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Bangkok Airways announces the temporarily cancellation of some flights as well as announces its continued measures to facilitate passengers affected by the COVID-19 situation

Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited would like to announce the temporarily cancellation of some of its domestic flights during the period 13 – 31 July 2021.

Due to recent announcements from the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) in regards to travel restrictions in Thailand, Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited would like to announce the temporarily cancellation of some of its domestic flights during the period 13 – 31 July 2021. The cancelled flights are as follows:

1. Bangkok – Chiang Mai (roundtrip)

2. Bangkok – Phuket (roundtrip)

3. Bangkok – Sukhothai (roundtrip)

4. Bangkok – Lampang (roundtrip)

5. Bangkok – Trat (roundtrip)

However, the following routes are still being operated normally with the highest hygienic measures and procedures;

• Bangkok – Samui (roundtrip) 2 flights per day

• Sealed routes flights between Bangkok and Samui, that will accommodate international transit passengers (3 flights per day)

• Samui – Phuket (roundtrip) 4 flights per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday), these flights will be available from 16 July 2021 onwards

• Samui – Singapore (roundtrip) 3 flights per week (Monday, Thursday and Sunday), these flights will be available from 1 August 2021 onwards

Passengers who are scheduled to travel before 31 July 2021 can have fees waived for rebooking or alternatively may request a refund in the form of a travel voucher to be used for future ticketing. Passengers can make any necessary changes up to 24 hours prior to their flight. More information can be seen at www.bangkokair.com/travel-voucher (terms and conditions apply).

Passengers who wish to amend their travels with no new specified travel date (open ticket) can submit their request via https://forms.office.com/r/WjcEEfQX2L within 24 hours prior to the proposed departure date. The airline will use information provided via such form in order to further accommodate passengers. 

Passengers can contact the airline via the following channels;

• Call Center: Tel. 1771 and 02-270-6699 (during 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)

• PG Live Chat: https://bit.ly/PGLiveChatEN

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• Email: Reservation@bangkokair.com

Passengers who booked their tickets through travel agencies are advised to directly contact their agents for further arrangements.

Moreover, the airline encourages passengers to check announcements, orders, and travel procedures, for each destination prior to travel from the related authorities such as:

• The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA)

http://www.moicovid.com/ข้อมูลสำคัญ-จังหวัด/

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• Airports of Thailand www.airportthai.co.th/en/

• Department of Airports www.facebook.com/DepartmentOfAirports/

Bangkok Airways apologizes for the inconvenience caused and the airline remains committed to the safety and hygiene of our passengers and employees as the highest priority. The airlines strictly implement surveillance measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19

Published : July 11, 2021

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Thai Vietjet continues Convenient Flight to serve Domestic Travelers

Thai Vietjet places an emphasis on the health and safety of all passengers and employees.

Thai Vietjet continues providing its service to passengers who need to travel throughout the current COVID-19 escalation and recently announced intensified COVID-19 restrictions, underlining its fundamental purpose of offering more flying opportunities to Thai people under any circumstances, with the highest level of safety and hygiene standard.

“Although we are facing a tough situation, we will continue to provide our best service to passengers and businesses who still need to fly during the pandemic situation, as we have always done. Regardless of the fact that we have to reduce some flight operation in the coming weeks, we will still maintain flight operations on the entire flight network, to meet our passengers needs and support them during this difficult time.”, Said Mr. Woranate Laprabang, Chief Executive Officer of Thai Vietjet.

Thai Vietjet continues Convenient Flight to serve Domestic Travelers

Due to more intense restriction policy under the escalating COVID-19 situation, the airline may reduce flight frequency on its flight network. However, the airline all remain its flight operation on every route on its entire flight network to provide convenience choice of travel to the passengers, including flights from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) to Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phuket, Hat Yai, Krabi Nakhon Si Thammarat, Surat Thani, Khon Kaen, Ubon Ratchathani, and Udon Thani.

Thai Vietjet continues Convenient Flight to serve Domestic TravelersThai Vietjet places an emphasis on the health and safety of all passengers and employees. So far, all of the airline’s employees have been fully vaccinated. Furthermore, in accordance with the Thai Ministry of Public Health, the airline has been completing daily aircraft disinfection throughout its fleet.

Since the beginning of the third wave of COVID-19 escalation in Thailand, the airline has announced the support policy to affected passengers who desire to postpone their travel. Earlier this month, the airline has announced further policy for passengers holding the tickets on the airline’s domestic flight network who booked tickets and made payment by May 31, 2021, with travel date between July 1 – 31, 2021, by offering support as follows:

1. Free change of flight date for one time (new travel date must be by October 31, 2021 and subject to flight availability, rerouting is not applicable).

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2. Keeping the value of the ticket as Credit Shell, which is valid for 3 months from the original travel date.

*Passengers who have travel dates fall into the above-mentioned period and wish to contact the airline (at least 72 hours before the original departure time) for support, please select 1 of the communication options below:

1. Self-manage booking by passengers on skyfun.vietjetair.com/searchreservation

2. By E-Form: https://bit.ly/2L6Yv4z

3. By Line Official: @Thaivietjet

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4. By email: vz.support@vietjetair.com

5. By Live Chat at https://skyfun.vietjetair.com/

Furthermore, the airline has improved its call center to better support its passengers in a variety of situations. Passengers can now contact the airline more easily and conveniently at 02-089-1909. Passengers can also contact the airline by chatting with ‘Amy,’ the AI chatbot function on the airline website (www.vietjetair.com), which is designed to help passengers and enhance their experience. Additionally, the airline has implemented the ‘Manage Booking’ feather on its website, allowing passengers who book tickets directly through the website to conveniently manage their bookings themselves.

“Thai Vietjet wishes to express our moral support to the Thai people during this difficult time. We believe that the situation will gradually improve very soon, and we will be able to fully serve our passengers with our best service possible again”, Mr. Woranate Laprabang added.

Published : July 10, 2021

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AIA Group Named #1 MDRT Company In The World For The Seventh Year Running

A record total of 16,017 AIA agents and agency leaders were registered as MDRT members as of 1 July 2021, representing an increase of 25 per cent from 2020 and impressive growth of 783 per cent since the company’s IPO in 2010.

AIA Group Limited (“AIA”; or the “Company”; stock code: 1299), the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group, announced today the extraordinary achievement of becoming the only multinational firm in history to have achieved the largest number of Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) members for seven consecutive years.

A record total of 16,017 AIA agents and agency leaders were registered as MDRT members

as of 1 July 2021, representing an increase of 25 per cent from 2020 and impressive growth of 783 per cent since the company’s IPO in 2010.

MDRT is a global and independent association that is internationally recognised as the standard of excellence in life insurance and financial services. Its members are required to generate

a certain level of premium, commission, and income, and demonstrate professional knowledge, strict ethical conduct, and outstanding client service.

Lee Yuan Siong – AIA Group Chief Executive and PresidentLee Yuan Siong, Group Chief Executive and President of AIA, said, “I am very proud of our agents for successfully leading AIA into the number one MDRT position for 2021. Their dedication to helping our customers better prepare for their financial future and lead Healthier, Longer, Better Lives is an inspiration to us all. AIA’s achievement is a testament to how our agents have responded to the ongoing pandemic – adapting to new working practices and providing uninterrupted service and support to our communities in Asia.”

Bill Lisle – Regional Chief Executive and Chief Distribution Officer of AIABill Lisle, Regional Chief Executive and Chief Distribution Officer of AIA, said, “Being named the number one MDRT company in the world for seven consecutive years is another indication to the strength of our agency force, and shows the benefits of our extensive investments in our people, providing them with the best training and career progression opportunities in the industry.”

Published : July 09, 2021

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B.GRIMM Power Unveils 7 Strategies To Become a World-Class Energy Producer, Digital Business Model, Clean Energy and 10,000-MW Capacity Highlighted

BGRIM is operating 48 power plants and has set its sights on raising its Power Purchasing Agreements capacity from 3,682 MW in 2020 to 7,200 MW in 2025 and further to 10,000 MW in 2030. The company also aims an annual revenue target of more than 100 billion baht with a strong financial structure.

B.Grimm Power Public Company Limited (BGRIM) unveiled its seven strategies based on the company’s vision to “Empower the World Compassionately” with BGRIM’s core values of Professionalism, Positivity, Partnership and Pioneering Spirit.

Dr Harald Link, Chairman and President of BGRIM, made the official announcement of the company’s regenerated approach to business and growth plan with a ramped-up target to achieve Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) of 10,000-megawatt capacity by 2030.

BGRIM, known as Thailand’s leading industrial power producer, will seek to accomplish the strategies by continuing to embrace its traditional principles of conducting businesses with compassion.

BGRIM is evolving to be a “Sustainable Utility Solution Provider” powered by reliable and clean energy, providing integrated services to meet changing customer needs, Dr Link explained.

BGRIM will also continue to gear up business cooperation with congenial partners both at home and abroad.

B.GRIMM Power Unveils 7 Strategies To Become a World-Class Energy Producer, Digital Business Model, Clean Energy and 10,000-MW Capacity HighlightedThe seven strategies to drive BGRIM onto being a global energy producer consisting of:

Strategy 1: Significantly expanding natural gas and renewable energy generating capacity in the region with Power Purchase Agreements with various government units, to provide highly-efficient and stable supplies of electricity and utilities which are the cornerstones to support economic growth of various countries. This strategy will be pursued by means of greenfield project development and acquisition in Thailand and abroad. BGRIM is already present in Thailand, Lao PDR, Vietnam, South Korea, Cambodia, the Philippines and Oman.

Strategy 2: Playing a major role in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) business and clean fuel supply chains. BGRIM has already secured the rights to import 1.2 million tonnes of LNG a year to Thailand. The LNG procurement rights will lead to opportunities for better cost management and business expansion both in the power sector and the distribution of LNG. Furthermore, the engagement of LNG business and clean fuel supply chains could pave the way for development of alternative fuels which lead to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the future.

Strategy 3: Grow B2B (business-to-business) solution offerings to industrial customers. BGRIM is supplying high-quality electricity and steam to more than 300 factories in Thailand and Vietnam. The company will broaden the scope of services to include comprehensive utility and expanding service areas beyond the industrial estates to support the trend of decentralisation and raising production efficiency of the industrial sector which is vital for the growth of the country’s economy.

Strategy 4: Based on the ability to import gas to gaining a foothold in commercial and building segments by means of providing comprehensive utility services for commercial building segments. This strategy will be realised through the synergy of companies under the B.Grimm group’s umbrella.

Strategy 5: Becoming a significant regional player in the private transmission and distribution segment to support efficient transmission and distribution of electrical power. BGRIM will seek to achieve this goal by leveraging on its 25-year experience and expertise in building and overseeing power transmission and distribution systems in nine industrial estates in Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia. The works represent part of the development of infrastructure that is essential to building Smart Cities of the future and transnational electricity supplies.

Strategy 6: Providing quality and stable energy supplies directly to buyers through a trading platform.

“The direction of the energy business from now is for powerhouses getting smaller and smaller. In the future, people will have their own power generators at homes with solar panels installed on the roofs to generate electricity for direct peer-to-peer exchange,” noted Dr Link.

Strategy 7: Champion global best practices in digital transformation. This calls for developing various business models to support “digital transformation” through cooperation with leading local and international partners in the hands of new generation teams.

B.GRIMM Power Unveils 7 Strategies To Become a World-Class Energy Producer, Digital Business Model, Clean Energy and 10,000-MW Capacity HighlightedDr Link said the seven strategies will be implemented based on BGRIM’s five key success factors which encompass: 1) Capability to find attractive opportunities; 2) Capability to be an attractive partner of choice to others; 3) Capability to build, operate and maintain power plants starting from greenfield; 4) Capability to finance our growth at attractive rates; 5) Capability to embrace “digital transformation” to create a long-term growth with the goal of becoming a leading global energy producer and a net-zero carbon emissions organisation by 2050

BGRIM is operating 48 power plants and has set its sights on raising its Power Purchasing Agreements capacity from 3,682 MW in 2020 to 7,200 MW in 2025 and further to 10,000 MW in 2030. The company also aims an annual revenue target of more than 100 billion baht with a strong financial structure.

Dr Link said that BGRIM’s growth is tied to the principles of good governance, sustainability and responsible value chain management by taking into account the economic, social and environmental impacts.

Published : July 08, 2021

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Stay in a Fully Furnished Apartment in Sathorn

Fully furnished apartments in Sathorn are a fantastic option for business travelers or short-stay business travelers because they provide the benefits of a hotel while also giving the feel of a home

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bangkok was one of the most visited cities in the world for business travelers and for short-stay expats. As a regional hub for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), many businesses have their regional headquarters in Thailand and need to send their international staff to the Thai capital for work trips. Many hotel chains and condominium associations have recognized this trend and the demand for fully furnished apartments in Sathorn and built multiple great options in the area.

Fully furnished apartments in Sathorn are a fantastic option for business travelers or short-stay business travelers because they provide the benefits of a hotel while also giving the feel of a home. Weary business travelers like to have comfort when they finish a long day of work at someone else’s office and prefer to stay at a fully furnished apartment in Sathorn because it is close to offices and in a great area for social life.

Once business travel or short stay business trips resume to their normal schedule, you may find yourself needing to go to Bangkok for work. If that is the case, consider renting a fully furnished apartment in Sathorn instead of a standard hotel.

Why Stay in a Fully furnished Apartment?

Staying at a hotel after COVID-19 is a peculiar experience. Even though you know and trust that the hotel has taken proper health and safety measures to clean the room, you still get this unsettling feeling of being unclean. When you are working a high-stress job and want to relax after a hard day at work, the last thing you want is to return to a hotel room and feel unclean lying in bed or sitting on the couch.

Instead, when you rent or buy a fully furnished apartment in Sathorn, the space is yours and yours alone. You can easily kick back and relax in the comfort of your own home. You can use the kitchen for cooking some of your favorite foods from home or invite some friends over for a few drinks before heading out.

What’s more, when you stay in an apartment that is in a condominium, you have access to all of the amenities the condo has to offer. Most condos in Bangkok have a swimming pool and fitness center, though others may have additional amenities like a sauna, game room, rooftop area, and more.

Why Sathorn?

Sathorn is a growing and popular area of Bangkok noted for its great neighborhoods and location to the financial district of the city. When many business travelers arrive in Bangkok, there is a high chance that their partner’s office is in Sathorn on neighboring Silom.

Aside from housing the financial district, Sathorn is also home to a vibrant and colorful social scene. Artisan cafes and restaurants are flanked by art houses and community malls. There’s always a new eating experience to try or some nighttime activity to take part in.

Published : July 08, 2021

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airasia takes a quantum leap towards becoming a leading tech giant by acquiring Gojek’s Thailand operations

Gojek to increase investment in its Vietnam and Singapore operations in realigned strategy; will acquire shareholding in the airasia Super App

airasia Digital, the digital arm of airasia Group and Gojek, Southeast Asia’s leading mobile on-demand services and payments platform, today revealed a partnership whereby airasia Digital will acquire Gojek’s operations in Thailand.

This win-win deal is expected to rev up expansion of the airasia Super App in Asean, while enabling Gojek to increase investments in its Vietnam and Singapore operations.

In return, Gojek will receive shareholding in the airasia Super App whose market value is around USD1 billion. The deal provides both parties with a strong foundation to explore additional opportunities for collaboration and synergies in one of the fastest-growing regions in the world.

As part of its commitment to Thailand, the airasia Super App aims to continue to leverage the existing ecosystem services for riders, merchants and customers while adding new offerings, such as groceries and beauty items. It will seek regional expansion into new markets like Chiang Mai and Phuket in the near future.

The Gojek app will continue to operate for existing users in Bangkok through to 31 July 2021 to ensure stability for Gojek drivers and merchants – who will be invited to onboard the airasia Super App in coming weeks.

airasia will work with the existing Gojek team in Thailand, who will operate the Gojek business during the transition period before moving over to the airasia super app, bringing local market expertise and a deep understanding of Thai user needs to the business.

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At the same time, in a realignment of its international strategy, Gojek is increasing investment in its Vietnam and Singapore operations, having identified these markets as strong sources of growth for the business going forward. This includes increased driver and merchant acquisition initiatives, enhancements to user experience as well as launching new products and services.

airasia Group CEO Tony Fernandes said today’s announcement is “the start of a tremendous long term strategic partnership with Gojek which is sure to rock the industry.

“By taking on Gojek’s well-established Thai business, we’ll be able to turbo charge our ambitions in this space to become a leading Asean challenger super app.

“We already have a complete digital economy ecosystem. We have successfully established over 15 different non airline products and lifestyle services on our digital e-commerce platform in Malaysia. Now it’s time to take it to the next level. In response to overwhelming regional demand, we are setting our sights on bringing our Super App offerings to all of our key markets, following the successful roll out in Thailand.

“All of our digital businesses are going from strength to strength and through this alliance, our goal of becoming the Asean Super App of choice is fast becoming a reality.”

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Gojek CEO Kevin Aluwi, said, “This deal is a testament to the accomplishments of our team in Thailand, who grew the business from nothing to an on-demand service provider that has made a difference to hundreds of thousands of people throughout the country. The business was built on a huge amount of talent and passion and we will of course, work closely with our Thai employees as well as airasia through this transition. We are proud of and deeply grateful for everything Gojek Thailand has achieved, as well as for our loyal Thai consumers and driver and merchant partners, who have always been at the heart of what we do.

“airasia Digital and the airasia Super App will become a highly valued partner for us as we share the same goal to provide users with better services, while enhancing the livelihoods of drivers and merchants. At the same time, the deal will enable us to pivot our focus in international markets towards Vietnam and Singapore – markets providing us with the best return on investment and strategic growth opportunities.”

President of airasia Digital, Aireen Omar, said the announcement of this collaboration delivers proof of the success of our digital transformation and pivot from an airline to a one stop lifestyle super app, anchored on travel. 

“What we have achieved in the past year is incredible, including changing the mindset of thousands of Allstars (staff) from an airline mentality to becoming digitally focused, which is no mean feat. The airasia Digital group consists of three key digital companies, namely the airasia Super App which provides a lifestyle platform for travel, e-commerce, financial services, farm to table, health and edutech products and services. Our logistics venture Teleport, is the fast growing e-commerce logistics company, ready to offer instant door-to-door deliveries as well as delivering within 24hrs across all of Southeast Asia and airasia’s BigPay fintech business is now on track to become the region’s first virtual bank. 

“The future is exciting as we continue to forge ahead with many new innovations to truly embrace the digital era and make a difference to people’s everyday lives.”

Meanwhile, on behalf of AirAsia Thailand’s major investor, AirAsia Thailand Executive Chairman, Mr Tassapon Bijleveld said “The airasia brand is already strong in Thailand and we are thrilled to confirm this partnership today supporting the upcoming launch of the airasia Super App in the kingdom and cementing a long term future for Gojek’s employees, drivers and merchants. Not only will it support local SMEs and fresh food suppliers, but will also create more income-earning opportunities for delivery drivers in the new markets we aim to launch soon.

“Thai people are already ahead of the curve in embracing the digital revolution, mobile and real time activities including e-commerce, fintech and online entertainment are a way of life. I believe we can leverage what Gojek has already achieved in Bangkok and really take it to new heights to deliver greater convenience and price competition for the people of Thailand.”

Published : July 07, 2021

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Prof. Dr. Pairash Thajchayapong is the first person to grab the Ratanarajasuda Information Technology Award (RITA), Thailand’s ultimate accolade for IT personnel

The RITA Foundation invited public and private sectors organizations as well as foundations, associations, and universities to nominate award worthy candidates, and this year there were 33 award nominees.

Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn granted the 2021 Ratanarajasuda Information Technology Award (RITA) to Prof. Dr. Pairash Thajchayapong for his exceptional contribution in the field of information technology to Thai society through widely recognized and concrete work. Organized for the first time in Thailand this year by the Ratanarajasuda Information Technology Award (RITA) Foundation, the award package includes a sum of 2 million baht and a royally granted honorary gold pin, plaque, and certificate.

Prof. Dr. Pairash Thajchayapong is a prominent figure in Thai information technology circles, thanks to his exceptional contribution to science and IT research and development for all, including the underprivileged in the society. For over half of his life, he has played an important role in driving the country’s foundation of science and IT research through development and competitiveness enhancement, preparing Thailand’s smooth and organized transition into the IT era. Beginning his career in 1975, he has been an executive in the field of IT and higher education, including positions as the first Director of the National Electronics and Computer Technology Centre (NECTEC), the second Director of the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Rector of King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, and Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Science and Technology. After retirement, he has continued his devotion to IT research and development in development agencies, charitable organizations, and foundations by sharing his IT knowledge, capabilities, and passion.

Prof. Dr. Pairash Thajchayapong is the first person to grab the Ratanarajasuda Information Technology Award (RITA), Thailand’s ultimate accolade for IT personnelAmong useful works for people at large, cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is the latest work developed by a research team led by Prof. Dr. Pairash. This is an advancement in medical equipment R&D management from laboratory to manufacturing, with quality matching that of imported equipment but at lower cost, helping save foreign currency. CBCT is now available in 3 models, namely, DentiiScan – a computerized x-ray scanner for dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery, MobiiScan – a computerized mobile 3D x-ray scanner for reclining patients, and MiniiScan – a small computerized x-ray scanner for target volume definition in operation rooms. These CBCT varieties help patients with a wider range of needs.

Prof. Dr. Pairash Thajchayapong is the first person to grab the Ratanarajasuda Information Technology Award (RITA), Thailand’s ultimate accolade for IT personnelProf. Dr. Pairash is a pioneer, innovator, and founder of IT knowledge, helping others to further develop recognized works. He has also promoted opportunities for a new generation of researchers, lecturers, and college students to gain knowledge and experience through workshops, seminars, and laboratory training at world-renowned institutions as well as IT educational opportunities in international institutions. This is an important contribution to the country’s human capital development. Prof. Dr. Pairash is a role model for ethics and career dedication with continuous studies and research. He always keeps abreast of academic advancement and new technologies. Prof. Dr. Pairash is not only a scientist and IT veteran, but also a mentor, an executive, a thinker, an innovator, and an exemplary figure in the field of science and IT.

Prof. Dr. Pairash Thajchayapong is the first person to grab the Ratanarajasuda Information Technology Award (RITA), Thailand’s ultimate accolade for IT personnel

Ratanarajasuda Information Technology Award (RITA) Foundation Chairman Dr. Thaweesak Koanantakool said that, “The name of the RITA Foundation is granted by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, along with HRH’s initials as part of the foundation’s logo and the award name. It is an auspicious beginning of the award nomination and presentation in 2021 for the first time in Thailand. The Ratanarajasuda Information Technology Award is Thailand’s most prestigious IT award ever to recognize the importance of IT people in Thailand, to help motivate them to continue their work to benefit society and promote more IT innovators and developers in Thailand in order to improve the quality of life and the country’s IT competitiveness. Our foundation seeks to honor Thai IT people who are dedicated to excellence in IT R&D and innovations, as well as those who play a vital role in innovations and IT foundation for the country’s betterment, and positive impacts in such areas as the economy, society, environment, public health, education, and more, especially for the underprivileged.

Prof. Dr. Pairash Thajchayapong is the first person to grab the Ratanarajasuda Information Technology Award (RITA), Thailand’s ultimate accolade for IT personnelThe RITA Foundation invited public and private sectors organizations as well as foundations, associations, and universities to nominate award worthy candidates, and this year there were 33 award nominees. A judging panel comprised of a distinguished committee of 7 members was chaired by Prof. Emeritus Dr. Kasem Wattanachai and the foundation committee of 11 members was chaired by me. Through an intensive screening process, the judging panel resolved that the award will go to Prof. Dr. Pairash Thajchayapong, the first awardee in Thailand.”

Taking about the award, Prof. Dr. Pairash Thajchayapong said that, “I am overwhelmed with such an honor and an audience with Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. Throughout my career, I have worked to use IT to help improve people’s lives, bring them direct benefits, and commercializing developments to achieve sustainability. Standard and safe technology at a lower cost is crucial to saving foreign currency. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is among the works I am proud of. With its high precision, it helps doctors by providing deep and precise analysis and effective treatment. More importantly, it helps the underprivileged by providing them with equal access to medical care featuring advanced technology. I am glad that others can benefit from the technology invented by my research team, and I am proud that all the researchers on our team have brought about advantages for the Thai people.”

Prof. Dr. Pairash Thajchayapong is the first person to grab the Ratanarajasuda Information Technology Award (RITA), Thailand’s ultimate accolade for IT personnelOn this occasion, the Ratanarajasuda Information Technology Award Foundation would like to thank award sponsors for their mutual aspiration to drive Thailand’s sustainable and exponential IT development, namely Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), Hauwei Technology (Thailand), Data One Asia (Thailand), Accenture, WHA Corporation, Netbay, and Trade Siam. For more information about the Ratanarajasuda Information Technology Award Foundation, please visit www.rita.or.th

Published : July 06, 2021

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BTS Group Announce The Success Of Bond Issuance For Debt Refinancing With More Than 2.1 Times oversubscription

BTS GROUP ANNOUNCE THE SUCCESS OF BOND ISSUANCE FOR DEBT REFINANCING WITH MORE THAN 2.1 TIMES OVERSUBSCRIPTION, AND RECENTLY WINNING “TRANSPORT DEAL OF THE YEAR” – THE ASEAN-REGIONAL AWARD FROM THE ASSET

BTS Group Holdings Public Company Limited (“The Company” or “BTSG”) successfully issued senior unsecured Bonds to institutional and high-net-worth investors with 2.1 times oversubscription, in which the Company decided to exercise greenshoe option, bringing total Bonds issued to THB 13,000 million. The Bonds were rated ‘A’ by TRIS Rating and will be used for debt refinancing. In addition to this, BTSG recently won the “Transport Deal of The Year” Award, a regional award from The Asset Triple A Infrastructure Awards 2021 by The Asset, the leading financial magazine in Asia, for THB 8,600 million Green Bond Issuance in November 2020, emphasising BTSG’s commitment in sustainable business practice.

BTS Group Announce The Success Of Bond Issuance For Debt Refinancing With More Than 2.1 Times oversubscription

Mr. Surayut Thavikulwat, Chief Financial Officer of BTSG announced that “the Company had successfully issued 3 tranches of senior unsecured Bonds amounting to THB 13,000 million placed to institutional and high-net-worth investors during 1-2 and 5 July 2021. The Bonds received warm responses from investors, with more than 2.1 times oversubscription on BTSG’s initial target issue size of THB 8,000 million. Therefore, BTSG decided to exercise green shoe option of THB 5,000 million to meet the demand for investors. The Bonds were rated ‘A’ by TRIS Rating Co., Ltd. on 27 May 2021.”

The 3-tranche offering was comprised of 3-year bond with a fixed interest rate of 1.79% p.a. amounting to THB 1,500 million, 5-year bond with a fixed interest rate of 2.53% p.a. amounting to THB 3,500 million and 10-year bond with a fixed interest rate of 3.77% p.a. amounting to THB 8,000 million. The Bonds were arranged by Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited and The Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited, the Joint Lead Arrangers.

Mr. Thavikulwat also mentioned that, “we would like to thank investors for their trust and interest in subscribing for BTSG Bonds and we would like to also thank Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited and Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited, the Lead Arrangers, for their support and contribution to this achievement. The Bond proceeds will be used for debt refinancing. The success of this Bond offering as well as the previous transactions will support and drive us to continue to offer Bonds to meet investors demand going forward.”

In addition to the aforementioned Bond issuance, BTSG has been recently awarded “Transport Deal of the Year” from The Asset Triple A Infrastructure Awards 2021, organised by The Asset, the leading financial magazine in Asia, for the issuance of BTSG Green Bonds amounting to THB 8,600 million in November 2020. The Green Bonds, with tenors ranging from 2-year to 10-year, were placed to institutional and high-net-worth investors with Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited, Krung Thai Bank Public Company Limited and The Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited as the Joint Lead Arrangers.

The “Transport Deal of The Year” Award was granted to the Bonds in Transportation Category, having outstanding fund-raising structures with a focus on the Sustainable Infrastructure which BTSG Green Bonds exceedingly achieve the criteria in all respects as the proceeds of the Green Bonds were used for investment and debt repayment of the two monorail mass transit projects; the Pink Line Project (Khae Rai-Min Buri section) and the Yellow Line Project (Lad Prao-Sam Rong section). Both projects are the anchored projects that will elevate Bangkok’s electric mass transit network which will lessen the use of fossil-fueled vehicles resulting in the reduction of carbon emission, and fine dust particles (PM2.5) in Bangkok metropolitan area.

“The issuance of BTSG Green Bonds stemmed from the Company’s strong determination towards sustainable financing and to offer investment opportunity to investors in good and environmentally friendly projects of the Pink and Yellow Line Monorails, and be a part of the sustainable solution to help mitigate air pollution and provide convenient public transport in Bangkok metropolitan area. Moreover, the prestigious Award from The Asset reflects BTSG’s commitment to operate business through sustainable business practices and always to set a rigorous environmental, social and governance framework. Our sustainable commitment has been acknowledged through awards and recognitions we received at both national and international level, such as being included in the DJSI for the 3 consecutive years (2018-2020) and ranked first globally in the DJSI Transportation and Transportation Infrastructure Sector. Recently, we are honored to be the first and only rail carbon neutral transportation company certified by the Thai Government’s Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organisation.”, said Mr. Thavikulwat.

Published : July 06, 2021

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dtac launches proof-of-concept 5G Private Network to Boost Thai Industry

Collaborating with AWS, dtac unveils proof-of-concept 5G Private Network services with edge computing 5G Private Networks are expected to accelerate the digital transformation of automotive manufacturing, shipping, and public health dtac urges Thai businesses to explore how 5G Private Networks can support their future use cases

dtac announced the launch of its proof-of-concept 5G Private Network solution to unlock the full potential of 5G for Thai enterprises. The solution is envisaged to help enterprises operate more efficiently and securely, while also unlocking the full power of Cloud through edge computing integration. As a proof of concept, dtac also unveiled a real-time, artificial intelligence (AI)-based Video Analytics solution in its corporate headquarter ‘dtac House’, covering Covid-19 use-cases, such as personal protective equipment (PPE) Compliance, Intrusion Detection, People Occupancy and Physical Distancing. The solution has been developed in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), utilizing dtac’s 5G Private Network and AWS Snowball Edge, a device with on-board storage and compute power for select AWS capabilities. AWS Snowball Edge can do local processing and edge-computing workloads in addition to transferring data between local environments and AWS.

5G Private Networks can power mission-critical systems that require ultra-high reliability, ultra-low latency, 99.999 percent availability, and very high security. When integrated with edge-computing capabilities, private networks can provide customers with a scalable, customizable platform to take advantage of developments in new generation technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), AI/machine learning (ML), augmented reality (AR)/virtual reality (VR), real time analytics and much more.

dtac launches proof-of-concept 5G Private Network to Boost Thai IndustryBridging the Industry’s Digital Revolution

With Covid-19 impacting the economy and accelerating changes in consumer behaviors, there is increasing pressure on businesses to save costs, strengthen their supply chains, and serve customers more quickly. dtac has identified a wide range of industries in Thailand that would benefit from 5G Private Networks to improve operational efficiency and accelerate digital transformation. Collaborating with AWS for its first proof of concept, dtac demonstrated how private networks can enable smart solutions for the new normal with an automated system designed to ensure social distancing.

Mr. Rajiv Bawa, Chief Business Officer, Total Access Communication PLC or dtac, said, “5G Private Networks can unlock the potential of Thailand’s entrepreneurs/businesses embracing digital transformation. This is especially true in the post-Covid-19 economy in which the deployment of IoT applications, automation, and edge computing are critical for businesses’ recovery and resilience. The key benefit of a private network is that it can be custom-built for specific use cases for each corporation. In particular, we see fantastic potential in vertical industries such as manufacturing, automotive assembly, shipping, logistics, public health, and agriculture.”

dtac launches proof-of-concept 5G Private Network to Boost Thai Industry

While nearly every industry can benefit from a private network, IoT, robots, and manufacturing automation are among the most significant use cases requiring machine-critical performance and security. In addition to peace of mind, 5G Private Networks also support advanced requirements for digital transformation and automated manufacturing requiring ultra-high data transfer speeds or near-zero latencies.

Mr. Bawa added, “Not only can 5G Private Networks lift the corporate infrastructure by enabling high performance, but they are also shielded from public network threats of attacks from hackers who may otherwise use a public network to breach into corporate data or IoT devices.”

dtac launches proof-of-concept 5G Private Network to Boost Thai Industry

The Two Types of dtac 5G Private Networks

The first type of dtac 5G Private Networks is the standalone private network. The network hardware includes edge computing operating on 26 GHz 5G and is not connected to a public network. Optimal data transfer performance is assured due to an exclusive corporate network with low latency, superior security, and isolated data traffic.

The second type is the hybrid private network. 5G and 4G connectivity are combined with base stations installed within the corporation and a public radio access network (RAN). Data processing is isolated within the corporate edge computing but can be stored in hyperscale data centers with superior security.

dtac Demonstrates 5G Private Network Applications

In collaboration with AWS, the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform.

dtac demonstrated a proof-of-concept for a 5G Private Network at the dtac House headquarters. The demonstration features a smart camera that can analyze distances among individuals in real-time to detect breaches of social distancing rules. The demonstration runs on a 5G Private Network to enable ultra-fast processing using edge computing.

r. Fabio Cerone, Managing Director, Telco Business Unit, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Amazon Web Services (AWS), said, “AWS is excited to be working with dtac to launch a brand new service that takes advantage of 5G and edge cloud computing to deliver industry specific low latency use cases. By providing edge cloud infrastructure that moves data processing close to where data is, we will allow customers to take advantage of use cases based on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning running inference at the edge. We look forward to deepen our collaboration with dtac and continue to drive innovation and enhance customer experience.”

5G Private Networks are an emerging technology in the Asia-pacific region. Apart from this collaboration with AWS, dtac also works closely with other strategic partners, such as Telenor. In Europe, Telenor has been deploying private networks for various use cases including security, healthcare, retailing, and robots. dtac is benefiting from Telenor’s expertise. dtac currently holds a 5G license with a 26 GHz spectrum which supports 5G Private Network services for all corporate customer requirements.

Published : July 06, 2021

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KPMG Named Official Data and Analytics Advisor of the LPGA Tour

Game-changing performance insights and analytics program to be launched at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and implemented across the LPGA Tour

In partnership with the LPGA, KPMG will further elevate women’s sports by introducing KPMG Performance Insights, a game-changing technology platform that will provide data insights and advanced performance analytics for the LPGA Tour. The solution was launched at the 2021 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club and implemented across all LPGA Tour events.

The LPGA has undertaken an intensive initiative over the past five years to restructure their historical scoring and stats database. The introduction of full-field shot-level data and advanced analytics through KPMG Performance Insights, such as strokes gained, proximity averages and performance indexing, is the next step toward the long-term progression of data on the LPGA Tour and provides critical information for players to diagnose and improve their performance. The statistical insights will also be represented within the LPGA’s media landscape through in-broadcast integration and features, a robust digital and social presence, and deeper insights for media coverage and storytelling for the LPGA.

“Statistics and scoring are key elements in telling truly dynamic stories of our LPGA Tour players. This new partnership will provide us with the next level of advanced data to enhance the storytelling for our players and key stakeholders,” said Kelly Hyne, the LPGA’s Chief Sales Officer. “We are proud to have a partner like KPMG that continues to show their commitment to our players and the women’s game as a whole.”

KPMG Named Official Data and Analytics Advisor of the LPGA Tour

KPMG also will enable the LPGA to maximize their use of this new technology to best serve the needs of the LPGA’s other key stakeholders, including media, broadcast partners, coaches and fans.

“KPMG is delivering this transformative business solution to the LPGA Tour, bringing our firm’s industry-leading capabilities in the data and analytics space to change the game,” said Paul Knopp, KPMG U.S. Chair and CEO. “With KPMG Performance Insights, more data will be captured, analyzed and integrated from every shot and every round than ever before. The platform will change the way in which players, coaches, media and fans experience women’s golf.”

Through the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, KPMG has been committed to elevating and accelerating the advancement of women in business and the sport of golf. Since the Championship’s inception in 2015, KPMG has been at the forefront of identifying opportunities to enhance the women’s game, including providing network TV coverage, increased purse sizes, and top courses for the best female players to showcase their talents. The KPMG Women’s Leadership Summit, held in conjunction with the Championship, is advancing more women to the C-suite. Additionally, the KPMG Future Leaders Program, funded by proceeds from the Championship and Summit, is developing future generations of women leaders through college scholarships, mentoring and leadership development. KPMG sponsors LPGA Tour athletes including Stacy Lewis, Mariah Stackhouse and Leona Maguire.

“We are proud that a KPMG member firm is able to deliver a cutting-edge solution to propel the sport and advance women in sport,” says Charoen Phosamritlert, Chief Executive Officer, KPMG in Thailand, Myanmar and Laos. “With the close of the Women’s PGA Championship, we hope that the athletes can use the insights from the platform to their benefit. We hope to see more women in sport and are happy that we can play a small part in this achievement.”

Published : July 05, 2021