Description

The Government Affairs Council will convene virtually on February 23. The meeting agenda will be updated.
 
All AMCHAM members are welcome to attend the Government Affairs Council meetings to stay abreast of the policy priorities that AMCHAM advocates for on behalf of members. Advance registration is necessary.
 
Membership in the AMCHAM Thailand Government Affairs Council is open to managers of government relations and public affairs of AMCHAM Thailand member companies.

Agenda:
 
Meetings with the Government 

• AMCHAM Luncheon with US Embassy, Jan 19
• Membership and Roundtable meeting with the Secretary-General of BOI, Jan 21
• Roundtable meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health, Jan 26
• Public Conference on “One Platform for foreigner study” by Digital Government Agency, Jan 25
• Meeting with Regulatory Guillotine Sub-committee on visa and work permit, Feb 11 

AMCHAM Paper for Approval 

• LTR paper on expanding targeted industries for the High-Skilled Professionals category
• AMCHAM Position Paper on Responsible Hospitality & Tourism Recovery

Matters for Discussion 

• Update on AMCHAM Advocacy Strategy 2022 
  • Customs processing and cross-border clearance
  • FDA approval process
  • BOI applications and applicability

Upcoming Engagements with Governments 

• Virtual Membership and Roundtable meetings with Creative Economy Agency
• Membership luncheon with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy
• Virtual Membership and Roundtable meetings with Department of Trade Negotiations
• Virtual Roundtable meeting with the Permanent-Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Membership luncheon with the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment
• Virtual Roundtable meeting with the Personal Data Protection Committee
• HS 2022 Training Session with Customs Department

Other matters 

To continue to receive updates on our advocacy meetings and activities, or to request to join the Council, please contact theeta@amchamthailand.com