AMCHAM’s 70th Anniversary Gala raises over 1.1 million Baht for AMCHAM Scholarship Program

Bangkok, Thailand – March 28, 2026 – The American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AMCHAM) hosted its smashing gala celebration —AMCHAM’s 70th Anniversary Gala: Shake Rattle & Roll Back to 1956 at the Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok. This spectacular evening celebrated AMCHAM’s leadership while raising funds to support the AMCHAM Thailand Foundation (ATF) Scholarship Program, dedicated to empowering 140 Thai students in 2026 with access to vocational and higher education.

Members stepped into a nostalgic 1950s American diner where the spirit of rock ’n’ roll came alive in full swing. The gala transported guests to a lively world of jukebox hits, checkered floors, and retro charm, complete with classic car and neon lights, and an exclusive silent auction featuring luxury getaways, fine jewelry, and unique experiences—donated by Thailand’s business community.

”While tonight is about fun, the Gala is also our largest annual fundraiser for the AMCHAM Thailand Foundation Scholarship Program. We will be supporting 140 students this year with both university and vocational school studies,” said AMCHAM President Chatit Huayhongtong of Chevron. He added, “Tonight, we also celebrate 70 incredible years of AMCHAM… seven decades of impact and community. From its founding to today, AMCHAM has grown into a dynamic force driving innovation, opportunity, and shared economic prosperity between the United States and Thailand.”

The event honored the 2026 Board of Governors for their contribution to growth and U.S.-Thailand relations. Distinguished guests, including U.S. Ambassador Sean O’Neill attended to celebrate AMCHAM’s mission and achievements.

Thank you to our Exclusive Tier Members for sponsoring this event. AMCHAM Platinum Members – Amazon, Chevron, Citibank, Ferrara Jelly Belly, Ford, Seagate, Vantive, and Western Digital. AMCHAM Gold Members – Abbott, Bank of America, CP Group, Mastercard, Meta, Minor, Netflix, RMA, Visa, and WHA Group.

AMCHAM Silver Members – 3M, Amata, American Axle, Bangkok Patana School, Boonrawd Brewery, Carrier, Caterpillar, Coca Cola, Danaher, Dow, FedEx, Honeywell, Johnson & Johnson Medtech, McThai, Mead Johnson, Mondelez, PCS, Pfizer, Phyathai Hospital, Takeda, Urban Office, Tyson Foods, Vero Advocacy, and Viatris.

About AMCHAM Thailand

The American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AMCHAM) is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit organization. With over 3,500 executives representing 700 American, Thai, and other international companies, AMCHAM is the leading international business association in Thailand. Member companies have cumulatively invested over 84 billion U.S. dollars in Thailand and provide more than 500,000 local jobs.

If you would like to learn more about AMCHAM, please visit: www.amthamthailand.com or contact Varsha Wadhwani, AMCHAM Communications Manager at e-mail varsha@amchamthailand.com.