MANAGING DIRECTOR SARASIN OF SIAM CEMENT AT BANG NA.

Mr. Kalin Sarasin (4th from left) poses for a group photo with Chairperson, students and faculty of Business English Department. Students and faculty of the Business English Department listening to Mr. Sarasin's lecture at Bang Na campus on January 29. Mr Sarasin accepting a souvenir from Mr. Robert Lackii, Coarse Coordinator after his talk.

The Siam Cement Trading Company (SCT) the longest established and the most prestigious trading company in Thailand is an affiliate of Siam Cement Group which is Thailand's largest trading company with the sales turnover of 27,000 million baht in the year 2003. SCT has envisioned their company to be the most trusted Thai trading company for industrial business with the strongest distribution network in ASEAN. SCT has expanded their business to twelve countries including Philippines, Bangladesh, U. A.E., Vietnam, Australia, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, USA, and a joint venture in Taiwan. This year (2004) SCT is planning to expand to Guangjao and Laos.

SCT provides a broad range of products from cement, building materials, pulp and paper, steel, aluminum, plastic and petrochemical, raw materials and industrial products, energy to the world markets to meet the needs of consumers. SCT also assist clients as logistics provider with complete sea and air freight services, custom clearance, inland transport, cargo, and insurance including trade documents for import and export distribution, and one-stop solution with friendly service.

SCT management system has undergone screening and was awarded ISO 9001: 2000 certificates. Not only that, SCT has also been awarded Customs Broker 2001, Prime Minister's Export Award 1997, and Gold Card 2000. These awards show the high efficiency and aptitude of the employees and the management team.

SCT is also keenly aware of its environmental responsibilities and has undertaken many activities with the customers, employees and other social groups. The company has frequently donated large amounts of money to many non-profit organizations to improve the health and living conditions of the disadvan-taged people including women and children.

The company has over 200 employees with great efficiency and trading experience in international markets. SCT also provides employees with scholarships, and supports them in their further studies with guarantees of work after graduation. SCT has infused a spirit of loyalty, international etiquette, good manners, helpfulness, and reliability in its employees and these qualities ensure the success of the company today.

Reported by Hataitip Thanesvorakul (432-5714)