The Sicilian Catch
After the successful end of the “Sicilian Fish on The Road 2012″ Gala Dinner hosted by TICC on February 2, at the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit Hotel Bangkok. This event was an opportunity to discover the great taste and quality of fish from Sicily Region, Italy in its four course dinner. The dinner featured specialty dishes based on Sicilian “blue fish” and cooking demonstration of the featured dishes cooked by Chef Natale Giunta, winner of the ” Ospitalita’ Italiana” award and frequent performance on Italian television. Sicilian blue fish was flash-frozen in Sicily and shipped to Bangkok just before dinner. “Sicilian Fish on the Road” was organized by TICC on behalf of the Sicily Region, with support of the European Fisheries Fund.
NEW Italy Visa Application Centre
The Embassy of Italy in Thailand is pleased to announce the introduction of its new visa application facility in Bangkok from the 5th of January 2012, VFS Global will operate the Italy Visa Application Centre at the joint Schengen Visa Application at Mercury Towers in Pathumwan, Bangkok.
Charity Gala Dinner | Report
The Bridge of Hope’s Christmas Charity Dinner on the 15th of December 2011 at SwissotelNaiLertPark.
This is a joint initiative of the Thai – Italian Chamber of Commerce and the Italian Embassy to raise funds in support of the Camillian Home of Lat Krabang. This institution is committed to serving orphaned children suffering from HIV/AIDS and other physical or mental disabilities, with the belief that these children are the most vulnerable members of our society.
Merry Christmas and Happy and Prosperous New Year
The Thai – Italian Chamber of Commerce wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy and Prosperous New Year.
Mario Monti to head new Italian Government
Economist Mario Monti replaced Silvio Berlusconi as Italy’s new prime minister on Wednesday 16 November 2011, tasked with saving Italy and the Eurozone from a crisis that has set off alarm bells around the world. The 68-year-old ex-European Union commissioner formally accepted the nomination from President Giorgio Napolitano and was sworn in with a [...]
Floods in Thailand 2011
Central part of Bangkok province has been assigned as the main passage for the maintenance of the northern runoff (50%). Among the alerted/ affected district Sai Mai, Don Muang, Laksi, Bang Khen, Kan Na Yao, Chatuchak, Lad Prao, Wang Thonglang, Huay Kwang and Bang Sue are considered as CENTRAL. The water is currently being drained via two passages.
Flood Relief Measures
Due to the present flood situation in Thailand, the Royal Thai Government has approved flood relief measures which include:
Financial package of 325 billion Baht for assisting affected businesses and households.
Rehabilitation programs for businesses.
Comprehensive work plan for reconstruction and implementation of long-term flood-prevention system, which involves all ministries.
Ospitalita’ Italiana 2011/12 Edition
From 1st November to 31st December 2011 Italian restaurants located in Thailand can apply for the second edition of Ospitalia’ Italiana, the largest project which certify authentic Italian Restaurant abroad. To visit the project page please click here, for more information about the 2010/11 edition please visit this page. The restaurants certified during the [...]
Get Together postponed
Dear Friends,
We regret to inform you that the upcoming Get Together event scheduled on November 3rd will be postponed.
The decision was taken due to the risk of flooding in the area where the event would have been held.
International Meeting of Italian Chambers of Commerce Aboard
From 22nd to 26th October 2011 will take place in Naples the 20th International Meeting of Italian Chambers of Commerce Aboard. This event is organized by Assocamerestero, Unioncamere and CCIAA from Naples, with the support of Eurosportello.
This Meeting is a special occasion to expand the relationship between the Chamber of Commerce worldwide network through a direct meeting between Chamber’s representatives and local enterprises