Friday 1 August 2003

Talk 1 : Mr Christian Fotsch
Charg? d’ Affaires
The Embassy of Switzerland
“ National Day of Switzerland – 1st August 2003 Discussion on National Day Activities, New Technology – Swiss Knife, Tourism and Special Events Planed for 2004”

Out & About : Khun Pornsert Sriorrathaikul
President
World Crystal Complex Co., Ltd.
“ Rare Minerals and Gems at World Crystal Complex and Museum”

Talk 2 : Mr Hans-Ulrich Mayer
General Manager
Nestle Ice Cream
“ Nestle is A Swiss Company and The Largest Consumer Product Business in The World: Overview on Ice Cream Market in Thailand, Product Development for Thai Customers, New Design Packaging and Plan to Increase Market Share”

Monday 4 August 2003

Talk 1 : Dr Prasert Sirisereewan
Executive Committee
APEC SME – Business Forum 2003
“ APEC SME’s Detail – Starts Today 4 August 2003, Theme and Topics of APEC SME 2003 during 4-8 August 2003 including Activities/Highlight”

Out & About : Mrs Annemarie Durbin
Senior Executive Vice President
Standard Chartered Nakornthon Bank
“ Mobile Consumer Banking”

Talk 2 : Khun Veera Prateepchaikul
Editor
Bangkok Post Newspaper
“ Bangkok Post’s 57th Anniversary Discussion on History of Bangkok Post, What is “ABC” Circulation and Plans for New Look of Bangkok Post”

Tuesday 5 August 2003

Talk 1 : Khun Suwalya Khemvaraporn
Co-Presenter & Expert on Health and Environment
Dr Janet Cotter
Greenpeace Scientist, United Kingdom
“ Talk Thailand Environment: What is GMO Papaya, Problem and Impact to People and Benefits of this Conference for Thai Farmers”

Out & About : Khun Mana Kaewtae
Customer Service Officer
Angle’s Nails & Spa
“ The First and The Only One Automatic Nail Painter in Thailand”

Talk 2 : Mr Vassilios Lathouras
CEO, Narai Intertrade Co., Ltd.
Khun Wasna Lathouras
Managing Director, Narai Intertrade Co., Ltd.
“ Business Success, Prime Minister’s Industry Award, in the Category of Small and Medium Enterprise Industrial Management, New Collections, Outlets in both Thailand and Overseas and Plans to Expand”

Wednesday 6 August 2003

Talk 1 : Squadron Leader Dr Chaiwat Mahithiphark
Executive Vice President, Deputy General Manager (Airport Service),
Bangkok International Airport
Airports of Thailand PCL
“ Development Plan of Bangkok International Airport, Number of Visitors both International and Domestic and New Facilities Offered”

Out & About : Dr Sirasak Teparkum
Technical Officer
National Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
“ Genomic Music – The New Innovation in Making Music”

Talk 2 : Khun Piyawat Kempetch
Co-Presenter & Expert Entertainment
Khun Arnut Changtrakul
Sales & Marketing Director
Thai Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
“ Talk Thailand Entertainment: Join PK in the World Cyber Games 2003, See Competition and Meet the Thai Participants”

Thursday 7 August 2003

Talk 1 : Khun Kipsan Beck
Co-Presenter & Expert Business
Khun Hudsadin Eamsherangkul
Suvarnnabhumi Taxi Cooperative
“ Talk Thailand Business: Taxi Industry, Drivers Own Taxis and NGV Taxi – Environmental Friendly”

Out & About : Khun Saowarat Phadungkarn
Fitness Manager
California Fitness Centre
“ Work out and Have Fun with Fitball”

Talk 2 : Mr Michael Thomas
General Manager
Novotel Bangkok
“ Novotel Bangkok Launches Novoschool for the Public. Discussion on Training Sessions and the Best Manager for the Year 2003 in Category of Hotel Management & Care of Public Charity”

Friday 8 August 2003

Talk 1 : HE Mr Chan Heng Wing
Ambassador
The Embassy of the Republic of Singapore
“ Singapore’s National Day – 9th August 2003 Discussion on Current Situation in Singapore, Activities Between Singapore and Thailand, Investment and Trade Relationship and Impact of SARS”

Out & About : Khun Pichai Pitakchaisuk
Airport Shop Operation Director
King Power International Group Co., Ltd.
“ Book Donation to the Foundation for Children”

Talk 2 : Khun Duen Bhonivas
L’Oreal Paris Group Product Manager
L’Oreal (Thailand) Ltd.
Dr Rataporn Ungpakorn
Thailand’s Institute of Dermatology
Khun Areeya Sirisopha
Beauty Ambassador of L’Oreal Paris - Thailand
“ L’Oreal Has Revamped ‘Plenitude’ of L’Oreal Paris Brand to A New Identity of ‘Dermo Expertise’ Including Talking with Khun Areeya Sirisopha, a former Miss Thailand about Her role As L’Oreal’ ambassador of Thailand.”

Monday 11 August 2003

Talk 1 : Assoc Prof Suchata Jinachitra
Assistant Director, Thailand Research Fund
Ajarn Varaporn Kojornchaiyakul
National Research Project Director : Rubber, Thailand Research Fund
“ Background of Thailand Research Fund, “Knowledge of Life” – 10th Anniversary of Thailand Research Fund Discussion on Mobile Exhibition, At Prince of Songkla University, 15-21 August 2003, Detail of Exhibition and Activities to Join Including Highlight Activities on Rubber”

Out & About : Khun Worachet Kieochan
Staff of the Missing Person Centre
“ Back to Home Project to Find Missing People”

Talk 2 : Khun Piyawat Kempetch
Co-Presenter & Expert Entertainment
“ Talk Thailand Entertainment: PK Visits Japan and Shows the Atmosphere of the Summer Sonic Concert 2003”

Tuesday 12 August 2003 – HM The Queen’s Birthday / Mother’s Day

Talk 1 : Khun Kanjana Silpa-Archa
Member of Parliament
Nong Cat
“ Nong Cat Was Abused by Her Mother and Step Father at Age 3, Now Khun Kanjana – A Dedicated Mother - Has Paid All Her Medical Bills and Has Taken Over Her Life. A Touching Story About The Love Between Nong Cat (Now 8 Years Old) and Khun Kanjana. Discussion on Nong Cat Situation and Physical Activities and Including Khun Kanjana’s Plans for Nong Cat in the Future”

Out & About : MR Supinda Chakraband
Founder of Childline 1387
“ The First Childline Centre in Thailand”

Talk 2 : Khun Sansanee Moller
Co-Presenter & Expert Culture & Lifestyle
Khunying Chodchoy Sophonpanich
Chairperson Committee for Special Events of The Queen’s Gallery
“ Talk Thailand Culture: Introduction to The Queen’s Gallery, Explore Exhibition Halls and the Works of Members of Royal Family”

Wednesday 13 August 2003

Talk 1 : Dr Andreas Braun
Chief Executive Officer, d. swarovski tourism service
Swarovski Wattens/Austria
“ Swarovski’s Manufacturing in Thailand, Production for International Market, Advice for People who Would like to Collect Crystal, Success of Recent Event at Oriental Bangkok on 4 August”

Out & About : Khun Manit Rattanasuwan
Director, Salachalermkrung Royal Theatre
“ 70th Anniversary of Salachalermkrung Royal Theatre”

Talk 2 : Khun Jatuporn Sihanatkathakul
President & Managing Director
The Landmark Group
“ Business Success of The Landmark Group, Plans for the 4th Hotel in London, The Success of a Thai Hotelier Captured the Hotel Industry - London”

Thursday 14 August 2003

Talk 1 : Khun Somchai Reopanichkul
Senior Executive Vice President
The Communications Authority of Thailand
“ Press Conference of World Stamp Exhibition Bangkok 2003 to Be Held on 4-13 October Discussion on Readiness of CAT, Highlight and Activities”

Out & About : Khun Moodtafa Man-nga
Deputy Governor of Bangkok
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
“ Online ID Card at CP Tower to Serve People in the City Who May Have No Time to Go to The District Offices”

Talk 2 : Mr Teerapol Chotichanapibal
Director, Royal Orchid Holidays Department
Thai Airways International Public Co., Ltd.
“ Introduction to Royal Orchids Holiday Programmes, Packages Offered to Both Domestic and International Tourists, Expected Tourists from This Programme and Target Markets”

Friday 15 August 2003

Talk 1 : Mr Broto Utomo
Charge d’Affaires
The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia
“ Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia – 17th August 2003 Discussion on Trade and Economic Issues Between Indonesia and Thailand, Cooperation in Agricultural, Education and Culture Sectors, Role of Indonesia in ACD – Asian Cooperation Dialogue”

Out & About : Khun Thamolwan Ekbundit
Public Relations Manager
Joy Sports Co., Ltd.
“ Kayaking in Bangkok at Suan Rotfai – New Recreation Activity for Bangkokians”

Talk 2 : Khun Piriya Tosakulwong
Co-Presenter & Expert IT
Mahidol University International College
Business Administration
“ Talk Thailand Technology: Konpass, New Innovation to Control Home Electronic Devices by Your Mobile Phones”

Monday 18 August 2003

Talk 1 : Khun Punnee Buato
Supervisor
Education Area Unit 1, Nakhon Pathom Province
“ Introduction to Nakhon Pathom: Educational changes in Nakhon Pathom and number of universities/schools in the area and the direction for Nakhon Pathom education.”

Out & About : Khun Silpachai Jarukasemratana
Director of Engineering and Safety Bureau
Department of Land Transport
“ End of ‘Life-Long Driving License’: Focus on the objective and safety of motorists including future plans.”

Talk 2 : Khun Sansanee Moller
Co-Presenter Up & Away
Khun Naruemon Wongsrisuk
Guide
Diethelm Travel Co.,Ltd.
Khun Danai Wansom
President & CEO of Rose Garden Aprime Resort
“ Stayed at Rose Garden Aprime Resort and visited a new look floating market – Wat Lam Phraya: Discovered the 40 golden years of the Rose Garden and its luxurious facilities together with a trip on the Nakhon Chaisri river from Dong Phraya market.”

Tuesday 19 August 2003

Talk 1 : Khun Jittipat Duangploy
General Manager
Fresh Meat Processing Co., Ltd.
Assoc Prof Dr Chainarong Kanthapanit
Advisor from Kasetsart University
“ Pig Farm Industry in Nakhon Pathom: Importance of pig farm industry to Nakhon Pathom, pricing and government regulations together with market opportunity of pork in international business, plus a look at local prices.”

Out & About : Khun Pramote Viruttamawong
Human Resources&Administration Director
King Power International Group Co., Ltd.
“ Contribution to One Baht Each Day Project: Contribution to Sosa foundation to help children have better quality of life and better education.”

Talk 2 : Khun Sansanee Moller
Co-Presenter Up & Away
Khun Naruemon Wongsrisuk
Guide
Diethelm Travel Co.,Ltd.
Khun Vishnu Aimpraneetra
General Manager
Thai Human Imagery Museum
“ Sanamchan Palace, Prapathom Jedi and Thai Human Imagery Museum: Focused on the highlights, background of these places and also the importance to the community and tourism industry.”

Wednesday 20 August 2003

Talk 1 : Khun Thagorn Pongpan
Secretary General
The Federation of Thai Industries-Ayutthaya (FTI)
“ A look at Industrial Estate in Ayutthaya Province plus how the FTI works in Ayutthaya.”

Out & About : Khun Pornpan Fugkarnca
Deputy Managing Director
Bangkok Micro Bus Co.,Ltd.
“ Young Richies Project to Encourage More Drivers to Join Micro Bus Group and earn higher income.”

Talk 2 : Khun Sansanee Moller
Co-Presenter Up & Away
Khun Naruemon Wongsrisuk
Guide
Diethelm Travel Co.,Ltd.
“ Ayutthaya Historical Park and temples in Ayutthaya Includes Wat Chaiwattanaram, Jedi Suriyothai, Wat Praram, Wat Mahathart, Wat Ratchaburana, Wat Prasrisanpetch, Wat Mongkonborpit. All these temples are must-see places and all of them contain historical ruins.”

Thursday 21 August 2003

Talk 1 : Khun Anek Sihamat
Director
Ayutthaya Historical Park
“ Research and Study about History in Ayutthaya and support by foreign organizations: How Ayutthaya keeps its traditions and has become world famous, plus future plans.”

Out & About : Khun Gosin Tesawong
Director of Pranakorn District
Khun Pongjakkarin Thawornpong
Pranakorn District Officer
“ OTOP from Pranakorn District: a look at how Pranakorn district helps unemployed people earn additional income on their leisure time by producing and selling locally made products.”

Talk 2 : Khun Sansanee Moller
Co-Presenter Up & Away
Khun Naruemon Wongsrisuk
Guide
Diethelm Travel Co.,Ltd.
“ Bang Pa-In, Wat Nivet Thammaprawat and Wat Prananchoeng – Important places in Ayutthaya: The background and importance of these places from the past until the present. And finally a seafood lunch break at one of the many famous restaurants along the river in Ayutthaya.”

Friday 22 August 2003

Talk 1 : Khun Akanee Choomsri
Instructor
Khun Tawiput Arumruang
Interpreter
Wangna Sword Fighting Institute
“ Krabi-Krabong or Thai Sword Fighting: A look at the background of Krabi-Krabong, how to fight and the courses available at Wangna Institute”

Out & About : Assoc Prof Dr Sithichai Egoramaiphol
President of National Science Museum
“ Natural History Museum: Brand New Museum in Thailand: Focus on the objective of building the museum, how it can entertain and educate visitors at the same time.”

Talk 2 : Khun Sansanee Moller
Co-Presenter Up & Away
Khun Naruemon Wongsrisuk
Guide
Diethelm Travel Co.,Ltd.
Khun Kanok Khaomala
Thai Boat Museum
“ Much to see and buy at Bangsai, plus fish weaving from palm leaves, Thai boat museum and Thai houses: Thai local products made in Ayutthaya, both for domestic and international markets.”

Monday 25 August 2003

Talk 1 : Khun Pisit Patamasatayasonthi
President and CEO
Bangkok Interfurn Co., Ltd.
Khun Preecha Phiphatkusolsook
Group Export Manager
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Khun Vonnarat Tangkaravakoon
Executive Vice President
TOA Paint (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
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Dr William H. Gerritz
Head of School
International School Bangkok
Mr Stephen L.Conner
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Khun Usa Somboon
Headmistress
Dr Phillip J. Stroup
Director of Marketing
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Khun Wandee Young
Owner and Chef
Young Thailand Restaurant, Canada
Khun Vanessa Sapaiyont
PR Manager
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Khun Supphachai Ounkomol
President
O.K. Wood Product Co., Ltd.
Khun Thanun Ounkomol
Managing Director
Mr Klaus Kummer
Industrial Designer
“ Prime Minister’s Export Award 2003: A Look At How These
Winners of The Export Award are So Successful In International Markets.”

Out & About : Khun Panita Shinawatra
Office of Business Promotion and Development
“ Silk Suits for APEC Delegates: An Introduction to APEC SME Silk Suits That Were Recently Used in the APEC SME Summit in Chiang Mai.”

Talk 2 : Khun Suwalya Khemvaraporn
Co-Presenter and Expert Health and Environment
“ Talk Thailand Health - Little Gym: A Look At How A Gym Can Develop Kids’ Potential and Health Under Close Supervision from Well-trained Coaches/Teachers.”

Tuesday 26 August 2003

Talk 1 : Dr Surapong Suebwonglee
Minister
Ministry of Information and Communication Technology
“ Discussion on CAT Split into 2 companies: CAT Telecom Public Co., Ltd. and Thailand Post Co., Ltd. Roles and Services of CAT Telecom Public Co., Ltd. And Other Business Opportunities to Boost Our Telecommunications Industry”

Out & About : Dr Chanin Tongdhammachart
Water Quality Management Bureau
“ Water Pollution Control in Bangkok: Since The Tragedy of Big D2B, A Serious Discussion About Water Pollution Control What To Do and Not Do With Water”

Talk 2 : Dr Prasert Sirisereewan
Executive Committee
APEC SME – Business Forum 2003
“ Success of Recent APEC SME – Business Forum 2003 in Chiang Mai: A Look at The Success of The APEC SME Summit in Chiang Mai, Plus New Marketing Strategy for SMEs.”

Wednesday 27 August 2003

Talk 1 : Dr Surapong Suebwonglee
Minister
Ministry of Information and Communication Technology
“ Discuss on Thailand Post Co., Ltd. And How Thailand Post Will Explore New Markets, Business Opportunities and Franchising.”

Out & About : Mr Jose Alves Borges
Mr Gladimir Fernandes
I Am Sport
“ Thai Boys Go Global With Football: an introduction to a new football training school in Thailand with professional Brazilian coaches.”

Talk 2 : Mr Rashid Rahimbekov
Charge d’ Affaires
The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
“ Introduction to the Republic of Kazakhstan and Upcoming International Sporting Events Where Thais Will Compete: A Look at Kazakhstan in All Dimensions; Sports, Tourism, Economy, Trade and Relationships with Thailand.”

Thursday 28 August 2003

Talk 1 : Mr Brad Ker
Owner and Shareholder
Share Market Institute
“ Introduction to the Share Market Institute and Courses to Offer: The Establishment of the Institute in Thailand and How They Give Guidelines to People Who Wish to Invest in the Stock Market.”

Out & About : Khun Dusadee Sarigabutr
Meteorological Department
“ Heat Waves Hit the Globe: Focus on Heat Wave, How It Affects people and Is There a Possibility of One Happening in Thailand?”

Talk 2 : Khun Kipsan Beck
Co-Presenter and Expert Business
“ Talk Thailand Business: Potential of Art Business in Thailand: An Introduction to A Brand New Store from The Metropolitan Museum in New York Now at Siam Discovery, Selling Reproductions of Fine Art and Masterpieces.”

Friday 29 August 2003

Talk 1 : Khun Komol Dararattanarojna
Director
Sinsakorn Printing City
“ The World’s First-ever Printing Industrial Estate: an introduction to Thailand’s first printing city, plus how they plan to expand their business And How It Works.”

Out & About : Assoc Prof Dr Chuang Bhuntuvech
Rajabhat Institute Suan Sunandha
“ Taxi Drivers-New Tourism Ambassadors: An Introduction to A New Creative Project to Train Taxi Drivers to Use English Well, Plus Education on A Third Language As Well As Thai Cultures and Attractions.”

Talk 2 : Khun Piyawat Kempetch
Co-Presenter and Expert Entertainment
“ Talk Thailand Entertainment: Shoe and Bag Fashion: An Enjoyable Talk About the Latest Fashions in Shoes and Bags With A Focus on Harem Shoes and Bag Covers for Ladies.”