Four Senior Appointments at New Dusit Thani Bangkok Hotel

Dark/Light Mode (03/07/24)  The legendary Dusit Thani Bangkok hotel is scheduled to once again welcome guests after being completely rebuilt, from 27 September 2024.

As part of this process, the hotel has appointed Somruedee Getwansopon as Executive Assistant Manager of Rooms, Nuengruethai Sa-nguansakpakdee as Director of Sales and Distribution, Peeradej Charoendireksup as Director of Marketing and Jonathan Forestier as Director of Food & Beverage.

Joining as Executive Assistant Manager of Rooms, Khun Somruedee Getwansopon will lead the hotel’s guest room experience. Drawing on a wealth of experience in hotel operations and management for luxury brands such as Kempinski and Okura, Khun Somruedee will oversee several departments.

In sales and marketing, Khun Nuengruethai Sa-nguansakpakdee has assumed the role of Director of Sales and Distribution. Previously Group Director of Sales & Marketing at 137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts, Khun Nuengruethai has worked for a number of hotels and resorts in Thailand. At the Dusit Thani Bangkok, Khun Nuengruethai will oversee all aspects of sales, revenue management and distribution for the hotel.

From left: Jonathan Forestier, Somruedee Getwansopon, Nuengruethai Sa-nguansakpakdee and Peeradej Charoendireksup

Khun Peeradej Charoendireksup has been appointed as Director of Marketing. A seasoned marketing and communications professional, Khun Peeradej has previously worked at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok and also with Centara and IHG. He is tasked with driving Dusit Thani Bangkok’s strategic marketing and communication initiatives.

The Dusit Thani Bangkok’s six restaurants and bars will be under the leadership of Jonathan Forestier as Director of Food & Beverage. Jonathan has over 10 years of experience working in Thailand for luxury brands such as Sofitel and Anantara, most recently leading the F&B team at the Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel.

The new team members will work alongside the hotel’s Managing Director, Adrian Rudin, an industry veteran with over thirty years of experience leading luxury hotels under renowned banners such as Shangri-La and Kempinski.

“Assembling this team of top industry talents strengthens the solid groundwork we have already done and ensures we are positioned to honour and build on the rich legacy of the original Dusit Thani Bangkok when we officially open our doors this September,” said Mr Rudin. “From luxurious accommodations and innovative culinary experiences to our transformative urban wellness concept, we're committed to crafting exceptional moments at every turn, delighting discerning travellers and Bangkok residents alike.”

Situated in the same prime location as the original Dusit Thani Bangkok, which graced the Bangkok skyline from 1970 – 2019, the highly anticipated, reimagined version of Dusit’s luxury flagship hotel sits at the heart of Dusit Central Park, a landmark mixed-use development also comprising ultra-luxury residences (Dusit Residences and Dusit Parkside), a state-of-the-art office tower, a high-end retail centre, and a 11,200 sqm Roof Park (all slated to open in 2025).

Designed to deliver a fresh take on its predecessor’s esteemed heritage and once again stand as a beacon of Thai-inspired gracious hospitality, the new-build 257-key hotel features a singular corridor floorplan that ensures every room offers a view of Lumpini Park, and each makes the most of this unparalleled vista with floor-to-ceiling windows and window seating.

Latest exclusive video interviews: Future of Air Travel - Interview with Sumesh Patel, President of SITA Asia Pacific; Miss International Queen 2024 (MIQ 2024) - Interview with Alisa Phanthusak, MD, Tiffany's Show Pattaya, Thailand; 16 HD Video Interviews from Routes Europe 2024 in Aarhus, Denmark; 9 HD Video Interviews from Routes Asia 2024 in Langkawi, Malaysia; Standard to Open Residences in Hua Hin and Phuket, Thailand; Video Interview with Amar Lalvani, Executive Chairman; 9 Exclusive Video Interviews from ASEAN Tourism Forum 2024 in Vientiane, Laos; 8 NTO Press Conferences from ASEAN Tourism Forum 2024 in Vientiane, Laos; 13 HD Video Interviews from World Travel Market 2023 in London, England; 5 HD Video Interviews from APG World Connect 2023 in Monaco, France; and 15 HD Video Interviews from Routes World 2023 in Istanbul, Türkiye.