SOCIAL SCENE

 


Dusit Thani Pattaya recently provided ‘On the Job’ training to aspiring hotel chefs from Iran. The group was led by Kamran Pourmoezzi (left), food and beverage adviser to Parsian International Hotels, the biggest hotel chain in Iran, consisting of one hotel in Dubai and 21 hotels in Iran. The training was a joint effort of Parsian International Hotels and Dusit International.


 

AustCham Thailand, led by Shane Torr (4th left), president of AustCham Thailand organized an AustCham Sundowners that aimed to strengthen networking opportunities among the members of the Commonwealth in Thailand. The event was held at the Sukhothai Hotel. At the event were (L to R) Mark Butters, director of BCCT; George Benney, GM of the Sukhothai Hotel; Ron Livingston, president of Thai-Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Shane Torr; Chris Dunning, president of New Zealand-Thai Chamber of Commerce; Nadeem Amin, treasurer of the Thai-Pakistan Chamber of Commerce; Maurice Bromley, president of South African-Thai Chamber of Commerce; Nigel Cornick, CEO of Raimon Land Plc, and Oh Lock Soon, president of Singapore-Thai Chamber of Commerce.


Fredi Schaub and Bruno Pingel from Ocean One Tower recently hosted a Pattaya Council Dinner Party at Bruno’s Restaurant attended my Mayor Itthipol Khunplome, former mayor, Niran Wattanasartsathorn and the new city council members.


Achana Snitwongse Na Ayudhaya, MD of the Montien Hotel, Pattaya recently donated educational equipment and other supplies, and hosted lunch for the teachers and students of Wat Sam Nak Ka Thorn School in Rayong.


Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Hong Kong, led by assistant director, Wanaprapha Suksombul (centre) and marketing manager, Keith Wong (seated centre) were recently warmly welcomed by the management team of Amari Orchid Resort & Tower at its Executive Floor, Horizon Club. The group had a great time during their hotel inspection visit.


Harrow International School and the Conrad Bangkok recently sponsored a British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT) Networking Evening. (From left) Anthony Rowlands, deputy head of school & head of primary, Harrow International School; Rodney Bain, BCCT chairman; Chanitprapa Menasuta, assistant director of catering, Conrad Bangkok; Robert Thornhill, director of admissions & marketing, Harrow International School.