February 2004

Monday 2 February 2004

Talk 1 : Mr Peter Upton
Director
British Council Thailand
“ A Look at UK Education Festival from Now until 12 February 2004 - Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Hat Yai, Theme of the Festival this Year, I-Zone Area, Co-operation with Ministry of Education and Branches Around Thailand to Support Thai Students”

Out & About : Khun Nattaporn Nattasombon
Deputy Secretary-General
Office of the Cane and Sugar Board
“ Using Gasohal – The Natural Resources to Reduce Importing Petrol from Overseas”

Talk 2 : Mr James Yeung
General Manager, Southeast Asia
Dragonair
“ Background of Dragonair, Destinations, Business Potential in Thailand, Airlines Position in the Market, Services on Board and Future Plans for Year 2004”

Tuesday 3 February 2004

Talk 1 : Khun Sakorn Suksriwong
Director
Chanapatana Institute
“ A Look at Establishment of Chanapatana Institute by The Abbot of Wat Dhammamongkol, Cooperation with Accademia Italiana – Leading Institute from Italy, Programmes Offered and Popularity of the Institute”

Out & About : Dr Wanna Mahakittikhun
Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital
“ House Dust Mite Cultivation – An Experimental Project by Thailand for Commercial Reasons”

Talk 2 : Khun Mattaka Khangkhan
General Manager of Cosmetics Active Division
L’Oreal Thailand Ltd.
“‘ Vichy’, Premium Skincare for Pharmacy Channel, Launched in Thailand, Process to Take to Thai Market, Product Lines, Product Technology and Distribution Channel”

Wednesday 4 February 2004

Talk 1 : Khun Surapong Pransilapa
Deputy Director-General
Department of Agricultural Extension
“ A Look at World Tea Festival – 6-12 February 2004 Discussion on Activities and International Tea Producers Who will Join, Background of Growing Tea in Chiang Rai and Business Opportunities for Thai Tea on International Market”

Out & About : Dr Ratchani Ojarean
Thai Red Cross Society
“ The Way of Giving Blood Donations without Contracting Diseases to Donor”

Talk 2 : Khun Sirivat Voravetvuthikun
Sirivat Sandwich
“ An Update on Success Story of Khun Sirivat Who Runs Sandwiches and Coffee Business in Bangkok – Future Growth”

Thursday 5 February 2004

Talk 1 : Dr Siriwuth Wuthisuwanwat
President
International Hotel & Airline Business School
“ Background of the School, Programmes and Courses Offered to Student, Differentiation of the School in the Market and Expansion Plans for the Future”

Out & About : Pol. Col. Piya Tarvichai
Chokchai Police Station
“ Dangerous Animal Centre for Snakes and Crocodile Captured by Chokchai Police Station”

Talk 2 : Khun Sansanee Moller
Co-presenter & Expert Culture
Khun Pongsak Maleepan
“ Talk Thailand Culture: A Meeting with King of Topiary Art of Thailand – Khun Pongsak Maleepan”

Friday 6 February 2004

Talk 1 : Khun Suwalya Khemvaraporn
Co-Presenter & Expert Environment
Khun Navin Kantahiran
Governor of Nakorn Pathom Province
Khun Chural Chotithammo
Officer of Sanam Chan Palace
“ Talk Thailand Environment: Plans for the Recreational Area and City Development Around City by Governor of Nakorn Pathom”

Out & About : Dr Ronnachai Kongkakorn
Nareerak Centre
“ Nareerak Centre or One Stop Centre Which Is Ready to Help Abused Women Also Assists with Mental Therapy”

Talk 2 : Khun Wikrom Vajragupta
Managing Director
Iron and Steel Institute of Thailand
“ CONBEX 2004 – Construction & Building Exposition – 12-15 February 2004”

Monday 9 February 2004

Talk 1 : Ms Bernadette Hartigan
Head – World Trade
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry
“ Trade Relationship between UK and Thailand, Business Trip to Thailand and Role of the Chamber with Companies around UK”

Out & About : Khun Nattaporn Nattasombon
Deputy Secretary-General
Office of the Cane and Sugar Board
“ Using Gasohal – The Natural Resources to Reduce Importing Petrol from Overseas”

Talk 2 : Mr James Yeung
General Manager, Southeast Asia
Dragonair
“ Background of Dragonair, Destinations, Business Potential in Thailand, Airlines Position in the Market, Services on Board and Future Plans for Year 2004”

Tuesday 10 February 2004

Talk 1 : Khun Sakorn Suksriwong
Director
Chanapatana Institute
“ A Look at Establishment of Chanapatana Institute by The Abbot of Wat Dhammamongkol, Cooperation with Accademia Italiana – Leading Institute from Italy, Programmes Offered and Popularity of the Institute”

Out & About : Dr Wanna Mahakittikhun
Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital
“ House Dust Mite Cultivation – An Experimental Project by Thailand for Commercial Reasons”

Talk 2 : Khun Mattaka Khangkhan
General Manager of Cosmetics Active Division
L’Oreal Thailand Ltd.
“‘ Vichy’, Premium Skincare for Pharmacy Channel, Launched in Thailand, Process to Take to Thai Market, Product Lines, Product Technology and Distribution Channel”

Wednesday 11 February 2004

Talk 1 : HE Mr S. Palihakkara
Ambassador, The Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
MR Chakrarot Chitrabongs
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Culture
Dr Sumet Jumsai Na Ayudhya
Architect and Writer
Dr Gamini Abeysekera
President, Sri Lanka Association of Thailand
“ Special Discussion on Relationship between Sri Lanka and Thailand, Current Visit by Prime Minister of Sri Lanka in Thailand and The History of Buddhism Relations”

Talk 1 : HE Mr S. Palihakkara
Ambassador, The Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
MR Chakrarot Chitrabongs
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Culture
Dr Sumet Jumsai Na Ayudhya
Architect and Writer
Dr Gamini Abeysekera
President, Sri Lanka Association of Thailand
“ Renovation Project of Wat Dhammaram in Ayuthaya, Formal Cultural Agreement between 2 Countries, Tourism Situation, Trade Relationships and Operation of Sri Lanka-Thai Chamber of Commerce and Sri Lanka Association of Thailand”

Out & About : Khun Parida Manomaiphibul
Special Product Manager
Tigar Motorsales Co., Ltd.
“ The Latest Model of Nano Bike and the New Race Track at Ratchayothin for Kids to Enjoy Driving”

Thursday 12 February 2004

Talk 1 : Dr Siriwuth Wuthisuwanwat
President
International Hotel & Airline Business School
“ Background of the School, Programmes and Courses Offered to Student, Differentiation of the School in the Market and Expansion Plans for the Future”

Out & About : Pol. Col. Piya Tarvichai
Chokchai Police Station
“ Dangerous Animal Centre for Snakes and Crocodile Captured by Chokchai Police Station”

Talk 2 : Khun Sansanee Moller
Co-presenter & Expert Culture
Khun Pongsak Maleepan
“ Talk Thailand Culture: A Meeting with King of Topiary Art of Thailand – Khun Pongsak Maleepan”

Friday 13 February 2004

Talk 1 : Khun Suwalya Khemvaraporn
Co-Presenter & Expert Environment
Khun Navin Kantahiran
Governor of Nakorn Pathom Province
Khun Chural Chotithammo
Officer of Sanam Chan Palace
“ Talk Thailand Environment: Plans for the Recreational Area and City Development Around City by Governor of Nakorn Pathom”

Out & About : Dr Ronnachai Kongkakorn
Nareerak Centre
“ Nareerak Centre or One Stop Centre Which Is Ready to Help Abused Women Also Assists with Mental Therapy”

Talk 2 : Khun Sirivat Voravetvuthikun
Sirivat Sandwich
“ An Update on Success Story of Khun Sirivat Who Runs Sandwiches and Coffee Business in Bangkok – Future Growth”

Monday 16 February 2004

Talk 1 : Khun Patee Sarasin
CEO
Nok Air Co., Ltd.
“ Introduction to Nok Air – New Airline, Its Concept Overview”

Out & About : Dr Supat Wangwongwattana
Deputy Director-General
Pollution Control Department
“ Noise Pollution in Bangkok and Solutions to Solve Problem”

Talk 2 : Khun Suwalya Khemvaraporn
Co-Presenter & Expert Environment
Dr Songsak Kornsuthisopon
General Surgery and Laparocopic Surgery
Piyawate Hospital
Dr Michael Miller
Managing Director
LBS International Ltd.
“ Talk Thailand Environment: Garbage Recycling in Thailand”

Tuesday 17 February 2004

Talk 1 : Khun Pitak Thawatchainan
Advisor to Channel 11
Public Relations Department, Prime Minister Office
“ New Look of Channel 11, Development Plan to Improve Ways to Distribute News for Everyone Through Television, Radio and Email”

Out & About : Khun Nikom Wairatpanij
Director General
Social Welfare Department
“ Book House or Small Library for Local People in the Community”

Talk 2 : Khun Kipsan Beck
Co-Presenter & Expert Business
Khun Chaikit Tantikarn
General Manager
Tang Toh Kang Goldsmith Co., Ltd.
“ Talk Thailand Business: Gold Market in Thailand, Business Success of Tang Toh Kang Goldsmith and Their Plan to Enter the Fast Growing Franchise Businesses”

Wednesday 18 February 2004

Talk 1 : Dr Prommin Lerturidej
Minister of Energy
“ Petroleum Trading Centre in Si Racha, Supply in the Region, Business Potential and Contribution to Thailand’s Economy”

Out & About : Khun Surikarn Chaidejesuriya
World Radio Control Car Championship
“ Exclusive Interview with Thai Student Who Has Found His Own Talent to Become the World Radio Control Car Champion”

Talk 2 : Khun Piyawat Kempetch
Co-Presenter & Expert Entertainment
Khun Kanok Abhiradee
President, Thai Airways International Public Co., Ltd.
Dr Poot Veraprasert
President, Silpakorn University
Khun Sompop Budtarad
Artist
“ Talk Thailand Entertainment: Fly THAI with Thai Artists, To Give Passengers Their Portrait Drawn by Leading Thai Artists Whilst in Flight from now until 9 April 2004”

Thursday 19 February 2004

Talk 1 : Khunying Jada Wattanasiritham
President & CEO
Siam Commercial Bank PCL
“ New Look of SCB, Service Channels, IT at the Bank, Credit Card Issues and Future Plans”

Out & About : Phar Medhiratanadilok
Mr Hartanto Gunawan
Buddhism Information Centre – Wat Arun
“ Getting to Know Centre for Buddha Dhamma Practice”

Talk 2 : Dr Tongchai Savadisara
Chairman of the Travel Industry Management Division
Mahidol University International College
“ Training Programmes/Courses and Subjects for Tourism Industry, Qualification for Student and Importance of Training for Tourism Industry”

Friday 20 February 2004

Talk 1 : Khun Piriya Tosakulwong
Co-Presenter & Expert Technology
Asst. Prof. Dr Udomkiat Nontakaew
Department of Mechanical Engineering
King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology North Bangkok
“ Talk Thailand Technology: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Developed in Thailand to Benefit Organisations - Military, Local and Federal Governments”

Out & About : Mr Harreson Martell
“ Bikram Yoga – A New Way Style of Yoga Training with Hot Temperatures”

Talk 2 : Dr Sumet Jumsai Na Ayuthaya
Architect and Writer
“ Historical and Buddhist Relationships Between Thailand and Sri Lanka”