Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce - TFCC

15/07/2026

Yesterday, our President Vesa Vauhkala participated in a meeting invited by the Finnish Ambassador H.E. Mrs. Kristiina Kuvaja-Xanthopoulos, whose theme was the free trade negotiations between Thailand and the EU, their status and the related challenges and schedule.
Delegation of the European Union to Thailand, Minister Councelor Renita Bhaskar acts as a negotiator and she was there to brief us on the situation. We were told that the agreement will most likely be implemented during 2028.
The event was attended by representatives of Finnish companies operating in Thailand, including Nokia, Fiskars, Marimekko, Reloxsolution, Iglu, Finnairiltaja and Salo Tech Thailand.
The event featured a lively discussion on the impact of the FTA on trade between the EU and Thailand and the opportunities for Finnish companies as a result.

13/07/2026

There's still time to register for EABC's Joint European Networking Cocktail on 16 July at the Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel.

Follow the link for more details.

We are delighted to invite you to EABC Joint European Networking Cocktail on Thursday, 16 July 2026, at Guilty Bangkok, Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel.

25/06/2026

The SPTCC Football Tournament is much more than a football competition. It is a community day bringing together the Spanish, Thai and international communities in Bangkok through sport, networking, food and entertainment.

The tournament entry is free of charge, and everyone's invited.

Registrations: Click the link below.

On Saturday, 27 June 2026, the Spanish - Thai Chamber of Commerce, with the collaboration of Ballers Bangkok and Volt, will bring together the Spanish, Thai and international communities for a full day of football, networking, food, prizes and community spirit.Throughout the day, players, families,....

22/06/2026

From now on, hand luggage will always be included on flights at no extra charge. ✈️

The European Parliament and the European Council has made an agreement to improve air passenger rights, including hand luggage.

Jatkossa käsimatkatavara kuuluu lennolle aina ilman lisämaksua. ✈️

📷 Arttu Timonen/Alma Media

22/06/2026

Thanks for attending our Midsummer event on Friday, 19 June, at Bourbon Street.

Happy Midsummer!

19/06/2026

🎉 HAPPY MIDSUMMER! 🎉

Join us tonight for our Midsummer Party! Network and celebrate at the legendary Bourbon Street Restaurant & Oyster Bar.

Enjoy authentic Cajun and Creole food like Jambalaya, Gumbo, and fresh oysters. 🦪📍

Event Details:
Date: Friday, 19 June (Tonight!)
Time: 5:00 PM onwards
Location: Bourbon Street Restaurant & Oyster
Address: Ekkamai Rd (A short walk from BTS Ekkamai)
Cost: Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG)

See you there tonight! 🥂

18/06/2026

Thailand Approves EFTA Trade Agreement: The Reality for Nordic and European Trade

The Thai Parliament approved the Thailand-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Free Trade Agreement on 17 June 2026, marking the country's first free trade pact with a European bloc. The tariff reductions apply strictly to the EFTA nations of Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein.

🔵 The Strategic Value: By mandating rigorous European benchmarks for green economy initiatives, technology transfer, and sustainable production, it compels local supply chains to upgrade. This groundwork is essential for accelerating the larger, ongoing Thailand-EU free trade negotiations.
🔵 The Operational Challenge: The transition will not be frictionless. Thai manufacturers must adapt to stricter sustainability standards, which will require capital investment and capacity building by local enterprises to remain
competitive.

Ultimately, this approval is a clear signal of Thailand's commitment to modernising its trade infrastructure and pursuing OECD membership, paving the way for closer EU integration.

17/06/2026

Looking to build a presence and gain commercial traction in Thailand? The right network is essential.

At TFCC, we provide that infrastructure:
🔷 Globally in the non-profit sector: We are an integral part of the Finncham network, cooperating closely with the Finland-Southeast Asia Business Association (Suomi-Kaakkois-Aasia kauppayhdistys) in Helsinki.
🔷 Locally in the public sector: We maintain strong relationships with the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok and the Finland network.
🔷 Locally in the private sector: We operate under the umbrella of the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT) and actively collaborate with the EABC - European Association for Business and Commerce and the broader Nordic and international business communities.

Facilitating these connections is our core focus. We encourage you to join our upcoming events and utilise this ecosystem for your business success in Thailand.

📖 Read our latest market entry playbook on the TFCC website to understand how to navigate the Finnish business network in Southeast Asia:
https://thaifin.org/networking-for-net-profit-a-playbook-for-finnish-companies-asean-market-entry/

16/06/2026

For Golfers ...

Thai Nordic Golf Society (TNGS) organizes the last golf event of the 2025/2026 season on Saturday 20 June 2026 at the Royal Golf & Country Club in Lat Krabang, Bangkok.

TNGS operates under the Thai-Nordic Association umbrella so the event registration page is here:

https://tna.or.th/event/the-royal-cup/

Join TNA & TNGS and register for the event!

P.S. Get ready for the upcoming TFCC Open Golf Tournament to be organized in October 2026. More info soon ... See less

Dear Golfers, we are proud to announce the sixth golf event of the year, The Royal Cup