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Canadian Business Success

Wednesday, May 26, 2010
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2010/2011 TCCC Executives
Patron:
His Excellency Ambassador Ron Hoffmann
President John Casella
Vice President Sranyoo Chanate
Vice President Ali Fancy
Secretary Dr. Tim Cornwall
Treasurer Michael Howard
Executive Board:
John Casella
Sranyoo Chanate
Neil Chiu
Dr. Tim Cornwall
Kobsak Duangdee
Ali Fancy
Michael Howard
Ron Livingston
Sukanya Rattanavadee
Niccolo Sozzi
John Stevens
Derek Van Pelt
Embassy Representative:
Greg Goldhawk
Advisors:
Raymond Bodemer
Sam Cohen
Surachit Chanovan
Don Lavoie
Luc Mtivier
Executive Director:
Randy Shockley
Thai-Canadian Chamber of Commerce
139 Pan Road, Sethiwan Tower
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TCCC
Calendar of events:
CCBA Upcoming events in the region:
WHEN: Wednesday. May 12, 2010; 11:30 am to 2:00 pm
WHAT: TCCC Speaker Luncheon with Mr. Bjorn Turmann, Author:
Public Speaking in the 21st Century: Much easier than you think
WHERE: Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok - Erawan Room
155/1 Soi Mahadlekluang 1, Rajdamri Rd.
PRICE: 700 Baht Members and 850 Baht Non-Members; Corporate Members can
use their 2010 luncheon vouchers.
WHEN: Monday, May 17 & Tuesday, May 18, 2010
WHAT: Canadian Commercial Mission to Lao PDR
WHERE: Lao Plaza Hotel, Vientiane and Ministries (tbd)
PRICE: Participants are expected to defray their own expenses
WHEN: Wednesday, May 19, 2010; 6:30 pm 8:30 pm
WHAT: Canuck Connections
WHERE: Venue to be announced to members via e-mail
PRICE: 200 baht Members; 400 baht Non Members
WHEN: Wednesday, May 26, 2010; 6:30 pm 10:00 pm
WHAT: 14th Business Excellence Awards (BEA) 2009
WHERE: Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit - Ballroom
PRICE: Individuals1,750 baht; Corporate Package -15,000 Baht (10 persons)
The Thai-Canadian Chamber of Commerce is Proud to Present
The14th Business Excellence Awards 2009

The Thai-Canadian Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you and your guests to attend
the BEA gala and ceremony to honor the winners of TCCCs 2009 Business Awards. This
series of awards recognizes the achievements, contributions and innovation of private and
public businesses trading or involved in business relations between Canada and Thailand.

Dont miss this exciting evening as we honor last years Canadian
business excellence in Thailand. Attendees also have a chance to
win 2 round trip tickets to Canada!

DATE: Wednesday, May 26, 2010
VENUE: Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit - Ballroom
TIME: Starting: 6:30 p.m. onward
Awards Ceremony: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
DRESS: Business Attire/Evening Wear
FORMAT: The 2009 BEA will continue to follow last years format revision that made this
recognition ceremony more exciting, faster paced and interactive. Event fea-
tures great jazz, free drinks (wine & beer) and wide array of heavy appetizers.
PRICE: Individual Tickets - 1,750 Baht
Corporate Package - 15,000 Baht;
includes 10 tickets, 2 bottles of premium wine and assigned waiter.
VIETNAM: www.canchamvietnam.org
WHEN: May 27-28, 2010
WHAT: Public Relations in Vietnam- Opportunities and Challenges to Creating Winning
Communication Strategies in Vietnam
WHERE: New World Hotel, Saigon
PRICE: Save US$100 if you register and pay before 21 Apr 2010
Additional 10% discount for members of CanCham
Additional 10% discount for groups of 3 or more
HONG KONG: www.cancham.org
WHEN: Saturday, May 8, 2010
WHAT: The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong & Macau Annual Ball 2010
WHERE: Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Hong Kong
PRICE: HK$2000 for members, HK$2000 for non-members, Couple: $1,900 (Per person)
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Community Activities
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Slovaks capture 16th
D
escribing the event, tournament
organizer and TCCC president
John Casella said, The Mekong
Cup takes place every year in the
middle of springtime once the
winter snows of Phuket have melted, giving
way to the smooth surface of the Amari Coral
Beach tennis courts and exposing the soft
underbelly of Patong Beach.
The Bangkok Thai Stix Ball Hockey Club
in conjunction with the International Street &
Ball Hockey Federation (http://www.isbhf.
com), the international body for the sport of
ball hockey organized the tournament. And
this year, Domenic Di Gironimo, President of
the ISBHF, came all the way from Toronto to
attend the event and helped John Casella
officiate.
The first tournament, played in 1995, was
a two-team showdown between Bangkok
and Kuala Lumpur. With that best-of-five
series knotted at two games a piece, the
championship was called due to darkness
with the score tied at one. Then last year, the
final between Slovakia and Hong Kong was
called and ruled a draw due to rain. So John
Casella decided to move the tournament to
March from May, the month it had always
been held, to avoid future rain-outs.
Participating teams this year included
Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Slovakia and
Bangkok. Hong Kong has dominated the
Mekong Cup in recent years and was expect-
ing to face the Slovaks again in the final this
year to truly sort out who was champion as
the rain-enforced tie last year left both teams
eager to establish their dominance.
But coming out of the round robin the
Slovaks were 4-0, Singapore 3-1, Hong
Kong 2-2, Tokyo 1-3 and Bangkok 0-4. The
Slovaks as the first seed then defeated To-
kyo the fourth seed in one semi-final, while
Singapore played with grit and determination
knocking off Hong Kong in the other semi-
final. Bangkok as the fifth seed, stood and
watched.
Given that the red-shirted UDD were
staging a mass rally in Bangkok on the day of
the tournament, it was fitting that the yellow-
shirted Slovakian team faced off against the
red-shirted Singapore Chili Crabs in the final,
and not surprisingly the yellow shirted Slova-
kians won 6-3 (their full name is HKL-MJM
Petralka).
The Thai Stix dominated Southeast Asian
ball hockey in the early part of this decade
winning the Mekong Cup from 2000-2002
and in 2004. But since then, wins have been
Phuket recentl y hosted the
si xt eent h annual Mekong
Cup International Ball Hockey
Tournament. This one-day event is
the biggest of its kind in Southeast
Asia. The five participating teams
played 5-on-5 (four out with a
goalie) in a round-robin format
with the top four teams advancing
to the semi-finals. A beachside
awards banquet/BBQ followed
the championship game, and
post-game celebrations spilled
over onto Patong Beach.
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Chamber Activities
TCCC Executive
Board Business
Planning Retreat
A
fter being elected at the An-
nual General Meeting on March
10th, it didnt take the new
TCCC Executive Board long
to get started on refining the
Chambers 2010 / 2011 business plan. This
annual business retreat provides for a focus
on assessing the risks and opportunities
associated with the Chambers business
plan as well as assessing new opportunities
to raise the Chambers profile. We thank
all of the participating board members and
advisors for taking time to offer their busi-
ness insights and ideas on improving the
Chambers operation.
Annual Mekong Cup
Front Row (L-R): Dr. Tim Cornwall-Secretary, Randy Shockley - Executive Director, Sukanya Rattanavadee
- Director, John Casella - President and Greg Goldhawk - Embassy Advisor
Back Row (L-R): Sranyoo Chanate - Vice President, Mr. Michael Howard - Treasurer, Neil Chiu - Director,
Ron Livingston - Director, John Stevens- Director, Derek Van Pelt - Director, Surachit Chanovan - Advisor,
Sam Cohen - Advisor and Ali Fancy - Vice President
TCCC Executive Board Business
Planning Retreat Bangkok
Marriott Resort & Spa
Sunday, March 28, 2010
few and far between. The Thai Stix team is a
close-knit group both on-and-off the court.
Ball hockey developed in North America as
a way that ice hockey players could keep in
shape during the summer months when ice
time was scarce. Some of the Thai Stix also
play ice hockey with the Flying Farangs but
they admit that as they get older, they find it
tougher to play ball hockey because of the
greater demands it puts on their cardiovas-
cular system. Because of the heat and the
nature of the game - you can't float like you
can in ice hockey - it is a very demanding
workout.
John Stevens, one of the longest serving
members, and the captain of the Thai Stix,
explains his passion for the game: "First, it
has to do with carrying on the great hockey
tradition that almost every Canadian shares.
Second, the thrill of playing in a tropical
climate is quite bizarre. Third, is the sheer
excitement of the game that you have loved
since you were a little kid. It gets in your blood
very quickly."
The Mekong Cup also supports a very
worthy cause with a charity auction held at
the banquet dinner, which has been able to
raise more than THB200,000 for the Vivian
Slot Scholarship Fund (http://www.unizg.hr/
vivianscholarship), named after the daughter
of a Hong Kong/Singapore ball hockey player
who unfortunately lost her life in the 2004
tsunami while visiting Phuket on holiday with
her family.
The Thai Stix are regrouping and plan to
play in the Canton Cup (Hong Kong) Tourna-
ment in May and the Yamato Cup (Tokyo)
Tournament in October. They practice every
Thursday evening, or late Saturday afternoon
(or both), at the British Club. If you wish to
learn more about ball hockey contact John
Stevens at bkkballhockey@gmail.com.
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Margaret lives in Collingwood and is a
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ter, Catherine and a son, Ryan.
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Chamber Activities
Asi a-based Canadi an author
and publ i c speaki ng coach,
Bjorn Turmann celebrated the
launch of his two new books at
the Thai-Canadian Chamber of
Commerce networking event on
Wednesday, February 17th at the
British Club.
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shows how all of us, regardless of language, culture or education, can
become powerful speakers and leaders.
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success has been held back by outdated, ineffective ways of
communicating. Using case studies from his coaching and workshops
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at its May 12, 2010 luncheon to
be held at Bangkoks Courtyard
by Marriott Hotel from 11:30 AM to 2:00
PM. Please make sure you take time to
hear his motivational presentation on public
speaking.
Bjorn is among the few authors to have
released a work of fiction (his third) and a
book of non-fiction on the same day. I
guess you could say I am pretty obsessed
Bjorn Turmann: Canadian Author and
Speaker, launches two new books
with the written and spoken word, said
Turmann, when asked about his work as
both a writer and a speaking coach. I find
a lot of similarities between crafting stories
and helping my corporate clients with their
communications problems. Stories need
memorable characters and a unique plot in
order to be compelling. Likewise, a strong
speech or presentation needs a good story
and a unique strategy in order to be compel-
ling. I spend my time developing both.
Turmann describes his new books as
journeys. My public speaking clients
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Welcome New
TCCC Members
Corporate Members:
LogiSense Corporation
REDEV Properties
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
Siam Wheels Co., Ltd.
Individual Members
Mr. Douglas McInnes
Mr. Andrew M. Scarry
Mr. Timothy Williams
come from so many different industries and
cultures. People with experiences so different
from my own. I find a lot of their stories very
intriguing. Some of what they tell me ends up
in my fiction.
Arriving to Asia from his hometown of
Vancouver, British Columbia, in 1993, Tur-
mann immediately immersed himself in the
Asia adventure. Anyone who has left home
knows that this can be both frightening and
inspiring. Making my way to Asia definitely
inspired me to explore. There are endless
stories to tell when you live here. My work is
a reflection of that.
His new novel, The Last Tobacco Shop
in the World, is set on the island of Jarangwa
in the Andaman Sea in the year 2040 (see
synopsis below). Although its set in the
future, its definitely not science fiction, says
Turmann. The island has one hotel on it a
hotel that looks more like 1940 than 2040. Its
a tiny island with characters who all contribute
to the mystery of the place. Its definitely Or-
wellian, perhaps even utopia-like. I am trying
to adapt the book to a film and the storys
pacing has already made readers comment
on its potential for the screen. Now I just have
to find an island to stand in for my fictitious
Jarangwa!
Speaking Energy: Public Speaking for Hu-
mansFinally! is the first in a series of public
speaking books that Turmann has planned
for the next couple of years. I am actually
trying to change the phrase public speaking
to a much more 21st century phrase, human
speaking. Public speaking is outdated. Hu-
man speaking is never outdated. (See the
belowing synopsis of the book). The book
has received some strong reviews. Professor
Grant McCracken of MIT said that its Vivid,
human, interesting, well and clearly written...
will make each of us a better communicator
and the corporation a happier, more efficient
place. The famed National Speakers Bureau
in the United States praised the book for its
ability to teach us all to lead.
Communications is at the heart of every-
thing we do in life. I want to inspire people
to think about not only public speaking in a
different way, but our daily communications
with everyone we come in to contact with as
well be it home, office, family, friends, etc.
Im not interested in how we speak, Im
interested in why we speak. Those are two
very different approaches. My coaching never
involves rules. Finding human connection
is not an exact science. I never approach it
as such. Its free flow and all of us have the
potential to be a memorable speaker.
In Thailand, Turmanns books are avail-
able at selected Asia Books outlets as well
as on-line and on Kindle.
Speaking Energy: Public Speaking for
HumansFinally!
Bjorn Turmann has spent almost two de-
cades trying to understand this mystery
called public speaking. A former Microsoft
executive based in Asia, Turmann overcame
his speaking fear by dismantling the rules that
made public speaking so stressful for him
and for the majority of other humans on the
planet. The result is an inspiring, engaging
book that shows how all of us, regardless of
language, culture or education, can become
powerful speakers and leaders.
Speaking Energy: Public Speaking for
HumansFinally! is a book for the 21st
century communicator, for individuals or
companies whose success has been held
back by outdated, ineffective ways of com-
municating. Using case studies from his
coaching and workshops with clients from
over thirty countries, Bjorn Turmann offers a
unique global perspective on a challenging
human practice. With fascinating insights
and practical teaching, Speaking Energy
will motivate you to go on your own public
speaking journey.
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The Last Tobacco Shop in the World
The Last Tobacco Shop in the World Its the
year 2040 and Anton Brick finds isolation on
Rabbit Island more appealing than his job
as a syrup monkey chasing fringe supplies
of oil in Iraq. With the world under pressure
from plagues and controlling government
forces, Anton encounters a tobacco lawyer
pitching a job on Jarangwa, a tiny slice of
post-tsunami apocalyptica in the Andaman
Sea. Putting further distance between himself
and the challenge of his troubled relation-
ships, Anton lands on autonomous Jarangwa
inspired by the promise of a large salary, only
to discover an enigmatic island governed
by complex personalities and frightening
personal ambitions.
As told through the engaging, often comi-
cal impressions of Antons unique first- per-
son narrative, The Last Tobacco Shop in the
World is off-beat future fiction that interprets
several of todays most relevant modern is-
sues with Orwellian-like zeal, producing a
highly imaginative, entertaining story that is
both richly poignant and darkly intense.
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Community News
By Krystal Crosby
C
anada was the ultimate host for the
Winter Olympics. The Canadians
were praised for being hospitable
and friendly. Major roads were shut
down and turned into outdoor party venues.
High-fives and hugs were given out to anyone
that happened to walk by. You could become
best friends with someone from Switzerland
or Australia after only knowing them for five
minutes.
I was working in the heart of downtown
Vancouver, beside Canada Hockey Place. I
was fortunate enough to get the full Olympic
experience. There was an overall feel of joy,
acceptance, and comradery.
Two days after the Olympics ended,
I hopped on a plane to arrive in Bangkok
just in time for the annual Snow Ball. From
personal experience, I can say that the team
that planned the ball was able to capture the
tone of the real Olympics quite well.
At the Olympics-themed ball, fun was
had by all; with activities for all ages. Guests
were welcomed by a giant ice sculpture In-
shuksuk, which was the logo of the Olympics.
Photographs were taken, and everyone got
a copy as a souvenir to remember the event
by. Guests then entered in through the doors,
which were framed by two very large torches
and Olympic rings, and were immediately
given refreshments.
Once inside, the guests could bid on their
favourite auction items and take part in the
biathlon. The biathlon consisted of shooting
foam darts through Olympic rings, and try-
ing to score goals on a team Canada goalie.
Points were added together, and the gold
P
assport Canada pl ans to
launch an ePassport in 2012,
and in the meantime it wants
to hear Canadians' thoughts
on the issue including
revised fees.
The new passport will be little changed
in appearance but will contain an elec-
tronic chip encoded with the bearer's
name, gender, and date and place of
birth, as well as a digital portrait of the
traveller's face.
medal winners were Ambassador Ron Hoff-
mann for men, and Kip Peters for women.
The cowbell rang, indicating dinnertime,
and everyone headed in. Once everyone was
seated, the theme song of the Vancouver
Olympics I Believe, blasted through the
air, as the Olympic torch and Canadian and
Thai flags relayed to the front stage. The
Club Canada Thailand Celebrates
the Winter Olympics
cauldron was lit, and the main part of the
event began.
The food and desserts were delicious,
but the main attraction was the beautiful ice
bar. At only 100 baht per shot, vodka flowed
from the ice luge into commemorative shot
glasses. The DJ helped get the party started
by playing some dance music. Between the
dance floor and the bar, everyone had a place
to catch up with friends, and even make
some new ones.
Just like at the real Olympics, people of
different nations and experiences got to-
gether to celebrate diversity and excellence.
Even though we are spread out across the
earth, a single event like the Olympics can
bring people together. I have never been more
proud to be Canadian.
Ambassador Hoffmann receiving his gold medal
Father and daughter making memories at the Ice
Bar
"The use of ePassports will allow Canada
to follow international standards in the field of
passport security to protect our borders and
maintain the ease of international travel that
Canadians currently enjoy," Passport Canada
said in a release.
With the launch of the new passport, Ca-
nadians will also be able to choose whether
they want a passport valid for 10 years or
for the current five-year period. Along with
the changes will come new fees a
development that requires consultation
with Canadians, under the User Fees Act,
according to the agency.
Canadians are asked to fill out an on-
line questionnaire on Passport Canada's
website by May 7. The comments will be
considered in the development of the new
passport and its fees.
Canadian ePassports to launch in 2012
Chips to enhance security, fees to change
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 11:26 AM ET CBC News
May 2010
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Community News
KIS
International School is cur-
rently accepting applications
for their generous secondary
school academic scholarships for 2010
- 2011/2012. KIS scholarships are well
respected in the international school com-
munity and are awarded in order to recognize
academic excellence and open up the world
of International Baccalaureate thinking to de-
serving candidates. This year, KIS is offering
two independent scholarships, both of which
grant full tuition to the winning students.
The IB Middle Years Programme is de-
signed to help students find a sense of be-
longing in the ever-changing and increasingly
interrelated world and to foster a positive at-
titude to learning. KIS Grade 6 Middle Years
Programme scholarship will be awarded to
one Grade 6 / Year 7 student aged 10 / 11
(currently studying in Grade 5 / Year 6) and
will cover all tuition costs for one academic
year.
The 1 Million Baht Diploma Scholarship
from KIS International School opens the
door to many of the worlds best Universi-
ties for academically strong and committed
students. Teenagers currently aged 15 or 16
years old can apply to compete for the grant
of the full IB Diploma Programme at KIS.
Both scholarships are open to applicants
of all nationalities who are fluent in English.
Applicants should also be academically
strong, well-rounded students and will be
required to sit an exam and undergo an inter-
view as part of the application process. Can-
didates who do not receive the scholarships
but who do perform above expectations may
be eligible for a partial scholarship.
Full conditions and details of the scholar-
ships can be found at www.kis.ac.th
Super Students Eager to win
Scholarships at KIS International School
KIS International School is an IB world school authorized to offer all three IB Programmes-
the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and the IB Diploma Programme.
The school was established in 1998 from the vision of a team of enthusiastic and dedicated
partners and parents who sought to develop a quality international school for students in
Bangkok. KIS International School is licensed by the Thai Ministry of Education. It is an
active member of the International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT). KIS is authorised
by the International Baccalaureate is an accredited member of the Council of International
Schools (CIS) and is an affiliate of Washington International School (WIS).
Contact:
Aine Girn, Business Development & Communications Manager
Tel: 02-274-3444 ext. 4125, Email: aine@kis.ac.th