart Cities. The network will serve as a collaborative platform where up to three cities in each member state will work together toward the common goal of smart and sustainable urban development. Under the ASCN, ASEAN has established the ASEAN Smart Cities Framework which includes 6 development focus areas: civic and social, health and well-being, safety and security, quality environment, built infrastructure, and industry and innovation. These areas are identified in order for the region to reach three strategic objectives. 1. Competitive Economy: a Smart City should be able to provide inclusive opportunities for its people to achieve economic security while leaving no one behind. A digital and creative economy will also be focused on this objective as it is hoped to be the growth engine that will create more jobs and attract more investment to sustain itself. 2. Sustainable Environment: this objective is to ensure the long-term viability and ac-
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cessibility of a healthy ecosystem as well as to enhance disaster resilience and mitigate climate change impacts.
49.2% of Thailand’s total population now living in urban areas and cities.
To achieve these strategic regional outcomes, ASEAN governments are focusing on integrating a masterplan designed to enable governments to create and manage urban domains which will help to balance the outcomes in all three objectives.
To address the issues of Thailand’s continuing urbanization, the government appointed the National Smart City Steering Committee in 2016 to ensure the country followed a policy of smart urbanization. Chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister, the committee integrated the talents and cooperation of three Ministries: Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, and Ministry of Energy. The committee has also launched the National Smart City Master Plan. Running from 2017 to 2021, the five-year roadmap aims to develop seven cities in the first year, eight cities in the second year, and 25 cities between the third and fifth year.
Smart Thailand In line with the ASCN, Thailand endorsed Bangkok, Chonburi, and Phuket as its pilot cities within the network. The provinces in which these three cities are located represent prime examples of how Thailand is in its process of transforming from a predominantly rural country into an increasingly urban one as the steady migration of the Thai population to urban areas shows no sign of relenting. According to Statista, while 39.95% of the Thai population resided in urban areas in 2007, this figure has gradually increased over the years with a reported
With the masterplan in place, Thailand is now seeking ways to finance the smart city models across the country. As the government is not in a position to achieve its objectives without external support, a number of investment opportunities have been opened up to companies and investors, allowing the private sector to play an active role in shaping the future of smart cities in Thailand. Activities in the smart city sector are eligible for the maximum incentive from the BOI of an 8-year corporate income tax exemption under the condition that such activities meet all 7 aspects of the BOI
3. High Quality of Life: this aspect focuses on the social, physical and psychological wellbeing of the city’s inhabitants. The smart city should promote equal access to social infrastructures such as education, healthcare, public facilities, and other resources needed to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life.
smart city measures, namely: Smart Living, Smart People, Smart Governance, Smart Economy, Smart Mobility, Smart Energy, and Smart Environment. Activities qualifying in fewer standards will receive a 5-year CIT exemption. For further details about privileges, conditionality and application process, please visit www.boi.go.th. Source: Thailand Investment Review: TIR, Vol.29, No.3 March 2019 – available at https://www.boi.go.th/upload/content/ TIR_Newsletter_March2019_NEW_5cb94487ea394.pdf
The Board of Investment of Thailand 555 Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road., Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand Tel : (+66) 2553 8111 Fax : (+66) 2553 8315 E-Mail : head@boi.go.th
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NEW DALMEC INDUSTRIAL MANIPULATOR: “POSIPLUS”
New Dalmec Industrial Manipulator: “Posiplus” The newest model of Dalmec Industrial Manipulator is now launching Dalmec expands its offer to meet the changing needs of the world market by integrating its range of Manipulators with a new dual cable manipulator for high weight capacities. POSIPLUS is a double cable manipulator with high load capacities, capable of handling loads up to 200 kg and reaching working radius up to 4500 mm. The new manipulator still has the same standard of Dalmec manipulator which are “Weightless” picking and moving of the products, Moving the materials quickly, accurately and safely, Easy to use and operate, and also customized and designed in specific movements as customer requirements. Dalmec manipulators are world renowned for their outstanding design and technological qualities, for various unique components covered by international patents, and strong specialization with specific solutions for each product sector.
Italmec Siam Co., Ltd. The Emporio Place, N. 93/351 Building C, 8th Floor, Soi Sukhumvit 24, Klong Ton, Klong Toei, Bangkok 10110 Phone: +66 2117 2935 Fax: +66 2117 2936 Email: cellini@italmecsiam.co.th; rastgul@italmecsiam.co.th Website: www.italmecgroup.com
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CHOCOLATE CYST AND MIS
Chocolate Cyst and MIS Chocolate cyst should not be overlooked. It might lead to infertility. One of the most common reproductive disorders especially in women aged over 35 that leads to being infertile is chocolate cyst. Chocolate cyst is an ovarian cyst filled with old blood. This condition is frequently found in women with endometriosis, a condition that tissue which normally lines inside of the uterus (called the endometrium) grows outside the uterus. Untreated chocolate cyst does not only cause serious complications, such as ruptured cysts and severe internal bleeding, but it also significantly increases the chance of infertility. “Laparoscopic gynecologic surgery” is a minimally invasive procedure to safely remove ovarian cysts through smaller incisions, resulting in less pain, fewer complications as well as a faster recovery time. Patients can quickly return to their normal lives and activities without delays.
Dr. Yingchi Wang Obstetrician and Gynecologist (Gynecologic Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Surgery) Women’s Health Center, Bangkok Hospital
Get to know “chocolate cyst”
Treatment of chocolate cysts
Chocolate cyst (also known as ovarian endometrioma) is noncancerous, fluid-filled sac with brown, melted chocolate-like appearance. It develops as a result of a condition in which uterine endometrial cells grow outside the uterus (endometriosis). Some of the tissue can attach to the ovary and form a growth. The size of the cyst will usually be enlarged from previous menstrual blood and tissue that fill the cavity of the cyst. A chocolate cyst can affect one or both sides of the ovary. It may occur as a single cyst or multiple ones. Besides endometriosis, contributing factors to chocolate cyst include genetics, reverse direction of menstrual flow, immune disorders, injuries during cesarean delivery, hormonal problems and severe pelvic infection.
Selected treatment entirely depends on size and location of cyst, disease severity, symptoms and individual patient’s conditions. Treatment options include medications (hormonal contraceptives such as birth control pills) and surgical approaches. “Laparoscopic gynecologic surgery” is a minimally invasive procedure to safely remove cysts via small incisions without having an open cut required in conventional surgery. The surgical instruments including a laparoscope (a narrow tube with a camera) are inserted through these small incisions. This allows surgeons to clearly visualize all dimensions of gynecologic organs displayed on a monitoring screen before having the cysts removed accurately and safely. Laparoscopic surgery results in less pain and more safety associated with fewer post-operative complications, such as lower rate of infections, less blood loss and less fibrosis formation after surgery. More importantly, faster recovery time and shorter hospital stay enable patients to quickly return to their daily lives and activities.
Signs and symptoms of chocolate cyst Typical findings include an increased endometrial thickness, severe pelvic pain before, during or after menstrual periods and irregular menstrual patterns. Other related symptoms are pain during sexual intercourse, digestive problems, bloating and painful bowel movement. Complications often involve ovarian torsion and cyst ruptures. Cystic ovarian masses that develop after menopause might turn to be cancerous. Diagnosis of chocolate cysts
Although there is no definite way to prevent chocolate cysts, regular pelvic exams help to ensure that changes in the ovaries are diagnosed as early as possible. It is highly recommended to be alert to changes in your monthly cycle, including unusual symptoms. If abnormal sign or symptom arises, immediate medical attention should be sought in order to receive accurate diagnosis and timely treatments before disease progresses.
To diagnose chocolate cysts, the gynecologists usually perform pelvic examination combined with a pelvic ultrasound (radiological imaging test). Created images from ultrasound scan clearly reveal the abnormalities of uterus and ovaries on a video screen.
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RSA ASIA: ECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR THAILAND AND ASIA PACIFIC REGION 2021
Economic outlook for Thailand and Asia Pacific region 2021 The World Bank has released their latest Asia Pacific Economic Update for October 2020, which shows the strong economic and social impact of COVID-19 across the Far East region. According to the report’s data, regional growth in 2020 will be 0.9 percent: this is the lowest rate of growth in 50 years and needs to be carefully considered; the forecast for China predicts a level of growth of about 2 percent which is an improvement from the 1 percent estimation in June, however other countries throughout the region will enter into a recession, with an average contraction of about 3.5 percent. The only economies in the Asia Pacific region besides China which are forecasted to achieve growth are Vietnam at an estimated 2.8 percent rate and Myanmar at a 2 percent rate, in contrast the micronations in the Pacific Islands, especially Fiji, are forecasted to suffer a sever contraction in their economies. There has been a large contraction in the level of economic and industrial activity throughout the region with a drastic reduction in the volume of trade and international travel, particularly affecting countries which heavily rely upon tourism as an important source of their income. This reliance upon tourism for a significant part of national income has been compounded in the poorest countries with a lower infrastructure budget, which have a low level of social protection for their inhabitants. These nations have been severely affected with a resultant increase in 2020 of the population deemed to be below the poverty line by more than 38 million (below the poverty line corresponds to an income of less than 5.5 dollars per day). The most severely
impacted of these nations are the Pacific mico-states of Palau, Micronesia and the Marshall Islands, all of which lie within the American sphere of influence. Despite a gloomy global economic outlook and the general slowdown of 2020, the Asian Development Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have both projected a strong rebound for Southeast Asia’s economies in 2021. These projections range from 4.7 percent from the Asian Development Bank, to 6.2 percent according to the IMF World Economic Outlook. The IMF estimates that advanced economies including the US and UK will grow 4.8 percent in 2021. The World Bank’s estimates for the Asia Pacific region support the IMF and Asian Development Bank predictions, and are also quite positive for the whole region. Beijing’s expected growth rate for next year is 7.9 percent, while the overall development of the other economies in the region will rebound by up to 5.1 percent on average. The top economic performers in the Asia Pacific region in 2021, aside from China, are Malaysia at 6.3 percent, Myanmar at 5.9 percent, Mongolia at 5.6 percent, the Philippines at 5.3percent and Vietnam are all forecasted to grow in 2021. The Thai economy is expected to resume growth in 2021, which is being foreshadowed by a softer contraction than expected in the manufacturing sector in almost all categories, which aligns with the gradual recovery in the merchandise exports and domestic spending. Although the tourism industry, which contributes approximately 10% of the value of the Thai economy has contracted severely, with no foreign tourist
Lorenzo Riccardi RsA Asia Tax Advisors arriving for the fifth consecutive month in September, this October the very first flight of tourists landed on a flight from China. These tourists who arrived in are the first in a “Special Tourist Visa” programme devised by Thai and Chinese authorities to restore step by step a sector of the economy that welcomed almost 40 million foreign visitors last year. The relaunching of Chinese tourism to Thailand is a welcome boon for the Thai economy. Thailand was one of the top overseas destinations for Chinese tourists in 2019, where they account for by far the largest number of visitors to Thailand by nationality.
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MEET CHIARA: THE EXPAT WHO DREAMS OF TEACHING THAILAND TO SPEAK ITALIAN
Meet Chiara the expat who dreams of teaching Thailand to speak Italian Hi Chiara can you briefly introduce yourself? My name is Chiara Gasparotti, I’m from Brescia but I live on Koh Samui. I studied languages in high school, earned a bachelor’s degree in Italian literature and a master’s degree in Sociology from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. I’m currently Director of Studies at Mind Your Language Thailand, head teacher of Italian and English, founder of the Italian Certification Centre PLIDA Thailand and a teacher trainer. Why Samui? I came to Samui in 2014 to take a TEFL certificate to teach English. At the time I was teaching English at Wall Street English and I needed to get certified. I have been teaching English and Italian since my university days. As soon as I got my TEFL certificate I was offered a teaching job by a language school. Little I knew how life changing that job offer would be. My plan was to teach in Thailand 3 months and go back to Italy. Reality is that I set up the foreign language department of that school from scratch, creating the whole syllabus and in a few months all my classes were fully booked. To my great surprise, I started to get inquiries to teach Italian as well. Mind Your Language Thailand, the school that hired me then, is the same for which I am still working now. It was opened in 2001 as a Thai Language School by the best teacher I’ve met in my teaching career. His name is Jom and he’s my husband now. But that’s another story…
What type of students of Italian do you have? During my time in Thailand I’ve met students from every walk of life. I teach mainly adults. I’ve had students who learn Italian because they have an Italian heritage and want to preserve their Italianità, other students join my classes because they are fascinated by Italy and its culture. Recently, I’ve been working with students who need to prepare for the B1 exam to apply for the Italian citizenship or the B2 exam to enroll into Italian Universities. What are your short term and long term projects? As much as I’m a doer, I’m a dreamer. When in 2016 Società Dante Alighieri in Rome asked me why I wanted to open an Italian Certification Centre on Samui, I answered I felt I had the responsibility to proudly represent Italy in my host country. This is what I still want to do. PLIDA Thailand opened in 2017 and this year Dante Rome has extended our partnership for 3 more years. I’ve worked mainly as an English teacher and teacher trainer for the past years, but once forced home by the lockdown I decided that 2020 and 2021 would be dedicated to Italian only. And I bet on online classes to reach more students offering them an Italian course taught in a very upbeat way. We use a method, called T.M.C. that works on the development of the muscle memory. My biggest challenge has been to use it to teach a language like Italian that has such a complex structure. I’ve done a massive job creating resources that could help online classes be as interactive as my in-class lessons are and so far my commitment has paid off. My long term objective is to expand outside of Samui becoming a guiding light for all students in Thailand who want to achieve their learning goal in a fast, effective and fun way and to make them love Italiano as much as I do.
Mind Your Language l Thailand Address: 142/7 Moo 1, Bophut, Koh Smui, Surat Thani 84320 WhatsApp: +66 (0)97 192 0294 LINE: +66 (0) 97 192 0294 Email: chaweng@mindyourlanguagethailand.com Facebook: mindyourlanguageschoolkohsamui
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TRUE ITALIAN TASTE, AUTHENTIC ITALIAN TABLE: ALL YOU NEED IS COOKING PIZZA
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of KBirr, the only certified beer AVPN, Eng. Giuseppe Krauss, owner of Scugnizzo Napoletano and designer of the only electric oven to have obtained the AVPN certification, resulting equal to cooking in a wood oven, and Dr. Francesco Cioffi brand ambassador for AVPN and ALMA and country manager of the aforementioned brand, which coordinated the arrival in Bangkok and the availability of the products of all the technical sponsors. We would like to thank our influencer guests for joined us the cooking class: - Khun Boss and team from BossKerati Channel - Chef Quest, Chef Paope, Chef Jah from Master Chef Thailand - Khun Mint Nawinda from Channel 3 - Khun Valentina Ploy, Singer - Gin Roo Dupang, Food Influencer - Padthai.Co - The People - Fove Food Tour Moreover, the event would not be happened without our generous sponsorship brought by Allied Metals (Thailand) Co., Ltd., KCG Corporation, East West Trading & Agencies Co., Ltd, Italasia Trading (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Tom CASAVA, Union P Co., Ltd., Scugnizzonapoletano (certified electric oven for pizza cooking), KBirr, San Benedetto, Cirio, Filata, Galbani, and Caputo. All the staff of the TICC would like to thank you again and hope to see you in our next event.
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RISO SCOTTI EXCLUSIVE TASTING BY KCG CORPORATION
RISO SCOTTI EXCLUSIVE TASTING BY KCG CORPORATION The Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with KCG Corporation held an unique rice tasting event on the 30th of September 2020 to promote the newly imported Riso Scotti – a world renowned Italian Rice company founded in 1860 in Pavia and specialized in the production and export in 85 countries of Italian rice for Risotto. During this event the full Riso Scotti selection available in Thailand has been introduced for the very first time to the audience. The event was limited to Food and Beverage professionals as chefs, restaurant owners, hotel purchasing managers and Italian food lovers.
We would like to sincerely thank KCG Corporation for their continuous commitment in bringing delightful Italian brands in Thailand, Riso Scotti for their excellent Arborio and Carnaroli rice, chef Anna Borrasi of Italian Osteria to host this special tasting event for all our Food and Beverage’s guests. Finally, we would like to thank Herba Bangkok for their firm support on bringing Riso Scotti in the Thai market.
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TICC SCHOOL ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION
TICC SCHOOL ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION The Thai-Italian Chamber of commerce (TICC) held the first “School Round Table Discussion” on the 1st of October 2020 held at TICC. Part of this round table discussion was joined by our 5 exceptional international school members part of TICC. The agenda of the round table was to understand the fundamentals of education offerings in Thailand, understanding how each school is distinct from one another and to recognize any potential opportunities or links to Italy. The purpose of this collaboration is to create an umbrella, where each unique school can come together and work together in the sphere of an educational hub. We aim to work together with our member schools and conduct synergies and educational programs sharing similar interests. We would like to thank International School Bangkok our Gold Members, KIS International school, Shrewsbury International School, Bangkok Patana School and Bangkok Prep for joining the discussion and sharing insightful information to us.
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TICC SCHOOL ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION: INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BANGKOK (ISB)
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BANGKOK (ISB) Mission: Through outstanding teaching and learning in a nurturing environment, ISB inspires students to achieve their academic and personal potential; be passionate, reflective and learners; become caring global citizens, and lead healthy, active, balanced lifestyles. Established in 1951, the first international school in Bangkok. Known as a school for the whole family. • Campus: Entire Campus equipped with all facilities and a wide range of activities located in the North of Bangkok. ISB also involves parents in organizing activities. Parents also have a community office and center on the campus. • Curriculum: International curriculum, U.S. curriculum, International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) • Language Education: Foreign and Native Language programs, EAL and Transitions programs. • Learning and Design Center: Educational development lab used to benefit the student’s curriculum and responsible for bringing in different curriculums into ISB. • Diversity: Students of 53 nationalities. • Education hierarchy: Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle and High. • ISB Environmental Wilderness Campus: 2 hours outside Bangkok, facility equipped with accommodation, with outdoor activities like Kayaking, rock climbing and swimming. • Facilities: Full-time psychologists at school, health clinic, athletics, performing arts, etc.
• Extra-Curricular activities: Gymnastics, Wrestling, Rugby, Tennis, Scouts, Baseball, Dance, Art. Links to Italy: After school program totally dedicated to Italian (Italian coursework, culture, language, film & cinema) Universities our students graduated to: • Politecnico de Milano • Bocconi University INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BANGKOK Address: 39/7 Soi Nichada Thani, Samakee Road, Pakkret, Nonthaburi 11120, Thailand Tel: +66-2-963-5800 | Fax: +66-2-583-5432 Website: www.isb.ac.th
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TICC SCHOOL ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION: KIS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
KIS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Mission: To offer a challenging and dynamic international education that inspires and supports students in developing knowledge, skills, and characteristics to take responsible action for the betterment of their local and global communities. • Curriculum: International Baccalaureate (IB) for 3-19 years. One of the very few schools with an IB Primary, Middle Years and Diploma Program concentrated on critical thinking, independence and ownership of learning. 75% of the grades for the IB Diploma depend on exams and the remaining 25% in class learning. • Campus: Centrally located in Bangkok. • Diversity: Students from 55 nationalities. • Member of AISAA and is a candidate school with BISAC • Extracurricular activities: Whole range of extracurricular activities such as Football, Taekwondo, Rock Band and Student Council. Academic Clubs include: World Scholar’s Cup, Robotics Club, Coding Club • Scholarships: Academic and financial scholarships up to 30%, unique refugee scholarship program and One Million Baht Scholarship Program • Language classes: 30-40% achieve Bilingual Diploma • KIS Cares: Buddy System Program to help all new students transition to KIS. Grade 6-12 have pastoral care system; Family System which builds the community and connectedness between students.
Links to Italy: Affiliation with top universities in Italy including: • Accademia Italiana Fashion and Design Institute – Fashion • Politecnico di Milano – Architecture • Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Campus di Milano) – Communication Management • External tutors are supported by KIS and two types of programs are available: 1) Language Acquisition: Italian students living abroad are assisted in acquiring Italian language. 2) Language Literature framework: For interested students looking to learn Italian language through a literature framework.
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TICC SCHOOL ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION: SHREWSBURY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
SHREWSBURY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL • Commitment to preparation: “We are preparing your sons and daughters to leave, from the moment they arrive.” • Academic: Leading examination results in the region for IGCSE and A-Level providing our students the opportunities to access elite Universities of their choice including Oxbridge and Ivy League institutions. • A clear academic pathway: Structured through the English National Curriculum from 3 to 18 years: Play learning, Forest School pedagogy at age 3 and 4 leads to increasingly independent learning throughout the school. In the Senior School our discovery based Key Stage 3 curriculum leads to focus at IGCSE and A-Level as students develop competency and hone in on their university aspiration. • Enhanced provision through co-curriculum: Opportunities for Year 1 upwards to experience a wide range of opportunities outside the classroom with a balance of participation, performance and challenge. • Sports: Commitment to Sports and physical activity. For example: Tennis, Football, Basketball, Swimming. Elite level pathways beyond Shrewsbury can lead to sports scholarships. A process supported by our Higher Education team. • Partnerships: Shrewsbury looks to form partnerships with the outside world. For example, the Equity Partnership Networking with JD Central and the Equitable Education Fund to develop and improve products from disadvantaged communities across Thailand to be sold via e-commerce. Musical training and support is widely encouraged with frequent performances. • Academic Enrichment Opportunities: Research projects, science experimental projects, and critical thinking courses are given a lot of priority with plenty of debating & discussion. • Facilities: Unique riverside campus, purpose-built facilities enhanced by provision of new Senior School and sports facilities from August 2021. These buildings are specially designed with the support of our ‘student voice’. • Modern learning: Focus on flexible furnishing and spaces so that students are in charge of what and how they want to learn, lots of openness and green spaces which can be seen in Early Years Garden linking with our Forest School concept. • Global School: Shrewsbury campuses in Thailand (Riverside and City Campuses), Hong Kong and with further schools planned in China. UK Sister school founded in 1552
Links to Italy: • Several Shrewsbury students have opted to study at Italian Universities over the past few years. • Consistent representation of Italian nationals in our student community. 1% of our whole school community amongst the 40 nations represented. • You-Time program: An extensive after-school program that has recently included Italian language, cultural activities and cooking classes. Activities such as this help students to understand different cultures. • Collaborations with Italian restaurants and businesses support our commitment to Internationalism and enhance specific community events such as the Farmers Market and International Food Fair. CITY CAMPUS Tel: +66 2 203 1222 | Email: enquiries-city@shrewsbury.ac.th Address: 982 Rim Klong Samsen Road (Rama 9), Bang Kapi, Huai Kwang, Bangkok 10310. Thailand. Website: www.shrewsbury.ac.th/city
RIVERSIDE Tel: +66 2 675 1888 | Email: enquiries@shrewsbury.ac.th Address: 1922 Charoen Krung Road, Wat Prayakrai, Bang Kholame, Bangkok 10120, Thailand. Website: www.shrewsbury.ac.th/riverside Nov-Dec 2020
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TICC SCHOOL ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION: BANGKOK PATANA SHCOOL
BANGKOK PATANA SCHOOL Mission: “Bangkok Patana’s mission is to ensure that students of different nationalities grow to their full potential as independent learners in a caring British international community.” • Non-profit school governed by a foundation board and accredited by CIS and an IB World School. • Fees: Are based on governance and running costs making them cheaper than other schools in the top tier. • Curriculum: Original British School in Bangkok with a history of over 60 years to provide a modern British style education to expat children, which is still a key core focus of Bangkok Patana. The courses and subjects are unique being the only school in the world to teach atomic theory in primary school. Students complete the IB Diploma Program in their last two years of school. • Enrollment not academically selective: Enrollment is not focused on academic tests, but Bangkok Patana strongly believes in working with students from all academic backgrounds, not just those who score well on standardized tests. • Facilities: Creative learning spaces and outdoor classes. • Diversity: Students from 62 nationalities- one of the most diverse schools in Bangkok. • Teaching approach: Holistic Learning approach- preparing children for the future. This means developing rigor and perseverance to help them pursue their dreams and goals. • Counselors: Six career counsellors first ask children what their dream
school is and then their second option. (82% of the students getting into the school of their choice) Counselors travel the world with the student’s interest in mind trying to get these students into their dream schools. Bangkok Patana have curriculum specialists as well, but equally value their physical development specialists, music and dance specialists and well-being counsellors. Links to Italy: • Students from Bangkok Patana also go to universities in Italy such as Bocconi University. BANGKOK PATANA SCHOOL Address: 643 La Salle Road (Sukhumvit 105), Bangna Tai, Bangna, Bangkok 10260, Thailand Telephone : +66 (0) 2785 2200 | Fax : +66 (0) 2785 2399 Email: reception@patana.ac.th; admissions@patana.ac.th Website: www.patana.ac.th
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TICC SCHOOL ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION: BANGKOK PREP
BANGKOK PREP Mission: To be an outstanding learning community, that is internationally minded, inspiring all members to achieve their potential. • Community vision: United by 11 life values that were chosen by the whole community of parents, students and staff: Communicators, Honest, Responsible, Problem Solvers, Resource ful, Community Minded, Caring, Team Workers, Respectful, Active Learners, Internationally Minded. The school selects one life value to focus on during each academic month and all the values are interwoven throughout everything that Bangkok Prep does. • Location: One school on two campuses, both in prime locations in the heart of Sukhumvit. The Primary campus is steps away from the Thong Lor BTS station, and the Secondary Campus is on Sukhumvit 77 nearby the On Nut BTS station. • Courses: The Primary school has a thematic approach to the curriculum integrating a variety of subjects through exciting themes such as “Global Pioneers” and “Epic Empires.” Throughout the whole school, the curriculum prepares children for life beyond the classroom by integrating with the UN’s 17 Global Goals, providing sustainable development initiatives, opportunities for charity work and service projects as well as ensuring students are internationally minded. • Curriculum: Truly British Education from 3 – 18 years old. In Nursery and Reception, the Early Years Foundation Stage is followed, and in Year 1 – Year 6 children follow the National Curriculum of England. In Secondary, students have a broad and balanced curriculum in Year 7 to Year 9 that helps them to prepare for selecting their subject choices in upper school. Secondary children complete IGCSEs in Year 10 and Year 11 and A-levels in Year 12 and Year 13. In addition, all students learn about intercultural approaches to learning and working, and develop a healthy mind and body through PE and PSHE. They also contribute positively to local and global communities through community service and have the opportunity to complete an Extended Project Qualification. • Extra-curricular activities (ECAs): There are 136 – 155 extracurricular activities available for students to access, and on average students will participate in 3 – 4 ECAs/week. These include but are not limited to: music, sports, robotics, rock climbing, enterprise projects, inline skating and languages. Bangkok Prep is also passionate about developing children beyond the curriculum with regular house events, service projects and charity work, trips and residentials. There are also extensive opportunities for student leadership such as Eco Teams, House Captains, Change Makers, Academic, Creative Arts and Sports Prefects and Student Council. • Passionate about sustainability: First School in Thailand to receive the sustainability Green Flag award, regular trips to Bangkok Forest Campus for children to immerse themselves into nature and participate in a forest school curriculum. Also, the first school to team up with New Balance to create sustainable sports kits. • Diversity: The school offers a nurturing international learning community with 50 nationalities speaking 30 different languages. Diversity is regularly celebrated through themed days, events and international partnerships. • Community Approach: A city-centered school, with a mid-sized atmosphere due to focus on its community through regular parent workshops, immersion curriculum days, parent forums, themed events led by parents and outreach projects in local communities. • Student Support Services: There are many services available to students including access to counselling, learning support, English as an Additional Language provision, University Guidance Counsellors, a University Enrichment Officer and a Head of Careers and Student Pathways. Links to Italy: • 11 Italian children • Peace Crane Project with Italian schools. • Mystery Skype in the classroom: Students join a classroom abroad and try to guess where the classroom is • As the courses are thematic, there are numerous courses related to Italy such as Roman history. • Italian themed events PRIMARY CAMPUS: 23 SUKHUMVIT 53, VADHANA, BANGKOK | SECONDARY CAMPUS: 77 SUKHUMVIT 77, VADHANA, BANGKOK Tel: +66 (0) 2700 5858 | Email: admissions@bkkprep.ac.th | Website: www.bkkprep.ac.th Nov-Dec 2020
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NEW MEMBERS
NEW MEMBERS
6-INFINITY (THAILAND) CO., LTD. Address: 10/95, 6th Floor, The Trendy Building, Sukhumvit 13, Klongtoey-nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Tel./Fax: +66 2625 2650 Email: mail@6-infinity.com Website: www.6-infinity.com
C.P.S. GROUP S.P.A. Address: Via Emilia Levante n.281 Castel Bolognese, 48014, Italy Tel: +39 0546 653711 Email: cpscastelbolognese@legalmail.it Website: www.cps-group.com
FULCRUM REALTORS CO., LTD. Address: 285/2 Ekkamai 15, Sukhumvit 63 Road, Klongton Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (0) 9 2272 1242 Email: alisha@fulcrumventures.asia Website: www.panaravilla.com
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ARIES MORE SRL Address: Via Federico Borromeo, 4, 20017 Rho, MILAN, Italy. Tel: +39 02 93903875 Email: info@ariesmore.com Website: www.ariesmore.com
CASPIAN TRADING CO., LTD. Address: 11131, 11th Floor, Mercury Tower, 540 Ploenchit Road, Bangkok 10330 Phone: +66 8 3258 6060 Email: caviar@caspianhouseofcaviar.com Website: www.caspianhouseofcaviar. com
GEO ITALY SRL Address: Via G. Abbate 215 Castagnole Delle Lanze, Italy Phone: +39 0141 877368 Email: info@omarv.com Website: www.omarv.com
BANGKOK PREP Address: 23 Sukhumvit 53, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Phone: +66 2700 5858 Email: info@bkkprep.ac.th Website: bkkprep.ac.th
FRESYSTEM SPA Address: Via Riviera Di Chiaia 215 Napoli Italy. Phone: +39 081 400 816 Email: gestioneclienti@fresytem.com Website: www.cupiello.com
GLOBE EVOLUTION CO., LTD. Address: 454 M1 Nathai Road, Ao Nang, Krabi 81180 Email: ceo@globevolution.com Website: globevolution.com
NEW MEMBERS
NEW MEMBERS
GOOD DRINK 2018 CO., LTD. Address: 999/21 Soi Vibhavadirangsit 60 (Bangbua) Taladbangkhen, Laksi, Bangkok 10210 Tel: +66 2227 0150 Email: gooddrinks2018@gmail.com Website: gooddrink2018.co.th
ITALIAN AROY CO., LTD. Address: 289/65 Moo 3, San Phi Suea, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, 50300 Phone: +66 (0) 8 4329 0960 Email: italianaroy@gmail.com Website: italianaroy.com
SNOWBOY1990 (THAILAND) CO., LTD. Address: 1201/95 Ladprao 94 (Panjamit), Plabpla, Wangthonglang, Bangkok 10310 Tel.: +66 (0) 2559 2934 Email: info@snowboy1990.com Website: www.snowboy1990.com
LEGOR GROUP S.E. ASIA CO., LTD. Address: 29 Soi Sukhapiban 2, Soi 31, Dokmai, Praves, Bangkok 10250 Tel: +66 (0) 2727 008 Fax: +66 (0) 2727 0020 Email: info_lgsea@legor.com Website: www.legor.com
SAMITIVEJ PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED Address: SAMITIVEJ SUKHUMVIT, 133 Sukhumvit 49, Klongtan Nua, Vadhana, Bangkok 10110 Phone: +66 (0) 2022 2222 Email: info@samitivej.co.th Website: www.samitivejhospitals.com
UAC GLOBAL PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED Address: 1, TP&T Tower 19th, Soi Vibhavadirangsit 19, Vibhavadirangsit Road, Chatuchak , Bangkok 10900 Tel: +66 2936 1701-6 Fax: +66 2936 1700 Email: uacc@uac.co.th Website: www.uac.co.th
LENZI ASIA CO., LTD. Address: 69/1-2 Soi Ruamrudee 2 Lumpini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330 Tel: +66 2 001 0116 Email: info@lenzibangkok.com Website: lenzibangkok.com
SKYVIV COMPANY LIMITED Address: 102/99 Na Ranong Road, Loxley ICT1 Bldg.,Klong Toei, Klong Toei, Bangkok 10110 Tel.: +66 (0) 2348 8532 Email: info@skyviv.com Website: www.skyviv.com
UNION.P CP., LTD. Address: 100/123, Soi Putthamonthon Sai 2 Soi 24, Salathammasop, Taweewattana, Bangkok 10170 Tel: +66 2100 6336 Fax: +66 2100 6336 Email: info.unionp@yahoo.com Website: www.unionpshop.com
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UPCOMING FAIRS AND EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS AND FAIRS
NETWORKING: At The Sokhothai Bangkok The Business Networking to encourage companies, entrepreneurs and the business community to interact and meet with our Networks. 17th November 2020, 6:30 PM - onwards at Garden Villa, The Sukhothai Bangkok
Enhancing Sustainable Development towards Thrivability The conference agenda includes presentations from guest speakers that have years of experience in this area and will be sharing insightful content regarding sustainability and its challenges. 26th November 2020, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM at Montien Hotel, Surawong Bangkok
Agritechnica ASIA 2021
Within the global initiative of Italian cuisine in the world, the TICC will create a masterclass on Tuscan food in Phuket at the Kudo Italian Restaurant.
AGRITECHNICA ASIA emphasizes on agricultural engineering solutions that are both relevant and important to the development of agriculture in the Asian markets. Mechanization through modern machinery will increase significantly in the next decade mainly due to the growing labor shortages, more competition and therefore the requirement to reduce production costs.
The event will take place on Friday, 27th November at Kudo Beach Restaurant. This event is private and on invitation only.
The third edition of AGRITECHNICA ASIA will be held from 2729 May 2021 at BITEC, Bangkok
MASTERCLASS: Toscana, il territorio e i suoi prodotti
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“Bangkok Patana formed the foundation of who I am as a person today, from my love for all things creative (I learned how to shoot and develop photos in Patana’s very first dark room) to my passion for sustainable living through Environmental Studies class. The diverse programming helped me to cultivate a mindset for entrepreneurship where I can pull together my various skill sets and become an effective leader. “
Tarica Phung, Class of 1997, Owner Kinn Home, Texas
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Bangkok Patana is a not for profit, IB World School accredited by CIS
