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NTCC Newsletter October 2009 Succesfull seminar with visiting Thai Delegation On October 8th a very successful seminar took place at the Bel Air Hotel in the Hague. H.E. Mr Kiat Sittheeamorn inspired over 80 business representatives with his flaming talk on opportunities in Thailand. On the occasion of the visit of the Thai Trade delegation, NTTC and the Royal Thai Embassy hosted this seminar. The new Thai Ambassador, H.E. Mr Virachai Plasai addressed the group as well. Mrs Bussarakum Sriratana, Deputy Consul-General of the Royal Thai Consulate in Frankfurt, Mr Jingkai Hanchanlash and Mr Derk Prinsen of VMW Taxand gave a concise overview of services offered to investors. In the pictures you see H.E. Virachai Plasai and Mr Kiat addressing the business community at the Bel Air Hotel.
  Pictures courtesy of Eric Ceelen, www.nethai.nl
Thai Economy on road to recovery BOI reports that the newly released Economic Outlook of the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB), observed that the Thai economy appears to have bottomed out and the economy should accelerate form this point. Full report at: http://www.boi.go.th:8080/issue_content.php?issueid=56;page=0
Seminar on Investment in Industrial Development in Thailand Mr Steven Mulder of STEMEX, the recently appointed BOI representative for the Netherlands, hosts in co-operation with FME-CWM two seminars on November 18 (Tilburg) and 19 (Zwolle). The purpose is to inform interested parties on industrial development in Thailand and the investment opportunities that arise from these activities. H.E. Ambassador Virachai Plasai will open both seminars. Other guest speakers include Mr Wim van Rootselaar and Mrs Bussarakum Sriratana, Director of BOI Frankfurt. For more details please contact Steven Mulder at 06 14167579 or stevenmulder@stemex.nl
Thailand ranks third in Ease of Doing Business in East Asia Despite the challenges presented by the financial crisis, the number of reforms hit a record level this year. Between June 2008 and May 2009, 287 reforms were recorded in 131 economies, 20% more than the year before. Reformers focused on making it easier to start and operate a business, strengthening property rights and improving the efficiency of commercial dispute resolution and bankruptcy procedures. Two regions were particularly active this year: Eastern Europe and Central Asia and the Middle East and North Africa. In Eastern Europe and Central Asia, 26 of the region’s 27 economies reformed business regulation in at least one area covered by Doing Business. Governments in the Middle East and North Africa are reforming at a similar rate, with 17 of 19 reforming in 2008/09. In both cases, competition among neighbors helped inspire widespread reform. To download the report go to :http://www.doingbusiness.org/features/Highlights2010.aspx
Economic Diplomacy generates hundreds of millions Secretary of State Frans Heemskerk pointed out in his speech at the Clingendael Conference last October 16th that economic diplomacy is becoming the most effective instrument to expand our business interests after 2010. He stressed the growing role of Asia in the world economy and addressed the fact that the Netherlands expertise fields like development of ports, water management, sustainable energy and medical services are paramount in Asia. For more information contact Ruud Stevens, assistant to Secretary of State Heemskerk, at +31 6 461 52 406, or r.p.stevens@minez.nl. Full article (in Dutch) at: http://www.ez.nl/Actueel/Pers_en_nieuwsberichten/Persberichten_2009/Oktober_2009/Honderden_miljoenen_per_jaar_door_economische_diplomatie
Asian Defense & Security From November 4-7 the Asian Defense and Security trade fair will take place at Impact Exhibition Center in Bangkok. Over 300 of the world’s leading military and security companies will gather. The event will also welcome over 15,000 officials and VIPs from government offices throughout the region. At least 25 delegations will be attending on personal invitation from the Thai Ministry of Defence and over 200 official and non-official delegates from around the world are expected.http://www.asiandefense.com/
Royal Haskoning wins 2009 Best Multinational Award NTCC Bangkok and Beluthai have awarded the 2009 Best Multinational Award to Chuchawal Royal Haskoning. The organization was elected based on their high level of innovation, their sustainability policy, efforts in the field of staff development and HRD, their general business presentation and their effort to promotes Thai-Benelux relations in specific. Full report in Dutch: http://www.nieuwsbank.nl/inp/2009/10/17/V065.htm
Ban Reng Khai Foundation joins NTCC The Hague We welcome Mrs Lea Dingjans – Laarakker of Ban Reng Khai Foundation as a member of NTCC the Hague. Mrs Dingjans – Laarakker still holds a position as a Board Member of NTCC Bangkok too. More information on this project on: www.banrengkhai.com
Europort Short Sea Conference 2009 On November 4 the Europort Short Sea Conference 2009 will take place in Rotterdam. All major developments within the sector relevant for ship owners and shippers will be addressed. The congress is a joint initiative of Ahoy and Europoint. To register: http://www.shortseaconference.eu/page/1347
Information session on Dutch subsidies in Chiang Mai On October 16th a delegation from the Royal Netherlands Embassy and NTCC Bangkok gave a workshop on financial assistance from the Dutch government at the Le Meridien hotel in Chiang Mai.
Immigration Office in Bangkok moved to new location The Immigration Office has moved from Suan Plu to its new location on Chaeng Wattana Road. The new address is Building B, Bangkok Government Center, Chaeng Wattana Road, Soi 7 (close to the Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Chaeng Wattana Road) Bangkok.
Survey on the success of female expats in Asia Scott A. Wilson is currently conducting research on success factors determining the career advancement of female expats in Asia. He is looking for current or former demale expatriates to contribute to his research on assignment success. To complete the survey go to:https://survey.careermapping.com/CCAI/Wilson/2009IAM.htm or contact Scott Wilson at swilson367@sol.com
Practical guide on international negotiations
Three former expatriate executives have written a very practical book on international HR and negotiations. Alain Camonier is a lawyer specializing in expat employment issues. Pieter van Gent (Gentle Solutions) has contributed to ABN AMRO’s and Rabobank international HR policies. Henk Verhoek is a Global Compensation & Benefits Manager at Wilhelmsen Maritime Services AS. http://www.bol.com/nl/p/boeken/de-praktijk-van-internationaal-hr-management/1001004006483193/index.html
Thai Spirit Hans de Graaf of Thaliho has started to import Thai Spirit Houses in the Netherlands. On the website he has a virtual showroom with both pretty wooden and the larger concrete models. Have a look at www.thaliho.nl
When love finds us Under this title in the presence of H.E. Ambassador Virachai Plasai two succesfull events took place on September 19 and 20 in Amsterdam and Elsloo (Maastricht). Dr Uthai (Attorney General of the Thai Government), IND (Dutch Immigration Service) and the Council Legal Services (Juridisch Loket) informed Thai nationals on documentation required to settle in the Netherlands. The event was visited by 200 people. All tips provided can be found at: www.stichtingsajaam.nl
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