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MOU signed between
Metropolitan and Provincial Electricity Authorities
Supporting “Electrical Installation
Standards for Thailand”
Dr. Kasem Chaihongsa, Governor of the Metropolitan
Electricity Authority, and Phlavut Javanayothin, Deputy Governor of the
Provincial Electricity Authority, the governor’s representative, signed
a Memorandum of Understanding for supporting a common standard of
electrical installation for Thailand. The signing took place at the
Metropolitan Electricity Authority (Ploenchit).
 Dr.
Kasem Chaihongsa and Phlavut Javanayothin signed a Memorandum of
Understanding for supporting a common standard of electrical installation
for Thailand.
Also announced was the “Electrical Installation
Standards for Thailand” conference organized by the Engineering
Institute of Thailand under Royal Patronage with support from the
Mechanical & Electrical Design and Consultant Association and the Thai
Electrical and Mechanical Contractors Association. The conference is being
staged in conjunction with the Elenex Thailand 2001 trade exhibition
organized by Bangkok Exhibition Services Ltd. from 7-10 March 2001 at the
Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.
Burchett joins Royal
Garden Resorts as Group Vice President and General Manager
William E. Heineke, Chairman of the Royal Garden
Resorts - a leading Thailand-based hospitality group, has appointed
Michael Burchett as Vice President Operations for Royal Garden Resorts and
General Manager of Marriott Royal Garden Riverside Hotel Bangkok - the
group’s flagship property under Marriott International’s franchise.
 Michael
Burchett
Burchett succeeded Peter Caprez, who has worked in the
same capacity with the Group for more than four years.
In addition to the day-to-day management of the
group’s Bangkok property, Burchett’s responsibilities will include the
operation and marketing of managed hotels & resorts under the Marriott
Royal Garden and other brands, including Manohra Cruises. As the company
expands he will work with the development department to provide the
operating and marketing input for new projects and acquisitions.
Burchett joins Royal Garden Resorts after an extensive
career in the hotel business, which began in his parent’s hotels in
Perth and training with Rank Hotels in London, and has included 17 years
with Four Seasons & Regent Hotels in Fiji, Sydney, Auckland, Shanghai,
Hong Kong, Chicago and opening General Manager for the Four Seasons Resort
Bali and the Regent Jakarta. Since leaving Four Seasons Inc., Michael has
been involved in the development and management of several projects for
the Carlson Group (opening of The Regent Mumbai) and Zecha Holdings
(Beaufort Hotels). His last position before joining the Royal Garden
Resorts Group was the General Manager of the Beaufort Singapore.
Practical legal course
for foreigners in Thailand
The Faculty of Law, Dhurakijpundit University will
offer a practical 2 day seminar called, “Legal Guidance for Foreigners:
Investing and Living in Thailand.” It will be held at the Regent Hotel,
Bangkok on November 25-26, 2000. Some of the topics covered will include:
Thai law involving land ownership; family law; laws relating to foreign
investment; alien business law; work permits, and taxation. Registration
(early) for the course is only US$190 or baht 7,600 and includes 2
luncheons and 4 coffee breaks at the deluxe Regent Hotel plus documents
and certificates of attendance.
To register or for more information, contact the
Faculty of Law, Dhurakijpundit University, at tel. 954-7300 ext. 326, 280
or fax 954-7353 (24 hour fax), or contact Professor Ronald F. Movrich, Law
Faculty, Dhurakijpundit University, email [email protected]
TNT moves into the top
three logistics providers worldwide
Acquisition of US-based CTI Logistx further
strengthens TNT’s leadership in automotive logistics
TPG has announced the acquisition of logistics provider
CTI LOGISTX from rail and shipping company CSX Corporation, a stock-listed
company in the US. As a result of this acquisition, TPG will further
strengthen its leadership in automotive logistics and move into the top
three largest logistics companies worldwide. TPG has paid USD 650 million
for CTI LOGISTX, which had annual revenues of around EUR 500 million in
1999. CTI represents the largest acquisition TPG has undertaken since its
listing in 1998.
CTI is one of the leading third-party logistics
providers in North America. CTI offers a strong sector fit with TPG, with
its brand TNT, in automotive, electronics and FMCG, and adds an excellent
complementary customer base.
TPG’s CEO Ad Scheepbouwer states, “We could not
have asked for a better fit with our TNT Logistics operations. We have
been searching for opportunities to strengthen our logistics operations in
North America for some time. CTI is the ideal partner in terms of its
strong North American presence, vast experience in the automotive
logistics industry and expert management team. We are delighted with this
acquisition which is a significant step in realizing our ambitious growth
plans.”
CTI was established in 1980 as a dedicated contract
carrier. Its key capabilities fall into three categories: transportation
management, logistics consulting and process re-engineering. The
company’s headquarters are based in Jacksonville, Florida, USA, and has
a presence in over 26 US states, Canada, South America and Europe. CTI had
revenues of EUR 500 million in 1999 from over 100 million transactions.
Scheepbouwer said, “CTI provides excellent
opportunities for future growth. CTI’s warehousing-based value-added
capabilities combine perfectly with TNT’s existing strength in
logistics. Its goals and strategy are consistent with ours and its strong
emphasis on operational excellence is exactly in line with our own. CTI
also has a high degree of experienced and skilled people which are a
welcome addition to our management and staff.”
Mr. David Kulik, Chairman and CEO of CTI and his
management team will remain in charge of CTI. The headquarters of CTI will
remain in Jacksonville, Florida.
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