SICCI President, Mr. Ar Rm Arun leads 40-Member Business Delegation to Thailand with objective of boosting trade between Tamil Nadu & Thailand :
Jul 23, 2022

SICCI was requested by Mr. Nitirooge Phoneprasert, Consul General, Royal Thai Consulate-General in Chennai to lead a Business Delegation to the Future Mobility Asia & Future Energy Asia Expos which was hosted by the Government of Thailand during July 20th-22nd, 2022.

Mr. Ar Rm Arun, president, sicci delivering a powerpoint presentation on tamil nadu's $1 trillion economy at thai chamber of commerce. beside him is mr. phairush buraphachaisn, vice chairman of the thai chamber of commerce - jul 20, 2022

SICCI successfully led a high-power Business Delegation of 40 members to Thailand to help the companies in the region build strong & profitable business linkages with their Thai counterparts. Mr. Ar Rm Arun, President, SICCI led the Delegation.

MoU Signing Ceremony between SICCI & Thai Chamber of Commerce by Mr. Ar Rm Arun and Mr. Phairush Buraphachaisn - Jul 20, 2022

The Business Delegation met the following high ranking Government officials and briefed them about the potential of Tamil Nadu and initiatives of the SICCI : - Ms. Wanalee Lohpechra, Deputy Director General, Department of South Asian, Middle East & African Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. - Dr. Kasittitorn, Ministry of Digital Economy - Ms. Theresa Mathawapan, Chief Strategy Officer, National Innovation Agency.

Mr. Ar Rm Arun along with Mr. Nitirooge Phoneprasert, Royal Thai Consul General, Chennai, SICCI Board members and fellow Delegates at Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Jul 20, 2022

The Business Delegation also visited the following events - Future Mobility Asia Expo & Conference - Future Energy Asia Expo & Conference.

Mr. Ar Rm Arun addressing Ms. Wanalee Lohpechra, Deputy Director General, the Department of South Asian, Middle East & African Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and her Cabinet. Along with them is Mr. Nitirooge Phoneprasert and fellow Delegates - Jul 20, 2022

SICCI had also arranged meetings with the following Trade Bodies : - Thai Chamber of Commerce - India Thai Chamber of Commerce - Thailand Tamil Sangam.

Mr. Ar Rm Arun, Ms. Wanalee Lohpechra along with officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & fellow Delegates at Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Jul 20, 2022

Mr. Arun delivered a high-content PowerPoint Presentation titled Tamil Nadu's $1 Trillion Economy. The Presentation shared info about SICCI, the Indian & Tamil Nadu Economy, Growth opportunities with Tamil Nadu, suggestion for Tamil Nadu & Thailand to work together and suggestions for SICCI & Thai Chamber to work together. SICCI signed a MoU with the Thai Chamber of Commerce to jointly conduct events that would propel the Tamil Nadu & Thailand Business connect.

Mr. Ar Rm Arun, addressing Delegates at the Dinner Hosted by Consul General Mr. Nitirooge Phoneprasert at the Ko Dang Talay at Asiatique Riverfront - Jul 20, 2022

SICCI made arrangements for one to one meetings with businesses, investors and financial institutions to assist the Delegation Members strongly build their business in newer markets. The Delegation importantly also called on the Indian Ambassador to Thailand Mrs. Suchitra Durai and briefed about the meetings held along with suggestions made.

Mr. Ar Rm Arun, along with Dr. Kasititora Pooparadai, Sr. Executive Vice President, Digital Economy Promotion Agency, Mr. Nitirooge Phoneprasert and fellow Delegates at the Ministry of Digital Economy & Society, Thailand - Jul 21, 2022

This is the first time in SICCI's history that has involved good participation from the Government of Tamil Nadu including from TANSIM & MTIPB. This also is the biggest delegation that SICCI has ever led in its history. All Stakeholders including the Government of Thailand, Royal Thai Consulate General of Thailand in Chennai and all the Members of the Business Delegation well appreciated the initiative of the SICCI.


Mr. Ar Rm Arun along with Ms. Theresa Mathawaphan, Deputy Executive Director (Chief Strategy Officer), Mr. Nitirooge Phoneprasert and fellow Delegates at Thailand's National Innovation Agency (Public Organization) - Jul 21, 2022

Mr. Ar Rm Arun along with Mr. Nitirooge Phoneprasert and fellow Delegates at the Future Energy Asia & Future Mobility Asia Expos at Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITECH) - Jul 21, 2022

Mr. Ar Rm Arun along with Mr. Nitirooge Phoneprasert visiting stalls at the Future Energy Asia & Future Mobility Asia Expo at BITECH - Jul 21, 2022

Mr. Ar Rm Arun addressing Members of the Thailand Tamil Sangam, the India Thai Chamber of Commerce (ITCC) and fellow Delegates at the ITCC Office - Jul 21, 2022

Mrs. Valli Arun, President, Valingro and Executive Committee Member, SICCI addressing the audience at the ITCC Office - Jul 21, 2022

Mr. Ar Rm Arun along with Members of Thailand Tamil Sangam, Members of ITCC and fellow Delegates at the ITCC Office - Jul 21, 2022

Mr. Ar Rm Arun along with Mrs. Suchitra Durai, Indian Ambassador to Thailand, Mr. R. Swaminathan, Former Indian Ambassador and Mrs. Valli Arun at the Official Residence of the Indian Ambassador to Thailand.

Mr. Ar Rm Arun along with Ms Suchitra Durai, Mr. R. Swaminathan, and fellow Delegates at the Official Residence of the Indian Ambassador to Thailand - Jul 22, 2022

Farewell Address by Mr. Ar Rm Arun along with Mr. Nitirooge Phoneprasert, at Centre Point Silom - Jul 22, 2022

Mr. Ar Rm Arun President, SICCI along with Mr. Nitirooge Phoneprasert and fellow Delegates at Centre Point Silom - Jul 22, 2022