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Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya announces the appointment of F&B Manager
F&B Manager Sirichai Worajuk.
Robert J. Lohrmann, General Manager of Centara Grand
Mirage Beach Resort, Pattaya, recently announced the appointment of Sirichai
Worajuk as F&B Manager with immediate effective.
Sirichai graduated with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration in
Hotel and Tourism Management from Silpakorn University. He has more than 7
years of extensive experience in 5 star hotels such as Shangri - La Hotel
Bangkok, Holiday Inn Resort Phi Phi Island Krabi, Outrigger Koh Samui Resort
& Spa and Amari Hotel Phuket.
THAI Introduces
THAI Sky Connect Service
Chokchai Panyayong (center), THAI senior
executive vice president of Commercial, and acting president, and Danuj
Bunnag (second from left), THAI executive vice president, Products and
Customer Services, launched THAI Sky Connect service that provides
wireless internet connection (WiFi) on board flights operated with
Airbus A330-300 and A380-800 aircraft in all classes of service. Dr.
Settapong Malisuwan (second from right), vice chairman of the National
Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), joined the event
at THAI’s head office on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road.
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) announced the
introduction of THAI Sky Connect service for wireless internet
connection (WiFi) on board THAI’s Airbus A330-300 and A380-800 aircraft.
Chokchai Panyayong, THAI senior executive vice president of Commercial,
and acting president said, “THAI is pleased to introduce THAI Sky
Connect, an in-flight WiFi product and service that adds to passenger
convenience on board flights operated with Airbus A330-300 and A380-800
aircraft in all classes of service. In the era of digital media, online
technology is very popular and essential to everyday life, even during
the time spent on board an airplane. With THAI Sky Connect, passengers
are able to remain connected to the internet without missing important
communication. Passengers are able to connect to the internet with a
laptop, tablet, or smartphone and use various applications on the
internet, such as Virtual Private Network (VPN), e-mail access, instant
messaging, and web browsers. Through a credit card or debit card,
passengers have options in selecting their WiFi package.”
THAI received the WiFi license from the Office of the National
Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) on 7 January 2014
and began the THAI Sky Connect service on 14 February 2014. WiFi
internet connectivity is available on THAI’s six Airbus A380-800
aircraft and THAI’s seven Airbus A330-300 aircraft.
Wireless internet connection (WiFi) is available on THAI aircraft that
have WiFi equipment installed in the passenger cabin. OnAir provides
internet connectivity for THAI Sky Connect in each THAI aircraft,
whereby the internet signal is transmitted via satellite through a
ground network. OnAir collects the WiFi internet package fees from
passengers by credit card payment and has a customer relations service
for passengers to contact for customer inquiries. In the future, THAI
plans to expand communication services in the passenger cabin,
particularly Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) which is
under consideration by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications
Commission (NBTC).
Prices for WiFi Packages: Smart Phone Package 3 MB = USD 4.50, 10 MB =
USD 14.50.
Laptop/iPad Package 10 MB = USD 14.50, 20 MB = USD 28.50.
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Skål International Pattaya and East Thailand to host Spirit of Hospitality Seminar
Skål International Pattaya and East Thailand will be organizing a very
special training workshop for future leaders that includes attendance at
the clubs monthly networking night held March 29, 2014 on the beach at
the Pinnacle Grand Resort Jomtien.
The Spirit of Hospitality Workshop will run from 1-9pm (including coffee
break and entrance to the annual Spring Fling).
Scott Michael Smith, Assumption University lecturer for the Department
of Hospitality and Tourism and popular industry trainer will be
organizing the training seminar for future leaders in the tourism. The
Spirit of Hospitality program offers the latest training strategies to
deliver exceptional service. This seminar will empower all employees to
strive for service excellence and create memorable guest experiences.
Participants will receive a Spirit of Hospitality Certificate and the
tools needed to bring the Spirit of Hospitality back to their property.
The program includes several short videos, many energizing activities,
discussions, a few lectures and a lot of surprises. The second half of
the program is sure to inspire your team to exceed expectations every
time, focusing on improving the leadership, management and coaching
skills needed to be the best. All seminars are presented in English.
Scott Smith explains, “The Spirit of Hospitality workshop is designed
specifically for future leaders from Skål International member’s
organizations. These wonderful, young, and talented leaders are clearly
destined for great things.” This program will encourage future leaders
to strive for service excellence and create memorable guest experiences.
The one-day program included several short videos, many energizing
activities, thoughtful discussions, a few lectures and many surprises.
The workshop will be presented in English and include words of wisdom
and secrets to success in the tourism industry from Skål International
Pattaya leaders.”
“Scott has presented his Spirit of Hospitality seminar for Asian Oasis
in Bangkok, Phuket and Northern Thailand, with proven results. Scott’s
entertaining and practical presentation has made him a popular trainer
with management and team members of Asian Oasis. The popular Spirit of
Hospitality has become an important part of our training programs at
Asian Oasis,” says Chananya Phataraprasit, Founder of Asian Oasis.
The Skål International - Koh Samui club sponsored a similar leadership
workshop earlier this year. “It was great to have Scott down here on our
beautiful island and share his extensive knowledge with our future
leaders. I can highly recommend the Ladders for Leaders program to
anyone wanting to develop managers into leaders. Also the combination
with the Skål dinner giving participants the chance to mingle with
senior Skål members & leaders was very much appreciated by all,” said
Michael Biedermann, Skål International Koh Samui President.
Doeke Bonga, General Manager of the Imperial Boathouse, Samui says,
“Having seen Scott in action, I found he made a clear connection with
future leaders, quickly identifying their needs, broadening mindsets and
providing great tools to develop themselves and their teams.”
Doeke advises, “Skål hotels could really benefit from Scott’s training
programs tailored to their property. Benefits include energized team
leaders with a renewed commitment to management and leadership, eager to
identify and exceed guest expectations and deliver exceptional service
every time.”
After the workshop, future leaders are invited to join the Spring Fling
on the beach which is expected to have over 200 Pattaya locals and
expats in attendance. The ‘Spring Fling’, in cooperation with the Rotary
Club Phönix Pattaya, includes dinner, drinks and wonderful entertainment
from local and international musicians.
Skål International, founded in 1934, is the world’s largest organization
of tourism professionals. Membership of Skål International provides
access to people and events that are relevant to business development in
Thailand and across the ASEAN region. Skål International today has
developed into the world’s most effective tourism industry networking
organization with approximately 17,000 members in 450 Clubs throughout
85 nations. Most activities occur at local level, moving up through
National Committees, under the umbrella of Skål International,
headquartered at the General Secretariat in Torremolinos, Spain.
Please contact
[email protected] or
[email protected]
for details and to reserve space for the Spirit of Hospitality seminar
and Spring Fling.
Who: Young professionals recognized as future leaders in the
tourism industry
What: Ladders for Leaders training seminar and SKAL Networking
Night.
When: Saturday, March 29, 2014 1-9pm
Where: The Pinnacle Grand Resort Jomtien
Why: To provide an opportunity for tomorrow’s leaders to enhance
their management, leadership, networking and service skills.
Cost: 1,000 BHT pp includes seminar, coffee break and attendance at the
SKAL International Pattaya/ Rotary Club Spring Fling on the Beach
(Buffet dinner and drinks).
Limited to the first 20 to register.
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Star Alliance Navigator
App goes Android
Users of Android mobile devices now have all travel
related Star Alliance information at their fingertips. Thanks to the new
Star Alliance Navigator App for Android, details of the wide-ranging
Alliance services and benefits are now accessible at a touch of a
button. Grouped into several categories, these include:
Travel services
Flight Search - browse the member carrier schedules of more than 21,900
daily flights to 1328 airports in 195 countries.
Flight Status - Track any Star Alliance member airline flight.
Lounge Finder - Details of the more than 1,000 Star Alliance and member
airline lounges available worldwide.
Airport Information - Weather, city guides, lounges and member airlines
serving Star Alliance.
Benefits - This section details the various benefits Star Alliance
offers across its global network, such as Frequent Flyer Program
advantages and lounge access, as well as additional benefits for Gold
Status customers.
Explore all the necessary information on how far your travels on Star
Alliance can take you from this single source, containing essential
travel related information such as flight schedules, airport
information, lounges and flight status.
Learn about each of our member airlines, from basic facts to contact
numbers as well as images and videos.
The app can be downloaded from the Star Alliance website at: http://www.
staralliance. com/en/services/mobile_services/android/ or directly from
Google play at: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=
com.staralliance.navigator
It has been designed to run in Android 4.0 and above. Lower versions
down to 2.3.3 will be supported, but might not provide the optimized
experience. The initial version is designed for smartphones with the
following resolutions: 480x800, 480x854, 800x1280, and 1080x1920.
The Star Alliance Navigator App is now available for both the Android
and iOS operating systems. The Alliance originally launched its
Navigator App for iPhone in 2011, followed by a bespoke App for the iPad
in 2013. The introduction of a dedicated tablet App for Android is
planned for later this year.
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Lampang woman set to be first Thai in space
(L to R) Assoc. Prof. Supan Tungjitkusolmun,
Associate Dean of KMITL’s Faculty of Engineering; Asst. Prof Prasert
Kenpunkor from KMITL’s Faculty of Engineering; Assoc. Prof. Pornchai
Supnithi from KMITL’s Faculty of Engineering; Pirada Techavijit, an
alumni of KMITL’s Faculty of Engineering and soon to be Thailand’s first
space traveler; Dr. Suchatvee Suwansawat, Dean of KMITL’s Faculty of
Engineering; and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yutthapong Rangsunseri, President of
the Telecommunication Engineering curriculum at KMITL.
A diminutive Lampang woman is set to go where no Thai
has gone before after triumphing in a string of contests and camps to
win a six-minute ride in space next year.
Pirada Techavijit, 30, appeared Feb. 19 at her alma mater, King
Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang in Bangkok, to help the
university open its Ionosphere and GNSS Data Center and encourage Thai
youths to study science.
A satellite engineer for the Geo-informatics and Space Technology
Development Agency for the past five years, Pirada began her journey
into space after earning a specialized master’s degree in embedded
systems from Institut Supérieur de l’Aéronautique in Toulouse, France.
Upon returning home, she prepared aggressively to win the “Fans of
Apollo 13” television contest, knowing the top three finishers would
qualify for a “trip into space” contest sponsored by Axe-brand
deodorants and Space Exploration Corp. of the U.S.
Pirada and her two male co-contestants trained with the Royal Thai Air
Force and, for a week, at a “space camp” in Florida, where she was
selected as Thailand’s representative. She told the media she believes
she was chosen because of her science and engineering education, which
both Thai men lacked.
In all, she is just one of 62 people worldwide selected for the ride
into space above the Lynx Mark II sub-orbital aircraft. The flight will
reach a top altitude of 103km and will cut engines for six minutes to
allow her to float weightlessly, take photos and possibly perform a
science experiment.
Pirada will next undergo training in the U.S. before making her flight.
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