พระบรมราชูปถัมภ์2008 - 2010
| President | Mr. Athueck Asvanund |
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| Vice-Presidents | Mrs. Bilaibhan Sampatisiri |
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| Leader, Natural History Section | Dr. Weerachai Nanakorn |
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| Honorary Secretary | Mr. Barent Springsted |
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| Honorary Treasurer | Mr. Suraya Supanwanich |
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| Honorary Editor, JSS |
Dr. Chris Baker |
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| Honorary Editor, NHB |
Dr. William Schaedla |
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| Members of Council | Mrs. Eileen Deeley Ms. Raksaswan Chrongchitpracharon Dr. Nirun Jivasantikarn Mr. Peter Laverick Mrs. Beatrix Latham Mr. James D Lehman H.E. Mr. Juan Manuel Lopez Nadal Mr. Paul Russell Ms. Anne Sutherland |
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POSITION: PRESIDENT Present occupation and position:
Vice-Chairman and Group General Counsel of True Corp. Plc. and its subsidiaries; Director and Group General Counsel of True Move (formerly TA ORANGE) and True Visions Plc. (formerly UBC Plc.) and their respective subsidiaries; Group General Counsel of C.P. Group Education: LL.M (Specialized in International Legal Studies), New York University Law School, NY., USA; Certificated in the Orientation Program in the US Legal System, Georgetown University, D.C., USA; LL.B (with Honors), Thammasat Law School, Bangkok; Triam Udom Suksa, Bangkok; St. Gabriel’s College, Bangkok Other experience, skills, and interests: President of The Siam Society 2006-2008; President of The Siam Society 1995-96; Vice President of the Society 1993-94, and 2002-04; Former (2004) Associate Judge of Central Court of Intellectual Properties and International Trade; Arbitration Panel of SEC; Special Lecturer for LL.M programs at Chulalongkorn Law School; Special Columnist; Curriculum Committee of Chamber of Commerce University Law School. Interests: Books, Photography, Nature, History, Ancient Coins.
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POSITION: VICE PRESIDENT Managing Director, Nai Lert Park Hotel Co., Ltd. (owning company of Nai Lert Park Bangkok — A Raffles International Hotel)
Education: - Mater Dei School, Bangkok, Thailand - St. George’s School of Switzerland, Montreux, Switzerland - Certificat de la Langue et la Littérature Française, La Sorbonne, L’Université de Paris, Paris, France - Bachelor of Arts (Foreign Languages), with Honours, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, U.S.A. Other experience, skills, and interests:
The Siam Society: - Former Council Member- Former Honorary Secretary (1992 -1996) - Former President (1998 - 2004), Elected by the membership to 3 executive terms, 1998-2000, 2000-2002 and 2002-2004 as the first woman president of The Siam Society.
Others: - Director, Nai Lert Co., Ltd. - Director, Lert-Sinn Foundation - Director, Nai Lert Phatana Co., Ltd - Independent Director and Audit Committee, Jasmine International Public Company Limited - President, The Elephant Alliance of Thailand - President, Treasure Our Elephants Fund - Committee, Library for Children and Youth Project, Ministry of Education - Member of Casa Asia's Scientific Committee, Barcelona, Spain - International Council, Asia Society.
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POSITION: LEADER, NATURAL HISTORY SECTION Present occupation and position:
Director, Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Education: B.Sc. (Biology) Chiang Mai University M.Sc. (Botany) Kasetsart University M.Ph & Ph.D. (Plant Systematics) City University of New York, Campus: The New York Botanical Garden. Other experience, skills, and interests: Writing articles about native Thai plants, Photographer, Hiker, Nature lover, and Gardening |
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POSITION: HONORARY SECRETARY BA in Business Administration from Colorado College, Colorado, USA
MA in Foreign Affairs (Southeast Asia) from Ohio University, Ohio, USA
Other experience, skills, and interests: Living in Asia since 1974 (Pakistan, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong) Former Council member (1989 - 1992) Member of lecture committee and travel committee (2002 - 2008) Peace Corps Volunteer in Thailand (1966 - 1968) Co-chaired a Siam Society program on collecting antique maps for the members Life member Thai Numismatic Association
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POSITION: HONORARY TREASURER Mr. Suraya Supanwanich
Present occupation and position: Business Executive at United Telecom Sales & Services Co., Ltd. as Deputy Managing Director Education: Master of Business Administration, Chulalongkorn University, 1985 Bachelor of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, 1982 Other experience, skills, and interests: Working experience mainly in Finance, Investment and Procurement in Banking and Telecom business Interest in many areas i.e. High Tech, Finance and Human culture, Cilvilization, Thai Heritage and Buddhism
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POSITION: HONORARY EDITOR, JSS Dr. Chris Baker Chris Baker was born in the UK, has a PhD from Cambridge University, and taught Asian history and politics at Cambridge in a previous life. In 1979, he moved to Thailand, and worked as technical director of a research firm, managing director of the leading ad agency, and marketing director for Johnnie Walker. Now he works independently as a writer, editor, and researcher. With Pasuk Phongpaichit, he has written A History of Thailand, 2005; Thailand: Economy and Politics, 1995, second edition 2002, which won the 1997 national research prize and has been published in Japanese; Thailand’s Boom and Bust, 1998; Thailand’s Crisis, 2000; Thaksin: The Business of Politics in Thailand, 2004; and Thai Capital after the Asian Crisis, 2008. They have translated works by Pridi Banomyong, leader of the 1932 revolution, Chatthip Nartsupha, King Rama V, Nidhi Eoseewong, and the Communist Party of Thailand. Currently they are working on a translation of the epic poem, Khun Chang Khun Phaen. |
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POSITION: HONORARY EDITOR, NHB Dr. William Schaedla Present occupation and position: Country Director, WWF Thailand Education: Degree Programs 2004 Doctor of Philosophy in Biology (Ecology), Arizona State University 1990 Bachelor of Science in Biology, Minor Anthroplogy, University of New Mexico Non degree Programs 2007 Effective Time Management, Leadership Management Incorporated Bangkok, Thailand 1998 Tropical Biology: An Ecological Approach (OTS 98-3) Organization for Tropical Studies, Costa Rica 1992 Technical and Cross-Cultural Training (Thailand) United States Peace Corps 1984 Primate Ecology and Behavior, School for Field Studies, Panama Other experience, skills, and interests: My experience includes contributions to a variety of conservation related ventures in Asia, Latin America, and the United States. In this regard, I have works with government, Nongovernmental, and academic capacities. Immediately prior to accepting my current position overseeing WWF’s activities in Thailand, I was part of the management team for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Wildlife Enforcement Network (ASEAN-WEN) Support Program, implemented by Wildlife Alliance (มูลนิธิเพื่อนป่า) I have also managed field crews charged with collecting and analyzing conservation and biodiversity data in Southeast Asia, Ecuador, and North America. My background includes three years of national park related work with the Peace Corps, field teaching on applied conservation techniques, and a Fulbright sponsored doctorate in tropical ecology. |
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POSITION: MEMBER OF COUNCIL Present occupation and position:
Recently retired from teaching position at the New International School of Thailand Education: B.Mus – University of Tennessee, U.S.A. Certificate – Vienna Academy of Music, Vienna, Austria Other experience, skills, and interests: |
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POSITION: MEMBER OF COUNCIL Present occupation and position:
Assistant Vice President (AVP) Department Head of Customer Development Department – Total Access Communivation Plc. (DTAC) Education: Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing University of Hartford, Connecticut USA Bachalors of Arts, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand Other experience, skills, and interests: Skills: Project Management, Plan initiative, Handle Multitasks Interests: History, Arts & Culture, Travel, Food, Fashion, Paining |
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POSITION: MEMBER OF COUNCIL President, Yonok Foundation Founder and President Emeritus, Yonok University Founder and Chair, American-Thai Foundation Education: B.S. Baylor University, Texas, USA; biology M.A., Texas A&M University, USA, wildlife Ph.D., Baylor University, education Other experience, skills, and interests: Teaching, sharing and some leading Communications and Human relations Some institutional advancement and development Like to travel and outdoor activities Enjoy music Enjoy reading and some writing |
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POSITION: MEMBER OF COUNCIL Mr. James D. Lehman
Present occupation and position: Retried USAID (13 Years) and Peace Corps (15 Years). Currently a NGO consultant, Manager of SEA Travel programs and a perpetual student of the Thai language. Education: B.A. School of International Service, Foreign Affairs, The American University, Washington, D.C. M.A. Applied Linguistics, University of Hawaii Other experience, skills, and interests: Since I began my overseas career in Thailand in 1967 as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Maesod, Tak, I have had the opportunity to work and live in nine Southeast and South Asia countries as well as a rather long cold year in the Baltics. I am a lifelong student of the history and languages of Southeast Asia. My major skills would be as a manager and organizer in a now – Western environment, of people and activities which lead to a positive outcome. The most new ording years of my carees were spent as a Peace Corps Director in five different countries. |
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POSITION: MEMBER OF COUNCIL Mr. Paul Russell Present occupation and position: Managing Director of Pacific Legal Group, a Thai international law firm which specializes in Thai Food and Drug Administration and Ministry of Agriculture regulatory matters. Education: Harvard University Law School, Cambridge, Mass. USA, LLB 1957 Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio, USA, AB (Hon.Pol.Sci) 1950 Western Reserve Academy, Hudson, Ohio USA 1946. Other experience, skills, and interests: Council Member and former Vice President of the Siam Society Executive Committee-Harvard Club of Thailand Founder and member of Board of AMCHAM Thailand Charitable Foundation Chairman of Healthcare Committee of American Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club of Bangkok South. Prior to moving to Thailand in 1990, over 25 years experience as a partner of leading law firms in the United States. |
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POSITION: MEMBER OF COUNCIL Ms. Anne Sutherland Present occupation and position: Retired Canadian Foreign Service and United Nations. Council Member and Honorary Librarian 2004-2008, Library volunteer since 2001 and member since 2000. Board member and Project Director of the Learning for Living Study project of the Ban Reng Khai Foundation, member of the National Museum Volunteers, the Thai Textile Society, the Foreign Correspondents Club, life member of Society Atelier Sarawak in Kuching, and warden for the Canadian Embassy. Education: University of Toronto B.Sc.N Graduate work in French Language and Literature at Laval University, Quebec City and University of Toronto. Diploma in Italian, University of Florence and working knowledge of Spanish. Other experience, skills, and interests: 30 year career in international development: 1969-1981 – Canadian International Development Agency, Ottawa – policy, planning and programme management. 1982-1985 and 1987-1989 – Counsellor (Development ) Canadian High Commissions in Sri Lanka and Malaysia. 1989-1997 – UNICEF Representative in the Lao PDR; awarded Friendship Medal by the Lao Government. Having lived and worked in Asia for 25 years, I am very interested in the preservation and documentation of Asian arts, traditions and culture. |
