BUSINESS BRIEFS

Mazars in Thailand appoints Jonathan Stuart-Smith as new Tax Partner

Mazars has announced the appointment of Jonathan Stuart-Smith as its new tax partner. Jonathan brings with him a wealth of more than 20 years of experience working in Asia, including Thailand, Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong, advising companies on crossborder trade and investment. He specializes in international tax, transfer pricing, and transactions, and advises clients in most sectors. He works with large corporations, funds and entrepreneurs.

His expertise will help to ensure that Mazars can meet its commitment to support the business community in Thailand and internationally as well as provide a full range of high-quality and competitive tax services to their clients. Mazars welcomes the addition of Jonathan to their team.

Commenting on his new role, Jonathan said: “I am delighted to join Mazars in Thailand as partner and tax leader. I am attracted to the people, the entrepreneurial culture, and the global partnership of Mazars. We have a strong team of tax professionals, and I look forward to helping our clients with their tax issues in Thailand and across Asia and the Pacific.”

Jonathan and his team are ready to assist you with any tax issues. He can be contacted at Jonathan.Stuart-smith@mazars.co.th or visit https://www.mazars.co.th/Home/Services/Tax for more details.

RIS Swiss Section-Deutschsprachige Schule Bangkok introduces new Principal

Mr. Christian Vogel has been appointed as the new Principal of RIS Swiss Section- Deutschsprachige Schule Bangkok. After obtaining the Federal Matura (Type B) at the Alte Kantonsschule Aarau, Mr. Vogel gained his first work experience as a lecturer and editor at the Aargauer Zeitung publishing house while studying at the University of Zurich. He then decided to train as a primary and secondary school teacher at the Höhere Pädagogische Lehranstalt HPL in Zofingen.

After two years as a secondary school teacher in Fricktal, he was drawn to the Berufswahlschule Bülach, where he worked as a homeroom teacher and department head for the next 18 years. For the past seven years, after completing his Principal’s training, he was headmaster of the Nägelimoos Secondary School in Kloten and then the Principal of the Hirslanden Secundary School in the Zurichberg school district. He was also the Chief Financial Officer of the Bülach Secondary School Board for five years.

Thaddaeus Weiss appointed Manager of Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok

Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok has appointed Thaddaeus Weiss as Hotel Manager for Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok & The Residences, a promotion from his prior role as Executive Assistant Manager.

Thaddaeus’ career with Kempinski Hotels extends over a decade, during which he developed his considerable knowledge ranging from F&B to sales, and from regional to overall operational roles. He gained this essential experience from Europe, Africa and Asia, finally to Thailand for the pre-opening of the Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok until now as he takes on his new role as Hotel Manager.

“As part of the team that saw Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok through a successful opening in 2020, I look forward to guiding the way to an auspicious 2021 and beyond as we welcome guests to this luxury garden sanctuary in the centre of Bangkok.”

The Standard Hotels set to open in 2021 and 2022 in Thailand

Standard International CEO, Amar Lalvani has announced the debut of The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon along with a seaside retreat, The Standard, Hua Hin, as well as The Standard, Ibiza.

The latest additions to the company’s growing portfolio, The Standard, Hua Hin, The Standard’s first resort in Thailand, will open on 1 December 2021, followed by The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon, the brand’s highly anticipated Asia flagship, which will open in 2022.

The Standard is also delighted to announce The Standard, Ibiza, which is slated to open in 2022. These three new properties will kick off a series of 10 additional landmark projects in highly-coveted markets around the world, including Singapore, Melbourne, Lisbon, Dublin, Brussels and Las Vegas.

The Standard brand’s debut in Thailand will be timely as the country is gearing up towards opening its doors to international travellers amid the flexible travel restrictions and mass inoculation programmes.

With 178 guest rooms and 21 pool villas with beachfront access, The Standard, Hua Hin will be a timeless destination for the Thai creative set and The Standard’s global network of loyal clientele.

Today, Hua Hin is a favourite weekend escape for residents of Bangkok who have been waiting for exactly what The Standard promises to offer – a stylish and vibrant beachfront resort that respects Hua Hin’s understated Thai elegance together with appreciation of the area’s history and local setting, and combines it with a global sensibility and a bit of fun.

Learn more about the Standard brand’s upcoming expansion into Bangkok and Hua Hin, and plan your visit to The Standard, Hua Hin now with a special opening offer, by visiting https://www.standardhotels.com/ hua-hin/properties/hua-hin