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EABC Luncheon seminar: Progress and Prospects in the EU-Thailand Free Trade Agreement Negotiations

We are delighted to invite you to the following EABC Luncheon seminar: Progress and Prospects in the EU-Thailand Free Trade Agreement Negotiations, on Tuesday 26 November at The Athenee Hotel Bangkok.

This exclusive EABC Luncheon Seminar, held alongside the fourth round of EU-Thailand FTA negotiations, will bring together the Chief Negotiators from Thailand and the EU to share their views on the state of play of the negotiations.

They will engage in a forward-looking dialogue with participants to discuss progress to date and hear the perspectives of Thai and EU business on the direction for the FTA negotiation, offering valuable perspectives on the economic potential this agreement holds for both the EU and Thailand.

This luncheon will also serve as a platform for Thai and European businesses to engage directly with the Chief negotiators, facilitating open dialogue on expectations, opportunities, and issues on the ground that will be essential to a successful FTA.

Event details:

Date: Tuesday, 26th November 2024

Time: 11:00 AM – 14:00 PM

Venue: The Athenee Hotel

Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/xuAFL7e5f0

Agenda:

11:00-11:45 – Registration

11:45-12:30 – Luncheon (3 course meal)

12:30-12:35 – Welcome remarks

12.35-12:40 – Opening Remarks, Ms. Renita Bhaskar, Minister Counsellor, European Union Delegation to Thailand

12:40-12:50 – Progress and Prospects – The EU Perspective, Mr. Christophe Kiener, EU Chief Negotiator European Commission

12:50-13:00 – Progress and Prospects – The Thai Perspective, Ms. Chotima Iemsawasdikul, Thailand Chief Negotiator, Director General Department of Trade Negotiations, Ministry of Commerce

13:00-13:40: Panel discussion and Q&A

13:40: Closing remarks

13:45: Photo session

14:00: End of the event

 

Ticket fees:

  • EABC Members = 1,800 THB/person
  • Members of Supporting Chambers = 1,800 THB/person
  • Non-members = 2,400 THB/person

 

IMPORTANT REMARKS:

  • Registration will closeon Friday, 22 November, at 6 PM
  • Registration mandatory. No walk-ins allowed.
  • ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE TO EABC