Bangkok--3 Jan--Vivaldi American Standard B&K (Thailand) Public Company Limited, the world’s largest manufacturer of bathroom and kitchen products, together with the Department of Skill Development under the Ministry of Labour, celebrate the success of a Thai student who won a Medallion of Honor from the 39th WorldSkills Competition held in Shizuka, Japan at the end of November. At the ceremony American Standard gave a scholarship to Mr. A-Phisit Sitthikan, a high vocational certificate student from Lampang College of Technology, and the first Thai student to receive a Medallion of Honor from the WorldSkills Competition for plumbing. American Standard also gave an award to Army Lieutenant Weelop Rorsawat, Military Technical Training School under the Armed Forces Education Department, who instructed the student in plumbing skills during a special course. Mr. Rewat Khamnuansilp, Director of Labour Development and Standards Test Bureau, was the guest of honor at this special event. American Standard supports the skill development or Thai youth in all areas, particularly plumbing skills, as it supports the growth of the Thai bathroom and kitchen industry to international standards. American Standard also supports this activity as it promotes cooperation among government and private sectors while strengthening the reputation of the country. From the picture: Janchai Chonlaworn, Chief Finance Officer, American Standard B&K (Thailand) Public Company Limited; Army Lieutenant Weelop Rorsawat, Instructor; A-Phisit Sitthikan; Mr. Jon Rigg, Managing Director, American Standard B&K (Thailand) Public Company Limited; Rewat Khamnuansilp, Director of Labour Development and Standards Test Bureau; Krit Matatratip, Marketing Director, American Standard B&K (Thailand) Public Company Limited, along with government officers from the Department of Skill Development, the Ministry of Labour. About American Standard in Asia-Pacific American Standard, a world’s leading provider of bathroom and kitchen products, provides customers Design Solutions for a beautiful and harmonious bathroom environment. The company’s products are the prime choice for consumers who want to relax and rejuvenate. Their Design Solutions are found in leading hotels, high-end residential developments, prime office buildings and public facilities. American Standard’s bathroom products combine superior design with advanced performance. To deliver style, the company works with award-winning designers including Ronen Joseph, Marc Newson, David Chipperfield, Tomas Fiegl and Achim Pohl. The bathroom collections — Imagine, Moments, Tonic, Acacia and Expression - consist of complementing wash basins, bathtubs, toilet bowls, as well as, accessories and furniture to create a “total look.” Prestigious international awards including the Red Dot Design Award and the IF Product Design Award attest to their design excellence. Advanced technologies deliver performance making life more comfortable. American Standard’s innovative products feature “Family HealthTM” technology for a hygienic life for everyone in the family. For more information, please contact; Khun Jenjira Jitpaiboon PR Executive Vivaldi Public Relations Tel. 0-2718-2134 Mobile. 08-4078-0995 Email. [email protected]