European Association of Business and Commerce

The European Association for Business and Commerce (EABC), which acts as a European Chamber of Commerce in Thailand, was established in 2011. As the united voice of European business in Thailand, EABC’s objectives are to champion European business in Thailand, advocate for members’ interests, to and to promote Thailand as an attractive partner for European foreign investment and trade. EABC contributes towards the improvement of Trade & Investment in Thailand and fostering business cooperation between Europe and Thailand.

EABC covers all EEA (European Economic Area) states, Switzerland and the UK, not just EU states. Our main activities include carrying out policy and advocacy dialogues, building consensus, providing support to European businesses about trade and investment, and organising key events to foster opportunities for European businesses in Thailand. Our business community brings together more than 130 members of 20 nationalities and from all sectors.

Publications

The EABC has a strong publications :

  • European Business Position Paper, published every 2 years (Link)
  • Information and updates on the EU-Thailand Free Trade Agreement development (Link)
  • EABC Top Set of policy recommendations: The Top Set reflects EABC’s policy recommendations and issues with the greatest need and which are considered to have most impact (Link)
  • Press releases on a regular basis (Link)

Services

Business Contacts:

  • Direct contacts with top managers in Working Groups
  • Direct contacts with our 150 members from 15 sectors
  • Free matchmaking
  • Online community of members

Business Events:

  • Joint Networking Events
  • Conferences & Seminars
  • Working Groups Meetings

Opportunities in Working Groups:

  • Meeting top managers from one's own sector.
  • Meetings with Thai authorities, European embassies, institutions, and other partner organisations
  • Opportunity to promote your agenda and make recommendations
  • Get business intelligence on your sector and the Thai business environment
  • Meet with our European and Thai cooperation partners

    Visibility:

    • Presentation on the website
    • Presentation in the membership directory
    • Sharing of members news on EABC's social media/newsletter
    • Organising company visits of members’ companies
    • Opportunity to be elected Working Group Chair and/or Director of the Board
    • Becoming a Partner/Sponsor
    • Inserting ads in the EABC's publications and on our website
    • Contributing to the EABC's Position Paper

    Membership Benefits

    Membership Benefits: Extensive brochure presenting and detailing them (link):

    Advocacy

    Committee:13 Advocacy Working Groups, with 70 participating companies (Link):

    • Automotive
    • Cross Sectorial Issues (CSI)
    • Digital Economy/ICT
    • Energy
    • Food & Beverages
    • Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
    • Industry
    • Insurance
    • Intellectual Property Rights
    • Rail & Road Infrastructure
    • Tourism
    • Transport & Logistics
    • SME

    How EABC engages:

    • Dialogue with government agencies
    • Collaboration on development of laws
    • Public hearings with submissions
    • Consultations, rounds of submissions
    • Small group meetings/large consultations
    • Public statements/press
    • Advocacy partners collaboration
    • Online delivery tools & social media
    • Seminars/Conferences with booklet
    • Projects and market development

    • Visit Website
    • Country
      Thailand
    • Region
      ASEAN
    • Year Founded
      2011
    • Leadership
      Paranee Adulyapichet
    • Organisational Structure
      Chamber with corporate membership
    • Website Rating
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    • Members
      150
    • Employees
      4
    • Social Networks

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