THA South elects new president

PHUKET: Suchart Hirankanokkul was elected president of the Thai Hotels Association, Southern Chapter, at the organisation’s recent annual meeting, held at the Graceland Resort & Spa in Patong.

Also elected to the new Board of Directors for 2012-2014 were Yuthachai Lhimchaisawas (Secretary General); Worapol Ungtrakul (Treasurer); Tan Chee Kieng (VP, airport services); Krissada Tansakul (VP, events and activities); Surasak Tharapat (VP, marketing); Yongsak Natpracha (VP, public relations); Prasert Chanphonngam (VP, environment awareness; Wilawan Chiammanasombut (VP, training development); Rachin Thongmakkul (VP, membership & revenue; Alain Mekwattana (VP, foreign affairs); Kiatisak Sriprasom (VP, Phang-Nga); and Veerapat Chantharo (VP, Krabi).