About Us
BCCT’s mission statement is:-
“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”
The BCCT is fully self-funded with no financial support from government or any other British or Thai external sources. Members’ annual fees are the main source of income and, together with income from the 80-90 events organized throughout the year, help to support an office of eleven full-time employees headed by Executive Director Greg Watkins.
The Board of Directors comprises 14 representatives of BCCT member companies and individuals. The Board is advised by a number of active groups which maintain links with members and the many government and private sector organizations to ascertain views and report business developments and opportunities. Reports are regularly produced by the Board and other volunteers and are made available exclusively to members through the BCCT website – www.bccthai.com – and The Link magazine which is published every two months.
The BCCT has a seat on the Board of Trade of Thailand and is active in representing members’ interests on the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce Thailand. BCCT is actively supporting the establishment of the European ASEAN Business Centre in Thailand. BCCT also established and actively participates in Britain in South East Asia (BISEA), a regional group comprising all the British chambers and business associations in ASEAN countries.
Programmes of BCCT events in the Eastern Seaboard, Chiang Mai and Phuket are organized to develop more regular and effective links between Bangkok-based and upcountry companies.
In 2007, BCCT appointed seven senior and widely respected Thai businessmen to be Honorary Advisers to the BCCT Board.
A Brief History
Founded in 1946, the British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT) is the oldest foreign chamber and the largest non-Asian foreign chamber in Thailand. In addition, it is the largest and oldest British Chamber in Asia. At its inception there were 17 founding British members and three associate members.
In 2011, the BCCT has a membership of approximately 600 including 550 companies with nearly 2,700 named representatives covering a broad cross-section of business interests in Thailand. Membership is open to companies of all nationalities and sizes.
Who We Serve / Our Services
Member Benefits
1. KNOWLEDGE SHARING
Topical Webinars when ‘physical’ events became impossible BCCT moved swiftly to webinars: Topics presented so far include: Effects of the Coronavirus on Businesses in Thailand; The Thai Economy in 2020; Tax Impact; Banking Support for SMEs; The Impact of the Coronavirus on Business in China; Leading Your Business in a Time of Crisis; Employment Law; and Covid-19, what’s next for you? Members are very welcome to propose topics and speakers, and are encouraged to publicise attendance to colleagues. Webinars are free of charge for BCCT members. Non-members pay a fee. Audio recordings and PowerPoint presentations are archived for members to access.
2. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Introductions to potential customers: utilising the BCCT Executive Director’s extensive range of business contacts. Members select the companies from the membership that they would like to be introduced to and provide a brief introduction to their company activities. The Executive Director then contacts the selected companies.
3. UPSKILLING YOUR TEAM
Skills Development Workshops: Prior to the Coronavirus outbreak BCCT had developed a successful program of skills development workshops held at member hotels or the BCCT office. Moving to online delivery has allowed us to engage with member training companies in Thailand and UK to deliver short (90 minutes or 3 hours long) sessions. They are delivered through online platforms such as Zoom Meeting and focus on enhancing soft skills for junior and middle managers in member companies.
Location of Chamber
23rd Floor, M Thai Tower, All Seasons Place, 87 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
