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Partners & Sponsors in Thailand
Sheldon Floyd Shaeffer, Director of UNESCO Bangkok, (right) with Philip Bergstrom
Prof. Khunying Suchada Kiranandana, President of Chulalongkorn University, with H.E. Dr. Herbert Traxl
Prof. Chalat Suanwela, Chairman of the University Council of Chulalongkorn University
Prof. Tatchai Sumitra, former President of Chulalongkorn University, with Nobel Laureate Prof. Zhores I. Alferov
Prof. Naris Chaiyasoot, former Rector of Thammasat University
Prof. Noranit Setabutr, Secretary General of King Prajadhipok's Institute, Dr. Paiboon Wattanasiritham, Chairperson of the Community Organisations Development Institute and Prof. Vanchai Vantanasapt, Director at King Prajadhipok's Institute, with H.E. Dr. Herbert Traxl
Prof. Jean-Louis Armand, President of the Asian Institute of Technology
Mario T. Tabucanon, Provost of the Asian Institute of Technology, with Dame Anita Roddick, Faculty members of AIT and staff members of the International Peace Foundation
LTG Tanongsuk Tuvinun, Superintendent of the National Defense College, with HSH Prince Alfred of Liechtenstein and Father Joseph H. Maier
Costas Paris, President of the Forgein Correspondent's Club of Thailand, with Uwe Morawetz, Nobel Laureate H.E. Prof. Jose Ramos-Horta and Jeanne Marie Hallacy
Keith B. Wecker, former Headmaster of the New International School of Thailand, with Nobel Laureate Dr. Richard J. Roberts and Uwe Morawetz
Prof. Prasert Sobhon, former Dean of the Faculty of Science of Mahidol University, with Nobel Laurete Prof. Robert Huber
Atchara Tejapaibul, President of the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Foundation, and Somtow Sucharitkul, Artistic Director of the Bangkok Opera Foundation, with Uwe Morawetz and Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, President of Toshiba Thailand
Randy Howard, Senior Vice President of Unocal Thailand, Police General Pow Sarasin, Board Member of Kasikornbank, H.E. Anand Panyarachun, Uwe Morawetz, Jimmy Sng, Regional Manager of Austrian Airlines, and Tim Isaac, Vice Chairman of Ogilvy Asia Pacific
Banthoon Lamsam, CEO of Kasikornbank
Bonyong Lamsam, Chairman of Kasikornbank, with Uwe Morawetz and Prof. Khunying Suchada Kiranandana
Randy Howard, Senior Vice President of Unocal Thailand, with Uwe Morawetz
Maximilian Pleyer, Resident Manager of the Dusit Thani, with Nobel Laureate H.E. Prof. Jose Ramos-Horta and Uwe Morawetz
Dr. Frank Roesler, President of BMW Group Thailand, and Mrs. Roesler with Uwe Morawetz
Karl-Heinz Heckhausen, President of DaimlerChrysler Thailand, with Ismael Ivo
Amal Naj, Country Manager of Pfizer (Thailand), with Nobel Laureate Prof. Ferid Murad
Ivan Chu, former Regional Manager of Cathay Pacific Airways (left), and Prajak Burarak, General Manager of American Airlines (right), with Prof. Naris Chaiyasoot, HSH Prince Alfred and HSH Princess Raffaella of Liechtenstein, Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Uwe Morawetz and Dr. Mark Tamthai
Gordon Huntly, Country Manager of American Express (Thai), with HSH Prince Alfred of Liechtenstein and Uwe Morawetz
Taizo Nishimuro, Chairman of the Board of Toshiba Corporation and Dr. Korn Suriyasat, former Chairman of Thai Toshiba Group
H.E. Dr. Surakiart Sathirathai, Deputy Prime Minister, with Dr. Hans Blix
H.E. Korn Thapparansi, Minister of Science and Technology, with Nobel Laureates Prof. Jean-Marie Lehn and Prof. Robert C. Richardson
Prof. Pairash Thajchayapong, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Science and Technology, with Nobel Laureate Prof. Jean-Marie Lehn
Dr. Manoon Aramrattana, Secretary General of the Office of Atoms for Peace, with Nobel Laureate Prof. Riccardo Giacconi
Prof. Khunying Sumonta Promboon, President of the Science Society of Thailand, with Nobel Laureates Prof. Jerome I. Friedman and Prof. Peter Agre
Prof. Chalat Suanwela, Chairman of the University Council of Chulalongkorn University
Prof. Khunying Suchada Kiranandana, President of Chulalongkorn University, with Nobel Laureate Prof. Riccardo Giacconi
Prof. Pornchai Matangkasombut, President of Mahidol University
Adrian J. Watts, Secondary School Principal of the New International School of Thailand, with Dr. Hans Blix
Ian Williams, President of the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand, with H.E. Dr. Herbert Traxl
Prof. Theerawat Mongkolussavarat, President of the Chemical Society of Thailand
Prof. Surapon Nitikraipot, Rector of Thammasat University, with Nobel Laureate Prof. Peter Agre
Dr. Viphandh Roengpithya, President of the Asian University of Science and Technology
Rev. Bro. Dr. Bancha Saenghiran, President of Assumption University, with Nobel Peace Laureate Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo
Prof. Viroch Impituksa, President of Kasetsart University
Prof. Suwit Laohasiriwong, Director of the Institute for Dispute Resolution at Khon Kaen University, with H.E. Dr. Herbert Traxl
Prof. Suchart Upatham, President of Burapha University, with Uwe Morawetz
Prof. Tavee Lertpanyavit, President of Suranaree University of Technology with Mrs.Traxl
Dr. Sakarindr Bhumiratana, President of the National Science and Technology Development Agency
Prof. Yodhathai Thebtaranonth, President of the Thai Academy of Science and Technology
Somtow Sucharitkul, Artistic Director of the Bangkok Opera Foundation, with Vanessa-Mae and Uwe Morawetz
Dr. Prasarn Trairatvorakul, President of Kasikornbank
Janjaree Buranavej, First Vice President of Kasikornbank
Bu-nga Kornvinai, Vice President for Information Technology Services of Thai Airways International, with Uwe Morawetz
Tim Isaac, Vice Chairman of Ogilvy Asia Pacific, with Uwe Morawetz
Khunying Jada Wattanasiritham, President of Siam Commercial Bank
Tara Tiradnakorn, President of Unocal Thailand, with Uwe Morawetz
Harald Link, Chairman of B. Grimm Group, with Uwe Morawetz
Kobchai Chirathivat, Managing Director of Central Pattana, and Sudhipak Chirathivat, Executive Vice President of Central Pattana, with Uwe Morawetz
Jeremy King, Chairman of the Knight Foundation
Michael Thomas, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, with Chanpen Vimolchaichit, Kru Noi, Uwe Morawetz and children of Baan Kru Noi's Children's Home
Vashi Purswani, President of Phoenix Pulp & Paper PCL, with H.E. Dr. Herbert Traxl
Kurt Wachtveitl, General Manager of The Oriental, with Uwe Morawetz
Anand Panyarachun, Thai Honorary Chairman of "Bridges", (seated second row center) with representatives of the main sponsors and partner institutions of "Bridges" in Thailand
Philip Bergstrom, UNESCO Bangkok
Prof. Amaret Bhumiratana, Faculty of Science at Mahidol University
James Deng, Siam University, (center) with Uwe Morawetz and Dr. Pornchai Mongkhonvanit
Tim Isaac, Vice Chairman of Ogilvy Asia Pacific
Dr. James R. Klein, Representative of The Asia Foundation in Thailand
Michael Kordys, President of BMW Thailand
Simon Leslie, Headmaster of the New International School of Thailand
Danny McCafferty, General Manager of The Dusit Thani Bangkok
Prof. Fred J. Miller, Assistant President of Siam University, (left) with Nobel Laureate Prof. Robert A. Mundell, Uwe Morawetz and Dr. Pornchai Mongkhonvanit
Jomphong Mongkhonvanit, Assistant President of Siam University, (left) with Nobel Laureate Prof. Robert A. Mundell and James Deng
Dr. Pornchai Mongkhonvanit, President of Siam University, (right) with Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Kosit Panpiemras and Uwe Morawetz
Prof. Skorn Mongkolsuk, Dean of the Faculty of Science at Mahidol University
Dr. Chiradet Ousawat, President of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce
Senator M.R. Priyanandana Rangsit (center) with Uwe Morawetz, H.E. William Paterson and Pansak Ransibrahmanakul
Pansak Ransibrahmanakul (right) with Dr. Titus Leber
Sheldon Floyd Shaeffer, Director of UNESCO Bangkok, (right) with Philip Bergstrom
Prof. Sauwanee Thairungroj, Vice President of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, with James D. Wolfensohn
Tiwa York, New Media Company
Adrian J. Watts, Secondary Principal at the New International School of Thailand, (right) with Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., Uwe Morawetz, HSH Prince Alfred of Liechtenstein and Simon Leslie
Dr. Andrew Davies, Head of the International School of Bangkok, with Nobel Laureate Prof. Harald zur Hausen, among others
Dr. Sorajak Kasemsuvan, President of Thai Airways International, with Uwe Morawetz
M.R. Dr. Kalaya Tingsabadh, Vice President of Chulalongkorn University, with President Romano Prodi, among others, at the residence of the Italian Ambassador in Bangkok
Mr. Denis Richter, Hotel Manager of the Millennium Hilton Bangkok, with Nobel Laureate Prof. Harald zur Hausen
Mr. Dirk De Cuyper, Regional General Manager of Hilton Thailand, with President Romano Prodi, among others
Mr. Franck de Lestapis, General Manager of Pimalai Resort & Spa, with Nobel Laureate Prof. Douglas D. Osheroff and the IPF team
Mr. Harald Link, Chairman of B Grimm Group, with Nobel Laureate Prof. Harald zur Hausen
Mr. Henry J. Silverman, Treasurer of the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand, with President Romano Prodi
Mr. Prida Tiasuwan, Chairman of Pranda Group, with HE Ambassador Rolf Schulze
Mr. Simon Leslie, Headmaster of the New International School of Thailand, with Nobel Laureate Prof. Harald zur Hausen
Mr. Stephen M. Holroyd, Principal of Shrewsbury International School, with Nobel Laureate Prof. Roger B. Myerson
Prof. Alexander Paufler, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Thailand with J.S. Uberoi
Prof. Boonmark Sirinaovakul, President of Stamford International University, with President Romano Prodi, Uwe Morawetz and Gilles Mahe
Prof. Krasae Chanawongse, Chairman of Naresuan University, with Nobel Laureate Prof. Sir Harold W. Kroto
Prof. Sauwanee Thairungroj, President of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, and Dr. Weerachart Kilenthong with Nobel Laureate Prof. Roger B. Myerson, among others
Prof. Skorn Mongkolsuk, Dean of the Faculty of Science at Mahidol University, with Nobel Laureate Prof. Douglas D. Osheroff, among others
Prof. Sujin Jinahyon, President of Naresuan University, with Nobel Laureate Prof. Sir Harold W. Kroto
Prof. Sukkid Yasothornsrikul, Vice President of Naresuan University, with Nobel Laureate Prof. Harold W. Kroto, among others
Prof. Surichai Wun'Gaeo, Director of the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies at Chulalongkorn University, with British Ambassador Mark Kent
Asst. Prof. Dr. Thanavath Phonvichai, Vice President for Research Affairs at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce
Asst. Prof. Dr. Weerachart Kilenthong, Member of University Council at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, with Nobel Laureate Prof. Sir James A. Mirrlees and Mr. Uwe Morawetz
Mr. Gregory Threlfall, Economics Techer at Shrewsbury International School, with Nobel Laureate Prof. Sir James A. Mirrlees and Mr. Steve Allen
Mr. Steve Allen, Vice-Principal at Shrewsbury International School
Mr. Kim McQuay, Representative of The Asia Foundation in Thailand
Ms. Natthapa Chaithirasakul, Director of Marketing Communications at the Millennium Hilton Bangkok, with Nobel Laureate Prof. Sir James A. Mirrlees, Mr. Uwe Morawetz and Mr. Kim McQuay
Dr. Andrew Davies, Head of the International School of Bangkok, with Nobel Laureate Prof. Brian Schmidt, among others
Dr. Bordin Rassameethes, President of Kasetsart University, with Mr. Uwe Morawetz
Dr. Maneenate Wechakama, Lecturer at the Department of Physics of Kasetsart University
Mr. Dirk De Cuyper, General Manager of the Millennium Hilton Bangkok, with Nobel Laureate Dr. Mohamed ElBaradei and Mr. Uwe Morawetz
Mr. James MacDonald, Headmaster of NIST International School, with Nobel Laureate Prof. Bruce Beutler and Mr. Uwe Morawetz
Mr. Vithit Leenutaphong, President of Thai Yarnyon
Ms. Heidi Kleine-Moeller, Resident Manager of the Millennium Hilton Bangkok, with Nobel Laureate Prof. Bruce Beutler and Mr. Uwe Morawetz
Prof. Krasae Chanawongse, Chairman of the Naresuan University Council, with Nobel Laureate Prof. Bruce Beutler
Prof. Manupat Lohitnavy, Vice President for International Affairs at Naresuan University, with Nobel Laureate Prof. Bruce Beutler and Dr. Christina Avanti
Prof. Niwat Ruangpanit, Chairman of the Kasetsart University Council, in duet with Nobel Laureate Prof. Ei-ichi Negishi
Prof. Nongnuch Sukvaree, Prof. Umaporn Sirathranont and Dr. Churapa Teerapatsakul from the Faculty of Science at Kasetsart University
Prof. Orapin Chienthavorn, Vice Dean for Research and International Affairs at Kasetsart University, with Nobel Laureate Prof. Ei-ichi Negishi
Prof. Poonpipope Kasemsap, Vice President for International Affairs at Kasetsart University, with Mr. Uwe Morawetz
Prof. Sujin Jinahyon, President of Naresuan University, with Nobel Laureate Prof. Bruce Beutler
Prof. Supa Hannongbua, Dean of the Faculty of Science at Kasetsart University, with Mr. Uwe Morawetz
Dr. Kanchana Ngourungsi, President of Naresuan University, with Nobel Laureate Prof. Robert F. Engle III
Dr. Nitinant Wisaweisuan (left), Vice Rector for International Affairs at Thammasat University
Dr. Parichart Rachapradit, Lecturer at the Faculty of Business, Economic and Communication at Naresuan University
Dr. Sujinda Chemsripong, Dean of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Communications at Naresuan University, with Nobel Laureate Prof. Robert F. and Dr. Marianne Engle
Dr. Varakorn Samakoses, Honorable Committee Member of Naresuan University, with Nobel Laureate Prof. Robert F. Engle III
Mr. Michael Finlay, Head of Science at St. Andrews International School in Bangkok
Mr. Peter McMurray, Head of St. Andrews Schools in Bangkok
Ms. Amy Woodall, Teacher of Biology at St. Andrews International School Bangkok
Ms. Heidi Kleine-Moeller, General Manager of the Millennium Hilton Bangkok, with Nobel Laureate Prof. Eric S. Maskin
Ms. Sikarin from the Office of International Affairs at Thammasat University with Nobel Laureate Prof. Eric S. Maskin and Dr. Leslie Griffith
Prof. Somkit Lertpaithoon, Rector of Thammasat University, with Nobel Laureate Prof. Eric S. Maskin
Asst. Prof. Dr. Chayanin Pratoomsoot, Lecturer at the Faculty of Public Health (left) and Ms. Porngam Liamsiriwatana, Lecturer at the International College of Naresuan University, with Nobel Laureate Prof. Robert F. Engle
Prof. Kitti Prasirtsuk (left), Vice Rector of Thammasat University, with Nobel Laureate Prof. David Gross, among others
Prof. Prinya Thaewanarumitkul (left), Vice Rector of Thammasat University, with Nobel Laureate Prof. David Gross