AustCham Thailand

On the auspicious occasion of Her Majesty The Queen's Birthday Anniversary, Long Live Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana.

Please kindly note that AustCham office will be closed on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, and will resume its normal business hours on Thursday, 4 June 2026.

Check out the insightful article by JTJB International Lawyers on "PRIVATE SCHOOL BUSINESS IN THAILAND". Thailand continues to be one of the most attractive destinations in Southeast Asia for educational investment, particularly for international schools, bilingual schools, specialized academies, and vocational institutions. With the increasing demand for high-quality education, together with Thailand's growing expatriate and international business communities, many foreign education groups are actively exploring opportunities to establish educational institutions in Thailand.

Read the full article at: hhttps://buff.ly/7UMNdK6

For members who are interested in contributing your articles to our website and next issue of e-Advance, please contact our team at [email protected]

Check out AustCham Thailand's Upcoming Events in June 2026 📅
Stay tuned for updates on our future events here: https://buff.ly/QrbTxdF

🔈 8 JUN – AustCham June SME Coffee Morning
🔈 10 JUN – June Sundowners & Members Briefing
🔈 19 JUN – Multi-Chamber EEC Networking Hosted by NTCC
🔈 26 JUN – Multi-Chamber Connecting Western Seaboard (Hua Hin) Hosted by BCCT

📢 AustCham Thailand Office Closure Notice

Please be advised that the AustCham Thailand office will be closed on Monday, 1 June 2026, in observance of the substitute public holiday for Visakha Bucha Day.

We will resume normal business operations on Tuesday, 2 June 2026.

💼 AustCham Thailand eAdvance – May 2026 | Issue 143
Stay up to date with insights on the current business environment and highlights from the AustCham community in our latest e-newsletter.
📖 Explore the issue: https://buff.ly/H6eSoxS

⛳ BevChain 2026 AustCham Golf Tournament — Fully Booked 🎉
Thank you so much for the overwhelming interest in our upcoming Golf Tournament — all slots are now fully booked. See you this Friday!

We’re truly grateful for your enthusiasm and support.
For those who registered, we look forward to seeing you on the green for a day full of fun and friendly competition.'

A big thank you to all our sponsors for supporting this event.
Our 2026 Hole Sponsors:
▪ Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort
▪ Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel
▪ ANCA CNC Machines & ANCA Manufacturing Solutions
▪ Avani Pattaya Resort
▪ Bangkok Hospital
▪ BevChain Logistics
▪ NS BlueScope
▪ Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park
▪ JLL
▪ Kingsgate & Akara Resources
▪ Linfox
▪ Meinhardt
▪ Minor Hotels
▪ Pullman Pattaya Hotel G

Step onto the green for an unforgettable day of golf, premium networking, and exciting rewards. Take your shot at exclusive lucky draws and auction prizes from our generous Voucher & Prize Sponsors — you won’t want to miss this.

▪ Fusion Resort & Villas Da Nang ▪ Bangkok Hospital ▪ Blackmores ▪ Fenix XCell ▪ HealthDeliver ▪ Marriott Resort Hua Hin ▪ Marriott Resort Pattaya ▪ The Athenee Hotel Bangkok ▪ Pullman Pattaya Hotel G ▪ Topgolf Megacity

Stay tuned for more updates as the event day approaches.
Let’s make this tournament one to remember! 🏌️‍♀️🌟

📸 Photo Album | Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners – 22 May 2026
What an incredible evening in Phuket! 🌅

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners. Your presence and energy made the night truly special.

A heartfelt thank you to our Venue Sponsor, SAii Laguna Phuket Resort, for their warm hospitality, and to our Corporate Sponsor, JLL, for their continued commitment to the AustCham community.

We were privileged to host an insightful panel discussion and presentation on "Phuket Hotel Industry Focus: Market Trends and Outlook 2026–2027", featuring industry leaders who shared valuable data, market intelligence, and forward-looking perspectives.

🎤 Our Distinguished Speakers:
▪ Jon Cannon – Senior Vice President, Hotel Asset Management, Thailand & Vietnam
▪ Chanavudh Vanachaivong – Senior Vice President & Head of Hotels Advisory, Thailand
▪ Saharat Jivavisitnont (Sears) – Executive Director, Jee Tang Hospitality
▪ Bousserind Comson (Bou) – Senior Director of Sales, Thailand & Vietnam, Amadeus Hospitality

We also thank our Media Partner, The Phuket News (Phuket Live Radio - Live 89.5), and Event Supporter, Lady Pie Phuket! 🥧

We look forward to seeing you again in Phuket this August! 🇦🇺🇹🇭