1. Thai-UK Business Infrastructure through BCCT Simon Landy Vice Chairman, BCCT Executive Chairman, Colliers International Thailand

2. BRITISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE THAILAND (BCCT) www.bccthai.com -Founded 1946: -first foreign chamber in Thailand -first British chamber in Asia -530+ corporate members and 100 events per year -Mission statement: "To serve the needs and promote the development of British business in Thailand and as ‘Partners in Progress’ contribute directly to Thailand’s economic advancement”

3. UKTI/BCCT OVERSEAS BUSINESS NETWORK PROJECT -UK government initiative to expand trade – outsourcing UKTI services to British Chambers -Launched 2013 in 20 countries – Thailand in the front line -Services include: -market entry advice / research -“launchpad” -webinars -trade mission support, etc -Launch of British Business Centre 10 February 2014

5. OSMEP & UKTI MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING -Objectives: -develop SMEs in both Thailand and UK -facilitate Thai/UK SME collaboration and exchanges -Activities: -Sharing of knowledge, experiences and best practice -Match-making in Thailand and UK + training workshops, seminars and conferences -BCCT is delivery partner – Action Plan launched in 2014 -MOU signed by British and Thai Ministers in May 2013

7. BCCT ALUMNI PROGRAMME -Launched 2012 -Objective: to connect Thai students in UK (5,000+) with BCCT member companies in Thailand for internships or employment -Main vehicle – page on BCCT website -First BCCT Career Fair in UK at Samaggi Samakhom Sports Day in Manchester in February 2013 -BCCT Chairman and ED met students with Thai Ambassador in London in October 2013

9. BCCT UK GROUP -Established 2011 -UK Group Chair (Steve Buckley) also Vice Chair of Anglo- Thai Society -Objective: to utilise the knowledge of executives and diplomats returning to UK from postings in Thailand -Ensures that BCCT is represented at Thailand business events in UK -Acts as a forum to discuss Thailand business issues in UK linking with Royal Thai Embassy in London, Asia House and D Group

11. ANGLO-THAI SOCIETY (ATS) -Founded 1962 to help promote good relations between the UK and Thailand -Around 300 members -Organises events and activities, including: -Summer Reception at the House of Lords in June -Educational Awards at the Oriental Club in November -ATS representative in Thailand is BCCT Executive Director

13. BCCT ALUMNI PROGRAMME -Launched 2012 -Objective: to connect Thai students in UK (5,000+) with BCCT member companies in Thailand for internships or employment -Main vehicle – page on BCCT website -First BCCT Career Fair in UK at Samaggi Samakhom Sports Day in Manchester in February 2013 -BCCT Chairman and ED met students with Thai Ambassador in London in October 2013

15. ALL PARTY PARLIAMENTARY GROUPS (APPG) -Thailand group chaired by Roger Godsiff MP. Purpose: -improve links between the British and Thai parliaments -encourage deeper understanding of cultures -promote bilateral trade -ASEAN group founded by Mike Weatherley MP in 2013 -Platform in Parliament to promote British business overseas and Thai/ASEAN interests in the UK -Hosts Thai/ASEAN business and political delegations in Parliament when they come to London

18. SOME KEY EVENTS IN UK 2014 -1 st April – Parliament, London – APPG ASEAN briefing by BCCT and ASEAN Britchams -2 nd April - British Expertise, London – briefing by BCCT ED -7 th -10 th April – UK ASEAN Business Council (UKABC) Roadshow to Leeds, Cambridge, Leicester and Birmingham -May or June tbc – BOI events in UK -17 th July – International Festival of Business, Liverpool (South East Asia event) -October – British Chambers of Commerce International Trade Conference -October or November – UKABC Roadshow -plus other BCCT-initiated events to be scheduled

19. UK MISSIONS TO THAILAND 2014 -13-14 March - Smart Cities:Smart Living mission -24-25 March – Automotive trade mission, Bangkok and Eastern Seaboard -21-25 May – Yorkshire & Humber trade mission to Thaifex (food & drink companies). There will also be a stand at Thaifex for Scottish companies -plus other events to be scheduled

20. Thank you for your attention