Business Mission
to Thailand
Elkamy Consulting, along with the Thailand Board of Investment and the Thai Trade Centre Sydney, invites Australian businesses interested in exploring investment and trade opportunities in Thailand to join the 2024 Business Mission to Thailand from 23 to 26 June.
The Business Mission to Thailand is an opportunity for any Australian businesses looking to enter or expand their business interests in the country with businesses benefiting from:
The opportunity to promote their businesses in a country that stands at the heart of the ASEAN region, which has a common market of 660 million consumers.
Gaining direct access to high level contacts in both government and business, opening the door to new business opportunities and relationships.
An understanding of operating a business internationally and industry specific market information.
Businesses in target sectors of digital technology, education, energy, food and agriculture, health, manufacturing and mining or businesses that simply wish to understand more about the trade and investment opportunities in the country are particularly encouraged to attend.
Mission sector streams will be tailored to ensure that they align with the needs of the mission delegation.
Detailed information about the mission including the mission cost, logistics, registration and proposed mission schedule is outlined below.
Places are strictly limited and businesses are encouraged to register as soon as possible. The deadline for registration and the submission of mission materials is 25 May 2024.
Supported by:
FAQs
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The cost of attending the business mission is $4250.00 AUD per delegate with full payment required by Friday 25 May 2024.
The mission fee include delegate’s hotel accommodation at the Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit Hotel, expenses for program preparation and execution (including individual meetings and briefings), mission transportation, official functions including food and beverages, hired service vendors including interpreters, and group working lunches (when noted in the program).
Delegates are responsible for their own air travel, meals and local transportation outside the mission program and hotel transfers, insurance, and all other related travel costs.
For delegates that reside in Bangkok and do not require accommodation for the mission, the mission fee is $3500.00 AUD per delegate.
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Delegates should plan to arrive in Bangkok on or before Sunday 23 June 2024, with a welcome reception and information exchange session to be held that evening. The formal mission program will conclude at various times on Wednesday 26 June 2024, depending on your mission sector stream.
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Two pre-departure briefings will be held prior to the mission to provide delegates with information about doing business in Thailand, updates on the mission program and provide an opportunity for delegates to ask any questions prior to departing Australia.
Her Excellency, Ms. Arjaree Sriratanaban, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to Australia, will join one of the planning calls as well as representatives from the Thailand Board of Investment, the Thai Trade Centre Sydney and the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade).
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Accommodation will be provided for delegates at the Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit in a newly renovated Luxury Room, inclusive of breakfast for one person.
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If you hold a valid Australia Business Travel Card (ABTC) a Visa is not required for entry to Thailand.
For delegates that do not hold an ATBC, the Thai Embassy recommends that delegates apply for a Non-Immigrant B Business Visa. To support your application, the BOI Sydney Office will issue a letter of invitation.
Visa applications can be completed online at using the Thai E-Visa Official Website. Please be aware that processing time is at least 10 business days so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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For delegates wishing to extend their visit in Thailand, elkamy consulting, with the support of the Tourism Authority of Thailand Sydney Office, has secured a special post mission package at Sofitel SO/ Hua Hin. Further details about this package will be sent directly to all registered delegates.
Indicative Program
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From 14:00
Check in to Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit.
18:00 – 20:00
An informal networking and information exchange session for mission delegates.
Mission briefing packs and other mission material will be available for collection at the reception.
Dinks and light refreshments provided.
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From 06:30
Breakfast at delegates leisure (inclusive)
07:45 – 08:45
Pre-briefing drop in with mission staff at Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit Hotel Boardroom.
A daily pre-briefing will be sent to all delegates via email starting from the evening of 2 June 2024. Should delegates have any questions about the engagements for that day, they are welcome to meet with mission staff at this drop in session.
09:00 - 17:00
Depart Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit.
Delegates should meet in the hotel lobby at 08.45 for a 09.00 sharp departure.
Briefings from government agencies including:
Australian Embassy Bangkok (including the Australian Trade and Investment Commission).
Thailand Board of Investment
Ministry of Commerce (including the Department of International Trade Promotion and Department of Business Development)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
18:30 - 21:30
Join senior officials from Royal Thai and Australian Governments and senior Thai and Australian business representatives at a dinner reception for mission delegates.
This event will be supported by our mission partners including Austrade, the Australia Thailand Business Council, AustCham Thailand and the Federation of Thai Industries, providing a significant networking opportunity with key industry associations, Australian based businesses already in Thailand and representative from Thai businesses.
Dinner, drinks, and entertainment provided.
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From 06:30
Breakfast at delegates leisure (inclusive).
07:45 – 08:45
Pre-briefing drop in with mission staff at Sofitel Sukhumvit Boardroom.
A pre-briefing will be sent to all delegates via email on the evening of 24 June 2024. Should delegates have any questions about the engagements for that day, they are welcome to meet with mission staff at this drop in session.
09:00 - 16:00
Depart Sofitel Sukhumvit Hotel.
Delegates should meet in the hotel lobby at 08.45 for a 09.00 sharp departure.
Briefings from government agencies including:
Bank of Thailand
Ministry of Finance (including the Customs Department and Revenue Department)
Roundtable and business matching session with the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) and Australia Thailand Chamber of Commerce (AustCham).
Delegates will hear how FTI and AustCham can support businesses in Thailand and a business matching session will take place with mission delegates.
16:00 - 17:30
For delegates in industry sector streams that are travelling outside Bangkok on 26 June, further meetings may take place at the hotel.
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From 06:30
Breakfast at delegates leisure (inclusive).
07:30 – 08:30
Breakfast Briefing with Knight Frank Thailand.
Knight Frank is a leading property services agency headquartered in Bangkok and Phuket, Thailand. Knight Frank Thailand provides market-leading advice, services and transaction support to businesses.
Knight Frank will provide an overview of Thailand property outlook and trends and information for investors interested in purchasing and leasing property in Thailand.
From 09:00
Sector Stream Program
Industry sector stream tailored programs will be finalised following registration of delegates, with additional streams added as required.
As an example, the manufacturing stream program is likely to include travel to the Eastern Economic Corridor for a site visit to ANCA’s Thailand factory. ANCA is a world-leading Australian owned manufacturer of CNC machines, motion control systems and custom sheet mental who have been operating in Thailand since 2005. Delegates will also meet with the Thailand Government’s Eastern Economic Corridor Office of Thailand and Amata Corporation, a leading developer of industrial estates in Thailand.
Additional Meetings
Mission delegates can also request additional meetings with government agencies at the One Start One Stop Investment Centre for businesses with specific requests or who are seeking to obtain further information about doing business in Thailand. Currently, there are 38 agencies providing information and consultations related to doing business in Thailand at the OSOS. Delegates can see the full list of agencies at OSOS Investment Centre website.
Request for Information
Companies participating in the mission are strongly encouraged to submit the following information as part of the registration process to ensure that elkamy consulting can adequately brief companies and government agencies:
1. Biography and picture of all delegates
2. Detailed company profile
3. Meeting priorities and purpose of meeting request
These documents can be emailed to info@elkamy.com.au after you have submitted your registration.
Further Information
Mr. Dale Foody
Director, Elkamy Consulting
Consultant to the Thailand Board of Investment
+66 982 836 516 (TH) +61 438 425 231 (AU)
Ms. Sithee Tanboonteck
Director, Thailand Board of Investment Sydney Office
+61 2 9252 4884 (AU)
Miss. Wanasri Jotikabukkana
Director, Thai Trade Centre Sydney
+61 2 9241 1075 (AU)