Talk 1 : HE Mr. Rongpon Chalernpan
Permanent Secretary
Office of the Permanent Secretary
“The Royal ceremony 60th anniversary of His Majesty King Rama IX on the Throne: Thai government will prepare the celebration for His Majesty King Rama IX who sits on Thailand throne for 60 years. That is the longest in Thailand history. The Royal ceremony will be the biggest event.”

Out & About : Khun Krittaya Pimphon
Marketing Manager – Public Relations
Reflections Rooms in Bangkok
“Reflection Rooms – an alternative choice to get individual happiness section.”

Talk 2 : Dr. Kriss Chantijiraporn
Executive Vice President
Malee Sampran PCL.
“Malee canned fruits and beverages: Everyone may hear the famous fruit juices and canned fruits. It calls “Malee”. Malee is the biggest local producer and exporter in Thailand. If you would like to know why Malee is successful in their business, don’t miss our programme. ”

Tuesday 4 January 2005

Talk 1 : Khun Vichien Usanachote
Senior Executive Vice President
The Bangchak Petroleum PCL
“Petroleum and gasoline in year 2005: Are you worried about the petroleum and gasoline price? If your answer is “yes”, you will find all answers and direction of petroleum and gasoline in Thailand and the world market in our programme.”

Out & About : Mr. Yoshiaki Hiraishi
Marketing Director
Bridgestone Sales (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
“Checking tires condition concerned as the most important key for driving safety during the New Year.”

Talk 2 : Mr. Neil Thompson
Deputy Managing Director
BEC-TERO Entertainment PLC.
“Sting Live in Bangkok – Sacred Love World Tour 2005: He is coolest guy and always hip in music industry. He never stays the same in music. He started music in 70’s with The Police band. He is Sting and he will open the big concert at Impact Arena on January 12, 2005. Music lovers don’t miss this gig.”

Wednesday 5 January 2005

Talk 1 : Khun Kwanchai Paphatpong
President
Inter-Media Consultant Co., Ltd.
“Automobile Industry 2005: Did you join at Motor Expo 2004? If not, you miss the automobile trend in year 2005. You will not be upset because Khun Kwanchai will give you the advice which automobile is on the trend in the year 2005. There will be many new comers from China and Korean in year 2005 and don’t forget the 2nd hand automobile market still hot.”

Out & About : Dr. Anat Arbhabhirama
Advisor to the Board of Directors
Bangkok Mass Transit System PCL.
“Over the past five years BTS has became Bangkokians city lifestyle let’s find out the plan for year 2005.”

Talk 2 : Mr. Roland Bruhin
Chief Executive
Zuellig Pharma Ltd.
“Zuellig Pharma: Zuelling Pharma started their business 95 years ago in Manila, the Philippines by Dr. Zuelling. It is unbelievable that drug and vaccine business can make revenue in Thailand. This business continues to grow in Thailand and everywhere.”

Thursday 6 January 2005

Talk 1 : Mr. Kazushige Shinya
Second Secretary
Embassy of Japan
“IRF International Road Federation 2005 World Meeting: Another big event to be organized from Thailand. There will be many delegates around the world to join including from Japan. They will come to share and join their new technologies and experience to improve road and traffic system. ”

Out & About : Dr. Manoo Ordeedolachest
Director
Software Industry Promotion Agency
“The trend support of Thai Animators in the year 2005.”

Talk 2 : Khun Patita Chumpol
Owner
Chumpol’s Collection
“Chumpol’s Collection: You can imagine that eggshells can be the luxury and precious products. It can be in the creative idea from Chumpol’s Collection. The company produces many products from eggshells such as boxes, watches, handbags, telephones and decorative items and much more. If you would like to see and know their story, let’s check at Morning Talk programme. ”

Friday 7 January 2005

Talk 1 : Assistant Prof. Pirapong Gultisal
Art Lecturer
Bansomdej Chao Phraya Rajabhat University
“Brain can be sharpen with art: Did you know art and brain of children can be together? Assistant Prof. Pirapong comes and explains from his research over 10 years with art and children. The children’s drawing picture can tell their idea, talent, perception, development and more.”

Out & About : Vox-pop
“Children Day – the most first thing that Thai kids want to give and gain.”

Talk 2 : Khun Sansanee Moller
Co-Presenter & Expert on Culture and Lifestyle
Ajarn Suwan Kaofai
Director
Piyada Monmaneerat
Pilaiporn Pittayathornpittak
Tanya Ngamsantiwong
Muandao Suandee
Apaporn Pokpong
Students
Satrinonthaburi School
“E-Tour for Teens: Five Satrinonthaburi students guide the remarkable places in Nonthaburi province such as Chalermprakiate Temple, Chalerm Kanchanapisek Park and the Institute of Thai Traditional Medicine. Don’t miss the programme and experience talent of Thai students.”

Monday 10 January 2005

Talk 1 : Khun Suphajee Suthumpun
Country General Manager
IBM Thailand Co., Ltd.
“IBM with pilot e-learning project: Thai Airways International and IBM Thailand joined together for pilot e-learning project. The project might help solve the problems and improve pilots’ skills. In the future, there will be many interesting projects to support pilots’ flying efficiency.”

Out & About : Khun Danai Chanchaochai
Managing Director
Direct Media Group Thailand Co., Ltd.
“The New Year book basket gift – a merit gift for Thais to concern reading instead of drinking.”

Talk 2 : Dr Ratchani Ojareon
Director
National Blood Centre
Thai Red Cross Society
“The updated situation of blood bank during the tsunami disaster including the blood use daily, special blood types needed by the centre, and the place to donate blood in Bangkok”

Tuesday 11 January 2005

Talk 1 : Khun Chakrapop Penkhae
Official Government Spokesman
“The updated situation of the tsunami in the south including the plan to support the victims and natural environment ”

Out & About : “A group of Thai teenagers who love to spend their free time to challenge the stunt
bicycle to keep their body fit.”

Talk 2 : Khun Sarosha Pornudomsak
Project Director
Thailand Outlook Channel
“Thailand Outlook Channel: Thailand will have the first 100 % English Channel. It will air on cable TV and satellite under the name of “Thailand Outlook Channel”. There will be many variety programmes. If you are interested in the new channel, don’t forget to watch all details in our programme.”

Wednesday 12 January 2005

Talk 1 : Mr. Craig Prater
Executive Director
Khun Chalida Uabumrungjit
Programmer
Bangkok International Film Festival.
“Bangkok International Film Festival 2005 (January 13 – 24, 2004): The opportunity for Thailand holds the big event to promoted Thailand film and tourism. There will be 150 films around the world to show during Bangkok International Film Festival 2005. Many famous celebrities will also join in this festival.”

Out & About : Khun Sirikul Deebukkham
Senior Manager Customer and Service Division, Postage Stamp and Philately Department
Thailand Post Co., Ltd.
“The first museum of stamp in Thailand to visit during the holiday season.”

Talk 2 : Khun Kipsan Beck
Co-Presenter & Expert on Business
Dr Samlee Plianbangchang
Regional Director for South-East Asia Regional Office
“The effects of the Tsunami in South East Asia”

Thursday 13 January 2005

Talk 1 : Dr Sung Soo Chung
Samsung Medical Center
“The medical team from Korea that help victims in Kao Lak”

Out & About : Khun Pricha Dhanasarnsombut
Marketing Director
Thailand Knitting Factory Co., Ltd.
“Double Goose – the coming back of the legend T-shirt with more variety of fashion.”

Talk 2 : Khun Nat Yontararak
Pianist & Composer
“A 30 year Celebration Concert of Nat Yontararak – January 19, 2005 at Thailand Culture Centre: He is in pianist career for morn that 30 years. He comes back with the big concert at Thailand Culture Centre. There is only one performance on January 19, 2005 – 19.00 hours. Music lovers check the ticket now.”

Friday 14 January 2005

Talk 1 : Ven. Phrasripariyattimoli
Deputy Rector for Foreign Affairs
Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University
“The significance of Buddhism in the wake of the tsunami: The ways to cope with trauma and lessons gained from this disaster”

Out & About : Khun Tanaporn Khositaphai
Assistance Vice President – Trade Marketing
Thai Pure Drink Limited
“Coca-Cola World Carnival Bangkok – The grand mobile fun fair from UK is now available in Bangkok.”

Talk 2 : Mr. Yasuhisa Tsukada
Branch Manager
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd.
“Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance: It has been operation the insurance business for more than 40 years. They started business in Thailand with Marine warehouse. Now they are the biggest company in Asia as the non-life insurance business operation. If you have doubt, let’s check the programme.”

Monday 17 January 2005

Talk 1 : Khun Johan Vimolchalao
Co-Presenter
Khun Udomsak Uswarangkura
Governor of Phuket Province
“Southern Tsunami update: The government and Phuket province help and Tsunami disaster victims solve their problems.”

Out & About : “Vox-pop: interview with volunteer groups in the camp at Khao Lak, Phang Nga.”

Talk 2 : Khun Kipsan Beck
Co-Presenter & Expert on Business
Mr. Andrew Stotz
Director, Head of Research, Thailand
Macquarie Securities (Thailand) Limited.
“Thailand Economy 2005: If you are interested in business and economy section, you should not miss our programme. Mr. Andrew will analyze Thailand economy and business in year 2004 and direction of economy and business for year 2005.”

Tuesday 18 January 2005

Talk 1 : Mr. Peter Upton
Country Director
British Council Thailand
“The 5th Thai-UK Education Festival (Edfest) 2005 on January 20 – 31, 2005: The biggest education festival is going to start on January 20, 2005. This will help students to compile lots of information for their further studies aboard of the educational festival will be held in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Khon Khaen.”

Out & About : “Vox-pop: Tourists’ feeling toward Patong beach before and after Tsunami disaster.”

Talk 2 : Khun Johan Vimolchalao
Co-Presenter
Mr. Sam Erick Ruttmann
General Manager
Dusit Laguna Resort, Phuket
“Hotel business in Phuket: Updating the current situation of many hotels in Phuket after Tsunami disaster. The government supports to help to bring back business operation of hotel business in Phuket and direction of Phuket tourism.”

Wednesday 19 January 2005

Talk 1 : Khun Jakrapob Penkair
Government Spokesman
Office of Prime Minister
“Thai government plans to help Tsunami victims: Government has short and long term plan to help all Tsunami victims. They will recover all communities that faced Tsunami disaster including environment, natural resources and mental health.”

Out & About : Khun Chuthatawat Indrasukhsri
Director General
Department of Employment, Ministry of Labor
“Another assistance from Department of Employment to gain back the victims’ jobs in the southern part of Thailand.”

Talk 2 : Khun Chok Pengdit
The owner
Suthasine Betta House
“Siamese Fighting Fish – The Scales that mean sales: Have you ever heard that Siamese Fighting Fish has been exported. Siamese Fighting Fish is very popular in United States of America. This business makes more income to Thailand. The feeding method is easy. If you love fish or animals, you should watch the programme.”

Thursday 20 January 2005

Talk 1 : Nattakit Tangpoonsinthana Ph.D.
Chief Marketing Officer, Corporation Marketing Division
Thai Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
“Samsung supports Tsunami disaster’s victims: Samsung group sends medical team, medical supplies and necessary equipment to aid Tsunami victims in Thailand. Samsung also donates money and computers to help other departments and schools from Tsunami. ”

Out & About : Khun Wantanee Kongsomboon
Deputy Director
Relief & Community Health Bureau
“Update the current donation from Thai’s heart to the victims in the southern part of Thailand.”

Talk 2 : Khun Suwalya Kemwaraporn
Co-Presenter & Expert on Environment and Health
Mr. Leo Oosterveer
Chairman
Unilever Thai Trading Limited.
“Unilever Family Learning Center: Unilever Thai Trading Limited opened a new Unilever Family Learning Center. In celebration of HM the Queen 6th cycle birthday anniversary, the concept is aimed at gathering family members to spend their free time together.”

Friday 21 January 2005

Talk 1 : Khun Wanlop Pichpongsa
Assistant Managing Director
Capital Rice Co., Ltd.
“Going Green for better yield: In agriculture field, rice is the main product of Thailand. There are many kinds of rice in Thailand. Jasmine rice is the most popular for Thai people. There are many companies trying to develop the productivity to support the demand. Capital Rice supports farmers to grow organic rice. The company promotes farmers to grow quality jasmine rice. And the product is popular in the international market.”

Out & About : Khun Suraphon Israngura Na Ayuthya
Crisis Management & Operations Center (CMOC)
Thai Airways International PCL.
“The great support of Thai Airways to victims in the southern part of Thailand.”

Talk 2 : Khun Kipsan Beck
Co-Presenter & Expert on Business
Khun Aiyawatt Raksriaksorn
Khun Apichet Raksriaksorn
Polo Player of King Power Duty Free Team
Khun Vee Mar
Director
Hi! Magazine
“Thailand Polo King’s Cup 2005 and Polo Angel: Thailand Polo Association and King Power join hands to hold Thailand Polo King’s Cup 2005. There will be many polo teams to join this competition. This year, there will be “Polo Angel” contest. If you wonder about “Polo Angle”, check the details in our programme.

Monday 24 January 2005

Talk 1 : Pol. Col. Monthon Ngernwattana
Deputy Commander Immigration DIV. 1
Pol. Maj. Suppachai Paladech
Inspector in Charge of Deportation & Blacklist Recording
Immigration Bureau
“Royal Thai Police mission in Bosnia: Another opportunity of Royal Thai Police joined The United Nations International Police Task Force (UNIPTF) missions in Bosnia. They share their experience and duty in Bosnia. It is interesting mission to change war area into peace area.”

Out & About : “Khun Johan heads to the famous and largest flower Pak Klong Talad market in
Bangkok.”

Talk 2 : Khun Suriyon Sri-orrathaikul
Managing Director
Beauty Gems
“40 years of pride with Beauty Gems: Let’s celebrate Beauty Gems 40th anniversary with the launch of “Jewelry Treasures of Thailand” book.”

Tuesday 25 January 2005

Talk 1 : Khun Thanasan Patcharapinyopong
Managing Director
WORLDEX, International Promotion & Exhibition Co., Ltd.
“International Promotion and Exhibition (IPEX): IPEX is the largest international exhibitions company to help and promote Thai products in international exhibitions or events. There are many opinions, suggestions to promote Thai products and direction of Thai products into the global market. ”

Out & About : Khun Komsan Wijitwikrom
Chairman
Bobae Export Service Center Market
“Bobae - the country largest domestic wholesale clothing market. The business is expanding to Oman.”

Talk 2 : Dr. Anupong Chitwarakorn
Senior Expert in Preventive Medicine (STI/HIV)
Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health
“Young women at risk: The Department of Disease Control’s recent surveyed with young women aged from 16-17 years old and found that 21 percent had sexual experience, but only 31 percent of respondents used condoms which can cause of HIV/Aids infection.”

Wednesday 26 January 2005

Talk 1 : HE Mr. William Paterson
Ambassador
Australian Embassy
Ms. Julianne Rogers
Manager Thailand
Qantas/ British Airways
“Australia Day – January 26, 2005: Warm welcomes a new Australia Ambassador in Thailand. There is much more his story such as lifestyle, work experience and support Australians and all victims during Tsunami.”

Out & About : Khun Narin Kalayanamit
Secretary to the Customs Department
The Customs Department
“Performance throughout the entire year of 2004 on the smuggling items by the Customs Department.”

Talk 2 : Khun Nathee Chitswang
Director General
Department of Corrections, Ministry of Justice
“Prison Chic: Anybody may not know that 4 Thai prisoners have great opportunity to study fashion design with VERSACE in Italy. Department of Corrections supports prisoners to gain knowledge after they release.”

Thursday 27 January 2005

Talk 1 : Khun Darunee Edwards
Deputy Director
Thailand’s National Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
“A friend of GMOs: There are many Thais have no ideas and knowledge about GMO products. If you would like to know more about GMO, watch our programme.”

Out & About : Khun Somsak Potisak
Director General
Department of Mineral Resources
“The caution and observation of soil subsidence that might happen again in Thailand.”

Talk 2 : Mr. Clifton Chua
Managing Director
Federal Express
“FedEx Super Brand awards recognition: FedEx is the world largest in transportation, information and international trade support service. FedEx is the successful company not only in Thailand but around the world.”

Friday 28 January 2005

Talk 1 : Mr. Joe Cumming
Author
Lonely Planet
“Joe Cumming with Lonely Planet: Joe Cumming is the famous author of Lonely Planet. He wrote many books about Thailand. He loves and stuck with Land of smile charm. Thailand is another home of Joe Cumming.”

Out & About : Khun Wannapa Tangbanyong
Executive Director
Benz Amorn Ratchado Co., Ltd.
“The benefit and tips of buying used cars by Ben Amorn Ratchada.”

Talk 2 : Mr. Paul Kanjanapas
Managing Director
IMPACT Muang Thong Thani
“IMPACT Muang Thong Thani Super Brand awards recognition: Another company received Super Brand award. IMPACT Muang Thong Thani is a successful company in convention and exhibition center of year 2004. There are many huge and largest events at IMPACT. If you would like to know how their business is successful, don’t miss our programme.”

Monday 31 January 2005

Talk 1 : Mr. Jim Payne
Senior Vice President
Amway Corporation & Amway Affiliate Markets in Southeast Asia
“Amway Expo & Convention 2005: Amway Expo & Convention 2005 is the big event of the 17th successful year in Thailand. It is great to interview Senior Vice President from Amway Corporation & Amway Affiliate Markets in Southeast Asia about business and the event. Part of revenue will donate to Tsunami victims.”

Out & About : Mr. Chanavat Uahwatanasakul
New Business Development Manager
Central Pattana
“Sky Walk – Foot path side over Ratchaprasong intersection which connects from BTS Siam Square Station to Central World Plaza. Along the side walk there is art exhibition.”

Talk 2 : Khun Sansanee Moller
Up & Away Presenter
Dr. Phiraphol Tritasavit
Governor
Nakornsawan Province
Khun Ugrit Masrangsan
President
Nakornsawan Chinese New Year Festival Committee
Khun Kawee Poonthaweekiat
Managing Director
Event Gear Group Co., Ltd.
“Chinese New Year festival – February 2 – 13, 2005: History of Chinese New Year festival and objectives of this event. Let’s celebrate Chinese New Year. There will be some previews of parade and show at Nakornsawan.”