Programme Introduction

Thailand has undergone two changes of government since former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was deposed in a coup led by Thailand's then Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army in September 2006. Despite the political instability (including the insurgency in Southern Thailand), business opportunities abound in Thailand.

• Which industries offer the best business/investment opportunities for Singapore's SMEs?
• What are the laws and regulations governing investments in Thailand?
• Are there special regions that companies may invest in and what are the policies governing investments in these regions?
• What business etiquette would they have to observe when doing business there?

This seminar seeks to provide a good overview of Thailand and investment opportunities that SMEs might want to consider. In addition, participants will be shown how and where they can obtain information from a wide range of resources available from EBIS and the Internet.

 
The speakers for this seminar:

Dr. John Harrison is an Assistant Professor and Manager (Terrorism Research) at the International Center for Political Violence and Terrorism Research at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University. He is also an Associate Editor for the Journal of Transportation Security. He was also the Coordinator for the Transportation Security program at the Center for Excellence in National Security. Dr Harrison holds a PhD in International Relations from St Andrews University and M.litt in International Security Studies from St Andrews, as well as an MA in Political Science from the American University in Washington DC and a BA in Political Science from Wheeling Jesuit University. He has also worked for and on various political campaigns in the US and Scotland.

Mr. Ronnie Tan, EBIS Info-Consultant, has conducted research into trends and development in emerging markets for the medical, healthcare which include programs such as smoking cessation, knowledge management and wage support in the industry. Ronnie has extensive expertise for information on policies and industry development of the life sciences and biotechnology industry. His research interests cover business and policy research on life sciences, food production, fisheries, regional and international politics and political violence and terrorism research.
For more details on program, please visit our website : www.ebis.sg.

 
Who should attend?
Top and middle management, who are keen to explore opportunities in Thailand.

Administrative Details

• Please mail this Registration Form together with a cheque to EBIS centre ( 10 Hoe Chiang Road, #21-06/07, Keppel Towers , Singapore 089315). Cheque should be made payable to "SBF-EBIS". Please indicate the Ref No., Name of Company, SBF Membership No. (if applicable) and EBIS Card No. (if applicable), on the overleaf of the cheque.
• Confirmation of your registration will be emailed to you upon receipt of full payment.
• We regret that no refund will be made for cancellation or non-attendance, but a replacement is allowed. Full fees will be charged for cancellation or non-attendance.
• Do note that the venue is within the CBD and car parking is by IU (ie. Cashcard reader in your vehicle).

Ref No: EBIS 087/240408/04F

NOTE: As a precautionary measure, participants who are unwell are advised not to attend the session.

Registration

Download the form for registration.

REGISTRATION FORM - Attn: The EBIS Team
(Closing date: 21 April 08)