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Area of Expertise
Tea processing and Innovation Sensory and Consumer study
Career
Lecturer of School of Agro-Industry Head of Tea and Coffee Institute
Studies and Research Papers
Selected Publications Amnaj Khaokhrueamuang, Piyaporn Chueamchaitrakun, Warinthorn Kachendecha, Yuki Tamari and Kazuyoshi Nakakoji. 2021. Functioning tourism interpretation on consumer products at the tourist generating region through tea tourism. International Journal of Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research. Volume 15, Number 3, 2021, 340-354.
S.Tongsai, A. Jangchud, K. Jangchud, V. Haruthaithanasan and P. Chueamchaitrakun. 2020. Descriptive sensory analysis of Chinese and Assam drinking green teas from Thailand influenced by varying durations of rolling and pan-firing processes. Agriculture and Natural Resources 54(5): 537-544.
Amnaj Khaokhrueamuang and Piyaporn Chueamchaitrakun. 2019. Tea Cultural Commodification in Sustainable Tourism: Perspectives from Thai and Japanese Farmer Exchange. Rajabhat Chiang Mai Research Journal (Special Issue): 104-117 p.
Piyaporn Chueamchaitrakun*, Dede R. Adawiyah and Witoon Prinyawiwatkul. 2018 Understanding Indonesia People: Consumer Acceptance and Emotions Study of Green Tea Products from Thailand. Current Applied Science and Technology, Vol 1 No . 37- 44 p.
Muhammad Rafiq, Piyaporn Chueamchaitrakun and Theerapong Theppakorn. 2018. Effectiveness of Physical Treatment to Inhibit Tea Cream Formation in Concentrated Black Tea. Food and Applied Bioscience Journal. (Special Issue) Volume 6. 12-17 p. Award 2019 Best paper award Tea Cultural Commodification in Sustainable Tourism: Perspectives from Thai and Japanese Farmer Exchange from The 1st ICRU International Conference Sustainable Community Development, February 18-20, 2019, Organized by Chiang Mai Rajabhat University. (Co-researcher)
Subjects for Speech:
Bundit Ungrangsee is a highly sought-after international conductor, with a career spanning 5 continents. He has appeared in front of leading orchestras such as the
Orchestra of St. Luke’s in New York, Utah Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, and the prestigious La Fenice Theatre in Venice. He has conducted more than
500 symphonic and operatic performances with more than 40 orchestras worldwide ( www.bunditmusic.com ). Recent engagements include concerts with: Pomeriggi
Musicali (Milan), Orchestra Sinfonica Siciliana in Palermo (Italy), Auckland Philharmonia (New Zealand), Orchestra Internazionale d'Italia (including an Asian tour), Malaysian
Philharmonic, Victoria Symphony (Canada), Cukurova Symphony (Turkey), Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra (Turkey), Seoul and Busan Philharmonic Orchestras (South Korea),
and the Orchestra di Roma e del Lazio (Rome). Future engagements in 2007 include invitations from orchestras in Italy, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, South Korea and Denmark.
Ungrangsee is also an active operatic conductor. He recently conducted a series of performances of Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore in Ascoli Piceno (Italy) and La Traviata in
a tour of South Korea. Other notable productions he has conducted are: Puccini’s Il Trittico (Australia), Strauss’ Die Fledermaus (USA), L’Elisir d’Amore (Ann Arbor, MI, USA),
and Verdi’s Aida (France).
In November 2005, Ungrangsee was one of three international conductors invited to actively take part in the historic development of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra into
a world-class musical institution. He was also given the post of Principal Guest Conductor of that orchestra and conducted numerous concerts with the orchestra. In June 2007,
he invited the orchestra to give a concert tour in his home country, Thailand.
In September 2002 Ungrangsee was named Laureate and Co-Winner in the inaugural Maazel-Vilar International Conductors' Competition, held at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
The prize, awarded by a distinguished panel of judges including Lorin Maazel, Kyung-Wha Chung, Glenn Dicterow and Krzysztof Penderecki, recognizes him as first among the
362 competitors from 40 countries in the competition. At the conclusion of the competition, Maazel told the audience, "You are seeing the future of classical music."
A Thai conductor of Chinese descent, Mr. Ungrangsee is the first Thai to have won awards in many prestigious international conducting competitions. Other competition
prizes include Winner of the International Competition for Young conductors in Lisbon, Portugal (1999). In 2002, he placed fourth among 37 conductors from over 20 nations
in the Hungarian TV-Radio International Conducting Competition in Budapest. He also was a semi-finalist in the prestigious Besancon Competition in France in 1998.
His previous conducting posts include: Cover Conductor of New York Philharmonic, Principal Guest Conductor of Charleston Symphony, Associate Conductor of the Utah
Symphony (USA); Music Director and Conductor of the Young Musicians Foundation (YMF) Debut Orchestra in Los Angeles; Apprentice Conductor of the Oregon Symphony
under James DePreist; and Assistant Conductor of the Santa Rosa Symphony.
Among the world-class artists with whom he has worked are Maxim Vengerov, Mikhail Pletnev, Julia Migenes, Joseph Alessi, the LaBeque Sisters, Paula Robison, Christopher
Parkening, Christine Brewer and Elmer Bernstein.
The Los Angeles Times has reviewed Ungrangsee as "commanding calm and poise...exhibiting impressive assurance on the podium...His reading unwound unhurriedly
and clearly, the patchwork drama made cogent and all the details noted, including pianissimo dynamics." The Charleston Post and Courier reviewed Ungrangsee as "display[ing] a
sure touch…leading a glorious performance-a model of rhythmic drive, dynamic control and pinpoint accuracy….delivering a truly thrilling performance that left the audience
breathless…. His reading, from beginning to end, was filled with deft touches that bespoke much attention to detail and phrasing."
In April 2004, Arabesque Records released an album of Mozart flute concertos conducted by Mr. Ungrangsee, featuring renowned soloist Paula Robison and the Charleston
Symphony Orchestra. The lush album, entitled "Mozart in Love," was produced by Grammy-award winning producer Adam Abeshouse. Just recently, in early 2005, Ungrangsee
was invited to become a Music Ambassador for Music in ME, an outreach organization that brings music to children in the Middle East.
In 1998, he received the Leonard Bernstein Conducting Fellowship and was invited to be one of only three Conducting Fellows at Tanglewood Music Center where he was
mentored by Jorma Panula and Seiji Ozawa. Earlier in the same year, he was among nine young conductors from around the world to participate in the Sibelius Academy
Conducting Masterclass at Carnegie Hall led by Esa-Pekka Salonen, Music Director of Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Among the teachers he recognizes as his main influences are world-renowned conducting teacher Jorma Panula and Maestro Lorin Maazel, Music Director of New York
Philharmonic Orchestra. Maestro Maazel has said of Bundit that “He is on his way to becoming a major force in the world of conducting,” and privately trained him over
the period of three years. Bundit received his Master's Degree in Conducting from the University of Michigan.
International publications that have profiled Mr. Ungrangsee include the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal Europe and American
Record Guide.
The Thai Government has recognized his achievements with the titles of "National Artist" (Silpathorn) and "Cultural Diplomat"
Studies and Research Papers
BOOKS
1. ทำสิ่งที่รัก ยังไงก็รุ่ง (How to Make Your Dreams Come True)
2. ดนตรีดีๆ ไม่มีกระได (Friendly Classics)
3. ต้องเป็นที่หนึ่งให้ได้ (Conduct Your Dreams)
4. สร้างคนไทยไปประดับโลก (world Class)
5. 30 วิธีเอาชนะโชคชะตา (The Luckiest Man in the World)
6. กฏแห่งความโชคดี (The Luckiest Man in the World Part 2)
CDs:
1. The Magic Of Mozart
2. Just Good Music
3. Just Romantic
4. Christmas Classics
5. Heavenly Music
6. Popular Jazz Favourites
7. Classic Meets Jazz
DVDs
1. Music of Fate
Subjects for Speech:
LEADERSHIP & TEAMWORK:
1. Harmonizing Your Organization
2. Inspired Leadership
INSPIRATION:
1. Dare to Dream
MIND MANAGEMENT
1. Think Like a Champion
2. World-Class Thinking
3. How to Set Goals and Achieve Them
4. On Becoming Excellent
MUSIC
1. Music Changes Lives
Career
Chief Executive Officer
DC Consultants & Marketing Communications Ltd.
DMG Books
Danai has more than 20 years of strategic PR and marketing communications experience, and has been consultant to such industries as aviation, automotive,
banking and finance, retail, environment, corporate social responsibilities, IT, insurance, tourism, social issues and government sector.
At present, Danai has been running the country’s leading public relations and marketing communications firm, DC Consultants, as well as a premier publishing
house under DMG brand for the past 16 years. In January 2007, Khun Danai set up a Human Resource Development Institute: DMG Academy aiming to blend the
philosophy and teachings of Lord Buddha to the modern management context.
Danai has served as an Executive Committee of Marketing Association of Thailand (MAT) in the period of 2002 – 2004. At present, he serves as a Board of Directors
of the Millennium World Peace Foundation (MWPF); Executive Committee of Public Relations department, Thai Rice Foundation under Royal Patronage; Committee
of the Classical Music Foundation under the Royal Patronage of HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana Krom Luang Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra; and the Executive Committee
of Advertising Association of Thailand for the year 2004 – 2006.
Studies and Research Papers
Danai Chanchaochai holds a master’s degree in marketing from Thammasat University and Gothenberg University, Sweden, and a BBA (First Honors) from Assumption
University. He graduated from Clayton High School, St. Louis, Missouri, as an AFS exchange student.
He is columnist for several leading publications in Thailand, including Bangkok Post, Than Sethakij, Manager Daily, BusinessThai, Kom Chad Luek, and Praew Magazine
and hosts radio shows under the topics of management and
self-development through Buddhism.
A well-known editor/translator for several best selling titles including The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness, Asian Branding, The Entrepreneur, Lateral
Marketing, King Bhumibhol Adulyadej of Thailand Book Series, King Bhumibhol and Dharma, to name just a few. The highly popular book with a focus on the concept
of ‘Dharma’ from a more Western perspective ‘Dharma Moments’is published with an introduction by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, “This book contains plentiful
contemporary advice in words that are easy to understand.”
He received Priew Awards as one of the top ten role models of Thailand and has been recently listed among Top 500 Society’s Prime Numbers (The essential Guide to the
Social Season 2005) by Thailand Tatler, together with 100 Young Execs 2005 by The Nation Newspaper.
He is the founder of Konrujai Club, the club that aims to spread the concept of modern Dharma and Vipassana meditation which everyone can apply into everyday life.
Apart from working life, Khun Danai dedicates his time for many social activities such as ‘Don’t Drive Drunk’ campaign; a campaign to enhance the perception about Aids,
and national campaign to encourage the reading habit.
Subjects for Speech:
Career
Founder of TheCoach, providing Executive Coaching services with current focus on High Impact Presentation Skills Workshop. Other focuses can
be tailored based on client needs.
Kriengsak Niratpattanasai is a Thai businessman and a founder of TheCoach (www.thaicoach.com). He is specializing in coaching groups and individuals on cross-cultural
management, presentation skills and leadership.
He has 25 years of experience in marketing, sales, general management and management consulting with multi-national corporations such as Citibank, DBS, DHL
Worldwide Express, Ericsson Communication and Kepner-Tregoe Inc. He has coached leading organizations such as; Amway, BASF, Big C, Citibank, GE Capital, KBANK, P&G,
Siam Gypsum, Sun Microsystems and TOTAL E&P.
Kriengsak writes “Bridging the Gap”, a weekly column that appears in the Business Section of the Bangkok Post every Monday. He is also an author of 6 business
management books on topics of: Selling, Coaching, Leadership skills, and Cross-Cultural Management. The latest book published in 2010 is High-Impact Presentation Skills.
He won the Marketing Award from Thammasart University and the Thailand Management Association in the year 2000 (Bronze Award - Service Category) for the successful
marketing plan of the housing loan campaign by DBS Thai Danu Bank. Kriengsak received his LL.B. degree from Ramkhamhaeng University.
Studies and Research Papers:
1) Bridging the Gap (English book)
2) Coaching by Story 1
3) Coaching by Story 2
4) Coaching by Story 3
5) High Impact Presentation (NEW)
And has been writing weekly column for Bangkok Post (column name: Bridging the Gap) and Post Today (in magazine section) on every Monday for over 10 years.
Subjects for Speech:
1) Executive Coaching (in many angles depending on needs)
2) Coaching by Question
3) Strengths-based coaching
4) Brain and Coaching
5) High Impact Presentation and Communication
6)Leadership
7) Cross cultural topics
Leslie has operationally opened 3 hotels and been involved in the re-launching after refurbishment of 2 other hotels. He has been involved in both pre-opening training and training of many hotels in the Asia Pacific & Middle-East regions. Leslie has worked in every department of a hotel and has been the General Manger of a property before turning to his passion, of training people and making people/organizations better.
Leslie has the President's/CEO's award for running the best Sales team in in the world for Sheraton Hotels and the “EIBTM - IT & ME Personality Award for Asia & Pacific”. Choudhury was General Manager for Tour East Singapore and held simultaneously the portfolio of Group Director of Marketing for the entire group. Under his leadership Tour East won numerous awards, and was a leader in the MICE arena.
He also served as Vice-President of the National Association of Travel Agents, President of SITE Singapore, advisor to Ngee Ann Poly Business school, Adjunct lecturer for Hospitality & Tourism school for Temasek Poly, on the advisory committee to the “National Tourism Plan” for Singapore Tourism Board, Advisor for the tourism blue print for Zhuhai government, Advisory Board of Radisson Hotels Internationals, consultant to Rosenbluth International, Cendant, Marriott, Four Seasons, Banyan Tree & Sun Island Shanghai Resort Group.
Leslie is certified in, NLP, Directive Communication Psychology, Positive Psychology, and the only person in Asia certified with 'CITE' status as one of 55 individuals worldwide recognized for his expertise in Incentives and Motivation. Leslie Choudhury has a BBA from the University of Hawaii, USA. He also has an MBA & PhD in Psychology from the University of Hard Knocks.
Leslie has been the CEO or GM of 4 different companies in the Hospitality & Tourism arena in 4 different countries, namely in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and China.
Leslie Choudhury is committed to the growth of individuals and companies. He will maximize you and your team's encounter into a life-changing experience that will transform your team into a commanding personal and corporate effectiveness.
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Leslie, when I first contacted you to customize a Program for Emirates Hotels & Resorts, I was not sure if our unique challenge could be handled by you and your team. I must say, having had both the Harbour & Green Lakes, go through your 2 weeks training , my staff and senior management have not stopped singing praises and I am personally pleased with not just the Impact and End Result but the forming of a culture we can now call our own. Thank You!
"The Corporate Culture training with Dr. Leslie Choudhury was definitely one of the most amazing experiences in my life. Leaving the class room with a WOW feeling every single day and being able to apply everything which has been taught in the classroom is one of the greatest things ever! Leslie is one of those people who can motivate you to the extreme- if he would tell you to jump out of the window and fly; you would do- because he made you believe you CAN. He’s an amazing person and so is the training- well structured, organized, full of examples, powerful, motivating, etc Thanks a lot for this eye-opener Leslie and Boooyaaaahhh! "
"This was the best training I have ever attended, it helped me both personally and professionally. I know this training met my needs and the needs of the Emirates Holidays team, not just motivational but life-changing - beyond mere words can truly describe......Thank you Leslie & Directive Communication International. "
"In 26 years of corporate life I have never had such training ever, it was pragmatic, extremely useful, with a macro view of the colours of the brain and how it processes information and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing your valuable inputs and for some real life experiences.. This will assist me in understanding my colleagues better and will work cohesively to achieve a positive result for EKH."
"Your style of instruction and giving of ' messages ' was quite profound. Subtle but profound. You are quite a showman and know how to hold an audience captive. Furthermore you encourage participation easily. I was pleased to see my silent colleagues speaking their minds. This was by far the best Training Course I have attended. I saw colleagues develop a new understanding and a new respect for one another."
"During the Corporate Culture training he amazed me with his way of speaking and communicating with us! He is a great speaker who knows what is he talking about and who knows the 'KNOW HOW'! He is a person who honestly enjoys life with passion and fun and at the same time he is able to make a huge positive influence on other people. I will definitely be able to use what I have learned from him in my personal and professional life! Leslie Choudhury is someone who has SOMETHING to say! If you heard him to talk once you will never forget him! Well....my only advice to get a chance to listen to him! "
"Leslie's conducted our training for our entire hotel company, and then also as follow-ups via email to keep the enthusiasm in our team going. Super ! Our Corporate Culture was put into place via his efforts. "
"I probably need to pinch myself to know that this is me. This Corporate Culture program has changed the way I think, the way I deal with people; I’m not impatient or stressed out like I used to be. Every situation now makes me pause to think of the appropriate way to address it. This culture program is a must. Thank you Leslie, Arthur and the entire team of Directive Communication International."
"Thank you Dr. Leslie for our 2 days sessions at Dusit Thani Manila for our management staff on Engagement coaching.. they thoroughly enjoyed and were left totally inspired ! "
Cheers!
"You and your team took me and my staff, who came from all different hotel brand companies and made them sing off the same page. What was done was truly remarkable. We all benefited from it. Thank You."
An astonishing man, the David Blaine of the training world and the Michael Jordan of all trainers, simply the best. What I learned best from Leslie is that you find what you seek and focus on. You will never see your true potential unless you apply what you learn. Also don't let other people take control of your life, your life is your own and only you yourself, can change that. Thank You Leslie!
The Corporate Culture training was Simple but Powerful. It also describes Leslie’s and attitude which is powerful and the examples he presented makes easy understanding and implementation. Leslie is a personality that can relate to any nationality with a twist of spicy humor blended into his style. This training is a must for any new organization or any organization going through change or growth.
"Believe it or not, your training is an answered prayer! We have been looking for someone who can motivate the staff from within, not through self-help but through powerful encouragements based on the Bible. Having Dr. Leslie do the job left no room for regret! His insights, style of delivery were superb! I was not bored for a single moment (even after attending 4 sessions!) Positive feedback keeps on coming! Great job Dr. Leslie it was a blessing to work with you and Cecilia."
Contact Information:
E-mail: leslie@lesliechoudhury.com , cecilia@lesliechoudhury.com
Web: www.lesliechoudhury.com , www.l-c-international.com
Hp: +65 9 171 7685 – Cecilia Chew – Director
Hp: +65 9 634 7354 - Leslie Choudhury - CEO
Career
He was a former Governor as well as Advisor of Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and also he used to serve as Acting Rector of Silpakorn University.
At present, he is a Secretary General of the Green Leaf Foundation (GLF) and also President of Community Based Tourism Institute (CBT- I). He is often invited to be guest speaker and lecturer by many institutions.
Education
Pradech holds a Master’s degree in Urban Design from Pratt institute, New York and Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Silpakorn university, Bangkok.
A well known tourism specialist, his focus is always on Sustainable Tourism Development. He has been serving as a resource person in tourism sector for World Tourism Organization
(UNWTO) for many yeas. He used to sit in the Program and Budget Committee of UNWTO as a representative of Ministry of Tourism and Sports. He was also a member of the National Legislative Assembly.
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Career
Area of Expertise
MICE, Convention Industry, General Management, Human Resources Management/Human Resources Development, Organization Development, Strategic Management, Management Innovation, Leadership, ASEAN & Business in ASEAN, Start-up & Business Management, and Global Business Model
Career
- Executive Director & Chairman of the Board, Thammasat Institute of Continuing Education & Human Resources - Full-time Faculty Member, Faculty of Architecture and Planning, Thammasat University
Studies and Research Papers
Promsit, S. (2019). Graduate Work-Readiness in Thailand In S. Dhakal, V. Prikshat, A. Nankervis and J. Burgess (Eds.), The Transition from Graduation to Work: Challenges and Strategies in the Twenty-First Century Asia Pacific and Beyond (pp. 203-220). Singapore: Springer
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Contact
E-mail: Surapit@ap.tu.ac.th
Mobile: 0849192529