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SATCC see the first Chamber networking of 2022 in with style
The first Multi Chamber Network Evening of 2022 turned out to be a great night and well supported. Thanks to all our sponsors, those that helped arrange the evening and all the attendees. Please enjoy these photos of the evening and we’ll hopefully look forward to many more over this coming year.
SMME & YP inaugural networking event
On Friday, 12th November, the chamber held its first event that was exclusively for the benefit of Small Micro Medium Enterprises and Young Professionals. The evening was at the Lord Nelson Hotel in Ban Chang and was a great success with well over 20 attendees. Graham...
South Africa’s Response To Travel Restrictions Imposed By Several Countries
This is from RSA government Media Statement - 27 November 2021 The South African government has noted the announcements by several countries to institute temporary travel restrictions on South Africa and other countries in our region. This follows the detection of the...
(TCC) Antigen Test Kits (ATK) special price only for member of foreign chambers of commerce phase 3
The Thai Chamber of Commerce is offering a special price for Antigen Test Kits (ATK) only for members of foreign chambers in Thailand when order through the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) channel. Kindly circulate to your members
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT – 08 NOVEMBER 2021
Normally, this is the time of year when we bring together investors from across
the country and around the world for the annual South Africa Investment
Conference.
SATCC Congratulates Andrew Wood, President of Skål Asia
Andrew J Wood, a highly valued friend and supporter of the SATCC, has been elected President Skål Asia 2021-2023. We wish him a hearty congratulations and assure him of our ongoing support in his new role.
AFTA – The Rise of a Continent on the Global Stage
The AfCFTA, Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement, which came into force in June 2019 is not a “traditional” free trade agreement. Rather it is a key part of the African Union’s transformational vision for Africa captioned Agenda 2063 which aims at a socio-economic transformation of the continent
Video: BCCT Webinar on COVID-19: An Update & Understanding Vaccines
Thanks to those who participated in the BCCT Webinar on COVID-19: An Update & Understanding Vaccines on Wednesday 11th August 2021. Please watch the video recording of the webinar below. A big thank you to BCCT for allowing SATCC to join in.
(TCC&BoT) Request form for Rapid Antigen Test Kit (ATK)
The members of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade of Thailand who wish to purchase COVID-19 Antigen Test Kits (ATK) for employees or their families. The Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade of Thailand has coordinated two ATK distribution companies at a reasonable price.
BCCT WEBINAR ON COVID-19: AN UPDATE & UNDERSTANDING VACCINES
Following discussions between SATCC and the British Chamber of Commerce Thailand, the latter has very kindly agreed to let SATCC members join the webinar listed below. Please just follow the instructions and you will be allowed to join this very interesting update on...
New Expat Vaccination Registration Website Opens
The South African-Thai Chamber of Commerce (SATCC) has been in touch with the Ministry of Public Health, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Disease Control for information on how to let foreign nationals, who are living within the Kingdom of Thailand, know how to get vaccinations.
South African Revenue Service – Update
In June 2021 the South African Revenue Service (SARS) published details regarding standard and specific documentation required to evidence that a taxpayer has ceased South African tax residence.