Thomas is a citizen of Thailand, Switzerland and Italy. He studied law and economics at the Universities in Zurich and Berne and was equipped with critical thinking, analytical skills, and a comprehensive understanding of legal concepts and principles.

Throughout his career, he cultivated a wealth of experience across different industries and possesses therefore a wide range of commercial experience, working as a railroad freight handler, station cleaner and trade settlement officer in the securities department in a private bank. His wide range of experience also includes hands-on experience as a plumber, baker, sandwich man, construction worker, accountant, logistics manager for a fashion show, lighting technician in operas, sales promoter, as a reporter in a sports news agency and as location manager for the Swiss TV.

He started to work in the travel business as a tour leader, guide, and resident manager in all countries of Europe, Egypt, USA, Mexico, Canada, Russia, China, and Thailand, and travelled extensively in that role.

He has lived in Thailand for 35 years, where he founded his own company specialising in ground arrangements for an array of tour operators while establishing new destinations and forming strong partnerships with hotels and service providers. He notably expanded Thomas Cook’s presence in Asia, raising up conscientiously the corporate profile and profitability beyond any commercial agreement.