ADVANCE ~ October 2010

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A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE AUSTRALIAN-THAI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AUSTRALIA THAILAND BUSINESS COUNCIL www.austchamthailand.com October 2010

Celebrating Australia at the World Expo embassy news Cultural Relationship Blossoms in the Northern Art Hub of Thailand

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MEMBER PROFILE HASSELL to Expand Presence in South-East Asia

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community services Voluntary English Teaching at Baan Khao Huay Mahad School

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chamber events The Natural Ville and LeNotre Ashes Golf Tournament

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Contents PATRON His Excellency Paul Grigson Australian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand PRESIDENT Andrew Durieux Coverage Portfolio: Regional Links VICE-PRESIDENTS John Anderson Meinhardt Portfolio: Community Services M.L. Laksasubha Kridakon Baan Laksasubha Resort Hua Hin Portfolio: Alumni and Sponsorship

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embassy News Cultural Relationship Blossoms in the Northern Art Hub of Thailand

Austcham shanghai 8 AustCham Shanghai’s Expo Excitement 9 Doing Business at Shanghai World Expo 2010 10 Celebrating Australia-China Business Success

12 Member profile 12 Thana Burin Asia Pacific Ltd. 14 HASSELL to Expand Presence in South-East Asia

TREASURER Nigel McKinnon Boral Thailand Portfolio: Treasury

COMMUNICATION SERVICES 16 Voluntary English Teaching at Baan Khao Huay Mahad School

DIRECTORS David Armstrong Post Publishing Portfolio: Talks and Issues

chamber Events 19 The Natural Ville and LeNotre Ashes Golf Tournament 20 Australian Alumni – The iPad:

The Good, The Bad, and The Great 21 Farewell Dinner for Ambassador Paul Grigson 21 Presidents Lunch 21 Breakfast: Joint Compensation & Benefits Survey 2010 21 AustCham President on Thai-Oz Talk with Jaye Walton 22 Chiang Mai Sundowners 23 Eastern Seaboard Sundowners 24 Bangkok Sundowners at the Landmark

Achara Boonyahansa Grant Thornton Portfolio: Marketing

NEW MEMBERS 26 AustCham’s New Members

and Changes of Member Companies Members’ offers 29 AustCham Members’ Offers

From the Chamber Office 30 Message from the ED

Amanda Canavan Energi Design Asia Portfolio: Major Events Jurairat Jammanee HASSELL Portfolio: Alumni and Sponsorship Leigh Scott-Kemmis DBM Portfolio: SME Belinda Skinner TopTalentAsia Portfolio: Communications Ben Yong Baker & McKenzie Portfolio: Joint Foreign Chamber of Commerce Thailand, Board of Trade and Other Links Saeed Zaki dwp Portfolio: Member Benefits Ex Officio Maurine Lam Trade Commissioner, Austrade

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COORDINATORS Paul Whyte ESB Coordinator Email: esb@austchamthailand.com Paul Wilkinson AGS Four Winds International Moving ESB Coordinator Email: esb@austchamthailand.com Steve Brajak Raimon Land Phuket Coordinator Email: phuket@austchamthailand.com Harry Usher Lady Pie Phuket Coordinator Email: phuket@austchamthailand.com Executive Director Brett Gannaway Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce 20th Floor, Thai CC Tower 889 South Sathorn Road Bangkok 10120 Tel.: +66 2 210 0216 Fax: +66 2 675 6696 execdirector@austchamthailand.com www.austchamthailand.com

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Opinions expressed in Advance do not necessarily reflect the views of the Chamber.

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y the time you are reading this, another AFL Grand Final will be done and dusted. A new page in footy history will have been written and a new legend may have been born. At the time Advance went to print this month, the truly unexpected occurred with a TIE at the grand final. As I’m writing this, AustCham is working frenetically to put together the second Collingwood vs St.Kilda Grand final for 2010! The first event was spectacular as usual and hopefully the second one will be just as good (though I hope we get a better result this time around)!

We Aussies are simple people. To help us remember our age, we think “How many winter seasons of footy do I remember?” It’s getting to be a lot of winters now that’s for sure. Too many to count soon I fear.

The big question for me though is “how is business in Thailand now that another footy season is over? Which leads me to some bigger questions...

How are the sales and profits of our members going?

Members in Bangkok are providing mixed signals. There are those who are doing very well and those who are yet to see any sustained upturn in business. Even within the tourism sector, there are some who have seen improvements, and others who are yet to get back to anything like profitable occupancy rates.

Our Upcountry members, scattered across Phuket, the Eastern Seaboard, Isan and even Chiang Mai, are overall reporting better news. The tourism operators are still down overall, but those that make the effort to analyse, improve and market are telling us that times are good again. The manufacturers and marine members are also doing generally well and some even telling us of better forward orders than ever before. Many are benefitting from the sustained GFC, which has meant business owners in the west have looked east to cut costs further.

Has there been any resolution to the political issues in Thailand?

Unfortunately this issue just doesn’t seem to be getting resolved in any meaningful and sustainable way. Talk of further protests, elections, corruption, vote buying and court cases just will not go away and is clearly weighing down the overall recovery and positioning of Thailand. The recent World Competitiveness report had Thailand 26th out of 58 countries. This measurement uses both strengths (eg low cost) and weaknesses (political instability) and Thailand is now well behind Singapore, Korea, China,

and Malaysia. The biggest weakness identified now is Thailand’s Infrastructure when compared against others. This is no surprise when the government is not functioning well.

Has there been any progress on the longstanding issues for our members in terms of regulations?

There has been some wins for AustCham members recently, mostly as a result of the work of the Joint Foreign Chambers. Firstly, it looks as though 3G technology will soon be available to assist business operators gain efficiencies, and along with this, no new interpretations of Foreign Dominance (which could have then been extended to many other industries and affected many members) within legally formed and owned Thai companies. Secondly, for those importing goods, the new customs laws have been drafted, and it seems as though we are very close to achieving some changes in the wording of the penalties and also rewards for customs officers – both of which are contributors to corrupt practices and the cost of imported products.

Has AustCham made any improvements to help our members improve their business performance?

Yes – the board and office are working very hard on a few improvements. We are making some long awaited changes to the web site, will be introducing a new membership card system to be linked with opportunities for our members to provide offers to other members (this to me is a very basic part of being a member of a chamber of commerce that has been overlooked for too long) and are developing some new ideas for handling visitors from Australia and other countries. Of course we are always looking for any new ideas members may want to suggest.

Andrew Durieux President, AustCham Thailand www.austchamthailand.com October 2010

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Cultural Relationship Blossoms in the Northern Art Hub of Thailand

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he Australian Embassy, Bangkok recently boosted international art enthusiasm among locals in Chiang Mai, the northern cultural hub of Thailand, with a touring exhibition of works by six internationally renowned Australian artists.

In exchange, Chiang Mai talented artists highly impressed Australian Ambassador to Thailand H.E. Paul Grigson with their outstanding artistic skills.

Amornthep is one of six Thai ceramic artists who participated in “Clay Alchemy”, a cultural exchange program with six Australian ceramic artists in 2006. Funded by the Australia-Thailand Institute under Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the programme provided an opportunity for the artists to visit one another’s countries for a series of lectures, practical demonstrations and tours.

Ambassador Grigson started his cultural visit in Chiang Mai by presiding over the opening of the touring art exhibition Erased: Contemporary Australian drawing at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Chiang Mai University. The exhibition had already been successfully showcased in Bangkok earlier in June.

“The program allowed me to exchange ideas and observe different ways in presenting ceramic art. I was amazed by Australia’s extensive ceramic art collection, from old to modern. The artistic circle in Australia is not limited to artists or enthusiasts only, but engages more broadly with the general public, which in some ways also responds well to the development of the tourism and education sectors,” said Amornthep.

Attended by over 200 Chiang Mai art enthusiasts and students on the opening night, the exhibition challenged and engaged the audience in transforming the definition of drawing, as well as observing the subtle impact that erasure has on each creative artwork.

The next morning, Ambassador Grigson took a rare opportunity to visit three successful local artists who have closer professional links with Australia. Accompanied by Asst Prof Somporn Rodboon from Faculty of Fine Arts, Chiang Mai University, Ambassador Grigson first met with Kitikong Tilokwattanotai, an acclaimed master printmaker at his Chiangmai Art on Paper (C.A.P) studio on the chic Nimmanhaemin Road.

Ambassador Grigson presided over and toured the opening of the art exhibition Erased: Contemporary Australian drawing at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Chiang Mai University.

Kitigong’s studio is supported though annual sponsorship agreements from interested businesses and individuals in exchange for prints from his studio artists.

“I started this studio with only a few thousand baht in my pocket. This is how I prove myself, that I can really make a living from art,” said Kitikong.

Then further away from downtown Chiang Mai, Ambassador Grigson travelled to meet with humble yet notable ceramic artist, Amornthep Mahamart at his outdoor studio hidden amidst the hills of the tranquil district of Mae Rim.

Although his studio is now a hub of creative activity and commercially successful Kitikong said he had to struggle through a number of financial obstacles.

Thanks to his years as a printmaking student at the Cicada Press, the College of Fine Arts (COFA), the University of New South Wales in Australia, Kitikong has gained both the essential artistic skills as well as the business acumen to realise his artistic dream back in Thailand. Adopting a corporate sponsorship model he learnt of in Australia, 6

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Ambassador Grigson and Bec Dean met with Amornthep Mahamart, a notable ceramic artist at his outdoor studio.

Ambassador Grigson concluded his Chiang Mai trip with a visit to open-air studio house of Kade Javanalikikorn. Kade is a high-profile Chiang Mai printmaking and painting artist who was an Artist-inResidence at Cicada Press, the College of Fine Arts (COFA), the University of New South Wales in 2007. Some of his collections have also been selected to be on display at the National Gallery of Australia.

“During my time there I found the Australian art community to be quite vibrant and exciting. It could be comparable to the European art community. Thanks to high quality art schools and teachers, there have lately been a range of emerging Australian artists with fresh creativity and styles,” said Kade.

Ambassador Grigson said he was very impressed with how local artists in Chiang Mai have sustained their originality while constructively interacting with the contemporary world. “It is Australia’s intention to continue to foster Australia and Thailand’s relationship in the arts, to present to the people of Thailand, Australia’s contemporary art and culture as well as to support the very best of Thai arts,” said the Ambassador.

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AustCham Shanghai’s Expo Excitement

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hanghai World Expo 2010 is the biggest Expo in history, with more than 200 participating countries and organisations, and more than 70 million visitors. The expo opened with a spectacular fireworks display in front of Chinese and international dignitaries and the city has been consumed with excitement and abuzz with visitors ever since.

Australia has invested AUD$83 million in its pavilion at the expo. The Australian pavilion was the first to open and received unparalleled coverage after the visit by the Chinese President Hu Jintao.

The Australian pavilion is one of the biggest pavilions in terms of size and visitor numbers, making it one of the most popular country pavilions at Expo. Every day, approximately 47,000 visitors get a taste of Australia as they make the journey through the pavilion. To date over six million visitors have passed through.

The Australian pavilion has three comprehensive exhibition spaces: visitors start in Act One on a ‘Journey’ celebrating Australia’s indigenous culture, modern history, and the achievements of women in both Australia and China.

Act Two, ‘Discover,’ features a unique audio visual presentation in-the-round and explores the Better City, Better Life theme of Expo through the eyes of three young Australians. In Act Three, ‘Enjoy,’ visitors can sample some delicious Australian cuisine or spoil themselves with a unique souvenir – the cheeky kookaburra mascot, Peng Peng, has been particularly popular as well as opals, lanolin and Ugg boots.

AustCham Shanghai is proud to be an Associate Partner of the Australian pavilion and has been working with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) since 2006 providing

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CHAIR David Keir President & Founder, Dash Brands Limited VICE CHAIR Seamus Cornelius Chief Representative, Allens Arthur Robinson China FINANCE DIRECTOR Vivienne Yu Head of China Banking Investment, CommBank Management Consulting (Shanghai) Co Ltd. DIRECTORS Peter Arkell Managing Director, Swann Global Colette Chester CEO China, Which Property?

Tim Lyons General Manager, ManageChina

feedback on the Expo programme and promoting it to Australians in Shanghai.

AustCham Shanghai member companies were heavily involved in the design and construction of the pavilion. Bovis Lend Lease constructed the pavilion, made up of 3,800 plates of BlueScope’s weathering steel for the pavilion’s ochre façade. Think!OTS, one of Australia’s leading creative exhibition design firms won the tender for exhibition design and iaction completed the interior design fitout of the VIP areas.

In addition to the daily visitors, the Australian pavilion is running an extensive Business Programme of more than 220 events during the six months of Expo, highlighting Australia’s excellence and opportunities in the technology, energy, education, construction, design, environmental technology, infrastructure, agribusiness, food, wine and tourism sectors.

To learn more about the Australian pavilion visit their official website: www. australianpavilion.com You can also subscribe to the Australian Pavilion’s e-updates to stay informed about events and news at the pavilion.

Darren Lewis Deputy General Manager, Sai Cheng Logistics International Bob Moore President, BlueScope Steel Greater China Stephen White Managing Director, iaction Andrew Whitford GM and Country Head PR China, Westpac Banking Corporation EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Kate Pollitt kate.pollitt@austchamshanghai.com SECRETARIAT Suite 1101B, Silver Court 85 Taoyuan Road (near Xizang South Road) Shanghai CHINA 200021 Tel: (8621) 6248 8301 Fax: (8621) 6248 5580 Email: admin@austchamshanghai.com Web: www.austchamshanghai.com

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Doing Business at Shanghai World Expo 2010

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ustCham Shanghai as an Associate Partner of DFAT has had the privilege to hold events at the Australian pavilion involving AustCham members and special guests.

In August, AustCham Shanghai invited the Australian Ambassador to China, Dr Geoff Raby, the Australian Consuls General from around China, Board Directors for AustCham Beijing, Fujian, Hong Kong and Macau to celebrate the Greater China AustCham initiative.

The Chambers have worked closely together over a number of years on areas of mutual benefit for their respective members. The night celebrated AustCham Greater China – integrating Australian business in China, and featured a panel discussion about AustCham’s past, present and future.

AustCham Shanghai has also hosted a Gala Cocktail Evening attended by more than 100 members, a SME entrepreneurs’ event, a transport and logistics industry lunch, the AustCham Shanghai Chair’s Dinner and later in the year AustCham Shanghai will announce the finalists of the Greater China AustCham Westpac Australia-China Business Awards at a media conference in the pavilion.

Many of our members have participated in DFAT and Austrade industry events including the Brand Australia

The five millionth visitor to the Australian pavilion with Pavilion Director, Peter Sams.

launch and Financial Services dinner with the Trade Minister Simon Crean, Victoria Week, Queensland Week, New South Wales week, and most recently the “Australia China Business Leaders’ Dialogue” hosted by the Australia Network’s Jim Middleton.

Members also participated in pre-opening tours of the pavilion and were given exclusive access to National Day cel-

ebrations on 8 June with the Governor-General, Her Excellency Quentin Bryce.

Outside the pavilion AustCham Shanghai has capitalised on the stream of high profile speakers including most of the State Premiers and Chief Ministers, the chief economists from Australia’s big four banks, and Australian food extraordinaire Stephanie Alexander.

Fast facts about Expo 70 million Expected visitors to the Expo site

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7 million Expected visitors to the Australian pavilion

90,000 Aussie beef pies sold

76,000 Tonnes of steel used in construction

47,000 Average daily visitors to the pavilion

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Celebrating Australia-China Business Success

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o celebrate the World Expo 2010 the Australian Chambers of Commerce in Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong and Macau will host the AustCham Westpac Australia-China Business Awards 2010 in Shanghai for the first time.

AustCham Shanghai Executive Director, Ms Kim Gilliland said: “These Awards are an extension of the Chambers’ longterm commitment to supporting and promoting excellence in Australia-China business. They recognise and celebrate the enormous diversity and strength of Australian businesses delivering products or services to Greater China.”

The Awards are highly contested and attract an extremely high calibre of nominees from companies based in Greater China and Australia. Previous winners have included major corporates such as ANZ, CSL Limited and Macquarie Group, and smaller businesses including URBN Hotels & Resorts, David Laris Creates and Galaxy Resources.

Greater China AustCham Dinner at expo featuring (from left) Deborah Biber, CEO and Clement Chan, Chair (AustCham Hong Kong and Macau), David Ollson, Chair and Dalwyn Bateson, General Manager (AustCham Beijing), David Keir, Chair and Kim Gilliland, Executive Director (AustCham Shanghai)

Chairman of the Awards Judging Committee, Austrade Senior Trade Commissioner, Mr Christopher Wright said: “The Australia-China Business Awards have grown in stature over the past 17 years to be recognised as a high profile celebration of Australian business success across Greater China and Australia.”

Finalists will be announced at a media conference at the Australian pavilion on 19 October and the winners will be announced at a black-tie Gala Awards Ceremony in Shanghai on 11 November.

Fast facts about Expo 20,000 Lamingtons sold

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12,190 Screenings in the ANZ theatre

9,000 VIP business program guests

109 Friendly Australian staff

36 Solar panels on the roof of the pavilion

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Member profile

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hana Burin Asia Pacific Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Interlink Management Services (Thailand) Ltd., is a registered Thai company with active Thai Partners together with Dr. Valerie McKenzie as Managing Director. The company has been operating in Thailand for over 19 years.

The company business activities include: • Public relations consultancy - PR corporate advisor - Marketing/strategic plans - Media relations

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• Training programme - Media training - Crisis management and business continuity - Public speaking and presentation skills - Public relations training • TV productions - “Morning Talk” TV programme - English for trendy programme - Edutainment programme by foreigners The company is unique in that busi-

ness opportunities are presented to the Group for action and the company does not operate by dealing with a large client base.

According to Dr. Valerie: “We believe in working closely with our clients, as partners, to ensure needs are defined, questions are answered and that the end results achieved are to the entire satisfaction of all parties concerned.

We provide high quality and independent advice in a practical and unbiased way.”

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nternational design practice, HASSELL announced plans to expand its regional presence on the 15th anniversary of the opening of its Bangkok studio.

whole – bringing the very best talent to every project team.

HASSELL designers work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team that includes architects, interior designers, landscape architects, planners, urban designers and experts in sustainable design.

HASSELL has recently established a new Singapore studio to work in close partnership with its Bangkok studio to meet growing South-East Asian demand.

With studios located in Bangkok, Beijing, Hong Kong, Chongqing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and now Singapore, HASSELL has more than 20 years experience delivering major projects in Asia. The practice’s experience in Australia spans more than 70 years with studios in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.

Bangkok-based HASSELL Director, Philip Hannaford will relocate to Singapore as the Director responsible for the South-East Asian region, and will continue to maintain a presence in Bangkok. This expanded focus will enable HASSELL to provide a broader level of service for its clients in Thailand, Singapore and into the region.

About HASSELL in Bangkok

“This recognises that a majority of projects that our Bangkok team are currently working on are located in SouthEast Asia, outside Thailand,” said Hannaford.

Sala@Sathorn, Bangkok, Thailand

“The studio expansion follows a growth model HASSELL has found particularly effective in developing its five studios in China, which operate as one team servicing clients across North Asia. “It allows us to offer our clients greater access to the broader pool of talent in the region, with the added benefits of being able to work alongside local teams with local knowledge.

About HASSELL HASSELL is one of world’s largest privately owned design-based practices, with a network of 12 studios located across Asia and Australia with over 800 employees. Each HASSELL studio has the flexibility and independence to tailor high quality services to meet the needs of local clients while also accessing the combined resources and collective international experience of the practice as a

The HASSELL Bangkok studio officially opened on 21 June 1995 and through to 2002 it had grown to a modest 25 staff.

The studio now has 70 staff working across a diverse portfolio of projects, design disciplines and market sectors in South-East Asia. It is now widely recognised as one of the top architectural and interior design practices in Thailand and a knowledge-leader in sustainability.

Project highlights:

Bangkok studio will continue under the leadership of Peter Skinner as Managing Principal whilst Peter Barrett will continue to build a growing team in Singapore.

• The award-winning and innovative dtac House which is the latest in a strong portfolio of workplace projects which also includes DSTi, Tilleke & Gibbins, BANPU, and recently PTTEP; • A host of interior design projects for high profile hospitality projects including the Prime Restaurant in Le Meridian Malaysia, the Sheraton Towers in Ho Chi Minh City, and the Radisson Suites in Bangkok; and • Internationally recognised architectural projects including Sala@Sathorn and The Ascott.

Further information about the official opening of the HASSELL Singapore studio will be made available in September.

For more information about HASSELL telephone: +66 2207 8999 or visit our website at: www.hassell.com.au

“For our current clients and collaborators, there will be no major change to any day-to-day interaction with either our Bangkok studio or the new Singapore studio,” said Mr Hannaford.

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Voluntary English Teaching at Baan Khao Huay Mahad School On Saturday, 21 August 2010 the voluntary teachers headed to Baan Khao Huay Mahad School in Rayong to teach a lesson on colors and the weekdays. If you are interested in joining the team next month, please contact: varin@austchamthailand.com

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The Natural Ville and LeNotre Ashes Golf Tournament on 27 August 2010 On Friday, 27 August, the New Zealand, British and Australian Chambers of Commerce battled it out for the coveted Ashes Cup at Thana City Golf Club. Continuing a six year victory, the Brits took the trophy once again! The Aussies and Kiwis will need to get things into swing to recover the Ashes next year! Thanks must go to the Natural Ville and LeNotre for their generous sponsorship of the event as well as all the other sponsors and those who donated prizes on the day. Congratulations to Philip Barbour who did the amazing feat of getting a hole in one on the day!!

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Australian Alumni – The iPad: The Good, The Bad, and The Great on Wednesday, 18 August 2010 Gunnar Somby, Senior Advisor (OSS/BSS) at dtac and Shane Torr, Consulting Manager at ISM Technology Recruitment discussed Apple’s much publicised iPad, including an interactive presentation of this new device. Attendees heard from these two self acclaimed “nerds” users about just how well it works in everyday use and indeed what is good, bad and great about Apple’s new gadget. A big thank you goes to V Australia and Four Seasons Hotel for their generous support for this event.

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Farewell Dinner for Ambassador Paul Grigson on 11 August 2010 After two years as Australian Ambassador to Thailand, Paul Grigson has returned home to take up a senior position in Canberra. On Wednesday, 11 August, H.E Paul Grigson met with AustCham members and friends and shared his expertise from his work developing the Australia-Thai relationship during some tumultuous times when dramatic events grabbed world headlines. AustCham would like to thank H.E. Paul Grigson for his support of the Chamber and wish him the best in his new role back in Australia.

Presidents Lunch on 16 August 2010 AustCham had the delight of hosting the JFCCT Presidents Lunch at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok on Monday, 16 August. The monthly Presidents lunch provided an opportunity for all 32 Presidents of the various foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand to meet, hear updates and discuss joint approaches to matters such as new laws and regulations, labor, taxation, customs, information technology and communications, tourism and property. AustCham was honored to have representatives from both the Embassy and Austrade also join the event and further enjoyed a presentation from H.E. Paul Grigson, recent Australian Ambassador to Thailand.

Breakfast: Joint Compensation & Benefits Survey 2010 On Wednesday, 8 September, the 32 Chambers of commerce were invited to attend a breakfast to hear a presentation on the results of the 2010 Compensation and Benefits Survey.

The survey was conducted amongst member companies of Chambers of Commerce in Thailand. The report included Survey demographics, Business After the Financial Crisis, Conclusions and Forecast Base Salary Increase 2011 and Bonus 2010 with results again providing an interesting story of how companies are approaching business and HR issues in these challenging times. To download the report, please logon to the AustCham Thailand website. Key speakers for the breakfast were Director of Aon Consulting, Tim Beevor and Managing Director of Manpower and Chairman of the JFCCT and BCCT HR Committees, Simon Matthews.

AustCham President on Thai-Oz Talk with Jaye Walton AustCham President, Andrew Durieux, recently appeared on Thai-Oz Talk with Jaye Walton. Andrew took the opportunity to promote the Chamber and its various business and social activities and also the resources available to members. He also presented a strong message that even following the recent unrest here, Thailand is still an excellent country to invest and conduct business. Andrew also encouraged more Australian and Thai companies to utilise the Free Trade Agreement. Next month Vice President John Anderson will be a guest on the program and will talk about engineering as a career and current Meinhardt projects in the region. Thai-Oz Talk is seen every week in 177 countries around the world via the Thai Global Network.

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Chiang Mai Sundowners on Friday, 10 September 2010 Chiang Mai Sundowners is AustCham Thailand’s Chiang Mai business networking function. AustCham wishes to thank dusitD2 chiang mai for hosting this event as well as corporate sponsors, The Oasis Spa, for their generous support.

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From left: 1) Toby Allen, CEO, The Oasis Spa Thailand; Khun Maen Sirijaruwong, Executive VP, PTIS International School. 2) Khun Sukanya Janchoo, guru, dusitD2 Chiang Mai; Guest; M.L. Laksasubha Kridakorn, AustCham VP and Owner, Baan Laksasubha Resort Hua Hin; Eric Lynn, LCT Consultants; Mark Wood, Trade Commissioner, Austrade; Steven Housden, Engineering Manager, ZI-ARGUS. 3) Vatalyu Thaokhamlue, MD, iCORP Education; Clarence Shettlesworth, Developer, Nugent Waterside; Khun Pansuvan Thongchua, Director of Marketing, PTIS International School. 4) Mark Isenstadt, Vector Collections; Istvan Orodav.5) M.L. Laksasubha Kridakorn, AustCham VP and Owner, Baan Laksasubha Resort Hua Hin; Maurice Bromley, President of SATCC and Chairman, GoIndustry-DoveBid; Eric Lynn, LCT Consultants. 6) Pakin Ployphicha, President, The Oasis Spa Thailand; Khun Sukanya Janchoo, guru, dusitD2 Chiang Mai; M.L. Laksasubha Kridakorn, AustCham VP and Owner, Baan Laksasubha Resort Hua Hin; Khun Malee Devakul, PTIS International School; Khnu Achara Boonyahansa, AustCham Board of Director and Director, Grant Thornton. 7) Toby Allen, CEO, The Oasis Spa Thailand. 8) Ross McNeil, Presenter, Capital TV; Andrew Durieux, AustCham President and Director, Coverage. 9) Khun Wat, The Oasis Spa; Khun Ann, The Oasis Spa; M.L. Laksasubha Kridakorn, AustCham VP and Owner, Baan Laksasubha Resort Hua Hin; Pakin Ployphicha, President, The Oasis Spa Thailand. 10) Shana Kongmun, Chiang Mai Mail; Richard Mark Hefner, International Marketing Assistant, Payap University.

11) Khun Nannapas Krainara, Earth Wind & Fire; Khun Thatsanee Yaja, MD, Baan Celadon; Khun Kayoon Wishwoot, Gerard Collection; Khun Kedi Bowthong, Office Manager, Crocker Golf System.

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Eastern Seaboard Sundowners on Friday, 20 August 2010 AustCham Members and guests met at dusitD2 for another fantastic networking evening. Thanks must go to our dusitD2 for sponsoring the venue and food, as well as Thana Burin for their sponsorship of the event.

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From left: 1) Sid Stone - InS Thai; Gregory Hoole - Precision Springs; Shaun Burke - Cromwell-Tools; Ken Bright - Bosch Chassis Systems. 2) Khun Unchulee Meesri - Amari Orchid; Khun Ratsiri Eamdee - Amarid Orchid; Khun Laksasupa Homla-or Amari Orchid; Khun Panumas Srisakhot - F and M Media Solution. 3) Khun Sirawat Chongnetivisit - dusitD2; Elena Broms - dusitD2; Michael Ganster - dusitD2, Andrew Durieux, AustCham President, Coverage; Dr. Valerie McKenzie - Thana Burin Asia Pacific Asia; Khun Serm Phenjati - dusitD2; Khun Kasemsri Kaewthammachai - Thana Burin Asia Pacific Asia. 4) Khun Serm Phenjati - dusitD2; Khun Jurairat Jammanee - AustCham Director, HASSELL; Khun Nitiphong Photharachi - dusitD2. 5) Peter Scott - Coverage; Khun Taddow Boonruang - G4S Security Services; Khaniss Jand – G Power Lube 6) Leigh Wilmott - Australian Trade Commission; Sally Lindsay - Futuris; John Lindsay - Futuris.

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Bangkok Sundowners at the Landmark Bangkok on 1 September 2010 The first Wednesday of each month marks AustCham’s Bangkok Sudowners event which, for the month of April, took place at the Landmark Bangkok and was hosted by Meindhart. AustCham would like to thank both Meinhardt and The Landmark Bangkok for making a fantastic event.

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From left: 1) Amelia Henty - Australian Embassy; Brett Gannaway - AustCham Thailand; Gary White - AustCham Past President; Khun Achara Boonyahansa - AustCham Director, Grant Thornton Services; John Anderson - AustCham Vice President, Meinhardt. 2) Nigel J. Cornick - Binswanger; John Stenton - dwp; Gerry C. Healy - Raimon Land; Khun Jaturun Siraphongphan - Cel Engineers. 3) Sophie Israsena Na Ayudhya - Bughi - The Beaumont Partnership; Peter Taylor - Baker Tilly; Mark French - The Beaumont Partnership. 4) Carly Cummings - Linfox; Nicrotha Siriporn - Linfox; Charlie Feng - Fraser Place. 5) Khun Sasinipa Prempreedanon - PRTR; Khun Rapeeparn Limcharoenporn - PRTR; Janice C. Fernandez - Fraser Suites. 6) Andrew Durieux - AustCham President, Coverage; H.E. James Wise - Australian Embassy; John Pollard - Meinhardt. 7) The Meinhardt Team: Warwick Baglin; John

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Anderson - AustCham Vice President; Matthew Silverster; John Pollard; Peter Boras; Khun Charlie Tancharoen. 8) John Boyd - Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau; Stuart Lloyd - Ideaology; Stephen Dunn - Aviation and Tourism International; Khun Isaree Somboonsakdikul - Ideology.9) Ben Marshall - Metron Medical; Angela Blair - Metron Medical; Gary Woollacott - AustCham Past President, Opus/Horton Int. 10) Khun Kamolphan Thungwongsatong - Grand Millennium; Khun Saowarat Tawornsuk - Grand Millennium; Khun Somkiat Narattanakulkitti - G4S Security Services. 11) Josh Hyland - AustCham Thailand; D. Lavanchawee Brahmopala - TICON Logistics Park; Ian Hamilton - TICON Logistics Park. 12) Khun Juthamart Veerakul - Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel; Karan Kaul - Kempinski Hotel; Janshine Wisuttiphat - Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel.

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Corporate Ordinary Members Austhai Geophysical Consultants (Thailand) Co., Ltd. 75/4 Soi Sukhumvit 64/1 Sukhumvit Road, Bangjak Prakanong, Bangkok 10260 Tel: +66 2 744 7725 Fax: +66 2 744 7725 Email: info@austhaigeophysics.com Website: www.austhaigeophysics.com

Principal: Mr. Gerard McNeill Alternate: Ms. Wanitcha Wichajaroen The main focus of Austhai Geophysics Consultants Limited is on providing advice and guidance for geophysics exploration programs as well as providing a wide range of geophysical services to the environmental and engineering industries. Our main operations are in the Asia Pacific region with long term experience in Base metal Exploration (predominantly in China), Gold and Copper exploration (predominantly in Papua New Guinea) and in Geophysical Data Processing and Modelling for various clients. Austhai Geophysical is also providing services to clients in Australian, particularly in the re-processing of Archival Geophysical Data and software development. The main advantages that Austhai offer are: • Experienced staff providing expert survey planning and field supervision • Experienced in planning and conducting surveys in extreme terrain • Experienced in conducting, processing and interpreting Induced Polarization, Transient Electromagnetic, Magnetic and Gravity Data • Infield Data QC and 2D/3D preliminary inversion Modelling to determine survey effectiveness • Final 2D and 3D inversions carried out in the office using UBC-GIF Inversion Software • Quality interpretation based on data collected by previous acquisition contractors, by the client pr our own personnel

Business Management (International) Level 29, Centralworld 999/9 Rama 1 Road, Patumwan Patumwan, Bangkok 10330 Tel: +66 2 207 2489 Fax: +66 2 207 2626 Email: admin@bminst.com Website: www.bminst.com

Principal: Mr. Bruce Wunderlich Alternate: Mr. David Holt

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Business Management (International) is the Thai based subsidiary of Business Management International) Pty Ltd (“BMI”) that operates across the Asia Pacific and the Middle East. BMI provides Education and Training offerings especially focussing on graduates as well as organisations and their employees working or intending to work within the Global community either directly or by association with multi-national companies. The overriding objective of these offerings is “to enhance business performance and outcomes through improved employee business knowledge and skills”.

BMI has developed with its University partner, Notre Dame University, a range of offerings, that provide best practice and international standard educational programs to graduates, employees and companies. The core program is a Graduate Certificate in International Business Management that is delivered either web based or face to face. This program is a rigorous and integrated course developed by academics and executives at internationally best practice levels to improve capabilities, understanding and knowledge to the highest business management global standards.

BMI is subject to an Advisory Board consisting of emminent international business executives, academics and professionals with extensive experience across ASEAN. This Board, along with our University partner, provides strategic, governance, program and marketing direction and both are primary inputs to the BMI Board. BMI Thailand provides direct support to regional countries particularly Vietnam, Philippines and Malaysia with the parent company operating in other countries from China to the Middle East.

Caelan Wright & Associates Limited 219/56-59, 17th Floor, Asoke Towers Soi Asoke, Sukhumvit 21 Road North Klongtoey, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 2 664 1771 Fax: +66 2 664 1160 Email: mark@caelanwright.com

adrian@caelanwright.com Website: www.caelanwright.com

Principal: Mr. Naoum Manolas Alternate: Mr. Adrian Apperley Caelan Wright is a differentiated, dedicated and committed customer touch expert, which is not industry biased. We are a multi-functional business with capabilities including: • Call/contact centres • Direct marketing • Consultancy • Training We are one of the leading providers of holistic call/centre solutions and direct marketing

services in Thailand and beyond. We work closely with our clients to help them achieve the degree of success they desire. Caelan Wright delivers a rare mix of outstanding quality services, whilst maintaining a personalised service second to none. With our company headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, we offer bespoke call/contact centre solutions using a unique blend of live dedicated and bureau agents and automated response services.

If you are looking for call/contact centre solutions, Caelan Wright offers both inbound/ outbound call centre services and related value added capabilities for the Asia Pacific region including: Telemarketing campaigns, customer service, overflow, out of hours and fulfilment services, off-shoring, call/centre builds/re-engineering, voice broadcasting, database management and cleansing, data entry and transcriptions.

Our Vision: “To intimately work with our partners in long term, mutually profitable and sustainable relationships offering knowledge, expertise and resource to enable our partners’ business objectives to be exceeded and ultimately become a leader of industry”

Fashion King (Corporate Ordinary) 89/2 Room No. G 113-114 Kalae Food & Shopping Centre Chang Klan Road, Chiangmai 50100 Tel: +66 81 928 4575 / +66 81 733 5914 Email: fashionkingcm@yahoo.com Website: www.fashionkingchiangmai.com

Principal: Mr. Frank Sethi Alternate: Mrs. Vanita Sethi Chiang Mai is the second largest city in Thailand and famous for the shopping cultural activities and particularly custom made clothes at highly recommended - Fashion King. The professional in tailoring combined with the finest materials enables Fashion King to offer the best product and also the best price to their customers who travel from around the globe to take advantage of pricing that is far below what they would pay back in their home country.

When it comes to clothing you want to look your best so why buy off the rack and settle for second best when you can have a custom made suit, dress, shirt, blouse or pants made to measure to fit you perfectly by “Fashion King”.

We are proud to announce that “Fashion King” is recognised as the “Best Tailor in Chiang Mai” and that includes being number one silk dresses and made to measure shirts and suits for ladies & Gents. You select the material you desire and the style you prefer best. Not only suits and dresses but also AustChamThailand Advance

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leather jackets, overcoats, and also men’s tuxedos and women’s wedding dresses.

We can produce any article of clothing you select from our catalogues or photos which you have with a few small exceptions such as fancy embroidery.

“Fashion King” stocks a large selection of high quality cashmere, gabardine, wool, mohair, linen, cotton and silk fabrics. Check out our beautiful leather jackets.

A fine selection of materials to select from including the best silk and fabric for your suits and dresses. We all know that when you “look your best”, you “feel your best”. Here is your chance to pick up some top quality clothing “Made to Measure” at a fraction of the prices you paid back home.

Fenix Apparel and Accessories Co., Ltd. 221/22 Panyaintra Road, Bang Chan Klongsamwa, Bangkok 10510 Tel: +66 2 907 3812-3 Fax: +66 2 907 3811 Email: mmoir@fenixgolf.com Website: www.fenixgolf.com

Principal: Mr. Michael Moir Alternate: Ms. Phatcharin Kamsert Based in Bangkok, Thailand FENIX Apparel was conceived in 2008 on the basis of creating extremely functional, durable and comfortable sports apparel with the focus on making this outstanding apparel collection readily available to each and every individual.

This concept has evolved through an acute awareness of the alternating requirements of our client’s, recognition of their interest in the creative process and a commitment to ensuring delivery of high performance sportswear and accessories at a competitive cost.

FENIX Apparel achieves a combination of sophisticated sportswear with fashion, ensuring the individual is guaranteed both comfort and style at all times. FENIX Apparel is managed by a dynamic team whose combined aim is to ensure innovative, customised apparel and products are consistently delivered, ensuring complete customer satisfaction.

FENIX is one of the fastest growing new brands in the market today. We have spread from our manufacturing and headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand to brand offices in Singapore and the UK. As FENIX gains more market share new branches will be coming on line in Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Jakarta, Indonesia as well as representative offices in USA, The Middle East and Australia.

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Ideology Asia Company Limited PO Box 138 Phrasing Chiang Mai 50205 Tel: +66 81 952 5155 Email: getinspired@ideology.asia Website: www.ideology.asia

Principal: Mr. Stuart Lloyd Alternate: Ms. Isaree Somboonsakdikul Ideology Asia Co Ltd is in the ideas business, to inspire progressive companies in Asia to greater levels of innovation and creativity, which in turn generates greater productivity and profitably. We are the only company in the region which tackles business creativity from a unified holistic approach.

Stuart Lloyd has a background in psychology and mass communications, and was an award-winning creative director with the likes of Saatchi & Saatchi, Ogilvy & Mather, Bates, etc before forming his own creative consultancy in Singapore, subsequently bought out by FCB. He is also one of Asia/ Pacific’s most widely published travel writers, and has had six books published, including the best-selling Hardship Posting series. It makes a lot of sense to have a real creative person training creativity, doesn’t it? K Isaree Jolie has an MBA in marketing, and brings experience in destination marketing, and global operations with the likes of Thomson-Reuters, Caterpillar, and Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau. So, how can we inspire you?

i-tic (Independent Testing, Inspections and Commissioning) 399/1 VIP Krisana Village Baan Thatoom, Muang, Udonthani 41000 Tel: +66 86 834 0351 Email: pascman54@gmail.com Website: www.i-tic.biz

and to Australian, American and European standards. These services include onshore and offshore Oil and Gas production platforms and plants and Gold, Copper and Iron Ore processing plants during construction and completion, through to programmed maintenance shutdowns and work-overs.

Our expertise and professionalism is drawn from the people that we employ to cater to our clients’ needs and provide first class service to help our clients meet their operational needs on time and within budget.

JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa Royal Garden Development Ltd. 231 Moo 3, Mai Khao, Talang, Phuket 83110 Tel: +66 76 338 000 Fax: +66 76 348 348 Email: jwmarriott.phuket@marriotthotels.com Website: www.jwmarriottphuketresort.com

Principal: Mr. Robert J. Lohrmann Alternate: Mr. Shannon Creado JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa is located on 11 hectares (27 acres) of exquisite tropical gardens with three swimming pools, freshwater ponds and natural preserved coastal wetlands overlooking the Andaman Sea on beautiful Mai Khao Beach. Just 15 minutes north of Phuket’s International Airport, the Resort enjoys 17 km (10 miles) of natural beachfront and is adjacent to the Sirinath Marine National Park and Protected sea turtle nesting area.

Sivatel Tower 53 Wittayu Road, Lumpini Patumwan, Bangkok 10330 Tel: +66 2 309 5000 Fax: +66 2 309 5050 Email: info@sivatelbangkok.com Website: www.sivatelbangkok.com

Principal: Mr. Apichan Sivayathorn Alternate: Ms. Usa Chantarklum

Principal: Paul Cadwell i-tic is your partner in construction and completion. i-tic is a new, innovative and versatile Electrical and Instrumentation service provider to the Energy and Minerals sector, worldwide. We provide the highest quality experienced engineers and tradespeople to undertake Testing, Inspections and Commissioning of Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls systems to our clients’ requirements

The mixed-use development occupies a 1.87-rai plot of land and commands prime location on Wittayu Road, opposite the British Embassy and next to the Swiss Embassy.

The newly-built property is situated within a walking distance to BTS Skytrain Ploenchit Station and in close proximity to Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link - City Air Terminal, as well as key diplomatic, business, shopping and entertainment districts.

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New members and Members’ changes The Tiny Seeds International Pre-School 105/1-3 Soi Naphasub 5, Sukhumvit 36 Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 2 260 2926-7 Fax: +66 2 260 2928 Email: thetinyseeds.pre.school@gmail.com Principal: Ms. Pattranee Srisawat Alternate: Ms. Chudapa Pharksuwan Tip and Top are friends who worked in the same Pre-School for almost 14 years. Tip had been working as an assistant teacher, gaining more experience and then stepped up to be a class teacher at a later date. Top had been working as a parent liason and School Manager for the school.

With these joint experiences, and a passion in working with children, they have started their dream. “The Tiny Seeds International Pre-School” in July 2010. With the aspirations of making a second home for children, the ethos of “Learning at a place just like home” has become a sentence to describe us and our learning environment. Our goal and founding principle has always been to create a homely stimuilating environment for our children, a school in which or students attain the confidence and enthusiasm necessary to learn, grow and have fun. No expense has been spared in providing the safest and most interactive facilities for our children.

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Moreover, all of our staff from Directors to Teaching Assistants are passionate about working with children and working together as a family to do amazing things at Tiny Seeds!

Change of Representative • Mr. Theirry Douin, Vice President and General Manager is a new representative of Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok.

• Mr. Paul Whyte, Managing Director is a new representative of New Asia Pacific Ltd. • Mr. Craig Thomas, Manager Thailand and Mekong Region is a new representative of Etihad Airways.

• Mr. Leon Hulme, Country Manager is a new representative of Crown Worldwide Limited.

• Ms. Debbie Steel, Corporate Services Manager is a new representative of Crown Worldwide Limited.

• Mr. Kamalkant Agarwal, Head of Origination and Client Coverage is a new representative of Standard Chartered Bank (Thai) PCL. • Ms. Chirapa Becker, Social Director is a new representative of Six Senses Resorts & Spas.

• Ms. Malinee Srutanond, Associate is a new representative of Opus/Horton International.

• Mr. Peter Skinner, Managing Principal is a new representative of HASSELL. • Mr. John Cordova, is a new representative of Clifford Chance (Thailand) Limited.

• Ms. Sukrita Chomdhavat, Director of Marketing Communications is a new representative of Grand Millennium Sukhumvit, Bangkok.

• Mr. Jason Ellis, President Thailand is a new representative of BlueScope Steel (Thailand) Limited.

Change of Company Name • Xen Hotels and Resorts has changed company name to be The Retreat Hua Hin. • Westinghouse Rail Systems Australia Pty Ltd. has changed company name to be Invensys Rail Pty Ltd. • Mazars Double Impact Ltd. has changed company name to be Mazars (Thailand) Ltd. Change of Company Address Kingsgate Consolidated Limited / Akara Mining Limited 92/54-55 Sathorn Thani Building 2 19th Floor, South Sathorn Road Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500 Tel: +66 2 233 9469-73 Fax: +66 2 236 5512 Page Kirkland (Thailand) Co., Ltd. has changed company name to be Altus Page Kirkland.

19th Floor, Asoke Towers 219/63-65 Sukhumvit 21 (Asoke) Klongtoey Nua, Wattan, Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 2 259 8545 Fax: +66 2 259 8546 Email: thailand@altusgroup.co.th

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Amari Orchid Pattaya Sivara Spa is offering a special 2½ hour package for only Baht 2,999. It includes a mint foot scrub, feeling fruity body scrub, aromatic oil massage and manicure or pedicure. For more information, contact: sivaraspa@orchid.amari.com

AusWa Thai AustCham members can get their profiles including company logo, link to their website and an extract of their company details registered at Longdo Map Thailand for FREE! To receive full details of this offer, please email: freeaustcham-mem-map@austhai.biz

Baan Laksasubha Baan Laksasubha at Hua Hin is delighted to offer readers two nights stay in the Garden Veranda for only Baht 7,000. Set in plush landscaped gardens, spacious guestrooms are ideal for a romantic getaway or weekend retreat with the family. Enjoy dining at our Costanera Beach Restaurant & Tapas Bar which overlooks a private beach and serves a variety of culinary delights. To book this offer, kindly email: rsvn@baanlaksasubha. com or contact us on 032 514 525-31 and quote ACOO1.

Coverage SARS, Tsunami, Bird Flu, Coup, Swine Flu, Riots, – what’s the next X for Thailand?

What’s next for your business? Are you prepared? Coverage knows and understands all parts of your business and can help provide a plan, training and exercise for you and your staff in English and Thai. Andrew is offering a 20% discount for all AustCham members.

Call 02 261 8485.

Emirates Fly Emirates and enjoy 10% discount on all fares as an esteemed member of the Australian Chamber of commerce. Be privy to a choice of over 100 destinations worldwide and enjoy our award-winning service. We also offer our First and Business Class customers a complimentary personal airport transfer in a chauffeur-driven car at selected airports. This offer is valid for bookings made by 30 November 2010 when you quote the promotional code: THEMBZY* Mile restrictions apply.

Fraser Resort Pattaya Fraser Resort Pattaya is offering AustCham Members a special rate for single/twin for Baht 1,800 including a daily buffet breakfast, WIFI Internet Access, and 15% discount on food at Cafe Twist Bar and Restaurant.

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Golden Tulip Mangosteen Resort & Spa Phuket We’re offering a package including two nights accommodation, breakfast, one hour Spa treatment, an upgrade to a Superior Jacuzzi room and a late check-out for only Baht 7,400 net (until 31 October 2010). For bookings or further information, please contact +66 76 289 399.

Hua Hin Marriott Resort and Spa Italian Lunch Duet at Ciao offers you a large variety of pizzas and pastas. Choose from our daily lunch menu accompanied with complimentary drinks for only Baht 299 from 12.00 - 15.00. For more information and reservation, please call (66) 32 511 881 ext. 1804.

Holiday Inn Holiday Inn Silom Bangkok is offering Austcham Members a special 25% discount on Food & Beverages. Enjoy their sumptuous International Buffet at The Brasserie, Northern Indian Cuisine at Tandoor, an outstanding a la carte selection of Afternoon Tea at Orchid Lounge or Relax after a long hard day of work at Hari’s Bar with tasty snack and great music.

For more information please call 02 238 4300 or email reservations@holidayinnsilom.com

Manohra Dining Cruises Board a beautifully restored antique rice barge and enjoy a gold menu set of 10 courses for Baht 1,990 per person or a Silver set menu of 8 courses valued at Baht 1,250 per person. The boat departs at 19.30 each evening. For reservations, please call 02 476 0022 Ext. 1416, or email: manohra@manohracruises.com.

Marriott Resort and Spa Gain and extra 800 Thai Baht credits when you book a room with a special rate, starting at Baht 4,900. Gain even greater awards of Thai Baht 1,600 credits when you book a room with a special rate, starting at Baht 5,200. Earn the most with a Thai Baht credit up to 2,400 when relaxing in a room, starting at Baht 5,500. For more information or reservations, please call (66) 2 477 0755, email: reservemarriott@minornet.com. Refer to “Leisure Package” when booking.

Millenium Hilton Thai residents can take advantage of Baht 3,000 for room and breakfast with complimentary upgrade to Executive Room or Baht 3,500 for room and breakfast with Complimentary upgrade to Executive Suite and Thai Massage for 2 persons. For information and reservation please call 02 442 2000.

Novotel Bangkok A one hour Oat Mask Treatment is offered for 1,500 Baht (from 1,700 Baht). This results in a strong, healthy and whiter skin that feels fresh and young. For more information: +662209 8888 or email: hotel@novotelbkk.com

Novotel Subarnabhumi Airport Hotel Receive up to 30% discount on regular, half-day or full-day meeting packages when arranging a minimum of 10 persons per function. Valid until 30 September, applicable only for new business. For more information or reservation please call 02 131 1111 ext. 1249 or 1020 or email: Convention. manager@novotelsuvarnabhumi.com.

Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa Pattaya Marriott is offering a Great Getaway to Thai residents and expatriates with a work permit: Enjoy one night in a Deluxe room and a grand buffet breakfast. The price is Baht 3,599 net per night. From now until 31 October 2010. For more information and reservations please contact 038 412 120 or email: pattayamarriott@minornet.com

Pratumwan Princess Hotel Rain or Shine...It’s always a fantastic time at Pathumwan Princess Hotel. Stay at Pathumwan Princess Hotel and arrange your shopping without an umbrella!! From now until August 31, 2010 we’re offering single / twin rooms at Baht 3,500 Nett Per Room Per Night inclusive of daily breakfast (Superior Room Type). For Reservations phone 02 2163700 or email ppmbrsvnmgr@dusit.com.

Raja’s Fashions Raja’s Fashions is offering One Free Egyptian cotton shirt when you buy any suit. This offer is valid until 31 October 2010. Dress sharp - Look sharp - Feel sharp. Please contact 02 538379 or email rajas@ksc.th.com.

Siam@Siam Siam@Siam Design Hotel & Spa is offering special prices for AustCham members at Leisure Class for Single/Twin for only Baht 3,300 nett including ABF, Wi-Fi Internet Access, 15% discounts on food and beverages and 25% discounts at Spa Ten. Book now till 31 October 2010. For reservation call 02-2173000 or Email: rsvn@siamatsiam.com.

Sheraton Grand Sukhumvit Book a minimum of two nights in a Deluxe room and enjoy an exceptional rate of THB 5,600 for a single and THB 6,100 for a double room, inclusive of breakfast and late check-out until 4 p.m. This outstanding offer is available for booking and stays from now until 30 September, 2010. For reservations, please call 02 6498666

Swissotel Nai Lert Park Take advantage of the Swissotel Long Stay Program. Stay in Swiss Business Advantage Room for Baht 2,500 including breakfast. The minimum stay is 14 consecutive nights. This offer is valid till 31 October 2010. ISO Restaurant offers for two to dine at international buffet for the price of one at Baht 550! For reservations, please call +66 (2) 253 0123.

The Aetas Baht 2,750 is being offered to celebrate the opening of “The AETAS Bangkok”. This Superior Room offer comes with ABF and internet and will be upgraded to a Delux Room with a 20% discount on food and beverages at ‘Moments’ and ‘Pause’ if staying for three consecutive nights. For more information or reservation, please call: +66 2 618 9000 or email: contact@aetashotels.com.

The Sukhothai Bangkok Enjoy an effective stress relief massage and simultaneous relaxing facial treatment with two therapists at Baht 3,600 for 75 minutes. For more information or reservation, please email: promotions@sukhothai.com.

U Ichantree U Inchatree Kanchanaburi will open on 1 November 2010. Be fan on Facebook until 15 Sep 2010 and have the chance to be a winner to stay at this new resort for three nights in a Suite Room.

U Chiang Mai Superior: One night – Baht 3,100, two nights consecutive – Baht 2,800, or three nights consecutive – Baht 2,600.

Deluxe: One night – Baht 4,100, two nights consecutive – Baht 3,800, three nights consecutive, Baht 3,600. This rate is inclusive of; breakfast whenever/wherever for two persons, free Wi-Fi internet access, 24 hours use of room, etc. Stay longer and save more at U Chiang Mai from Now until 31 October 2010.

For more information or reservation please call +66 53 327 000 or email reserve@ uchiangmai.com

Westin Phuket The soon to open Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa Phuket will offer 2010 room nights for Baht 2,010 per night in the lead up to their much anticipated opening scheduled for August 2010. This spectacular offer is valid for booking until 30 September 2010 with the stay period from 1 August till 31 October 2010. This opening offer is for a Superior Sea View room with stunning ocean views.

Guests can book by calling + 66 76 335 600 or email: reservations.phuket@westin.com

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irstly, I would like to say a huge thank you to everybody who helped make the TWO AFL Grand Final Days a great success and a special thank you to our event sponsor V Australia who made the 2010 AFL in Thailand extra spcial.

As always, our major events could not run smoothly without all our sponsors, so thank you to the following companies for their continued support; Allied Pickfords for logistics support; Oakwood for the official AFL Records and Cargo Partner and World Link for making sure that the Records got here in time; Lady Pies for supplying the half time treats; Rajas Fashions for the photography and of course the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel for providing such a great venue.

I would also like to thank all the companies who donated prizes for lucky draw and the raffle. Monies raised from the sale of the raffle tickets are donated to our Community Services program. Last but not least I would like to thank the AustCham office staff. The staff work extremely hard to preparing the day and making sure that all of our events such as the AFL Grand Final Day run smoothly. Thanks team for another job well done! Unfortunately we have to go to print during the early stages of planning the second AFL Grand Final for 2010 after a tied game on Saturday, which means that we’ll have to wait for next month’s edition to say thanks to the support we get for this event.

The next of our major events will be the AustCham Business Awards which will be held in January 2011. Strategically moved to celebrate Australian Business closer to our national day, the Business Awards will be getting a facelift and some much needed improvements. The event will still be our gala black tie event open to all Austcham members and will include award categories for Tourism and Hospitality, CSR and Environmental Awareness, Best Services Company, Industrial Excellence and Education, Human Development, the People’s Choice and of course the Business of the Year Award. The night will also celebrate the third annual

Calendar of Events WEDNESDAY, 6 OCTOBER Bangkok Sundowners

18.00 – 21.00 Venue: Royal Orchid Sheraton FRIDAY, 15 OCTOBER Eastern Seaboard Charity Golf

11.00 registration for a 12.00 shotgun start Venue: Phoenix Golf Course, Huai Yai Young Alumni of the Year Award. The nomination forms can be downloaded from our website - make sure you enter and who knows, you could be the 2010 Business of the Year!

Our Sundowners continue to be well supported and are still the premier networking activities in Thailand. Last month’s Bangkok Sundowners had close to 300 people attending the event held at The Landmark Bangkok and kindly sponsored by Meinhardt. Sundowners in Chiang Mai was held at the Dusit D2 and generously sponsored by Oasis Spa. While we would love to keep the Sundowners prices to a minimum, unfortunately the Chamber is not in a position to maintain discount prices for booking and paying on-line. Therefore, starting this month, the Chamber will return to having two prices for Sundowners; a members and a non-members price only. While the price remains the same, I still do encourage you all to keep on booking and paying on-line prior to the event avoiding any queuing on the night.

All proceeds from the event will go to the Camillian Social Center Rayong, a hospice and orphanage for children and families affected by HIV and AIDS. Players will all be invited on a complimentary basis to join AustCham’s ESB Sundowners at Amari Orchid Resort which will follow the ESB Charity Golf Open. For bookings or further information, please contact: varin@austchamthailand.com FRIDAY, 15 OCTOBER Eastern Seaboard Sundowners

18.00 – 21.00 Venue: Amari Orchid Resort and Tower, Pattaya

Brett Gannaway Executive Director, AustCham Thailand www.austchamthailand.com

Thank you to all September sponsors

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Lucky draws: Plenty of treasures to be won!

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