PAST EVENT: 11th Thai Belgian Business Forum
👉 11th Thai Belgian Business Forum on Wednesday 24 September 2025, 10:00–14:00 CET, hosted at the European Institute for Asian Studies (EIAS), Rue de la Loi 26, Brussels
Date: Wednesday, 24 September 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 14:00 PM CET
Venue: EIAS, rue de la Loi 26, B-1040 Brussels
*The Event was followed by a Networking Lunch
Are you looking to do business in Thailand or ASEAN? Do you want to know more about the latest developments in Thailand and the region? Hear what support is available for your company to become active in Thailand?
The Thai Belgian Business Forum is the annual event for the Thai Belgian business community. This annual flagship event brings together business leaders, government representatives, and industry experts from Thailand and Belgium to share insights, opportunities, and success stories.
🌏 Why attend?
- Gain first-hand knowledge from Thai and Belgian experts on the growing opportunities for Belgian and European businesses in Thailand.
- Learn how the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) supports companies in setting up and thriving in Thailand.
- Hear from Belgian companies already active in Thailand and benefit from their experience.
- Connect directly with government agencies and industry organizations to guide your next steps in the Thai and ASEAN markets.
💡 Whether you are exploring new markets, seeking investment opportunities, or want to learn more on the latest developments in Thailand and ASEAN, the Thai Belgian Business Forum 2025 is your gateway to success in ASEAN.
Organised by the Board of Investment (BOI) Thailand in close collaboration with the Royal Thai Embassy Brussels and the European Institute for Asian Studies EIAS – proudly sponsored by Thai Airways.
Programme
10:00 – 10:30 Registration and Welcome Coffee
10:30 – 10:40 Welcome Remarks
- H.E. Mrs Kanchana Patarachoke, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand To Belgium
10:40 – 11:30 Part 1: Thailand’s Trade & Investment Landscape (Presentation Session)
- Ms Tanita Sirisup, Senior Executive Investment Advisor, Thailand Board of Investment, Bangkok
Topic: ” Investment Opportunities: Incentives and Support for Success” (20 minutes)
Incentives, tax benefits, and priority sectors for Belgian investors - Ms Siribhusaya Ungphakorn, Minister, Office of Commercial Affairs, Royal Thai Embassy, Brussels
Topic: “Progress and Impact of Thailand – EU FTA” (15 minutes)
FTA, import/export, progress, strategic importance & impact - Mr Wouter Beke, MEP, Chair of the European Parliament’s Delegation for Relations with Southeast Asian Countries and ASEAN
Topic: “Thailand – A Strategic Destination in a Changing Global Landscape ” (15 minutes)
Current developments and opportunities in a changing world
11:30 – 12:00 Part 2: “Expanding Belgian Business in Thailand – Insights, Challenges & Best Practices” (Panel Discussion)
Panelists:
- Mr Martin Knoss, VP Germany, Sanet Group (Business Consulting & Legal Advisor)
- Mr Marc Devriendt, Former representative for FIT in Thailand & The Philippines
- Mrs Olivia Vandebranden, Legal Manager, Mediagenix
Moderator: Ms. Lin Goethals, Director, European Institute for Asian Studies (EIAS)
12:00 – 12:10 Presentation by Thai Airways
- Mrs Katrien Depauw, District Sales Manager Belgium & Luxembourg, Thai Airways International
12:10 – 12:15 Closing Remarks
- Sieb Hoogstra, Benelux Representative for the Board of Investment (BOI), Thailand
12:15 – 14:00 Networking Lunch – Thai Cuisine, hosted by the Royal Thai Embassy
With kind regards,
ขอแสดงความนับถือ,
The EIAS Team and the Board of Investment (BOI) Thailand
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