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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Published : September 07, 2022

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

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

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

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Published : September 07, 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Published : September 07, 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Published : September 07, 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Published : September 06, 2022