EABC Advocacy News

• Chair of EABC Energy and Energy Efficiency Working Group, on "How the EU can help Thailand's energy challenge" in the Bangkok Post (8 May 2014)
   

Mr.Nigel Gould-Davies (BG Group), EABC board member and Chair of EABC Energy and Energy Efficiency Working Group, shared his opinions on  "How the EU can help Thailand's energy challenge" in the BangkokPost on 8 May 2014. 

You can click [here] to read the article online. 

For more information regarding EABC Working Groups and their activities, you can refer to EABC website: www.eabc-thailand.eu or contact us at workinggroups@eabc-thailand.eu or policy@eabc-thailand.eu

EABC News

• EABC Vice President on Thai Political Situation in the Bangkok Post (9 May 2014)

Mr. Jan Eriksson, EABC vice-president, in his interview with the Bangkok Post published on 9 May 2014, voiced concern among the foreign business community that the Thai economy has begun to realise the impact of the lack of fully-functioning government which has limitations to borrow money while facing falling tax revenue. He emphasised the urgency of having a functioning government in place and he remained optimistic that an election would eventually be held.

EABC Upcoming Events

• EABC/JFCCT Conference "DIGITAL BROADCASTING and DIGITAL TV - a new era in high quality entertainment, information and learning" - 15 May 2014

Less than a week to this half day event: come and learn about the exciting developments, network and share information. REGISTER here

The industry has spawned take up in technology and services, with a range of value-adding, innovative platforms and applications which push traditional boundaries between broadcasting and info-comms. In late 2013, the NBTC conducted the country's first spectrum auction to support 24 digital terrestrial TV licences. Confirmed speakers include industry experts, the Chairman of the Broadcasting Commission of NBTC and broadcasters.

We are pleased to acknowledge our sponsor CNX Creative (part of SPB TV group) and MAAT , ATCI, Chiang Mai Creative City as supporters (so far).

The conference will provide insights into the industry, participation opportunities and some policy aspects. For more information including current programme, see INFO and REGISTER here.

EABC Publications

• EABC Activity Report 2013

EABC Activity Report 2013 was made available for our AGM on 9 April 2014. It summarizes all EABC events, activities and publications from 2013. The EABC Activity Report 2013 can be downloaded from our website [here], or if you wish to have a print copy, please fee free to contact us at office@eabc-thailand.eu or 02-670-0624.

 

Member News

• Special discounted price for EABC members at "2nd World Food Safety Conference", 22-23 May 2014

The World of Food Safety Conference is an unrivalled business platform where major players in the food industry, including food processors, distributors, retailers, foodservice operators, regulators and academia meet to exchange ideas and innovative solutions, and share best practices to achieve total food safety and drive consumer confidence globally.

In 2014, the conference aims to attract over 250 like-minded food safety professionals to learn from regional and international experts on how to harmonise food safety, quality and support for the upcoming integration of the ASEAN Economic Community. 

Mr.Patrick Deboyser, Minister-Counsellor (Health and Food Safety), Delegation of the European Union to Thailand, will also be one of the many internationally renowned speaks at the conference.

EABC members can register to the conference at special discounted price of USD699 (full price is USD899). To register please download the registration form [here] and send it to Jyothi Rajan at j.rajan@koelnmesse.com.sg or call +65 6500 6727.
 

• GIZ's report “PV Rooftop Development in Thailand - Analysis of Regulations and Challenges”

The recently published report “PV Rooftop Development in Thailand - Analysis of Regulations and Challenges” analyses the current administrative framework for the realization of a rooftop solar PV installation making references to international best practices and points out challenges for developers and installers.

The report was developed by the consultancy eclareon GmbH in the framework of the Project Development Programme (PDP) South-East Asia. PDP South-East Asia is implemented by GIZ on behalf of the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy in close cooperation with the Thai Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency (DEDE).
 
You can download the report “PV Rooftop Development in Thailand - Analysis of Regulations and Challenges” [here] and more information on renewable energy in Thailand by GIZ [here].