BE CONNECTED VOL 14 - APRIL 2022 | Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber of Commerce

Vol. 14/2022, 8th April 2022

Dear Members and Friends of BeLuThai,

Songkran Festival (Thai New Year's national holiday) is coming! If you still looking for a place to spend your holidays, please check BeLuThai members promotion in the Members Promotion section below.

For those who don't want to drive out of town in the traffic, t he Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hosting the ‘Amazing Songkran 2022 Celebrations’ from 9-17 April at 10 temples in Bangkok. The schedule of traditional festivities that honors the centuries-old origins and traditions of the Thai New Year at 10 temples in Bangkok’s old quarters; namely, Wat Arun, Wat Pho, Wat Rakang, Wat Suthat, Wat Kalayanamit, Wat Prayun, Wat Ratchanatdaram, Wat Mahathat, Wat Saket (Phu Khao Thong), and Wat Ratchabophit. To check our more locations to celebrate Songkran in Thailand, please click here .

However, while allowing Songkran 2022 festivities to be held, the government also set the Guidelines for Songkran 2022 Festivities under universal prevention and COVID-free setting guidelines. The government advised everyone planning to enjoy the Thai New Year to get fully vaccinated and to undergo a self-ATK at least 72 hours before joining group activities.

A gentle reminder for BeLuThai members, please mark your calendar and come join us for the 2022 Annual General Meeting and Networking Evening on Tuesday 26 th April 2022 at Hansar Hotel Bangkok. To check your membership status, please contact us at info@beluthai.org and to register for the event, please click here.

In the same week, we also invite you to come to join our speaker Mr. Bernard Collin, Chief Executive Officer of SafeComs for the Lunch Talk on “PDPA new law, the countdown has started ” on Thursday 28 th April 2022 at Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, save your seat here.

Come join the community and be CONNECTED with our networks at “Upcoming Events” and our co-host events.

Again, BeLuThai team would like to wish you a lovely weekend and Happy Songkran to you and your family.

Best regards,

Sarudha Netsawang (Orn)
Executive Director

(TCC&BoT) Survey of Foreign Business Confidence Index (FBCI) Q1/2022
[for BeLuThai Members only]

The JFCCT, Board of Trade of Thailand, and University of Thai Chamber of Commerce would like to present the survey on Foreign Business Confidence Index (FBCI) Q1/2022. Please click the link below or scan the QR code to do the survey.

Click here for the survey

This survey will be conducted on quarterly basis in order to reflect the confidence of foreign business persons who operate in Thailand for the domestic and global market.

We would like to kindly ask for your participation and please kindly complete the survey. The University of Thai Chamber of Commerce will proceed the analysis and arrange the press conference toward The Foreign Business Confidence Index (FBCI) Q1/2022 accordingly.

DON'T MISS: UPCOMING EVENTS

BeLuThai upcoming events

BeLuThai 2022 Annual General Meeting and Networking Evening

Date: Tuesday 26th April 2022
Time: 18:00 - 21:30 hrs.
Venue: Hansar Hotel Bangkok

LIMITED SPACE, BOOK NOW! SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Lunch Talk: PDPA new law, the countdown has started

Date: Thursday 28th April 2022
Time: 11:30 - 13:30 hrs.
Venue: Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok

LIMITED SPACE, BOOK NOW!

BeLuThai Dialog Box @ Montien Hotel Surawong Bangkok

Date: Thursday 12th May 2022
Time: Registration 18:00 hrs | Dialog time 18:30 - 20:00 hrs (Bangkok Time)
Venue: Phar-Ram IV Bistro at Montien Hotel Surawong Bangkok

LIMITED SPACE, BOOK NOW!

Khon Kaen Business Forum 2022

Date: Thursday 26th - Friday 27th May 2022
Agenda: click here
Venue: Avani Khon Kaen Hotel & Convention Centre, Khon Kaen Province

Partner Chambers upcoming events

BLCCJ webinar with BNP Paribas Fortis - "It's a new world"

Date: Tuesday 12th April 2022
Time: 14:00-15:00 hrs (Bangkok Time) / 09:00-10:00 hrs (BeLux Time)
Venue: Zoom Webinar

BLCC Singapore - Webinar Brussels Airport: how strategy and innovation connects its growing Cargo Community to Singapore and beyond

Date: Tuesday 12th April 2022
Time: 16:00-17:00 hrs (Bangkok Time) / 11:00-12:00 hrs (BeLux Time)
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Join Zoom Meeting
More information

8th Thai Belgian Business Forum - TBBF2022

Date: Thursday 21st April 2022
Time: 15.00 - 17:00 hrs (Bangkok Time) / 10:00 - 12:00 hrs (BeLux Time)
Venue: Zoom Webinar

Register

BeLuxCham Malaysia - Webinar: Pfizer’s Pandemic Breakthrough

Date: Wednesday 27th April 2022
Time: 14:00 hrs (Bangkok Time) / 09:00 hrs (BeLux Time)
Venue: Zoom Webinar

FTCC - "Exclusive Luncheon: How BOI support your Company’s setup & development in Thailand"

Date: Friday 29th April 2022
Time: 11:30-13:40 hrs (Bangkok Time)
Venue: InterContinental Bangkok

GTCC - Multi-Chamber Eastern Seaboard Seminar "Tax updates and transfer pricing in Thailand"

Date: Friday 29th April 2022
Time: 16:00 – 17:00 hrs. (Bangkok Time)
Venue: Marble room, Renaissance Pattaya Resort & Spa

GTCC - Multi-Chamber Eastern Seaboard Networking

Date: Friday 29th April 2022
Time: 18:00 – 21:00 hrs. (Bangkok Time)
Venue: The Deck, Renaissance Pattaya Resort & Spa

AustCham - Joint Chambers Chiang Mai Business Briefing: Setting Up Business in Chiang Mai

Date: Friday 13th May 2022
Time: 17.00 - 18.00 hrs (Bangkok Time)
Venue: Anantara Chiang Mai Resort

AustCham - Joint Chambers Chiang Mai Sundowners

Date: Friday 13th May 2022
Time: 18.00 - 21.00 hrs (Bangkok Time)
Venue: Anantara Chiang Mai Resort

Concert and Luxembourg National Day Reception - renowned Luxembourgish pianist and composer Francesco Tristano: On Early Music

Date: Monday 13th June 2022
Time: 20:00 hrs (Bangkok Time)
Venue: Thailand Cultural Centre, Main Hall

SAVE THE DATE, MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW

For more events, please visit https://www.beluthai.org/events

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Easter Collection - Sunday, April 17 marks the date of Easter 2022!

🔫💧𝒮𝑜𝓃𝑔𝓀𝓇𝒶𝓃 𝟤𝟦𝒽𝓇𝓈 𝒮𝓉𝒶𝓎 The amazing Songkran holiday at Hansar Bangkok! Undoubtedly, your 24hrs stay with us is full of happiness while enjoying the complimentary Thai Set lunch menu at Elefin Cafe and Free MiniBar snacks & drinks🍬to complete your chillax day 😎

Pre-Songkran tropical bash at Bar.Yard

24-Hour Songkran Staycation

Join us for an exclusive evening with Pascal Jolivet, winemaker, and a perfectly paired 5-course dinner only at BELCA Rooftop Bar & Brasserie .

Step into tranquility and experience our relaxing spa rituals. Pamper yourself with our special offers of the month, starting from THB 1,299 Net.

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This evening, let Hervé Frerard take you on a culinary adventure to unlock the secrets of modern European cuisine, filled with fresh produce and time-honored recipes at Phar-Ram IV Bistro

LAST CHANCE TO JOIN Art Exhibition - XYX Group Exhibition at XSpace Gallery, Bangkok on 18th February until 9th April 2022

Sunset Drink & chill @Bangkok Island on 8th April 2022

SafeComs Friday Breakfast - Fortify your Network Defense, vaccinate against ransomware on 8th April 2022

SafeComs Friday Breakfast - PDPA, compliance and implications on 22nd April 2022

DOWN & DIRTY Cruise @ Bangkok Island on 23rd April 2022

FRANCK ROGER (World tour) - Dj set // House @ Bangkok Island on 29th April 2022

BOOM BAP CRUISE with MATTEO (Chinese Man)- Urban Arts Bangkok on 30th April 2022

SafeComs Friday Breakfast - Odoo, how to be in control of your business? on 6th May 2022

The Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber of Commerce (BeLuThai) is offering an intern position for 2023. The program provides students with the opportunity to learn about BeLuThai, business information, and the services we provide to our members.

The intern will be required to perform support, operational, and administrative tasks, both remote and onsite. We provide job training with BeLuThai staff members, which benefits both the student and employer.

If you are interested, please visit https://bit.ly/beluthai-internship to download the application form. And submit your completed application to info@beluthai.org or contact us at +66 (0) 2 697 9069

More information: https://www.beluthai.org/internship-opportunity-with-beluthai-2022

BELUTHAI NEW OFFICE LOCATION

We have moved to the new location, please visit us at our new office:
The Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber of Commerce (BeLuThai)
Room 2312, 23rd Floor, 87, M Thai Tower - All Seasons Place, Wireless Road,
Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 2 627 9187

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