Hotel Management

Thai Airways Fieldtrip

On 9^th March students of our faculty had been invited to enjoy another outside-classroom activity that is frequently offered next to daily courses. The faculty arranged a field trip from Siam University to headquarter of Thai Airways (TG) Training Center at Laski/Bangkok.

45 students had the opportunity to get a close and interesting insight in to the Mock-up training of TG staff. All new recruited members have to undertake a variety of training classes before working at the real aircraft. All full-time employees are asked to complete follow up trainings in order to fulfill the high standards of the airline industry.

Khun Wachana Panmanee, Director of the Cabin Crew Training Department and Ajarn Chalat Montriwadee, Division Manager, gave a warm welcome to our students followed by an interesting presentation talking about TG brand and history as well as recruitment regulations.

Later on our students were invited to get an insight in to the staff training at the simulation center facilities. They gained knowledge about how to pack luggage properly inside an aircraft, passenger service on board and emergency procedure. Furthermore students could take the opportunity to talk to TG training staff directly about recruitment details and requirements and get more information about a future internship or job entry.

TG as member of Star Alliance and Thailand’s no. 1 airline is well known for its warm service and “Touch of Silk” hospitality. International Program is grateful for an interesting visit and looks forward to a long lasting cooperation with Thai Airways International.

The IT & CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific trade show was held from 4-6 October, 2011 at the Bangkok Convention Center at Central World. The unique twinning of these two organizations was a perfect opportunity to present MICE destinations and Corporate Travel products and services.

The event included the IMEX-MPI Future Leaders Forum. This allowed students to participate with professionals from the industry. There were two competitions during the Forum. The first is called "The Perfect Event". This is a group presentation where the students must organize and present a creative event itinerary for 10 people to show off Thailand's strong points as a MICE destination. The second competition is called "The University Challenge".

This competition is done by individuals who prepared individual presentations in advance. They are required to come up with a creative alternative to traditional exhibitions, and then present it in a 10 minute speech.

This year, six students were selected from Siam University who competed in solar- and in team projects during the Forum. Only 60 were selected from throughout Thailand. The students from Siam included:

1.    ID: 5208100009          Mr. Pratchaya Tathong

2.    ID: 5308100003          Mr. Supanit Pilasarom

3.    ID: 5008120009          Mr. Athit Dole

4.    ID: 5108100072          Ms. Malliga Chuaman

5.    ID: 5208100039          Ms. Thu Thu Zaw

6.    ID: 4908120011          Mr. Mailyn Villareal Morales

One of our students was honored as the best entry at the University Challenge competition, taking 1^st place.

Mr. Pratchaya Tathong was awarded first place; the prize being a trip to Frankfurt, Germany to compete in the Future Leaders Forum at the IMEX trade show in May 2012.

This year was the most successful Future Leaders Forum that Siam University has ever participated in. Participants have had a great time that was filled with meeting new friends and contacts and attending glamorous welcome ceremony and gala dinners. Besides a lot of fun and excitement, students have learned a lot from each other and from professionals of the industry for their own future.

All of the students, who participated in the Future Leaders Forum this year, had to pass two very beneficial classes from the International Program in Hotel and Tourism at Siam University before. These classes were Convention Management and Exhibition Management. Both of these classes taught the essential aspects to organize and manage a successful event. Both classes are taught by Assoc. Professor Dr. Bongkosh Ngamsom Rittichainuwat at Siam University.