AmCham Thailand - Bangkok

Contact Information

American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (Bangkok)
Stephen Green, President
Judy A Benn , Executive Director
93/1 Diethelm Tower A, 7th Fl., Wireless Rd.
Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
T: +66 02-254-1041
F: +66 02-251-1605
W: www.amchamthailand.com

About AmCham Thailand

Formed in 1956 under a special chamber of commerce law with a membership of eight American companies with about 60 American nationals, the American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AmCham) has grown to over 600 company members which comprise of over 1200 professionals including companies, non-profit organizations, and individual professionals. AmCham is one among more than 20 foreign chambers of commerce legally registered in Thailand.

An Important Role

AmCham provides American businesses and businesspersons with a venue for the exchange of ideas and for identifying common purposes to pursue in both the private and government sectors, in Thailand, in the Asian region, and in the United States. AmCham also provides the focal point for channeling social service activities intended to benefit Thais and Thailand on an unofficial basis.

AmCham has no affiliation with the US Government or any of its components. However, AmCham is an accredited federation member of the US Chamber of Commerce and of the Asia-Pacific Council of American Chambers of Commerce (APCAC) with access to all their services and privileges.

AmCham is a member of the Board of Trade of Thailand and our president is automatically a member of the executive committee of that body. Through this channel, AmCham has access to information on economic and commercial activities within the country and maintains liaison with various ministries in the Royal Thai Government.

AmCham provides a point of exchange and coordination of efforts to improve business conditions and opportunities for private Americans and American companies.

At our office, a visitor or new arrival intending to do business in or with Thailand can obtain preliminary information and assistance without charge.

In addition to the Board of Governors, AmCham has more than 20 committees that cover the operational and social aspects of the organization, as well as a wide spectrum of commercial and industrial activity. Each serves as a forum for discussing common interests and common issues, as well as for taking initiative and action.

Benefits and Services

In addition to serving as a point of contact and exchange for members of the American business community, AmCham serves as a valuable resource of information and interaction for members.
Information

Through AmCham, members can obtain regularly updated information on a broad spectrum of areas in a number of forms and venues:

Handbook/Directory

This compendium includes comprehensive information on Thailand, including economic trends, investment steps, business laws, taxation, and investment incentives, as well as three indexes: by company name, representative name, and business classification.

Magazine

Thai-American Business (T-AB) is a full-color, bimonthly publication with information about AmCham and its members, along with news items and informative articles on subjects of current interest.

Briefings

AmCham organizes briefings for visiting government officials or business executives and has a Corporate Briefing Committee.

Speakers

At breakfasts, lunches, or dinners, AmCham invites interesting speakers who are outstanding in their fields, whether in Thailand or elsewhere, to talk on subjects of relevance and significance.

Seminars

Some of AmCham’s more than 20 committees organize seminars that focus on matters likely to have great impact on doing business in Thailand.

Monitoring

Taxation and legislation

AmCham monitors changes in taxation and legislation (Thai and American) that impact member interests.

Business opportunities

AmCham maintains information on inquiries from the United States regarding doing business with or in Thailand.

Member data

AmCham maintains a constantly-updated database with comprehensive information on members and representatives.

Door-Knock

Each year AmCham organizes a visit by members to Capitol Hill to inform legislators and professional staff of the current situation in Thailand, including raising issues considered relevant to doing business in Thailand.

Social Activities

AmCham organizes an annual Independence Day event, golf tournaments, water tank and playground dedications, Secretary’s Day, Egg Nog party, the Annual Ball, more than 300 committee meetings yearly, and many young professional networking cocktail parties and other gatherings to relax. New ideas welcome.

AmCham Thailand - Bangkok

AmCham provides American businesses and businesspersons with a venue for the exchange of ideas and for identifying common purposes to pursue in both the private and government sectors, in Thailand, in the Asian region, and in the United States.