Tuesday 1 July 2003

Talk 1 : HE Dr Andrew McAlister
Ambassador
The Canadian Embassy
“ Canada Day – 1st July 2003 Discussion on Activities to Celebrate in Thailand, APEC; Tourism, Education and Food in Canada”

Out & About : Khun Kanok Abhiradee
President, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited
Khun Tasnai Sudasana na Ayudhya
Executive Vice President for Commercial, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited
“ THAI Launches Fly to Win Free Tickets: 20,000 Free Tickets on Offer”

Talk 2 : Dr Amornwich Nakornthap
Director
Education Policy Research Centre, Chulalongkorn University
“ Child Watch Project Surveys 12,000 Children/Teenagers Behavior Around Thailand: Result of the 1st Period of the Survey in 12 Provinces and Future Plans of The Project”.

Wednesday 2 July 2003

Talk 1 : Khun Samak Sundaravej
Bangkok Governor
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
“ Closure of Cars into Chatuchak Market Starts from 5 of July to help shoppers and ease air pollution problems and Let Walking Public Enjoy More of the World Largest Outdoor Market”

Out & About : Dr Pravit Bisalbutra
Dermatologist
“ Fashion - More and More Thai Men Having Facial Care”

Talk 2 : Prof. Panupan Songcharoen
Chief of Hand and Microsurgery Unit
Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital
Mahidol University
“ Winner of Mahidol Award for Research: Arm Paralyse Project Helps Those Affected by Accidents, Inspiration to Work on Arm Paralysis and How Successful”

Thursday 3 July 2003

Talk 1 : Dr Stefan Chrobot
Resident Director, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES)
Dr Lisa Kosok
Deputy Director, Hamburg Museum of Labour and Technology
“ Situation of Museums in Thailand, New Management Ideas for Thai’s Labour Museum, Exchange of Experiences Between Germany and Thailand”

Out & About : Asst. Prof. Vara Varavithya
Associate Dean for Research and Information
King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology North Bangkok
“ Meet Yuppide: Representative of Thailand in the Asia Pacific Robot Contest Bangkok 2003”

Talk 2 : Dr Wittaya Masayna
Senator for Mahasarakham Province
Chairman, Standing Committee on Science, Technology and Energy
“ Role and Power of Senator and Chairman, Standing Committee on Science, Technology and Energy Working Process / Period and Issues to Work On”

Friday 4 July 2003

Talk 1 : HE Mr Darryl N. Johnson
Ambassador
The Embassy of the United State of America
“ USA’s Independence Day Discussion on Success of Recent Visit to USA by Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Trade Relations and President Bush Official Visit to Thailand in October”

Out & About : Khun Surakiat Limcharoen
Director
Vadhana District
“ Information Centre at Every 7-Eleven in Vadhana District”

Talk 2 : Mr Bert van Walbeek
Managing Director
The Winning Edge
“ Crisis Management for Tourism Industry in Asia: How Does It Work, Ways to Improve The Situation, What Did We Learn from SARS and How to Be Better Prepared”

Monday 7 July 2003

Talk 1 : Dr Nguyen Phu Duc
Vice Chairman
Vietnam National Administration of Tourism
“ Vietnam’s Attempt to Attract Tourist After SARS”

Out & About : Ajarn Anant Narkkong
Lecturer, College of Music
Mahidol University
“ Vietnamese Melodies in Thai Music”

Talk 2 : Mr Che Thanh Thoai
Tour Guide
Diethelm Travel – Ho Chi Minh
“ City Tour Around Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the Former Presidential Palace, “Notre Dame” & Central Post Office, the Opera House and See the Lifestyle at Ben Thanh Market”

Tuesday 8 July 2003

Talk 1 : Khun Preechachai Chauychoo
Chairman, The Thai Business (Vietnam) Association
Khun Wittaya Supatanakul
Senior Vice President & General Manager –Vietnam
Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited
“ Thai Business and Investment Potential in Vietnam”

Out & About : Khun Dusanee Layraman
Representative, Baan Yuan Samsen Community
“ Baan Yuan Samsen: 200-Year-Old Ancient Vietnamese Community in Bangkok”

Talk 2 : Mr Thanh Trang
Local Tour Guide
Diethelm Travel – Ho Chi Minh
“ Take a Boat Tour on the Mekong Delta and Enjoy Daily Activities with the Locals”

Wednesday 9 July 2003

Talk 1 : Mr Nguyen Trong Hy
Vice President of 22nd SEA GAMES Organisation Committee
“ The Preparation and the Expectation from the 22nd SEA Games in Vietnam During 5-14 December, 2003”

Out & About : Mr Nguyen Tien Nam
General Manager, Vietnam Airlines
“ Overview of Vietnam Airlines”

Talk 2 : Mr Phan Anh Tuan
Tour Guide
Diethelm Travel – Hanoi
“ Enjoy A Boat Cruise Through the World Famous “Halong Bay” which is a World Heritage Site with Outstanding Natural Beauty”

Thursday 10 July 2003

Talk 1 : HE Mr Krit Kraichitti
Ambassador
The Royal Thai Embassy
“ Look at Business and Trade Relationship between Thailand and Vietnam. “Team Thailand” Group in Hanoi and Cultural Exchanges”

Out & About : Khun Vipada Kalayanamitra
Owner, Madame Un Vietnamese Restaurant
“ Famous Vietnamese Restaurant with Thai Chef”

Talk 2 : Mr Phan Anh Tuan
Tour Guide
Diethelm Travel – Hanoi
“ A Boat Trip to The Tru Village – Hoa Binh Where You Can Enjoy the Traditional Festival of the Muong and Thai Locals in Their Village”

Friday 11 July 2003

Talk 1 : Mr Nguyen Minh Hien
Minister of Education and Training
“ Overview of Education System in Vietnam”

Out & About : Mr Jorn Middelborg
Managing Director, ThaViBu Gallery
“ A Look at Vietnamese Art in ThaViBu Gallery, Bangkok”

Talk 2 : Mr Le Duc Kha
Tour Guide
Diethelm Travel – Hanoi
“ Hanoi City Tour – Sights & Sounds including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, Old Quarters of Hanoi and Shopping at the Local Market”

Monday 14 July 2003

Talk 1 : HE Mr Laurent Aublin
Ambassador, Embassy of France
“ National Day Of France – 14th July 2003 Discussion on Success on Recent Visit to France by Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Trade and Investment Relations and Education in France”

Out & About : Khun Chanya Sabdasen
Assistant Director
BMA’s Weekend Markets
“ Chatujak Weekend Market without Cars”

Talk 2 : Khun Santi Bumrungkunakorn
Technical Delegate, World Skill Competition
Department of Skill Development
Khun Rattiya Hormjan
“ Thai Participation and Success with Young Thai Professionals in the Recent 37th World Skills Competition in Switzerland. Also Interviewed the Gold Medal, Khun Rattiya Hormjan”

Tuesday 15 July 2003

Talk 1 : Dr Nguyen Huu Chiem
Head to Department, Environment and Natural Resources Management
College of Agriculture, Cantho University
“ Overview of the Environment in Vietnam, and Specifically the Mekong Delta Area”

Out & About : Khun Dujrudee Ungsongtham
Co-ordinator
Mobile Library
Sikka Asia Foundation
“ Mobile Library to Give Opportunities to Underprivileged Youngsters who Lack Access to Books and Educational Resources”

Talk 2 : Khun Sansanee Moller
Co-Presenter Up & Away
Mr Che Thanh Thoai
Tour Guide
Diethelm Travel – Ho Chi Minh
“ Visit Around Can Tho, Cai Rang Floating Market and Lifestyle in the Area”

Wednesday 16 July 2003

Talk 1 : Khun Juthamas Siriwan
Governor, Tourism Authority of Thailand
Ms Chiharu Noda
Pana World
Mr Masashi Nakada
Manager, Fuji Airways Guide
Fuji Incorporated
Mr Hiroaki Ito
Production Division, Media Pulpo
Mr Jun Tarutani
News Reporter, Television Osaka, Inc.
“ Joined Meeting with Over 100 Japanese and Media on Mega Fam Trips to Thailand”

Out & About : Khun Patravadi Mejudhon
Owner
Patravadi Theatre
“ Drama Course for Special Group of Students”

Talk 2 : Khun Piyawat Kempetch
Co-Presenter & Expert Entertainment
“ Talk Thailand – Entertainment: Exclusive Interview with NATURAL, New Boy Band from USA, Background and New Album”

Thursday 17 July 2003

Talk 1 : Khun Vorathep Rangchaikul
President
Riche Monde (Bangkok) Ltd.
“ Self Regulation of The Liquor Industry and How the Industry can Regulate”

Out & About : Dr Kittipan Visudharom
Director, Bangkok Heart Institute
Bangkok Hospital
“ Mobile Cordial Care Unit: To Take Care of Heart Problem Patient on the Street”

Talk 2 : Assoc Prof Dr Kritsana Sagarik
Vice Rector for Planning
Suranaree University of Technology
“ Learn What is University Autonomy, How It Works in Thailand, Success of The System and Information About Coming Conference – ‘University Autonomy: Making It Work’ During 29-31 July 2003”

Friday 18 July 2003

Talk 1 : Khun Suwalya Khemvaraporn
Co-Presenter & Expert Environment
Khun Thanong Bidaya
Chairman
Thai Airways International
“ Special Trip to Rome with Thai Airways International on ‘Luck is in the Air 20,000 Free Thailand Return Tickets’ Promotion Including Exclusive Interview with THAI’s Chairman, Khun Thanong Bidaya and Winner”

Out & About : Mr Neil Simmons
Project Manager
Property Care Services (Thailand) Ltd.
“ Safety of the Abseilor who is Cleaning Windows on High Buildings”

Talk 2 : Dr Chintanai Praisont
Assistant Managing Director
MDI Home Products Industry Ltd.
“ Inspiration to Produce Thai Design Wallpaper, Research Process, Material and Competitiveness in Market both Domestic and International”

Monday 21 July 2003

Talk 1 : khun Anusra Chittmittrapap
Vice President Marketing
Communications Authority of Thailand
“ Privatisation of CAT, Discussion on Thailand Post Co., Ltd. Stamps for 150th Anniversary of King Rama V and Upcoming World Stamp Exhibition in Thailand”

Out & About : Mr Jean-Louis Graindorge
General Manager
Gallothai Co., Ltd.
“ Belgium Chocolate Entrepreneur in Bangkok for Belgium National Day”

Talk 2 : Khun Kipsan Beck
Co-Presenter & Expert Business
Khun Chotisak Asapaviriya
Acting President
Small and Medium Entrepreneur Development Bank of Thailand
“ Talk Thailand Business: Role of SME Bank, Services Offered and Business Potential for Thai SME”

Tuesday 22 July 2003

Talk 1 : Khun Korbkiat Kraichitti
Wife of Royal Thai Ambassador to Vietnam
“ Her Lifestyle and Daily Activities as The Wife of A Thai Ambassador”

Out & About : Khun Niphon Meesangnil
Senior Executive, Planning Division
Note Issue Group, Bank of Thailand
“ Mobile Exhibition Bus by Bank of Thailand”

Talk 2 : Mr Ivan Casadevall
General Manager
Victoria Can Tho Hotel
“ Business Success and Services/Activities Offered to Tourists at Resort in Mekong Delta. Vietnam”

Wednesday 23 July 2003

Talk 1 : Khun Goanpot Asvinvichit
Thai Trade Representative
“ Role of Thai Trade Representative – Middle East and North Africa and Update on Recent Visit to Middle East”

Out & About : Prof Dr Chachanat Thebtaranonth
Vice President
National Science and Technology Development Agency
“ Update on Science Park: After 1 Year of Operation to Be A Hub of Indochina”

Talk 2 : Khun Supapong Krishnakan
Chairman of the Executive Board
Rayong Purifier Co., Ltd.
“ Background and Success of Rayong Purifier, Product Lines and Expansion Plans of Pure Petrol Stations”

Thursday 24 July 2003

Talk 1 : Dr Yongyuth Yuthawong
Chief of the Protein Study Group
The National Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (Biotec)
“ Background of Dr Yongyuth and His Team and Process of Discovery of Molecule to Develop Drug Against Malaria”

Out & About : Dr Tairjing Siriphanich
Secretary General
Don’t Drive Drunk Foundation
“ Update on Don’t Drive Drunk Activity: ‘Learning by Doing’ Special Activity by Don’t Drive Drunk Foundation to Let People Experience How Dangerous It is When You Drink and Drive”

Talk 2 : Khun Suwalya Khemvaraporn
Co-Presenter
“ Special Trip to Rome by Thai Airways – Talk with Thais who Live and Work in Italy”

Friday 25 July 2003

Talk 1 : Dr Ajva Taolananda
Chairman
The Thai Chamber of Commerce
“ Role of Thai Chamber of Commerce, Activities and Services Offered and Membership”

Out & About : Gen. Pochitr Kullavanijaya
Privy Councillor
Chairman of Sports Against Drug Project
“ Thai Kick Boxing Training Under Express Way”

Talk 2 : Ajarn Piriya Tosakulwong
Co-Presenter & Expert Technology
“ Talk Thailand Technology: New Technology for Thailand – Global Positioning System (GPS, How Its Works and Its Benefit”

Monday 28 July 2003

Talk 1 : Dr Ajva Taolananda
Chairman
The Thai Chamber of Commerce
“ Role of Thai Chamber of Commerce, Activities and Services Offered and Membership”

Out & About : Gen. Pochitr Kullavanijaya
Privy Councillor
Chairman of Sports Against Drug Project
“ Thai Kick Boxing Training Under Express Way”

Talk 2 : Ajarn Piriya Tosakulwong
Co-Presenter & Expert Technology
“ Talk Thailand Technology: New Technology for Thailand – Global Positioning System (GPS, How Its Works and Its Benefit”

Tuesday 29 July 2003

Talk 1 : Khunying Chodchoy Sophonpanich
Senator
“ A New Education Option – The ‘Thai Schools of Excellence’ Project Aims to Put Local Schools on A Par with International Schools and Child-Centred Teaching and Plans to Expand This Project”

Out & About : Dr Kaweepoj Worayingyong
Managing Director
Fresh Mart Market
“ Bangjak Market – The Role Model for Healthy Markets Campaign”

Talk 2 : Assoc Prof Dr Woraporn Tharawanich
President
Asian Regional Association for Home Economics (ARAHE)
“ The 12th International Congress of Asian Association for Home Economics during August 5-8 in Chiang Mai Discussion on Issues and Activities”

Wednesday 30 July 2003

Talk 1 : Ms Karen Carter
Managing Director
Blue Cross Insurance Ltd.
“ Situation of Bupa Blue Cross in Insurance Market, Which Illnesses Contribute the Most Claims in Thailand, New Offers for Customer and Plan to Expand Market around Thailand”

Out & About : Khun Virachai Naewboonnien
Election Commissioner
Election Commission
“ Prototype of the First Thai E-Voting Machine”

Talk 2 : Khun Sanga Ruangwattanakul
Sales & Promotion Director
King Power International Group Co., Ltd.
“ Business Success of King Power – Downtown Shops, Sales / Promotion Activities, Membership Activities and Staff Training”

Thursday 31 July 2003

Talk 1 : Assoc Prof Dr Phichai Tovivich
Executive Committee
The Chemical Society of Thailand
“ Facts About Reverse Osmosis Water and Which Water Should We Drink”

Out & About : Mr Christoph Leonhard
Executive Assistant Manager
Amari Watergate Hotel
“ Pajama Welcome Ceremony at Amari Watergate Hotel”

Talk 2 : Khun Sansanee Moller
Co-Presenter & Expert Culture
Khun Sukanya Nimmaheminda
Executive Director
The World Youth Peace Summit Secretariat Asia-Pacific
Khun Tushanon Jaruputchanee (DJ Fiat)
Radio No Problem 88 FM
Khun Atchariya Sinrachatanant (DJ Meaw)
Radio No Problem 88 FM
“ Talk Thailand Culture: Background of The World Youth Peace Summit, Voice of Youth and Role of Office in Bangkok”