BUSINESS BRIEFS

Christian Ruge appointed GM of Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok

Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok has announced the appointment of Christian Ruge as the new General Manager, effective 1 August 2023. Mr. Christian Ruge’s internationally seasoned career in hotel management and leadership extends across Europe, the United States of America, the Middle East and Asia, promising a new era of excellence and innovation for the hotel that is a landmark of luxury and wellness in the heart of the city.

Born in Essen, Germany, Mr. Ruge’s impressive 25-year journey in hospitality management has seen him hold important positions in key locations worldwide. He began his career at the Hotel InterContinental Frankfurt, Germany, quickly moving up the ranks to work at their top properties in Europe and the United States.

His time with Sofitel Hotels & Resorts included serving as General Manager at the Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor in Egypt as well as Sofitel Wroclaw Old Town in Poland. In 2012 he joined Kempinski Hotels, and his diverse international experience with the brand includes successful tenures as General Manager in Saudi Arabia (Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski Riyadh), United Arab Emirates (Kempinski Hotel Ajman), and China (Kempinski Hotel Taiyuan).

Prior to joining Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, he was the general manager at Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena in the famous ski resort town of Bansko in Bulgaria. Under his leadership, the hotel received several prestigious awards in 2022, including Bulgaria’s Best Ski Hotel, Best Hotel Restaurant, Best Hotel Spa and Leading Lifestyle Hotel by World Travel Awards.

Smart Siam Consulting Limited announces partnership with A. Eberle GmbH & Co. KG

Smart Siam Consulting Limited has announced the company’s partnership with A. Eberle GmbH & Co. KG, a trusted name in the Power Quality Analysis, Substation Monitoring, and Voltage regulation market.

Together, they will drive grid digitization and automation in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia with A. Eberle's innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology. Smart Siam Consulting will be responsible for driving business growth for the product groups PQMobil, PQSys and EORSys.

Blumenthal Richter & Sumet announces promotion of two new partners

Blumenthal Richter & Sumet Attorneys & Counsellors (“BRS”) proudly announces the internal promotion of two accomplished individuals to the position of partner: Ekkarat Ritthiplang - a trusted advisor to multinational and domestic corporations and co-leader of the firm's M&A team with expertise spanning corporate and commercial transactions, foreign direct investment, and regulatory affairs - and Weerasa Makepongtorn - a member of the firm's internationally acclaimed Real Estate & Hospitality team highly skilled in assisting foreign and local clients in navigating the complexities of establishing and successfully developing their businesses in Thailand.

Samitivej Sukhumvit wins the “Clinical Service Initiative of the Year” award

Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital was recently awarded the “Clinical Service Initiative of the Year” at the “Healthcare Asia Awards 2023” in Singapore. Assoc. Prof. Boonsri Chanrachakul, M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc. (Medical Genetics), Project Chairman and Head of Samitivej Center of Excellence for Prevention of Preterm Birth, received the award for “Samitivej Pre-term Prevention Program” on behalf of Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital.

The Healthcare Asia Awards highlight outstanding hospitals and clinics that have risen above their challenges and made a remarkable impact on their patients.

This latest award comes in addition to the two awards from the Global Health Asia-Pacific Awards 2023 – Hospital of the Year in Thailand 2023, and Genomic and Lifestyle Medicine Service Provider of the Year in Asia-Pacific. Samitivej Hospitals vows to keep innovating to better serve their patients and employees.