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Opening Ceremony of ROCB A/P renovated office
29 September 2021, Bangkok Thailand
With the hospitality and assistance given by Thai Customs Department (TCD) as our host administration, we celebrate the opening renovated office of ROCB A/P on 29 September 2021.
With the hospitality and assistance given by Thai Customs Department (TCD) as our host administration, we celebrate the opening renovated office of ROCB A/P on 29 September 2021.
ROCB A/P celebrate opening new RDTC Korea
8 June 2021, Incheon, Korea
At the invitation of the Director-General of RDTC Korea, Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P and his colleagues attended the Virtual Launching Ceremony of Regional Dog Training Center (RDTC) Korea. Mr. Kuramoto conveyed his warmest congratulation to Ms. Anna Cho, Director-General of RDTC Korea.
At the invitation of the Director-General of RDTC Korea, Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P and his colleagues attended the Virtual Launching Ceremony of Regional Dog Training Center (RDTC) Korea. Mr. Kuramoto conveyed his warmest congratulation to Ms. Anna Cho, Director-General of RDTC Korea.
ROCB A/P received Encouragement Message from the RTC Japan.
4 June 2020, Bangkok, Thailand
Mr. IKEDA Kagemitsu, Managing Director of Customs Training Institute (CTI), the Ministry of Finance Japan as the RTC Japan, expresses encouragement message for the ROCB A/P and A/P Members to tackle together on the current tough situation caused by COVID-19.
Mr. IKEDA Kagemitsu, Managing Director of Customs Training Institute (CTI), the Ministry of Finance Japan as the RTC Japan, expresses encouragement message for the ROCB A/P and A/P Members to tackle together on the current tough situation caused by COVID-19.
ROCB A/P greets new Director of Thai Customs Academy
12 February 2020, Bangkok, Thailand
Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues paid a courtesy call to newly appointed Director of Thai Customs Academy, Ms. Pawan Phavichitr, at her office to present a flower bouquet and compliments.
Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues paid a courtesy call to newly appointed Director of Thai Customs Academy, Ms. Pawan Phavichitr, at her office to present a flower bouquet and compliments.
ROCB joined the Thai Customs Department to celebrate the 2020 International Customs Day
27 January 2020, Bangkok, Thailand
At the invitation of the Thai Customs Department (TCD), Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues joined the celebratory reception of International Customs Day 2020 officiated by the Director General of Thai Customs, Mr. Krisada Chinavicharana, at the TCD Headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand.
At the invitation of the Thai Customs Department (TCD), Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues joined the celebratory reception of International Customs Day 2020 officiated by the Director General of Thai Customs, Mr. Krisada Chinavicharana, at the TCD Headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand.
ROCB A/P joined the celebration of AEO Certification Ceremony of Thai Custom Department
30 July 2019, Bangkok, Thailand
At the invitation from the Thai Customs Department (TCD), Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues joined the AEO Certificate Ceremony held on 30 July 2019 at the TCD Headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand.
At the invitation from the Thai Customs Department (TCD), Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues joined the AEO Certificate Ceremony held on 30 July 2019 at the TCD Headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand.
The New Head of ROCB A/P paid a courtesy visit to the Director General of Thai Customs Department
8 July 2019, Bangkok, Thailand
Mr. Norikazu KURAMOTO, the new Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Krisada CHINAVICHARANA, the Director General of Thai Customs Department (TCD).
Mr. Norikazu KURAMOTO, the new Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Krisada CHINAVICHARANA, the Director General of Thai Customs Department (TCD).
ROCB A/P celebrates the 145th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Customs Department with its host administration
4 July 2019, Bangkok, Thailand
At the invitation from the Thai Customs Department (TCD), Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues joined the Anniversary of the Foundation of the Customs Department held on 4 July 2019 at the TCD Headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand.
At the invitation from the Thai Customs Department (TCD), Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues joined the Anniversary of the Foundation of the Customs Department held on 4 July 2019 at the TCD Headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand.
Commitments of Myanmar Customs Department on Intellectual Property Rights
Contribution by Ms. Hsu Wai Hnin
Deputy Head of Intellectual Property Section
Myanmar Customs Department
Deputy Head of Intellectual Property Section
Myanmar Customs Department
ROCB A/P joins the International Customs Day 2019 Celebration
25 January 2019, Bangkok, Thailand
At the invitation of the Thai Customs Department (TCD), ROCB A/P staffs joined the International Customs Day Celebration event organized by the TCD on 25 January 2019.
At the invitation of the Thai Customs Department (TCD), ROCB A/P staffs joined the International Customs Day Celebration event organized by the TCD on 25 January 2019.
The Excellency of Training Performance (Award as the best training institute for 9 Consecutive Years)
Contribution by Mr. Seong-Man LIM
Director General of CBCTI, Korea Customs Service (KCS)
Director General of CBCTI, Korea Customs Service (KCS)
ROCB A/P pays courtesy visits to new Deputy Directors General of the Thai Customs Department
8 November 2018, Bangkok, Thailand
On 8 November 2018, Mr. Kazunari Igarashi, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues paid courtesy visits to Mr. Boonthiem Chokevivat and Mrs. Chalida Phungravee, newly appointed Deputy Directors General (DDG) of the Thai Customs Department (TCD)
On 8 November 2018, Mr. Kazunari Igarashi, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues paid courtesy visits to Mr. Boonthiem Chokevivat and Mrs. Chalida Phungravee, newly appointed Deputy Directors General (DDG) of the Thai Customs Department (TCD)
The ROCB A/P greets new Thai Customs Director General
12 October 2018, Bangkok, Thailand
On 12 October 2018, Mr. Kazunari Igarashi, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues paid a courtesy call to Mr. Krisada Chinavicharana, new Thai Customs Director General.
On 12 October 2018, Mr. Kazunari Igarashi, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues paid a courtesy call to Mr. Krisada Chinavicharana, new Thai Customs Director General.
Building technology-driven organizations: the experience of China Customs
By Mr. Wang Lingjun
Vice Minister of the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC)
Vice Minister of the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC)
Thai Customs Talent Management
Mr. Prawat Chuenchavalit
Expert on Human resource Development
Thai Customs Department
Expert on Human resource Development
Thai Customs Department
Central Customs Laboratory of Korea (K-CCL) was designated as WCO Regional Customs Laboratory (RCL)
Contribution by Mr. Jong-Myeong KIM
Director General of Central Customs Laboratory, Korea Customs Service (KCS)
Director General of Central Customs Laboratory, Korea Customs Service (KCS)
Essay on Combating Environmental Crime: challenges and possible solutions
By Sopagna SENG
Deputy Chief of Bureau
General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia
Deputy Chief of Bureau
General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia
ROCB A/P joins the Thai Customs 144th Anniversary Ceremony
4 July 2018, Bangkok, Thailand
At the invitation of Mr. Kulit Sombatsiri, Director General of the Thai Customs Department (TCD), Mr. Kazunari Igarashi, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues participated in the TCD’s 144th Anniversary Ceremony held on 4 July 2018 at the TCD Headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, and renewed existing close friendship with them.
At the invitation of Mr. Kulit Sombatsiri, Director General of the Thai Customs Department (TCD), Mr. Kazunari Igarashi, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues participated in the TCD’s 144th Anniversary Ceremony held on 4 July 2018 at the TCD Headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, and renewed existing close friendship with them.
Special contributions by a regional Member on the application of innovative technologies in Customs
By Mr. Hiroshi Kishimoto
Deputy Director-General, Japan Customs
Deputy Director-General, Japan Customs
Special Contribution from the Thai Customs Department
E-Learning in Thai Customs by Mr. Prawat Chuenchavalit Expert on Human Resource Development Thai Customs Department
Shanghai Customs College has made another academic advancement
On 10 May 2018, the Shanghai Customs College (SCC), a WCO Regional Training Center, has become an accredited institution offering the Master’s Degree of Taxation and Public Administration. On 10 April, its Bachelor Program of Customs Administration (BCA) has been recognized by the WCO Secretariat within the framework of the PICARD Program.
ROCB A/P greets new Thai Customs Principal Advisor on Customs Control Development
30 May 2018, Bangkok, Thailand
Mr. Kazunari Igarashi, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues paid a courtesy call to Mr. Chaiyut Kumkun, Thai Customs Principal Advisor on Customs Control Development (PA), on 30 May 2018 to present a flower bouquet and compliments for recent confirmation by His Majesty of the Kingdom of Thailand of Mr. Kumkun’s retrospective appointment to the post in December 2017.
Mr. Kazunari Igarashi, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues paid a courtesy call to Mr. Chaiyut Kumkun, Thai Customs Principal Advisor on Customs Control Development (PA), on 30 May 2018 to present a flower bouquet and compliments for recent confirmation by His Majesty of the Kingdom of Thailand of Mr. Kumkun’s retrospective appointment to the post in December 2017.
Customs Reform and Modernization in Vanuatu
Special Contribution by Mr. Benjamin Malas
Director, Department of Customs & Inland Revenue of Vanuatu
Director, Department of Customs & Inland Revenue of Vanuatu
Customs Training Institute of Japan Customs (RTC Japan) was awarded by the President of Japan’s National Personnel Agency!
Contribution by Mr. Jun Tajima
Director of International Cooperation Division, Japan Customs Training Institute
On 7 February 2018, the International Cooperation Division and Trainers of Customs Training Institute of Japan Customs, as known as “CTI” which is the RTC Japan, received the President’s Award of Japan’s National Personnel Agency (NPA).
Director of International Cooperation Division, Japan Customs Training Institute
On 7 February 2018, the International Cooperation Division and Trainers of Customs Training Institute of Japan Customs, as known as “CTI” which is the RTC Japan, received the President’s Award of Japan’s National Personnel Agency (NPA).
ROCB A/P and KCS sign MOU on a short-term attachment program
1 February 2018, Bangkok, Thailand
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the ROCB A/P and the Korea Customs Service (KCS) on cooperation regarding a short-term attachment program was signed on 1 February.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the ROCB A/P and the Korea Customs Service (KCS) on cooperation regarding a short-term attachment program was signed on 1 February.
ROCB A/P celebrates the International Customs Day 2018 with its host administration
26 January 2018, Bangkok, Thailand
At the invitation from the Thai Customs Department (TCD), ROCB A/P staffs joined the International Customs Day held on 26 January 2018 at the TCD Headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand
At the invitation from the Thai Customs Department (TCD), ROCB A/P staffs joined the International Customs Day held on 26 January 2018 at the TCD Headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand
ROCB A/P Xmas Party
19 December 2017, Bangkok, Thailand
On 19 December 2017, the ROCB A/P invited Thai Customs Department colleagues and Customs Attachés to the Xmas Party at its Office with a view to expressing our gratitude for their support and cooperation to its activities and wish them happy holidays.
On 19 December 2017, the ROCB A/P invited Thai Customs Department colleagues and Customs Attachés to the Xmas Party at its Office with a view to expressing our gratitude for their support and cooperation to its activities and wish them happy holidays.
ROCB A/P attends the NACIN Launching Day ceremony
1 October 2017, Faridabad, India
At the invitation from NACEN Director General, Mr. Kazunari Igarashi, Head of the ROCB A/P, attended the first NACIN Launching Day, which was held coincidently with the passing out ceremony for the 67th batch IRS officials, on 1 October 2017 at the NACIN, formerly named NACEN, one of the WCO A/P Regional Training Centers.
At the invitation from NACEN Director General, Mr. Kazunari Igarashi, Head of the ROCB A/P, attended the first NACIN Launching Day, which was held coincidently with the passing out ceremony for the 67th batch IRS officials, on 1 October 2017 at the NACIN, formerly named NACEN, one of the WCO A/P Regional Training Centers.
ROCB A/P greets new Director of Thai Customs Academy
19 September 2017, Bangkok, Thailand
Mr. Kazunari Igarashi, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues paid a courtesy call to newly appointed Director of Thai Customs Academy, Ms. Santanee Phairattanakorn, at her office on 19 September 2017 to present a flower bouquet and compliments.
Mr. Kazunari Igarashi, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues paid a courtesy call to newly appointed Director of Thai Customs Academy, Ms. Santanee Phairattanakorn, at her office on 19 September 2017 to present a flower bouquet and compliments.
ROCB A/P greets new Thai Customs Deputy Director General
12 September 2017, Bangkok, Thailand
Mr. Kazunari Igarashi, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues paid a courtesy call to newly appointed Thai Customs Deputy Director General (DDG), Mr. Sorasak Meenatoree, at his office on 12 September 2017 to present a flower bouquet and compliments.
Mr. Kazunari Igarashi, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues paid a courtesy call to newly appointed Thai Customs Deputy Director General (DDG), Mr. Sorasak Meenatoree, at his office on 12 September 2017 to present a flower bouquet and compliments.
ROCB A/P Speaks at International Federation of Customs Brokers Associations Special Event 2017
28 and 29 August 2017, Bangkok, Thailand
At the invitation of International Federation of Customs Brokers Associations (IFCBA), ROCB A/P team attended the IFCBA Special Event on 28 and 29 August 2017 in Bangkok, Thailand.
At the invitation of International Federation of Customs Brokers Associations (IFCBA), ROCB A/P team attended the IFCBA Special Event on 28 and 29 August 2017 in Bangkok, Thailand.
ROCB A/P participated in the 2017 Customs-Business Conference
22 August 2017, Bangkok, Thailand
At the invitation of the Thai Customs Department (TCD), Ms. Saori Nojima, Ms. Eva Suen, Ms. Vareemon Chairungsrilert, Ms. Jate-arpa Benjaphong and Mr. Poonyawee Sroythong of the ROCB A/P attended the Customs-Business Conference held on 22 August 2017 in Bangkok, Thailand.
At the invitation of the Thai Customs Department (TCD), Ms. Saori Nojima, Ms. Eva Suen, Ms. Vareemon Chairungsrilert, Ms. Jate-arpa Benjaphong and Mr. Poonyawee Sroythong of the ROCB A/P attended the Customs-Business Conference held on 22 August 2017 in Bangkok, Thailand.
My experience within the WCO Human Resource Development Programme
By Ms. Tsendsuren Davaa (Ph.D), Professional Associate for the Compliance and Facilitation Directorate, WCO
ROCB A/P pays compliments to newly assigned Thai Customs Executives
19 May 2017, Bangkok, Thailand
Mr. Kazunari Igarashi, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues paid courtesy visits to the offices of Mr. Vichak Apirugnunchai, who was recently confirmed as new Principal Advisor of the Thai Customs Department (TCD), also Mr. Seree Thaijongrak, newly appointed Deputy Director General of the TCD
Mr. Kazunari Igarashi, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues paid courtesy visits to the offices of Mr. Vichak Apirugnunchai, who was recently confirmed as new Principal Advisor of the Thai Customs Department (TCD), also Mr. Seree Thaijongrak, newly appointed Deputy Director General of the TCD
ROCB A/P attends a farewell ceremony for Mr. Paisal Chuenjit, Principal Advisor of the Thai Customs Department
5 May 2017, Thai Customs Department
Upon a kind invitation from the Thai Customs Department (TCD), staff members of the ROCB A/P attended a farewell ceremony for Mr. Paisal Chuenjit, Principal Advisor of the TCD held at its Headquarters.
Upon a kind invitation from the Thai Customs Department (TCD), staff members of the ROCB A/P attended a farewell ceremony for Mr. Paisal Chuenjit, Principal Advisor of the TCD held at its Headquarters.
ROCB A/P visits Customs Houses in Chiang Rai Province of Thailand
1-3 April 2017, Chiang Rai, Thailand
At the generous invitation of the Thai Customs Department (TCD), Mr. Kazunari Igarashi, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues along with Bangkok-based JICA Expert and Korea Customs Attaché, visited Customs Houses in Chiang Rai Province of Thailand, which is located in so-called “Golden Triangle” for a study visit program organized by Mr. Paisal Chuenjit, Principal Advisor of the TCD, and the Thai Customs Academy.
At the generous invitation of the Thai Customs Department (TCD), Mr. Kazunari Igarashi, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues along with Bangkok-based JICA Expert and Korea Customs Attaché, visited Customs Houses in Chiang Rai Province of Thailand, which is located in so-called “Golden Triangle” for a study visit program organized by Mr. Paisal Chuenjit, Principal Advisor of the TCD, and the Thai Customs Academy.
ROCB A/P pays a courtesy visit to new Deputy Director General of the Thai Customs Department
On 28 March 2017
Mr. Kazunari Igarashi, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Auychai Kultipmontre, newly appointed Deputy Director General (DDG) of the Thai Customs Department (TCD), at his office and extended their compliments for DDG Auychai’s appointment and undertaking important responsibilities, including ICT Department and Trade Incentive Program.
Mr. Kazunari Igarashi, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Auychai Kultipmontre, newly appointed Deputy Director General (DDG) of the Thai Customs Department (TCD), at his office and extended their compliments for DDG Auychai’s appointment and undertaking important responsibilities, including ICT Department and Trade Incentive Program.
WCO calls for high-level political support for enhanced coordinated border management for trade facilitation and border security
23 and 24 March 2017, Bangkok, Thailand
On the occasion of visiting Bangkok for the Launching Ceremony of WCO Security Project for Southeast Asia region, which was held on 23 March 2017, WCO Secretary General, Dr. Kunio Mikuriya, paid courtesy visits to Vice Minister of Thai Department of Commerce on 23 March 2017, and to Thai Finance Minister on 24 March 2017 respectively.
On the occasion of visiting Bangkok for the Launching Ceremony of WCO Security Project for Southeast Asia region, which was held on 23 March 2017, WCO Secretary General, Dr. Kunio Mikuriya, paid courtesy visits to Vice Minister of Thai Department of Commerce on 23 March 2017, and to Thai Finance Minister on 24 March 2017 respectively.
ROCB A/P joins Launching Ceremony of WCO Security Project
23 March 2017, Bangkok, Thailand
On 23 March 2017, the official launching Ceremony of the WCO Security Project for Southeast Asia, which is financed by the Japanese Government, was held in Bangkok, Thailand.
On 23 March 2017, the official launching Ceremony of the WCO Security Project for Southeast Asia, which is financed by the Japanese Government, was held in Bangkok, Thailand.
Special Contribution from Cambodia Customs
Contribution by Ms. Chansopheap Ouk, Deputy Chief of International Affairs, Cambodia Customs
Special Contribution from Bureau of Customs of the Philippines
6 March 2017
Mr. Milo D. Maestrecampo, MBA, CSP, Director of Import Assessment Services, Bureau of Customs (BOC) of the Philippines, participated in the WCO Regional Workshop on Capacity Building of Customs Laboratories for the Revenue Package Programme and Trade Facilitation held on 9-11 November 2016 at WCO Regional Customs Laboratory (RCL) in Kashiwa, Japan.
Mr. Milo D. Maestrecampo, MBA, CSP, Director of Import Assessment Services, Bureau of Customs (BOC) of the Philippines, participated in the WCO Regional Workshop on Capacity Building of Customs Laboratories for the Revenue Package Programme and Trade Facilitation held on 9-11 November 2016 at WCO Regional Customs Laboratory (RCL) in Kashiwa, Japan.
ROCB A/P gives a lecture on the roles of Customs and the WCO to University students
20 February 2017, Bangkok, Thailand
On 20th February 2017, Mr. Takayuki Miyoshi, Program Manager of the ROCB A/P, gave a lecture on the roles of Customs and the WCO to 20 students from Economics Faculty of Nagasaki University (Japan), led by an Associate Professor thereof, at the Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand.
On 20th February 2017, Mr. Takayuki Miyoshi, Program Manager of the ROCB A/P, gave a lecture on the roles of Customs and the WCO to 20 students from Economics Faculty of Nagasaki University (Japan), led by an Associate Professor thereof, at the Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand.
Contribution from Maldives Customs Service
Maldives Customs Service (MCS) has successfully launched ASYCUDA World (AW) software in all of its offices including the main seaports, airports and regional stations established across the country.
ROCB A/P joins the Thai Customs colleagues to celebrate the International Customs Day 2017
26 January 2017, Bangkok, Thailand
At the invitation from the Thai Customs Department (TCD), ROCB A/P staffs joined the International Customs Day Ceremony held on 26 January 2017 at the TCD Headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand.
At the invitation from the Thai Customs Department (TCD), ROCB A/P staffs joined the International Customs Day Ceremony held on 26 January 2017 at the TCD Headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand.
ROCB A/P pays courtesy visit to new Principal Advisor of Thai Customs Department
23 January 2017, Bangkok, Thailand
On 23 January 2017, Mr. Kazunari Igarashi, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Paisal Chuenjit, new Principle Advisor of the Royal Thai Customs Department (TCD), second highest position within the TCD, to congratulate recent confirmation of his new posting.
On 23 January 2017, Mr. Kazunari Igarashi, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Paisal Chuenjit, new Principle Advisor of the Royal Thai Customs Department (TCD), second highest position within the TCD, to congratulate recent confirmation of his new posting.
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