Monday 1 July 2002

Talk 1 : HE Dr Andrew McAlister
Ambassador
The Canadian Embassy
"Canadian National Day - 1st July 2002"

In Touch : Dr Siripon Kanshana
Deputy Director-General
Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health
"Healthy Festival Project"

Talk 2 : Mr Sean Brady
President
Pac Rim International (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
"Canadian Business in Thailand - Introduction to Pac Rim"

Tuesday 2 July 2002

Talk 1 : HE Dr Kantathi Suphamongkhon
Thailand Trade Representative
"Role of Thailand Trade Representative"

In Touch : Khun Kanthiya Wongchanta
Children's Discovery Museum
"The Cultural Rice Exhibition at Children's Discovery Museum, Chatuchak"

Talk 2 : Khun Pratak Simapichaicheth
Chairman of the Marketing Strategics Committee
Longstay Tourism Promotion Commission
"Longstay Project - Update on Progress"

Wednesday 3 July 2002

Talk 1 : Ms Geraldine Cox
"Orphanage in Phnom Penh - Why an Australian Woman Commits her Life to the Children of Cambodia"

In Touch : Mr Mark Horn
Marketing Manager
Nike (Thailand) Ltd.
"Sport for All Project at Hua Mark Stadium - The Popularity of Aerobics"

Talk 2 : Mr David Quine
Managing Director
Yes Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
"New Internet Service for Chambers, Sport Clubs and Associations"

Thursday 4 July 2002

Talk 1 : HE Mr Darryl N. Johnson
Ambassador
The Embassy of the United States of America
"USA's National Day - 4th July 2002 - Independence Day"

In Touch : Dr Prapon Vongvichien
Director
Traffic and Transportation Department
"Mobile Youth Traffic Park - 19 June - 22 August"

Talk 2 : Mr William Botwick
President
General Motors (Thailand) Ltd.
"American Business in Thailand - Success of General Motors"

Friday 5 July 2002

Talk 1 : Dr Boonchob Pongpanich
President
The Cardiac Children's Foundation of Thailand under the Patronage of HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana Krom Luang Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra
"Heart Disease in Children - Role of Foundation"

In Touch : Khun Vichai Cholevivat
Secretary-General
Food and Drug Administration
"Burning Drugs Project - Behind the Scenes"

Talk 2 : Mr Goro Shintani
President
Tri Petch Isuzu Sales Co., Ltd.
"New Thai Export Plant for Isuzu and D-MAX Success"

Monday 8 July 2002

Talk 1 : Khun Pin Borwornkert
The Khru Thim Bun-ing Foundation
“More Education Opportunities for Isaan Children”

In Touch : Khun Sirichai Saiphatana
President
Decor Center (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
“Parking Eye – Need to Have Help with Parking. This System may Work for you”

Talk 2 : Ms Mira Kim
Korean Guest Visits
“Buriram Cultural Centre, Buriram Local Arts and Handicraft Centre & Huay Laad Silk Village”

Tuesday 9 July 2002

Talk 1 : Arjarn Pramote Hoimook
Founder
Nongkee Pahuyuth Boxing Camp & Muay-Thai School
“Boxing Camp in Buriram – For Locals and Foreigners too”

In Touch : Khun Saraichatt Kunjara Na Ayuthya
Advisor
Love Sick Restaurant
“Restaurant for Heart Broken People”

Talk 2 : Ms Mira Kim
Korean Guest Visits
“Khao Kradong Park & Birds Park in Buriram”

Wednesday 10 July 2002

Talk 1 : Khun Titaporn Mesommonta
Executive Vice President
Buriram Sugar Co., Ltd.
“Export Business of Buriram”

In Touch : Dr Thavida Maneewarn
Research Scientist
Centre of Operation for Field Robotics Development, King Mongkut Institute of Technology, Thonburi
“Cleaning for High Building by Robot”

Talk 2 : Ms Mira Kim
Korean Guest Visits
“Phanom Rung Historical Site”

Thursday 11 July 2002

Talk 1 : Khun Mana Chanchotsatien
Advisor
Buriram Chamber of Commerce
“Trade Situation of Buriram Province”

In Touch : Dr Vallop Thainua
Director-General
Department of Communicable Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health
“Dengue Control Project”

Talk 2 : Ms Mira Kim
Korean Guest Visits
“Muang Tam Sanctuary”

Friday 12 July 2002

Talk 1 : Dr Ananchai Phongsuwan
Dean of Graduate School
Rajabhat Institute Buriram
Khun Benjawan Meepol
Student
“Village and Urban Revolving Fund – How to Grow the Community”

In Touch : Khun Narissa Amornvivat
Brand Manager
Unilever Thai Holding Ltd.
“Moving Salon – A Hairdressing Salon that Moves from Site to Site”

Talk 2 : Ms Mira Kim
Korean Guest Visits
“Prehistorical Museum Wat Pha Phra Sabai, Ancient Kilns & Border Line”

Monday 15 July 2002

Talk 1 : HE Mr Christian Prettre
Ambassador of France
"National Day of France - 14th July 2002 discussion including EduFrance & Space Technology"

In Touch : Prof. Dr. Chachanat Thebtaranonth
Vice President
National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)
"Progress of Science Park Thailand Which will Open Soon"

Talk 2 : Dr Jean-Pierre Delsol
General Deputy Director
Thai-French Innovation Centre
"French Organisation in Thailand - Introduction to Thai-French Innovation Centre and What it offers in Terms of Education"

Tuesday 16 July 2002

Talk 1 : Khun Kamolwan Charuthus
Manager, Australian Education Centre
The Australian Embassy
"Winner of Special Project Award from Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce -Business Awards 2002"

In Touch : Khun Ratana Channaro
Amway (Thailand) Ltd.
"The Beauty Element Expo - 13-14 July 2002 : To Showcase Amways' Artistry"

Talk 2 : Khun Monthira Narula
Executive Director - Marketing
Dunkin' Donuts (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
"Dunkin' Donuts Launches 'Give Love and Gratitude to Your Mom' Project to Enhance Family Unit (Deadline for entries 20 July 2002)"

Wednesday 17 July 2002

Talk 1 : Ms Geraldine Cox
"Orphanage in Phnom Penh - Additional Story on How She is Helping Children in Cambodia"

In Touch : Khun Arparat Mahakhant
Curator (Microalgae)
Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research
"Extract of Bluegreen Alga for Insecticide"

Talk 2 : Mrs Hope Pilunthanakul
Deputy Marketing Manager
GeoLogistics (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
"A Portuguese Lady Married to a Thai, How She Has Adapted to Life in Thailand with Her Husband and Family"

Thursday 18 July 2002

Talk 1 : Khun Chanin Donavanik
Executive Director
Dusit Thani PCL
"Current Position of Hotels in Thailand, Strategic Partnership and Star Rating Update"

In Touch : Khun Chavarong Limpattamapanee
Head of Information Centre
The Thai Rath Daily Newspaper
"Thai Rath World Cup Postcards - The Winner to Be Drawn Soon"

Talk 2 : HE Mr Tadeu Costa Soares
Ambassador of Portugal
"Translation of Book: 'Portuguese in Siam during the 16th Century' into English by His Excellency and Also in Thai"

Friday 19 July 2002

Talk 1 : Mr Ryoichi Sasaki
President
Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd.
"Development/Growth of Toyota in Thailand, Export Potential, Consumer Input"

In Touch : Khun Pongpetch Pongsoonthorn
Vice President, Marketing Manager
Vitesin Business Co., Ltd.
"Thai Local Wisdom - Fermented Fish"

Talk 2 : Khun Veera Prateepchaikul
Editor
Bangkok Post
"The Vision of the New Editor of the Bangkok Post for the Newspaper and His Thoughts on Journalists in Thailand"

Monday 22 July 2002

Talk 1 : HE Mr Pierre Vaesen
Ambassador of Belgium
“Belgium National Day – 21st July 2002 Discussion including Recent Visit by Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to Belgium”

In Touch : Khun Paul Bunyaratavej
Marketing Manager
Cobra International Co., Ltd.
“Cobra International – Worlds Largest Windsurfing Manufacturer”

Talk 2 : Mr Karl Stepp?
Chairman
Ms Sandra Stepp?
Assistant R&D Manager
Blue Elephant International Plc.
“Belgium business in Thailand – Blue Elephant to Open in Thailand After Its First Thai Restaurant Opened in Belgium 20 Years Ago”

Tuesday 23 July 2002

Talk 1 : HE Mr Abdel Mohsen Omar Makhyoun
Ambassador of Egypt
“Egypt National Day – 23rd July 2002”

In Touch : Family 1 : Herwig, Petra and Lucas Jantsechik
Family 2 : Kathleen and Kib Fisher
“The Root Project for Thai Orphans Visiting Thailand”

Talk 2 : Khun Thamnu Vasinonta
Director-General
Department of Industrial Promotion, Ministry of Industry
“Thai-Agro SMEs – 31 July – 4 August 2002”

Wednesday 24 July 2002

Talk 1 : Khun Kanok Abhiradee
President - Thai Airways International PCL
Khun Vannivat Srikraivin
Consultant – Sedona Co., Ltd.
Prof. Charoen Wattanasin
President – Pacific Fish Processing Co., Ltd.
Khun Nuanchan Pientam
President – N.C. Tour
“Sama Mahamitr Night (Love & Friendship) – 11th July 2002: Thai Airways Apologises to Customers for Past Errors”

In Touch : Arjarn Khongdej Hoonpadoungrat
Lecturer
Faculty of Architect, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
“New Lottery Draw Machine”

Talk 2 : Mr Tetsutaro Umeda
Managing Director
Video Research International (Thailand) Ltd.
“Introduction to Video Research International (Thailand) Ltd. – A TV Audience Rating Firm on How to Measure Audience Viewing TV”

Thursday 25 July 2002

Talk 1 : Prof. Corrado G. M. Letta
Chair, Strategic Thinking Team
Ministry Foreign Affair, Italy
“A Research Project into ASEMs Future”

In Touch : Khun Somchai Suppoj
President
Suanluang District Council
Khun Vipawan Phomkam
Member of Suanluang District Council
“Dengue Fever Protection for the Public – How does it Work”

Talk 2 : Khun Amnuay Ploysangngam
President
Thailand Crossword A-Math Club
“Crossword Maker And Development of Board Games in Thailand”

Friday 26 July 2002

Talk 1 : Mr John Kershaw
General Manager
Linfox Logistics (Thailand) Ltd.
“Winner of 2002 Business of the Year Award from the Australian Thai Chamber of Commerce”

In Touch : Khun Chanin Roongsang
Vice Chairman
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
“How Safe are Billboards in Bangkok”

Talk 2 : Khun Tiwat Nitchote
4th Year University Student
Business Administration, Mahidol University
“Young Ambassador Will Represent Thailand in the Upcoming 5th Hitachi Young Leaders Initiative in Singapore”