“Sustainable Hospitality and Tourism Management: Beyond the Global Economic Recession”

SUIC held an International Tourism Conference at Vatel restaurant on the 14th and 15th May. The conference’s main theme revolved around “Sustainable Hospitality and Tourism Management: Beyond the Global Economic Recession”

The 2 day conference attracted keynote speakers from around the world including Mr David Hind, Head of Tourism, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK; Mr Laurent Botti, GEREM & Perpignan University, France; Mr Steve Burns, MA Tourism Programme Leader, Liverpool JMU, UK and Mr Fabrice Brechet, Managing Director, Salina Consultants, Thailand.

“Congratulations to SUIC's Hotel Management students”

SUIC's Hotel Management students won the 2nd prize of this competition with “Go Slow” concept, which doesn’t mean to move slowly but to take the time to appreciate the environment and to discover happiness with the simplest needs thereby stimulating harmony within society

The 2 days competition took place in Lyon, France and 10 Vatel schools around the world competed this year.

Multimedia Student Wins National Competition

Congratulations to Patcharaporn Arunsirichok, a third-year multimedia student who won a national art competition

After thorough consideration by a judging panel consisting of international and Thai knowledgeable artists and academics, Patcharaporn Arunsirichok was voted the winner of the “Young Artist of Thailand 2008” competition for her oil painting “The Residence”. She was entitled to the trophy, two tickets to London and cash prize of 100,000 baht.

Congratulations to BBA & BFA students

A competition was organized by Event Asia in conjunction with Naresuan University for teams of students to produce a video in French on promoting tourism in Thailand. The competition was open to all universities that have French Language Programs here in Thailand.

Silpakorn University International College entered two teams (A combined effort between the Multimedia and Hotel management programs), under the supervision of Aj Harinala and Aj Gabriel.

SUIC proved it’s expertise in both areas by winning both first and second prizes. The Winning Teams were announced at a cocktail reception event on Thursday 13th October.

Special guests of honor and judges included the French Embassy Cultural Attache, Mr Jean Charconnet, along with representatives from Alliance Francais and Gavroche Magazine.

Judges commented on the students’ fine achievements and congratulated SUIC on their students’ abilities.

First Prize: (Video topic : Thai Women )
Ms Tapanee Phongmaykin 'Kay' (3rd year student BBA Hospitality Management)
Mr Chanon Ketsuwan 'Non' (4th year student BBA Hospitality Management)
Mr Juldej Dejnoprat 'Mint' (3rd year student BFA Multimedia Design)


Second Prize: (Video topic : Bangkok Nightlife )
Ms Waraluck Wongwitdecha 'Rung' (3rd year student BBA Hospitality Management)
Mr Ratnachat Saibua 'Tik' (3rd year student BFA Multimedia Design)
Mr Saran Sirikasamsap 'Bank' (3rd year student BFA Multimedia Design)

Congratulations to Vatel's students on IFSH 2008 stage

A big congratulations to all SUIC students’ participating at the IFHS Exhibition (International Exhibition of Food & Drink, Hotel, Bakery, Restaurant & Foodservice Equipment, and Supplies & Service) and Cooking Contest;

Vatel Bangkok students demonstrated their skills at the highest level by competing with professionals from hotels as well as with other Hotel and Cooking schools. The students performed exceptionally well, beating many of the professionals and proving that Vatel Bangkok is the leading hotel school in Thailand.

In fact 4 out of the 6 teams from Vatel Bangkok were awarded Bronze Medals, an amazing achievement. Well done and SUIC is very proud of your success.

Category : Duck Free Style Dishes (Bronze Medal)
Contestant :
Mr. Montep Kamolsilp (3rd Year student)
Mr. Apisit Kanjanawuttisit (2nd Year student)

Category : World Innovative Fusion Cuisine Free Style (Bronze Medal)
Contestant :
Mr. Mathias Coise (1st Year student)
Mr. Pierre Lefebvre (1st Year student)
Ms. Alix Kientz (1st Year student)

Category : Dessert Plate (Bronze Medal)
Contestant : Ms. Sarita Kerdlarbphol (2nd Year student)

Category : French Cuisine & Wine Matching Contest (Bronze Medal)
Contestant :
Mr. Paramet Nateekanchanakul (3rd Year student)
Mr. Montep Kamolsilp (3rd Year student)
Ms. Warinthorn Photisuwan (3rd Year student)

Category : Hot Pasta Cooking Contest
Contestant : Ms. Varisa Sidnaren (2nd Year student)

Category : Western Set Food Contes (Certificate)
Contestant :
Mr. Paramet Boonyarittiwong (Vatel Restaurant)
Mr. Saharut Kamolpanus (4th Year student)
Mr. Patchara Siriphannon (3rd Year student)

‘International Tourism Trends – A Focus on Asia’

by Mr Francesco Frangialli

Mr Francesco Frangialli, Secretary-General of the UN World Tourism Organization visited Silpakorn University International College and presented a short lecture to students of the Hotel and Tourism Management program, which is a double degree with Institut Vatel, France.

The presentation also included representatives from the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, along with Managers from the Accor and Starwood Groups.

Mr Frangialli was in Bangkok to attend the ASEAN Tourism Forum and offered to conduct the presentation for educational purposes. The lecture was titled ‘International Tourism Trends – A Focus on Asia’.