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A publication of the Thai-Canadian Chamber of Commerce 10 / 2011

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The Voyageur is the monthly magazine of the Thai-Canadian Chamber of Commerce,covering all Thai-Canadian business, legal

and social news of interest to the membersand others who are active in expanding

Thai-Canadian bilateral trade.

Editor: Randy Shockley, Executive Director,

Thai-Canadian Chamber of Commerce

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Calendar of events: TCCC

CCBAUpcoming events in the region:

WHEN: Saturday, October 8, 2011; 6:30 pm – MidnightWHAT: Maple Leaf 50th Anniversary Friendship Ball & Silent AuctionWHERE: Four Seasons Hotel Ballroom PRICE: ‘Early Bird’ price - 3,000 baht until Sept. 16th, after Sept. 16th the ‘Standard’ price - 3,300 baht; table of 10 – 27,000 baht.

WHEN: Wednesday, October 19, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pmWHAT: Canuck Connections Joint Chambers Networking Night WHERE: Q-Bar (Sukhumvit/Soi 11) PRICE: 200 baht - Members; 400 baht - Non Members

WHEN: Friday, November 18, 2011; 6:30 pm – 9:00 pmWHAT: Eastern Seaboard Networking Night & Pre-Registration for Beaver Invitational Charity Golf Tournament WHERE: Tavern by the Sea, Amari Orchid Hotel- PattayaPRICE: Free for tournament players; 200 baht – Members; 400 baht – Non Members

WHEN: Saturday, November 19, 2011WHAT: 2nd Annual Beaver Invitational Charity Golf TournamentWHERE: Phoenix Golf Course – Near PattayaPRICE: Ticket price up to 31 Oct. - Baht 3,200 baht;

Ticket price Nov. 1 to Nov. 18. - Baht 3,500 baht

Philippines: www.cancham.com.ph WHEN: Thursday, October 20, 2011; 6:00 pmWHAT: Joint foreign Chambers Networking NightWhere: Marriott HotelPRICE: please register at www.cancham.com.ph

Japan: http://www.cccj.or.jpWHEN: Thursday, October 27, 2011; 5:00 - 8:00 pm WHAT: Canada Festival in TokyoWHERE: Canadian EmbassyPRICE: please visit www.cccj.or.jp for more information

Hong Kong: www.cancham.orgWHEN: Thursday, October 27, 2011; 12:30 - 2:00 pm WHAT: Attracting Talent In The New World of WorkWHERE: The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, 1301 Kinwick Centre, 32 Hollywood Road, CentralPRICE: HK$150 for members and HK$250 for non members

It’s time again for another great weekendon the beach and the golf course. Join us for the 2nd Annual Beaver Invita-

tional Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday,November 19, 2011 at Phoenix Golf Course near Pattaya. The Thai Canadian Chamber of Com-merce is again joining forces with the Flying Farangs Hockey Club to for support this great charity golf tournament. Fifty percent of net proceeds will be donated to charities supported by the TCCC ( Khun Mechai's Village Development Partnership: http://www.villagedevelopmentpartnership.org/vdp.asp) and the Flying Farangs (Thai Fund Foundation’s community projects: http://www.tff.or.th).

This event offers an exceptional oppor-tunity to promote your business to over 150 plus high-profile Thai and expatriate golfers and their guests. We greatly appreciate your support of this annual charity fund raising event and look forward to your participa-tion. Also, a networking and pre-registration event will be held on Friday, November 18, 2011 at the Amari’s ‘Tavern by the Sea’ from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Tournament enrollment forms can be obtained from the Thai-Canadian Chamber of Commerce Office at tccc@loxinfo.co.th or you may visit the Beaver Invitational website at www.beaverinvitational.com

THE 2ND ANNUALBEAVER INVITATIONAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

Saturday, November 19, 2011 - Phoenix Golf Club, Pattaya

2011/2012 TCCC Executives

Patron:His Excellency Ambassador Ron Hoffmann

President – John Casella Vice President – Ali Fancy

Vice President – John Stevens Secretary – Dr. Tim Cornwall Treasurer – Michael Howard

Executive Board:John Casella

Sranyoo ChanateNeil Chiu

Dr. Tim CornwallAli Fancy

Michael HowardRon LivingstonGeoff McIntyre

Alan NgSukanya Rattanavadee

John StevensDerek van Pelt

Embassy Representative:Ping Kitnikone

Advisors:Raymond Bodemer

Sam CohenSurachit Chanovan

Zoltan KosaDon Lavoie

Niccolo SozziPicharn Sukparangsee

Michael WhitePeter Van Haren

Executive Director:Randy Shockley

Thai-Canadian Chamber of Commerce139 Pan Road, Sethiwan Tower

9th floor, Bangkok 10500Tel: +66(0) 2266-6085-6Fax: +66(0) 2266-6087

Email: tccc@loxinfo.co.thWebsite: www.tccc.or.th

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On Saturday September 3, three vans, full of TCCC members and friends, left Mechai Viravaidya’s PDA complex on Sukhumvit Soi 12 to plant trees in the village of Baan Nong Phai located in Buriram’s Baan Nong Phai district. Being a Canadian road trip, the first stop was obviously a donut shop, so the vans pulled into a Daddy Dough outlet on Viphavadee Rangsit Road before making the 4-hour trip to Buriram.

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In Buriram, the group was joined by Les Walsh and Ray Bodemer with his family. Both had driven up independently as did five members of Derrick van Pelt’s Siam Wheels custom motorcycle

cruising troupe. Upon arriving at the village, participants were treated to lunch prepared by the villagers after which the project and its financing were explained to us. Details of the project, including the organization of village committees and initial stage operations, were displayed on charts hanging on the office walls. It was immediately evident to all that the village was taking this project very seriously. (For an explanation of the Village Development Partnership (VDP) concept, go to (http://www.tccc.or.th/contents/GENERAL/VDP-TOP-EN).) There’s nothing more frustrating than spending hours and hours organizing donation money only to see it pilfered or wasted away. To see how dedicated the villagers were to making the project work was heartwarming for us all. The TCCC over the past year has worked hard to raise donations for the Village Development Partnership project in Baan Nong Phai Village. One of the principles inherent in the VDP program is that the villagers have to “earn” the support of their financial partners (in this case, the TCCC). They do this by planting young saplings in their village early in the project’s life. For each sapling, a specified amount is “released” from

the accumulated donations and put into the village’s micro-credit bank, as capital for the bank. The more that saplings are planted, the higher the deposit into the bank. And this is where the participants of the TCCC road trip came in to play, because by going to the village during this selected weekend, and working alongside them to add to the trees they had already planted, we helped them to measurably increase the capital of the micro-credit bank. For the trip, most of the TCCC members dressed down as they would be getting their hands dirty; interestingly, the village members dressed up and the tree-planting site took on a festive-like atmosphere. People came from miles around to help plant trees, dig holes or just observe the goings on. One considerate villager even had an ice box full of cold water that he handed out to participants. The planting was done by a side road in an area full of rice and cassava fields. The sun shone, the villagers chipped in and the time just whizzed by. Sean Brady even went one further doing an inspection after all the planting was done to make sure the saplings had been properly secured into the ground. Quite a collection of characters converged on the tree-planting site: the village headman wearing his trademark cowboy hat was there, looking like he just walked off the set of a remake of The Magnificent Seven; then there was the villager, who with his dark

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1. Raymond Bodemer and family enjoying the event. 2. Tree planting crew group photo 3. Isaan’s “Iron Buffalo” 4. Sam Cohen,

Professional Hole Digger 5. Derek van Pelt inspecting Sean Brady’s work 6. Khun Sumon Cohen providing a tree with a little TLC. 7. Khun Premsiri Brady providing a helping hand 8. The guys who worked the hoe’s were our stars of the day! 9. Every helping hand was

appreciated on this day! 10. Baan Nong Phai villagers offered a saisin or holy tread to each guest 11. The All New 2011 ETAN Truck!

Who said the British Car Industry was dead? 12. Michael Howard leading the way 13. Les Walsh was hardest working man in Isaan

on this day 14. Village Chief welcoming the participants 15. Village orientation & review of accomplishments to date 16. Water deliver

team 17. The Village Chief’s support was greatly appreciated by the team

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sunglasses and multi-coloured checkered shawl looked like an Andaman sea pirate. We had heard that this particular part of Buriram was very poor, but we saw just a number of hard-working people trying to make a better lot for themselves. The villagers got a huge kick out of getting their photos taken with the TCCC participants – it seemed that everyone except the family pig made it into those group photos. The majority of the TCCC group stayed at the nearby Nang Rong Resort on Saturday night, which is operated by the same team that runs Cabbages and Condoms. They put on a great feast for dinner and participants enjoyed touring the factories on site, which Khun Mechai set up to allow nearby villagers to work closer to home without being forced to migrate to Bangkok to find work. The following morning there was more tree planting followed by a tour of the nearby forward-thinking Mechai Pattana School (many of the structures are made out of bamboo) before the group headed back to Bangkok. In describing the trip, TCCC Executive Director Randy Shockley said, “I want to thank Mr. Michael Howard for his leadership and focus in helping to bring the Chamber’s VDP initiative to life. It was clear from interacting with the village chief and village that they truly appreciated Michael’s efforts and the Chamber’s commitment to their small community of 400 people.” Contributing to the weekend’s outing were: Sean and Brady, Sam Cohen, Sylvie Roy & her son Simon, Erika Teo, Dusanee Promtan, Scott Murray, as well as the “Solution People” group comprised of Ananya Surangpimol, Warangrat Martnok, Duangchan , Suwannach i t , P i ya ra t Muakthaisong, Patchaya Panraksa, Peerapol Panraksa, Phudis and Seekong. If you weren’t able to make this trip, there will be future opportunities to visit the village. It’s a great weekend and the villagers do everything in their power to ensure a positive experience for all who participate. As Randy recapped, “When we arrived they had already prepared 700 tree planting holes and we were able to plant 800 trees in just under two hours during the first afternoon. The following morning we planted an additional 200 for a total of 1,000 trees on the trip.” And you know what; we could have planted a lot more… For additional information on the Mechai Pattana School, please go to: http://www.mechaifoundation.org/school.asp

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18. Taking a time-out for a group photo on the way to the tree planting site 19. The team enjoyed a comfortable stay at Cabbages

& Condoms 20. The Solutions People Company team of 7 were big contributors 21. The water boys did a great job in looking after

their guests 22. Simon delivering on his community service commitment 23. TCCC members & friends were treated to a great lunch

24. Siam Wheels road trip gang 25. The village’s children were certainly happy to see our arrival 26. Mechai Bamboo School

sign 27. Foot bridge leading to the main campus 28. Main Entrance to the Mechai Bamboo School 29. One of many class-

room structures 30. Typical Bamboo School classroom. 31. The school’s auditorium…the world’s largest bamboo geo-dome

32. Music classroom 33. One of several plants sharing the Cabbages & Condoms site 34. A variety of products are turned out at the local plant including ice skates !

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the Canadian Women’s Group over the years. The store does zero advertising, all its busi-ness comes from word of mouth, or articles like this one. Their profile has also been heightened by the work they do with numer-ous local charities and the sponsorship of golf tournaments. The hours are from 10:30-8pm Monday to Saturday, but if you are walking by late one evening you will often see Jesse, Victor, and their staff working hard into the night. Sundays, they take off, but much of that day is spent doing good work at the Gurdwara, the Sikh temple at the corner of Phaurat and Chakrapat Roads in Little India. Their only annual holiday is the two weeks they take off at Songkran. Rajawongse can make 30 suits and 150 shirts a day. Ninety percent of their clientele are foreigners and 80 percent of that group are from law enforcement with acronyms like FBI, CIA, and MI6. Rajawongse has a staff of 75 and three factories, which never mix or cross over, one make suits, one makes shirts and the other pants. Four staff work in the shop alongside Victor and Jesse. But Jesse and Victor aren’t only tailors, they are also hoteliers. In 1990, after renovat-ing their shop, they opened the Parkway Inn, a 26-room boutique hotel next to their tailor’s shop and this year they took a large minority share of the new Radisson Suites Bangkok on Sukhumvit Soi 11 (see review following this article). Btw, Rajawongse will sell you a bespoke suit for Bt12,000, fine quality, lightweight wool or cashmere, Italian blend. Trousers will cost you Bt2,500 and an Egyptian cotton shirt goes for Bt1,200.

Tailoring at its finest

(L-R) Victor & Jesse Gulati will dress you for success!

Choosing a good tailor in Thailand can be an agonizing decision. There are many tailors who will offer you fabulous deals, but their fabrics aren’t so fabulous and you won’t be doing any return business with them. However, if you visit Rajawongse, the father & son clothiers run by Jesse & Victor Gulati, chances are good you will keep coming back because of the quality of the material and the outstanding service.

Jesse’s father Iqbal, who hails from Sheikhupura, in India, near the Pakistani border, opened a textile shop in Ubon Ratchathani in 1961, turning it into a tailor’s shop as the

Vietnam War heated up. The shop was close to the US air force base, so at the height of the war business boomed, but then as the war wound down, the US Defense attaché requested that Iqbal relocate to Bangkok and in 1974 that’s what he did, ending up near Sukhumvit Soi 2, not far from the US embassy on Wireless Road (today it sits next to the Landmark Hotel). Jesse’s brother, Darshan Singh, moved to Bangkok with him, but after the family reno-vated the shop in 1990, he decided to strike out on his own, moving around the corner, opening up Raja’s Fashions at the entrance to Nana Plaza. Just like Rajawongse, his walls are lined with photos and name cards of famous customers. The two brothers simply have the best tailor shops in Thailand. Rajawongse has been visited by visiting statesmen, generals, spies and Secret Ser-vice agents. Both President Bushs have had suits designed by the Gulatis as has Senator John Kerry, former Homeland Security czar Tom Ridge, and Nancy Reagan even had a dress designed by them to match a curtain backdrop for a television interview she was giving. Prominent Canadians who have had suits made by the Gulatis include every ambassa-dor of recent memory, former Foreign Minister Lloyd Axworthy, former RCMP Commissioner Guiliano Zaccaradelli, former RCMP Commis-sioner and Head of Interpol Norman Inkster and former Albertan politician Dr Lyle Oberg (who recently opened C2DNA, Canada’s first private DNA testing clinic) as well as a number of RCMP officers, and municipal and provincial Canadian policemen. Jesse and Victor have also contributed generously to

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For visitors to Bangkok who seek a centrally located hotel with spacious and contemporary accommodations, consider staying at Rajawongse’s partner hotel, the Radisson Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit.

This new property is conveniently located near Rajawongse on Sukhumvit Soi 13, offering easy access to BTS Skytrain and MRT Subway stations. Guests at this hotel enjoy tra-ditional Thai hospitality, a range of modern amenities and exceptional on-site dining.

The twin tower Radisson is home to 150 spacious rooms and suites designed with contemporary styling and Thai flair. Each room at the hotel is equipped with a 42” LCD TV with interactive features, wireless keyboard Internet access and satellite channels. The hotel features a variety of amenities for the business or leisure traveller, including complimentary Wi-Fi, a Business Centre, a Fitness Centre and a rooftop pool with Jacuzzi. Ideal for business meetings, cocktail receptions and gala dinners, the Radisson features elegant, pillarless function space. The event room is equipped with audiovisual technology and has a dedicated staff. A pre-function area is also available. The hotel serves wood-fired pizzas as well as Thai, Indian and Western fare at the stylish Mauve restaurant, and tapas and cocktails at the Asqu bar. Aromas cafe serves popular Piazza d'Oro coffee and Dilmah tea, as well as freshly baked cakes and pastries. Internet access is available in all public areas as well. The hotel has a com-plimentary tuk-tuk service to whisk you to nearby BTS and MRT stations. The Radisson Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit is one of the finest hotels for discerning corporate and leisure travellers. Radisson Hotels & Resorts itself is one of the world’s leading, full-service hotel brands, offering vibrant contemporary and engaging hospitality defined by its “Yes, I Can!” service philosophy. It manages 415 properties in72 countries and is part of Carlson Hotels Worldwide, a leading global hotel company with more than 1,600 properties in 77 countries under the brands Radisson Hotels & Resorts, Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Country Inns & Suites by Carlson and Park Inn.

Radisson Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit

The Radisson Suites interior decoration offers a total luxury experience at a cost usually associated with six star hotel accommodation.

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This year, Thailand and Canada will celebrate the auspicious 50th an-niversary of diplomatic relations. Despite the 7,200-mile distance that separates us, both nations

enjoy longstanding and cordial relationship. The milestone of this relationship began when His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen of Thailand’s visit to Canada in 1967. Following Their Majesties’ memorable visit, there were several royal visits, includ-ing His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn in 1986, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn in 1997, and Her Royal Highness Princess Chulab-horn Mahidol, several times since 1989. As for the Prime Minister level, General Prem Tinsulanonda, paid an official visit in 1984, and Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai in 1994. Prime Ministers Pierre Trudeau and Jean Chrétien visited Thailand in 1983 and 1997 respectively. These state and official visits have helped nurture the close relationship between the two countries over the years. During the past years, Thai-Canadian relations have expanded both in breadth and depth, covering areas of mutual interest ranging from energy, foreign affairs, trade and investment, good governance, culture, edu-cation, to people-to-people contact. Some of these areas are elaborated below.

Trade and InvestmentCanada is Thailand’s 29th largest trading partner. In 2010, total volume of trade between the two countries amounted to approximately US$ 2.3 billion, the highest level in 10 years. This trend continues to rise significantly into 2011. Within the ASEAN region, Thailand is ranked first in trade and investment with Canada. Leading Thai exports to Canada include computer parts, electronics, and food products, particularly frozen seafood, and canned fruits. In November 2010, PTT Exploration and Production Public Co. Ltd. (PTTEP), a lead-ing Thai-operated petroleum exploration and

production public company made a US$ 2.3 billion investment in the oil sands of Alberta. PTTEP has acquired 40% shares of Statoil which currently holds 60% stake and oper-ates in the Kai Kos Dehseh (KKD) project of the Alberta oil sands. In September this year, PTTEP opened an office in Calgary to oversee its operations.

EducationCooperation in education is gaining promi-nence for Thai-Canadian relations. Many Thai universities have signed memorandums of understanding in various fields of studies with Canadian universities. This year in June, Thai universities participated in the 63rd NAFSA Annual Conference (Association of International Educators), an annual confer-ence attended by over 9,000 educators from all over the world, in Vancouver. A "Thai Night" event was hosted by four universities from Thailand: Mahidol University, Kasetsart University, Bangkok University and King Mongkut's University of Technol-ogy Thonburi at a local Thai restaurant in Vancouver. Approximately 180 partners and guests of the Thai universities participated in the event.

Cultural Activities to Mark the 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic RelationsThe Royal Thai Embassy in Ottawa and the Royal Consulate General in Vancouver have been actively involved with local cultural events all over Canada. This year, many of these gatherings were aimed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Thai-Canada diplomatic relations. The hot summer days of July did not deter scores of Canadians who visited the 8th Taste of Thailand Festival at the Toronto City Hall. Thai dance, Thai boxing and Thai music were performed to a captivated crowd in this multicultural metropolis. In Edmonton, the Thai pavilion received 1st place for the Thai cultural performances at the Edmonton Heritage Cultural Festival.

This event was supported by the Thai Consul General in Vancouver which also provided samples of Thai products to be displayed in its pavilion, such as OTOP* items and handicrafts. Thai food and entertainment during the festival attracted a large number of Canadians. People-to-People ContactCanada has been a prime destination for Thai tourists seeking to savour the natural wonders and local history, particularly the famous Niagara Falls, national parks, and historic cities. Canadians’ friendliness and kind hospitality are also another attraction for Thai visitors. Similarly, Thailand is a top destination for Canadians, receiving ap-proximately 170,000 visitors in 2010 alone. During the first six months of 2011, Thailand has already received 110,000 visitors from Canada, which is a 25 percent increase in number from the same period last year. As the 50th anniversary of Thai-Canadian diplomatic relations is celebrated, more people-to-peo-ple contact through tourism, education and cultural exchange would bring about closer ties and increase in trade and investment.

Forging a New ChapterThere are clear indications from the new gov-ernments in both countries to further promote the good relationship to a new height. Some of the initiatives include the promotion of more high-ranking official visits for this year and the near future and the establishment of the Canada-Thai Inter-parliamentary Group in the Canadian Parliament and the Canada-Thai Friendship Association. In light of the foregoing, it suffices to conclude that we are about to embark upon a new chapter of an even stronger relationship between Thailand and Canada.

*OTOP—One Tambon One Product—a government program supporting village-level entrepreneurship.

Marking 50 Years of Thai-Canadian Diplomatic RelationsBy H.E. Mr. Udomphol Ninnad, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to Canada

Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand during Their State Visit to Canada between 20-24 June 1967.

Thai educators and their counterparts at “Thai Night” in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Thai dancers at the Edmonton Heritage Cultural Festival, Alberta.

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It’s one of those days. Dad slumps across the dinner table clutching his chest, mother is starting to miscarry, daughter is having a seizure and baby is drinking from the drain-cleaner bottle. Keep calm everybody, let us consider our options and select the best plan of action!!!

By Dr. Michael Moreton

In each of the above scenarios it is im-portant to get to a hospital Emergency Department ASAP and in Bangkok and other cities in Thailand the logistics in doing so are no easy feat. Traffic jams

may make getting to the hospital difficult and if you summon an ambulance, it may double the time as it may have trouble getting to you. I used to love to ride the ambulances in Ottawa. We would get onto the Queensway, ease into the left lane, put on the lights and siren, and then slice through traffic like a hot knife through butter. It’s not quite like that in Bangkok. So the first decision you should make is whether you call an ambulance or get there using your own vehicle or a taxi. There are some situations where it is essential to call for help. If there was a fall or accident and there is a fear of bone injury, then the patient needs to be moved professionally. This is particularly important if there is any fear of spinal or neck injury. We think of pain in a negative way, but pain makes a lot of sense as it tells us how to behave. If you are experiencing significant pain when you try to move, then it is probably best to wait for help. However, in most cases time is a premium and the four cases that I mentioned above would need to get to the hospital as soon as possible. In most western cities the ambulance service is a city service and they will make the determination of which hospital to take you to, based partly on your preference but also on proximity and ER availability. Here in Bangkok, the police have ambulances, but if you use this service you may not have a

accident. In this manner our medical profes-sionals are able to navigate traffic much faster than conventional ambulance services and deliver critical medical care when and where it is most needed.

Air Ambulance Service - We combine highly trained medical personnel and state-of-the-art equipment with seasoned flight crews and expertly maintained aircraft to provide the best air ambulance service in Southeast Asia.

Dr. Michael Moreton trained as an obstetri-cian and gynecologist in Canada. After prac-ticing in the US and Canada for many years he went to China, where he established the first western-style maternity units in Beijing and Shanghai. He is currently International Medical Coordinator at the Bangkok Hospi-tals in Bangkok and Hua Hin. A prolific writer, Dr Moreton contributes a monthly column to the Bangkok Hospital eNews. He can be reached at Moreton@bgh.co.th

choice on where to go, and the default option is almost never an internationally accredited hospital. This is why it is important that you call the hospital of your choice—In the case of Bangkok Hospital, simply dial 1719. An expat mother showed me something years ago that I have recommended to all families. She kept in her laptop a medical history of each member of the family and details of any medication they were taking. She added the findings at any health check-up or other health care visits to her data base. Then, if any member of the family was taken to hospital she could access this information and show it to the treating doctor. A nice trick for the modern age is to email this document to yourself so that you can get it quickly on your smartphone.

Proper management in the first hours of trauma really can save lives.Bangkok Hospital’s medical escort services are among the most advanced in Southeast Asia, and our teams of doctors and nurses are available 24 hours a day to provide expert emergency care, medical evacuation and repatriation. At Bangkok Hospital, we offer our pa-tients emergency medical assistance both at the scene of the accident and in transit through a variety of state-of-the-art ambula-tory services.

Ambulance Service - Our ambulance ser-vice is dedicated to providing the highest levels of pre-hospital emergency care and patient transport for all general injuries.

Mobile CCU - Dedicated to treating patients suffering from heart attacks and coronary disease, our Mobile CCU enables us to assist patients more effectively during their transfer to Bangkok Heart Hospital. A cardiologist and cardiac nurse travel with the patient to administer critical aid and ensure that the proper medical equipment and specialists are standing by for the patient’s arrival.

Motorlance Service - To better facilitate emergency on-site assistance in Bangkok, we have enlisted a dedicated Motorlance service utilizing specially equipped motor-cycles to transfer doctors to the scene of an

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