The Road to Trade Winds ASEAN: Thailand January 25, 2023 John Breidenstine is the ASEAN Regional Senior Commercial Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Thailand. This is the second piece in a blog series about different markets that will be featured during Trade Winds 2023 . This post contains external links. Please review our external linking policy . U.S. businesses looking …
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Bangkok, Thailand – The United States and Thailand met today under the U.S.-Thailand Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) to discuss the bilateral trade relationship, including the importance of Thailand taking action to reduce the U.S. trade in goods deficit and address the pressing trade concerns at the heart of the ongoing Generalized System of …
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On September 21, 2018, Mr. Russ Nicely, Agricultural Counselor of U.S. Embassy attended the launch of California Grape – Sun World Grapes, imported by City Fresh co., ltd at Gourmet Market, The Mall Bangkae. Sun World grapes will be available at all Gourmet Market.
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On Wednesday, May 2, Mr. Russ Nicely, Agricultural Counselor for the U.S. Embassy in Thailand introduced a program titled, “USA Superfoods – Secrets of Vitality”, featuring Mr. Bob Moore, the founder of Bob’s Red Mill USA, a leading brand for organic and gluten free wholegrains. Hosted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Dry …
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On Thursday, April 26, Chargé d’Affaires Peter M. Haymond spoke at the Thailand Ministry of Commerce and U.S. Patent and Trade Office co-organized public awareness program for celebrating the World Intellectual Property Day. The program promotes the positive aspects and contributions of Intellectual Property Rights to society, culture, and economy, in association with this year’s …
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On Friday, September 8, CottonUSA showcased new cotton technologies through a display of one of America’s most iconic fashion symbols—denim jeans—at Renaissance Rajaprasong Hotel. As part of the 9th consecutive “Cotton Day” celebration, DCM Peter Haymond joined Cotton Council International (CCI) and the Thai textile and garment industry for an exhibition of innovative cotton fabrics …
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On June 28, 2017, Mr. Paul Welcher, Agricultural Attaché of U.S. Department of Agriculture joined Blue Diamond Growers, a U.S. almond-growing agricultural cooperative based in Sacramento, California, at their launch event for Blue Diamond Almond Breeze in Thailand. Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, is a healthy dairy-free alternative to milk which is now available in 7-11s …
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Ambassador Glyn Davies led a delegation of nearly three dozen corporate members of the U.S. ASEAN Business Council (USABC) to a meeting with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Also present were Deputy Prime Minister of Economic Affairs Somkid Jatusripitak; Minister Suvit Maesinsee; the Ministers of Finance, Foreign Affairs, Transportation, Digital Economy and Society, Energy, Commerce, Public …
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The U.S. Embassy celebrated “World Intellectual Property Day” on April 26 with an engaging panel discussion in Bangkok featuring Thai inventors, and representatives from the government, private sector, and the United Nations centered around this year’s theme – “Innovation: Improving Lives.” In his opening remarks, Deputy Chief of Mission Peter Haymond emphasized the importance of …
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Assistant U.S. Trade Representative (AUSTR) Barbara Weisel led a delegation of USTR and U.S. Department of Commerce officials to Bangkok March 29-April 3 for a series of meetings focused on expanding U.S. trade in Thailand and the ASEAN region. During the U.S.-ASEAN meeting on March 30, AUSTR Weisel outlined the Trump Administration’s trade agenda and …
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On March 7, AMCHAM hosted U.S. Embassy staff and AMCHAM members for a ‘Meet the Embassy’ event as a way to introduce Embassy officers to the members of the American business community. After the formal program, the AmCham monthly networking reception allowed American business to mingle with and get know Embassy presenters.
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On May 11, Ambassador Davies and an embassy team visited Seagate Technology, located in Samutprakran, to support the U.S.-Thai business relationship. As a leader of hard-disk drives and storage solutions, Seagate Technology – Thailand employs over 16,000 Thais. During his tour of the facility, the Ambassador had a chance to learn more about Seagate’s operations …
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On May 9, Ambassador Glyn Davies visited U.S. law firm Tilleke & Gibbins where they toured the firm’s Museum of Counterfeit Goods. Located in Bangkok, the museum houses a collection pirated goods, including clothing, cosmetics, food products, drugs, copyrighted works, electrical devices, and miscellaneous products. The tour concluded with a viewing of Tilleke & Gibbins’ …
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