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THAI brings its top-class Royal Orchid Dining Experience down to earth

Sep 10. 2020

By The Nation

Thai Airways International’s catering department has launched the Royal Orchid Dining Experience, making meals from its Royal First and Royal Silk in-flight menu available to general customers on the ground.

Following the success of a gourmet event held from July to August, with high-quality meals being prepared by international chefs, another event was held at THAI headquarters’ employees’ canteen, which was converted into a Royal Orchid Dining Experience by volunteer staff from the airline’s technical, operations, and ground equipment services departments, THAI Catering managing director Varangkana Luerojvong said.

To generate a passenger cabin atmosphere on the ground, plane seats and furniture are made from discharged aircraft engines, engine fans have been converted into table legs and rubber wheels made into tables. Some engine parts including the spinner core are on display. Customers can get to climb a ladder car similar to real embarking, before scanning a QR code to receive an e-boarding pass on their smartphones.

Menus served at the latest dining experience were bestsellers from the previous event, such as pasta, shawarma, chicken tikka, yakisoba, cheesecake, macaroni, salad, roasted beef with nam jim jaew, and kanom chin nam prik, with prices starting at Bt65.

There were also special menus made of high quality ingredients by international chefs from THAI Catering, which has over 60 years of experience in serving THAI and customer airlines.

These special menus are now being rotated every month.

Local and imported ingredients used in preparing inflight meals, mixed fruit juice, tamarind tea and lime butterfly pea are sold in the TG Market Zone.

The Royal Orchid Dining Experience is now open every Wednesday to Sunday. Coffee, tea and baked goods are sold from 7am, while international meals are available from 9am-2pm.

Self-service set menus are also on sale at the main level of the Royal Orchid Dining Experience, while full service set menus for a group of customers are served on the mezzanine level. For reservations, please call 0-2356-1666 from 8am-5pm. Those interested need to book three days in advance.

THAI Catering also aims to introduce the Royal Orchid Pop-up Dining Experience at its THAI Silom and Larn Luang offices later this year.

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New Birdy 3in1, more intense coffee and less sweet

Sep 09. 2020

By THE NATION

Ajinomoto Co., (Thailand) Ltd. introduces new formula of “Birdy 3in1” with its intense coffee taste from well-selected Robusta coffee bean to make you feel ready in every morning.

Two new formulas are “Birdy 3in1 Robusta” with well blend coffee taste, and “Birdy 3in1 Espresso” with less 25% sugar from original taste tomeet young generation’s lifestyle who is now focusing on their health and nutrition and want to lessen sugar consumption. The company aims to develop products with low sugar formula to promote creating “healthy living society” and be the healthy choice for consumer as well as to improve the quality of life in accordance with our Ajinomoto Group Creating Shared Value policy (ASV).

New formula of “Birdy 3in1” with the new packaging are now available for Bt15 at 7-ELEVEN, convenient stores and department stores nationwide.

You can follow Birdy movement via Facebook Fan Page “Birdy World”.

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UN Global Compact members brainstorm ways to improve world economy

Sep 09. 2020Prime Minister Prayut Cha-o-cha 

By THE NATION

More than 200 UN Global Compact members came together recently for a seminar in Bangkok to find ways to improve the global economy amid the massive impact of Covid-19 while maintaining SGDs, or sustainable development goals.

The August 31 seminar, “GCNT Forum 2020: Thailand Business Leadership for SDGs”, was organised by Global Compact Network Thailand, a group of companies committed to encouraging businesses nationwide to adopt sustainable and socially responsible policies with a focus on human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption.

This year also marks the 20th anniversary of United Nations Global Compact.

Prime Minister Prayut Cha-o-cha presided over the forum, giving a speech.

As president of Global Compact Network Thailand, Charoen Pokphand Group chief executive Suphachai Chearavanont announced his group’s intention to become a leader in sustainable business operations under 17 SGDs together with other business organisations, which are Global Compact members.

Suphachai Chearavanont

Watch a video here: https://youtu.be/W4KHUfVQGLY

For more information, visit:

https://globalcompact-th.com/TBL/SDGs/2020

www.facebook.com/GlobalCompactNetworkThailand

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Dusit Thani College offers international standard courses with focus on hands-on experience

Sep 08. 2020

By The Nation

Dusit Thani College (DTC), one of Thailand’s premier hospitality education institutions, recently held an online learning session for Hotel and Resort Management students to enhance their learning experience in hotel and resort professionalism.

The college said that the programme operates in accordance with international standards secured by the academic certification of Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL), the world-leading hospitality management school in Switzerland that has been a pioneer in hospitality education for over 125 years.

This programme focuses on expanding new horizons in hotel and resort management; fostering critical thinking, analysis, strategic planning, and innovative management. Hands-on experience is also included in the programme to offer a variety of real-life business challenges, to best utilise and further develop knowledge and skills in problem-solving and hospitality management, the college said.

In this session, Dusit Thani College invited Stefan Heintze, general manager of Pathumwan Princess Hotel and an alumni of EHL as well as a part of the EHL Bangkok Stamm Committee, to discuss with students the topic of “Hotel renovations and refurbishments – The Case of the Pathumwan Princess”.

His talk explored how the Pathumwan Princess has renovated its rooms in the past year to maintain its strategic positioning in the Bangkok market; decision factors that led to the renovation (customer feedback, increasing competition, potentially decreasing average daily rate; how the renovation was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and how the hotel took advantage of the forced hotel closures to speed up the renovation process and decrease the impact of Covid-19.

Dusit Thani College was established to meet the demand for well-trained professionals and is a private educational institution specialising in tourism and hospitality management. The college offers three bachelor’s degree programmes in the Thai language: Hotel Management, Culinary Arts and Kitchen Management, and Service Innovation in Tourism Industry, along with a Master of Business Administration. English language bachelor’s degree programmes are offered in Hotel and Resort Management, and Professional Culinary Arts.

In addition, many specialised short courses are also available. All programmes are recognised nationally and internationally.

The college is accredited to the Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (Public Organisation) and international standards of excellence by The International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education.

For more information, contact public relations office on +66 (0) 2361 7811-3, or e-mail pr.pr@dtc.ac.th, or visit www.dtc.ac.th

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Krungsri’s subsidiary in Cambodia gets regulatory nod for commercial banking

Sep 08. 2020

By THE NATION

Hattha Kaksekar Limited, a microfinance institution in Cambodia wholly-owned by Krungsri, has been given regulatory approvals to become a commercial bank under the name Hattha Bank Plc.

Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya Pcl), a member of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), said the development marks another key milestone in Krungsri’s journey to pursue regional business expansion and capture growth opportunities in CLMV (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam) countries by leveraging local expertise and physical presence together with its established business platform and extensive networks.

Krungsri president and chief executive officer Seiichiro Akita said: “We are pleased to announce that, after successfully obtaining all regulatory approvals, Hattha Kaksekar Limited has now become Hattha Bank Plc. With the new status, Hattha Bank is eligible to deliver most excellent financial products and services to better meet diverse demands of clients in Cambodia through its financial innovation and inclusion.”

He said Krungsri will continue to support Hattha Bank through sharing best banking practices, marketing expertise, product development, sales channel enhancement and risk management.

“We believe that, through the synergy of Krungsri’s distinctive financial expertise and Hattha Bank’s local business know-how and experience, Hattha Bank will play an important role in driving the Cambodian economy towards a sustainable growth path,” Akita added.

Hattha Bank Plc (formerly Hattha Kaksekar Ltd) has been providing financial services to people in Cambodia for over 26 years. It became a part of Krungsri Group family after being acquired in 2016.

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Thai Vietjet launches new Ubon Ratchathani flights by offering Bt50 fare to all local destinations

Sep 07. 2020

By The Nation

Thai Vietjet is launching its new Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani flights by offering a Bt50 fare, excluding taxes and fees, on all its domestic flights for travel between October 6 and March 31, 2021 (excluding public holidays).

Bookings need to be made before Friday (September 11) at SkyFUN.vietjetair.com, the airline’s Facebook page or mobile app. 

The promotion is applicable to all domestic Thai Vietjet flights, including Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phuket, Krabi, Udon Thani, Hat Yai, Khon Kaen and Nakhon Si Thammarat. The promotion is also applicable to Phuket-Chiang Rai, Udon Thani-Chiang Rai flights, as well as flights to Surat Thani, which start from November 4, and Chiang Rai-Hat Yai, which start from November 1.

Thai Vietjet is expanding its flight network within Thailand and neighbouring countries. Apart from its 13 domestic routes, it also flies to eight destinations in the region, including China. 

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CP Foods opts for renewable energy to meet its emissions target

Sep 04. 2020

By THE NATIONChareon Pokphand Foods (CP Foods) is introducing renewable energy in its manufacturing facilities with the aim of achieving the target of cutting carbon dioxide emissions by 25 per cent in the next five years.

Wuthichai Sithipreedanant, senior vice president for corporate social responsibility and sustainable development, said CP Foods was applying the “circular economy” concept to minimise its negative impacts on the environment, society and economy, and maximising its positive impacts.

For instance, all waste meat will be developed into a new product, water used in shrimp farms will be recycled to ensure zero discharge into natural water resources, while renewable energy will be used to cut down on the use of electricity and petrol.

CP Foods also aims to become a coal-free operation by 2022.

Wuthichai said that with renewable energy and a balance with nature, CP Foods can realise its dream of becoming the “kitchen of the world”.

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CP Group’s chairman urges private sector to help revive economy through sustainable means

Sep 03. 2020

By THE NATION

Suphachai Chearavanont, president of Global Compact Network Thailand and CEO of Charoen Pokphand Group, told the recent “GCNT Forum 2020: Thailand Business Leadership for SDGs” that the world is facing several crises at present, including Covid-19, income disparity, human rights, environmental and economic issues.

However, he said, collaborations between Thailand and the other 60 GCNT members will help realise Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as member companies in each country work alongside their governments, civil society organisations and the private sector.

By linking up the world’s largest sustainability network, first-hand experience and knowledge can be shared, especially in relation to responsible and sustainable operation of the private sector’s supply chain.

Suphachai said once the Covid-19 crisis is over, the private sector will play a key role in mitigating the impact of the pandemic on people’s lives and the nation’s economy.

Cooperation will be necessary to develop sustainability and improve the livelihoods of millions of people.

At this time, new graduates are finding it difficult to secure jobs. Hence, the private sector needs to participate in reviving the economy in the fallout of Covid-19 by continuing to invest and expand their businesses with a view to creating new jobs.

Suphachai added that the approach toward creating awareness among the next generation of sustainability leaders should be via action-based learning. As part of the Leadership for Sustainable Education Development (Connext Ed) learning model, 100 schools are teaching students economic discipline; creating social understanding; and understanding the environment, public health, how to plant trees and reduce toxic pollution in water systems.

Lessons on analysing problems and offering solutions will help create a next generation of responsible and sustainable adults.

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CPF wins ‘Best CFO in Thailand 2020’ award

Sep 02. 2020

By THE NATION

Paisan Chirakitcharern, chief finance officer of Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF), has been named “Best CFO in Thailand 2020” at the Alpha Southeast Asia Magazine’s 10th Annual Institutional Investor Awards for Corporates.

The award was based on the magazine’s “Southeast Asia’s Institutional Investor Corporate Poll”.

“I’m delighted, not for myself but for the organisation,” said Paisan, attributing his award to support from “all CPF people around the world”. 

He identified finance and human resources as the two keys to successful business operations. 

A company could only succeed if it had both money and the right workforce, he added, giving credit to CPF management for emphasising these two in tandem.

“We need to know the business we are in and its key success factors. The finance department’s duty is to provide funding to help the organisation reach its targets. Meanwhile, as operational details change on a daily basis, we must stand ready for changes and dare to change.  

He said it was also crucial to bridge the generation gap at work.  

“Working with new generations, we must be their role models and understand them. Young people today perceive things differently from people my age. People my age find it very difficult to quit as they fret about criticisms. But young people are ready to change jobs. We must realise the difference and there must be a stage where they can show their capabilities. This is the most important.”

The poll saw CPF win four more awards: Best Senior Management IR Support, Strongest Adherence to Corporate Governance, Most Consistent Dividend Policy, and Best Strategic CSR.

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Households urged to install solar panels, sell power back to MEA

Sep 02. 2020

By THE NATION

The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) is inviting households in Bangkok, Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan to install solar panels on their roofs to generate electricity for personal use or to sell back to the MEA.

“Users who wish to install solar panels for personal use should integrate their solar generators into MEA’s power grid, and the MEA will send out technicians to ensure their equipment is safe and the current is stable,” MEA public relations director Phasuk Sampunnachote said. Interested users can study the MEA’s power integration guidelines and register at https://www.mea.or.th/minisite/vspp/about/846 with no deadline.

“MEA has also created the Community Solar Power programme, which is available to type 1 customers [residential users] who installed solar panels for domestic use and have left over electricity to sell,” she added. “MEA will buy the electricity from users at Bt1.68 per unit, under a 10-year contract. Applicants can register at the website https://spv.mea.or.th before December 2020.”

For more information customers can contact the MEA at its call centre on 1130, via Twitter at @MEA_news, Line at @meathailand, and Facebook การไฟฟ้านครหลวง MEA.