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May 2016 Issue 23 |
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AustCham Commonwealth Sundowners |
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AustCham is delighted to invite members and guests to join with counterparts from all Commonwealth nations at the 2016 June Commonwealth Sundowners. Sure to be a popular event, it will be hosted by the brand new Novotel Sukhumvit 20. Members from the British, Indian, Malaysian, New Zealand, Singapore, South African, Canadian, Ghana, Hong Kong, Nigeria, Pakistan and Sri Lanka-Thai Chambers of Commerce are invited to join this special event at member rates. |
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15th Volvo Truck and Bus Thailand Convoy for Kids Charity Golf Event |
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AustCham is delighted to invite members and friends to join The 15th Volvo Truck & Bus Thailand Convoy for Kids Charity Golf. The event will be held at Laem Chabang International Country Club, Sri Racha. The annual golf day was started in 2002 to help raise funds for the Convoy for Kids charity. It has become one of the main events of the Thailand golf calendar. This year’s format will use 4 ball scramble and gives great value at Baht 4,500 per player. The price includes green fee, caddy fee, buggy, a quality Fenix shirt and cap with a total value of Baht 2,500 as well as an evening meal and beer during which the winners' trophies, technical and lucky draw prizes will be given away. Registration from 10.00 Hrs shotgun start at 12.30Hrs. |
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Australian Alumni Awards |
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The awards recognise the significant achievements of Alumni members who have graduated from any Australian University or other institution of higher learning and whose endeavours reflect the best of Australian education. Featuring speeches by H.E. Mr Paul Robilliard - Australian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand and successful Australian Alumni Khun Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Editor in Chief, Bangkok Post. |
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In a break from tradition, the 2016 Federal Budget was brought forward by a week, adding to speculation the Turnbull government will call an early election, which we now know will be on Saturday 2nd July. The budget therefore becomes the economic plan the government will take to the next election. As the election has now been called, it is unlikely any of the measures will be legislated before a new government is sworn in. So, now that the dust has settled a little, what did the budget have to say? |
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Without a doubt, tourism is a significant growth industry,especially in the ASEAN region. However, the industry is particularly vulnerable to external forms of disaster that may strike any destination, at any time - be it a calamity of nature, technology, politics or economics. A destination's well-being and popularity can be severely affected, as ASEAN countries have experienced at one time or another. |
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Asean connectivity is an integral part of building the Asean community. To achieve the Asean community, connectivity in terms of infrastructure, institutions and people interactions need to be strengthened, contributing towards a more competitive and resilient region, where peoples, goods, services and capital are brought closer together. Asean connectivity is working to improve the lives of Asean citizens by giving people more opportunities and boosting prosperity through enhanced economic and social development. |
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Business Envoy is a new bi-monthly online publication that connects DFAT with business. It provides Australian business with a direct line to the Australian Government’s global diplomatic network, offering perspectives and insights on the economic and market impacts of geopolitical events and trends. Business Envoy draws on reporting and advice from Australian embassies and high commissions in key trade and investment markets, as well as analysis and assessments on international issues from DFAT in Canberra. |
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Whilst the economic recession in Thailand has resulted in low growth for retailers over the past few years, recent figures indicate that more Thais are shopping online. |
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2016 Federal Election - How to Vote |
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The Australian federal election will be held on Saturday 2 July 2016. Early (in-person) voting will be offered at the Australian Embassy in Bangkok from Monday 20 June to 1 July 2016 between the hours of 8.30am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday, and on Saturday 2 July from 9am to 5pm. Please bring your Australian passport when you attend the Embassy to vote. For more information about Enrolment and Online Postal Vote Applications, please click at read more |
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The world’s international food and beverage buyers were attracted to the diverse range of food and beverage products showcased by over 150 Australia companies at Food and Hotel Asia (FHA) 2016. |
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What you need to know about how the parties' policies stack up. |
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A shortage of skilled labour and poor crisis management have become new threats for the hospitality sector, including in Thailand, tourism experts said last week. |
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AustCham President, Brenton Mauriello and Board Director, Panita Vongkusolkit, attended CREATING CITIES: Co-Create Charoenkrung, a public discussion held at River City Shopping Complex on Tuesday 17 May. With opening remarks provided by H.E. Mr Paul Robilliard, Australian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand, the exchange shared the experiences of Marcus Westbury, founder of multi-award winning creative revitalisation projects “Renew Newcastle” and “Renew Australia”, Associate Professor Peeradorn Kaewlai from the Faculty of Architecture and Planning, Thammasat University and Mr Yossapon Boonsom, landscape architect and Director of Shma. The event was delivered in partnership with The Australian Embassy Bangkok, Bangkok River Partners, Creative District Foundation, River City Bangkok, Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Thailand Creative & Design Center (TCDC) and and Thailand Specialty Coffee. |
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AustCham proud to recognise the appointment of AustCham Board member and Treasurer, Peter Emblin, as the 45th Chartered Director of the Thai Institute of Directors (IOD). Peter is the second Australian to become a Chartered Director of the Thai IoD, after former AustCham President, John Hancock. Peter’s appointment makes Australians the most represented nation in the number of Chartered Directors after Thai’s. Well done, Peter. Read more |
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Promotions for AustCham members Discover a variety of promotions and good deals from AustCham members. Click here |
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New Member - CPM Thailand CPM is an award-winning international outsourced sales agency specialising in field marketing, contact centre and digital marketing solutions with a proven track record of increasing sales and brand awareness for our clients by using insight to create influence & drive sales. CPM is in the business of people. It is the essence of what we do - our DNA - delivering our clients brands to their customers through our people with outsourced sales and customer care teams trained specifically for every campaign. |
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New Member - Arin Tanakasemsup, Baimiang trading Co.,Ltd (Individual Member) Arin is now working with his family business named Baimiang Trading Company Limited in Healthy Retail & Distribution industry. They are the Exclusive distributor of high quality organic and natural products importing from around the world such as Australia, New Zealand, France, Spain and United State. Read more |
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New Member - Trevor Osborn, Accenture (Individual Member) I am an experienced Delivery and Program Manager who has worked across the application and infrastructure landscape to deliver services predominantly to Federal and State governments within Australia. |
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Legal, tax and statutory obligations of Directors in Thailand,11 May 2016, Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park |
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May Sundowners, 11 May 2016, Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park |
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Creating Cities: Co-Create Charoenkrung, 17 May 2016, River City Bangkok |
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Editorial contributions to Advance Magazine are welcome. |
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