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Economic & Commercial Events - January – November 2015
A Presentation on Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor
CMD and CEO of DMIC Mr. Talleen Kumar visited Thailand on 19-21 January 2015 to disseminate information
about Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor and encourage Thai investment in India. Embassy in association with
India-Thai Chamber of Commerce organized an event to give presentation & detailed information on Delhi
Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) project by Mr. Talleen Kumar on 19th January 2015 at India- Thai Chamber
of Commerce, Bangkok.
Publicity Event for INDIASOFT- 2015
A publicity event was organized on 21st January, 2015 at India Culture Centre, Bangkok to promote the 15th
edition of “INDIASOFT 2015 - International IT Exhibition & Conference in New Delhi from February 12-13,
2015” organized by Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC) of India. During the
event the opportunities and incentives available for the participants under Hosted Buyers Programme, which
include providing complimentary air tickets to Thai IT Companies for participation in the Event. The
participants were also informed about the website of the event to get more information on INDIASOFT. The
event was attended by representatives of various Thai IT companies. Ambassador Mr. Harsh Vardhan Shringla
and Deputy Chief of Mission also addressed the gathering.
Thai SMEs – Passage to India
On 26th February, 2015, the Embassy, in collaboration with the prestigious Thammasat University, organized a
special event for Thai SMEs entitled “Thai SMEs – Passage to India”. As many as 75 prominent Thai SMEs
attended the event, which was used to promote investments in India under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. The
event involved the participation from Bangkok Bank, Institute of Small and Medium Enterprises Development
(ISMED) and the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). In collaboration with the Embassy, a new Thai-language
website (www.thai-indiainfo.com) was launched by Thammasat University at the event to disseminate
information on ‘Doing Business in India’. The University also signed a MoU with an Indian company, Kloud
Data, for innovation training and business collaboration for start-up companies. The Thai SMEs present
expressed significant interest in exploring investment opportunities in India in sectors such as power
generation, cosmetics, gems and jewellery, etc., and asked a number of questions on taxation, ease of
investment, financial regulations, finding partners and labour.
VISIT OF FARMING PROFESSIONALS FROM ASSAM
A group of 16 farming professionals from Assam visited Thailand under “Thailand-India Exchange Programme”
during 22-28 February 2015 to understand the advanced technology and good practices in the agriculture and
food processing sectors in Thailand. The Ministry of Agriculture, Government of Kingdom of Thailand
facilitated their visit in Thailand and arranged for the site visits and meetings with various stakeholders and
practitioners in the field. During the visit, farming professionals visited various places/universities/farms in
Bangkok and outside Bangkok [Pathum Thani province, Phutthamonthon District, Nakhon Pathom province
etc.]. The farming professional also visited the Embassy and met the Ambassador on 27th February 2015. They
expressed their satisfaction over the visit and shared their experience and knowledge gained during their visit.
VISIT OF ACMA DELEGATION
Embassy of India, Bangkok in association with the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India
(ACMA) organized the visit of a delegation from Young Business Leaders' Forum, an arm of ACMA, to Thailand
from 9-13 March 2015. The delegation consisted of 20 second & third generation scions of the auto
component industry leaders in India and was led by Mr. Sanjay Labroo, Chief Mentor of YBLF & Past President
ACMA. The visit was organized with a view to explore investment opportunities, develop an understanding on
the R&D scenario in the Thailand automotive industry, and to find possibilities of developing long term
business relationship with the Thailand. In Bangkok, the visit began on 9 March 2015 with a presentation on
Thai Auto Industry by Mr. Koh Eng Lok, Country Head Thailand, Frost & Sullivan, giving an insight on Thailand
and Thai Automotive Industry in particular. The delegation met Mr. G. Balasubramanian, Deputy Chief Mission
on the same day at the Embassy and had a detailed briefing meeting, where the economic and commercial
scenario in Thailand and the prospects of business linkages in the automotive sector were discussed. The
delegation visited the office of Board of Investment of Thailand(BOI) and met their representatives, where a
detailed presentation was made by Ms. Bonggot Anuroj, Executive Director of BOI on the economic scenario in
Thailand, followed by presentations on Auto component sector and the ‘One Start One stop Investment Centre’
by the respective experts of BOI. The delegation also visited the Thai Auto-Parts Manufacturers Association
(TAPMA) and had an interaction with their office bearers and sector experts. Site visits were arranged for the
delegation at AAPICO Hitech Public Co. Ltd., Thai Summit Automotive Co., Ltd, Honda Automobile (Thailand)
Co. Ltd., TS Tech (Tier 1 supplier to Honda), Kobelco Research Institute, Tokai Rika Thailand and AGC
Automotive (Thailand) Co. Ltd.
Chemical Buyer-Seller Meet
130 Thai companies and 37 visiting Indian companies, representing products such as Dyes, Chemicals, Soaps,
Detergents, Cosmetics, Essential Oils, etc., attended the ‘CHEMICAL BUYER SELLER MEET’ organized by
CHEMEXCIL on 19 March 2015, with the Embassy of India, at Hotel Westin Grande, Bangkok. Mr. S.G. Bharadi,
Acting Executive Director, CHEMEXCIL welcomed participants and provided an overview of the Chemicals
sector in India.
Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla, in his inaugural address, invited Thai companies to look at opportunities
for further engagement with India, considering the complementarities between India and Thailand in this
sector and highlighted the new initiatives of the Government of India like Make in India, DMIC, Smart Cities,
liberalization of the FDI policy, eBiz.gov, etc. He invited the Thai businesses to explore the vast potential for
investment in India and drew the attention of the audience to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s message of
replacing “red tape” with “red carpet”. Other speakers included Mr. Mahabir Koder, Chairman, Chemical
Industry Club, Federation of Thai Industries and Mr. Mingpant Chaya, Joint President of the Thai Chamber of
Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand, who urged Thai companies to look at a new and fast growing India.
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27 March 2015
Meeting of Indian Business Leaders Group (IBLG) convened by the Embassy was attended by 35 CEOs. A
presentation on new economic initiatives undertaken by the Government of India was made by Dr.Binoy
George, First Secretary. The initiative of convening the IBLG as a forum for investment promotion and
strengthening of bilateral economic ties was appreciated by all participants. Interactive discussions covered
topics such as Smart cities concept in India, India-Thailand FTA, investment opportunities for Thai companies
in India, status of various schemes launched by the Government of India, support for the Indian Studies
programme in Thammasat University, etc.
29 May 2015
Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Commerce and Industry, Mrs. NirmalaSitharaman
addressed business leaders in Thailand on new economic initiatives by the Government of India at an event
organized by the Embassy of India, Bangkok, in association with the Chambers of Commerce and business
associations in Thailand on “Make in India” on 29 May 2015. The event was attended by more than
120 participants from Thai and Indian business community, members of various Chambers of Commerce,
Federation of Thai Industries, representatives from Board of Investment of Thailand and the Royal Thai
Government.
28 June 2015
A business meeting on the ‘New Initiatives by the Government of India’ was organized by the Embassy at
Hotel Shangrila in Bangkok on 28 June 2015. H.E. Smt. SushmaSwaraj, Hon’ble Minister of External Affairs of
India addressed Indian business leaders in Thailand at the event and gave a key note address on the new
initiatives of Government of India. The Ambassador in his opening remarks touched upon the opportunities for
partnering in the flagship programmesof the Government of India. The Embassy had launched an “Indian
Business Leaders Group Meeting” with the captains of industry in Thailand who were invited for the meeting.
As many as 65 prominent Indian Business leaders attended the event which was preceded by audio visual
presentation on ‘New Initiatives by the Government of India’.
8 July 2015
Embassy of India, Bangkok in association with the Government of India Tourism Office, organized an Indian
tourism promotion event in Bangkok on 8 July 2015 at Hotel Grand Millennium Sukhumvit. The focus of the
event was to increase awareness among Thai tourists about the variety of options and destinations available in
India, beyond the Buddhist circuit. Around 20 Indian tour operators from different regions of the country
including Delhi, Gaya, Kolkata and Mumbai participated in the event, bringing with them specific packages and
promotional material for Thai tourists. More than 140 tour operators and professionals from the field of travel
and tourism participated in the event, which began with a Business to Business meeting. Airline companies
from India including Air India were provided separate space, where they had set up stalls for B2B meetings. In
his opening remarks, Ambassador emphasized on the need to promote new destinations and highlighted the
plethora of tourism options available in India. A presentation on the e-Tourist Visa Facility available for Thai
passport holders was made by Shri Y. Neelkantham, Assistant Director, India Tourism Office, Singapore. This
was followed by experience sharing by Thai tour operators on their visits to Jammu & Kashmir, Sikkim,
Darjeeling and Sanchi among other Buddhist sites. A presentation on Assam tourist destinations was made by
MD, Assam Tourism Development Authority. Another important attraction during the event was an ice carving
model of ‘SanchiStupa’ done by a famous artist from Bangkok.
23 July 2015
H. E. General ChatchaiSarikulya, Minister of Commerce of Thailand inaugurated the Southern International
Trade Expo 2015 at SuratThani on 23 July 2015. Director General of DITP, Miss Nunthawan, Deputy Chief of
Mission, Mr. G. Balasubramanian, Mayor Surat city (India), Mr. NiranjanZanzmera, President of Southern
Chamber of Commerce, Mr. C.S. Jariwala and Member of Legislative Assembly of Surat, Mr. PurneshModi
addressed the event. The meeting between Mayor of Surat, Mr. NiranjanZanzmera and Governor of
SuratThani, Mr. ChatpongChatraphutri was held on 22 July 2015 as a curtain raiser to Southern International
Trade Expo 2015 at SuratThani from 23 to 26 July 2015. A 12-member Gujarati folk dance and music troupe
‘HalarLok Kala Kendra’ performed at the celebrations. The Southern International Trade Expo is being held to
commemorate the Centennial Celebrationof relations between SuratThani and Surat. Around 140 Indian
businesspersons and exhibitors are participating in the Expo. The Embassy of India, Bangkok has set up a
stall to promote the Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative at the Expo.
1 September 2015
Ambassador Harsh VardhanShringla, accompanied by Deputy Chief of Mission Mr. G. Balasubramanian, First
Secretary and Director of Indian Cultural Centre Ms. MalathiRao and First Secretary Dr. Binoy George,
interacted with Chairman of Kanchanaburi Chamber of Commerce Mr. TeerachaiChutimant and its members,
business leaders from the province, students of Business Management and faculty on 1 September, 2015 at
the Mahidol University, Kanchanaburi Campus. He spoke about the economic and commercial relations
between India and Thailand, the opportunities that exist for businesses of both the countries to cooperate, the
existing institutional mechanisms to facilitate trade, the plans of connectivity between the two countries etc.
Deputy Chief of Mission Mr. G. Balasubramanian gave a presentation on the New Initiatives of the Government
of India. Ambassador invited the Chamber to participate in the future trade promotion events being organized
by the Embassy and offered to link them up with the Indian companies and the India Thai Chamber of
Commerce. The business leaders enthusiastically participated in an interactive session and many of their
questions on the commercial and investment opportunities in India were answered. A film on Make in India was
also screened during the session. During Ambassador visit, the Kanchanaburi Chamber of Commerce had
organized a special exhibition of the products that are locally produced including OTOP products, leather
shoes, food items, T-shirts, specialized tea, bakery products, agricultural produce like rice, sugar and
processed products.
27 October 2015
AmbssadorHarsh VardhanShringla visited UdonThani Province where he met the Governor H.E.
MrChaiyavootJarntorn. He also met Mr. SawatTeeraratananukulchai, Chairman and other members of the
Chamber of Commerce of UdonThani and KhunUtoompornAmpaivit, representative of the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs of Thailand. Ambassador also visited the Ban Chiang World Heritage Site and house of President Ho
Chi Minh in UdonThani Province. DrBinoy George, First Secretary of the Embassy of India accompanied the
Ambassador.
16 November 2015
The Embassy of India, in association with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and the Royal Thai
Embassy in New Delhi, organized a ‘Make in India’ Roadshow at Hotel DusitThani, Bangkok today. More than
200 CEO's from Thailand and India participated at the half day event which included a business matching
session.Mr.Amitabh Kant, Secretary, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), delivered the
keynote address on “Make in India”. H. E Dr. AchakaSriboonruang, Minister of Industry and H. E. Mr.
SuvitMaesincee, Deputy Minister of Commerce of Thailand delivered remarks on opportunities for cooperation
in trade and investment between the two countries. Detailed presentations were made by Mr. Shailendra
Singh, Joint Secretary, DIPP and representatives of the Board of Investment and National Economic and
Social Development Board of Thailand.Mr. Amitabh Kant was accompanied by a 30-member business
delegation from India representing FICCI, CII, ASSOCHAM & the Indian Chamber of Commerce from Kolkata.