ABOUT THAI-NORWEGIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1996 with the aim of facilitating increased trade and investment between Norway and Thailand. It provides members with a forum to improve business conditions and opportunities as well as creating venues and channels for exchange and sharing of information. The chamber organises business related events from breakfast meetings covering current business affairs, to topical business seminars and networking events featuring guest speakers.
Current membership stands at around 50. The chamber office is co-located with Norway Connect’s office in Bangkok’s central business district and also works closely with the Royal Norwegian Embassy as part of Team Norway. Through its membership of the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand, the chamber identifies challenges and opportunities in doing business in Thailand, seeking support in Thai Government policies to address such issues. This includes interaction with key stakeholders in Thailand relevant to the business community such as the Board of Trade, the Thai Customs Department, The Immigration Department, The Revenue Department and the Board of Investment as well as providing access to top officials in the Thai administration.
The Norway-Asia Business Review Magazine is issued four times per year. Business Review features interesting articles about business, trade, politics and life style in both Norway and Southeast Asia. It is distributed free to the members of all Norwegian business associations in South and Southeast Asia as well as other contacts. The Chamber website norcham.com contains news and information about the latest Chamber activities. It also provides links to useful intelligence within business and trade in Thailand.
Key Chamber Personnel
Kristine Anvik Leach is the Managing Director of Jotun Thailand. She is an international business executive with 20 years of leadership experience across Europe and Asia, including Norway, Malaysia, India, and Thailand. Throughout her career, Kristine has led business growth and strategic transformation in multinational organisations, with expertise in general management, marketing strategy, commercial development, and brand building. She is recognised for her strong commercial acumen, people-focused leadership, and values-based approach to managing diverse teams across regional, global, and country leadership roles.
Dr. Supareak Charlie Chomchan is Vice Chairman of the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce Thailand (JFCCT) and Advisor to the Board of Trade of Thailand. He has long advanced collaboration between government and industry, strengthening Thailand’s international business environment. As Managing Director of Pacific Rim Rich Group, he oversees engineering, construction, and hotel joint ventures, with a portfolio exceeding 900 rooms nationwide. His leadership blends strategic vision with hands on expertise in investment structures, property development, and corporate advisory, positioning him as a key figure in business and policy.
Yanin Srathongnoi is the Executive Director of the chamber responsible for the chambers operational management. Yanin joined the chamber in 2019 from Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) where she worked as Assistant Marketing Manager. Before joining HKTDC she worked with Norway Connect as market advisor with full client responsibility for a number of Norwegian clients. While working at Norway Connect, Yanin furthered her education and graduated with a Master’s Degree in Marketing Management from Mahidol University.