Monday 2 August 2004

Talk 1 : HE.Mr. Hans-Peter Erismann
The Ambassador of The Embassy of Switzerland
Mr. Nandor G. Von Derluehe
The President of Swiss-Thai chamber of commerce
“Switzerland’s National Day – 1st August 2004: The relationship between Thailand and Switzerland, The launch of Bangkok Watch World, The relationship between Swiss-Thai chamber of commerce with the investment of Swiss and Thai companies”

Out & About : Assoc.Prof. Chalong Soontravanich
Department of History, The Faculty of Arts
Chulalongkorn University
“The personal letter of the King Rama V have been sold on the Internet (e-bay website). – Find out how the Thai government takes action on this”

Talk 2 : Prof. Pasu Decharin
Assistant Professor
The Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy, Chulalongkorn University
“The Balanced Scorecard by Robert Kaplan :The concept and strategy of Balanced Scorecard that make business become successful, The siminar will be held on August 5th at the Hotel Plaza Athenee”

Tuesday 3 August 2004

Talk 1 : Mr. Louis Moser
Chairman of Airlines Operational Committee (AOC)
“AOC’s surveys regarding fees of major airports in Asia: The competitiveness of Thailand Airport to be the airport hub in South East Asia, The rate of the airport around this region, The Suwannaphum Airport”

Out & About : Khun Sasithorn Tejapaibul
MD of Aqua Food Co., Ltd
“Mini Melts ice cream, serves with the shape like miniature pearls, has gained popularity worldwide”

Talk 2 : Khun Kipsan Beck
Co-Presenter & Expert on Business
Khun Pakpoom Vallisuta
Principal Investment Banking of The Quant Group
“Talk Thailand : Situation on Thai stock exchange market for the next 6 months, Which stock we should keep an eye on ”

Wednesday 4 August 2004

Talk 1 : Khun Suwalya Khemvaraporn
Co-Presenter on Health and Environment
Asst.Prof.Dr.Chumnong Sorapipatana
Chairman of Energy Division
The Joint Graduate School of Energy & Environment
“Talk Thailand: An Assessment of Ethanol Supply Potential from Crops in Thailand, The research on Ethanol, What’s Ethanol and how it can reduce the pollution”

Out & About : Khun Yanee Kunharat
Librarian of Damrong Library
“Damrong Library : The outstanding of this library, The service at the library”

Talk 2 : Khun Darakorn Nimmanheminda
Vice President, Managing Director
SCB Securities Co., Ltd.
“SCBS Young Star Investor contest to win scholarship worth up to 150,000 baht: The idea of the project, How to apply for the contest”

Thursday 5 August 2004

Talk 1 : Khun Sansanee Moller
Co-Presenter & Expert on Culture and Lifestyle
Pathomporn Saengyai
Kewalin Thongsawangjang
Supanan Saidarasamut
Kunpassorn Yuwasukon
Manachan Loha
Students of Chonkanyanukul School
“E-Tour for Teens: a tour in Chonburi, The Town Hall of Phra Phutthasihing, Ang Sila Stone Product Village, Khao Sammuk, Nong Mon Day Market and Marine Science Institute”

Out & About : Pol.Col. Somsak Prathumarak
Deputy Traffic Commander Division
“The situation of traffic in Bangkok, the statistic of car speeding in peak hour, new equipment called Red Light Camera to be installed”

Talk 2 : Ajarn Ruth Utthasit
Chonkanyanukul School
Ajarn Warunee Surangsee
Chonrassadornumrung School
Ajarn Nantha Santiwanich
Bansuanjananusorn School
Ajarn Nisa Haloon
Chonburi “Sukhabot” School
Ajarn Victor Casebeer
Chonkanyanukul School
“E-Tour for Teens : English Programme, Mini English Programme in school in Chonburi province”

Friday 6 July 2004

Talk 1 : Mr. Douglas Latchford
Adventurer
Ms. Emma Bunker
Writer
“The launch of a book called Khmer Art, The children also performed at the launch of the book”

Out & About : Gen. Charupat Ruangsuwan
Election Commissioner
The Office of the election Commission of Thailand
“Readiness of Bangkok Governor Election- before and after the election -how can they deal with the election around Bangkok ”

Talk 2 : Ms. Geradine Cox
Sunrise Orphanage
“Sunrise Orphanage and The National Museum”

Monday 9 August 2004

Talk 1 : Khun Somwang Tangsombatvisit
Deputy Managing Director
Yan Wal Yun
“Business of Yan Wal Yun: The business background , the products, the business success, the market in both local and overseas ”

Out & About : Dr. Narumol Luckanakul
The head of Ophthalmology
BMA General Hospital
“The new Lasik Center: reasonable price with the high standard of imported equipment and also service minded nurses”

Talk 2 : Khun Piriya Tosakulwong
Co-Presenter & IT Expert
Khun Pansak Siriruchatapong
Managing Director
Government Information Technology Services (GITS)
“Talk Thailand : E-government: The concept of E-government, The better service online, The future plans of GITS to improve the quality of the service”

Tuesday 10 August 2004

Talk 1 : Mr. Jon Glendinning
Director
British Council (Chiang Mai office)
“New Director of British Council, Chiang Mai office: The educational service provided, The major activities such as the festival of UK education, culture, science and exhibition”

Out & About : Yodchai
Traffic Police Division
“The most dangerous point for drivers in Bangkok”

Talk 2 : Khun Teeranard Chokwatana
Chairperson
Nutrition House Co., Ltd.
“Spa Brand : new frozen ready-to-eat vegetarian meal products, The background of the business, the product in both local and export market”

Wednesday 11 August 2004

Talk 1 : Khun Sompong Wanapa
Secretary – General
Office of the Board of Investment
“BOI won WAIPA award for Best business linkage programme: The concept of the award, the export business situation, The survey of UNTAC”

Out & About : Director
Queen Sirikit’s Gallery
“The activities and the special event during the Queen’s birthday”

Talk 2 : Mr. Koh Joo Siang
Country Manager
Reckitt Benkiser (Thailand) Ltd.
“Thai People Love Good Hygiene Campaign with Ministry of Public Health and Dettol, the objective of the campaign, the activity with the schools, the Antiseptic market”

Thursday 12 August 2004

Talk 1 : Thanpuying Pharani Mahanonda
Deputy Private Secretary of Her Majesty the Queen
“The 6th cycle birthday of Queen Sirikit: Her Majesty the Queen’s love, devotion and dedication to her work and family”

Out & About : Asst.Prof Komol Woug-apai
Assistant Secretary
Foundation of King Rama IX The Great
“The traditional cerebration on the Queen’s birthday in the evening at Sa Nam Luang”

Talk 2 : Dr. Somyos Deerasamee
Deputy Director General
Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health
“Kaew Ta Duang Jai Project under Her Majesty the Queen’s project: heart and eye disease patients under this project”

Friday 13 August 2004

Talk 1 : Mr. John Fink
Executive Vice President, Marketing Sales and Service
Ford Sales and Service (Thailand) Ltd.
“The success of Ford in SUV market and the future projects”

Out & About : Khun Piyanuch Narkkong
Exhibition coordinator
“The amazing design of miniature toys which make the audience look bigger and bigger”

Talk 2 : Khun Preecha Prakobkit
MD of Amway (Thailand) Ltd.
“Amway leads the market in Thailand with their quality products and cosmetics”

Monday 16 August 2004

Talk 1 : Ajarn Piriya Tosakulwong
Co-Presenter and IT Expert
Dr Thanachart Numnonda
Business Development Manager
Sun Microsystems (Thailand) Ltd.
“Talk Thailand: Encouraging people to get a certificate in Information Technology”

Out & About : Mr. Jaded Chouwilai
Manager of Friend of Women Foundation
Friend of Women Foundation
“Friend of Women Foundation - established to help
women being abused by their alcoholic husbands”

Talk 2 : Mr. Lemn Sissay
Poet
British Council
“A renowned poet; Lemn’s creative writing workshop for various participants for whom language is no barrier”

Tuesday 17 August 2004

Talk 1 : Khun Yuwadee Bhicharnchitr
President of Central Department Stores and IGDS President
Central Department Store Limited
“Central Store Chief voted Head of IGDS – International Group Department Store”

Out & About : Johan with audiences around Bangkok
“What do people in Bangkok really what from Bangkok’s new Governor”

Talk 2 : Mr.David Quine
Chairman of The British Club
“12 year old who won the British Grand Master Chess Exhibition Competition which was organised by British Club”

Wednesday 18 August 2004

Talk 1 : Kipsan Beck
Co-Presenter & Expert on Business
Dr.Panisuan Jamnarnwei
President of Thai Frozen Foods Association
“Talk Thailand: Discussing the frozen food business and the
production, sale, and demand in both the domestic and international markets”

Out & About : Khun Sompote Kribkratok
Secretary, Department of Fisheries
“Department of Fisheries received a reward for Best Energy Saving in 2003 – find out how it will benefit Thailand”

Talk2 : Khun Rungyos Chantapasa
Vice President, Business Development of
Natural Park Public Company Limited
“The company’s principal activity; residential properties to fulfill customers’ needs and their plans for the future”

Thursday 19 August 2004

Talk 1 : Mr. Andrew McBean
Managing Director of Microsoft (Thailand) Ltd.
“MSN formally launched its Thai-language portal at msn.co.th with three partners”

Out & About : Asst. Prof. Winai Ouypornprasert
Team Manager and Advisor to RSU Cheerleading Team
Mr. Sathit Viritharungkul
President of RSU Cheerleading Club
Wanrawee Wiboonsin
4th year member
Rangsit University
“Rangsit University Cheerleading Team wins the World
Cheerleading Championship in England”

Talk 2 : Khun Suphol Wongrungrojkit
Commercial Director of The Thai Dairy Industry Co., LTD.
“New products launched – Green Tea Milk, Thai Traditional Tea and Thai Traditional Coffee and a new market strategy plan”

Friday 20 August 2004

Talk 1 : Dr Mongkol Vatanasuk
President of Bone and Joint Decade Foundation (Thailand)
“The Bone and Joint Decade Prevention project to help Thai patients prevent and take care of themselves and also the presenters for this project”

Out & About : Khun Suwanee Saelim
Project Manager of Plan Neramit
Plan Neramit
“Venturing into the world of creative natural material toys with
Plan Neramit”

Talk 2 : Khun Chulchit Bunyaketu
Group Deputy Chairman
King Power International Group
“New projects from King Power Duty Free: new shopping
complex plus much more for the City of Bangkok”

Monday 23 August 2004

Talk 1 : Kipsan Beck
Co-Presenter & Expert on Business
Mr Andrew Stotz
Director, Head of Research, Thailand
Macquarie Securities (Thailand) Limited
“Discuss the situation of increasing interest rates and the growth of a stable economy in Thailand”

Out & About : Mr Charnvit Jarusombath
The Executive Vice President and Marketing
Advance Agro Public Co., Ltd
“Encouraging Thais to read more with an excellent campaign; Double A Book Corner”

Talk 2 : Dr Chatree Duangnet
Chief Medical Officer of Bumrungrad Hospital
Khun Boonchob Pongpanich
Advisor to the President of Naresuan University
“Signing a MOU to train doctors for Thailand and making Thailand the medical hub of Asia”

Tuesday 24 August 2004

Talk 1 : Mr Sunten Z. Manurung
Charge d’ Affaires a.i.
The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia
“Discussing the relationship between the two countries and also introducing some of Indonesia’s tourist attractions”

Out & About : Mr Dusadee Sarigabutr
Deputy Director General
Meteorological Department
“Due to the increased quantity of rainfall in Thailand – let’s get an update from the Meteorological Department”

Talk 2 : Mr Winfried Kiesbueye
Country General Manager
TNT Logistics (Thailand) Ltd.
“Deal with Isuzu – To be rewarded for best Design of Container as well as his change of position in next 4 years”

Wednesday 25 August 2004

Talk 1 : Khun Weerachote Thirawayamakul
Thai Representative Student of Chiang Mai University
Khun Sakulsri Srisaracam
Thai Representative Student of Thammasart University
UBC – BBC World Future Journalist Award
“2 Winners of UBC-BCC World Future Journalist Award. Talk about their experiences from training with the BBC in London and how they can make use of it in their future careers”

Out & About : Khun Prasert Tapaneeyang
Deputy Director
Department of Industrial Works
“Safety Clinic - the place to provide a ton of information
for industrial workers on having a safer working environment”

Talk2 : Khun Suparerk Soorangura
Managing Director
N.S. Travel & Tours co., Ltd.
“The growth of the travel & tour industry and future plans to improve the business e.g. purchasing tickets via the internet”

Thursday 26 August 2004

Talk 1 : Khun Yuthana Norapoompipat
Standards Officer
National Bureau of Agricultural Commodity and Food
Standards, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives
“Introduction to ACFS and the Global Conference in September”

Out & About : Khun Pornphisud Mongkhonvanit
Director
Siam Institute of Technology
“Checks at Siam Technology Poll to see what Bangkok people want from their new Governor after the election”

Talk 2 : Mr Scott Bolls
Managing Director Asia
Smith Hodgkinson (Thailand) Co.,Ltd.
“Global valuations firms poised for an Asia push. Introduces Carpet for Foundation from Afghanistan”

Friday 27 August 2004

Talk 1 : Khun Suwalya Kemwaraphorn
Co-Presenter & Environment and Health
Dr Anon Snidvongs Na Ayuttaya
Director
Southeast Asia Start Region Center
“Benefits to the Environment; in case of climate changes, natural disasters, land erosion and dead Coral”

Out & About : Mr Surin Pooprasart
Director
Lak Si District Office
“A new idea to grow vegetables on the roof of the Lak Si
District Office building”

Talk 2 : Mr Philip Hall
Managing Director
Khun Panida K. Hall
Publisher
Punch Media (Thailand) Co.,Ltd
“Introduces the Symphony magazine – the only magazine catering to classical music lovers”

Monday 30 August 2004

Talk 1 : Kipsan Beck
Co-Presenter & Expert on Business
Kristina Zanic
Managing Director
DWP Singapore and DWP Cityspace - Bangkok
“Amcham Business Award 2004 – an annual award aimed at recognizing and promoting excellence within the Australia-Thai business community and to draw attention to the significance of Australia-Thai Trade”

Out & About : Mr. Chavalit Pichalai
Director of Energy and Planning office
Ministry of Energy
“The recent energy saving campaigns under the control of the Government”

Talk 2 : Khun Sontaya Kunplome
Minister for Tourism & Sports
Mr.Christopher Stafford
Founder of the King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament and VP
Of Anantara Resorts and Spas
“King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament 2004: qualities of a successful elephant polo player and the growing popularity of the sport”

Tuesday 31 August 2004

Talk 1 : HE Mr Dato’Syed Norulzaman
Ambassador
The Embassy of Malaysia
Professor Dr.Kriengsak Charoenwongsak
Institute of Future Studies for Development (IFD)
Dr. Art-Ong Jumsai Na Ayuttaya
“Malaysia’s National Day – 31st August 2004: The relationship between Thailand and Malaysia in terms of the growth in economics, tourism and investment, as well as trade expansion possibilities”

Out & About : Mr.Kriengsak Tantiphipop
Managing Director
Emporium Shopping Mall
“The Ultimate Timepiece 2004 – An International hub for top quality watches from around the world”

Talk 2 : Khun Suwalya Kemwaraphorn
Co-Presenter & Environment and Health
Mr.Dominikus von Pescatore
General Manager
Byers (Thailand) Ltd.
“The launch of ‘ Young Environmental Envoy Programme” to raise awareness of environmental concerns: its objectives and goals, its important characteristics, and its future plan to go global”