Ms. Orrawan Phattanaphiradech
Mrs. Orawan Phatthanapiradet, formerly Raksucharit, was born on July 15, 1969 in Khon Kaen Province. She completed her basic education from Mater Dei School, a bachelor’s degree in International Marketing from the Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy, Chulalongkorn University, and a master’s degree in International Business Administration from the University of Dallas, USA, in 1993.
After graduating from abroad, Mrs. Orrawan Pattanapiradech started working in her father’s business, Raja Orchid Hotel Co., Ltd., which was registered and operated since 1992 under the brand name SOFITEL. She changed her direction to operate a large hotel with international standards by hiring a 6-star hotel management team, namely “ACCOR ASIA PACIFIC” Group of Hotel & Resort, changing the brand SOFITEL to the brand PULLMAN, and operating successfully and gaining recognition in 2010. The hotel received the 5-star hotel award in 2012. Mrs. Orrawan Pattanapiradech was therefore assigned to be responsible as the managing director.
Investing in the service industry, especially 5-star hotel services, in the region is considered a difficult task for those who dare to take the risk by investing in this manner, especially in a region that is not a tourist city. However, Ms. Orrawan Pattanaphiradech has taken action and succeeded.
The success of the business run by Mrs. Orrawan Pattanapiradech is not limited to the hotel management only. If considering the awards that Mrs. Orrawan has received, it is clear that the business has impacted society in many areas directly related to the tourism industry, including: Outstanding Tourism Industry Award (Accommodation) in 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2010; 5-Star Hotel Award 2006-2008; Thailand Tourism Standard Certification Award 2013 from the Ministry of Tourism and Sports; Award of Excellence for The Booking.com Guest Review Award 2014. As for the impact from other businesses, including the Provincial Safety, Health, and Working Environment Award from the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare, the Ministry of Labor; National Winner/Restaurant Award from the Thai Food Wisdom Event, which was granted by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
With knowledge, ability and vision, she has operated a business that has expanded prosperity and distributed income to the regions, having an impact on the tourism industry and the national economy in many ways. The Sripatum University Council has unanimously resolved to grant an honorary Doctor of Arts degree in Hotel Management, General Category, to Mrs. Orrawan Pattanapiradech for continued honor.
Pride :
Able to manage and lead the local hotel business (Khon Kaen) to survive amidst the economic crisis, the influx of foreign capital and political unrest for 20 years, while maintaining a 5-star service standard, as well as being a source of learning and creating high-level hotel workers in the Northeast, and able to create a balance in life in terms of work, family life and personal life, making one always happy with the little things around oneself.
Life Concept :
Don’t be afraid of mistakes, because mistakes are a learning process leading to success. And don’t trust in success, because it will lead to failure.
Do not compromise on the standards and values of the work you do, because it will lead to carelessness and ultimately failure.
VDO congratulates Ms. Orrawan Pattanaphiradech on the occasion of receiving an honorary doctorate degree in arts. >>>
