USAFAIR 2012 - 19-22 APRIL

Yes, it is back this year with a great venue at CentralWorld. This year's fair will provide Thai and expatriates access to the products and services that help define the American lifestyle.

USA Fair 2012 is a joint venture between the U.S. Embassy Bangkok and The American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand. For information about joining the Fair as a Sponsor or Exhibitor, or about about promotions and visitation see. www.usafair2012.com or contact Patrick at comm@amchamthailand.com or Khun Kittie at kittie@amchamthailand.com.

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2012 SILENT AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED

Each year at this time AMCHAM starts searching for fun, interesting and/or valuable prizes for our silent auction in conjunction with our annual Installation Ball, to be held on February 11th, 2012. Our “New York, New York” Installation Ball Silent Auction has a goal to raise Baht two million to support 150 disadvantaged, motivating and hard-working AMCHAM’s Thai university scholarship students. This year, we will give consideration to students in flooded-affected areas. We need your help to source or provide prizes. Please let us know if your organization can donate an airline ticket, hotel stay, piece of art or another item for the auction.

Your donation will be recognized in the Installation Ball Program and AMCHAM’s T-AB Magazine (March Edition).

To donate, please complete our 2012 Silent Auction Donation Form and fax it to 0-2251-1605 or contact Kate at kate@amchamthailand.com

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AMCHAM COMPANIES REINFORCE COMMITMENT TO THAILAND

AMCHAM extends our heartfelt sympathies to those in Bangkok and the surrounding area who are affected by the on-going severe and prolonged flood. Although AMCHAM companies are impacted by the unprecedented flooding in central Thailand, they remain optimistic for the future.

Some companies have had their plants flooded forcing them to cease operations temporarily and there are supply chain disruptions for several industries which is providing stress on their operations. The service sector has also been impacted with increased costs and disruptions including absent employees who are unable to come to work.

The first concern of our member companies is the safety of their employees, and protection of property and operations. Many companies have been reaching out with cash and in kind donations, employee assistance, and coordination of temporary housing and humanitarian aid. AMCHAM companies, often working with the U.S. Embassy, remain committed to providing full cooperation and assistance for the quick recovery of livelihood and their operations in Thailand.

We appreciate the programs and initiatives announced by the Thai government in restoring normal operations, particularly the soft loan and financial assistance for the SME sector. We have offered our assistance in the recovery and restoration period to follow.

While efforts will be continuing to protect our employees and to recover and to rebuild, AMCHAM companies remain committed to investments in Thailand. We are heartened to see the renewed commitment by the Thai government with improvements in infrastructure including highways and the management of water resources. As well, increasing competitiveness in the areas of education, customs, industrial, and tax policy have been positive indicators attracting further investment by American companies to Thailand.

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AMCHAM THAILAND RECOGNIZES TOP CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAMS

November 23 - AMCHAM honored 27 companies that carried-out exemplary corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs in 2011. The honorees were presented with ACE recognitions, an appreciation presented by the AMCHAM Corporate Social Responsibility Excellence Recognition Program (ACE).

Thirty-six firms were considered for recognition and 27 firms were selected for administrating exceptional CSR programs. Click to view list of 2011 ACE recipients.

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AMCHAM’S AUTO COUNCIL SEEKS TO ENHANCE THE THAI AUTO INDUSTRY

The American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AMCHAM) Auto Council met recently with H.E. Mr. Chairwuti Bannawat, Minister of Industry, members of The Board of Investments, the Thailand Automotive Institute and the Office of Industrial Economics to discuss ways to enhance the auto industry in Thailand. Full detail...

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THE THAI-US CREATIVE PARTNERSHIP: A NEW FRIENDSHIP HIGHWAY

The Thai-U.S. Creative Partnership was created to build on more than 175 years of successful political alliance between the United States and Thailand, by leveraging American strengths in support of Thailand’s creative industries. To learn more about the variety of activities that define this initiative, visit the Creative Partnership at www.creativepartnership.org

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2011 AMCHAM ASEAN BUSINESS SURVEY: U.S. COMPANIES IN THAILAND PREDICT GROWTH BUT HAVE CONCERNS

According to a survey conducted by AMCHAM Thailand in collaboration with six other regional AmChams, U.S. businesses operating in Thailand and ASEAN countries predict expansion and growth in 2011 and 2012, but are concerned with the availability of cheap labor, rising costs and corruption. To read the full reports, click the links below

2011 ASEAN Business Outlook Survey – Regional Report
2011 ASEAN Business Outlook Survey – Thailand Report

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IS YOUR COMPANY LOCATED OUTSIDE OF BANGKOK? AMCHAM WANTS YOU!

AMCHAM is making a targeted effort to extend its membership base and activities outside of Bangkok. If your company is located outside of Bangkok in one of the designated areas, you may be eligible for AMCHAM membership at reduced rates. Click Greater Thailand AMCHAM Membership Brochure or Join AMCHAM for more information, including eligibility requirements.

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NEW MEMBERS & MEMBERS CHANGES - NOVEMBER, DECEMBER 2011 AND JANUARY 2012

New Members and Members Changes can be viewed and downloaded for your records. Please update your records monthly !!! Click to view November, December 2011 and January 2012.

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STRATEGY TARGETING ORGANIZED PIRACY (STOP!)

Intellectual property rights (IPR) encourage the innovation and creativity that is fundamental to sustained economic growth. Unfortunately, the growing global trade in pirated and counterfeit goods threatens innovation, workers' livelihoods, health, and safety. Fake products - such as CDs, DVDs, software, electronic equipment, clothing, pharmaceutical products, and auto parts - account for an estimated 5 to 7 percent of global trade. This trade costs legitimate rights holders around the world billions of dollars annually.

The Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy (STOP!) is a comprehensive program to stop trade in pirated and counterfeit goods. www.StopFakes.gov provides information about obtaining and enforcing intellectual property rights.

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MAP TO AMCHAM OFFICE and 2012 HOLIDAYS

Click for Map, Google Map and AMCHAM Holiday.

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The American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand
7th Floor, GPF Witthayu Tower A, 93/1 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
Tel: +66 (0) 2254-1041 Fax: +66 (0) 2251-1605 Email: service@amchamthailand.com

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