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DTAC expands global network, offers free registration in May
DTAC has expanded its International Roaming service from 75 to 79 countries and will waive the 1,000 baht registration fee for this service until May 31.
The company has signed a contract with partners in the Ivory Coast, Montenegro, Peru and Japan to extend its International Roaming service to these
countries.
This service, which is most suited to frequent travelers and those with global contacts, now spans 79 countries across six continents.
Somwong Pongstaporn, assistant chief operating officer of Total Access Communication’s commercial unit said, “Our incoming and outgoing call rates from
overseas are 37% an 22% cheaper than the competition’s.”
To celebrate the arrival of these new overseas partners, DTAC is offering a special package to new subscribers: a waiver on the 1,000 baht subscription
charge for International Roaming throughout May 2001.
In partner countries which offer 1800 and 900 network systems, DTAC customers can automatically use the International Roaming service from their mobile
phones upon subscription.
For countries with different systems, such as Japan and the United States, the company has pledged to supply International Roaming compatible mobile phones
to subscribers for up to 30 days free of charge from its DTAC Counter at Don Muang Airport, located on Level G, Building 1.
International Roaming call costs are included in the regular domestic bill sent to all DTAC subscribers.
To obtain more information on DTAC’s International Roaming Service contact the call centre on 02-202 7000 or click on www.DTAC.co.th
Index Furniture Park Mall Opens
Veerachai Somchart
Index Furniture Park Mall, part of the Inter Furn Group from Bangkok, recently opened their new location on Sukhumvit Road opposite the Pattaya Orphanage.
Sonthaya Khunpluem, Minister of Science, Technology and Environment, and Phisid Pamthasatyasont, chairman of the board of directors at the Inter Furn Group, cut the ribbon at
the opening ceremony on May 5.
 The new Index Furniture Park Mall
opened on Sukhumvit Road opposite the Pattaya Orphanage.
Phisid said, “Inter Furn Group is the largest furniture manufacturer in Thailand and the world’s largest furniture exporter. Furniture is exported to
more than 90 countries with annual sales in excess of 3-4 billion baht. We have ISO 9002 accreditation, assuring quality, and we follow ISO 9001 standards in both England and
Germany.”
Phisid added that, “We are celebrating the grand opening of the new showroom by offering a 10-30% discount.”
Index Furniture Park Mall has been in the furniture business for over 20 years and has twice received the Prime Minister’s Export Award from the Ministry
of Commerce.
Over the years, the company has gone from offering basic furniture designs to today keeping up with popular demands in a variety of up to date styles in
bedroom, living room and office furniture, as well as kitchen designs.
BCCT to hold Seminar on Advanced Negotiation Skills
At the Amari Watergate Hotel, Pratunam, May 22&23
BCCT Seminars, in close co-operation with First Training, are giving a seminar on ‘Advanced Negotiation Skills’ at the Amari Watergate Hotel, Pratunam,
Tuesday-Wednesday May 22-23. Day One: 09:00-09:30 (Registration), 09:30-16:30. Day Two: 09:30-16:30
This seminar is aimed at Thai junior to middle management who need to participate in negotiations at a high level in English. The seminar will look at
various aspects of taking part effectively in negotiations, such as preparing the ground, setting the agenda, establishing positions, clarifying positions, managing conflict,
making and responding to proposals, bargaining, conclusion and agreement. During the seminar, participants will be given every opportunity to put into practice what they have
learnt using group work, pair work, role-plays and real life situations.
The cost per participants is 5,750 baht inclusive of VAT, course materials, certificates, lunch (x2) and coffee breaks (x4). Please fax or e-mail the
name/s of participants to the BCCT office, fax: (662) 651-5354, email: [email protected]
Due to difficulty in collecting payments for previous seminars, payment must be made in advance to confirm bookings as space is limited to 16 participants.
Please make cheques payable to ‘First Training’. Bookings received with payment will be accepted. Please ensure that attendees do not change their bookings without
informing the BCCT first.
Mikasa Industries hold stone laying ceremony in Rayong
 Zenjiro Siotsu, 1st row center, president of Myojyo Rubber Industry Co., Ltd., presided over the stone laying ceremony of Mikasa Industries (Thailand) Co., Ltd. at the
Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate (Rayong), developed by Hemaraj Land and Development PLC. With registered capital of 50 million baht, the new Japanese plant will produce
volleyballs, footballs, etc. Also seen in the picture are Takehisa Motoda, director of Mikasa Industries (Thailand) Co., Ltd and David Nardone, Hemaraj’s president.
BCCT Pub Night at Henry J Beans
The British Chamber of Commerce extends an open invitation to all businesspeople to attend their “International Pub Night on the Eastern Seaboard” at
Henry J Beans, Amari Orchid Resort on Friday 25th May 2001 from 6.30 to 8.30 p.m.
Sponsored by Schenker Thai Ltd., all are welcome to attend regardless of nationality. The main objective is to provide an opportunity for networking for
businesspeople based in the Eastern Seaboard area. Schenker Thai Ltd. is sponsoring Carlsberg Lager, soft drinks and some cocktail food. All other drinks are at standard
prices as will Carlsberg be when the sponsored supplies have run out. There is no fee for this pub night but only those wearing business cards will be supplied with sponsored
drinks and food. Name cardholders will be provided on the door. The dress code is: casual.
Please reply to the British Chamber of Commerce Thailand by fax: (662) 651-5354, tel. (662) 651-5350-3, or email: [email protected]
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