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TU And CU Law Professors Agree NBTC Has All Kinds Of Powers Over True-Dtac Merger

BY LINE : THE NATION

FRI, SEPTEMBER 09, 2022

True-Dtac Deal Is A More Severe Monopoly Than Socialism; NBTC Considered “Stubborn” In Not Recognizing Its Own Powers, Which Are Clearly Laid Out In The Law. NBTC Has The Authority To Give Or Withhold Permission. It Must Use These Existing Powers And Not Neglect Its Compliance With Section 157.

On September 7, the Thailand Consumers Council held a seminar to gather opinions on the case of “Whether NBTC has the authority to manage the True-Dtac merger.” Ideas and solutions were sought in the matter of consumer protection from business mergers.

Until now, National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has not been able to conclude whether it can consider the request to merge the businesses of True and Dtac. It looks as if, even though NBTC board has read the reports from all four subcommittees which it established, it can still cannot yet come to a conclusion. One of these is the legal subcommittee, which clearly voted 10 to 1 that NBTC had authority to consider whether to approve or disapprove. However, NBTC submitted the matter of its own authority to the office of the Council of State to consider such authority for a second round, even though it was not a matter to bring in the executive branch to regulate itself. 

Prof Dr Parinya Thewanarumitkul, a delegate from Thammasat University spoke about NBTC board’s behaviour. He said that looking back at the establishing laws of NBTC, the reason for an independent organization to regulate the national resource of RF spectra was to be compliant with the 2017 Constitution and the Announcement of NBTC concerning regulatory measures for business mergers of 2018. Section 9 of this Announcement stated that the report in Section 5 was considered to be a request for approval from NBTC under Section 8 of the NBTC Announcement concerning measures to prevent actions causing a monopoly or unfair competition in the telecom sector of 2006. NBTC has the authority to forbid a merger, if it falls into the scope of a monopoly, or reducing or limiting competition.

Then there is the objection that previously, nine merger deals had applied the NBTC Announcement of 2018, and that the words “report on the merger” are used to mean that according to the latest Announcement, companies did not have to request permission. They only had to make an acknowledging report, because NBTC did not have the authority for any action.
 

The nine previous deals should not be cited

Prof Parinya said that the True merger with Dtac could not be compared with these nine previous deals, because it fell into the scope of power over the market, and ownership of spectra, which are a natural resource. They would have a market share more of more than half, and clear power over the market, so why can’t they use the post-merger report system?

It is because of the nine deals mentioned, seven of them were mergers between licensees who are subsidiaries of the same parent group. One deal’s post-deal assets did not exceed the financial limits stipulated by the NBTC Announcement, and one deal was the merger of the state enterprise CAT Telecom with TOT to form NT, pursuant to a Cabinet resolution. Therefore, mergers which exceeded what was stipulated in the law gave the private sector a market share in excess of 50%, the scope of a monopoly more severe than a socialist economy.

Thus, NBTC, as the state organ charged with regulating spectra and providing telecom services has the obligation under Section 27 (11) of the Act on the Organization to Assign Radio frequency and to Regulate the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Services B.E. 2553 (2010) (“Radio Frequency Act”) to determine measures to protect any action which would be a monopoly or be the cause of unfair competition in telecom businesses. It also prevents or manages trade barriers or monopolies, protects consumers and eliminates unfair economic monopolies according to the state policy written in the Constitution, the country’s highest law.

“NBTC may not be confident in its own authority because this is a very large deal happening. However, both the Administrative Court and NBTC legal subcommittee have authority in this matter. Pretending not to know and then asking the Council of State may fall under negligence of duty, or illegitimate actions under Section 157.”

Because spectra are a national resource

Assoc Prof Dr Narongdej Surakosit of Chulalongkorn University’s Law Faculty commented that telecom businesses had to make massive investments which affected the interests of the state and the public. The bodies charged with regulation had to exercise oversight for the maximum benefit, which can be clearly seen written in the Constitution. This is why it was necessary to set up a state agency which was independent in the public interest. In this case, such a body was required to provide measures preventing the seeking of benefits from consumers, or taking advantage of consumers.

Therefore, the status of NBTC is an independent organization, established pursuant to the Act on the Organization to Assign Radio frequency and to Regulate the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Services B.E. 2553 (2010), and whose independence is endorsed by Section 60 of the 2017 Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand.

Also, pursuant to Section 6, the state is required to maintain radio frequencies and access to satellite orbits as national property in the best interests of the country and its people. The allocation of spectra under Paragraph 1, for broadcasting, telecommunication or any other use, must be in the paramount interest of the general public, national security, public benefit and allowing the public to benefit from those spectra.

“Regulating business concerned with the national benefit must be strictly observed, because the more that it is a limited resource, the more that everything must be for the greatest benefit of the public and the nation in accessing them, and specific powers have been granted to NBTC. Therefore, if you ask whether NBTC has authority to consider this matter, the easy answer is, yes, it has full authority.”

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Hong Kong Top Art Toy Designers Showcasing Their Best Works In The First-Of-Its-Kind Hong Kong Exhibition In Thailand

BY LINE : THE NATION

FRI, SEPTEMBER 09, 2022

The Event Is Called “Let’s Unbox! 2022 Hong Kong Art Toy Story Exhibition, Thailand Chapter”.

The first of its kind large-scale exhibition in Thailand which displays world class art toys all by Hong Kong famous designers will open to toy lovers and general public this Friday (September 9) until September 18, 2022. Titled “Let’s Unbox! 2022 Hong Kong Art Toy Story Exhibition, Thailand Chapter”, the Exhibition is organized by the Innovative Entrepreneur Association (IEA) in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) under the support of Create Hong Kong of the HKSAR Government as the Lead Sponsor.

The Exhibition will be held in the popular shopping center centralwOrld in Bangkok, Thailand, featuring the best collections from 15 units of Hong Kong top art toy designers, namely Foon Wong (Big boy toy), Husky Kevin, Ma Fai, Miloza Ma, Pat Lee, Pucky, Winson Ma, Felix Ip, Jeffery Yau, Lam Pei, Mickey Mic, Nicolas Lesaffre, Ryan Lee, Spooky work and Steven Choi. 
 

The Exhibition will have the following four zones:

–    “Amazing Art Toy Zone” in which seven famous Hong Kong art toy designers’ works will be displayed; 

–    “Brilliant Art Toy Zone” in which the works of eight Hong Kong newest generation’s art toy designers will be showcased; 

–    “Classic Art Toy Zone” will take visitors back to the beginning of global art toy story, which is widely recognized as originated from Hong Kong. Highlights include the classic collectibles of the earliest world-known Hong Kong art toy brands like “Amazing Twins”, “Brothersfree” and “Micheal Lau”, and 

–    “Discovery Zone” will display super fun and fascinating installations including larger than life-size toy boxes, giant size toy capsule machine and photo-perfect human size figurines, etc. Together with other exhibits of precious photos and magazines featuring Hong Kong art toys of different generations and a dedicated area for interactive AR photo-shooting with exhibiting Hong Kong art toys, the unboxing journey will immerse visitors in every monumental moment of Hong Kong art toy’s history. 
 

In addition to various exhibits, attractive extended activities will be held during the two weekends of the exhibition period that participants can meet and interact with the attending Hong Kong art toy designers in person in talks, art battle, autograph sessions, etc. 

“Let’s Unbox! 2022 Hong Kong Art Toy Story Exhibition, Thailand Chapter” will be held on 9 to 18 September 2022 for 10 days in total. An opening event will be held at 11:00 am on 10 September 2022 (Saturday) also at centralwOrld, Bangkok, Thailand.  All are welcome to visit the Exhibition and join its opening event which are open for free admission. For the extended activities, they are open for free admission.

For more details of the Exhibition, please visit www.hkarttoysstory.com, or social media on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Line by adding @hkarttoystory.

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As the travel rebound continues to unfold, the benefits of tourism are spreading across the Asia Pacific. In Southeast Asia, particulary Thailand, Airbnb reveals that the resurgence in domestic and inbound tourism is empowering locals to earn a living and make ends meet.

In Thailand, some of the lesser-known destinations that travellers are exploring include Koh Lanta, Trat, Pai and Cha-am.

Domestically, more than 70 per cent of Thais polled plan to travel more frequently to rural destinations that are not currently popular with tourists, and over two-thirds polled say it is important that they are not contributing to issues such as over-tourism.

With people continuing to embrace flexible new approaches to travel and living, communities that have traditionally missed out in the past are increasingly well-positioned to secure a bigger slice of the tourism pie, according to the new Airbnb report ‘Further Afield: Spreading the Benefits of the Travel Revolution’.

Across the region, this has presented fresh opportunities for locals looking to supplement their income as they grapple with rising costs of living.

Across the Asia Pacific, Airbnb nights booked in non-urban areas and typical earnings for non-urban Hosts have increased. Travellers are not only eyeing destinations off the beaten path, but they’re also looking to stay longer.

Notably, nights booked for long-term stays (stays longer than 28 days) in non-urban areas approximately doubled in popular travel and remote working hotspot Thailand in Q2 2022, up from Q2 2019 pre-pandemic.

In Southeast Asia, a number of destinations outside major metropolitan hubs were popular among travellers on Airbnb for long-term stays in Q2 2022. Examples included:

Koh Pha Ngan, Koh Lanta and Krabi in Thailand

Ipoh, Kuah, Semenyih, and Port Dickson in Malaysia

Dapa, Panglao, Dumaguete and Silang in the Philippines

Mich Goh, Airbnb’s Head of Public Policy for Southeast Asia, India, Hong Kong and Taiwan, said: “More than two years since the start of the pandemic, we continue to see fundamental shifts in travel that are creating new opportunities for lesser known, off-the-beaten-track communities. It’s incredibly exciting to see travellers so enthusiastic about exploring new destinations, as well as the positive economic impact cascading to locals.”

This ongoing dispersal of travel is empowering locals to diversify their income through hosting and building financial resilience in the face of rising costs of living.

” We are committed to continuing to work together with governments and stakeholders to keep inspiring travellers to step off the beaten path and help ensure more communities can share in the benefits of tourism,” he said.

In addition to encouraging travellers to explore further afield through innovative search tools such as Categories and I’m Flexible, Airbnb remains committed to partnering with governments and communities in Southeast Asia.

The company is partnering with Thailand’s Tourism Authority of Thailand and Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy on a range of ‘Live and Work Anywhere’ initiatives to attract global digital nomads and remote workers, as part of broader efforts to drive inbound tourism as travel returns.

Published : September 07, 2022

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Central Department Store will invest THB15Bn for the next 5 years to reinforce its position as Thailand’s No.1 Omnichannel Retailer in Premium Segment

Central Department Store under Central Retail commemorates its 75 years of achievements as the pioneer and leader in the retail sector by unveiling a 15 billion Baht investment within 5 years (2023-2027) to strengthen its business.

The huge investment will be spent on branch expansions and store revamps to forge ahead as the No.1 omnichannel retailer in the premium segment.

Central expects its growth to be 1.7 times higher within 5 years. The retailer also unveils a 500 million Baht 75th Anniversary campaign, featuring a spectacular festival of happiness packed with fabulous and fun activities and events.

The “ALL AT CENTRAL” campaign will be full of surprises, exclusive promotions, and inspiring stories of the connection between Central and all customers. In keeping with its long-standing commitment to social responsibility, the celebration campaign, which will be held both on-site and online, also intends to increase local community involvement.

Through the grand festival, the company expresses gratitude to its loyal patrons who have made it Thailand’s top retailer for the past 75 years thanks to their unwavering support.

Olivier Bron, Chief Executive Officer — Department Store, under Central Retail, said, “From the very first day, Central never stops innovating and exploring new ways to create the best shopping experience for our valued customers. Under our vision to truly be “the department store for all the Thais,” we aim to be the ultimate destination for the authentic and sustainable Thai House of Brands, where customers can renew the experience of the best of Thai and international Fashion and Home”.

To sustain growth and reaffirm its position as Thailand’s No.1 department store, Central operates through six key strategies that include expanding its business with new store openings across Thailand, selecting only the best-in-class products and services, and building seamless online and offline shopping experiences.

The customer traffic at the department stores has increased by 25%, with a 50% surge in customer spending. The CENTRAL APP also enjoys a sale growth of 105% and reaches 5.2 million downloads in the first half of 2022.

The retailer also sees continuous growth in its Social Commerce Channels including Chat & Shop, Personal Shopper (Tel. 1425), Facebook Live, and Facebook Inbox.

“We remain committed to making our customers happy as they step into our stores. Central is home to happiness and good memories. To celebrate this huge milestone, we are joining hands with leading partners The1 Credit Card and MasterCard as well as top creators and artists to launch the mega ‘ALL AT CENTRAL’ campaign full of wonderful surprises. To reach the customers on multiple online and offline platforms and channels, we are implementing the 360-degree marketing strategy with the aim is to convey the “All Good Things Happen at Central” message. Through this 500-million-baht campaign, we want to thank our customers for letting us be a part of their happy memories. We stand firm in our support for the community, contributing to the sustainable growth of society. With this campaign, the stores will enjoy more traffic. We expect a 25% growth in sales and 80% campaign reach,” said the CEO.

7 surprises in the “ALL AT CENTRAL” campaign

To celebrate its 75th anniversary in festive grandeur, Central Department Store’s nationwide mega celebration campaign takes the form of 7 surprises under the concept of “ALL AT CENTRAL.” The joyful campaign promises to delight shoppers and tourists alike.

SURPRISE 1: ALL THE TIME with The Central Memory Bank Exhibition. Central brings its customers to the memory lane with the Central Memory Bank Exhibition, transporting them back in time by presenting the fond recollections of the department store that customers have shared, thus narrating the unique history of Central.

At the exhibition, celebrities will share their great memories and nostalgic products from Central.

This trip to the past is from 29 September to 6 November 2022 at the Central Space on the 3rd floor of Central the Original Store on Charoen Krung Road.

SURPRISE 2: ALL THE FUN with Central x Yuree.  In collaboration with famous artist Yuree Kensaku, better known as “Yuree,” Central has created three adorable characters that reflect the success story of Central: Tiger (strength and courage), Dog (loyalty), and Platypus (longevity).

The three lovely pals are available as an exclusive Line Sticker Collection “CENTRAL 75th Anniversary” to mark the department store’s anniversary. Available for download via Central’s LINE Official Account @CentralOfficial until 28 September 2022, the three buddies are now ready to delight every LINE chatroom.

To bring the fun to the physical world, the three pals will turn into giant balloons from 8 September – 31 October 2022, under the Central Landmarks campaign.

SURPRISE 3: ALL THE EXPERIENCE with CENTRAL EDITION. To celebrate its anniversary with community engagement in mind, Central Department Store has joined hands with top Thai designers to create an exclusive collection of value-added products such as clothes and home accessories.

The collection incorporates local materials to promote the craftsmanship of the local communities. The collection will be available at Central Department Stores — Central Chiang Mai (from 7 October 2022), Central Ladprao (from 10 October 2022), Central Phuket (from 11 October 2022), Central Chidlom (25 October 2022) — and on the Central App.

SURPRISE 4: ALL THE STYLES with the RED & EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION. Central, the ultimate fashion destination, will launch the Red Collection, curating red products from leading fashion brands to celebrate the 75th anniversary in style. Additionally, the department store has collaborated with top beauty and fashion brands to design exclusive “Only at Central” products.

The limited collection will be available from 1 October 2022 at all Central branches and on the Central App.

SURPRISE 5: ALL THE TEAMS with 75th Central Shopping Bag Collection. Another unmissable experience is the launch of NFT “75th Central Shopping Bag Collection,” designed by collage artist Nakrob Moonmanas.

The collection marks the first of its kind in Southeast Asia’s retail industry. Packed with special promotions and privileges, the limited NFTs are collectible via “Central Collectibles” on The1 App until 31 October 2022.

SURPRISE 6: ALL THE HAPPINESS with THE NATIONAL CELEBRATION. Central Department Store has gone all out for the grand celebration to delight its customers with a campaign full of fun and exciting online and onsite activities.

Central will be painting the town red with the red lights by decorating its buildings and 10 branches, in Bangkok and other provinces.

The grand celebration also includes online and offline promotions as well as fun office activities for its employees that will run from 12 October – 1 November 2022.

SURPRISE 7: ALL THE DREAMS with SIGNATURE FLOWER SHOW AND MEGA PARTY. To bring its customers closer to the beauty of nature, Central is bringing back its signature flower festival to celebrate its anniversary in full bloom.

This year, the flower festival will run from 27 October 2022 onwards at 2 branches: Central @CentralWorld and Central Chidlom.
ALL ABOUT YOU…because the customers are everything to Central Department Store

To top it off, Central will also release a special song entitled “EVERYTHING IS ALL YOU” written by Trai “Boy” Bhumiratna, produced by Notapol “Kor” Srichomkwan, and performed by Popetorn “Two” Soonthornyanakij. The song is a thank-you gift from Central to its loyal customers who have supported Central for over 75 years.

The beautiful song will be available on all Central’s social media platforms and listening platforms: LINE TV, APPLE MUSIC, JOOX, SPOTIFY, and TIDAL on 29 September 20222.

Bringing legacy to sustainable growth
“Apart from putting our customers first in everything we do, we operate our business with a focus on sustainability, social contributions, and social responsibility. To mark our 75th anniversary, we are partnering with businesses under Central Group, partners, and customers, to build a truly sustainable society for the Thais. Through all activities held during the ‘ALL AT CENTRAL’ campaign, Central will raise funds for foundations that support health, women and children, as well as the environment including the Kidney Foundation of Thailand, UNICEF, The Foundation for The Welfare of The Mentally Retarded of Thailand Under The Royal Patronage Of H. M. The Queen, and Seub Nakhasathien Foundation,” stated Bron.

Creating the Store of the Future, built upon 7 decades of success
Moving forward, Central is on a mission to become a legacy that never stops growing to serve its customers across generations.

To remain the No. 1 omnichannel retailer, we are investing over 15 billion baht within the next 5 years in new store openings and store transformations to create the ultimate lifestyle and happiness destinations. In 2023, Central will open 2 new department stores: one new Robinson Department Store and Central Westville.

Four department stores will go under major renovation: Central Chidlom, Central Ram Intra, Robinson Fashion Island, and Central Mega Bangna.

Next year, Central will also strengthen its online presence with the brand-new CENTRAL APP while also elevate its Social Commerce experience to the next level with the future launch of new shopping channels: TikTok Shop and Luxe Chat & Shop.

It also looks forward to creating the most personalized marketing strategy through campaigns that are designed to reach the right customers using insights and data, ensuring the best experience for its valued customers.

To lead in the retail industry, Central constantly adapts to the ever-changing needs of the customers. These past 75 years were proof of its achievements.

Central’s growth goes hand in hand with Thai people’s happiness. The retailer said it remains committed to being “Central to Life.”

“Central and Robinson are ready to continue our success towards sustainable development in all dimensions for business, society, economy, environment, and way of life to grow together. As the No.1 Retailer in Thailand, Central, holding the hearts and minds of Thai people for a long time, is ready to express gratitude to every trust, to give the best to important customers, and to stand by Thai people for 75 years and forever.” Bron concluded.

Published : September 07, 2022

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When someone mention cryptocurrency, Bitcoin is likely the first thing that comes to mind. However, there is another that is also gaining more spotlight, Ethereum or ETH, the 2nd largest cryptocurrency in term of marketcap.

Ethereum was founded by Vitalik Buterin and launched in 2015. Unlike Bitcoin, Ethereum blockchain supports Smart Contract which allow developers to create decentralized applications, leading to new innovations on the blockchain including Decentralized Finance, GameFi, Stablecoin, NFT and many more. Ethereum is considered the first of 2nd generation blockchain.

However, Ethereum still has its limitation which lead to the idea of developing Ethereum 2.0 that will enhance many functions including speed, decentralization, and security. In this article, we will learn more about why Ethereum aims to become 2.0 and how it plans to do so.
 

The Merge, First Step to Ethereum 2.0

The Merge is the event that is predicted to happen in September 2022. It is when Ethereum will finally change its consensus algorithm from Proof-of-Work (PoW) to Proof-of-Stake (PoS) which is widely used by new generation of blockchains.

The idea behind the Merge was dated back to 2020. During the time, Ethereum developers have created another blockchain called Beacon Chain which used PoS and allowing ETH holders to stake their ETH on the network to help secure and develop the network. When the network is ready, it will undergo a process called “The Merge” where Beacon Chain merges with Ethereum mainnet and changing mainnet’s consensus to PoS.
 

Why is changing to PoS important? Because Ethereum currently uses PoW to verify transaction on the network which requires mining or using computers to solve equations in order to create a block. Mining consumes huge amount of electricity, to make the matter worse, the bigger the blockchain the more competition between miners are, resulting in even more electricity wasted to run the network. There was a report that Ethereum consumes electricity almost 112 TwH/year which can be compared to the amount required by a small country in one year.

This is why PoS considered a game-changing for Ethereum, as it completely changes how the network process a transaction from running a mining rig to staking coins. ETH holders can stake their coins on the blockchain as collateral in order to be randomly selected by the system to validate a transaction and create a block, the validator then receives ETH as reward for performing the task correctly and with integrity. Without mining, Ethereum is predicted to be able to reduce its energy consumption by almost 99%.

Next Steps for Ethereum 

While The Merge is just weeks away, it is actually the very first step to Ethereum 2.0 that will solve the energy consumption issue. The other issues which include transaction speed, decentralization, and security will be addressed in the next milestones with the rhyming names and details as followed:

The Surge

This step will introduce Sharding to the ecosystem. Sharding is the system that split information into smaller packages and distribute these packages to be processed by each node in blockhain, also known as Pararelle Processing. With this, Vitalik Buterin the co-founder believes that it could speed up the transaction time to 100,000 transactions per second compared to current speed at 15 – 20 transactions per second. 

The Verge

This step will introduce “Verkle trees” and “Stateless clients” into Ethereum ecosystem allowing users to run a node without requiring to store an immense amount of data, which in turn is an incentive to increase the number of nodes, and ultimately leading to more decentralization.

The Purge

This step aims to cut down some unrelated historical data to free up spaces as well as to remove Technical Debts that were created during initial stage of development to ensure more sustainability of the network in the long-run.

The Splurge

The last step may consist of a bunch of minor upgrades to ensure that the previous big upgrades can work without any hiccups. Buterin described this part as “the fun stuff.” 

Conclusion

The Merge is first step to Ethereum 2.0 which is predicted to occur during September 2022. This process will change Ethereum’s consensus algorithm from Proof-of-Work that consume an enormous amount of energy to Proof-of-Stake that can reduce energy consumption by 99%.

In addition, there more Ethereum’s upgrades planned for the near future, which are Surge, Verge, Purge and Splurge. These planned upgrades will offer more transaction speed, security, and decentralization for the 2nd largest cryptocurrency in the world, the Ethereum. 

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Published : September 07, 2022

By : THE NATION

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With the current situation in Thailand where there is the rising number of kidney disease patients who need dialysis, having equal access to standardized medical care is therefore essential to the quality of life of patients.

At present, the hemodialysis unit of Thammasat University Hospital needed to increase the round of dialysis services daily to accommodate more patients. In the upper central region, Thammasat University Hospital is considered to be the only hospital that can provide comprehensive medical services. Therefore, people living in nearby provinces like Saraburi and Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya do not have to travel to Bangkok. The hospital also receives referrals from other hospitals in the Northern Bangkok area, the Upper Central region, the lower Northern region and the North Eastern region, resulting in a high number of patients. Consequently, the facility and medical equipment are insufficient for treatment and services.

Gulf Energy Development Public Company Limited (GULF) recognizes the importance of this issue so for that reason, the company presented a donation of 55 million baht to Thammasat University Hospital to fund the establishment of the state-of-the-art Hemodialysis Center with 30 high-efficiency on-line hemodiafiltration machines to provide disadvantaged patients with chronic renal failure access to comprehensive and standardized treatment. The center also aims to be the Center of Excellence, offering comprehensive for patients with kidney disease and patients in need of kidney replacement therapy; acute hemodialysis, chronic hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, kidney transplant surgery, plasmapheresis, etc. In addition, the center will be an on-site teaching facility for medical students, nursing student and resident physicians specializing in nephrology. This is in line with GULF’s mission to promote public health along with improving the quality of life of people in the community.

Mr. Sarath Ratanavadi, Chief Executive Officer, GULF stated, “Since the spread of Covid-19 for over 2 years, GULF has consistently supported public health programs such as supporting the fund for procurement of medical equipment as well as supporting vulnerable people in the community, affected by Covid-19 with free meals. Therefore, GULF hopes that funding to support the establishment of the hemodialysis center will improve the quality of life of kidney disease patients. and this is also a long-term investment as this medical center will benefit the hospital moving forward.”

Professor Dr. Surapon Nitikraipoj, Chairman of the Executive Committee, Thammasat University Hospital said, “The current hemodialysis center has received a large number of patients since there is an increasing number of patients with severe and complicated kidney disease, resulting in insufficient space and equipment. Therefore, the hospital has to increase the service rounds to 3 times per day. However, the center is still not capable of providing service to every patient, causing delay or inadequate treatment. In order to support the hospital’s mission of providing underprivileged patients with equal access to medical care, Thammasat Hospital therefore carries on a policy with the opening of 30 high-efficiency advanced hemodialysis units to expand the potential and help patients with kidney disease in the long run. We would like to thank Gulf Group for recognizing the importance of building this hemodialysis center with advanced technologies.”

“This hemodialysis center with advanced technologies will provide dialysis services to disadvantaged patients suffering from chronic renal failure, enabling them to have access to good and standardized medical care. It will be an agency that provides specialized services to patients with kidney disease with professional staff with expertise in caring of patients from OPD (outpatient) to OR (operating room) and wards with systematic care. The center aims to provide a one stop service where blood collection, examination, drug reception and other procedures will be taken in one place, delivering faster and more convenient service,” Associate Professor Pharuhat Tor-Udom, M.D, Director, Thammasat University Hospital said.

Hemodialysis Center with Advanced Technologies is located on the 4th floor in the laboratory and diagnostic radiology building, Thammasat University Hospital. With a total area of 900 square meters, the center is equipped with 30 dialysis machines with innovative technology and smart IT system to assess the methods of dialysis. The amount of fluid required for each patient is calculated by weight, blood tests, including the patient’s vital signs during dialysis to optimize the dialysis treatment according to the symptoms. In addition, the dialysis machine uses two waste disposal processes combined, namely the diffusion process, and the convection process, which are mostly used in European countries thanks to its efficiency to eliminate large molecular waste in the body which traditional dialysis cannot do as well as help reduce infection, side effects, complication rate including mortality rate. Overall, it will allow patients to have a better quality of life and longer lifespan. Currently, the Hemodialysis Center is under construction and expected to be open within 2023.
 

Published : September 07, 2022

By : THE NATION

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Bangkok, September 6, 2022 — Bitkub Blockchain Technology, Bitkub Chain and Bitkub NFT developer invite you to open the new experience of the digital world and participate in the NFT activities at Bitkub NFT Fair event on September 10-11 at Bitkub M Social, Helix Building 9th floor, The Emquatier.

The objective of this event is to give an opportunity for you to meet up with the community and business partners. Participants can also enjoy the activities from Social DAO and EarnKUB, the new feature on Bitkub NFT platform. After the end of the activities, the participants will have a chance to win special privileges from Bitkub NFT. The event will also be joined by several famous Thai NFT creators, who will share some useful tips about NFT under the topic of “The varieties of NFT utilization”.  

From 17.00-22.00 hours of Saturday September 10, there will be a special event “Crypto Night” under the concept of “Talks, Drinks & Mingling”. You will have a chance to meet up with special guest, Topp Jirayut Srupsrisopa, Founder and CEO of Bitkub Capital Group Holdings Co., Ltd., who will share some useful tips about cryptocurrency and NFT. Food and beverage are free throughout the event.
 

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Published : September 07, 2022

By : THE NATION

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https://www.nationthailand.com/pr-news/business/pr-news/40019823

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Thailand’s medical device imports from Taiwan have risen significantly in the last few years. To encourage more cooperation between Thailand and Taiwan in the medical care industry, the “Taiwan Excellence Driving a New Revolution in Smart Medical Webinar” was held on Sept. 2, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. (GMT+7) by the Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT) in Taiwan, and the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA).

Four Taiwan Excellence award-winning companies including EPED Inc., IEI, Insight Medical Solutions, and Medimaging Integrated Solution, were invited to demonstrate their latest products and technologies.

Grace Wang, Chairman of the Taiwan Medical & Biotech Industry Association, delivered the welcoming remarks.

Grace Wang, Chairman of the Taiwan Medical & Biotech Industry Association, stated in the opening remarks that IC design, semiconductors, and telecommunication technologies are all critical to the upcoming revolution in the medical and healthcare industries, and that Taiwan’s technological competencies have helped the island secure an important place in the global medical sector. Taiwan’s R&D personnel are working hard to create a low-risk and high-reward environment for medical professionals as well as patients, said Ms. Wang, and she expects to see more and more communication, interaction, and trading opportunities in the industry between Bangkok and Taipei. 

Emmanuel Felix Lespron, Global Marketing Manager for EPED Inc. presented on the subject of “Guiding the Future of Precision Medicine”.

Emmanuel Felix Lespron, Global Marketing Manager for EPED Inc., proudly showcased RETINA, a stereotactic surgery navigation system which is used in many types of minimally invasive surgeries. It is capable of reducing unnecessary tissue injuries and lowering the risk of surgical complications. According to Mr. Lespron, the company’s 4D dental surgery navigation system, IRIS, features the most advanced 4D optical positioning technology and real-time tracking, so it’s the best assistant even in complex cases like zygomatic implant surgeries. 
 

Jenny Lu, Senior Medical Business Center Salesperson for IEI Integration Corp., spoke on the topic of “AI Computers in Healthcare”.

Jenny Lu, Senior Medical Business Center Salesperson for IEI Integration Corp., shared that IEI’s medical image management system POCi-W22C-ULT5 comes with various features to accelerate hospital digitalization, such as an ultra-slim aluminum front bezel display and modular expansion design. Additionally, POCi-W22C-ULT5 has been used as part of an anesthesia information management system because it speeds up the transfer of anesthesia information during operations so that caregivers are able to manage any situation with maximum efficiency. 

Kevin Sung, Director of Marketing & the Business Development Division from Insight Medical Solutions Inc., presented on the subject of “UGI Tract Examinations Made Easy”.

Kevin Sung, Director of Marketing & the Business Development Division from Insight Medical Solutions Inc. announced that the company has successfully developed the world’s first wired magnetic-assisted capsule endoscope (MACE) for upper digestive tract examinations. By swallowing the fish oil capsule-like endoscope, the process is anesthesia free and patients can even communicate with doctors during the examination. Mr. Sung is confident that the sterile, single-use medical device greatly decreases the chance of physicians and patients getting aerosol infections or cross-infections.
 

Jeff Wang, Senior Sales Director of the Business Development Center from Medimaging Integrated Solution Inc. (MiiS), focused on the topic of “Best AI-powered Imaging Solutions in Primary Care Diagnosis”.

Jeff Wang, Senior Sales Director of the Business Development Center from Medimaging Integrated Solution Inc. (MiiS) gave a presentation on primary care diagnosis. The company’s Smart Wound Carer is a multi-sensing device which integrates a color camera, a thermal camera and a 3D camera to assess wound size, depth and tissue ratios of chronic skin injuries. With the help of its AI wound care analysis system, MiiS makes remote wound care more accurate, and shortens the healing time of wounds. 

The webinar attracted about 85 people who registered online, including professional medical media, such as Innolab Magazine and Thailand Biotech Guide, and mainstream media, such as Bangkok Post, and ARIP Group and well-known companies such as Bangkok Hospital and Tisco Asset Management. People who are interested in learning more about Taiwan’s smart medical solutions are welcome to visit The Taiwan Healthcare Hub (THH) (https://healthcare.taiwantrade.com/home/home.html).

●    Please click on the following link to watch the “Taiwan Excellence Driving a New Revolution in Smart Medical Webinar” if you missed it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSnUlNFu0Vc
●    For more details about the four featured Taiwanese companies, please visit the following link: https://sites.google.com/view/smart-medical-webinar/home 
●    To fill out the post-event survey questionnaire: https://reurl.cc/RXW62n
●    For more information, please visit Taiwan Excellence’s website: https://www.taiwanexcellence.org/tw
●    Should you require any further details, please email: chou@taitra.org.tw or demhaeid@taitra.org.tw
●    For more information, please contact the Taiwan Trade Center, Bangkok (TAITRA) via telephone +66(2)6514470 or email: bangkok@taitra.org.tw 
 

Published : September 07, 2022

By : THE NATION

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https://www.nationthailand.com/pr-news/business/pr-news/40019792

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Sasin School of Management has developed the Social Progress Index (SPI) for the Provinces of Thailand (SPI Thailand) in collaboration with Social Progress Imperative, a global nonprofit based in Washington D.C., which has provided technical expertise and support to Sasin in developing the index.

SPI is a comprehensive, non-economic index launched in 2014 to measure the actual lived experience of people in different countries by looking at three dimensions: basic human needs, foundations of well-being, and opportunity. 

Since May 2020, Sasin’s SPI Working Team has been sourcing data at the provincial level from various official data sources to cover at least 40 environmental and social indicators to be included in the final framework of the SPI Provincial Index for Thailand. In 2021, Thailand’s SPI Index ranked 71st out of 168 countries.

“As our index drives policy effectiveness—creating both action and impact—we are confident Sasin’s partnership with Social Progress Imperative and the launch of SPI Thailand are vital steps to inspire.connect.transform for a better, smarter, sustainable world.” said Professor Ian Fenwick, Ph.D., Director of Sasin.

“We know that the Social Progress Index has no impact at all if it sits in reports and computers. It only has a life or a force if it is picked up and used by leaders in government, business, and civil society,” said Michael Green, CEO of Social Progress Imperative, “GDP and economic measures miss things like family, community, and fairness. And we also know that economic measures of progress tell nothing about sustainability and with the coming climate crisis that has become even more pressing.”

“By releasing SPI that focuses on specific findings in the provinces of Thailand, Sasin’s goal is to get policymakers and decisions makers to use the SPI tools developed to help them understand the weaknesses and the strengths of each province. As a result, they can better prioritize investment and allocate resources to focus on the needs of the people in each province. SPI is an internationally recognized index, so the involvement of all provinces is important in developing the index so that it suits the context and goals of Thai society,” said Nick Pisalyaput, Deputy Director of Strategy, Innovation, and Impact at Sasin.

For more details about the index and report, please visit https://bit.ly/3e0b3Jb or contact spi@sasin.edu
 

Published : September 07, 2022

By : THE NATION

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https://www.nationthailand.com/business/pr-news/40019811

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Understanding customers and their unique needs and preferences is the key to good communication and a positive Customer Experience (CX).

For this purpose, Infobip, a global cloud communications platform that enables businesses to build connected customer experiences across all stages of the customer journey, have commissioned a study titled Redefining Human and Automated Engagement – How APAC Consumers Have Impacted The CX Agenda.

The custom study, commissioned by Infobip was conducted by Forrester Consulting across 1,210 consumers in mainland China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, and Vietnam.

The study identified 4 types of decision-makers with four distinct personas that emerged in the digitalization age, whom decision-makers must consciously cater to in their digital and in-person engagements.

1. Affluent Hybrid Shoppers
Young adults aged 25 to 39 years old, with high income. They prefer both human-assisted service and digital touchpoints. They are comfortable with switching communication across touchpoints during the interaction.

2. Reserved High Touch Seekers
45 years and over with medium income. Prefer human touchpoints, without having to switch communication across platforms. Digital touchpoints are less important for this group, and they tend to feel less safe with digital interactions.

3. Neutrals
Adults ages 30 to 44 years old. This group does not have a clear touchpoint preference but is less comfortable with switching communication across touchpoints during the interaction.

4. Low-Touch Digital Natives
24 years and under with low or medium income. This Gen Z group prefers to keep communications digital, with high confidence in digital interactions. Human touchpoints are less important for them. 

For Thailand, results show that Affluent Hybrid Shoppers (59%) favoured switching between digital and human touchpoints, whilst Reserved High Touch Seekers (17%) were inclined to trust touchpoints with a human agent. On the other hand, Neutrals (15%) were reluctant to switch communication across touchpoints, and Low-touch Digital Natives (8%) were younger and leaned toward digital touchpoints.

While reaffirming how hybrid touchpoints are key, distinguishing between the unique needs of customer personas is another key factor in enabling positive CX. Therefore, catering to the diverse needs of these personas is crucial. In this age of digitalization, it is imperative to optimize the hybrid experience for customers based on their personal preferences. However, to enable this, organizations need internal capabilities to build flexibility and agility among their customer touchpoints.

Thailand, with its rising e-commerce trend, led by the Covid-19 pandemic and rising digitalization has seen a shift towards more and more omnichannel communication preferences among consumers.

This means that customers are now demanding a communication experience that combines touchpoints from both online and offline into one fully integrated platform.

To do this, brands can take advantage of tools such as a centralised omnichannel cloud contact centre solution, which will enable them to seamlessly integrate conversations across communication channels, accessible via one single agent interface. This in turn will help to streamline customer conversation for a better overall CX and customer retention.

All-in-all, technology plays a crucial role in determining positive CX in this modern day, where personas are diverse and customers are becoming increasingly demanding of their ‘personalised’ experience.

Therefore, investments in processes and tools to boost these services, both human-led and through artificial intelligence (AI) are key to achieving seamless communication, as well as synergizing capabilities of both machine and man for CX excellence and improved customer satisfaction.

Published : September 06, 2022