This document provides a biography and CV for Mr. Tanat (Gary) KONGGANPAI. It summarizes his personal and educational background, work experience in the tourism industry of Thailand and international organizations, own business and advisory roles, extensive travel abroad related to tourism, support for Buddhism, guest speaking roles, and awards. The CV details Mr. KONGGANPAI's 53 years of experience in tourism and hospitality management, including leadership positions in major Thai and international tourism associations.

1. ประวัติ : Tanat’s Bio & CV
นายธนัช กรองกันภัย
Mr. Tanat (Gary) KONGGANPAI
Mobile : +66 089 – 925 5022, และ +66 081 – 842 6175
Address: 243/2 Phahoyolthin Road, Soi 54/3, Saimai, Bangkok, 10220 THAILAND
Tel. (66-2) 993 7021, Fax. (66-2) 993 7020, Email : tanat.pk@gmail.com
https://sites.google.com/site/thailandby24jan
Update: Jan. 15, 2016

2. Mr. Tanat (Gary) KONGGANPAI : Bio & CV
Personal details : Age 53 years, Highs : 165 Cm., Weight : 70 Kg., Health : Excellent, divorced.
Educational Background:
2006 Executive MBA, (Master degree) National Institute of development
Administration (NIDA), Bangkok, Thailand
1996 Micro MBA, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok
1993 Hotel Management, Career Business College, Sydney, Australia
1985 Mass Communication, (Bachelor degree), Bangkok University
Additional Education / Training:
2014 “The policy management level” (No. Ref. 5), Institute of Security Psychology
(ISP) , National Defence Studies Institute (NDSI), Royal Thai Armed Forces
2014 “Relations executive development courses” (No. Ref. 4), Institute of Security
Psychology (ISP) , National Defence Studies Institute (NDSI), Royal Thai Armed
Forces
2007 Certificate, ordained as a Buddhist monk (known as Maha Bodhi) ordering the
Bodhi Tree in Budhgaya in India-Nepal, "On the auspicious 80th Birthday
Anniversary of King RAMA 9 " by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
2004 Mindfulness training, At WatPraNiTraRam
1991 Certificate in International English Study, University of Technology Sydney
(UTS), N.S.W, AUSTRALIA
1986 TV and Radio Program, Public Relation Department School (Government
school), Bangkok
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3. Work Experience :
Tourism Industry of Thailand
2014 – 2017 Luminaries, Thailand Research Fund (TRF), National Research Council
of Thailand (NRCT), (Qualified, Tourism, Cultural, Buddhism sector)
2015 – 2016 President, Loan Department and Vice President, Thai Tourism Credit
Union Coop For Development (TTCU)
2006 – 2014 President, Educational Department and Vice President, Tourism Council
of Thailand (TCT)
2010 – 2014 Vice President, Ethics Committee of Tourism, Tourism Council of
Thailand (TCT)
2011 – 2012 Advisor & General Manager, Kooncharaburi Resort & Spa, Koh Chang
2008 President, the selective committees of board of director of Thailand
tourism of Thailand (TAT). On behalf of, Tourism Council of Thailand
(TCT).
1990 – 2001 Board of Director, Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) (Take care
of : Marketing Department, Foreign Affair Department, Public Relation
Department)
2000 Chairman, Thailand Baltic Countries Road Show 2000 (TAT – Tourism
Authority of Thailand & ATTA – Association of Thai Travel Agents),
countries: Estonia – Latvia – Lithuania)
2000 Chairman, Thailand South Korea Road Show 2000 (TAT – Tourism
Authority of Thailand & ATTA – Association of Thai Travel Agents),
South Korea
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4. Mass Communication:
2010 – 2011 Columnist, ThaiRath Newspaper
1981 – 1990 Columnist, Radio (DJ) - FM 90.50 Mhz, 107.75 MHz (MCOT)
1981 – 1990 ThaiRath Newspaper, and Super Star Magazine
International Organization (Tourism Industry)
2005 - 2009 President, ASTA Thailand Chapter (ASTA - American Society of Travel
Agents), Acting President until Present, Head office located in Virginia,
USA, (The largest travel association in the world with 20,000 members.)
2005 - 2009 Executive Committees, International Chapter Presidents Council (ICPC),
140 Countries - (ASTA - American Society of Travel Agents), VA, USA
2002 - 2003 Vice President, (ASTA Thailand Chapter, American Society of Travel
Agents 2002 – 2003)
2001 - 2003 Advisor, President, ASTA Thailand Chapter (ASTA Thailand Chapter,
American Society of Travel Agents 2001–2002)
1994 - 1995 Promotion Manager and Duty Manager, The Sofitel Central Hotel
(Centara Grand at Central Plaza, Ladprao : CHi at Present), Used to Hyatt
Hotel, Bangkok
1993 – 1994 Assistant to General Manager, ACCOR – Novotel Bangna Hotel, BKK
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5. Own Business and Adviser
1995 – Present Managing Director, 24 Jan. Group : (Trade name : 24 Jan. Travel)
(Outbound and Inbound Tour) and business advisory firm (such as for
foreigners who want to invest in Thailand, etc.), arrange special events for
different occasions. (Event Organizer)
2014 – 2016 Advisor to President, R Airlines – Charter Flight service
2011 – 2014 Auraa Cuisine by 24 Jan. Group, (Franchise)
Travel Abroad : Base on Tourism Industry
With a career in tourism, You need a whole lot of overseas travel, training seminars, conferences,
travel the world. Tourism is the main invited to attend the tourist market, both buyers and sellers
worldwide. Road Show, Trade Show, Fam trip, Sales Call such as World Travel Mart, London
WTM, ITB, BIT, BTI, Nordic, EMITT, FITUR, Trenz, POW WOW, ATE, VIBUY,
International Luxury Mart, ASTA World Congress and seminar, travel abroad more than the
50th
countries, as below:
Europe: UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Swiss, Spain, Portugal, Denmark,
Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Czech, Poland,
Romania, Turkey, Greece, Israel
Asia: Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, South Korea, North Korea, China, Japan, Lao, Myanmar,
India, Nepal, Indonesia, Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam
North America : America, Canada
South America : Brazil, Argentina, Peru
Africa : South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Egypt
Oceania : Australia, New Zealand, Tanzania
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6. Buddhism Support
2014 Invited Speakers in "Dharma Happiness" program, broadcast Maha
Chulalongkorn University College - MCU. MCU TV channels 247
2013 - 2014 President criticizes religious robes donated to build the Meditation tower at the
Foundation Hall of Justice criticizes, at WatPraNiTraRam, Chachoengsao city.
2014 President "held ransom cattle" together with the group at Wat Mahathat, Bang
Khen, Bangkok.
2014 The delegation invited the Candle Ceremony, The Miracle of Life Foundation
(MOL) is invited to present at WatPraNiTraRam, Chachoengsao District.
Guest Speaker
2016 Qualified, critical curriculum Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism, Prince of
Songkla University, Phuket Campus
2015 Qualified, critical curriculum Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism, Kasetsart
University, Bangkok
2013 Guest speakers, discussion on "Thai Tourism revenue 2.2 trillion baht tourism"
by Nation TV
2013 Guest speakers, discuss topics “Tourism Strategy” by the Office of the Public
Sector Development
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7. 2010 Lecturer, Center for Continuing Education of Physicians, the Medical Council
held a "seminar institution / institutions joined the Center's continuing education of
physicians. By Ministry of Public Health
2012 President project And the parents Social Activism and Philanthropy For Students.
Highschool at Hor Wang School, Bangkok. Project volunteer by organizing
dialogues and mental development campaign
2010 Lecturer, speaker at academic conferences. "The new millennium tour of
Thailand: ... on the way of salvation" on "experience in crisis & the adjustment and
revitalization of tourism-related businesses" and Debate: Survival: The spiritual
tourism. At Srinakharinwirot University.
Awards
2014 The "Best people of Sri Phichit" Who do you benefit society and the nation.
Tourism and Sports by Miracle of Life Foundation (MOL)
2014 Award for "Best Dad" Father's Day. By Don Muang Military Airforce School
2013 Award for "Best Dad" Father's Day. By Don Muang Military Airforce School
2012 Award for "Best Dad" Father's Day. By How Wang School
Salary & other benefit package : To be negotiated
Other References : On Request
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15/01/2016 : by Gary