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Fostering Foreign Investment in Thailand: Insights from BCCT Executive Director

Learn how the BCCT, founded in 1946, supports foreign investment in Thailand through seminars, mentoring initiatives, and fostering UK business confidence. Get valuable insights from Greg Watkins, the Executive Director.

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Fostering Foreign Investment in Thailand: Insights from BCCT Executive Director

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  1. “How the BCCT Supports Foreign Investment in Thailand” Greg Watkins, Executive Director, British Chamber of Commerce Thailand

  2. GREG WATKINS 2003 - Permanent Resident status 1997 -> Executive Director, BCCT 1992-6 - Marketing Director, Tara Siam Business Information Ltd, Bangkok 1990-1 - Thailand, Indochina & Burma Desk, DTI 1989 - British Embassy Bangkok 1987-9 - Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei Desk, DTI

  3. BCCT Founded 1946 – oldest & biggest Britcham in Asia 670+ members, nearly doubled since 1998 110+ events a year, nearly tripled since 1998 Mission - promote UK business => help members Web-based communication & information source Role complimentary to UKTI - signposting Open membership - www.bccthai.com

  4. THAILAND MEANS BUSINESS 2008 Help improve confidence of UK business in Thailand Seminars in UK, Hong Kong, Singapore & Thailand Positive view of opportunities Balanced by challenges Ministerial buy-in – Thailand & UK “Increasing Investment in Thailand” paper

  5. JOINT FOREIGN CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE THAILAND (JFCCT) Informal group of 30 chambers & associations 10,000 members Represents Foreign Chambers Promotes transparency, foreign investment, trade, service & a competitive investment environment Presidents & working committee FBA Committee

  6. MENTORING Joint BCCT/UKTI initiative Assist UK SMEs access Thai market Access to in-country sector or SME experts Hand-holding for 3 to 6 months Valuable information, guidance, insights Develop contacts with local business community More cost-effective & successful market entry

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