กร งเทพมหานคร (Bangkok) x เกาะสม ย (Samui) August 17 th 24 th THAILAND CHAZEN STUDY TOUR 2018
The Study Tour Leaders Arcan Chirathivat Entertainers 19 Monrat Piamrattanawong Astronaut 19 Theerayoth Pralomkarn (Tom) Entertainers 19
The Faculty Advisor President of The Minot Group, a real estate finance, debt markets consulting and investment firm. Previous Positions: Managing Director and Co-head of Structured Transactions Analytics, Risk and Strategy and Head of MBS, CMBS, and ABS Strategy at the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) CIO of the $85 billion Real Estate Division of Wells Fargo/Wachovia and Head of Structured Products Research Managing Director Principal at Bear Stearns Senior Economist Capital Markets at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the Bank of England in London Executive Board member of the Mortgage Bankers Association and the Commercial Real Estate Finance Council Brian P. Lancaster Senior Lecturer Education: BS - Massachusetts Institute of Technology MBA - Stern School of Business, NYU Masters of Public and International Affairs -Columbia University
Where in the world is Thailand? Thailand is located in the heart of South East Asia (SEA), one of the fastest growing regions in the world with a population of 600mn people. For this reason, SEA is the ultimate next growth frontier for Amazon, Alibaba and JD.com.
Why the Chazen Thailand Study Tour? Come experience the Thai lifestyle, learn about how Thailand dodged the Retail Apocalypse and understand its best-in-class hospitality industry! We will visit: Bangkok - Capital City Ayutthya - Old Capital Koh Samui - one of the most beautiful beach destinations in Thailand Population Figures Thailand: 70mn Bangkok: 10mn Koh Samui: <100k
3 Days in Koh Samui
Centara Hotel & Resorts Thailand s most loved hotel brand https://www.facebook.com/centaragrand.samui/videos/1330212913743977/
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas World s leading luxury lifestyle and wellness hotel brand
Island Hopping
Beach Party
Muay Thai Boxing
5 Days in Bangkok (and Ayutthaya)
Central Department Store Group Thailand s No. 1 retail and service company
Central Pattana Group Thailand s No. 1 shopping center and retail developer
Major Cineplex Group Thailand s largest operator of movie theaters
Thai Beverage Thailand s biggest beverage company
Sansiri Leading premium and luxury real estate developer
Bumrungrad International Hospital Top 4 Medical Tourism Pioneer (WSJ)
Traditional Bangkok
Bangkok Nightlife
Experience Ayutthaya, the old capital
Thai Street Food
Thai Floating Market
3 DAYS on the BEACH + 5 DAYS in the CITY (Tentative Itinerary) Day 1: Fri, 8/17 Welcome dinner at our hotel Centara Grand Beach Resort Day 2: Sat, 8/18 Day 3: Sun, 8/19 Day 4 : Mon, 8/20 Day 5-6: Tue-Wed 8/21-8/22 Day 7: Thu, 8/23 Day 8: Fri, 8/24 Day 9: Sat, 8/25 Company visits: Centara & Six Senses Dinner and party on the beach Island excursion: Angthong Marine Park by yacht Fly to Bangkok Bus tour of old Bangkok City Economic briefing by high ranked government official Company visits Explore Bangkok nightlife and street food scene Excursion to Ayutthaya, the old capital of Thailand Floating market Company visits Farewell dinner at Siwilai City Club Hotel check-out (End of the trip)
Exceptional VALUE for JOY and EXPERIENCE Tour Cost: $2,200 $2,500 hotels in the heart of the Bangkok + Best resort in Koh Samui (double occupancy) Ground transportation and domestic flight from Koh Samui to Bangkok (one-way) Tour guide and fees to site visits including yacht excursion in Koh Samui Most meals Not included: international airfare, visa (if applicable), additional meals and optional activities, personal expenses Flight to-from NYC-BKK: $1,000 $1,200 / Flight from BKK to Koh Samui: $150-$200 Book individually plan to arrive at BKK on Thu, Aug 16 th so that you can catch a flight to Koh Samui the next morning Book early = Better price
NEXT STEPS BID. PAY. GO! BIDDING Bidding Result Deposit Deadline Final Payment THAILAND CHAZEN STUDY TOUR! 26 APRIL 1 MAY 2 4 MAY MAY 48 hours Mid JUN 17 AUG Samui Bangkok 24 AUG HOW Apply through Chazen Bidding System https://chazentours.gsb.col umbia.edu/ 26 Spots (incl. 3 organizers ) WHO Full-time CBS students without holds only No significant others DO NOT SHADOW THIS TRIP! 48 hours to submit nonrefundable $500 deposit WHY A good break after a summer internship & before school starts! TO DO Attend the entire tour Actively participate in all company visits (mandatory) Have fun! : )
Questions? Please reach out to our student contact Monrat at: MPiamrattanawong19@gsb.columbia.edu Apply for the trip at: https://chazentours.gsb.columbia.edu/