From Japan to Denmark ... without even leaving Thailand!

We first headed back to the Northern Thailand Industrial Estate to tour Siam Wire Company (a Japanese company). The tour started off with a greeting from the Japanese plant manager, then we saw all the operations associated with making wire mesh (applications include termite protection, filters, etc.). I was impressed that the Thai employees at each area spoke very good English. Then after lunch we headed north to tour Georg Jensen (Danish company) that makes a wide range of high end jewelry (silver/gold with diamonds) and cutlery (silver). A unique aspect of this company is that they had their own “Free trade zone”, so as the plant manager said “you are now entering Denmark”. We finished off the day at a Khantoke Dinner show. It consisted of great Northern Thai cuisine and traditional dance – a few of our students even got involved in the action.

MU Team at Siam Wire Company

Lunch at a roadside café

Tour of Georg Jensen’s silver cutlery press room with Lars the plant manager

Beginning of the dinner feast

 

 

Joining in the Thai dance fun