Upcoming General Membership Events
- 09-Mar BOT Director's Meeting
- 10-Mar New Member Orientation, 4pm
- 10-Mar Social Networking at R Bar,Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong, 6pm
- 11-Mar Santa Fe Charibowl Tournament, FULLY BOOKED
- 15-Mar Student Briefing for McCombs School of Business
- 16-Mar Briefing:Assistant Sec. of State K Cambell on U.S.-Thai Relations
- 18-Mar USC Marshall School of Business Briefing, 7:00 am
- 25-Mar Monthly Luncheon with guest speaker Vikrom Komadit, 12.00noon
- 27-Mar YPC Adopt-a-School Dedication
- 06-Apr AMCHAM Office Closed for Chakri Day
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Upcoming Committee Events
- 09-Mar Food & Agri-Business Cmte: Thai Regulations for Food,FULLY BOOKED
- 10-Mar Joint SME and CSR: Affordable, Practical CSR Programs for SMEs
- 11-Mar TLC: Visit Makro Distribution facilities in Ticon Logistics Park
- 15-Mar Legal Cmte: Planning meeting, 12.00noon
- 16-Mar ICT Cmte: Smarter Planet , 7.30am
- 16-Mar Security: What to look for in Commercial Security Service, 12noon
- 18-Mar Customs & Excise Cmte., 9.00am
- 18-Mar Professional Women, Celebration of Wine-Central Wine Cellars, 6pm
- 19-Mar Manufacturing Cmte: Labor Update and Remaining Union-free 7.00am
- 23-Mar Business Economics Cmte., 7.30am
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NEW Articles & Reports
- 09-Mar Joe Geagea Speech - 2010 Government Appreciation Dinner, 8 March
- 09-Mar AMCHAM Sscholarship Application and Criteria - Thai
- 09-Mar 2009 President's Year-End Report
- 09-Mar 2009 AMCHAM Annual Financial Statements
- 08-Mar Making Thailand Easier to Live and Work for Business People
- 08-Mar Thai FDA Regulation on Food
- 08-Mar Abstract of AMCHAM Automotive Council White Paper
- 08-Mar Talking Points Regarding Proposed Changes to the Excise-Related Laws
- 08-Mar Position Paper on Arbitration in Thailand
- 08-Mar Transfer Pricing: Planning for a Tax Audit
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2010 GOVERNMENT APPRECIATION DINNER
AMCHAM and more than 600 members and guests thanked members of the Royal Thai Government on March 8, 2010 at a government appreciation dinner. AMCHAM President Joe Geagea thanked the Government for a year of limited political instability, progress made on both the IPR and customs regimes, helping to stimulate the Thai economy and returning Thailand as a player on the global stage. Click here to read President Geagea’s remarks.
DEADLINE FOR UPDATING YOUR COMPANY LISTING IN THE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY IS MARCH 26
UPDATE YOUR COMPANY PROFILE NOW for the 2010-2011 AMCHAM Membership Directory. Last date for updating profiles is March 26. For information on updating your company information, click here. For the Company Listing Approval Form click here.
Promotional space in the Directory is still available, but going quickly. To reserve the best available space, contact Jim Fowler, Veritas Enterprises Ltd. at Jim@VeritasGraphics.com or Phone: 02-650-3450.
AMCHAM CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2009
The American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AMCHAM) and U.S. Ambassador to Thailand Eric G. John recognized AMCHAM member companies that have implemented exceptional corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs in Thailand. Since 2007, the AMCHAM Corporate Social Responsibility Excellence Awards (CSR Awards) have encouraged the development of CSR programs by identifying AMCHAM member best practices.
Sixteen companies with 17 programs sought this years' CSR Award. The CSR programs focused on education, health, and the environment. Click to view full details.
Congratulation to Microsoft (Thailand) and Qualcomm, AMCHAM Corporate Social Responsibility Excellence Awards 2009 Winners.
BOUND FOR GLORY EXHIBITION
On November 9, the U.S Ambassador to Thailand, Mr. Eric G. John, Mr. Kobchai Chirathivat, President and CEO of Central Pattana (CPN), and AMCHAM President Mr. David Carden, AMCHAM President, opened the charitable exhibition, 'Bound for Glory' on the 7/F, CentralWorld. The exhibition will be on display until the end of December 2009 and all proceeds benefit the AMCHAM Thailand Charitable foundation. Click to view event photos.
ASEAN BUSINESS OUTLOOK SURVEY 2009
The AmChams in the ASEAN region just released the ASEAN Business Outlook Survey 2009. The survey is done each year to test the pulse of U.S. businesses in the region on their growth and profit expectations for the upcoming year as well as business strengths and concerns in operating in their individual countries.
AMCHAM Thailand members were optimistic about expanding in the ASEAN region with 74% of members planning to expand in the region in 2010 and 2011. However, expectations for profits for 2009 was down considerably from last year (65% vs. 40%), but 70% of businesses expected profits to increase for 2010. "It is encouraging that U.S. businesses in Thailand are optimistic about both business expansion and profit growth for next year" said Dave Carden, AMCHAM President. "Only 4% of our members planned to decrease their business activity in Thailand, which is pretty consistent with past years".
Read the full press release here: The following reports are for members only, but available for purchase for non-members at Baht 1,500 for both reports.
2009 Regional Business Outlook, click here.
2009 Thailand Business Outlook, click here.
AMCHAM MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
The 2009/2010 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY is now available for pickup at the AMCHAM office. Each representative on the AMCHAM membership list is entitled to one copy. In addition, each member company will receive a complimentary copy of the Oxford Business Group Report "Thailand 2009" (baht 7,200 value). The Directory is also available for sale at Baht 1,000 for members, Baht 3,000 for non-members (Local) or US$ 100 for overseas orders. Download Order Form, Corrections to the Directory available here.
STRATEGY TARGETING ORGANIZED PIRACY (STOP!)
Intellectual property rights (IPR) encourage the innovation and creativity that is fundamental to sustained economic growth. Unfortunately, the growing global trade in pirated and counterfeit goods threatens innovation, workers' livelihoods, health, and safety. Fake products - such as CDs, DVDs, software, electronic equipment, clothing, pharmaceutical products, and auto parts - account for an estimated 5 to 7 percent of global trade. This trade costs legitimate rights holders around the world billions of dollars annually.
The Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy (STOP!) is a comprehensive program to stop trade in pirated and counterfeit goods. www.StopFakes.gov provides information about obtaining and enforcing intellectual property rights.
NEW MEMBERS & MEMBERS CHANGES - JANUARY, FEBRUARY & MARCH 2010
New Members and Members Changes can be viewed and downloaded for your records. Please update your records monthly !!! Click to view January ,February, and March 2010.
MAP TO AMCHAM OFFICE and 2010 HOLIDAYS
Click to find out where we are located and when we are closed.