Top executives of Thai Aviation Co Ltd, recently attended the foundation stone laying ceremony for the Thai Aviation Academy – Squadron 101, a new aviation academy that will operate to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards.

The academy is being built on 10 rai of land at Nong Pok Village, Nong Pok Sub-district, Thawat Buri District, Roi Et province. The aviation academy, which will be one of the most modern in Southeast Asia, will help drive the local economy while establishing Roi Et as a new hub of aviation training.

Chalitrat Chandrubeksa, president of Thai Aviation Co Ltd, said that his family has been in the aviation sector for four generations, since ACM Boonchu Chandrubeksa, Royal Thai Air Force Former Commander-in-Chief, (B.E. 2503 – 2517).

“We know very well that being a good pilot requires knowledge, training, and the guidance of experienced flight instructors, along with a proper airfield for practicing and an environment that contributes to the development of professional pilots. We see an opportunity to train civil pilots in compliance with ICAO standards. The company is investing over Bt200 million in the Thai Aviation Academy – Squadron 101 in Roi Et, where the province’s flat plains provide optimum safety for aviation training. We will use Roi Et Airport for flight training as it is well-equipped with modern aviation technology and systems. The new aviation academy is expected to be completed by March 2019.”

SCG joins T2P in developing ‘SCG Wallet’

Siam Cement Group (SCG), the leading conglomerate in Asean, has joined hands with T2P Company Limited, the leading e-Wallet and payment solution provider that creates innovative payment platform for corporations, in developing SCG Wallet. This smart platform makes it convenient for users to make a payment online and at every SCG outlet. SCG Wallet, moreover, can settle a bill at any shop that accepts MasterCard.

Taweechai Pureetip, CEO of T2P Company Limited, said, “In the face of fast-changing social and economic environment, people yearn for even greater convenience. They demand something that enable them to live digital lifestyle. SCG therefore has decided to partner with T2P Company Limited, which is a prominent e-Wallet, Loyalty Platform and AI Data Analytics provider, for SCG Wallet development. SCG Wallet is available in two formats, as a mobile application and as a cash card. “We are extremely pleased to have contributed to this development. It’s a pleasure to support SCG efforts to make payments easier for various customers. We trust that SCG Wallet can influence customers’ purchase decisions and contribute to SCG further growth”.

Natwut Amornvivat, a co-founder of T2P, says, “We began T2P operations in 2011 with a firm commitment to develop innovations and financial technologies (Fintech) for leading organizations. To date, we have already created successful e-Wallet/Loyalty Platforms for many corporate clients. Our customer base grows solidly, with the average growth rate of 100 per cent a year. Currently, we have also launched Deep Data Analytics services, using machine-learning technology for our clients. Leveraging Artificial Intelligence, we have helped our clients develop deep and insightful engagement with their customers. Today, T2P has been the leading Fintech provider for corporate clients in various industries. The number of our e-Wallet users has reached several millions already”.

The top executives of T2P reveals that during the past several years, T2P has developed e-wallet for various industries including the restaurant sector. Transactions made through T2P innovations total Bt3billion a year. Moreover, T2P has won a MasterCard Payment Award in the United States due to its outstanding innovation in payment technology.