ASEAN-Australia Special Summit 2018 Australian-Thai International Friendly Football Match

Thailand’s women’s under-19s football team (known as Chaba Kaew U19) will be ASEAN’s representative in a match against Australian under-20s women’s national football team, the Young Matildas, on 16 March in Sydney ahead of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit. 

Chaba Kaew U19 will travel to Australia this coming Saturday 10 March as part of the ASEAN-Australia Young Women Football Exchange Program (AAYFE), a partnership between the Australian Government and Football Federation of Australia (FFA).  The AAYFE program aims to deepen participants’ understanding about ASEAN countries and Australia’s bilateral relationship with the region through sport. Shortly after arriving in Australia, Chaba Kaew U19 will join the Young Matildas for a week-long training camp.  They will test their newly honed skills at the end of the camp with the match.

The Chaba Kaew U19 team were selected by FFA following a rigorous selection process. To congratulate them on their success, Australian Ambassador to Thailand, H.E. Mr Paul Robilliard hosted a reception at his residence in the evening of 6 March for the team and senior Thai officials.

“This program is a great opportunity for both young Australians and Thais to showcase their sporting skills and enhance our bilateral relationship through sports.  In this week, when we mark the International Women’s Day, we also recognise the role sports play, and in particularly the AAYFE program, to empower woman” the Ambassador said.

The ASEAN-Australia Special Summit to be held in Sydney on 17-18 March will provide an unprecedented opportunity for Australia’s and ASEAN leaders to discuss how our nations can continue to make our region safe and more prosperous. The Special Summit will strengthen our joint contribution in regional security and prosperity, including by addressing shared security challenges and unlocking greater opportunities for our businesses.

The match between Australia’s Young Matildas and Thailand’s Chaba Kaew U19 will kick off at 12:30pm (AEST) on Friday, 16 March at Sydney’s Leichhardt Oval.

KIS International School Wins Ultimaker Education Challenge APAC 2017!

Left to right: Sally Holloway, KIS Head of School , Michael Hirsch, Secondary School Principal, Philip Toews, MYP Design Teacher, Mr. Vorawat Vadhanakovint, managing director of Septillion, Mrs. Kantaya Vadhanakovint, general manager of Septillion

Bangkok - Ultimaker together with Septillion company, leading 3D printing companies, recently recognised KIS International School as winner of the “Ultimaker Education Challenge APAC 2017”. The prize for KIS was an Ultimaker 3D printer with accessories and an invitation to join the Ultimaker Pioneer Program from the United States.

“I was very honoured when I received the news that my “Board Game Pieces” lesson won the ‘Ultimaker Education Challenge APAC 2017’. I firmly believe that my lesson will open up an exciting opportunity to students in the school and I am thrilled to be given this wonderful opportunity by Ultimaker and Septillion. I will definitely be able to use the excellent features of the Ultimaker 3 3D printer to bring out the creativity and skills of our students ”, Philip Toews, the representative of KIS school and the winner of the challenge said.

Ultimaker supports creative and innovative educators who boldly pioneer new technology in the classroom and curate their inspiring lesson plans to share with other teachers using the Ultimaker Pioneer Program - Ultimaker’s own education platform. CEO Jos Burger explains: “We find it important to set the engineers, artists and designers of the future on the right path, and to support their learning along the way. We wish KIS International School the best of luck with their new Ultimaker 3D printer, which is a perfect accompaniment to developing key skills in science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM).”

KIS International School places importance on innovation and the use of advanced technology in the classroom, allowing students to express their creativity and solve problems in inspirational ways.

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The St. Regis Bangkok Named Five-Star Hotel By Forbes Travel Guide in its Official 2018 Star Rating Announcement

Forbes Travel Guide today unveiled its annual Star Rating list, naming The St. Regis Bangkok as a new Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Hotel. The St. Regis Bangkok will be showcased with all of the Star Rating recipients on ForbesTravelGuide.com.

With a prestigious location on Rajadamri Road, The St. Regis Bangkok is situated in the heart of the city’s key commercial corridor, walking distance from international corporate offices, magnificent high-end shopping malls and Lumpini Park. With refined elegance, understated luxury and unrivalled service, the hotel is directly adjoined to the BTS Skytrain station ‘Ratchadamri’, to navigate the bustling metropolis with convenience and ease. Offering 229 guest rooms, suites and residential units, with the renowned St. Regis Butler Service, unparalleled personal attention is paid to every guest at any hour. Epicurean experiences abound at The St. Regis Bangkok, with a wide range of luxury dining venues and bars. Exquisite design, commanding views, meticulous diligence to detail and uncompromising St. Regis standards of excellence ensure an exceptional stay at this most exclusive address in Bangkok, just 45 minutes from Suvarnabhumi International Airport.

“It fills me with pride and I am absolutely thrilled that the passion and continuous focus on improving our services and product, by the entire team of The St. Regis Bangkok, has been

recognized by the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award for 2018,” commented Klaus Christandl, General Manager, The St. Regis Bangkok.

The St. Regis Bangkok is the latest addition to the luxury travel ratings that have been the gold standard in the hospitality industry since 1958. 

“We are pleased to honor the 2018 Star Rating recipients, an exceptional collection of hotels, restaurants and spas that demonstrates a strong culture of service,” said Gerard J. Inzerillo, Chief Executive Officer of Forbes Travel Guide.

“In an online environment of confusion and clutter, Forbes Travel Guide is the most trusted source of information to assist guests in making informed decisions,” Inzerillo said. “These properties, the largest and most global group in the company’s history, achieve an impeccable standard of excellence in hospitality, underscoring our overall mission of positively contributing to the international tourism industry as well as individual hotel experience. We are proud to congratulate everyone associated with the prestigious properties recognized today.”

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Thomas Christiansen as a General Manager at Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit and Marriott Executive Apartments Bangkok, Sukhumvit Thonglor from 1 February 2018 onwards.

Originating from Denmark, Mr. Thomas started his career in Front Office team at Sequoia Lodge in France. After developing his path, he moved to Asia in 1997. He continued his success in various roles in Room Operations, EAM and General Manager. He had an experience in both resort and city hotels in China, Hong Kong, Phuket, Pattaya, Bangkok and Cambodia.

Mr. Thomas began his journey with Marriott International in 2002, where he was in the role of Director of Front Office Operations at Marriott Grand Hotel Moscow. After that, he was in the position of Resident Manager and Hotel Manager at Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa, Bangkok Marriott Resort and Spa and JW Marriott Phuket Resort and Spa. In 2009, Mr. Thomas started his first General Manager at Grand Millennium Sukhimvit Bangkok and his most recent position was Area General Manager of Raffles Hotel Le Royal and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor in Cambodia.

It is a pleasure to welcome Mr. Thomas back to Marriott and we are certain that he will be successful in this new role at Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit and Marriott Executive Apartments Bangkok, Sukhumvit Thonglor.

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Thailand’s ranking improved to 70th in the 2018 Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) and beats the USA for Gender Equality.

The Adecco Group, INSEAD and Tata Communications reveals the 2018 Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI), an annual benchmarking tool ranking countries and major cities on their ability to develop, attract and retain talent.

From 119 countries across the globe, Switzerland remains at the top of the GTCI, followed by Singapore and the United States. Thailand moves from 73rd to 70th, beating neighboring countries such as Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia but still far behind Malaysia and other regional peers.

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Anca upgrades CNC production

Anca Manufacturing Thailand, a subsidiary of Melbourne-based Anca Group, has expanded and upgraded its production facility to serve high numbers of purchase orders in the country. 

The world’s leading maker of computerised numeric controls (CNC) plans to almost double its production capacity to 85 CNC units per month from 45 units now. 

The company has allocated 800 million baht to expand production capacity and it has also relocated the plant from Hemaraj Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate to Amata City Industrial Estate in Rayong. 

Yanisa Ninlawong, general manager of the local unit, said the new plant is expected to open in August and this facility will be the second-largest Anca production site in Asia-Pacific...

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Solid Start for 2018 Luxury Condo Sales

There has been a strong start to Bangkok Central Business District (CBD) condominium sales at the beginning of year, according to CBRE, an international property consultancy firm.

Developers are buying prime sites and planning new projects.  Buyers encouraged by the improving economy are increasingly confident.

CBRE Thailand has seen evidence of this growth trend on its sole agency projects.  For example, COOPER SIAM sold out in one day, The Reserve Sukhumvit 61 was 85% sold.  CBRE expects that MUNIQ Langsuan, which will be launched this coming weekend, will receive a similar response based on strong interest from presales registrations from potential purchasers.

In 2017, CBRE sold THB 17.7 billion of Thai residential properties, which was a 12% growth from 2016.  “We believe marketing efforts both domestically and internationally have driven interest in high quality, luxury projects in Bangkok, where the price of real estate is still affordable when compared to other major hub cities such as Hong Kong or Singapore,” said Ms. Aliwassa Pathnadabutr, Managing Director of CBRE Thailand. 

CBRE forecasts that there will be growth in both Thai and foreign purchasers interested in prime Bangkok residential property.  While many wealthy Thais own a larger home in the suburb areas of Bangkok, many still want to have a residence in the city centre because this is where they work, live and play.

A second reason is that they are also purchasing a condominium in the city to use as a second home for their children who are attending school or university, or working in the city. Both Thai and foreign buyers choose luxury condominiums in prime locations in Bangkok as investment properties because historical data shows solid price appreciation over time.

There is a recognition that land prices and consequently new condominium development prices are going to continue rising due to a greater scarcity of potential prime development sites.

Buyers are taking the decision to buy now rather than wait.

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New Executive Chef at Banyan Tree Bangkok

Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Heshan Peiris as the new Executive Chef for Banyan Tree Bangkok’s 11 restaurants.

Chef Peiris was raised by culinary expert parents in Melbourne, Australia. His culinary career started when he was an apprentice at Melbourne Racing Club whilst pursuing a degree in culinary arts at William Angliss Institute. Over the last 16 years he has lived and worked internationally with Hilton hotels in Melbourne, Sydney and Seychelles. Prior to joining Banyan Tree Bangkok, Chef Peiris worked in Laguna Lang Co in Vietnam.

“Culinary is an art form: it involves talent, passion, creativity and never-ending desire to explore and innovate. I'm excited to be working with the talented team of Banyan Tree Bangkok, learning from them and in my turn sharing my knowledge to create a fresh new and exciting dining experience for our guests.”

Travelling around the world and experiencing different cooking styles, Chef Peiris focuses on bringing joy to his guests through food. He believes in bringing traditional food to new dimensions, modernizing the presentation while valuing original ingredients and keeping is the essence of each dish. His favourite cuisines are French, Vietnamese and Thai.

With a range of gourmet restaurants, offering everything from Thai street food, international and Asian gourmet experiences to Bangkok’s iconic roof top bar and restaurant, guests will be able to find a suitable dining venue for every occasion. Explore all 11 dining experiences at Banyan Tree Bangkok here.

CBRE NAMED TOP GLOBAL REAL ESTATE ADVISOR BY EUROMONEY

FOR SIXTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

CBRE Thailand Named Top Agency/Lettings

Bangkok, 9 October, 2017 – CBRE has been named the top global real estate advisory firm in the annual Euromoney Real Estate Awards for the sixth consecutive year. Globally, CBRE was also ranked highest overall for Sales/Leasing and Valuation services.

In addition to the global awards, CBRE was named as the leading real estate advisory firm in Western Europe, North America, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America and Africa, and earned awards in 27 individual countries – up from 21 countries in 2016.

In Asia Pacific, CBRE was recognized as the leading real estate advisor in the region, winning three regional awards and 18 country awards in the North Asia, Southeast Asia and Pacific geographies.

“We are honored by this ongoing recognition from our clients and industry peers,” said Bob Sulentic, President & Chief Executive Officer, CBRE. “It is the direct result of our talented professionals—supported by our strong operating platform—who are working together every day to create great outcomes for our clients.”

“These awards are a testament to our world-class professionals across the Asia Pacific region.  Each day our people are empowered and expected to be better. This enables us to continually deliver distinct advantage to our clients and results in this ongoing recognition for our company and our people,” said Steve Swerdlow, Chief Executive Officer, CBRE Asia Pacific.

Euromoney, a leading international finance publication, annually surveys the opinions of real estate advisors, developers, investment managers, corporate end-users and banks worldwide to determine the best providers of real estate services. Industry professionals from more than 75 countries participated in this year’s survey.

Full list of Asia Pacific Country Winners (Advisors and Consultants Category)