Faculty of Agro-Industry PSU

Facebook Tiktok

EN | TH

Menu
DEK 67
Welcome to Faculty of Agro-Industry | Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai Campus
logo-agro-en

Academic Staff

FACULTY OF AGRO-INDUSTRY

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suppasil Maneerat

Affiliation :

Contact:

  • suppasil.m@psu.ac.th
  • 0-7428-6948

Research record:

  • ResearchGate
  • Web of Science ResearcherID:
CV FILE

Education :

  • 1993 B.Sc. (Biotechnology)                           Kasetsart University, Thailand
  • 1998 M.Sc. (Biotechnology)                           Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
  • 2005 Ph.D. (Agriculture)                                Okayama University, Japan

Course Director :

Field of interest :

  • Food Biotechnology
  • Environmental Biotechnology

Current researches :

  • Selection of bioactive compound producing lactic acid bacteria for use as starter culture for Kung-Som production
  • Biosurfactant producing bacteria from oil palm industry: Screening, production, purification and characterization
  • Isolation and screening of probiotic lactic acid bacteria for use as starter culture for fermented stinky bean production (Sa Taw Dong)
  • Monitoring of probiotic bacteria starter culture Lactobacillus plantarum during shrimp fermentation (Kung-Som) using Green Fluorescent Protein (gfp) gene
  • Screening of lactic acid bacteria using as starter culture for Halal fermented chicken sausages (Nham Kai)
  • Production, purification and characterization of Stenotrophomonas acidaminiphila TW3 isolated from palm oil factory

Awards :

Outstanding thesis in the year 1999 from Faculty of Agro-Industry, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand.

Publications :

Review article

  1. Maneerat, S. 2000. Exopolysaccharide from Lactic Acid Bacteria. Songklanakarin J.Sci.Technol. 22: 397-402. (in Thai).
  2. Maneerat, S. 2005. Production of biosurfactants using substrates from renewable-resources. Songklanakarin J. Sci. Technol. 27: 675-683.
  3. Maneerat, S. 2005. Biosurfactants from marine microorganisms. Songklanakarin J. Sci. Technol. 27: 1263-1272.

Original Article

  1. Maneerat, S., Nitoda, T., Kanzaki, H. and Kawai, F. 2005. Bile acids are new products of a marine bacterium, Myroides sp. strain SM1. Appl. Microbiol. Biotechnol. 67(5): 679-683.
  2. Maneerat, S., Bamba, T., Harada, K., Kobayashi, A., Yamada, H. and Kawai, F. 2006. A novel crude oil emulsifier excreted in the culture supernatant of a marine bacterium, Myroides sp. strain SM1. Appl. Microbiol. Biotechnol. 70(2): 254-259.
  3. Yoon, J., Maneerat, S., Kawai, F. and Yokota, A. 2006. Myroides pelagicus sp. nov., isolated from seawater in Thailand. Int. J. Syst. Evol. Microbiol. 56: 1917-1920.
  4. Maneerat, S. and Phetrong, K. 2007. Isolation of biosurfactant-producing marine bacteria and characteristics of selected biosurfactant. Songklanakarin J. Sci. Technol. 29(3): 781-791.
  5. Maneerat, S. and Dikit, P. 2007. Characterization of cell-associated bioemulsifier from Myroides sp.
  6. SM1, a marine bacterium. Songklanakarin J. Sci. Technol. 29(3): 769-779.
  7. Katemai, W., Maneerat, S., Kawai, F., Kanzaki, H., Nitoda, T. and H-Kittikun, A. 2008. Purification and characterization of a biosurfactant produced by Issatchenkia orientalis SR4. J. Gen. Appl. Microbiol. 54(1): 79-82.
  8. Kitcha, S., Cheirsilp, B. and Maneerat, S. 2008. Cyclodextrin glycosyltransferase from a newly isolated alkalophilic Bacillus sp. C26. Songklanakarin J. Sci. Technol. 30(6): 723-728.
  9. Phetrong, K., H-Kittikun, A. and Maneerat, S. 2008. Production and characterization of bioemulsifier from a marine bacterium, Acinetobacter calcoaceticus subsp. anitratus SM7.
  10. Songklanakarin J. Sci. Technol. 30(3): 297-305.
  11. Musikasang, H., Tani, A., H-kittikun, A. and Maneerat, S. 2009. Probiotic potential of lactic acid bacteria isolated from chicken gastrointestinal digestive tract. World J. Microbiol. Biotechnol. 25(8): 1337-1345.
  12. Cheirsilp, B., Kitcha, S. and Maneerat, S. 2010. Kinetic characteristics of b-cyclodextrin production by cyclodextrin glycosyltransferase from newly isolated Bacillus sp. C26. Electronic J. Biotechnol. 13(4). http://www.ejbiotechnology.info/content/vol13/issue4/full/6/
  13. Dikit, P., Maneerat, S., Musikasang, H. and H-Kittikun, A. 2010. Emulsifier properties of the mannoprotein extract from yeast isolated from sugar palm wine. ScienceAsia. 36(4): 312-318.
  14. Dikit, P., Methacanon, P., Visessanguan, W., H-kittikun, A. and Maneerat, S. 2010. Characterization of an unexpected bioemulsifier from spent yeast obtained from Thai traditional liquor distillation. Int. J. Biol. Macromol. 47(4): 465-470.
  15. Hwanhlem, N., Watthanasakphuban, N., Riebroy, S., Benjakul, S., H-Kittikun, A. and Maneerat, S. 2010. Probiotic lactic acid bacteria fromKung-Som: isolation, screening, inhibition of pathogenic bacteria. Int. J. Food Sci. Technol. 45(3): 594-601.
  16. Wongsuphachat, W., H-Kittikun, A. and Maneerat, S. 2010. Optimization of exopolysaccharides production by Weissella confusa NH 02 isolated from Thai fermented sausages. Songklanakarin J. Sci. Technol. 32(1): 27-35.
  17. Hwanhlem, N., Buradaleng, S., Wattanachant, S., Benjakul, S., Tani, A. and Maneerat,
  18. 2011. Isolation and screening of lactic acid bacteria from Thai traditional fermented fish (Plasom) and production of Plasom from selected strains. Food Control. 22(3-4): 401-407.
  19. Saimmai, A., Sobhon, V. and Maneerat, S. 2011. Molasses as a whole medium for biosurfactants production by Bacillus strains and their application. Appl. Biochem. Biotechnol. 165(1):315335.
  20. Saimmai, A., Sobhon, V. and Maneerat, S. 2012. Production of biosurfactant from a new and promising strain of Leucobacter komagatae 183. Ann. Microbiol. 62(1): 391-402.
  21. Dikit, P., Maneerat, S. and H-kittikun, A. 2012. Mannoprotein from spent yeast obtained from Thai traditional liquor distillation: extraction and characterization. J. Food Process Eng. 35(1): 166-177.
  22. Saimmai, A., Kaewrueng, J. and Maneerat, S. 2012. Used lubricating oil degradation and biosurfactant production by SC-9 consortia obtained from oil contaminated soil. Ann. Microbiol. 62(4): 1757-1767.
  23. Musikasang, H., Sohsomboon, N., Tani, A. and Maneerat, S. 2012. Bacteriocin producing lactic acid bacteria as probiotic potential from Thai indigenous chicken. Czech J. Anim. Sci. 57(3): 137-149.
  24. Saimmai, A., Sobhon, V. and Maneerat, S. 2012. Mangrove sediment, a new source of potential biosurfactant producing bacteria. Ann. Microbiol. 62(4): 1669-1679.
  25. Saelim, K., Sohsomboon, N., Kaewsuwan, S. and Maneerat, S. 2012. Probiotic properties of Enterococcus faecium CE5-1 producing abacteriocin-like substance and antagonistic effect against antibiotic-resistant enterococci in in vitro. Czech J. Anim. Sci. 57(11): 529-539.
  26. Saimmai, A., Rukadee, O., Sobhon, V. and Maneerat, S. 2012. Biosurfactant production by Bacillus subtilis TD4 and Pseudomonas aeruginosaSU7 grown on crude glycerol obtained from biodiesel production plant as sole carbon source. J. Sci. Ind. Res. 71(6): 396-406.
  27. Saimmai, A., Rukadee, O., Onlamool, T., Sobhon, V. and Maneerat, S. 2012. Isolation and functional characterization of a biosurfactant produced by a new and promising of Oleomonas sagaranensis AT18. World J. Microbiol. Biotechnol. 28(10): 2973-2986.
  28. Saimmai, A., Rukadee, O., Onlamool, T., Sobhon, V. and Maneerat, S. 2012. Characterization and phylogenetic analysis of microbial surface active compounds-producing bacteria. Appl. Biochem. Biotechnol. 168(5): 1003-1018.
  29. Saimmai, A., Onlamool, T., Sobhon, V. and Maneerat, S. 2013. An efficient biosurfactantproducing bacterium Selenomonas ruminantium CT2, isolated from mangrove sediment in south of Thailand. World J. Microbiol. Biotechnol. 29(1): 87-102.
  30. Saimmai, A., Udomsilp, S. and Maneerat, S. 2013. Production and characterization of biosurfactant from marine bacterium Inquilinus limosusKB3 grown on low-cost raw materials. Ann. Microbiol. 63(4): 1327-1339.
  31. Chooklin, C.S., Phertmean, S., Cheirsilp, B., Maneerat, S. and Saimmai, A. 2013. Utilization of palm oil mill effluent as a novel and promising substrate for biosurfactant production by Nevskia ramosa NA3. Songklanakarin J. Sci. Technol.
  32. Saisa-Ard, K., Maneerat, S. and Saimmai, A. 2013. Isolation and characterization of biosurfactantsproducing bacteria isolated from palm oil industry and evaluation for biosurfactants production using low-cost substrates. BioTechnologia 94(3): 275-284.
  33. Noparat, P., Maneerat, S. and Saimmai. 2014. Utilization of palm oil decanter cake as a novel substrate for biosurfactant production from a new and promising strain of Ochrobactrum anthropi 2/3. World J. Microbiol. Biotechnol. 30(3): 865-877.
  34. Saimmai, A., Petmeaun, S., Maneerat, S. and Chooklin, CC. 2014. Isolation and characterization of a biosurfactant from Deinococcus caeni PO5 by using jackfruit seed powder as a substrate. Ann. Microbiol. doi: 10.1007/s13213-013-0738-2.
  35. Saisa-ard, K., Saimmai, A. and Maneerat, S. 2014. Characterization and phylogenetic analysis of biosurfactant-producing bacteria isolated from palm oil contaminated soils in palm oil industry. Songklanakarin J. Sci. Technol. (Article in press).
  36. Chooklin, CC., Petmeaun, S., Maneerat, S. and Saimmai, A. 2014. Diversity of biosurfactantsproducing bacteria isolated from palm oil contaminated soils in palm oil industry. Indian Journal of Biotechnology. (Article in press).

BOOK CHAPTER

  1. Saimmai, A. and Maneerat, S. 2013. Biosurfactant production from agro-industrial by-products and wastes. In: Industrial Microbiology: Microbes in Process. (Eds. G. Neelam and A. Abhinav). Nova Science Publishers, INC. NEW YORK, USA. pp. 317-336.
  2. Saimmai, A. and Maneerat, S. 2013. Application of biosurfactants in the medical field. In: Industrial Microbiology: Microbes in Process. (Eds.G. Neelam and A. Abhinav). Nova Science Publishers, INC. NEW YORK, USA. (Article in press).

Presentation

  1. Maneerat, S., Charernjiratrakul, W. and H-Kittikun, A. 1997. Preparation of powder inoculum for Nham production. The 2nd seminar on JSPS-NRCT-DOST-LIPI-VCC Large scale cooperative research program in the field of Biotechnology “Sustainable development of Biotechnology in tropic” Nakonrachasrima, Thailand. 19-21 November.
  2. Maneerat, S., Yuwasatian, C. and Laohaprapanon, T. 1999. Isolation of exopolysaccharideproducing lactic acid bacteria from fermented foods. The 5th Asai-Pacific Biochemical Engineering Conference 1999 and the 11th Annual Meeting of Thai Society for Biotechnology. Phuket, Thailand. November, 15-18.
  3. Maneerat, S., Phanyosaranya, S. and Rojanawongchai, W. 2000. Probiotic lactic acid bacteria from traditional fermented foods: isolation and inhibition of pathogenic bacteria. The world congress of Biotechnology 2000. Berlin, Germany. 3-8 September.
  4. Maneerat, S., Isaram, J., Ishimoto, R., H-Kittikun. and Kawai, F. 2000. Isolation of biosurfactantproducing marine bacteria. The 2nd Joint Seminar on Development of Thermotolerant Microbial Resources and Their Applications. Yamaguchi, Japan. 21-25 November.
  5. Kijroongrojana, K., Maneerat, S. and Bourtoom. T. 2001. Development of high protein tuna soup production from tuna condensate. 11thWorld Congress of Food Science and Technology. Seoul, Korea. 22-27 April.
  6. Maneerat, S., Tani, A., H-Kittikun, A., Nitoda, T., Kanzaki, H. and Kawai, F. 2002. Purification and characterization of a biosurfactant fromMyroides odoratus SMT1 isolated from marine environments in Thailand. The 3rd JSPS-NRCT Joint Seminar on Development of
  7. Thermotolerant Microbial Resources and Their Applications. Chaing Mai, Thailand. 17-21 November.
  8. Maneerat, S., Tani, A., H-Kittikun, A., Nitoda, T., Kanzaki, H. and Kawai, F. 2003. Marine biosurfactant : Purification and characterization of a biosurfactant produced by Myroides odoratus SMT1 isolated from seawater in Thailand. Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Agrochemistry. Yokohama, Japan. March, 31- April, 2.
  9. Maneerat, S., Bamba, T., Konayashi, A. and Kawai, F. 2004. Production of the 2nd biosurfactant by Myroides SM-1. Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Agrochemistry. Hiroshima, Japan. March, 29-31.
  10. Kawai, F and Maneerat, S. Unusual products and biosurfactants produced by marine bacteria. Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Agrochemistry. Hiroshima, Japan. March, 29-31.
  11. Kawai, F., Maneerat, S., Nitoda, T. and Kanzaki, H. 2004. Bile Acids are Newly Found as Prokaryotic Products of Myroides SM-1 and a Type Strain of Genus Myroides.
  12. 104th General Meeting of The American Society for Microbiology, New Orleans, The United States of America. May, 23-27.
  13. Maneerat, S., Bamba, T., Kobayashi, A., Yamada, H. and Kawai, F. 2004. Lipopeptide biosurfactant produced by a thermotolerant marine bacterium, Myroides SM1. The 4th JSPS-NRCT Joint Seminar on Development of Thermotolerant Microbial Resources and Their Applications. Fukuoka, Japan. 7-10 November.
  14. Maneerat, S., Karnsamuth, K. and Somkeaw, W. 2006. Isolation of probiotic lactic acid bacteria from seabass viscera. 9th ASEAN Food Conference “Emerging Science and Technology in the Development of Food Industry in the ASEAN” Jakarta, Indonesia. 8-10 August.
  15. Dikit, P., H-kittikun, A. and Maneerat, S. Extraction, characterization and purification of mannoprotein from spent yeast obtained from traditional liquor distillation. 7th National Grad-Research Conference. Surattani, Thailand. 4-5 April.
  16. Hwanhlem, N., H-Kittikun, A and Maneerat, S. Screening of probiotic lactic acid bacteria from Kung-Som. The 19th Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology “TSB2007: Biotechnology for Gross National Happiness”. Thammasart University, Patumthani, Thailand. 9-12 October.
  17. Kaewrueng, J., Sobhon, V. and Maneerat, S. 2007. Isolation and screening of waste lubricating oil degrading microorganism consortia from soil. The 19th Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology “TSB2007: Biotechnology for Gross National Happiness”. Thammasart University, Patumthani, Thailand. 9-12 October.
  18. Maneerat, S. Characterization of weathered crude oil bioemulsifier produced from a marine bacterium, Myroides sp. SM1. 12thInternational Symposium on Marine Natural Products. Queenstown, New Zealand. 4-9 February.
  19. Phetrong, K., H-kittikun, A. and Maneerat, S. Production of biosurfactant from marine bacterium, Acinetobacter anitratus SM7. 7thNational Grad-Research Conference. Surattani, Thailand. 4-5 April.
  20. Phetrong, K., H-Kittikun, A and Maneerat, S. Acinetobacter calcoaceticus subsp. anitratus SM7 a new bioemulsifier-producing marine bacterium. The 2nd International Conference on Environmental, Industrial and Applied Microbiology “Fostering Cross-disciplinary Applied Research in Microbiology and Microbial Biotechnology” Seville, Spain. 28 November – 1 December.
  21. Wongsuphachat, W., H-kittikun, A. and Maneerat, S. Screening of exopolysaccharide producing lactic acid bacteria isolated from Thai traditional fermented foods. The 19th Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology “TSB2007: Biotechnology for Gross National Happiness”. Thammasart University, Patumthani, Thailand. 9-12 October.
  22. Jaya, J.D., Maneerat, S. and Sobhon, V. 2008. Screening of p,p´-DDT degrading bacterial consortium from agricultural soil in Songkhla Province, Thailand. The 20th Annual Meeting
  23. of the Thai Society for Biotechnology. TSB 2008: “Biotechnology for Global Care”. Mahasarakham, Thailand. 14-17 October.
  24. Meeboon, N. and Maneerat, S. Acceleration of waste lubricating oil degradation in soil slurry with the addition of a microbial consortium. The 20th Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology. TSB 2008: “Biotechnology for Global Care”. Mahasarakham, Thailand. 14-17 October.
  25. Musikasang, H., H-Kittikun, A. and Maneerat, S. 2008. Screening of lactic acid bacteria as probiotic in chicken intestinal tract. The 9thNational Grad Research Conference. Burapha University, Bangsaen Chonburi, Thailand. 14-15 March.
  26. Riska, D. and Maneerat, S. Isolation and screening of biosurfactant producing bacteria from mangrove sediment. The 2nd International Conference Mathematics and Natural Sciences.
  27. Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung, Indonesia. 28-30 October.
  28. Kaewrueng, J. and Maneerat, S. The use of an SC-9 consortium in the biodegradation of soil contaminated by waste lubricating oil. The 21st Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology: A Solution to the Economic Crisis?. Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand, 24-25 September.
  29. Watthanasakphuban, N., Riebroy, S., Benjakul, S. and Maneerat, S. Screening of bacteriocin producing lactic acid bacteria from Kung-Som. The 48th Kasetsart University Annual Conference. The Role of Agriculture Science in Fueling Economic Revival, Resolving the Crisis and Battling Global Warming. Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand, 3-5 February.
  30. Saimmai, A., Sobhon, V. and Maneerat, S. Biosurfactant produced by bacteria isolated from mangrove sediment: isolation and characterizations. The 22nd Annual Matting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology “Biotechnology for Healthy Living“. October 20-22, 2010. Prince of Songkla University, Trang Campus, Trang Province, Thailand. pp. 284.
  31. Saimmai, A., Rukadee, O., Onlamool, , Sobhon, V. and Maneerat, S. 2012. Isolation and screening of surface active compound-producing bacteria using low-cost and renewable substrate. International Conference on Microbial Taxonomy, Basic and Applied Microbiology.October 4-6, 2012. Kosa Hotel, Khonkaen Province, Thailand. pp. 132-140.
  32. Saimmai, A., Onlamool, , Sobhon, V. and Maneerat, S. 2012. Diversity of biosurfactants/bioemulsifiers-producing bacteria isolated from palm oil contaminated soils in palm oil industry. 38th Congress on Science and Technology of Thailand “Science for the Future of Mankind“. October 17-19, 2012. The Empress Convention Hall, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. pp. 1-6.
  33. Saimmai, A. and Maneerat, S. 2012. Phylogenetic analysis of biosurfactant-producing bacteria isolated from palm oil industry and evaluation for biosurfactants production using low-cost substrates. The Excellence in Teacher Education and Research Innovation. December 24-28, 2012. Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Bangkok, Thailand. pp. 301.
  34. Saimmai, A., Petmeaun, S., Cheirsilp, B., Sobhon, V., Chooklin, CS. and Maneerat, S. Isolation and screening of biosurfactant-producing bacteria using palm oil mill effluent as a novel substrate. 4th Regional AFOB Symposium 2013 “Bioenergy, Biorefinery and Beyond”. January 17-19, 2013. Chiang Mai Grandview Hotel and Convention Center, Chiang Mai, Thailand. pp. 63-66.
  35. Saimmai, A., Petmeaun, S., Cheirsilp, B., Sobhon, V., Chooklin, CS. and Maneerat, S. Isolation and phylogenetic analysis of surface active compound-producing bacteria from palm oil industry. 4th Regional AFOB Symposium 2013 “Bioenergy, Biorefinery and Beyond”. January 17-19, 2013. Chiang Mai Grandview Hotel and Convention Center, Chiang Mai, Thailand. pp. 55-58.
  36. Udomsilp, S., Petmeaun, S., Chooklin, CS., Sobhon, V., Maneerat, S. and Saimmai, A. 2013. Production and characterization of biosurfactant produced by Bacillus subtilis 318 using low cost fermentation medium. 4th Regional AFOB Symposium 2013 “Bioenergy, Biorefinery and Beyond”. January 17-19, 2013. Chiang Mai Grandview Hotel and Convention Center, Chiang Mai, Thailand. pp. 36-39.
  37. Udomsilp, S., Petmeaun, S., Chooklin, CS., Sobhon, V., Maneerat, S. and Saimmai, A. 2013. Isolation and screening of biosurfactant-producing bacteria using palm oil decanter cake as a novel substrate. 4th Regional AFOB Symposium 2013 “Bioenergy, Biorefinery and Beyond”. January 17-19, 2013. Chiang Mai Grandview Hotel and Convention Center, Chiang Mai, Thailand. pp. 59-62.
  38. Saimmai, A., Petmeaun, S., Dikit, P. and Maneerat, S. Isolation and screening of exopolysaccharide-producing bacteria from mangrove sediment by using palm oil mill effluent as a substrate. TSB International Forum 2013. August 28-30, 2013. BITEC Bang Na, Bangkok, Thailand. pp. 48-51.
  39. Saimmai, A., Petmeaun, S., Dikit, P. and Maneerat, S. Diversity of exopolysaccharide producing-bacteria from mangrove sediment in south of Thailand. TSB International Forum 2013. August 28-30, 2013. BITEC Bang Na, Bangkok, Thailand. pp. 40-43.
  40. Saimmai, A., Petmeaun, S., Maneerat, S. and Chooklin, CS. 2013. Oil palm empty fruit bunch fiber pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis for cellulosic ethanol production. TSB International Forum 2013. August 28-30, 2013. BITEC Bang Na, Bangkok, Thailand. pp. 52-55.
  41. Saimmai, A., Petmeaun, S., Maneerat, S. and Chooklin, CS. 2013. Isolation and screening of biosurfactant-producing bacteria using crude glycerol from biodiesel production as a substrate. TSB International Forum 2013. August 28-30, 2013. BITEC Bang Na, Bangkok, Thailand. pp. 79-82.
  42. Noparat, P., Saisa-ard, K., Petmeaun, S., Maneerat, S. and Saimmai, A. 2013 Production and characterization of biosurfactant produced byHaloplanus AS64 using palm oil decanter cake as a novel substrate. The 39th Congress on Science and Technology of Thailand (STT 39) “Innovative Science for a Better Life”. October 21-23, 2013. BITEC Bang Na, Bangkok, Thailand. pp. 597-604.
  43. Saimmai, A., Petmeaun, S. and Maneerat, S. Production and characterization of biosurfactant produced by Halopenitus persicus AS97 using cashew apple bagasse as substrate. 2nd ASEAN Plus Three Graduate Research Congress: AGRC 2014. February 5-7, 2014. S31 Sukhumvit Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand.
  44. Saimmai, A., Petmeaun, S. and Maneerat, S. Diversity of biosurfactant-producing thermotolerant bacteria from hot springs in the south of Thailand. 2nd ASEAN Plus Three Graduate Research Congress: AGRC 2014. February 5-7, 2014. S31 Sukhumvit Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand.