Asian Representative Office in Bangkok

The Asian Representative Office in Bangkok has jurisdiction over Asian region (excluding China, Mongolia, and South Korea), and is engaged in a wide range of activities such as supporting international business and collecting related information in the fields of energy and industrial technology.

1. Name: Asian Representative Office in Bangkok
2. Foundation: Established in October 1993
3. Personnel: 8
4. Chief Representative: KAWAMURA Hironori
5. Principal roles:
   • General coordination regarding the promotion of collaborative NEDO projects between Japan and countries and regions for which Bangkok Office holds responsibility
   • Survey and information collection related with energy and industrial technologies of the jurisdiction area
   • Public relations

The office is based in Bangkok of Thailand and has jurisdiction 17 countries in Asian region (excluding China, Mongolia and South Korea) including ASEAN.

Videos and pamphlets are released to promote our activities.

(1) Videos

Videos of projects introduction can be viewed via YouTube NEDO channel.

[Video 1] Use up Sugarcane! ―Biomass Project in Thailand―

NEDO is conducting a demonstration project on a system that produces raw materials for ethanol and high-value chemical products from surplus bagasse in Thailand. This video introduces the forward-looking biomass project in Thailand.

(Project name) The Demonstration Project for an Energy-Saving Cellulosic Sugar Production System Using Bagasse in the Kingdom of Thailand

• Use up Sugarcane! ―Biomass Project in Thailand―

[Video 2] Operate with a 10 Minute Fast-charging ―the Large EV Bus Project in Malaysia―

NEDO is conducting a demonstration project for introducing EV buses which can run for 30km with a 10 minute fast-charging in Malaysia. This video introduces the advanced smart transportation project in urban area.

(Project name) The Demonstration Project for Introducing EV Buses with a Fast-charging System

• Project to Demonstrate 10-Minute Charging of Large EV Buses (Malaysia)

(2) Pamphlet

The pamphlets are produced in both local and Japanese languages to introduce the activities in the jurisdiction area.

Information on the seminars organized by the office is released.

“Thailand’s E-Logistics Policy & Emerging Trends: Journey to the Future”[November, December ,2020]

The Asian Representative Office in Bangkok, the Department of Industrial Promotion (DIP) of Ministry of Industry, the Federation of Thai Industries (F.T.I), and the Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology (TNI) jointly organized a seminar on “Thailand's E-Logistics Policy & Emerging Trends: Journey to the Future”, through the online Zoom Webinars in total 4 sessions from November to December.

• Session I: "Thailand's E-Logistics: Policy and Macro Trends" (Japanese)
• Session II: “Current & Emerging Trends in B2B Logistics: Disruptive Technology and Innovation” (Japanese)
• Session III: “Smart Technology Solutions for Trucking Logistics” (Japanese)
• Session IV: “Smart Warehouse & Inventory Management” (Japanese)

NEDO-BPPT Collaboration Seminar “Indonesia’s Biorefinery Future Outlook and Introduction of Technical Solution”[December 14～17, 2020]

The Asian Representative Office in Bangkok and the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) of Indonesia held a collaboration seminar in the field of biorefinery in December 2020.

• Indonesia’s Biorefinery Future Outlook and Introduction of Technical Solution

Click here for the video of the seminar.

“Future Outlook for Hydrogen Energy in Southeast Asia－ Featuring Indonesia and Malaysia － [April 22, 2021]

The Asian Representative Office in Bangkok hold a hydrogen seminar as the first step in Southeast Asia in cooperation with Indonesia and Malaysia in April 2021.

• Future Outlook for Hydrogen Energy in Southeast Asia－ Featuring Indonesia and Malaysia －

Click here for the video of the seminar.

The reports related with energy and industrial technology in the jurisdiction area are released.

A Survey on Opportunities in Thailand's e-Logistics and Supply Chain Market (FY2019)

• A Survey on Opportunities in Thailand's e-Logistics and Supply Chain Market （10.7MB）

Thailand plays an important role in logistics in Mekong region. On the other hand, it is said that logistics costs are higher compared with neighboring countries. Under the National Economic and Social Development Plan (2017-2021), Thailand aims to cut the country’s logistics costs to 12% of GDP by 2021. Modal shift of transportation to railway, integration of ICT system and e-logistics are in the limelight gradually. Under corporation with THAI NICHI Institute, the survey report was summarized by collecting data from the both public and logistics related companies concerned with situation of supply chain and the introduction of new technology that suit the current situation.

A Study of Biomass Potential for Energy Use in Indonesia (FY2019)

• Study of Biomass Potential for Energy Use in Indonesia （6.4MB）

Indonesian government aims to raise the renewable energy ratio to 23% by 2025. Indonesia is the largest palm oil cultivation country. Therefore, biomass has much potential in term of renewable energy. Biodiesel fuel has been widely used and exploitation of unused biomass waste is getting much attention. This report was summarized in terms of biomass resource assessment and the application of energy technology for utilizing it.

NEDO has various international support program to promote Japanese technologies and systems developed from private enterprises, universities, and research institutes through international cooperation. A list of our programs is as below. Please feel free to inquire the support programs under our jurisdiction areas.

< For those who are considering energy technology demonstration >

• International Demonstration Project on Japan’s Energy Efficiency Technologies (Japanese)

< For those who are considering low-carbon technology demonstration >

• Program to Facilitate Private-Sector-Led Promotion of Low Carbon Technology Overseas (Japanese)

< For those who are considering international collaboration research on energy >

• Research and Development Program for Promoting Innovative Clean Energy Technologies Through International Collaboration (Japanese)

< For those who are considering recycle technology demonstration >

• Demonstration Project for Introducing an Energy-Saving Resource Circulation System in Asia (Japanese)

< Other programs >

For firms interested in expanding business in Thailand, please find the links below regarded with regulations and measures.

• Board of Investment (BOI)
  BOI is a government agency under the Office of the Prime Minister. Its core roles and responsibilities are to promote valuable investment, both investment into Thailand and Thai overseas investment.
• Smart Visa
  Smart Visa is a new type of visa specially designed to attract highly skilled manpower, investors, executives and startups entrepreneurs wishing to work or invest in the following targeted industries in Thailand.

Asian Representative Office in Bangkok

TEL： +66-2-256-6725 or 6726　FAX： +66-2-256-6727

Address： 8th Floor, Sindhorn Building Tower 2, 130-132 Wittayu Road, Lumphini Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand