Reference codeI211Name of interviewee (English)MAITHAI, SiriluckDate of interview17/09/2008BiographySiriluck Maithai (née Phataraprasit) was born in Thailand and received her education in the United Kingdom. Maithai was in charge of The Peninsula Bangkok on behalf of the Phatarprasit family after her brother Pradit Phatarprasit went into politics. At the time of the interview, Maithai was the Deputy Managing Director of the Mall group and the Director of The Peninsula Bangkok.Interview summaryNarrates her early career and describes the nature and foundation of her partnership with Sir Michael Kadoorie on The Peninsula Bangkok project. Discusses some of the major challenges they faced during the construction, such as the Asian financial crisis in 1997, and talks of the relationship between the two families. In the interview, Maithai also recalls the grand opening of The Peninsula Bangkok, and remarks on Sir Michael's character and respect for local cultures.Duration59 minutesInterviewerMelanie LiDonationYes - photos, Yes - documentsTopicHSHKadoorie FamilyThe Peninsula BangkokLanguageEnglishLevel of accessUnclassifiedCollectionOral History CollectionCollection SummaryMAITHAI, Siriluck
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