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Magazine of the Netherlands-Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Belgian- Luxembourg/Thai Chamber of Commerce / Volume 3, 2012
Welcome Back Cocktail
Isaan Power: Straw as Fuel of the Future
Vinythai: Innovation and Sustainability

THAI THANK
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NTCC Board of Directors
Dr. Pisit Leeahtam, President
Jardine Matheson (Thailand) Ltd.
Mr. Alwin Hollander, Director
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Mr. Rob Hurenkamp, Director
Mazars (Thailand) Ltd.
Mr. Henk Kiks, Director
B-Quik Co., Ltd.
Mr. Att apol Lohkitt ivanich, Director
Cryotech Asia Co., Ltd.
Mr. Lars Schaumann, Director
Thai Tank Terminal
Mrs. Jantje Schiphorst, Director
FrieslandCampina Foremost
Mr. Stefan van der Sluys, Director
cargo-partner Logistics Ltd.
Mr. Ernst-Ott o Smit, Director
Green Wood Travel Co., Ltd.
Mr. Jakkrin Taepaisitpong, Director
Betagro Group
Mr. Willem de Vries, Director
Vigilant Technology Co., Ltd.
Mr. Plakorn Wanglee, Director
The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V. Bangkok
Branch
Mrs. Pissawan Achanapornkul, Advisor
The Shell Company of Thailand Ltd.
Mrs. Porntida Boonsa, Advisor
Unilever
Dr. Wicha Jiwalai, Advisor
Netherlands Alumni Association Thailand
Mr. Henk Cor van der Kwast, Advisor
Royal Netherlands Embassy
Mr. Jack Monshouwer, Director
Hanky Panky Toys Thailand Ltd.
Mr. Peter Ong, Advisor
Thai Asia Pacifi c Brewery
Executive Director
Board of Directors
Beluthai Board of Directors
Dr. Sutharm Valaisathien, President
International Legal Counselors Ltd.
Dr. Vibul Patt arathammas, Honorary President
Lau Brothers International
Mr. Frank Clovyn, Vice-President
Ayoma Food & Beverages Co., Ltd
Mr. Pierre Metz , Vice-President
Gallothai Co., Ltd.
Mr. Daniel Chaudière, Honorary Secretary
Siam Industrial Co., Ltd.
Mr. Philippe Salmon, Honorary Treasurer
GDF Suez Energy
Mr. Bernard Collin, Director
Safecoms Co., Ltd.
Mr. Alain Deurwaerder, Director
Ducati Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Mr. Jean-Louis Graindorge, Director
Puratos (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Mr. Roby Janssens, Director
Atlas Copco (Thailand) Ltd.
Mr. Philippe Roolant, Director
Siam Stars Ltd.
Mr. Oliver Verdickt, Director
Chairman Events Committ ee
De Boer N.V.
Mr. Luc de Waegh, Director
West Indochina
H.E. Ambassador Marc Michielsen, Patron
Royal Belgian Embassy
H.E. Ambassador Marc Thill, Patron
Embassy of Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Mr. Marc Devriendt, Advisor
Flanders Investment & Trade
Mr. Jean-Pierre Verbiest, Advisor
Mr. Claude Vincent, Advisor
Walloon Export and Foreign Investment Agency
Mr. Bert Cesar
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Dear Members and Friends,
Editorial Message
We are happy to present the third edition of this year’s Commerce Magazine. Our recent Welcome
Back from the Holidays Cocktail at the Okura Prestige Bangkok was the chambers’ largest and most
elaborate networking event ever. You will fi nd the pictures in the centerfold of this edition.
The chambers have some important changes in their boards. With the arrival of Belgian Ambassador
HE Marc Michielsen, Beluthai has a new Patron. We welcome Mr. Marc Michielsen and express our
gratitude and thanks to his predecessor Mr. Rudi Veestraeten who played a very active role in support
of Beluthai. The NTCC elected a new board in April followed by a wonderful networking event at
the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel. We are happy to report that Dr. Pisit Leeahtam has accepted another
term as President of the NTCC. Newly elected members include Alwin Hollander (KLM), K. Att apol
Lohkitt ivanich (Cryotech), Lars Schaumann (Thai Tank Terminal), Jantje Schiphorst (FrieslandCampina
Foremost) and Ernst-Ott o Smit (Greenwood Travel). New advisors are K. Porntida Boonsa (Unilever)
and Peter Ong (Heineken). We had to say goodbye to the following board members who left Thailand
(we hope for only a short period of time): many thanks to Susanne van Laarhoven, Alko Plas and Hein
Swinkels for their outstanding contribution over the past years.
In June, delegations of Dutch and Belgian companies visited Myanmar for additional fact fi nding
missions. The country has seen some dramatic changes over the past months. Just think how much the
situation has changed in just a year. Now is the time for you to assess the opportunities in your industry.
Responsible investment is what our companies can off er to the Burmese people who have suff ered
so much under the military regime and the sanctions. Or, as Luc de Waegh who led our delegation
would put it: providing training, decent salaries and real career opportunities to people in Burma is
your company’s ultimate CSR program. Myanmar has tremendous potential for European business,
but please be prepared for a bumpy ride and do start in a small way (but do start). Opportunities go
hand in hand with risk, especially in a country that has been isolated for such a long time.
In this issue of Commerce, you will fi nd interviews of two excellent chamber members. Bram Jansen
explains how waste from the rice fi elds may be Thailand’s next source of energy, whereas award
winning member Vinythai (Solvay) presents even more sustainable initiatives.
Enjoy !
Bert Cesar
Commerce, Vol. 3, 2012
A quarterly publication of the Netherlands-Thai Chamber
of Commerce and the Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber
of Commerce. Views expressed do not necessarily refl ect
those of the Chambers.
Editor-in-chief: Bert Cesar
Assistant Editor: Margot Campman and Inge Kaars
Sijpesteijn
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11. Isaan Power: Straw as Fuel
of the Future
Bram Jansen talks about Thailand’s great biomass potential.
His company, Isaan Power, turns rice straw into a valuable and
sustainable source of energy.
18. Welcome Back Cocktail
With a record breaking att endance of more than 200 members and
friends the NTCC and Beluthai organized their annual Welcome
Back Cocktail at the brand new Okura Prestige Bangkok. We
have all the pictures.
Highlights
15. Vinythai: Innovation and
Sustainability
Bruno van der Wielen and Khun Sompot Cheeranorawanich
tell us about Solvay, a top ten chemical player in the world. You
will read about Solvay, its subsidiary Vinythai and the group’s
innovative sustainability projects, like the Solar Impulse project,
and educational projects for Thai society.
27. New Members
Both Beluthai and NTCC expanded their membership. We briefl y
introduce our wonderful new members to you.
21. Thai Trade Notes Part II
The Thai Trade Notes provide a comprehensive overview of the
international trade position of the Netherlands.
33. News from our Members
Our members share their news and activities. Read all the
dynamic updates in our member news section.
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Interview
Isaan Power: Straw as Fuel of the
Future
By Margot Campman
W
hen Bram Jansen fi rst came to Thailand fi ve years ago, his innovative idea of rice farmers producing
energy in addition to growing rice, found solid ground in the fi elds of Isaan. More than 25 years of
experience in the alternative energy sector led to a signifi cant capital injection in his company
Isaan Power. Learn about Bram’s fascinating initiative that will lead to sustainable development on both
environmental as social levels.
A
After working for several industrial companies in
the Netherlands, Bram Jansen came to the conclusion
that waste disposal off ers many opportunities,
but also that many challenges still remain. A long
journey with many ups and downs fi nally led to the
establishment of Biomass Nederland, a company that
generated electricity using wood waste and paper
residue as fuel to reduce CO2 emissions.
GGreat Potential in Asia
Even while working with Biomass Nederland, Bram
Jansen continued to feel the urge for further innovation
and development of alternative energy. To realize his
idea he needed money, and quite a lot of it. It took
him all the way to Dutch Prince Friso, then Managing
Director at Wolfensohn & Company in London. The
prince advised him to go look beyond the borders
of Europe: “That’s where the opportunities are”. In
2008, Mr. Jansen fi nally arrived in Thailand where he
realized that Asia has an enormous potential in terms
of biomass industry with abundant straw available
after the rice harvest. An area with high potential is
the North East of Thailand with 17 million hectares
of farmland, 21 million people and a rice production
of 12 million tons per year. If the straw, which is
currently burned after the harvest, were used to
generate electricity, six power plants could be built
in Isaan reducing the release of 3.4 billion ton CO2 in
the process.
TThe Test Phase
Traditionally, local farmers set fi re to the fi elds after
harvesting the rice. “An absolute waste!” says Bram.
It leads to signifi cant air pollution (CO2 release and
particles) whereas the straw could be used for energy
generation if a collection process could be properly
organized. During the test phase, it soon became
clear that the entire process of plowing, fertilizing
and harvesting would need to be mechanized. From
the beginning, it was observed that production
increased rapidly leading to a signifi cant increase in
the income of the farmers involved. Bram then took
bales of straw back to the Netherlands and Germany
to experiment with (yes, it did lead to some heads
turning at Suvarnabhumi Airport). After an extensive
analysis and testing phase he concluded that, indeed,
rice straw has great energy potential. It resulted in
a new product named NewFuel, which consists of
catt le feed like pellets made from compressed straw
granulates. g
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CCurrent state of play
At the moment all preparations are made to start
constructing the fi rst of six “rice straw fuelled power
plants” in Isaan, located right next to the highway
between Korat and Khon Kaen. An educational
center will also be built for high school students
to learn about the history, and current and future
developments of rice and energy. The power plant is
surrounded by 12 straw storage shelters. It receives its
straw from three villages organized as an agricultural
cooperative.
IIsaan Power and Sustainability
Bram Jansen elaborates on the diff erent advantages
of his project: “The environment benefi ts from Isaan
Power, because farmers do not have to set fi re to their
fi elds anymore. Instead, the farmers sell the straw
which is transformed into pellets used as fuel for the
power plant. In addition, the project provides jobs
for local people so they do not have to move away to
urban areas away from their families. Hard physical
labor in the rice fi elds will be reduced thanks to
mechanization. Finally, NewFuel replaces the need
to use fossil fuels for the generation of electricity
and it results in substantial reductions of other raw
materials.”
AAdded value to society
Bram relates personally to his project and is proud
that it adds value to society through its sustainability.
However, he says: “I am not somebody who is going
to change the world. I just want to off er practical
tools so people can get ahead. This can only happen
through good communication with the local village
people.” Bram explains that the mentality of the
people he works with in Isaan really touched him.
The success of his project depends on the cooperation
of the rice farmers. Their loyalty and positive att itude
led to a very favorable outcome to the test phase of
Isaan Power.
FFunding and future
Funding of a project like Isaan Power remains
essential for the success of the project. The World
Bank came with an initial capital injection; private
equity funds also contributed to the project; and,
licenses were sold to generate an additional fi nancial
buff er. EGAT (the Electricity Generating Authority of
Thailand) provides subsidies for projects like Isaan
Power that produce fuel from biomass. Finally, Isaan
Power receives fi nancial compensation for burning
these fuels based on the CO2 emission trading
system laid down in the Kyoto Protocol. Bram Jansen
elaborates that with the support of EGAT and money
received via the emission trading scheme, the project
should be profi table in the near future.
In conclusion, Isaan Power creates a revolutionary
chain in the rice industry of North-East Thailand. And
when we speak about the grand opening of the fi rst
power plant, Bram smiles: “The glamour is not really
for me. I care more about the research, development
and realization of this project.”
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Vinythai: Innovation and
Sustainability
By Margot Campman
B
A
SSolar Impulse
EEducation
Interview
elgian chemical group Solvay is growing, at home and abroad. Its recent merger with French Rhodia
has created a global leader in high performance specialty polymers, soda ash, hydrogen peroxide and
PVC, amongst others. The group is also geographically stronger with an Asian focus in China and
Thailand. The company makes headlines regularly with its innovative project Solar Impulse. Bruno van der
Wielen, Managing Director of Vinythai, and Khun Sompot Cheeranorawanich, Vice President Corporate Aff airs
and Communication, received Commerce Magazine to talk about Solvay’s growing business, its innovative
sustainability projects, as well as about operating Vinythai - majority owned by Solvay - in Thailand.
A top ten chemical player employing 29,000 people
worldwide, Solvay’s history started in 1863 when
Ernest Solvay founded a company to produce
soda ash using the “Solvay process”. Solvay is
also a powerful Belgian force in Thailand with 2
subsidiaries, Peroxythai (est. 1987) and Vinythai (est.
1989). Vinythai has established itself as a leading
producer of PVC resins and caustic soda for clients
all over Asia. It is also a “green” leader with its
environmental protection policy and its innovative
technologies.
The latest major investment in Thailand, and major
innovation, is Vinythai’s new epichloral hydrin
production plant in Map Ta Phut. The process was
developed by Solvay based on the transformation of
glycerine, which is a recycled renewable by-product
of the biodiesel industry. It is an ultra-lightweight
material and therefore essential for, among others,
the aerospace and wind energy sectors. It also plays
a key role in Solvay’s high-profi le Solar Impulse
project.
It all started a few years ago when Swiss inventor,
balloonist and psychiatrist Bertrand Piccard made
a presentation to the Solvay board in Belgium.
Every year Solvay organizes a competition in which
trophies are awarded to most innovative companies
belonging to the Solvay Group. At this special
occasion Bertrand Piccard shared his experience
touring around the globe in a hot air balloon (he copiloted
the fi rst balloon to circle the world non-stop).
At the end of his presentation Piccard expressed his
wish to tour around the globe in an airplane without
using any fossil fuel. Bruno van der Wielen explains
how Solvay committ ed itself to this high profi le
project by providing fi nancial and other support.
Critical tests are executed now that the prototype, as
light as a car, is up and running. Feasibility was proven
when, on 24 July 2012, the plane landed gracefully in
Payerne, Switz erland, triumphantly completing the
world’s fi rst solar-powered intercontinental fl ight.
Obviously, the plane has to be very light. Mr. Van Der
Wielen elaborates that this is the moment Vinythai
steps in with its production of epichlorohydrin. This
material of the future is one of the current innovation
pillars of Solvay in chemical process and product
development.
In addition to product and process development,
Vinythai intends to contribute to the Thai education
system with projects aimed at interesting young
school kids in science projects. Khun Sompot
Cheeranorawanich, Vice President Corporate Aff airs
and Communication explains: “It is diffi cult to get
good engineers in Thailand. This can really change
for the bett er through good education,” Khun
Sompot also highlights two other interesting projects:
the Coral project and the Telescope project.
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CCoral Project
This Vinythai project won the 2010 NTCC/Beluthai
award in the category of CSR projects. It is called:
Vinythai Coral Cultivation Collaboration for
His Majesty the King and involves communities
cultivating and planting 80,000 branches of coral
while alerting society to environment preservation
issues. The cultivation project, in which Vinythai
works together with Thai university students, will be
completed by 2013 after a fi ve year eff ort in favor of
corals in Thailand.
TTelescope Project
Another special project by Vinythai designed to
promote and develop science is the Telescope Project.
The key idea was to organize eight Engineering
Camps all over Thailand. Through these camps
Thai children are provided with the opportunity to
learn about engineering principles and outer space
by designing and developing their own telescope.
The children work with PVC pipes and other local
materials. The children can take these telescopes back
to their schools and spread the word in presentations
to their fellow students. The collaboration with Thai
schools and university students builds an educational
platform as well as familiarity with the Solvay group.
FFuture perspectives
With a career at Solvay spanning more than 30 years,
Bruno van der Wielen arrived in Bangkok 18 months
ago to take over the job of General Manager of
Vinythai. He perceives the Asian market as booming.
“Progressively, the economic power changes its
direction to Asia. Here, you create, you have to
act. Thailand is great to invest and people have a
positive att itude.” When the sustainability level and
development of PVC through the years is discussed
Bruno says: “PVC is more and more recycled and
re-used everyday by Vinythai. It is most defi nitely
necessary to use the material.”
About the future challenges of Vinythai, Mr. Van
Der Wielen points at the critical situation of the
off shore gas reserves in the Gulf of Thailand.
Vinythai collaborates with the Thai Business Council
for Sustainable Development (TBCSD) to preserve
these reserves and work with it in a sensible way.
Accordingly, Vinythai is certifi ed by the TBCSD for
their carbon reductions. The creative mindset of a
great Belgian company is proven by the diff erent
dynamic projects Vinythai and the Solvay Group
have set up. Sustainability is today’s future.
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Thai Trade Notes Part II: The
Netherlands’ international trade
position
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Feature
ollowing part I of the Thai Trade Notes in the last edition of Commerce Magazine, part II discusses
the Netherlands’ international trade position. Figures show that the market between the Netherlands
and Thailand still show a lot of potential. Figures compiled by the Economic Department of the
Netherlands Embassy. Statistics by the Bank of Thailand, Thai Customs Department and Statistics
Netherlands (CBS).
The Netherlands’ exports
The Netherlands’ exports in Euro terms grew signifi cantly in 2011. Total exports grew by almost 9 percent. As
Europe accounts for more than 80 percent of all Dutch exports, the strong overall growth can be att ributed to the
export growth within Europe.
The Netherlands' exports Growth in 2011 2011 2010 2008 1996
Total 8.9% 404,621 371,541 370,480 153,752
Europe 9.6% 326,774 298,094 304,985 131,592
Asia (incl. Middle East) 8.4% 34,318 31,647 26,189 10,176
North America 1.2% 18,523 18,307 18,199 5,785
Africa 8.7% 12,326 11,337 9,653 2,590
Others 4.3% 12,680 12,156 11,454 3,609
Unit: Million Euro Source: CBS
Although Asia is the second destination for Dutch exports, exports to Asia contribute only 8.4 percent of the total.
The largest single market in Asia is China, including Hong Kong. Dutch exports to China registered a remarkable
strong growth of 23 percent in 2011. Thailand is the 7th largest destination for Dutch exports to Asia, not including
the Middle East and Gulf Regions. However, with a contribution of only 0.2 percent Thailand is and remains
a small market for Dutch exports. It should be noted that whereas the CBS registered a Euro term growth of 9.6
percent in Dutch exports to Thailand, the Bank of Thailand registered a US Dollar term growth of twice that
percentage. That diff erence may in part be explained by exchange rate fl uctuations and by higher shipping costs
in 2011 as Thailand tends to use the CIF value in determining import values.
The Netherlands' exports to Asia Growth in 2011 2011 2010 2008 1996
China & Hong Kong
South Korea
23.0%
12.8%
8,271
3,633
6,725
3,222
4,942
2,465
1,489
824
Japan 7.0% 3,413 3,190 2,944 1,682
Singapore -0.2% 2,904 2,909 1,897 787
Taiwan -8.7% 2,245 2,459 1,462 1,056
India 8.6% 1,863 1,716 1,565 398
Thailand 9.6% 883 806 750 502
Malaysia -5.2% 677 714 526 312
Indonesia 17.5% 545 464 774 347
Others (incl. Middle East) 4.7% 9,884 9,442 8,864 2,779
Unit: Million Euro
Source: CBS
TThe
Netherlands’ imports
The Netherlands’ imports in Euro terms in 2011 grew 0.7 percent more than exports. Still the Netherlands
continues to register a healthy positive trade balance with the rest of the world. Total imports grew by 9.5 percent.
As Europe accounts for more than 62 percent of all Dutch exports, the strong overall growth can be att ributed to
the imports growth from within Europe.
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The Netherlands' imports Growth in 2011 2011 2010 2008 1996
Total 9.6% 363,919 331,908 335,921 139,912
Europe 11.4% 228,514 205,127 213,316 99,238
Asia (incl. Middle East) 6.5% 79,468 74,632 67,566 21,709
North America -2.9% 25,937 26,725 28,585 11,994
Africa 12.1% 12,442 11,095 10,843 2,950
Others 22.5% 17,558 14,329 15,611 4,021
Unit: Million Euro
Source: CBS
Asia is the second largest exporter to the Netherlands. Despite a modest growth in 2011, Asia’s share in Dutch
imports has increased from 15 percent in 1996 to almost 22 percent in 2011. This is mostly a result of the very
strong growth in Chinese exports to the Netherlands over the past 15 years. China is currently the third largest
exporter to the Netherlands, after Germany and Belgium. Thailand is the 5th largest exporter to the Netherlands
from Asia, not including the Middle East and Gulf Region. However, with a contribution of only 0.7 percent
Thailand is and remains a small player in the Dutch market. Remarkable is the large diff erence in absolute value
terms and in growth between the CBS registered Euro term imports and the Bank of Thailand registered US
Dollar term. A probable explanation is that the Bank of Thailand has included exports transshipped though
the Netherlands, which were not offi cially imported in the Netherlands and therefore not registered as import
by the CBS.
The Netherlands' imports from
Asia
Growth in 2011 2011 2010 2008 1996
China & Hong Kong -2.0% 32,430 33,075 26,752 3,699
Japan 9.2% 10,126 9,274 9,492 4,932
Malaysia -2.2% 5,444 5,564 4,893 1,154
India 4.2% 3,424 3,286 2,309 581
Thailand -6.9% 2,621 2,814 2,794 1,159
Singapore -8.5% 2,448 2,675 2,567 1,416
Indonesia 23.9% 2,334 1,884 2,042 872
Taiwan -3.4% 2,325 2,408 2,115 2,131
Sout h Korea 5.4% 1,993 1,891 2,089 746
Unit: Million Euro
Source: CBS
EL&I Section – Netherlands Embassy Bangkok
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Imports to the Netherlands in 2011 - Top 50 by origin
Total Import 363,919 %
1 Germany 60,938
2 Belgium 36,438
3 China 30,647
4 United Kingdom 24,552
5 Unites States 23,976
6 France 16,793
7 Russia 16,738
8 Norway 10,221
9 Japan 10,126
10 Italy 7,993
11 Spain 6,594
12 Sweden 6,189
13 Brazil 5,551
14 Malaysia 5,444
15 Czech Republic 5,288
16 Poland 5,010
17 Ireland 4,418
18 Finland 3,901
19 Saudi Arabia 3,803
20 India 3,424
21 Denmark 3,379
22 Nigeria 2,925
23 Thailand 2,621
24 Algeria 2,495
25 Singapore 2,448
26 Indonesia 2,334
27 Kuwait 2,325
28 Taiwan 2,325
29 Swi�erland 2,195
30 Turkey 2,018
31 Sout h Korea 1,993
32 Canada 1,959
33 Austria 1,906
34 Hungary 1,881
35 Hong Kong 1,783
36 Israel 1,737
37 Argentina 1,615
38 Portugal 1,608
39 Lithuania 1,444
40 Romania 1,194
41 Slovakia 1,077
42 Australia 894
43 Luxembourg 725
44 Latvia 507
45 Greece 488
46 Iran 472
47 Estonia 435
48 Bulgaria 354
49 Slovenia 300
50 Cyprus 120
Others 28,318
16.7%
10.0%
8.4%
6.7%
6.6%
4.6%
4.6%
2.8%
2.8%
2.2%
1.8%
1.7%
1.5%
1.5%
1.5%
1.4%
1.2%
1.1%
1.0%
0.9%
0.9%
0.8%
0.7%
0.7%
0.7%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
0.5%
0.5%
0.5%
0.5%
0.5%
0.5%
0.4%
0.4%
0.4%
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0.3%
0.2%
0.2%
0.1%
0.1%
0.1%
0.1%
0.1%
0.1%
0.0%
7.8%
Unit: Million Euro Source: CBS
Exports from the Netherlands in 2011 - top 50 by destination
Total Export 404,621 %
1 Germany 97,423 24.1%
2 Belgium 48,882 12.1%
3 France 36,119 8.9%
4 United Kingdom 32,300 8.0%
5 Italy 19,590 4.8%
6 United States 16,759 4.1%
7 Spain 12,257 3.0%
8 Poland 8,469 2.1%
9 Sweden 7,122 1.8%
10 China 6,695 1.7%
11 Russia 6,411 1.6%
12 Czech Republic 6,005 1.5%
13 Denmark 5,209 1.3%
14 Austria 5,194 1.3%
15 Swi�erland 5,165 1.3%
16 Turkey 4,748 1.2%
17 Finland 4,381 1.1%
18 Sout h Korea 3,633 0.9%
19 Nigeria 3,425 0.8%
20 Japan 3,414 0.8%
21 Norway 3,292 0.8%
22 Singapore 2,905 0.7%
23 Ireland 2,888 0.7%
24 Hungary 2,681 0.7%
25 Portugal 2,567 0.6%
26 Greece 2,336 0.6%
27 Brazil 2,282 0.6%
28 Taiwan 2,245 0.6%
29 India 1,863 0.5%
30 Australia 1,812 0.4%
31 Canada 1,762 0.4%
32 Saudi Arabia 1,739 0.4%
33 Romania 1,603 0.4%
34 Hong Kong 1,578 0.4%
35 Luxembourg 1,515 0.4%
36 Israel 1,396 0.3%
37 Slovakia 1,256 0.3%
38 Thailand 883 0.2%
39 Slovenia 766 0.2%
40 Lithuania 742 0.2%
41 Malaysia 678 0.2%
42 Iran 598 0.1%
43 Indonesia 545 0.1%
44 Bulgaria 533 0.1%
45 Cyprus 501 0.1%
46 Argentina 497 0.1%
47 Algeria 483 0.1%
48 Estonia 398 0.1%
49 Latvia 378 0.1%
50 Kuwait 331 0.1%
Others 28,367 7.0%
Unit: Million Euro Source: CBS
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Bank of Thailand
Export C l as s i fie d by C ou n try (US $)
2011 % of total
1 China 27,401.94 11.98%
2 Japan 24,069.86 10.52%
3 United States 21,857.59 9.55%
4 Hong Kong 16,478.79 7.20%
5 Malaysia 12,398.51 5.42%
6 Singapore 11,449.90 5.00%
7 Indonesia 10,077.86 4.40%
8 Australia 7,996.99 3.49%
9 Vietnam 7,059.08 3.08%
10 India 5,181.37 2.26%
11 Swi�erland 4,749.28 2.08%
12 Philippines 4,640.78 2.03%
13 South Korea 4,577.28 2.00%
14 Netherlands 4,562.63 1.99%
15 United Kingdom 3,887.31 1.70%
16 Taiwan 3,871.33 1.69%
17 Germany 3,763.29 1.64%
18 Cambodia 2,905.34 1.27%
19 Myanmar 2,845.75 1.24%
20 Laos 2,789.46 1.22%
21 United Arab Emirates 2,761.58 1.21%
22 Saudi Arabia 2,254.53 0.99%
23 South Africa 2,202.06 0.96%
24 France 1,882.06 0.82%
25 Italy 1,866.79 0.82%
26 Belgium 1,776.00 0.78%
27 Canada 1,710.59 0.75%
28 Mexico 1,277.07 0.56%
29 Russia 1,149.49 0.50%
30 Spain 1,129.39 0.49%
31 Nigeria 1,093.09 0.48%
32 Iran 985.30 0.43%
33 Czech Republic 951.21 0.42%
34 New Zealand 854.73 0.37%
35 Denmark 754.66 0.33%
36 Poland 651.02 0.28%
37 Sweden 645.58 0.28%
38 Oman 580.08 0.25%
39 Finland 415.56 0.18%
40 Hungary 357.50 0.16%
41 Kuwait 340.78 0.15%
42 Ireland 295.75 0.13%
43 Qatar 286.26 0.13%
44 Austria 213.70 0.09%
45 Portugal 170.76 0.07%
46 Romania 169.36 0.07%
47 Greece 160.73 0.07%
48 Brunei Darussalam 137.03 0.06%
49 Slovakia 123.64 0.05%
50 Estonia 86.89 0.04%
Others 18,650.54 8.15%
Total Imports 228,821.78 100%
Unit: Million US$ Source: Bank of Thailand
Bank of Thailand
Import Classified by Country (US$)
2011 % of total
1 Japan 42,163.52 18.45%
2 China 30,582.11 13.38%
3 United Arab Emirates 14,469.18 6.33%
4 United States 13,378.34 5.85%
5 Malaysia 12,326.43 5.39%
6 South Korea 9,198.98 4.03%
7 Swi�erland 8,869.46 3.88%
8 Australia 7,945.46 3.48%
9 Singapore 7,787.50 3.41%
10 Taiwan 7,502.46 3.28%
11 Saudi Arabia 7,385.99 3.23%
12 Indonesia 7,370.06 3.23%
13 Germany 5,390.81 2.36%
14 Russia 4,518.58 1.98%
15 Myanmar 3,268.43 1.43%
16 India 3,012.68 1.32%
17 Philippines 2,701.90 1.18%
18 Oman 2,615.38 1.14%
19 Qatar 2,517.86 1.10%
20 Hong Kong 2,339.43 1.02%
21 France 2,183.12 0.96%
22 Italy 2,099.88 0.92%
23 Vietnam 2,027.17 0.89%
24 United Kingdom 1,949.14 0.85%
25 South Africa 1,373.43 0.60%
26 Sweden 1,281.75 0.56%
27 Netherlands 1,135.22 0.50%
28 Laos 1,129.75 0.49%
29 Belgium 1,076.88 0.47%
30 Canada 1,064.42 0.47%
31 Kuwait 775.48 0.34%
32 Mexico 605.09 0.26%
33 New Zealand 587.80 0.26%
34 Spain 571.65 0.25%
35 Finland 363.98 0.16%
36 Austria 347.24 0.15%
37 Nigeria 343.50 0.15%
38 Ireland 262.93 0.12%
39 Denmark 245.15 0.11%
40 Hungary 221.50 0.10%
41 Poland 192.64 0.08%
42 Cambodia 175.95 0.08%
43 Czech Republic 160.48 0.07%
44 Iran 139.79 0.06%
45 Brunei Darussalam 132.01 0.06%
46 Portugal 55.56 0.02%
47 Slovenia 47.96 0.02%
48 Luxembourg 45.95 0.02%
49 Bulgaria 38.73 0.02%
50 Estonia 38.15 0.02%
Others 12,481.21 5.46%
Total Exports 228,498.07 100%
Unit: Million US$ Source: Bank of Thailand
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Bioclin Asia Ltd.
Anne-Claude Toral
158 Soi Ram Inthra 52/1
Khan Na Yao, Khan Na Yao
Bangkok 10230
NTCC – Corporate
Clearpack Thailand Co., Ltd.
Paul Harvinder
454 Soi Chokechaijongjumroen
Rama 3 Road
Bangpongpang, Yannawa
Bangkok 10120
Deutsche Bank AG
Frank Krings
63 Athenee Tower Floor
27-29 Wireless Road
Lumpini, Pathumwan
Bangkok 10330
Geonoise Thailand Co. Ltd.
Michel Rosmolen
The Regent
19/8 Sukhumvit Soi 69
KlongTan, Watt ana
Bangkok 10110
Natee International Law Offi ce Ltd.
Natee Thongdee
The Peninsula Plaza, Room no. 413, 4th
Floor
153 Ratchadamri
Lumpini, Pathumwan
Bangkok 10330
QAD (Thailand) Limited
Stefan de Haar
Unit 2301, 23rd Floor, Cyberworld
Tower A
90 Ratchadapisek Road
Huaykwang, Huaykwang
Bangkok 10310
Safecoms Network Security Consulting
Co., Ltd.
Bernard Collin
P.S. Tower, 11th Floor
36/31 Sukhumvit 21 Road (Asoke)
Klongtoey Nua, Watt ana
Bangkok 10110
Saxagon Limited (Thailand)
Kevin Snook
125 Soi Chan 32
Chan Road
Tungwatdon, Sathorn
Bangkok 10120
Town & Country Property Co., Ltd
Cees Cuijpers
63/10-11
Thanon Patt aya-Tai, Moo 10
Nongprue, Banglamung
Chonburi 20260
YCH (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Sjaak de Klein
128 Soi Chalongkrung 31
Lamplatiew, Ladkrabang
Bangkok 10520
VNU Exhibitions Asia Pacifi c Co., Ltd.
Gerard Leeuwenburgh
195 Empire Tower, 23rd Floor Room 2307
South Sathorn Road
Yannawa, Sathorn
Bangkok 10120
Welltech HealthCare Co., Ltd.
Wichai Chivakanit
183 Regent House, 19th Floor
Ratchadamri Road
Lumpini, Pathumwan
Bangkok 10330
New Members
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Commerce
Centara Watergate Pavillion Hotel
Bangkok
Wim N.M. Fagel
567 Ratchaprarop Road
Makkasan Ratchathewi
Bangkok 10400
eHealth Asia Co., Ltd.
Nicole Salverda
496-502 Amarin Plaza, 5th Floor
Ploenchit Road
Lumpini, Pathumwan
Bangkok 10330
MFX Asia Co., Ltd.
Coen de Laat
384/110 Moo 10
Nongprue, Banglamung
Chonburi 20150
onoff spices!
Onno Stienen
8/225 Mountainvill
Soi Mooban Smorprong
Hua Hin
Prachuabkirikhan 77110
New Ne Members e be s
NTCC – Individual
Aquafl ow B.V.
Ruud Jansen
Sandy Beach Condominium, 11th Floor
851/45 Regent Road
Cha-am
Phetchaburi 76120
Bert van Heesbeen
66/28 Soi Moo Baan Na
Nongkea, Hua Hin
Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110
Star Remedies B.V.
Micha Meuwessen
Sloterweg 150
1171 CV Badhoevedorp
The Netherlands
Vogue Train Co., Ltd.
Burnet Kloeth
59/77 Mooban Homeplace
Soi 140, Ramkamhaeng Road
Saphansoong, Saphansoong
Bangkok 10240
Beluthai – Corporate
Alsico
Gauthier Siau
1828 Sukhumvit Road
Bangchak, Phrakanong
10260 Bangkok
Bayer Thai Co., Ltd.
Celina Chew
Bayer Center
130/1 North Sathorn Road
Silom, Bangrak
Bangkok 10500
Millennium Hilton Bangkok
Dirk De Cuyper
123 Charoennakorn Road
Klongsan, Klongsan
10600 Bangkok
Olislaegers & De Creus
Frank Roose
Madison Building - 4th Floor
Culliganlaan 1 (a) Twin Squares
Diegem (Brussels)
B-1831 Belgium
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Pyramid Diamond Sawing Co.Ltd.
Jan Vloeberghs
15/5 Soi Nuanchan 44
Klongkum, Buengkum
Bangkok 10230
Rotarex (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Theerasit Jenkijpanichl
297 Wanglee Tower, 3rd Floor, unit C
Surawong Road
Suriyawong, Bangrak
Bangkok 10550
Rock Dril Asia Co., Ltd.
Rene Cordemans
28/1 M1 (street)
Bangsarae, Satt ahip
Chonburi 20250
Beluthai – Individual
Gidavi Co., Ltd.
Arnaud Derbaudrenghien
64 Moo 1
Nong Prue, Banglamung
Chonburi 20260
McInnis CIT Co., Ltd.
Antoine van Innis
Unit 7E Ariel Apartment
25, Sathorn Soi 13
Sahtorn, Sahtorn
Bangkok 10120
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Unilever earns “Best CSR Practice
in Asia 2012” award
The Unilever Thai Group of Companies recently received
international recognition for its massive “Take U Home” fl ood
recovery project, implemented in late 2011. Commenting on
the award, for “Best CSR Practice in Asia 2012” made at the
3rd Asia’s Best Employer Brand Awards 2012 in Singapore,
Mr. Bauke Rouwers, Chairman, said that “Take U home”
project was made possible by the team commitment
of all Unilever employees, the excellent relations the
company has built with local
stakeholders and its deep
roots in local communities
developed over the last
80 years. “Mobilising 10,000
volunteers, including
celebrities, the media and
government offi cials in such
a short period of time was a
tremendous achievement.
Then organising them to pack 350,000 Take U Home bags
fi lled with Unilever products, distribute these bags and
undertake clean up operations in aff ected communities was
amazing” explained Mr.Rouwers.
IVL Starts Operations
new Nigeria Plant
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), the
world’s leading vertically integrated Polyester Value
Chain producer, has commenced operation of its new
75,000 tonne per annum PET Solid State Polymerization
(SSP) facility, named Indorama PET (Nigeria) Ltd., in Port
Harcourt, Nigeria. The facility produces bott le grade PET
chips through Solid State Polymerization, the second stage
of the PET production process
after the initial chips formed
by a polycondensation process,
which can be ourced from
the company’s facilities in Asia
or Europe and shipped to
Nigeria for fi nal processing.
The plant, which utilizes stateof-the-art
Buhler SSP technology
from Germany, is the fi rst PET
plant in West Africa and provides IVL with the ability
to serve its major customers with global service on four
continents.
KIS Students excel at IB diploma
and win University Scholarships
The class of 2012 at KIS International School received
their IB Diploma results, which were outstanding. Of all
119,000 students across the world taking the IB Diploma
this year, 78% passed. However, an impressive 92% of KIS
IB Diploma students passed. KIS students also achieved 4
points p higher g average g total marks than other IB Diploma p
students d and d 45% of f KIS students d who h earned d the h Diploma
Dipl received total marks p placing g them in the top p 4% of all IB
Diploma p students worldwide! KIS g graduates who applied pp
for scholarships p at overseas universities received on
average g 50,000 US Dollars worth in scholarships p each. With
an IB Diploma p students can receive credits at universities in
the United States. One of KIS’ graduates received credits for
all of his courses, allowing him to start in the second year of
his US university. Congratulations Class of 2012!
Heineken presents “Sensation:
The Ocean of White”
Heineken gave Thailand its fi rst SENSATION, the worldclass
music and dance phenomenon that turned IMPACT
Arena into a gigantic dance fl oor under the theme “THE
OCEAN OF WHITE”. More than 10,000 clubbers in white
immersed themselves in the imaginative world of music
blessed with state-of-the-art production; cutt ing-edge
technologies and motion graphics with dazzling electronic
music from internationally-renowned DJs. At the climax of
the event ‘The Mix’, the audience was taken on a musical
News From Our Members
trip through history with a non-stop compilation of old
and new classics accompanied by a spectacular show along
with fi reworks and musical fountain
display, with the Heineken moment,
where the whole hall was lit up in green.
Together, all these elements created a
phenomenon that set SENSATION apart
from all other dance events. Those who
didn’t make it to the event can still enjoy
a recap of the fun at www.facebook.com
/heineken.
SI TOURS goes into
incentive organizer!
SI TOURS has been in tourism business for nearly 40 years
as in-bound ground handling tours and incentives. This
year (2012) it will introduce new services to cope with the
domestic demand. Recently we have supported several
companies/corporate organizations (domestically and
regionally) for their group seminar, meetings, and been able
to function as a one stop service organizer to encompass the
full range of demands. This demand is increasing therefore
SI TOURS has focused into organization as following:
MICE, team build and company incentive. In addition to
our regular service such as: ticketing service (airlines and
train), package tours and transfer services (coach and mini
van).
STV TRANSLATIONS BV
acquires Ochtarup Text & Copy
Known as an industry leader in business translations, STV
TRANSLATIONS brings in Ochtarup, a Swiss specialist in
diary translations, to take its business to new heights in the
translation industry. Olivier Keegel, STV’s MD, says: “The
addition of Ochtarup’s services will make STV’s position
in Switz erland stronger and, with a team of translators
specialized in diary, provide a broader range of service
to our worldwide customers.” Claudia Gandner, owner
of Ochtarup, states: “The acquisition of Ochtarup by STV
will provide a major benefi t to our existing customers. They
bring a level of expertise that will complement our core
services. I am confi dent that the acquisition will further
improve our service.” STV TRANSLATIONS (since 1979)
is a general translation agency with offi ces in Amsterdam
and Bangkok, and representatives in Paris, Oxford and
Washington. STV specializes in advertising, PR and
industrial & HR texts.
Philips announces winning idea
entries for The ‘+’ Project
Philips Electronics (Thailand) Ltd announced the winners
of The ‘+’ Project by Philips, a platform that enables people
in Thailand to share their ideas and collaborate to improve
the health and well-being of people and communities
across the country. The winning ideas will become real-life
Philips-led projects and will be implemented by working
together with the public and relevant stakeholders to tackle
concrete health and well-being issues faced by people in
Thailand. Philips, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary
in Thailand this year, has created this program to identify
day to day challenges Thais face and address them across
three topical domains: Access to Healthcare, Livable Cities
and Healthy Living. Philips
-led projects across three
topical domains: Access to
Healthcare ( Free Mobile
Health Check-up for
Seniors), Livable Cities
( Lighting for Health and
Well-being) and Healthy
Living ( Healthy Living
Application).
volume 3, 2012 31

Commerce
News From Our Members
BMS Gemini now off ers a full spectrum
of Psychometric Assessment
1. Gemini Competency Assessment (GCA): Any job role
can be profi led and normed by the selection of a set of
competencies from the 130 work competencies. Clients
receive a detailed competency and personality profi le in a
jargon-free report. 2. Gemini Ability Assessments (GAA):
Our system automatically adjusts questions posed to refl ect
the ability level of the person being assessed for three
diff erent tests: Administrative Ability, Numeric Ability,
Language Ability 3. Gemini 360 Review: A personal audit
in which a range of people with whom an individual works
is asked to evaluate his or her eff ectiveness. Platform: Fully
web-based while client can use the Gemini portal or setup
its own portal to conduct the above assessment(s). Pricing:
Flexible options for a single
report or packages. For more
information, please contact us
on gemhq@geminipersonnel.
com or call 02 650 8977
Town & Country Property Co., Ltd
| Patt aya – Thailand
Town & Country Property is one of Patt aya’s leading real
estate agents. At Town & Country Property, a dedicated
team of real estate professionals specialize in providing
high quality and value added services to international
and domestic buyers and sellers of Thailand properties.
Apart from general real estate; T&C also has a strong arm
in project developments. Recently T&C completed their
3rd residential project in its last phase with 13 luxury
4-bedrooms private pool villas; called “Whispering Palms”.
“Whispering Palms” is located on the outskirts of rural
Maprachan Lake area; one of the nicest parts of Patt aya
City. Conveniently close to the motorway and just 10-15
minutes from downtown city center and Patt aya beaches.
Starting price from THB 10,200,000.00 (freehold + fully
furnished) | THB 75,000.00 per month/Long-term rent. An
att ractive ‘secured’ rental program available upon request.
Going Green: Cutt ing
Condensation & Costs
Thermafl ex specialises in environmentally friendly
polyolefi n pipes and insulating materials. Thermafl ex
developed CFC-free insulation long before European
legislation banned these propellants. We focus fi rmly
on energy-saving solutions such as highly effi cient pipe
insulation for use in building services
(hot and chilled water) and thermally
insulated pipe systems for local
cooling networks, which have a
10 year guarantee! Increasing energy
effi ciency is the main aspect to which
the company has successfully pledged
itself. Thermafl ex-Flexalen has been
working with leading energy suppliers
to develop new solutions to increase
energy effi ciency in pipe networks.
Improved insulating properties and
planning criteria have led to reductions
in network losses of up to 40% and
energy cost reductions up to 50%.
Thermafl ex now off ers these solutions to the Thai
market with a guaranteed result regarding condensation
prevention, cost reduction and the best solution for our
environment.
Faber Flags Asia receives large fl ag
order from Royal Thai Navy
At the occasion of the 80th birthday of her Majesty the
Queen of Thailand and the 60th birthday of HRH the
Crown prince of Thailand, the Royal Household Bureau
created a special version of their respective personal fl ags.
The Royal Thai Navy awarded a contract to Faber Flags
to print 1500 each of these special edition fl ags, together
with 2500 Thai Flags. These fl ags are now decorating all
Thai Navy bases in the country and fl ying on all Thai Navy
vessels. Needless to say Faber
Flags was very proud and
honored to be awarded this
prestigious job.
Mazars in Thailand appoints
a New Audit Director.
Mazars in Thailand is pleased to announce the appointment
of new Audit director, Watchara Patt arapitak. Watchara
graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy
and a Master's Degree in Business Administration from
Chulalongkorn University. He has 13 years' experience
from Andersen, KPMG and Crowe Horwath in fi nancial
auditing and other related services i.e. internal audit and
due diligence review for specifi c purposes of many
businesses. His professional experience within the
profession includes responsibilities
for over 100 clients covering a wide
range of business activities such as
manufacturing, trading, real estate,
energy, foundation and other service
companies ( local and international
fi rms); moreover, he has provided
special training at a government
university. For more information,
please contact Watchara Patt arapitak.
AIA off ers one-of-a-kind
privileges for AIA customers
AIA joins hands with King Power Duty Free, to launch
the joint campaign of the year “A Majestic Life: Live the
Privileges” off ering above-expectation privileges and
services for AIA customers when travelling, which is a
way AIA Thailand thank its customers who have a lifestyle
involving frequent travel, and have a high disposable
income to match. AIA customers who meet requirements
for VIP status will receive King Power Member Card for
free which off ers special discounts at King Power duty free
shops up to 20% and exclusive services ranging
from round-trip limousine
service to airport concierge
service, buggy service,
Platinum lounge, reserved
parking fo r AIA at King
Power Duty Free Downtown,
etc. For additional information
about the privileges, please
contact AIA’s VIP Call Center
at 0-2353-8900 or King Power
call center at 0-2677-8899.
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Commerce
News From Our Members
All-4-Baby has opened fi rst store in
Thailand
Our company is specialized in development and import of
Baby Hardware Products such as strollers, car seats, cots,
door gates etc etc. We have developed our own brand
COOL KIDS and also import international brands such as
Maxi Cosi, Quinny and Beaba. For the past 14 years our
main distribution channel has been the department stores
all over Thailand, but we are very proud to announce that
we have opened our fi rst own store in Mega Bangna on May
3rd this year. In addition to our own line of products we
have tried to complete the range with a feeding line, toys
| and other essential products
for new babies from birth up
to the age of 3. Our total
fl oor space is 240 sqm
which makes it a rather
unique independent baby
store in Bangkok. We are
located on the second fl oor
of Mega Bangna in the Kids
Zone. For more information
please visit our website
www.all-4-baby.com
Introducing TMB One Bank, One
Account
TMB continues to reinforce its “Make THE Diff erence”
brand philosophy by empowering business customers
through an innovative enterprise solution, "One Bank,
One Account". With this new transactional banking
account, business customers will be able to leverage TMB’s
infrastructure to achieve greater transactional effi ciency
that provides superior liquidity management. One Bank,
One Account customers will no longer need to worry about
limitations of making inter-region transactions which
include deposit and withdrawals to and from this account
in other regions, even for their own check deposit. In other
words, business customers who use the service will be able
to make transactions on their One Bank, One Account at
any TMB branch as if it were their “home” branch.
SchuF MultiProbe Drain Valve
In recent years, there has been a signifi cant increase in
the use of Process Analytical Technology (PAT). This
technology helps to optimize manufacturing processes and
enables chemical processes to be monitored with PAT tools
such as IR- or Ultrasonic probes, where direct insertion into
a reactor vessel is required. Reactions can then be analyzed
in real time, providing immediate data on critical process
controlparameters. A major challenge in the use of PAT is
fi nding suitable entry points for the measuring technology
into reactors. SchuF has developed an innovative solution
to overcome this problem by
incorporating PAT technology into a
reactor bott om outlet valve. The
PAT probe is fi tt ed through the
valve actuator, stem and disc and
is directly exposed to the medium in
the reactor. Several types of PAT
probe can be accommodated in the
SchuF MultiProbe valve e.g. IR,
Raman, FBRM, and PVM probes.
More Information at: htt p://www.
schuf.com/products/Disc-Valves/irmultiprobe-valve
Asian Tigers Mobility, Myanmar in
operation
Asian Tigers Mobility, Myanmar is now fully operational
having offi cially opened its doors June of last year. We are
pleased to announce the successful handling of inbound
shipments into, and export shipments out of Myanmar.
Following the same high standards of service as our other
Asian Tigers Mobility group, and led by Mr. Ruud von
Martels with over 10 yrs experience
living /working in Myanmar, the Asian
Tigers’ team are ready to serve you.
For requests for assistance for
relocations from Thailand to Myanmar,
please contact: Mr. David De Vos, Sales
Manager. Tel: 02 6877894 Email: david.
devos@asiantigers-thailand.com. To
contact Ruud in Myanmar directly
offi ce Tel: 951 250 290 email: ruud.
vmartels@asiantigers-myanmar.com
Thai students set highest record at Shell
Eco-marathon Asia
The Shell Eco-marathon Asia 2012 was held during 4-7 July
2012 at Kuala Lumpur’s Sepang International Circuit, and
involved 119 student teams across Asia. 12 Thai teams from
9 educational institutes participated in the competition to
build vehicles that travel the farthest distance using the
least amount of energy. Team Luk Jao Mae Khlong Prapa
of Dhurakij Pundit University competing in the Prototype
category using Ethanol E100 emerged with the best run at
a mileage of 2,903 km/l, and surpassed the highest mileage
of 2,388.8 km/l achieved at the Shell Eco-marathon Europe
2012. Thai students won four awards in Prototype category
this year. Luk Jao Mae Khlong
Prapa, winner of Alternative
Petrol (gasoline) Fuel with a
fuel effi ciency of 2,903 km/l.
ATE.1, winner of Petrol
(gasoline) Fuel, 1,120 km/l and
Catode, winner of Batt ery
Electric 710.5 km/kWh Virgin
Runner-up of Petrol (gasoline)
Fuel, 714.7 km/l
DB Schenker in Thailand: Faster, more
reliable and more fl exible.
Schenker Thai off ers global transportation and many
logistics services with years of experiences to customize
your needs and provides friendly solutions for every mode.
The company provides a complete range of international
air and ocean freight services along with integrated
contract logistics and land transportation services. Now,
the company has launched special rates for LCL Direct
Consolidate, from Shanghai Port to Laem Chabang Port;
Selling Rate at USD20 W/M and if Volume over 10 cbm,
the rate will be USD 15 W/M. For more information, please
contact us Khun Piyaporn Chankasem, Customer services
Tel: +66 38 402 807 TO 14 EXT.311 or email to piyaporn.
chankasem@dbschenker.com
34 volume 3, 2012