The Japanese Chamber of Commerce, Bangkok (JCC) is an organization with a proud history of more than half a century since its establishment in 1954 and is the largest overseas Japanese Chamber of Commerce having 1,328 member companies. The JCC has committed itself to extensive activities in order to promote not only trading, investment or economical development, but also cultural exchange and educational support between Japan and Thailand.
Current stagnation of supply chain since the unprecedented disaster in Japan has being caused unfavorable business conditions to many companies, especially in the manufacturing sector. In contrast, the Asian economy including Thailand has continuously achieved dynamic growth. It is the important issue for Japanese companies how to respond to such growth in Asia. The number of questions to the JCC regarding investments in Thailand such as setup of business bases, reinforcement of marketing activities and relocation of manufacturing function from Japan has being increased.
In response, the JCC would like to focus on recovery from the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. More specifically, the JCC will exchange information on part supply and operations of assembly companies, while appealing to Thai government and related organizations in order to prevent any troubles in export from Japan due to harmful rumors.
In addition, the JCC would like to improve investment environment in Thailand more actively. As the JCC has been trying to address issues such as the improvement of the operation of Customs Department, tax and ROH (Regional Operating Headquarters), the JCC will continue to submit opinions and demands to Thai government. In terms of issues involving other ASEAN member countries, the JCC will also present requests to the Secretarial of ASEAN and the government of each country through activities of the Federation of Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, ASEAN (FJCCIA) which the JCC leads manage. The JCC would like to also review how to provide Japanese companies considering investment in Thailand with more concrete support linked to business.
Finally, as for social contribution activities, the JCC has recognized a deep tie between Japan and Thailand through the monetary donation activities in Thailand for the people who affected by the Japan earthquake 2011 and warmest remarks from Thai people to Japanese people. With increasing economic globalization, it is very helpful for Japan to have a really reliable country such as Thailand. In order to reinforce such irreplaceable asset, the JCC will continue to work on social contribution activities actively.
The JCC will continuously commit a wide range of activities responding to your expectations. The JCC would appreciate your continuous support and cooperation.
Thank you.
April 2011
47th President
Kyoichi Tanada