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3. Meeting with the EU–ASEAN Business Council (EU–ABC)

Mr. Theeraj Athanavanich, Director-General of the Customs Department, together with

representatives of the Customs Department, welcomed a delegation from the EU-ASEAN Business
Council (EU-ABC) on the occasion of a courtesy visit. During the meeting, discussions were held on
the operations of the Customs Department, issues of interest to the EU-ASEAN Business Council, as

well as approaches to cooperation with the private sector. The meeting took place on 20 February
2025 at the Passakornwong Meeting Room, 2 Floor, Building 1, the Customs Department.
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4. The 26 Regional Heads of Customs Administrations (RHCA) Meeting

Mr. Theeraj Athanavanich, Director-General of the Customs Department, Mr. Niti Wityatem,
Deputy Director-General of the Customs Department, and Mrs. Sunsupa Klaisuban, Director
of the Strategy and Planning Division, together with representatives of the Customs Department,

attended the 26 Regional Heads of Customs Administrations (RHCA) Meeting held from 18 to 22
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May 2025 in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China. The

meeting provided updates on the progress of World Customs Organization (WCO) initiatives in the
Asia-Pacific region, as well as future plans for joint activities among member countries. This meeting
served as a significant platform for exchanging views and strengthening cooperation among

customs administrations in the region, with the aim of promoting trade facilitation, intelligence
exchange for enforcement and suppression, and capacity building for customs officials.

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