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Rehabilitate stroke patients according to PNKG Recovery Center’s way

Stroke is one of the silent threats that is closer to us than everyone previously believed. Many think that stroke has a low chance of occurring and will never happen to themselves one day. When a stroke happens, it has its important time period called “Golden Period” where if the patient receives treatment and rehabilitation promptly, the chance of fast recovery will be high, and the chance of complications will be low.

Mr. Yuki Furuya, the director of PNKG Recovery Center in Principal Healthcare Company Group or PRINC Health, explains about the rehabilitation in patients with stroke, using Kaigo-Do style or the Japanese way of recovery, that has been modified to be used in rehabilitation patients especially in group of stroke patients in Thailand

About Kaigo-do style of treatment, it is a method to recover the mind and the body of the patient based on the Japanese way, that is to allow the patient to learn to help themselves under a close supervision of a trained caregiver as much as possible, and only render assistance to the patients only in activities that they cannot do, until they are ready to re-learn or improve enough to do it themselves eventually.

Mr. Furuya explains further that, the PNKG Recovery Center gives importance to the foundation of the patient-family relationship along with the rehabilitation and treating individual patients. The treatment begins with assessment of patient-family relationship and readiness, designs the rehabilitation program with the healthcare professionals from various specialties, including but not limited to physiotherapist, occupational therapist, nutritionist, doctor, nurse, psychologist among others. A patient typically receives the treatment from the center between 3 weeks to 3 months or longer, even up to 6 months to 1 year, depending on the rate of recovery, the baseline patient’s condition and the expected goal.

Our personalized care plan focuses on the key 5 factors:

1. Hydration Maintaining the TDS level of water for a day

2. Exercise Practicing at least 2 km walking everyday

3. Nutrition Providing 5 main food groups recommended by nutritionist

4. Defecation Helping induce a bowel movement

5. Medication Reduction Practicing the way of Kaikodo by our Japanese specialists (Intensive Personalized Care Plan)

Mr. Furuya adds that the “Personalized Care Plan” is the key to success. With collaboration of experts including a specialized doctor, physical therapist, nutritionist and also the family of the patient, we try putting the big smile on your face once again.

Home Evaluation is another service which we inspect and redecorate the house to be aligned with our rehabilitation plan. Equipment and the installment are also included.

A stroke is a serious life-threatening medical condition that happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. Strokes are a medical emergency and urgent treatment is essential. The sooner a person receives treatment for a stroke, the less damage is likely to happen.

For more information on stroke, please join the seminar under the topic “Soul Mind and Soul Body for Stroke Patients” by PNKG Recovery center on Saturday 18th December, 2021 from 09.45-11.30 am.

For registration, please follow the link here: https://booking.princhealth.com/PSUV-strokeweek narrated by Wuttikorn Punprasit, M.D., Neurology Specialist and Experts from PNKG Recovery Center under Principal Healthcare

Published : December 17, 2021

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Fortinet appoints Pakthapa (Pam) Chatkomes as the new Country Manager for Thailand, effective since November 1st. She will reinforce Fortinet Thailand’s game-changing position to achieve the business growth target of 30-40% in 2022.

Fortinet appoints Pakthapa (Pam) Chatkomes as the new Country Manager for Thailand, effective since November 1st. She will reinforce Fortinet Thailand’s game-changing position to achieve the business growth target of 30-40% in 2022.  

Pakthapa sees more opportunity for growth in the enterprise-size businesses across multiple sectors from the digital transformation phenomena, remote working situation as the impact from the pandemic, 5G and cloud computing environment, into those areas where she plans to penetrate Fortinet’s innovative security fabric portfolio.

She plans to grow the market share by 30% in public sector, 40% in telco, 50% in FSI and 50% in enterprise space significantly. Key aggressive strategies are to replace competition, increase partners who focus in enterprise market, take benefits from alliance partner, and increase the sales headcount. Her plan also to leverage the trust in Fortinet among the enterprise customers. Therefore, more advanced training will be provided to up-skill Fortinet workforce to expert, whom the customers shall regard as trusted advisor, specialist in their network/application environment.

(Pam) Pakthapa Chatkomes

From the establishment in Thailand since 2005, Fortinet has remarkable growth in the market. At current, a strong team of 30+ staff are based here. The site is arranged as the operational hub then equipped with Technical Support, Market and TAC pool resource to serve the business in Southeast Asia region. The office reserves an area and set up “Intelligence Lab” experience center to fulfill the commitment in helping the partners and organizations in Thailand to understand and cope with advanced threat.

“Aligned with our vision to “Make possible a digital world you can always trust”, Fortinet crafts the more cohesive security fabric solution capabilities in providing the consolidating protection, even on the existing system the customers are using. Digitalization and virtualization become top concerns, especially the recent increase in remote workforce during COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in dramatic cybersecurity business expansion in Thailand. Fortinet then contributes to enable Thai organizations, who plan to deploy cloud and virtualization technologies in their digital transformation process, to a superior position in global competition. I hope that Fortinet’s converging cybersecurity platform can leverage Thailand’s economy step forefronts other ASEAN countries,” said Peerapong Jongvibool, Fortinet’s VP and Regional Sales Director for Southeast Asia & Hong Kong. “With her experiences, I’m strongly believe that Pakthapa will take the Fortinet Thailand gain the largest cybersecurity market share in ASEAN region.

Published : December 17, 2021

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According to the 2021 EY Work Reimagined Employer Survey, 84% of companies in the region plan to make moderate to extensive hybrid work changes and are actively promoting hybrid work to attract and retain talent.

Prevalent adoption of hybrid work has introduced new workstyles and requirements that will impact how business leaders approach workplace design and investment over the long term. As a result, more organisations are adopting hybrid work as the default arrangement as various markets in Asia Pacific began easing pandemic-related restrictions.

According to the 2021 EY Work Reimagined Employer Survey, 84% of companies in the region plan to make moderate to extensive hybrid work changes and are actively promoting hybrid work to attract and retain talent. The same survey also noted employees’ preference for flexibility in where and when they work, with many stating hybrid work will help increase productivity and creativity.

“Remote and hybrid work have redefined people’s idea of workplace as they know it, causing shifts in workstyles as well as disparity in work experiences. To truly succeed in the hybrid era, business leaders will need to devise workplace strategies and investments that will enable workers to have a more equitable work experience regardless of where they are working from, for optimal collaboration and productivity,” said Pierre-Jean Châlon, Senior Vice President, APAC, Poly.

“Hybrid work is now a norm. In fact, it’s reported that hybrid is the preferred working arrangement in Southeast Asia, alongside work anywhere and work remotely full-time. These have introduced a set of considerations and challenges that may be relatively new to many business leaders. Which is why a good understanding of workplace personas is crucial to help business leaders make informed decisions when they map out hybrid work strategies, as well as technology and workspace investments to ensure they match the dynamic workstyles of an increasingly distributed workforce,” said Samir Sayed, Managing Director for ASEAN and Korea, Poly.

Top Trends that Will Shape Hybrid Working in 2022 and Beyond

#1: Productivity Anywhere Will Shake Up Workforce and Workplace Structure

Remote working has enabled employees to be productive anywhere, everywhere, and anytime. With hybrid working being the default arrangement, business leaders will start looking into providing a more equitable work experience for those inside and outside the office, especially during meetings and group discussions. Willis Tower Watson’s recent 2021 Employee Experience survey found that 90% of APAC employers are prioritizing enhancing the employee experience over the next three years

This collaborative infrastructure will also complement the greater adoption of asynchronous work practices – a trend triggered by the pandemic. It will not just redefine how employees collaborate with one another, but also help businesses rethink hiring practices and tap into a more global and diversified talent pool. Industries have and will continue to change how they work, with decentralised work practices and processes enabling effective business continuity for a workforce that may be largely working from home.

#2: Greater Use of A.I. and Data Analytics in the Workplace

According to a survey by Juniper Networks, 95% of respondents said their companies’ daily operations, products and services would benefit from implementing AI technologies. Leaders across the region will start adopting AI and data analytics to support and improve employee productivity and safety, in addition to driving business growth and operational efficiency, as part of their continued digital transformation plan.

IT departments will turn to data and insights to have a more objective view on employee productivity both in the office and when they work remotely. These will help inform decisions on what technology investments to help a hybrid workforce collaborate better. Office managers will also leverage insights such as occupancy data can help office managers determine the most effective office layout, minimise wasted space and reinforce or improve proper safe distancing measures.

#3: Office Spaces Reimagined for a Hybrid Future

With employees working remotely half or most of the time, companies are turning to a flexible and cost-effective approach for their office space investment. In Singapore, central business district (CBD) office occupiers could aim to reduce their footprint by 10% to 20% over the next three years, according to Maybank Kim Eng.

There will be a growing adoption of the office on-demand approach to help businesses effectively add on workspaces as needed. On the other hand, companies with existing excess office space can consider subleasing part of that space as needed; this ‘core and flex’ model enables a combination of long-term security for core operations while allowing flexibility for growth. At the same time, companies will start redefining workforce roles and determine which functions are best suited to be based in central business district (CBD) areas, and who can work either remotely or in satellite offices in regional cities or districts.

Business leaders will also look how to make return to office something that employees look forward to. Offices will become collaboration hubs, serving as a place for teams to gather to brainstorm in small groups, host client meetings, celebrate milestones, and work on joint projects. They will also serve as a central hub for community socialisation that will help provide a culture that cannot be replicated via remote working.

Looking Ahead: Organisations Must Invest in Technology that Improve Employee Experiences

Companies’ technology investments and collaboration strategies will focus on improving employees’ working experience both remotely and on-site. Users are expecting technology to be easy to use to minimise disruption that may hamper productivity and collaboration, so that they can spend more time getting real work done instead of figuring out how the tools work.

With limitations around business travels and in-person meetings, video conferencing is now the norm for collaboration. This also led to new usage model of videos such as telemedicine, hybrid events, virtual property viewing and educational courses via videos. As such, more and more organisations are adopting a no-compromise attitude to ensure the highest quality video solutions are used for high level productivity, resilience, and customer experience.

This will drive an increased demand in pro-grade technology and collaboration tools that are geared to drive better user experiences. ReportLinker is already forecasting that the Asia Pacific Video Conferencing Market will grow at a CAGR of 17.8% within 2021-2027.This is prime opportunity for collaboration vendors that are platform-agnostic to thrive, as they enable office collaborators to use the same infrastructure in the conference room as they have grown accustomed to using from their home offices.

Published : December 16, 2021

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Asia Pacific-wide #TravelMakesUsThankful campaign invites everyone to say thank you with positive messages and their best moves

Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s portfolio of 30 hotel brands and award-winning travel program, launches #TravelMakesUsThankful, a gratitude campaign encouraging everyone to savor the good moments, whether big or small, that came out of 2021. Coinciding with the year-end festive season traditionally regarded as a time to take stock and reflect on the year, #TravelMakesUsThankful urges travelers, guests, associates, and netizens alike to express what they’re thankful for – whether though messages of gratitude shared over social media, or through a ‘gratitude dance’ with the aid of a specially-launched Instagram filter and animated dance partner.

Rajeev Menon, President, Asia Pacific (excluding Greater China), Marriott International said, “While there’s no denying the pall cast by the pandemic this past year, it also brought to light many things that we can delight in and be thankful for. Amidst the start-stop border re-openings and closures, we’re grateful for the continued trust and confidence our owners, partners and guests have for us. And more importantly, this campaign is a dedication to our hotel associates for their incredible resilience during these turbulent times. #TravelMakesUsThankful is a profound reminder to look forward to better days ahead.”

“Our global ‘Power of Travel’ campaign that launched earlier this year was a reminder on the transformative power of travel. People around the world were invited to join the conversation and connect with one another by sharing their memories of how travel makes them feel to reignite the spirit of travel,” said Julie Purser, Vice President, Marketing, Loyalty & Partnerships, Asia Pacific, Marriott International. “We continue to leverage and tell that story as the year comes to a close, highlighting the travels that we miss but yet still are thankful for the many indelible memories.”

To take part in #TravelMakesUsThankful, simply

1. Search for the ‘Travel Makes Us’ filter on Instagram stories, under ‘Browse Effects’ and save the filter on your device

2. Follow the dance partner and record the best gratitude dance

3. Post it on Instagram or Facebook as a video post (accounts must be public).

4. Add a caption highlighting reasons for being grateful this year

5. Include hashtags #TravelMakesUsThankful and #MarriottBonvoy

Videos posted on Instagram and Facebook will be featured on digital walls across selected properties in Asia Pacific.

Putting people first has always been at the core of Marriott International and despite another challenging year, our associates rallied together to support one another. Amongst the many initiatives, the company mobilized the Asia Pacific Disaster Relief Fund to support in-need associates across the region. As borders gradually reopen and with economic recovery underway, Marriott International continues is commitment to good travel and supporting communities in which it operates.

Published : December 16, 2021

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The chic beachfront resort with a Miami Beach vibe unveils a calendar of festive events and activities, including curated dining experiences, beach parties, live DJs and more on Hua Hins shores

The Standard, Hua Hin, the brand’s new beachfront resort where Hollywood glamour meets mid-century inspired design, is giving the gift of glam this holiday season, with a full calendar of upbeat events and activities to light up Thailand’s golden gulf coast.

The fun starts on December 23RD with the lighting of the resort’s Christmas tree in the tropical garden, accompanied by chilled-out tunes and fresh exotic cocktails. Then on Christmas Eve, December 24th, guests are invited to celebrate “An Eve You Won’t Believe” at the Lido Restaurant (18.30-21.30 hrs., from THB 3,000 net per person), with a spectacular selection of festive favourites, fresh seafood and sweet treats, plus live jazz music from Petite & J.

Alternatively, the resort’s idyllic beach bar and restaurant, Praça, will put a tropical twist on the traditional Christmas meal with “A Thai Christmas Takeover” (18.30-22.30 hrs., from THB 2,500 net). With an enticing eight-course Thai inspired menu and a lively after-dinner set by DJ Pichy, this will be a night guests will never forget.

The full set of programming includes activities for all ages. Young guests will enjoy the pottery painting workshop hosted on the Beachfront Lawn by Nanzo, the renowned make-up artist, while adult guests can head over to the Lido Bar for an afternoon of frosty frosé and deep house beats by DJ Maftsai.

December 25TH, the Christmas Day celebrations start in style at Lido Restaurant with “Brunch But Better” (11.30-14.00 hrs, from THB 3,000 net), a fantastic feast that goes above and beyond the usual weekend buffet, with live violins and an endless array of delectable dishes, accompanied by free flow alcohol. The fun continues well into the afternoon with “Not Your Standard BINGO” (14.30-16.00 hrs.), hosted by beloved New York drag queen Panginaheals, with a resident DJ on the decks. Additionally, Praça will provide “Culinary Presents” with the perfect à la carte Christmas dinner (18.30-22.30 hrs.), featuring authentic Thai cuisine, inventive mocktails and uplifting tunes.

A welcome retreat on Boxing Day December 26th, visitors are invited to revive their bodies and souls following two days of festive indulgence. A “Morning Merit Making” ceremony (07.00 hrs.) will be hosted in the lobby, giving guests the chance to offer alms to Buddhist monks at sunrise. After this spiritually rewarding activity, focus turns to the body for a “Detox to Retox” beachfront bootcamp – a live fitness session that will leave guests feeling invigorated.

On News Years Eve December 31ST, The Standard, Hua Hn will light up the night with a choice of two glamorous end-of-year events! “The Last Supper: Lido Edition” (19.30-23.30 hrs., THB 5,000 net including free flow wine & beers and entry to the countdown party) will get the party started with a bountiful buffet dinner, while “The Last Supper: Praça Edition” (19.30-23.30 hrs., THB 3,500 net) will showcase an exceptional eight-course pre-fixe menu filled with the finest flavors of Thailand. Then, as the clock ticks down to midnight, guests are invited to gather at the Lido Bar for “Let’s Party” (16.00-01.00 hrs.), a vibrant night with great music by DJ Peter, Gene Kasidit, Khan Thaitanium, a surprise guest performance and beachfront fireworks at midnight!

Capping the full week of celebrations, The resort will kickstart 2022 with a series of events and activities on Januaray 1st that are sure to get your New Year off to a strong start. Enhance your mindfulness and discover your destiny with a morning “Sound Bath Session” at the Pool Lawn (08.00-09.00 hrs.) and Mordoo Tassananane’s “Time To Tarot” session at Praça (10.00-17.00 hrs.). Guests are invited to learn “The Art of Coffee Dripping” at the Juice Café (11.00, 13.00 & 15.00 hrs.), or master “Art Calligraphy” with Nudee Studio at the Beachfront Lawn (14.00 & 16.00 hrs.).

Guests can indulge in our New Year’s Day brunch “A Fresh Start” at the Lido Restaurant (11.30-14.00 hrs., THB 3,000 net) with music from Petite and J. Hangover. DJ Pichy will be spinning tunes at the Lido Bar from 16.00-20.00 hrs., with frosty frosé and good vibes. Later that evening, guests can begin “2022 Thai Style” with an eight-course dinner at Praça (18.30-22.30 hrs., THB 3,500 net) – a wonderful way to welcome the New Year! DJ Deejai will end the celebrations with the “Yes Way, More Frosé” party at the Lido Bar (16.00-20.00 hrs.) on Sunday 2nd January.

For more information please visit www.standardhotels.com/culture/hua-hin-festive and to make a reservation call +66 32 535 999 or email STHH.FB@standardhotels.com.

Newly-opened in December 2021, The Standard, Hua Hin is the destination of choice for the Thai creative set and The Standard’s global loyalists. With 171 guest rooms and suites, 28 pool villas, a beachfront location and timeless design, this property boasts an experience unlike any other in Thailand.

Published : December 16, 2021

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Two companies under CK Power Public Company Limited (CKPower), stock symbol “CKP”, namely Xayaburi Power Company Limited (XPCL).

Two companies under CK Power Public Company Limited (CKPower), stock symbol “CKP”, namely Xayaburi Power Company Limited (XPCL), the operator of the Xayaburi Hydroelectric Power Plant, and Nam Ngum 2 Power Company Limited (NN2), the operator of the Nam Ngum 2 Hydroelectric Power Plant in the Lao PDR, have  been certified to four ISO standards by the British Standards Institution (BSI) – a testament to the efficient work processes and international operational standards of these companies within the CKPower Group.

XPCL was accredited to three ISO standards, namely ISO 9001: Quality Management System, ISO 14001: Environmental Management System and ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety Management System, while NN2 obtained a certificate for ISO 14001: Environmental Management System.

These ISO certificates reflect CKPower’s commitment to the management approach of the hydroelectric power plants that not only recognizes and embraces best international power plant management standards but also takes into consideration environmental management and clean energy development with the aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Thai government’s goal to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2065, with emphasis on the management of occupational health and safety during operations.

Mr. Vorapote Uchoepaiboonvong​ (left), Managing Director of Xayaburi Power Company Limited (XPCL), received an ISO certificate from Mr. Bookkhalakorn Chaidee (right), General Manager – Sales and Marketing of the British Standards Institution (BSI).Mr. Wisate Chungwatana (left), Managing Director of Nam Ngum 2 Power Company Limited (NN2), received an ISO certificate from Mr. Bookkhalakorn Chaidee (right), General Manager – Sales and Marketing of the British Standards Institution (BSI).

Published : December 16, 2021

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KING POWER CLICK & COLLECT—to unveil All stores ready to launch New Year festive campaigns.

KING POWER always stays top of world-class duty-free retailers. Adjusting to consumers’ behaviours at the sign of COVID-19 recovery and travelling beginning to resume, the new service –KING POWER CLICK & COLLECT— which allows customers to pick up their purchases at both arrival and departure terminals, will be unveiled on King Power’s online platforms. New year festive campaigns and activities will be launched at full force, while strictly following public health guidelines, to continually boost tourism-related businesses.

Mr. Apichate Srivaddhanaprabha, assistant to CEO and acting deputy-MD for marketing King Power Group, said that “as the country has now been open to tourists again since 1st November, we’ve seen more than a hundred thousand travellers entering Thailand. Coupling with tourism industry stimulus plans from all relevant sectors, it is promising that the dormant tourism businesses will gradually come back to life. It’s also imperative that we need to adhere strictly to public health protocols which will be mandatory to the new normal of travelling.

Such a positive sign prompts King Power group, as the global leader in travel-retail business, to launch new campaigns to boost Thailand’s tourism industry. From the moment travellers set foot in Thailand, they will enjoy several benefits that have been specially designed for them while making trips in the country. Thai travellers are also entitled to the same benefits. Some campaigns will start in the beginning of December, and more will follow suit in 2022, making the whole picture clearer.

Apart from these new services for travelling shoppers, through out December, King Power will transform all its stores into “the landmark of happiness” for the Christmas and New Year festive campaigns—KING POWER CELEBRATION 2022 : A NEW JOURNEY BEGINS WITH A SMILE, LIVE A LIFE BEYOND BOUNDARIES. Let’s make your smile shine even brighter. King Power is your only destination for the ultimate shopping, dining, and travelling experience. Now in store at King Power Rangnam, Srivaree, Pattaya and Phuket.

Drop the happiness pin! King Power Srivaree is back to service and now open on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. The store will be open for Christmas and New Year celebration.

Delivering happiness for this upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations, from 18 December 2021 to 3 January 2022, King Power is ready to welcome everyone to enjoy the new shopping campaign KING POWER CELEBRATION 2022 : A NEW JOURNEY BEGINS WITH A SMILE, LIVE A LIFE BEYOND BOUNDARIES.” Customers can enjoy brand name products conveniently delivered to their houses with even more benefits: a package of 3 discount vouchers valued 1,500/3,000/5,000 baht each for the purchase of products worth 6,000/10,000/15,000 baht respectively. And don’t forget to try your luck – every 5,000 bah purchase will give you one chance to enter the draw to win special gifts; and every 10,000 baht purchase will give you a chance to collect letter tokens which can be exchanged for gift vouchers of 10,000 baht maximum. Now, subscribe to King Power membership and receive the cash value of 1,500 baht in your SCARLET member account upon application and 6,000 baht top up. What’s more, customers are entitled to 500 baht free meal at THAI TASTE HUB Rangnam and THAI TASTE HUB@SRIVAREE after spending 10,000 baht at King Power.

The benefits don’t just stop there. There are more to enjoy at King Power Rangnam and Srivaree. With every 3,000 baht purchase, customers can join “A NEW JOURNEY BEGINS WITH A SMILE” activity. In this activity, customers can take a memorabilia picture which will be printed on iStamps or postcards and post them to their loved ones instantly. Or, with every 5,000 baht purchase, customers can enter the KING POWER ROLL DISPENSER activity. In this activity, customers will be given the KING POWER HAPPY BAG and the liberty to choose freely the snacks to be filled in the bag. Customers can personalised their bags using unique stickers containing touching messages of love, prayer and care, for their loved ones to make this special time of the year even more special. At the Crown Atrium King Power Rangnam, customers can take selfies in the Optical Illusions Booth which allows them to look at themselves in a new perspective—that is, upside down, seeing oneself braving the gravity at the semblance of walking on the ceiling. New shooting ideas are welcome!

And King Power Srivaree will be reopen on Saturday and Sunday 18-19, 25-26, 31 December 2021 and 1-3 January 2022. Apart from shopping, customers can savour the food from leading street food vendors at THAI TASTE HUB @SRIVAREE and try delicious desserts and coffee at CAFÉ LOVERS POP UP where famous cafés come together in one place for coffee aficionados to enjoy.

Even more special! Meet the Christmas classic show JAZZ SONGS TROOP – a re-enactment of New Orleans festival’s SECOND LINE PARADE. Be enchanted by the fluid rhythm of Jazz music, performed by the diva “Chan – Chaichaem Wannaphat”, a vocal coach and musical performer who gives voice to Mirabel, the leading character from Walt Disney’s 60th animation, and “June – Kumarika Suphakarn” a lecturer at the faculty of music and performing arts, Burapha University who herself is a singer and vocal academic. The event is available on Friday to Sunday, between 24 December 2021 to 3 January 2022 at King Power Rangnam and Srivaree (only on Saturday to Sunday and special public holidays)

Mr. Apichate concluded that “King Power has organised these campaigns for both Thai and foreign visitors to enjoy Christmas and New Year festivals. KING POWER CLICK & COLLECT is our answer to the current needs of international travellers, as well as the future solution. As for Thai customers, the no-flight shopping campaign will be an important driving force of our business. It also brightens up the shopping scene in this festival of celebration.”

Published : December 15, 2021

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dtac participated in a meeting with NBTC to clarify regarding customers port-out requests.

dtac participated in a meeting with NBTC to clarify regarding customer’s port-out requests.

In the meeting, dtac reiterated its stance to facilitate if customers demand to port out according to NBTC’s policy that allows customers to port out and verify their rights before porting by pressing *151*ID number 13 digits# then make a call.

Customers can verify their port-out conditions as follow:

No outstanding balance.
Name and information of the porting number match with the registered information.
Not under purchasing device contract.

Q: Is it true that dtac delays in sending pin for customers who demand to port out by pressing USSD *151*ID number 13 digits# then make a call?

The answer is “NO” if customers are not under any port-out conditions, they will receive the pin within 10 minutes as per NBTC’s measures. However, in case customers face this issue, they can contact dtac to investigate further.

Q: dtac delays customers to port out claiming that prepaid customers still have credits remaining?

Answer: Not true, dtac doesn’t use this claim to maintain customers. dtac wishes to preserve customers’ benefits, in case there are still credits left in the prepaid system. Thereby, if customers acknowledge, and still want to pursue the port out, dtac will accommodate the request.

Published : December 15, 2021

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B.Grimm Industrial Businesses unit launch Thailand’s very first one stop facade and lighting solution.

Today, B.Grimm is a multinational conglomerate active in energy, industrial businesses, healthcare, digital solutions, lifestyle and capital investment. Customers in industrial businesses always seek innovative solutions that help lower their costs, fasten their processes, or generate more revenue. Driven by an ambition for greater energy efficient and healthy living for our clients, B.Grimm Industrial Businesses unit launch Thailand’s very first one stop facade and lighting solution. Offering seamless integration of facades and building envelopes, smart lighting, and intelligent digital displays, this unique solution promises to cater to all architectural needs in building design and lower energy usage.

Customers will be offered a reprieve from the hassle of contacting, liaising and coordinating with different suppliers for such major elements of a building, as B.Grimm offers a full array of in-house services, providing professional support in each key step of design, manufacturing, installation, through to maintenance and post contract services for a smooth and thorough experience. In addition, B.Grimm also offers value engineering by cooperating with designers and consultants from the design stage to propose the most optimal design option available.

Caroline Link, president of B.Grimm Joint Venture, affirmed this point, stating that “In general, customers are forced to waste time contacting multiple service providers to supply facades, lighting, and digital signage installation for their projects. This multiple sourcing environment can lead to scheduling conflicts or design misalignments across vendors, causing project delays. To avoid this and ensure smooth cooperation, B.Grimm consolidates our affiliates’ expertise in facade, smart lighting, and digital display to supply a single comprehensive solution. Thus, customers can experience faster and flexible services with high-quality, bespoke products. From start to finish, we are the only point of contact they will ever need. This solution also follows our B.Grimm’s business purpose ‘Doing Business with Compassion’ with an aim to increase effectiveness, efficiency, and wellbeing of every society which we live in.”

Fabrice Goetschmann, president of B.Grimm Industrial Businesses, added “Moreover, our wide array of innovative products can match various customers’ needs. In particular, we are focused on making buildings more energy-efficient by integrating technologies such as double-glazed facade systems with thermally enhanced frames, which can reduce buildings’ energy consumption by 65%. Combined with our energy-saving LED light bulbs and displays, our solutions will lead the way in lowering the energy consumption of buildings, promoting sustainability while satisfying customer needs.”

Arnon Harnburanaphong, Managing Director of MBM Metalworks Limited, offered some insight into the company’s target market, which includes medium to large-sized projects, particularly commercial, residential, and mixed-use buildings.

“Current trends in the exterior building sector are moving ever faster to the use of more energy efficient and sustainable building solutions, yet still requiring to meet all the aesthetical, design and engineering requirements. Our new collaborative approach to total building envelopes for facades, dynamic lighting, and digital display systems brings everything into a single package for our clients in this fast-growing market. This combination facilitates eye-catching building design and promotes visibility from distance both during day and night, whilst considering both environmental and economic needs. B.Grimm targets building owners who want to increase business value and revenue” said Mr. Arnon.

This venture is a collaboration between three leading companies under B.Grimm: MBM Metalworks, specializing in facades and building envelopes with an internationally renowned client base; B.Grimm Trading, a distributor of engineering products imported from global markets such as Europe and the US; and Chubb Thailand, a leading global provider of fire safety, security, and monitoring solutions.

For more information, please visit:

https://bgrimmtrading.com/

https://www.chubbfiresecurity.com/

Published : December 13, 2021

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https://www.nationthailand.com/pr-news/business/40009920

Winning three SET 2021 awards in November has become testament to the Carabao Groups remarkable success amid the huge challenges arising from the Covid-19 outbreak.

Winning three SET 2021 awards in November has become testament to the Carabao Group’s remarkable success amid the huge challenges arising from the Covid-19 outbreak. The company’s Chief Executive Officer Sathien Setthasit was named the best CEO by the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) for the second time in two consecutive years while the firm garnered awards for one of the best performing companies and outstanding innovation.

It is the second year in a row that Mr. Sathien has been honoured with the ‘Best CEO Award’ and the Carabao Group with the ‘Company Performance Award’ for a listed company with a market capitalisation of more than 100 billion baht. On top of that, the company’s ‘Q-Pack,’ a QR Code-based technology that traces the distribution of goods, won the ‘Outstanding Innovative Company Award.’

Mr. Sathien said the company is proud to receive the prestigious awards which endorse its excellence in various operations throughout 2021 amid a challenging operating environment to achieve a robust growth. Meanwhile, the company has sought new business opportunities in the midst of a crisis by means of new product launches and intensifying overseas business expansion. Under the leadership of a seasoned CEO, the Carabao Group has continued to achieve outstanding performance.

In 2020, the company’s revenue both from sales and net profit hit a new high, at 17,231 million baht and 3,559 million baht, respectively. The 15.4% increase in sales from the previous year and the 44.2% surge in net profit are due to more efficient management of expenses and operations.  The success story has continued to the second quarter of 2021 with a profit of 966.68 million baht, an increase of 9.7% compared to the same period last year. Excluding foreign exchange gains and special items, the net profit of 955 million baht, an increase of 8.4%, is the record net profit from normal operations since the company was established. The key driver is an increase in exports of its energy drink which represent 50% of the company’s total energy drink sales.

In addition to the CEO and performance excellence accolades, the Outstanding Innovative Company Award bestowed for the ‘Q-Pack’ innovation reflects the outstanding adaptability of the Carabao Group. ‘Q-Pack’ is an innovation that weaknesses in open trade market by linking distribution data to our packaging which allow the company to manage its distribution network and data in real time.

Such an innovation is the result of efforts to solve problems in the traditional channels. This mirrors the company’s values and culture which encompass knowing, acting, accuracy and precision — essential elements that propel the company’s success.  “The QR Codes printed on all crates and pallets allow us to monitor where our goods in the entire system are heading to, from agents to sub-agents on to small wholesale shops and on to the retail stores. “With this technology, we know in which areas the products are being distributed well or badly, how fast or slowly they are being sold. “This allows us to quickly tackle problems in each area on the spot, for example, by organising promotional activities in areas that do not sell well, or to fix the distribution of products in areas that are not yet covered.”

Mr. Sathien noted that the Q-Pack has clearly improved the Carabao Group’s business because the information it makes available helps the company sell products faster and better. Crucially, it enhances the company’s competitiveness especially in the beverage business through the traditional retail outlets, or grocery stores, across the country as they are still an important channel to reach consumers.

Next year, the Carabao Group will continue to launch several new products in groups such as Functional Drinks and is also preparing to launch new products in the C+ Lock health drink line. However, the real highlight is the introduction of a new product line that uses cannabis leaves and CBD extracts as ingredients. These new products will surely create excitement in the market. He said: “Next year will see a lot of new product development to drive the company’s growth. At the same time, cost control will be deepened and energy bills reduced to keep profitability at a good level.”

             Throughout 2021, a year full of negative factors and uncertainty, the Carabao Group and its CEO have shown excellence in performance to reinforce the company’s proud status as a leading Thai business on the world stage.

Published : December 13, 2021