Committee Mission Statement

To represent and promote mutual business interests between both Thai and South African businesses of our membership in Thailand and to further increase awareness of potential trade and investment opportunities between the two countries.

In addition to the commercial aspects listed above, the Chamber is also interested furthering social and cultural understanding between the different nationalities represented in the Chamber.

The people who are dedicated to ensuring SATCC fulfils its Mission in Thailand (2012-2013):

Board members are :

  1. Maurice Bromley
  2. Gregory Meadows (VP)
  3. Mark Butters (Treas)
  4. Rupert Haw (Sec)
  5. Rowan D’Arcy
  6. Leanne Gryga
  7. Simon Davies
  8. Surasak Nunta-Viriyakul
  9. Khun Pairoj Eaungpulswat
  10. Graham MacDonald
  11. Lynda Calver
  12. Duncan Buchanan
  13. Allan Riddell
  14. Pasit Foobunma

Embassy Ex-Officio Members :

  1. H.E. Ambassador Ruby Marks
  2. Counsellor Velelo Kwepile
  3. Lerato Mashile (1st  Sec. – Political)
  4. Raymond Manzini (1st Sec – Political)

Policy for the Chamber is developed and directed by an elected committee of ten, headed by a President and two Vice Presidents.

Following the election of the General Committee in October of each year, portfolios of responsibility are assigned to each committee member. These are based on the measures considered necessary for the achievement of the Chamber’s strategic goals and may vary from year to year, depending on the perceived need to change emphasis or implement improvement measures. In 2004-2005 these portfolio responsibilities are:

• Trade and Embassy Coordinator;
• Charities;
• Social Activities and Networking;
• Foreign Chambers of Commerce Coordinating Committee;
• Board of Trade Representative;
• Communications;
• Jabulani; and
• Fund Raising.