The Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce (AustCham) invites members to join us for a Member Briefing on “Solutions for a Safer World”.
Solutions for a Safer World
- Part 1: The role biosecurity plays in protecting borders from inbound risks
- Part 2: Managing the threats from vector-borne diseases
Biosecurity
Biosecurity threats can result from attacks of invasive species, pests, and diseases, which cause damage to agricultural production, environment, community, and human health. Increasing movements of goods and people, as well as changing climatic conditions, have accumulatively increased the risk of biosecurity incursions with the annual cost of invasive species to the Australian economy running in the billions of AUD.
Australia and New Zealand are recognized worldwide as being leaders in biosecurity systems, with Australia’s investment in biosecurity reflecting a 30 to one return. Over many years the World Health Organisation has leaned towards the expertise from the Australian Department of Agriculture and New Zealand Ministries for Primary Industries when it comes to implementing global aircraft disinfection policies.
Thailand with its land borders represents a different set of challenges to Australia and New Zealand.
Vector-borne Diseases
Malaria is one of the most severe public health problems worldwide. It is a leading cause of death and disease in many developing countries, where young children and pregnant women are the groups most affected. According to the 2021 World Malaria Report, nearly half the world’s population lives in areas at risk of malaria transmission in 87 countries and territories.
Costs to individuals and their families include the purchase of drugs for treating malaria at home; expenses for travel to, and treatment at, dispensaries and clinics; lost days of work; absence from school; expenses for preventive measures; and expenses for burial in case of deaths.
Keeping safe from vector-borne diseases such as Dengue Fever, Zika, Malaria, Chikungunya, Leishmaniasis has resulted in advances in insect repellent technologies which provide long lasting protection and is safe to use on skin. In addition, insecticides for clothes impregnation for optimum protection against mosquito bites, which can be applied on all types of fabrics and maintains its efficacy up to 5 washes, have been developed.
Our panel will discuss the importance of Thailand keeping pace with developments in biosecurity practiced across the world, global threats, and the role that Thailand can play in helping to protect Australia’s borders, as well as advances in mosquito protection technologies.
Speakers:
- Nick Shoulal; Owner and Founder, Callington
- Ivan Zrilic; Marketing Manager/Product Manager, Callington
- Amber Parr; Counsellor – Agriculture for Thailand, Philippines, Singapore and Myanmar, Australian Embassy Bangkok
- Moderator: Geoff Everett; Managing Director, Callington Thailand
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday 1 June 2022
Time: 17.00 - 18.00
Cost: Free of charge for AustCham members.
Note: due to limited capacity, this event is for AustCham members only
Location: Le Méridien Bangkok
Please register in advance, as walk-ins are not allowed for this event
Limited spaces, please book early to avoid disappointment
COVID-19 Requirements: Attendees must be able to show proof of at least double vaccinated and a Negative test result (ATK/RT-PCR) conducted within 24 hours of arriving at the event.
Please see here for more details: AustCham’s COVID-19 Guidelines for events
Sundowners event policy:
· Due to COVID-19 restrictions and limited event space, registrations in advance are required and we will not accept walk-ins at this event.
Payment and Cancellation policy:
· Advance payment is required to confirm your registration and if payment not made 24 hours before event, your place will be passed on to the waiting list.
· Free cancellation within 24 hours before the event and payments are refundable or transferred to next event’s credit.
· Cancellations received less than 24 hours (1 days) and no-shows are NOT able to receive neither a refund nor credit. For those who haven’t paid will be charged with invoice unconditionally.
AustCham would like to thank our sponsors for this month
Callington (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Callington are specialty chemical solutions provider for global aviation, health & personal protection, industrial manufacturing, fuel additives and maintenance markets. Australian owned and operated Callington has been operating since 1968 with offices across nine countries worldwide, including Thailand. Our leadership in border biosecurity disinsection, cleaning, COVID-19 disinfection and personal care allow us to offer industry excellence to the aviation, healthcare, industrial and hospitality sectors worldwide.
www.callington.com/
Le Méridien Bangkok
Le Méridien Bangkok stands out in style in the city’s Silom commercial district, with all of the hotel’s 282 rooms looking out over the international energy bustling through the surrounding streets.
Restrained sophistication greets every guest in subtly stated rooms, each equipped for a modern entertainment experience and a virtual office.
The hotel offers two distinct restaurant and three bars to explore, and wellness remains at the forefront with the SPA, a fitness centre furnished with the latest in exercise Technogym equipment and an outdoor swimming pool.
Three stylish meeting rooms and two boardrooms provide great choice and options when hosting meetings and social events.
Guests can step into the unexpected at the nearby Patpong Night Market and entertainment zone or venture into one the area’s many eateries and small shops. Le Méridien Bangkok is located nearby Saladaeng sky train and Sam Yarn subway stations for convenient transportation to shopping and sightseeing attractions.
Le Méridien Bangkok is less than an hour from Suvarnabhumi International Airport and
Don Muang Airport. www.lemeridienbangkoksurawong.com/