Published Thursday, 24 July, 2008 at 11:18 AM
Minister for Transport, Trade, Employment and Industrial Relations
The Honourable John Mickel
Thailand business and trade group kicks off in Queensland with Thai Ambassador as Patron
Queensland businesses have formed a new group to build closer trading relationships with Thailand.
Minister for Trade John Mickel congratulated the Queensland business leaders who have joined together to establish the Queensland Thailand Business Partnership and secured the Patronage of Thailand’s Ambassador to Australia.
“The Queensland Thailand Business Partnership held their first function last night (23 July) with Thailand’s Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Mr Bandhit Sotipalalit, in attendance along with around 85 Queensland business representatives and guests interested in expanding business relationships and export markets in Thailand,” Mr Mickel said.
“The development of closer ties with businesses in Thailand with the support of Thailand’s Ambassador as a Patron of the organisation can only help to build and grow mutually beneficial trade relationships with Queensland.
“The Partnership group plans to meet on a bi-monthly basis and will host regular networking events like the one held last night, and functions for visiting business delegations and dignitaries. Future overseas missions to Thailand are also a possibility.
“This business group, with Thailand’s Consul-General to Queensland as an Executive Member, will be able to share an understanding of Thailand’s current business environment and requirements with our Smart State businesses,” he said.
Trade Queensland’s Special Representative to Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand Bob Quinn pledged to work closely with and support the foundation membership of the Queensland Thailand Business Partnership.
“It is encouraging to see that Queensland companies are getting behind the Partnership. Since taking up my position, I have noted the high levels of business interest in Thailand and the Partnership group will be a valuable networking vehicle to help promote Queensland exports in this dynamic market,” Mr Quinn said.
Initial office bearers of the Queensland Thailand Business Partnership are :
Position Name Organisation
Chair John Hocken Knowledge Consulting
Secretary Keith Hamburger Knowledge Consulting
Treasurer David Bray Darwalla Milling Co.
Executive Member Bill Dunn Royal Thai Consul-General to Queensland
Executive Member Graham Hart W2Power
Executive Member Adrienne Ward Fresco Consulting
Queensland business representatives wanting more information about the Queensland Thailand Business Partnership or exporting to Thailand can contact Trade Queensland on 3224 4035.
In 2006/07, Queensland’s total merchandise exports to Thailand were valued at more than $500 million (up from $291 million in 2000-01). Major exports included coal, metalliferous ores, non-ferous metals, textile fibres, food and chemical products (including fertiliser.
Thailand is currently ranked as the 15th largest export destination for Queensland goods.
Minister’s office: John Smith 3237 1944 or Nathan Moir 3235 4060
July 24, 2008
Minister for Trade John Mickel congratulated the Queensland business leaders who have joined together to establish the Queensland Thailand Business Partnership and secured the Patronage of Thailand’s Ambassador to Australia.
“The Queensland Thailand Business Partnership held their first function last night (23 July) with Thailand’s Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Mr Bandhit Sotipalalit, in attendance along with around 85 Queensland business representatives and guests interested in expanding business relationships and export markets in Thailand,” Mr Mickel said.
“The development of closer ties with businesses in Thailand with the support of Thailand’s Ambassador as a Patron of the organisation can only help to build and grow mutually beneficial trade relationships with Queensland.
“The Partnership group plans to meet on a bi-monthly basis and will host regular networking events like the one held last night, and functions for visiting business delegations and dignitaries. Future overseas missions to Thailand are also a possibility.
“This business group, with Thailand’s Consul-General to Queensland as an Executive Member, will be able to share an understanding of Thailand’s current business environment and requirements with our Smart State businesses,” he said.
Trade Queensland’s Special Representative to Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand Bob Quinn pledged to work closely with and support the foundation membership of the Queensland Thailand Business Partnership.
“It is encouraging to see that Queensland companies are getting behind the Partnership. Since taking up my position, I have noted the high levels of business interest in Thailand and the Partnership group will be a valuable networking vehicle to help promote Queensland exports in this dynamic market,” Mr Quinn said.
Initial office bearers of the Queensland Thailand Business Partnership are :
Position Name Organisation
Chair John Hocken Knowledge Consulting
Secretary Keith Hamburger Knowledge Consulting
Treasurer David Bray Darwalla Milling Co.
Executive Member Bill Dunn Royal Thai Consul-General to Queensland
Executive Member Graham Hart W2Power
Executive Member Adrienne Ward Fresco Consulting
Queensland business representatives wanting more information about the Queensland Thailand Business Partnership or exporting to Thailand can contact Trade Queensland on 3224 4035.
In 2006/07, Queensland’s total merchandise exports to Thailand were valued at more than $500 million (up from $291 million in 2000-01). Major exports included coal, metalliferous ores, non-ferous metals, textile fibres, food and chemical products (including fertiliser.
Thailand is currently ranked as the 15th largest export destination for Queensland goods.
Minister’s office: John Smith 3237 1944 or Nathan Moir 3235 4060
July 24, 2008