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Thai-UK Business Infrastructure through BCCT Simon Landy Vice Chairman , BCCT

Thai-UK Business Infrastructure through BCCT Simon Landy Vice Chairman , BCCT Executive Chairman, Colliers International Thailand. BRITISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE THAILAND (BCCT ) www.bccthai.com Founded 1946: first foreign chamber in Thailand f irst British chamber in Asia

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Thai-UK Business Infrastructure through BCCT Simon Landy Vice Chairman , BCCT

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  1. Thai-UK Business Infrastructure through BCCT Simon Landy Vice Chairman, BCCT Executive Chairman, Colliers International Thailand

  2. BRITISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE THAILAND (BCCT) • www.bccthai.com • Founded 1946: • firstforeign chamber in Thailand • first British chamber in Asia • 530+ corporate members and 100 events per year • Mission statement: • "To serve the needs and promote the development of British business in Thailand and as ‘Partners in Progress’ contribute directly to Thailand’s economic advancement”

  3. UKTI/BCCT OVERSEAS BUSINESS NETWORK PROJECT • UK government initiative to expand trade – outsourcing UKTI services to British Chambers • Launched 2013 in 20 countries – Thailand in the front line • Services include: • market entry advice / research • “launchpad” • webinars • trade mission support, etc • Launch of British Business Centre 10 February 2014

  4. OSMEP & UKTI • MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING • Objectives: • develop SMEs in both Thailand and UK • facilitate Thai/UK SME collaboration and exchanges • Activities: • Sharing of knowledge, experiences and best practice • Match-making in Thailand and UK + training workshops, seminars and conferences • BCCT is delivery partner – Action Plan launched in 2014 • MOU signed by British and Thai Ministers in May 2013

  5. BCCT ALUMNI PROGRAMME • Launched 2012 • Objective: to connect Thai students in UK (5,000+) with BCCT member companies in Thailand for internships or employment • Main vehicle – page on BCCT website • First BCCT Career Fair in UK at SamaggiSamakhomSports Day in Manchester in February 2013 • BCCT Chairman and ED met students with Thai Ambassador in London in October 2013

  6. BCCT UK GROUP • Established 2011 • UK Group Chair (Steve Buckley) also Vice Chair of Anglo-Thai Society • Objective: to utilise the knowledge of executives and diplomats returning to UK from postings in Thailand • Ensures that BCCT is represented at Thailand business events in UK • Acts as a forum to discuss Thailand business issues in UK linking with Royal Thai Embassy in London, Asia House and D Group

  7. ANGLO-THAI SOCIETY (ATS) • Founded 1962 to help promote good relations between the UK and Thailand • Around 300 members • Organises events and activities, including: • Summer Reception at the House of Lords in June • Educational Awards at the Oriental Club in November • ATS representative in Thailand is BCCT Executive Director

  8. BCCT ALUMNI PROGRAMME • Launched 2012 • Objective: to connect Thai students in UK (5,000+) with BCCT member companies in Thailand for internships or employment • Main vehicle – page on BCCT website • First BCCT Career Fair in UK at SamaggiSamakhomSports Day in Manchester in February 2013 • BCCT Chairman and ED met students with Thai Ambassador in London in October 2013

  9. ALL PARTY PARLIAMENTARY GROUPS (APPG) • Thailand group chaired by Roger GodsiffMP. Purpose: • improve links between the British and Thai parliaments • encourage deeper understanding of cultures • promote bilateral trade • ASEAN group founded by Mike Weatherley MP in 2013 • Platform in Parliament to promote British business overseas and Thai/ASEAN interests in the UK • Hosts Thai/ASEAN business and political delegations in Parliament when they come to London

  10. SOME KEY EVENTS IN UK 2014 • 1st April – Parliament, London – APPG ASEAN briefing by BCCT and ASEAN Britchams • 2nd April - British Expertise, London – briefing by BCCT ED • 7th-10th April – UK ASEAN Business Council (UKABC) Roadshow to Leeds, Cambridge, Leicester and Birmingham • May or June tbc – BOI events in UK • 17th July – International Festival of Business, Liverpool (South East Asia event) • October – British Chambers of Commerce International Trade Conference • October or November – UKABC Roadshow • plus other BCCT-initiated events to be scheduled

  11. UK MISSIONS TO THAILAND 2014 • 13-14 March - Smart Cities:Smart Living mission • 24-25 March – Automotive trade mission, Bangkok and Eastern Seaboard • 21-25 May – Yorkshire & Humber trade mission to Thaifex (food & drink companies). There will also be a stand at Thaifex for Scottish companies • plus other events to be scheduled

  12. Thank you for your attention

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