SOCIAL SCENE

GLOBAL FORUM:

Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha recently presided at the opening of ‘The Wharton Global Forum Bangkok 2015: Asia in a Borderless World’, organised by the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, at the Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok. From left, Sally Jutabha, senior adviser of GMS Power Plc; Dr Kongkiat Opaswongkarn, committee of Wharton Global Forum Bangkok; Dr Vorapol Socatiyanurak, chairman of Wharton Global Forum Bangkok; Prime Minister Prayut; Dr Geoffrey Garrett, dean of the Wharton School; MR Pridiyathorn Devakula, deputy prime minister; and Suchart Boonbanjerdsri.

MOU SIGNING:

Salman Saadat, country chairman and general manager of products, Chevron (Thailand) Ltd, marketer of Caltex brand, recently signed a memorandum of understanding to fund ‘Caltex Fuel Your School II’ campaign with Piyabutr Cholvijarn, president of Kenan Institute of Asia (KIA) at Chevron headquarters on Rama 3 Road. From left, Sittisin Tirasin, retail district manager; Boonyarit Srionkong, policy, government and public affairs manager; Mr Saadat; Mr Piyabutr; John DaSilva, KIA’s director of corporate engagement and marketing; and Nuntawut Pimpaeng, KIA’s consultant.

CAR LAUNCH:

Prachin Eiam-lamnao, president of Grand Prix International Plc, was the chairperson of ‘Jet on Ground’ to launch a luxury multi-function car ‘Airstream Interstate’ and celebrate Car Max Rama 9 as the sole distributor of the car in Thailand and Southeast Asia at Car Max Rama 9 showroom recently. From left, Steven Hassan, director of International Business Development of Airstream by Car Max Rama 9 (Thailand) Co; Shane Ott, director of International Business Development of Airstream USA; actress Praiya Suandokmai Lundberg; Mr Prachin; Chatchai Sittidejcharnchai, president of Airstream by Car Max Rama 9 (Thailand) Co; Marin Prapakamol, executive director of Car Max Rama 9 Group Co; Chalit Sittidejcharnchai, executive director of Airstream by Car Max Rama 9 (Thailand) Co; and Justin Humphreys, vice-president of sales of Airstream USA.

ANNUAL MEETING:

Umesh Phadke, third right, managing director of L’Oreal Paris Thailand, and Panida Phairojkijja, second right, marketing manager of La RochePosay Thailand, recently supported the 40th annual meeting of the Dermatological Society of Thailand held at the Bangkok Convention Hall, Centara Grand at Central World. Prof Brigitte Dréno, third left, well-known French dermatologist shared her views on ‘A global concern: Acne marks — an even more important consultation motive than acne.’ Assoc Prof Kobkul Unhachoke, second left, skin specialist at the Department of Dermatology, Phra Mongkutklao Hospital, Sompit Suwanswage, left, and Niwat Theeraviwatwong were also present.

NEW MEMBERS:

The Women Secretaries & Administrative Professionals Association of Thailand (WSAT) recently held its installation of new board of directors 2015-2016 at Saladaeng Room, Dusit Thani Bangkok. At the event, the newly elected president, Pawanrat Amornsithiwat was welcomed and congratulated by immediate past president, Panitta Ariyavicha and its senior executives. From left, Sharan Kaur, Suthasinee Kriangsakpichit, Ms Pawanrat, Jiraseak Tejakambudd, Songsri Niyamabha, Sumporn Sarasin and Ms Panitta.