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dtac partners with EEF to connect 2,000 disadvantaged schoolchildren

dtac announced it is providing SIMs with unlimited internet connectivity to 2,000 children in Bangkok

Today, dtac announced it is providing SIMs with unlimited internet connectivity to 2,000 children in Bangkok under the supervision of Thailand’s Equitable Education Fund (EEF). This will allow these schoolchildren to continue studying despite the Covid-19 lockdown.

Dr. Kraiyos Patrawart, Deputy Managing Director of the Equitable Education Fund (EEF), said, “The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted both public health and the economy. Many families found themselves with more dependents and many adults have become jobless. EEF found that the average household income of children under EEF supervision dropped by 11 percent in the academic year 2019-2020, down to 1,021 baht per month or only 34 baht a day. The fresh wave of Covid-19 has led to an increase of 10 percent in acute poverty.”

Mr. Sharad Mehrotra, Chief Executive Officer at Total Access Communications Plc or dtac, said, “With Thailand now under another lockdown and all schools closed, we must find ways for children to study remotely. Unfortunately, online learning can be a struggle for children who cannot afford a fast and reliable connection. Thus, dtac has several initiatives to support uninterrupted connectivity for students. And the 2,000 SIMs dtac distributed to disadvantaged schoolchildren are one more way to ensure unlimited connectivity for those who need it most.”

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dtac partners with EEF to connect 2,000 disadvantaged schoolchildren

The SIMs distributed by dtac come with unlimited internet at 4 Mbps, which is sufficient for videoconferencing and any other educational needs the children may have.

“dtac is committed to creating a digitally inclusive society under the responsible business strategy. We’re delighted to partner with EEF to narrow the gap of educational inequality. And we look forward to seeing disadvantaged children connected once more with their teachers and with online learning tools,” Mr. Mehrotra added.

According to its survey, EEF categorizes 151,000 children as the poorest students in Thailand. The average monthly income of their family members is between 40-300 US dollars (about 1,300 to 9,900 baht). Bangkok is one out of 10 provinces with the highest number of poor children.

EEF also found that over 270,000 children face learning difficulties without access to the internet in the provinces most affected by Covid-19. Thus, dtac and EEF announced they would work together towards a long-term online learning solution to further these children’s digital inclusion.

Mr. Kraiyos said, “Connectivity plays a critical role in keeping schoolchildren connected to their educators, reducing inequality and enabling distance learning. Access to the internet neutralizes the impact of lockdowns and increases access to inclusive education for children. Therefore, internet connectivity is essential social welfare on top of food and health security. As the government cannot do this alone, the private sector can help bridge this gap and reduce disparities among children. We are also supporting these 2,000 children with the StartDee application that will help them gain access to online learning under the project ‘Free School-in-a-Box.'”

dtac partners with EEF to connect 2,000 disadvantaged schoolchildren

Previously, dtac launched a number of initiatives to support distance learning, supporting connectivity for schoolchildren and youth to alleviate the additional costs caused by Covid-19. For example, the Happy Work & Learn package offers unlimited data allowance with a maximum speed of 10 Mbps for productivity apps, such as Microsoft 365, Zoom and WebEx.

In addition, dtac is working with the office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to provide a free-of-charge package of online learning, allowing schoolchildren unlimited use of productivity apps – MS Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, Web-Ex, and Line Chat – with a maximum speed of 2 GB monthly for two months. Schoolchildren can apply to join the program through their school. The program will commence from August 15 onwards.

Published : August 11, 2021

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B.Grimm Power – Energy China Consortium completes work at world’s largest hydro-floating solar hybrid project at Sirindhorn Dam

EGAT ready to commence commercial operation this October

The B.Grimm Power-Energy China Consortium has successfully completed works at the world’s largest hydro-floating solar hybrid project at Sirindhorn Dam for the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT).

The completion has allowed the first synchronisation of the 45-megawatt floating solar farm, which operates in tandem with the 45-MW hydro powerhouse at Sirindhorn Dam, with EGAT’s grids on 30 July 2021. That kicked off the trial process that is paving the way for commercial operation in October this year as scheduled by the state power utility.

As the contractor of EGAT, the consortium of B.Grimm Power Public Company Limited (BGRIM) and China Energy Group Shanxi Electric Power Engineering Co Ltd (Energy China), has accomplished its tasks for the Sirindhorn Hydro-Floating Solar Hybrid Project (SHFSHP) as per the 842-million-baht contract signed on 20 January 2020.

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B.Grimm Power – Energy China Consortium completes work at world’s largest hydro-floating solar hybrid project at Sirindhorn Dam

Those works include the installation of seven sets of solar cell panels, buoys, concrete underwater anchor system and a switchgear building at the site in the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani.

“We are pleased and proud to be a part of the endeavour that brings a new era for renewable energy development in Thailand by integrating solar and hydroelectric power in a hybrid system,” said Dr Harald Link, Chairman and President of BGRIM.

The successful synchronisation of SHFSHP means the realisation of a landmark eco-friendly energy scheme that helps to strengthen the country’s security of power supply, he added.

The solar farm covers the surface area of over 450 rai of the dam’s reservoir. The solar panels and related equipment are mounted on buoys made from High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) that is not harmful to aquatic animals and the environment. The solar panels used for the scheme are of double glass type and the system is moisture resistant, being able to withstand water movement of the reservoir and a constant wind force.

The system shares various existing resources at the dam including transformers, transmission lines and high voltage stations, thus making the operation cost effective translating into lower tariff. It also helps reducing greenhouse gas (CO2) emissions by about 47,000 tonnes per year.

B.Grimm Power – Energy China Consortium completes work at world’s largest hydro-floating solar hybrid project at Sirindhorn DamDr Link said the SHFSHP shows the way for similar concept development at other dam sites in the future. Thanks to BGRIM’s capability readiness and cooperation with Energy China, one of the largest state-owned energy enterprises in the People’s Republic of China, the consortium is well positioned to undertake projects of the kind, he noted.

Energy China has the advantages in cost management, procurement of materials and equipment, development of quality engineering techniques, efficiency to support the development and construction of internationally recognised power plant projects.

BGRIM, Thailand-based global energy producer, is committed to environmental stewardship through the development of clean energy and responding to changing energy demand patterns of various organisations especially those on international level that have a long-term policy to curb carbon dioxide emission.

The company is ready to support their drive to increase the proportion of clean energy use, reducing global warming and taking care of the environment together in a sustainable way, Dr Link concluded.

Published : August 11, 2021

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Huawei Empowers Thailand with Digital Technology to Become ASEAN’s Next Digital Hub and Carbon Neutral Leader

Huawei Empowers Thailand with Digital Technology to Become ASEAN’s Next Digital Hub and Carbon Neutral Leader, expanding Digital Power business to Strengthen its Commitment

Huawei continues its strong support for promoting Thailand’s digital transformation through business expansion with its first Digital Power business in Thailand, continued investment in 5G, cloud and local digital talent development. Huawei will reinforce its commitment to empowering the country, a key strategic market, to become ASEAN’s digital hub and carbon neutrality leader, to fulfill the mission of ‘Grow in Thailand, Contribute to Thailand’.

In the ‘HUAWEI – Meet the Press’ virtual press event, Mr. Jay Chen, Vice President of Huawei Asia Pacific talked about global technological trends for the age of the ‘new normal’: “The last couple of years have been challenging for all of us. But in our combat with the pandemic, all countries begin to see the growing dependence on digital technologies. According to the latest Global Connectivity Index, countries better positioned with ICT will suffer less social and economic impact from the pandemic and will achieve faster recovery. Take Thailand for example, the pandemic has shown that its previous strong investment in ICT infrastructure and digital technologies play a critical role in restoring resilience during crisis.”

He reiterated Huawei’s commitment to supporting Asia Pacific countries’ digital transformation, and further emphasized that in the region, Thailand has gradually emerged as the digital hub for ASEAN from several aspects. Firstly, at the national level, Thailand has developed the Digital Economy and Society Development Plan, aiming to develop digital economy growth and achieve the visionary Thailand 4.0. Secondly, based on the Speedtest Global Index 2020, Thailand ranked first among 176 countries in terms of fixed broadband Internet speeds. It has now become the forerunner in 5G infrastructure construction. Thirdly, Thailand is one of the ASEAN leading countries to integrate 5G technologies in agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing and build digital ecosystem. Furthermore, Thailand has shown rapid progress in cultivating digital talents. In this process, Huawei has contributed through programs such as Huawei ASEAN Academy. In the next five years, Huawei ASEAN Academy aim to train more than 300 thousand local talents in total, with nearly one third of contributions coming from Thailand.

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Mr. Abel Deng, CEO, of Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd revealed the support for Thai market saying that “Huawei Technologies (Thailand) has a long-term mission in social value contributions for Thailand and the company is committed to continuously contribute to the country, as well as to supporting Thai people and businesses. The contributions span over three areas, namely, Huawei’s support to fight against COVID-19, digital talents ecosystem cultivation and SMEs and Startups ecosystem support.

Since the early COVID-19 outbreak in Thailand, Huawei has been closely working with Thai hospitals and partners to present AI-Assisted services to Ramathibodi and Siriraj Hospitals which helped speed up COVID-19 diagnosis results, to as quick as 25 seconds per case. Also, collaborating with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to pioneer the use of unmanned vehicle in Siriraj Hospital to bring about contactless delivery solution of medical supplies. After the third pandemic wave in May 2021, Huawei delivered 5G telemedicine, InPatient area Intelligent Management, and eLTE broadband trunking, worth more than 6 million THB, to the Bang Khun Thien field hospital. The company also worked with the Digital Council of Thailand (DCT) to provide Cloud solution to Thammasat Field Hospital.

Huawei Empowers Thailand with Digital Technology to Become ASEAN’s Next Digital Hub and Carbon Neutral LeaderAs Huawei believes the key to drive digital development lies in an upskilled talent foundation, we have been proactively enabling Thailand 4.0 through digital talent cultivation. Since 2019, we have invested approximately 180M THB, to launch Huawei ASEAN Academy to empower Thailand’s digital talent development. Within 2 years, we have trained around 16,500 people through this program. For SMEs and Startups support, we have been collaborating with industry key stakeholders, such as the New Economy Academy under the Ministry of Commerce, the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA), the National Innovation Agency (NIA), local customers and partners to provide new technology, global knowledge and training programs from Huawei ASEAN Academy (Thailand). The collaboration aimed at increasing understanding of the technology and helping them adapt new technology into their business plan.

“Thailand is a strategic market for Huawei. In order to empower Thailand to become the ASEAN Digital Hub and achieve the country’s goal of leading ASEAN in carbon neutrality, we will continuously invest in four domains: 5G, data center & cloud, digital power, and talent development.” he added.

Mr. Deng also stated that as a Leading-Technology and Global Practice on Digital Power, the Huawei technology has been utilized in 170+ countries and regions. Since becoming a separate business unit within Huawei, the digital power business has expanded rapidly, yet steadily, with industry-leading output and market share. In Prefabricated Modular Data Center, Smart PV and Site Power Facility business, Huawei has gained a leadership position within the sector with the largest global market share. For mPower business, Huawei was the world’s first company to innovate new technology called X-in-1 ePowertrain, to raise the energy efficiency of electric vehicles. Moreover, for Modular Power, Huawei has supplied over 300 million high-efficiency Modular Power units globally. In 2020, Huawei’s sale revenue from the digital power business globally reached 5.5 billion USD and served one third of the world’s population.

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This year, Huawei has established its Digital Power business in Thailand. There are now more than 1,000 enterprise customers in the Thai market, 35 of 50 selected Huawei as their digital power partner. The company is now continuously serving more than 50 local partners with services, integration, and solutions. With this establishment, we create more than 1,000 local indirect job opportunities in the country. With highly efficient local team and partners, Huawei expects that leading-technology and global practice adoption will be able to support Thailand toward becoming the ASEAN carbon neutral leader.

“In terms of 5G, with the great support and motivation of Thailand’s operators, we have witnessed that Thailand is the leader in term of 5G network rollout progress compared to the other countries in the region. However, by the end of this year, most of the countries will be catching up. That is why the country needs to have the fastest 5G adoption rate as 5G will help create new economy value including new job opportunities as well as increase the digital economy’ share of GDP. Huawei continues supporting Thailand through ongoing investment in 5G innovation and local ecosystem.

Huawei Thailand has invested 475 million THB for 5G EIC in order to help develop and innovate 5G use case for various industries, create new business models, and upskill for startups and SMEs. The company is also working together with partners to arrange the first 5G Summit in Thailand this year to support the 5G industry and ecosystem in the country. The event will help accelerate digital transformation with 5G in many verticals. With support of DEPA, we will work with ecosystem partners in leading industry sector to initiate 5G alliance in order to build a healthy 5G industry application & innovation ecosystem in Thailand.

Importantly, Huawei will continue to boost the ecosystem to build leading 5G City with high standard 5G network infrastructure to strengthen 5G applications and innovation that will bring new business services and value. This will also push Thailand to become an ASEAN 5G country, also aligning with Thailand’s role as a host for the APEC 2022 Summit, to be held in Bangkok, Pattaya and Chiang Mai.” Mr. Deng added.

“For cloud, Huawei has given priority to our cloud development, we are confident regarding our investment of 700 million THB for the third local data center in Thailand this year. And that makes HUAWEI CLOUD the first and currently the only global cloud service provider with three data centers in Thailand, also creating more than 200 direct job opportunities with 200 local partners. Thailand has great potential to become a preferred destination for international corporations looking to establish their data centers in this region,” Mr. Deng said.

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Huawei’s strong belief is that the key to driving digital development is an upskilled talent foundation. The company has been proactively enabling Thailand 4.0 through digital talent cultivation and will continue to align the workforce gaps and enrich digital talents in Thailand. This is the reason why the company has set up human capital development programs through the Huawei ASEAN Academy (Thailand), with the aim to train a total of 100,000 digital talented people within five years.

“Positively, technology will play a crucial role in connecting everyone together and providing new opportunities. As a leading ICT partner for digital transformation, as well as continuous social value contributor in Thailand for more than 22 years, we will continuously push forward digital transformation in Thailand, and bring digital technology to every person, home, and organization for a fully connected, intelligent Thailand so that the country can recover quickly. With the mission of ‘Grow in Thailand, Contribute to Thailand’, Huawei will reinforce its commitment to helping the country move toward becoming ASEAN’s digital hub and a carbon neutral leader.” Mr. Abel added.

Published : August 10, 2021

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SCB wins two Best Bank in Thailand awards

Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) has garnered global gongs yet again, winning an award for Best Bank in Thailand from UK’s Euromoney magazine and a Best Domestic Bank award from Hong Kong’s The Asset magazine.

Siam Commercial Bank Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Manop Sangiambut said, “Having triumphed with these two awards for the thirteenth consecutive year reflects SCB’s strength and discipline in financial management. This firm commitment has led the Bank to excellent operating performance and a stable financial position, while allowing it to implement strategies for dealing with the crises it is facing despite the hardship of current circumstances. SCB continues to focus on providing financial assistance to its customers while committed to developing a new experience in digital services, enabling customers to access solutions to their financial needs more conveniently. These awards have brought great pride to the Bank’s employees, and we believe that it will raise the confidence of our customers and investors as well.”

Euromoney and The Asset magazines are recognized as trusted and influential publications among financial and banking professionals around the globe. Initiated in 1992, the Euromoney Awards for Excellence are presented to banks from some 100 countries for demonstrating excellent performance in banking and finance. The Asset is one of Asia’s trusted publications for the financial and capital markets. Awards are screened and judged by a panel of experts in finance and banking.

Published : August 10, 2021

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GULF and PEA signed a contract on service and maintenance of 115/22 kV switchyard, substation and distribution system

Gulf Energy Development Plc., signed a contract with the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), for the service and maintenance of the 115/22 kV switchyard, substation and distribution system.

Gulf Group, led by Mrs. Porntipa Chinvetkitvanit, Deputy CEO, Gulf Energy Plc., and the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), represented by Mr. Sompong Preeprem, Governor, virtually signed a contract via Zoom for the service and maintenance of the 115/22 kV switchyard, substation and distribution system. Under this agreement, PEA will perform maintenance work for 19 SPP power plants operated by Gulf Group. The collaboration will enhance electricity distribution through power stations and the transmission line system, ensuring the highest level of stability, efficiency, reliability and safety.

Mrs. Porntipa Chinvetkitvanit, Deputy CEO, Gulf Energy Development Plc., stated: “Gulf Group selected PEA to do the maintenance work for the 19 SPP power plants because PEA is recognized as the nation’s leading maintenance service provider in the power industry. Gulf Group and PEA relationship goes back more than 20 years, so we have confidence in their highly skilled professionals and the quality of equipment and spare parts they select. Because of this, the electrical system is always in good condition which allows the power plants to generate electricity as planned throughout the contract period.

Mr. Sompong Preeprem, Governor, the Provincial Electricity Authority, said: “PEA is delighted that Gulf Group entrusted PEA to provide service and maintenance for the 19 power plants. PEA is ready to provide our expertise and experience to deliver fast and efficient service in order to support greater reliability in electricity distribution, which will contribute to energy and economic development for the country.”

This 3-year contract covers work valued at over 223 million baht, including the maintenance of electrical equipment in the power stations and 115/22 kV transmission lines, as well as hotline cleaning insulator work and 24-hour emergency repair services for 19 SPP power plants under the Gulf Group.

Published : August 10, 2021

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Enjoy K-culture while staying at home

KCC Thailand provide ‘Online K-pop Academy’ and Korean puppet performance ‘Dallae’s Story’

The Korean Cultural Center in Thailand (KCC Thailand) provide the free online K-pop classes and Korean puppet performance in August, while many people need to spend their spare time during staying at home by the lockdown. There will be limitation for the number of participators as 1,000 people, due to the online meeting system. If you would like to learn K-pop singing or dancing by the famous expert in Korea, please be hurry up for the registration.

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1. Online K-Pop Academy

KCC’s ‘K-Pop Academy’ invited the professional K-pop trainer every year, and given free lessons to students in Thailand. However, due to pandemic, the class operation has been stopped from 2020. From this year, KCC launches ‘Online K-pop Academy’, which famous vocal/dance trainers in K-pop industry can teach Thai students by the online system. Ms. Park, Jun Hee, who choreographed for popular K-pop idols such as GFRIEND, IZ*ONE, Weki Meki, and appeared as a dance trainer in famous TV show ‘Idol School’, ‘UHSN’ by Mnet Korea, will teach the real K-pop dance. As a vocal teacher, Mr. Kevin Yoon who currently work as a vocal trainer in YG Entertainment, join to this online class. For K-pop fans, it is a rare chance to get lessons from big names in Korea.

Enjoy K-culture while staying at home

Pre-registration will be from 3rd to 12nd August at posting from KCC Thailand’s Facebook page(facebook.com/koreanculturalcenterTH), and class period will be from 16th August to 2nd September (Dance), 17th August to 3rd September (Vocal).

Enjoy K-culture while staying at home

2. Korean puppet performance ‘Dallae’s Story’

KCC Thailand also provide the free online nonverbal puppet performance ‘Dallae’s Story’, sponsored by Seoul Art Center(SAC), a big arts complex in Korea. The story would be about an ingenuous child named Dallae and her ordinary family whose lives are interrupted by Korean War (1950–1953). The piece does not directly discuss the war itself, but rather portrays the efforts of a family to overcome the hardships of wartime in a fairy tale-like fantasy along with Korean traditional music, glamorous sets, and a uniquely vivid combination of human performers and puppets for an exciting performance that appeals to both children and their parents. Look forward to a topical piece that graphically conveys the magnificence and importance of love between human individuals and family members. The performance will be opened by KCC Thailand’s Facebook page (facebook.com/koreanculturalcenterTH) on 20th August at 7PM.

Published : August 09, 2021

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Carabao Group and CJ Express Group recognized in Deloitte’s prestigious Thailand’s Best Managed Companies 2021 Awards

Carabao Group and CJ Express Group recognized in Deloitte’s prestigious Thailand’s Best Managed Companies 2021 Awards. With accolades emphasizing excellence in strategy, innovation and organizational culture

Carabao Group Public Company Limited and CJ Express Group Company Limited have won awards from Thailand’s Best Managed Companies 2021, the inaugural award program by Deloitte in Thailand. The award ceremony, which was held virtually via online channels, recognizes top privately-owned Thai companies with annual revenues over USD25 million for their organizational success as well as their contribution to industry and to the economy.

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Carabao Group and CJ Express Group recognized in Deloitte’s prestigious Thailand’s Best Managed Companies 2021 Awards

The Thai awards are derived from Deloitte’s global Best Managed Companies awards programs – a well-regarded international awards program that applies a proven evaluation process to assess the businesses’ quality of management in areas including strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, as well as governance and financial management. The evaluation of the Thai awards is based on more than 25 years of observed practice from the global awards program that has been rolled out to 37 countries worldwide.

The inaugural winners include Carabao Group Public Company Limited for Food and Beverage industry sector; Better Pharma Company Limited for the Industrial Products sector; CJ Express Group Company Limited for the Grocery and Convenience Store industry sector; Shera Public Limited for the Engineering and Construction industry sector; S.Khonkaen Foods Public Company Limited for the Food and Beverage industry sector and WICE Logistics Public Company Limited for the Transportation industry sector.

Mr. Sathien Setthasit, Chief Executive Officer of Carabao Group Public Company Limited, said that the Thailand’s Best Managed Companies 2021 award reflects the firm’s vision of “World class product, World class brand” and the determination to become a global organization.

Mr. Veeratham Setthasit, Chief Executive Officer of C.J. Express Group Company Limited,  said that receiving Thailand’s Best Managed Company award from Deloitte confirms that the new generation have the power to move the company forward and in the right direction.  He accepts this award on behalf of all the staff and management of CJ Express Group that have been working together through many challenges over the years.

Carabao Group Public Company Limited was established on 8 July 2014 and became a listed company on the Stock Exchange of Thailand on 21 November 2014. The company launched their energy drink, its first product, under the Carabao Dang trademark, onto the Thai market on 28 October 2002.

Throughout the operation, since its inception, Carabao Group has expanded gradually and steadily. Its business covers the procurement of main ingredients, manufacturing, marketing and distribution of energy dinks and other beverages, as well as manufacturing glass bottles and aluminum cans for packaging factories. Carabao Group also manages and oversees distribution through participating store networks and business partners both locally and internationally under the vision of World Class Product, World Class Brand.

CJ Express Group operates a new model of retail shops that offers comprehensive consumer packaged goods at affordable prices under the management of PSD Rakthai Company Limited, founded on 4 January 2005. The enterprise then changed its name to CJ Express Group Company Limited on 1 August 2013.

Throughout 15 years of operation, CJ Express Group Company Limited has grown exponentially, especially with the 2020 launch of the new business CJ MORE under the concept More Than Anyone, More Than a Supermarket to distinguish itself from competitors. The CJ MORE flagship store was launched on Silom Road to become the blueprint for the future expansion of CJ MORE. The venture is driving forward and developing its own retail brand to better cater to its customer segments, with a future plan to become a listed company.

An independent judging panel comprising of business and academia representatives determined the winners based on the leading practices of Best Managed Companies. This year’s jury members are Krittinee Nuttavuthisit, Associate Professor of Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration of Chulalongkorn University; Darutsakorn Wisootthisin, Assistant Secretary General of Thai Bankers’ Association; and Orawan Hoichan, Managing Editor at Forbes Thailand.

The contenders in the award program were evaluated for their skills and management direction, which included strategic analysis, business analysis and comparison with the same business evaluation framework used with 1,000 best private enterprises around the globe. Business owners can implement the knowledge, direction and know-how from the program to their own strategies and planning in order to further improve their ventures.

Published : August 09, 2021

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Ajinomoto debuts campaign “Ajinomoto, the Umami helper” to support food vendors through COVID-19 crisis

Ajinomoto Co., (Thailand) Ltd. supported all restaurants, especially SMEs, by creating the campaign “Ajinomoto, the Umami helper” via LINE OA as a community for food vendors to register.

Ajinomoto Co., (Thailand) Ltd. supported all restaurants, especially SMEs, by creating the campaign “Ajinomoto, the Umami helper” via LINE OA as a community for food vendors to register. This community provides many secret menu recipes and professional business management techniques that food vendors can take and adapt to their own restaurant, including entertaining activities for vendors to join and get rewards. In addition, the registered vendors will get promoted by Facebook: อายิโนะโมะโต๊ะ ผู้ช่วยร้านอร่อย as another way to get more customers.

Ajinomoto would like to encourage all food vendors who got affected from COVID-19 to get pass this crisis together. This is one of the Ajinomoto Group’s intentions to create various kinds of product in order to serve customers’ and food vendors’ need as creating “Eat Well Live Well society” in accordance with our Ajinomoto Group Creating Shared Value policy (ASV).

The campaign has received great attention and participation from a lot of food vendors. Therefore, Ajinomoto decided to continue this campaign in Phase 2. For food vendors who are interested can register in Line OA (Lind ID: @AjinomotoTH) to get a chance to Free Promotion in total value 5,000 Baht through Facebook อายิโนะโมะโต๊ะ ผู้ช่วยร้านอร่อย that will help promote within 5 KM. distance from your restaurant, together with other big rewards.

Published : August 09, 2021

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Strengthening Workplace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Marriott International Asia Pacific

Marriott International Asia Pacific signs Racial Diversity and Inclusion Charter for Employers by the Equal Opportunities Commission Hong Kong

Diversity, equity, and inclusion have always been at the heart of Marriott International’s core value to put people first and create a welcoming environment for all. Marriott International signed the Racial Diversity and Inclusion Charter for Employers, highlighting its continuous efforts to champion diversity, equity and inclusion.

Led by the Equal Opportunities Commission Hong Kong, the Racial Diversity and Inclusion Charter for Employers (Charter) provides employers with guidelines and best practices through a checklist of policies and practices they can implement to further their diversity, equity and inclusion objectives, including racial diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

“We are proud to sign the Racial Diversity and Inclusion Charter for Employers with the Equal Opportunities Commission Hong Kong to reinforce our continuous efforts in fostering an inclusive workplace,” said Regan Taikitsadaporn, Chief Human Resources Officer of Marriott International for Asia Pacific. “At Marriott, we believe in the fundamental need to create a culture of belonging where all associates are treated with dignity and respect. From empowering and developing women leaders as we work towards gender representation parity for global company leadership to hiring associates with disabilities and supporting LGBTQ+ in the workplace, we hope to inspire other companies to join us in our continual efforts to improve our inclusion practices and truly welcome all.”

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Photo shows Regan Taikitsadaporn, Chief Human Resources Officer (Center) represented Marriott International Asia Pacific to sign the Racial Diversity and Inclusion Charter for Employers with the Equal Opportunities Commission Hong Kong.

Milestones: Marriott’s Efforts to Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion across Asia Pacific

For more than 90 years, Marriott International has been committed to providing a world of opportunities to everyone and Putting People First. Here are a few examples of recent milestones marking Marriott’s commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace in the region:

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• Building a gender-inclusive environment

o In 2021, Marriott announced to accelerate efforts to achieve global gender parity for all executive positions by 2023 – two years earlier than when it first established this goal a few years ago.

o In 2017, Marriott partnered with the Asian University for Women (AUW) in Bangladesh to support young women in APAC through mentorship, internship and scholarship. Through the partnership, 50 women leaders in APAC served as mentors for professional and career development, while AUW students came to the Marriott continent office in Hong Kong for short-term internships. In 2019, Marriott successfully placed students in its hotels in India and Dhaka as interns.

o Marriott has also set up the Women Ambassador Network to help develop female associates through mentorship, networking, training programs and speaking opportunities; and introduced flexible working policies and industry leading benefits to support working mothers.

• Supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion

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o In 2021, Marriott Bonvoy announced its first ever sponsoring partnership for the Gay Games 11 in Hong Kong in 2022.

o In 2020, Marriott was awarded the Bronze Standard in the LGBT+ Inclusion Index by Community Business, the first benchmark on LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion practices and initiatives in Asia. The company first partnered with Community Business to participate and promote the LGBT+ Inclusion Index in 2018.

o In 2020 and 2019, W Hotels partnered with the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras to celebrate equality and inspire travelers to love out loud. For the first time in Asia Pacific, W Hotels showcased its first-ever float in the 2020 Parade.

o Since 2019, Marriott started offering same-sex domestic partner benefits to associates at its continent office in Hong Kong.

• Empowering people with disabilities

o In 2021, Marriott attended a job fair in Shanghai to support the recruitment of graduates with disabilities. The company currently hires more than 1,000 people with disabilities in mainland China.

Published : August 06, 2021

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JAMPA: Woodfire Zero-Waste Cuisine by Award-Winning Montara Hospitality Group

JAMPA: Woodfire Zero-Waste Cuisine by Award-Winning Montara Hospitality Group to Open in July 2021at Phuket’s visionary wellness community, Tri Vananda

Montara is excited to unveil its new innovative F&B concept, “JAMPA”. The award-winning hospitality group, following recent success of other brands such as “PRU”, who is the only MICHELIN Starred restaurant outside of Bangkok, as well as first and only MICHELIN Green Star in Thailand, “Seafood at Trisara” and “Praya Dining” who also won the coveted Michelin Plate accolade, has decided to launch this new project within the group’s upcoming visionary wellness community, Tri Vananda

“JAMPA is an extremely exciting project, which will focus on Local Ingredients, Live Fire, Zero Waste Cuisine and it will have a key role at Tri Vananda’s Community House” says Quentin Fougeroux, Group Director of Food and Beverage. “Being the center of the community, it is a space for sharing, learning and focusing on the good life, as well as being based on the principle of Self-reliant “Living”. It is a gathering place, where food and craft are of the utmost importance”.

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JAMPA: Woodfire Zero-Waste Cuisine by Award-Winning Montara Hospitality Group

The name JAMPA comes from the Magniolia Champaka, an indigenous, fragrant flower found around Phuket, but is also coming from the name of the small village where the group farm is located, Pru Jampa. The first half of the village name was given to Montara’s award-winning restaurant, PRU, and it came naturally to use the second half for this new concept.

JAMPA’s culinary team aspire to position the restaurant at the forefront of culinary innovation in Phuket by only using live fire to transform local ingredients into amazing culinary creations with an emphasis on healthy, balanced food that is good for the soul.

JAMPA: Woodfire Zero-Waste Cuisine by Award-Winning Montara Hospitality Group

The JAMPA team will be helmed by Chef Rick Dingen, formerly of Madison in Bangkok, as well as having worked with Michelin starred restaurant in Thailand and in his native Netherlands, including 3 MICHELIN Stars Inter Scaldes and renown farm to table Restaurant De Kas, is dedicated to showcase the ingredients harvested on the day using open fire cooking to showcase the natural benefits of each ingredient.

“For us, it was important to showcase the locally sourced, seasonal ingredients in the best way possible” says Chef Rick. “Cooking is a craft, and service and setting the scene are amongst the most beautiful arts that exist. We want guests to connect with the Chefs emotion, to share with them why we have selected these ingredients, why we cook them the way we do and our guest are welcome to come and learn from us. We often do outdoor open fire cooking at our weekly pop up, Hideaway by JAMPA, where we experience new ingredients and we get creative ideas. We try things, we laugh, and it is something that our guests can experience as well”.

JAMPA: Woodfire Zero-Waste Cuisine by Award-Winning Montara Hospitality Group

The restaurant will be located in Tri Vananda’s Community House, a stunning building designed by award winning Habita Architect and Arsom Silp Institute of the Arts, with the interior design by AvroKo, who has earned a reputation as one of the most innovative design firms in the field. Surrounded by sand dunes and beautiful landscape, the Community House will serve as the center of Tri Vananda wellness community, a place where residents can meet and share. Residents and guests alike will able be able to focus their energy on taking parts of community projects around sustainability, gastronomy and well-being, which will be organized regularly by the Tri Vananda team.

JAMPA: Woodfire Zero-Waste Cuisine by Award-Winning Montara Hospitality Group

The restaurant, which was mentioned in the “Newest Opening” section of Phuket 25 Top Restaurants by Amazing Thailand, will also feature a state of art bar, where beverages are beneficial for health, body and mind and served in a form familiar to bar lovers, as well as an exciting zero waste grocery offering the day harvest, freshly baked breads and other fine food to residents and visitors alike.

The zero waste, no plastic grocery will also be a focal point of the Community life. Here, residents and guests can discover homemade products, fruits, vegetables and herbs harvested on the day, freshly baked breads still hot from the fire oven, local cheeses and vegan cheeses as well as many other products available via refill stations. Additionally, the chefs will always be available to give some advices or tips on how to best use each of these products.

Also, the restaurant aims to become the first in Phuket to achieve zero waste to landfill cuisine. “We want to exert the absolute minimal impact upon earth and we break down all our kitchen waste to ensure nothing goes to landfill” says Quentin. “Our waste are separated, and food remnants are turned into animal feed or composted at our farm. Manure and compost are used are fertilizer to grow our vegetables, thus completing the cycle of life”

For additional information, please contact +66 76 310 100 or visit jamparestaurant.com

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Published : August 06, 2021