Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC)

The Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce was founded in Bangkok in 1966 by Mr. Bernard LEFORT with objectives to promote bilateral trade between France and Thailand. In the years 60s, there were only 3 foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand: American, British and German. 20 founding members decided at that time to create the Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce, setting the trend of bilateral foreign Chamber and it has been the fashion ever since.

After just one year, the membership increased to 65 companies and individuals. The first Gala Night was organized on November 25th, 1966, gathering more than 200 participants. Since then, it has become our tradition to hold a gala dinner every year in a prestigious atmosphere and with a new theme, gathering French-Thai business community as well as high-ranked officials.

Time has gone by and the Chamber has continued to grow and mature thanks to the collaboration of all members. The FTCC premises, themselves, have been delocalized 6 times since the very first establishment: a tiny room in one of the founding members offices on Phat Phong Road; Wanglee Building on Suriwong Road; Sarasin Building on Surasak Road, Kian Gwan Building on Wireless Road; Richmond Building in Soi Sukhumvit 26 from March 1993 to May 2005; and recently Kian Gwan House III (Indosuez House) on Wireless Road since June 2005 until now.