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One Hotel…Many Hearts

Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, together with the hotel’s co-owners David Tse and Chittimas Ketvoravit, presented more than 400,000 Baht to 79 employees affected by the recent flooding crisis that swept Thailand. The monies raised for this donation were earned through various hotel fundraising activities that included a huge Garage Sale supported by the entire team of staff and management, and an online donation where regular guests were invited to donate and support those need; while the owners themselves made a considerable personal donation to the team. Together with the government’s pledge to support those affected, the staff have the opportunity to replace belongings and repair their houses.

Two Winners…Two Destinations

Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, together with Teerasak Saejeng, Assistant to the General Manager of Marketing of China Airlines, and Suriyapa Bunnag, VP-Corporate Communication of Nok Airlines Co., Ltd., recently presented air tickets to lucky winners of the hotel’s recent Sparkling Festive Celebrations. The two lucky winners are Phachaern Marungruengchai winner of two return tickets destined to Taiwan and Raiwin Mateewatcharasatien with two return tickets to Phuket.

Photo shows from left; Teerasak Saejeng, Phachaern Marungruengchai, Philippe Le Bourhis, Raiwin Mateewatcharasatien and Suriyapa Bunnag.

Towels for Trees … Helping the Environment

Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, and Wattana Pattanawong, Director of Human Resources, and the hotel’s House Keeping Team are encouraging guests to participate in “Towels for Trees”. This activity aims to encourage hotel guests to save water, energy and waste, simply by reducing the number of towels used in each room. Plus, for every five towels unwashed by guests, the hotel will donate money to plant one tree to offset environment waste in laundering of the towels.

The Act of Giving

Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, donated more than 1,000 unused pillows, bathrobes, slippers and napkins, to Anthony Pramuaratana, Executive Director of Thailand Business Coalition on AIDS, who will use these items in the coalitions efforts to help in the daily life of those affected by HIV. This charitable effort, began several years ago by the Hotel, also reflects the universal concept of finding happiness through the act of giving.

Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square Organized Cleaning Team After flood

Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square has not only been offering guest rooms for staff and their families more than 250 lives, who suffered from the recent flooding in Bangkok, but the hotel’s management also organized a cleaning team, composed of management and staff, to help clean the affected staff houses after the flood waters receded. Each team, of five staff members, was assigned to help immediately with cleaning, fixing, painting and any activity needed to help.

Novotel Brings Back Smiles

The management of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, led by Philippe Le Bourhis recently organized the get together activity to bring back smiles to the staff and their families who are affected by the flood in Bangkok. 250 people had been accommodated at the hotel since September. The activity was received good support from Krispy Kreme, McDonald and Hiso Party Magazine as well as received the money donation of 20,000 baht from Evian Mineral Water to support the flood victims. The Staff and families were very happy by many entertainment during acitivity including giving sermon by local monks.

Used Plastic Bottles to help Flood Victims

Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, donated used plastic bottles to Saichon Supmakudom, Corporate Affairs Director of McThai Co., Ltd. who will send the bottles to Chulalongkorn University’s One Heart for Flood Relief activity supporting the Miracle of Life Foundation, under HRH Princess Ubol Ratana. The bottles will be used to make life vests, flotation devices and vessels to hold filtered water for distribution to flood victims. Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square’s unwanted trash helps those in need for better well-being.

Donation to Flood Victims

Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Siam Square, together with Pavin Pongpunpakdee, Sales & Marketing Manager of Brown-Forman Thailand, recently donated 100,000 Baht from the recent Jackember Charity Event to help flood victims in Thailand through the “Channel 3 Help Flood Victim 2011”. Receiving the donation on behalf of Channel 3 was Borisuth Puranasamriddhi, Vice President Public Relations, at Maleenon Tower.

Long Service Award Ceremony

Philippe Le Bourhis (center), General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, recently presented awards and certificates to more than eighty hotel employees in recognition of their loyalty during the hotel’s “Long Service Awards”. These awards, attended by the supportive management and co-workers, encourage the loyal individuals who have shown diligence in working with Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square for five, ten and twenty years.

Fruit Carving Champions

Philippe Le Bourhis (center), General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, congratulated Songsak Sritad, and his team, who recently received the honour of winning the 13th Fruit-Vegetable Carving, Flowers and Banana Leaf Decoration Contest which was held by the Tourism Authority of Thailand under the theme “His Majesty The King – The Supreme Artist”. The winners were presented with a Royal Trophy of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit.

Egyptian Food Festival Grand Opening

Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, hosted the recent Grand Opening of The Square’s “Egyptian Evening”. The opening event, held at the Pastel Lounge, was presided over by MR Malinee Chakrabandhu, was attended by Ambassadors from several nations, well-known Thai celebrities and invited guests.

Safety First with Preventive Fire Drills

Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, recently organized the 2011 Annual Hotel Fire Drill with the Management Team and members of the staff to maintain the Hotel’s strict adherence to the highest safety standards and to be ready to deal promptly and efficiently with any fire-related emergency.

Giving New Life to Disabled

Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, recently donated used computers, printers and keyboards to Sompas Promdontri, representative of the Association of Persons with Physical Disability International. These donated items will be separated into metal to be sold. The money will be used to purchase new equipment to aid the life of those living with challenges.

Novotel Siam’s Team Building

Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square led the hotel’s management and staff during the 2011 Annual Team Building activity at Tungprong Bay in Sattaheep of Chonburi Province. The event and various activities aimed to build and maintain relationships amongst the hotel’s staff at all levels.

Donation Useful Items for Suan Kaew Foundation

Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, recently donated 96 used toilets to Ratchana Prueksananta, representative of the Suan Kaew Foundation. This donation assists the foundation in providing toilet facilities and promotes proper sanitation for many unprivileged people of Bangkok and rural Thailand.

Novotel Siam Square Planting Trees to Save the World

Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square led the hotel staff on an exhibition to plant tree saplings at Tungprong Bay in Sattaheep of Chonburi Province, to support the hotel’s Earth Check Project to encourage awareness of the world’s environment during the 2011 Team Building Program.

Be the Success Trainer

The head’s of departments from various Accor properties attended a “Train the Trainer” session aimed to improve customer service led by Christophe Lejeune, Regional Director of Human Resources Thailand-Cambodia-Laos at the Monet Room of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square. Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square joined the closing session amongst the successful trainers. The sessions were successful with attendees expressing more confidence to train staff for the benefit of their properties.

Welcome Asian All-Girl Band from Korea

Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square recently welcomed “Rania”, the famous Asian All-girl Band from Korea who stopped over for a meet-and-greet session and a show case at Concept CM2 for their “First Fan Tour in Thailand”.

Donation for disabled

Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, recently donated over 600 towels, handkerchiefs, pillows and other care items to Chanankorn Suwanachuen, representative of the Art for All Foundation. These items will benefit unprivileged people in the effort to help improve their well-being and lead them to a better life.

Free Hong Kong Trip with Novotel Siam & KTC

Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square collaborated with KTC Credit Card presented 4 return tickets to Hong Kong from our “100% Pay Back” campaign. Led by Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager and Asita Vimolchaichit, Resident Manager of the hotel together with Pittaya Vorapanyasakul, Executive Vice President and Prym Panyasereeporn, Vice President of Travel and Leisure Marketing Division of Krungthai Bank, presented the air tickets to Somphol Kananukroh, the lucky winner of this recent promotion.

Photo shows from left; Asita Vimolchaichit, Philippe Le Bourhis, Somphol Kananukroh, Pittaya Vorapanyasakul and Prym Panyasereeporn

Personality Development with Novotelbkk.club

Pakamon Wongyai (seated row, 4th from right), Director of Sales of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square organized a “Personality Development” for Novotelbkk.club members, the regular hotel clients at the Baudelaire Room. Sopas Na Takuatung (seated row, 5th from left), Director of Colour and Style Vocational Courses, Emcee of Colour and Style TV Program and Radio, as well as Professional Make-up and Image Consultant, was guest speaker and offered a helping hand to all attendees in how to dress according to their body style, how to choose the right colour to match their personality and how to build an image while walking, standing and talking.

Charity Gala Dinner with Byron Kelleher & EADS

Byron Kelleher, Internationally renowned Rugby Player, joined by Pierre Jaffre, Executive VP Asia Pacific of EADS (European Aeronautic Defense and Space), presented 37,000,000 Yen or 1,000,000 Baht to Busaya Mathelin, Director-General Department of European Affairs’ representative of Thailand and Shinya Aoki, Counsellor of the Embassy of Japan. The money was raised during a charity auction of sports paraphernalia, from world-famous sports stars and Byron’s own collection, at Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square.

Novotel’s Goodwill to Kids

Asita Vimolchaichit, Resident Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, as representative for the hotel, recently donated 120 pairs of children’s rubber boots to Yaowalak Waimuk, secretary of the Dhamma Uttayan Kaew Klang Doi Foundation in Chiangmai in support of the many Hilltribe children who will use these boots to travel between home and school, in addition to volunteering their time to help other people, praying to Buddha and making meditation at the temple during the rainy season.

Warm Welcome to World Class Rugby Player

Philippe Le Bourhis (4th from right), General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square gave a warm welcome to world class rugby player, Byron Kelleher (3rd from left), a former All Blacks rugby player, who hosted a charity event to raise monies for those affected by the recent natural disasters in Japan and Thailand at the hotel’s Gallery Room. In the photo, they were joined by the event’s main sponsor, Pierre Jaffre (2nd from left), Executive VP Asia Pacific of EADS (European Aeronautic Defense and Space), Byron’s rugby team and World Boxing Champion.

Heartfelt Help for Flood Victims

Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, represented the management and entire staff donated 70,000 Baht to 14 employees affected by the monsoon flooding in the South of Thailand. The money for the donation was earned from various hotel fundraising activities.

Birthday Surprise

Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square’s Alexander Parry, Hotel Manager, and Asita Vimolchaichit, Resident Manager, recently presented a Glomerule as a gift to mark the occasion of the hotel’s co-owner, Wong-Ajchara Ketvoravot’s birthday. With great enjoyment and happiness the celebration, at the hotel’s Chinese restaurant, Lok Wah Hin was warm and jovial.

Reward Employees of the year

Together with the hotel’s management, Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square’s co-owner, and Accor Asia Pacific’s Executives, presided over the hotel’s Annual Staff Recognition Ceremony as Watchara Phuetong was awarded “Leader of the Year”, and both Suttipong Wisitthanan and Rattana Phuphanaeb received the honor of being voted “Employee of the Year”. A sizeable cash cheque was presented to each in recognition of their exceptional enthusiasm, efficiency and dedication to helping make the hotel a success.

Heartfelt Help for Flood Victims

Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, represented the management and entire staff donated 70,000 Baht to 14 employees affected by the monsoon flooding in the South of Thailand. The money for the donation was earned from various hotel fundraising activities.

Novotel Bangkok – Celebrating 22 Years!

Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager, together with the management and staff, recently got together to celebrate the hotel’s 22nd Anniversary under the theme of “Fancy Thai Literature” to honour and appreciate the work and effort of all employees who have all been a part of hotel’s success over the last 22 years. The party had an array of fun activities and games at Concept CM².

Novotel Helps Children Charities

Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square led by David Tse and Chantra Ketvoravit, the hotel’s co-owners and General Manager, Philippe Le Bourhis, joined the management team of Thai Pure Drinks Co., Ltd. Led by Aumpharin Sawasdisara, and Pernod Ricard (Thailand) Co., Ltd.’s Justin Duffy in humbly presenting 150,000 baht to Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn recently raised by the hotel. The money will be used to help children charities under Her Royal Highness’ patronage.

Bangkok’s Best Restaurant for 10 Years

Asita Vimolchaichit, Resident Manager, and Chef Chan Kam Fai, Chinese Master Chef, were recently presented a certificate in honour of the hotel’s Chinese restaurant, Lok Wah Hin, winning the “2011 Thailand’s Best Restaurants” organized by Thailand Tatler Magazine. Presented by HSH Prince Bhisadej Rajani this affirms Lok Wah Hin’s recognition of excellence having been awarded this recognition for the 10th consecutive year.

Renewal of Hotel Standard

Philippe Le Bourhis (Centre), General Manager recently welcomed Sitthiporn Hanyanan, Sagium Akekachot, Pornsak Vongboonmak and Essara Sarttra of Thailand Hotel Standard Foundation in recognition of the hotel’s continued capacity in meeting a 4-star standard after completing an inspection and audit which takes place every three years.

Lucky Winner Flies to Phuket

Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, and Suriyapa Bunnag, VP-Corporate Communication of Nok Airlines Co., Ltd., recently presented two return tickets flying to Phuket courtesy of Nok Airlines with an amazing 2-room 2-night stay at Novotel Phuket to Moriarty Alvarez (represented by Tara Rungsangsuwan), the winner of the hotel’s recent Carnival of Love Part II Valentines Celebration at Concept CM2.

Raise a Hand to Help Underprivileged Children

Philippe Le Bourhis, the hotel’s management team and the staff recently hosted a special lunch a Valentine and presented gifts to underprivileged children from foundation for Slum Child care. The donation included toys, pillows and daily supplies and snacks, games as well as magician and dogs show. This is a continuing a public affair hotel has always done to support the community.

Novotel Siam Flies You to Hong Kong

Philippe Le Bourhis (far right), General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, together with Sharuka Wickrama Adittiya, Manager Thailand and Mekong Region of SriLankan Airlines, recently presented two return air tickets to Hong Kong, to Kittinat Khantirat, the lucky winner of the lucky draw prize conducted during the recent hotel’s festive events.

Blood Donation

Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square together with the management team and staff were recently participated in a blood donation to the spirit of giving. The donates blood will go support hospital the needs nationwide to helps patients.

Ning Kamla Launched New Product

Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square recently congratulated Ning Kamala Kampu Na Ayuthaya, product importer of “La-Brasiliana Keratin Treatment with Collagen” on her press conference at the Library of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square. The event was attended by many movie stars, celebrities, salons, hairdressers and media.

Donate Help victims Flood

Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, with help from the management and staff, presented donations to victims of the recent natural events in rural areas that devastated rural communities and families. The donations are donated by the hotel’s management and staff to assist recover and move forward.

ISO9001 Quality Management System
The management team of Intertek Testing Services led by Anothai Dittasomboon recently presented an ISO 9001 certificate to Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square. The successful ISO certification was made through management systems, an accredited registrar that performs assessments of management systems in line with national and international quality standards requirements.

Books and Thongs Donations
Philippe Le Bourhis(center), General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square donated used books, flip flops and hotel towels to the underprivileged children at Huay Pha Village in Chiang Mai province.

Educational Supported Project
Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square assisted Wat Bang Nang Lek School in Nakornnayok province of Thailand with donations to the amount of 135,000 Baht. These donations paid for repainting the school wall and purchasing new trash bins, cooler tank, daily essentials, computers and other necessary school materials. The hotel hosted a lunch for students and teachers with the team teaching the students how to separate trash for recycling.

World Pink Charity Walk
Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square together with the management team, recently supported Breast Cancer Awareness. The activity “World Pink Charity Walk” at Lumpini Park was to raise funds for advancing access to breast cancer care and cure to support the Queen Sirikit Centre for Breast Cancer.

Welcoming for Pancke’s Workshop
Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square recently welcomed, Khemanit Jamikorn and Weir Sukollawat Kanarot as owner of Teddy House for hosting Workshop “Are You Ready, Camp” in the occasion of its 1^st anniversary. There were attended by many fans and family at the Library Room.

 

The Lucky Winner Fly to Shanghai
Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, and Amitabh Anthonypillai, Manager Thailand and Mekong Region of SriLankan Airlines, recently presented two return air tickets to Shanghai with accommodation at Novotel Atlantis Shanghai to Pimpakorn Sasipongsakorn, the lucky winner of the Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square’s lucky draw conducted during the recent Shanghai Food Festival at Lok Wah Hin

 

A celebration of Jack Daniel’s 160^th
Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, and Asita Vimolchaichit/strong>, Resident Manager, recently celebrated Jack Daniel’s 160 ^th birthday to Alan Anastacio, Regional Commercial Manager, Brown-Forman Thailand at Concept CM².

Shanghai Food Festival
Philippe Le Bourhis (2nd from right), General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, hosted the recent Grand Opening of the “Shanghai Food Festival”. The event was attended with the hotel’s co-owners Mr.David Tse, Chantra Ketvoravit and other celebrities at Lok Wah Hin Chinese Restaurant.

Practice Fire Safety
Philippe Le Bourhis (center), General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, recently organized the 2010 Annual Hotel Fire Drill with the Management Team and members of the staff. The objective of this exercise is to maintain the Hotel’s strict adherence to the highest safety standards and to be ready to deal promptly and efficiently with any fire-related emergencies.

Fruit Carving Champions
Alexander Parry, Hotel Manager, together with Chef Subin Chowlerlert, Executive Chef recently congratulated Songsak Sritad, and his team who recently received winning the Fruit-Vegetable Carving, Flowers and Banana Leaf Decoration Contest. The winners received a pecuniary reward, as well as a plaque and a certificate from the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

The Best Employees
Philippe Le Bourhis (center), General Manager, recently presented a cheque and an award to two hotel employees Kanuengnij Bootwissawakam (Assistant Manager, Lok Wah Hin Chinese Restaurant) was voted “Leader of the Year”, while Wichai Kawbang (Attendant Laundry) was selected as “Employee of the year”. These awards go to members of the Novotel team who have shown exceptional enthusiasm, efficiency, and dedication throughout the year. The reception was attended by many cheering friends at Concept CM2 of the hotel.

Making Merit on Mother’s Day
Alexander Parry, Hotel Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square led the management and staff to clean up and give alms to monks at Wat Pathumwanaram for Merit Making on Mother’s Day.The aim of the event was to not only fulfill social obligations towards the community, but also to promote environmental protection awareness. The hotel – recipient of the Green Globe certification – is committed to a sustainable strategy to preserve the environment and to fight against global warming.

9 Years of the Best Restaurant
M.L Sirichalerm Svasti recently presented the “2010 Thailand’s Best Restaurants” certificate to Chef Chan Kam Fai, Chinese Chef and Paul Orny, Assistant Food and Beverage Director of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square for the guaranteed and excellence of Lok Wah Hin Chinese Restaurant, recipient of this honor for the 9th consecutive year. It was organized by Thailand Tatler magazine.

A Lucky Family Flying to Phuket
Asita Vimolchaichit, Resident Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, and Suriyapa Bunnag, VP-Corporate Communication of Nok Airlines Co., Ltd., recently presented a Family Holiday 4 return tickets to Phuket courtesy of Nok Airlines with 2 rooms, 2 nights stay at Novotel Phuket Resort to Vinai Kanjanavoranun, the winner of the hotel’s recently held 500 Baht Buffet campaign.

Ice-Carving Competition

Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, together with Chef Subin Chowlerlert, Executive Chef recently congratulated Kowit Siebunroung and Tanaporn Tabubpha on being the winner and the second runner-up respectively at the ice-carving competition organized during the “Thaifex-World food Asia 2010”.

The Lucky Winner Fly to Singapore

Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, together
with Nancy Sapsamai, Owner of NK Express Travel, recently presented 2 return air tickets to Singapore to Pimpawee Nopakitgumjorn, lucky winners of the Hotel’s lucky draw, the Broadway Thank You Party.

Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square welcomed Andreana, the World’s Top super model from France at the event celebrating CCC (Color and Cut Center Thailand)‘s 2^nd Anniversary. The night featured top models showcasing 16 of the latest wig styles from France.

Accor Races for Yim Kids

Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, recently congratulated with the hotel’s management team, participated in a 4-day sports among sister hotels around Thailand. These were competiotion rasing funds for Accor Yim Kid’s foundation, established by the company to improve the social well-being of Thai children by Accor group.

ISO9001 Quality Management System

The management team of Intertek Testing Services led by Anothai Dittasomboon recently presented an ISO 9001 certificate to Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square. The successful ISO certification was made through management systems, an accredited registrar that performs assessments of management systems in line with national and international quality standards requirements.

Together we can do

Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square and the management team recently planted tree together at Rajprasong on World Environment in order the green area destructed during the Bangkok unrest.

Cooking class

Paul Orny, Food and Beverage Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, recently presented certificate to guest participation for organizing a cooking class led by a professional team of chefs. The course included basic wine knowledge training, as well as table setting and dining etiquette.

Novotel Sharing together with WhO?

Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Squarerecently donated 585 items of used baht towel, hand towel, face towel, pillow case and etc. Together with Who? Magazine to donate for unprivileged children and help contribute them for supporting. This is a continuing a public affair that the hotel has always done to support the community.

The management team of Bangkok Bank, Siam Square branch led by Srisuphang Sukprasith, Relationship Manager and some shop owners behind the bank. Recently presented Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, with gift baskets to express their gratitude for the hotel’s assistance in fighting a fire that started on the bank premises during the recent troubles that affected Bangkok.

The Lucky Winner Fly to Paris

Philippe Le Bourhis (far right), General Manager of Novotel Bangkok o Siam Square, together with the Management Team and Amitabh Anthonypillai, Manager Thailand and Mekong Region of Sri Lankan Airlines, recently presented 2 return air tickets to Paris to Chulinda Soontorncharoenwong, lucky winners of the Hotel’s lucky draw, the World’s Top 5 Cuisines Food Festival held at the Square.

Donation useful items for children with disabilities
Alexander Parry (2 ^nd from left), Hotel Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square recently donated 30 used toilets and washbowls to Christian care foundation for children with disabilities  and help contribute them for supporting. This is a continuing a public affair that the hotel has always done to support the community.

Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager
of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, the hotel’s management team and the staff recently hosted a special lunch and presented gifts to unprivileged children such as blankets, pillows, clothing, daily supply, and snack as well as games, physical check up and haircut. This is a continuing a public affair that the hotel has always done to support the community.

World’s Top 5 Cuisines Food Festival

Philippe Le Bourhis (back row, 5^th right), General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, together with the hotel’s co-owners, hosted the recent Grand Opening of the “World’s Top 5 Cuisines Food Festival”. The event, presided over by MR Malinee Chakrabandhu was attended by The Ambassadors of India, Belgium, Bulgaria, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Miss Thailand World and other celebrities at Pastel Lounge.

HotelClub Awards Asia 2009

Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square is selected as a finalist in HotelClub Awards Asia 2009, and is officially one of the most popular hotels and resorts in Asia, as voted by YOU – the consumers! THANK YOU.

Fly to Paris on our Wings of Success
Congratulations to the 10 lucky winners of our 20th Anniversary Celebration campaign who receive 2 return tickets to Paris!

• Alisa Chuankajornpong
• Attavit Ngampiboonsombat
• Bernard Ong
• Chang-Kuw Victor
• เนื้อทิพย์ ทองใบ
• จรัญญา นพนุกูลวิเศษ
• นฤชา ไชยปรีดากุล
• ปนัดดา รุจาคม
• มัสลิน อัคราวิวัฒน์
• สมรตรี วิถีพร

Prizes must be claimed on January 18 – 31, 2010 at +66 2209 8888 ext. Marketing Communications department otherwise will be renounced.

Lucky Guest Flying to Beijing with La Brioche
The “Fly La Brioche to Beijing” campaign of La Brioche has just ended on the Christmas’ Eve, December 24. The lucky draw was held at the Square restaurant, and was witnessed by diners. The lucky winner is Khun Thanaphon Limyudamronk from Bangkok.

The 2^nd High Tea Charity Auction
Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, hosted the hotel’s recent “2^nd High Tea Charity Auction” at the Pastel Lounge Lobby. The event, presided over by Thanpuying Viraya Javakul, was attended by many celebrities and many of whom donated gift to the auction. The money raised from the event totaled 3,625,000 Baht which aimed to raise funds for Border Patrol Military, Police & Volunteer Supporting Foundation and the project initiated by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, without deducting any expense.

A True Rock Band from the UK
Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, recently welcomed Raygun rock band from England on their first visit to Thailand. The group members stayed at the hotel and held a press conference at Voltaire-Moliere function rooms.

Novotel Helping Children Charities
Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square led by David Tse, Suchaporn Ketvoravit, hotel’s co-owners and Philippe Le Bourhis, hotel’s General Manager, joined the management team of Thai Pure Drinks Co., Ltd., Tanaporn Khositaphai, Wanphen Srisakulpanich and Pernod Ricard (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Chayakarn Vasutharungrong, Kanokporn Yongchaiyuth in humbly presenting Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn with funds recently raised by the hotel. The money will be used to help children charities under Her Royal Highness’ patronage.

Photo shows from left: Tanaporn Khositaphai, the representatives from Thai Pure Drinks Co.,Ltd.,, Philippe Le Bourhis, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, David Tse and Suchaporn Ketvoravit, hotel’s co-owners, being greeted by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.