Dear EABC Members,

Following the recent election of the new EABC Board, we enter this new term with a strong sense of purpose, renewed momentum, and confidence in the opportunities ahead. With combination of fresh perspectives from newly elected Board members and the experienced leaders, EABC is well positioned to build on past achievements while advancing an ambitious agenda for the future. Together, we will continue to strengthen the voice of European business in Thailand and contribute to a more competitive, open, and forward-looking EU–Thailand partnership.

Our agenda remains focused on constructive advocacy, practical regulatory reform, and strengthening Thailand’s competitiveness as a trusted partner for European trade and investment. We will continue to work closely with the European Union, Thai government agencies, bilateral chambers, and industry partners to support a more open, predictable, liberalized and innovation-friendly business environment.

A key priority remains the EU–Thailand Free Trade Agreement. The latest round of negotiations in June 2026 continued to advance discussions across a broad range of chapters, including trade in goods, services and investment, intellectual property including geographical indications, government procurement, rules of origin, digital trade, customs and trade facilitation, technical barriers to trade, and trade and sustainable development. The next negotiating round is scheduled to take place in Thailand in late September 2026, providing an important opportunity for business to reinforce the need for an ambitious, balanced, and commercially meaningful agreement.

Over the past three months, EABC has continued to deepen engagement with the Thai government and key stakeholders:

  • Recent EABC highlights included high-level policy dialogues, working group meetings, joint chamber activities, European networking events, and the EU-ABC x EABC mission to Thailand. This included various dialogues with the Prime Minister, ministerial and senior officials on Thailand’s investment climate, regulatory reform, skills development, sustainability, digital transformation, healthcare policy, energy, food and agriculture, trade facilitation, logistics and transportation, and future EU–Thailand cooperation. These exchanges reflect the growing recognition of the European business community as a constructive partner in Thailand’s economic development.
  • EABC also participated in the EBO Worldwide Network (EBOWN) Annual Meeting in Brussels, representing EuroCham Thailand alongside European Business Organizations from across six regions and 54 countries. The meeting provided an important platform to engage with the European Commission and fellow European chambers on competitiveness, economic security, supply chain resilience, market access, digital sovereignty, and the evolving global trade landscape, while reinforcing EABC’s contribution to EU–Thailand economic dialogue and the upcoming FTA negotiations.

These activities have strengthened our collective platform, expanded engagement with policymakers, and created meaningful opportunities for members to connect across sectors.

Looking ahead, EABC will continue to build future partnership opportunities between Europe and Thailand in areas where both sides have strong shared interests and to improve the ease of doing business, enhance Thailand’s competitiveness, strengthen investor confidence, and position the country as a trusted and future-ready investment destination. We encourage members to remain actively engaged through our working groups, policy consultations, and member events.

We are also delighted to begin preparations for EABC’s 15th anniversary celebration, to be marked by a special gala dinner at the end of 2026. This milestone will be an occasion to celebrate our collective achievements, recognize the contributions of our members and partners, and reaffirm EABC’s commitment to strengthening European business and the EU–Thailand partnership for the years ahead. We look forward to celebrating this journey together with members and partners to shaping the future of European business in Thailand. Please stay tuned for more details.

On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank all members for your continued trust, participation, and support. I look forward to working with you closely in this new term and to advancing our common priorities together.

 

Warm regards,

Paranee Adulyapichet
President
European Chamber of Commerce Thailand (EABC)