Dear EABC Member,  

As we approach the final quarter of 2026, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the progress we have made together since January. With the active support of our members, Working Groups, Board, Working Group Chairs, and partners, the EABC has continued to strengthen its role as a platform for European business and as a constructive partner to the Royal Thai Government. 

Our work in 2026 took place against an evolving global economic and trade environment, which makes strong cooperation between Europe and Thailand increasingly important particularly as negotiations on EU Thailand free trade agreement continue. Together, we have celebrated significant milestones that drive meaningful engagements for our European business community, which can be highlighted as follows: 

  • January: We kicked off the year with a strong focus on member engagement with our Partners’ Welcome Breakfast on January 26.  
  • February: We organised a Strengthening IP Enforcement in Thailand seminar on February 18 and launched the Anti-Illicit Trade Position Paper. We also had dialogue and exchanged with the EU Chief Negotiator during the eighth round of FTA negotiations and led an EABC delegation to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on February 26.  
  • March: A major highlight was the EABC Luncheon: Welcome and Dialogue with the EU Ambassador to Thailand on March 31, which provided an important platform to discuss the EU–Thailand relationship, the FTA, sustainability, innovation and regulatory alignment.  
  • April: The month marked an important milestone with our 15th Annual General Meeting and European Networking Night on April 30, where we elected the new EABC Board and set priorities for the 2026–2028 term.  
  • May: We held our first meeting of the 2026–2028 Board on May 13, and engaged with a major European agri-food delegation.  
  • June: EABC participated in the EBO Worldwide Network Annual Meeting in Brussels, Belgium, from June 1–5, connecting EABC with European Business Organisations from six regions and 54 countries.  
  • July: EABC welcomed the EU–ASEAN Business Council Mission from July 15–17 in Bangkok, bringing senior European business representatives together for high-level meetings with the Royal Thai Government and key institutions. The delegation engaged with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Energy, Industry, Agriculture, Transport, Finance and Public Health, as well as the Board of Investment, Bank of Thailand, Customs Department, Thai Trade Representative and EU Delegation. A particular highlight was the courtesy meeting with H.E. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister of Thailand. We also hosted the Joint European Networking Cocktail on July 16.  
  • August: We continued our policy engagement in the healthcare sector.  Highlights included our Thailand’s Economic Outlook 2026 briefing with Dr. Supavud Saicheua, the Chairman of National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) on August 6, and the EABC Luncheon Policy Session on the Civil Servant Medical Benefit Scheme with Comptroller General’s Department on August 19.  
  • September: We successfully launched the Sustainable Business Working Group on September 24, bringing opportunities for members to engage in dialogues and advocacy towards sustainability agenda, policy development, and initiatives.  

Across these activities, our focus has remained consistent: to represent the interests of European business, provide practical value to members, and contribute constructively to Thailand’s economic and regulatory development through co-creating and sharing the best practices from the European businesses.  

Looking ahead, EABC will continue to focus on strengthening the EU–Thailand economic relationship, supporting progress on the FTA, and improving the overall ease of doing business especially through advancing regulatory reform. We will also invite members to join our new Sustainable Business Working Group and to continue building partnerships in areas where Europe and Thailand share strong interests, including innovation, digital transformation, healthcare, and energy efficiency. 

As we approach the end of the year, we would also like to remind members that the EABC membership renewal process will soon be underway. Membership invoices will be sent to you. If you have any questions regarding the renewal process, please contact our team at [email protected]. 

We are also looking forward to marking EABC’s 15th anniversary in December 2026. This important milestone gives us an opportunity to reflect on the contributions of our members, partners, and the wider European business community. More importantly, it allows us to look ahead and reaffirm our commitment to strengthening European business and the EU–Thailand partnership for the years to come. 

On behalf of the Board, I would like to sincerely thank all EABC members for your continued trust, participation, and support throughout 2026.  

I look forward to continuing our work together to advance our shared priorities and create new opportunities for European business in Thailand. 

Warm regards, 

Paranee Adulyapichet
President
European Association for Business and Commerce (EABC)