• PMI Publications Go Digital!
• Event Highlights - April
• PMP Certification News
• Chapter Calendar - 2007

• Asia Pacific eLink Newsletter
• Membership-at-a-Glance
• Thank You to Chapter Sponsors
• The Last Word - A PMEXAM Question

Did you know that two of PMI's publications are now available in digital format?  PM Network PMI® Publications Digital publications are the latest way PMI brings a faster and more enhanced information experience to its members.  All members will now be able to view enhanced digital versions of PM Network® and PMI Today®, the newsletter that keeps members up-to-date on activities, events and volunteer opportunities.  With digital publications, members are able to easily search recent issues of these two publications.  Members will continue to receive the hardcopy print editions of these publications each month and have the option to read Project Management Journal®, the quarterly refereed research publication, either online or in print.  Check out these new offering by logging into the member's area at www.pmi.org .
 

On Wednesday 25 April 2007, the Bangkok Chapter hosted Mr. Ronald van Kleunen as the Monthly Meeting speaker.  Mr. van Kleunen provided an excellent presentation on "Wireless Security Risks in Thailand".   A couple of the key topics included an overview of wireless networks and applications in the industry and a summary of the risks that companies and employees face when using wireless applications.  Ron also provided a video clip on wireless communication risks and he conducted a live demonstration showing how our notebook computers and mobile phones might be vulnerable.  All-in-all this was a very interesting and lively presentation.  Many thanks to Mr. Ronald van Kleunen, founder and Managing Director of Globeron Pte Ltd, based in Singapore. 
 

In March and April we had two more Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications awarded within the Bangkok Chapter.  Congratulations goes to Mr. Panutat Temiyanon, PMP and Ms. Siraya Kunhasut, PMP  both of Bangkok.  We look forward to welcome our newly certified members at our next monthly meeting. Well done!

Have you been thinking about certifying as a professional project manager?  Need help? Contact any of your PMP certified board members and they would be pleased to discuss planning ideas and resources which are available through the Chapter to assist you in achieving your goal of PMP certification. Board Members contact info can be viewed at the following link for  http://www.pmithai.org/Leadership.aspx

AFTER YOU ARE PMP CERTIFIED...
Did you know that you can earn PDUs just by reading a project management related book?  It is true!  Checkout the CCR Program Handbook under 'GUIDE TO CATEGORY 2 ACTIVITIES' at the following link http://www.pmi.org/prod/groups/public/documents/info/pdc_pmpccr.asp.  This section of  the CCR describes how to obtain PDUs for Self-Directed Learning Activities.  Try it! It's easy. Contact Oyvind Huus, PMP, VP Membership with questions you have about tracking PDUs (telephone: +66 2 545-6103, email: ohuss@chevron.com).   
 

MONTHLY MEETINGS

CONTINUING EDUCATION

PLEASE NOTE: If you or any of your colleagues is willing to present a PM case study or a topic on project management practices at our Monthly Chapter Meeting in May, please contact Khun Yodchai, PMP Programs yodchai@project-solutions.net

For more regional project management news, check-out the PMI Asia Pacific e-Link Newsletter.  The letter is published monthly and covers a wide variety of topics which are of interest to project managers practicing  in the Asia Pacific Region.

Use the following URL link to view current and previous PDF versions of the eLink newsletters: http://www.pmi.org/info/AP_AsiaNews.asp

As always we wish to thank our Annual Sponsors, Project Solutions International and Chevron Thailand E&P, Ltd., for continuing their support of the Chapter through their donations at the platinum and gold levels respectively. 

Annual ‘Platinum’ Sponsor	Annual ‘Gold’ Sponsor

If your company interested in partnering with a professional organization for project managers, please contact the Sponsor Relations representative, Joe Fincher, Director-at-Large (joseph@spoc-co.com) for further information.  Once again, many thanks to our 2007 annual sponsors for their generous contribution of funds and resources to the Bangkok Chapter.
 

Our 'last word' for this month again comes to us from our friends at http://www.pmexam.com  For the answers to last month's PMEXAM Crossword puzzle please visit their website.

For all of you project managers out there, below is a sample PMP Certification examination question from the 'Daily Digest' section of the pmexam.com website.  Have Fun!