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THAI and King Power sign MoU for “Fly THAI Save More @ King Power Duty Free”

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and King Power Duty Free Company Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost Thai tourism in a project called “Fly THAI Save More @ King Power Duty Free.”
Flying Officer Suraphon Israngura Na Ayuthya (3rd from right), THAI Acting Executive Vice President of Commercial and Sombat Dechapanichkul (3rd from left), Vice Chairman of King Group, together chaired the press conference and were signatories on the MoU. Suvadhana Sibunruand (2nd from right), THAI Director of Marketing Development and Commercial Communications, and Winid Youngsurakan (2nd from left), Executive Vice President of Group Legal & General Administration of King Power, were witnesses to the MoU signing, at THAI’s Head Office on Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road.
The signing of the MoU is intended to enhance confidence in the global tourism market, as well as to regenerate the Thai tourism economy for driving Thailand tourism industry growth. Moreover, THAI also aims to provide benefits to its valued customers who travel with THAI on both domestic and international flights during 1 September to 31 December 2014. Customers can take their boarding pass to King Power to get a 10% discount off regular prices on products purchased at King Power Duty Free shops at Suvarnabhumi Airport and other Airports in Thailand, such as Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Hat Yai.
Royal First Class and Royal Silk Class customers can receive an extra 500 baht gift voucher for every 5,000 baht purchase after discount. This gift voucher can be used for subsequent purchases of 1,000 baht or higher of regular price items. For more details, customers may visit www.thaiairways. com or call THAI Contact Center 02-356-1111 (24hours).


Hilton Pattaya organizes first culinary competition for team members

Hilton Pattaya, led by General Manager Rudolf Troestler (center, back), held the hotel’s first ‘Culinary Cup 2014’ to encourage the hotel’s young chefs to showcase their talents.

Hilton Pattaya, led by General Manager Rudolf Troestler, recently organized the hotel’s first ‘Culinary Cup 2014’ to encourage and challenge the hotel’s young chefs to showcase their talents. This event, held August 26 - 27 at Hilton Pattaya, was successful and fulfilled with creativity and fun among the team members.
This competition is an opportunity for young chefs to develop confidence, prove their ability and flair and to create their dishes with passion. Almost 30 candidates were required to prepare a 30-minute live cooking show of one dish which should match the food concept of hotel’s outlets; e.g., Asian, Western or Pastry. The judging criteria included culinary skills and cooking techniques, innovation and creativity, dish presentation, hygiene and safe working practices as well as time management. The winning candidate was Kanchain Kuhamanee with his ‘Black & White’ menu (roasted snow fish lemon grass essence, spaghetti black ink with chorizo). Kanchain will be representing Hilton Pattaya at the country level round to compete with other Hilton hotels in Thailand.
Hilton Pattaya is participating in the 2014/2015 F&B Masters which is designed to develop and celebrate the food and beverage talents within diverse region. Individuals from Hilton Worldwide hotels throughout South East Asia will have the opportunity to compete against each other across different disciplines e.g. the bar cup, the culinary cup, the barista cup, the sommelier cup.


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THAI and King Power sign MoU for “Fly THAI Save More @ King Power Duty Free”

Hilton Pattaya organizes first culinary competition for team members