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Flagship launch brings Jetts Thailand to 40-club milestone

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2023

Brisbane, January 2023 – Jetts Fitness has reached the 40-club milestone in Thailand with the opening of a flagship club in the town of Si Racha, on the country’s eastern seaboard.

The new club, which opened on 1 January 2023, is located in Central Si Racha – the year-old megamall, owned by global retail giant The Central Group, that’s set to become the area’s largest mixedusedevelopment over the next few years, with the addition of a hotel and residential complex alongside the already-constructed convention hall.

The club occupies a high footfall, high visibility location on the second floor of the shopping mall, with 19m of Jetts-branded internal frontage. Meanwhile, 1,105sq m of floor space make this latest club around 35 per cent larger than the Jetts 24 Hour Fitness average, resulting in an expansive offering that incorporates signature elements from the chain’s two premium clubs, Jetts Black. Pricing is, however, in line with the Jetts 24 Hour Fitness norm, with membership starting at THB1,500 a month (US$43 / £35).

The mould-breaking addition at Si Racha is The Playground: a 100sq m functional training amphitheatre with enough space for multiple PT sessions to take place simultaneously. Laid with artificial turf, it’s equipped with a great range of ZIVA kit, from core bags to dumbbells to kettlebells. Usually only available at Jetts Black, Si Racha is the first Jetts 24 Hour Fitness-branded gym to incorporate The Playground concept.

There’s also a dedicated zone for Jetts’ signature J Series group HIIT classes; an extra-large free weights area with enough space for multiple units of high-demand equipment; a large group exercise studio that can accommodate around 50 participants; and a four-lane, 10m sled track –only the second in the 40-club estate. All of this sits alongside a comprehensive cardio and strength floor equipped by Matrix.

“We’ve hit another home run with this fantastic new club, which opened with 800 members,” said Mike Lamb, CEO of FLG Thailand; the Jetts brand and operation in Thailand is wholly owned by APAC health club giant Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG). “We’re confident we will reach our 1,500-member capacity within six months of opening.”

He added: “Jetts is delighted to cement its strong relationship with The Central Group, with the opening at Si Racha following on closely from our 1 December 2022 launch at Central Chanthaburi.“It’s great to see our gyms progressively move into higher traffic zones within Central’s malls, reflecting the value and energy our well-recognised international fitness brand brings to these world-class malls.”

Already Thailand’s #1 gym chain by number of locations, Jetts currently has three more clubs in the advanced pipeline – including one under construction – and plans to end 2023 with at least 45 locations.

“We believe Thailand, with its population of around 60 million people – including around 10 million in Bangkok – can ultimately support 100 Jetts clubs,” said Greg Oliver, Group CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group. “We’re excited by the opportunity to serve this growing market, and with the fantastic team we have in place, are ready to seize that opportunity and cement our position as Thailand’s #1.”

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VGI Wins Highest Corporate Brand Value for the Sixth Time from Asean and Thailand’s Top Corporate Brands 2022 

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2023

VGI PLC, the leader of Offline-to-Online (“O2O”) Marketing Solutions across multiple platforms, led by Chief Financial Officer, Chitkasem Moo-Ming, accepted an award from Asean and Thailand’s Top Corporate Brands 2022 for the highest corporate brand value under the media category.

The event was jointly organized by the Masters in Marketing and Branding Programme (MBM) under the Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy, Chulalongkorn Business School, and the Stock Exchange of Thailand. The award was presented by Prof. Bundhit Eua-arporn, President of Chulalongkorn University.

This is the sixth time VGI has received the prestigious award, further attesting to the Company’s strength and unwavering commitment to delivering sustainable returns for all stakeholders, society and the environment. VGI’s corporate brand value stands at 48.612 billion baht. (as of 18 January 2023)

Commenting on this achievement, Chitkasem said, “Winning this award for the sixth time is truly a testament to our vision to be the lead provider of forward-thinking solutions guided by our robust and inimitable ecosystem encompassing Advertising, Payment and Distribution platforms. Thanks to our strong foundation and financial stability, we have demonstrated time and again our unique capability to maintain a prominent standing within the media industry even in the most uncertain times.”

The top corporate brand value is appraised through the CBS Valuation (Corporate Brand Success Valuation) tool developed by Prof. Guntalee Ruenrom and Ake Pattaratanakun of Chulalongkorn University. This tool offers a systematic mechanism to measure corporate brand value in the Asean region and Thailand in monetary terms with an emphasis on the importance of organisational development for sustainability. The valuation is recognised to lead to greater stakeholder confidence and contribute to the strength of corporations capable of having a positive impact on the future of the national economy.

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CPF unveils roadmap towards Net Zero, kicked off with 100% abandonment of coal use in Thailand 

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2023

Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CPF) unveils the roadmap towards the Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emission target and the 100% stop of coal use for operations in Thailand under the Coal Free 2022 target.  

For food security, the 3 Smart approach – Smart Sourcing, Smart Production and Smart Consumption – will be implemented to drive business from upstream to downstream towards conservation goals with support from innovation, technology, and automation systems.

Prasit Boondoungprasert, Chief Executive Officer of CPF; Peerapong Krinchai, Executive Vice President – Corporate Engineering and Kobboon Srichai, Head of Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations at CPF joined the press conference to unveil the plan towards Net Zero and the achievement of Coal Free 2022 target at CP Tower Silom Building.  

Prasit said that risks from climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic have sent impacts on global food security. As a leading integrated agro-industrial and food business operator, CPF is aware of its role in producing sufficient food and satisfying customer demand in normal times and times of crisis as well as supporting the global commitment to climate impact mitigation and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). All drive CPF to announce the Net Zero 2050 target. 

2023 marks a significant beginning of the moves towards the target after CPF achieves the 100% stop of coal use in Thailand under the Coal Free 2022 target. In line with the Bio-circular Green Economy (BCG) concept honoured by Thailand and the global community, Thai operations have shifted their focus to biomass energy. Renewable energy now contributes 30% of energy use, making CPF one of the top-tier food companies in terms of renewable energy consumption. The switch has also reduced greenhouse gas emissions by more than 600,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. 

Under the Net Zero target, CPF has introduced innovation, AI/IoT technology and automation systems to enhance production efficiency. Under the 3 Smart approach, CPF’s business chain, from upstream to downstream, will strive to materialize Smart Sourcing, Smart Production and Smart Consumption.  

Smart Sourcing:  Ensuring sustainable sourcing throughout the supply chain. The sourcing of key agricultural materials including corn and soybean must be traceable, to ensure they are not from encroached forest areas.

Smart Production:  Harnessing power from biomass sources in replacement of coal. Animal manure and wastewater are turned into energy (Waste to Energy). The biogas system is deployed to process manure and wastewater from pig and layer chicken farms. Methane gas deriving from the process is used to produce electricity for the farms’ internal use, saving electricity use by 50-70%.

Smart Consumption: Calculating the carbon footprints of food products for the formulation of an emission reduction plan, and emphasizing eco-friendly packaging. 

Prasit added that in 2023, all CPF business units in Thailand and abroad will jointly devise a roadmap and Climate Transition Action Plans, based on the group’s greenhouse gas emission data in 2020.

The roadmap will guide CPF towards the Net Zero short-term target (2030) and long-term target (2050), taking into consideration the best and scientifically-proven standards under the Science Based Initiatives (SBTi). The SBTi is a partnership between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). After its launch in 2015, more than 2,000 companies have joined SBTi’s call to set emission reduction targets with science-based initiatives, to keep the average global temperature from reaching 1.5 degrees Celcius above pre-industrial levels.

CPF has implemented a program to increase green areas at operating sites, aside from conservation and rehabilitation projects for terrestrial forests and mangroves under the target to enhance green areas by at least 20,000 rai within 2030. The “CPF Rak Nives at Phraya Doen Thong Mountain Project” in Phatthana Nikhom District, Lopburi province and the CPF Grow-Share-Protect Mangrove Forestation Project in Rayong, Samut Sakhon, Chumporn, Songkhla and Trat provinces have covered more than 14,000 rai.

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Start the week in style with Marriott Bonvoy’s “Monday Madness” in Thailand

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2023

Guests and local residents can discover a series of attractive culinary offers all across the kingdom, from restaurant dinners to daily bites, social drinks promotions and more!

Bangkok, Thailand – Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program and marketplace, is making Mondays even more appetizing in Thailand with exclusive epicurean offers. Under the “Monday Madness” promotion, members can kickstart their week with enticing culinary deals and discounts in Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui, Pattaya and Rayong. 

Take your pick from these attractive offers for dining and drinks:

W Bangkok is offering “buy on get one free” on all craft beers at the Tipsy Cow, while Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers is inviting guests to enjoy free-flow Aperol spritz cocktails at Giorgio’s, when four people dine at this popular Italian restaurant. At Mayfair, Bangkok – Marriott Executive Apartments, diners will receive 15% off all à la carte dishes at Bistro M, and Sukhumvit Park, Bangkok – Marriott Executive Apartments is serving breakfast for only THB 24 (for the second diner, when accompanied by one full-paying guest at Bistro M).

Also in the Thai capital, The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok has unveiled a special price of just THB 950 for the International Buffet Dinner at Rain Tree Café, and a choice of cocktails for just THB 1 at The Glaz Bar (for the second drink when two cocktails are purchased). Meanwhile at The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, “Monday Madness” will take place at Seasonal Tastes, with a tempting price of THB 990++ per person for the Lunch Buffet, Kisso Japanese restaurant, which is offering complimentary maki rolls with every set lunch menu, and Zest Bar & Terrace, where guests can sip free-flow Chang beer accompanied by a choice of snacks.

At Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok, the promotion extends to a 20% discount on all food and drinks at MoMo Café, and The St. Regis Bangkok is inviting guests to sip its Violet Hour Martini, with 50% off the second drink at The St. Regis Bar, while VIU has revealed an exclusive price for its Surf & Turf Set: only THB 2,990++ per person. 

In Phuket, Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort is offering 10% off when guests spend THB 2,000 at Sears & Co, and Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach will let guests unwind with a cheese board and a glass of wine for just THB 650 net. JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa is showcasing the finest fruits de mer with its Fresh Andaman Seafood Stack, and Le Méridien Phuket Beach Resort is serving its “Double Trouble” beer & burger combo for only THB 699++. 

Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa is making Mondays more appetizing with a special offer, THB 999++ for four cocktails accompanied by a plate of beef nachos, and at The Naka Island, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, steak lovers can savor a succulent Argentinian spiced ribeye and a glass of red wine for THB 1,999++ at My Grill.

In Koh Samui, Sheraton Samui Resort is training guests for a “Wine Marathon”, three hours of free-flow wine and beer for just THB 690++ at Blue Monkey, and Vana Belle, a Luxury Collection Resort is letting guests savor its “Bubble Breakfast” at Kiree Restaurant, with a series of delicacies accompanied by sparkling wine.

Finally on Thailand’s Eastern Seaboard, Courtyard by Marriott North Pattaya is offering a 50% discount on all beverages at Spart’s Bar throughout the day, and Rayong Marriott Resort & Spa is celebrating with a “buy one get one free” promotion on its Rayong Night cocktail at The Lounge.

For more information on exclusive dining deals, please click here 

Monday Madness runs from 16th January to 27th March 2023, and is only available for Marriott Bonvoy members. Not a member yet? Click here to sign up for free today!

To learn more about Marriott Bonvoy, please visit https://www.marriott.com/loyalty.mi.

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Make your dreams come true with KBank Young Scholarship Program 2023 

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2023

Kasikorn Bank is seeking highly capable personnel to advance its K Strategy in a new-era financial world with KBank Young Scholarship 2023.

To this end, the Bank will hold an examination for five graduate scholarships at the world’s most prestigious universities.

Fourth-year students who are going to complete their bachelor’s degree are invited to sit for the examination.

Scholarship recipients will have a chance to learn and get hands-on experience to find their fields of interest before furthering their studies as needed and in alignment with KBank’s business directions.

Aside from getting the scholarship, they will have a chance to take on the challenging work at KBank.

Applications are open from now until March 15, 2023, at KBank’s website, https://www.kasikornbank.com/th/news. 

Krit Jitjang, KBank President, said as human resource development is a crucial driver of the organization towards its established goals, KBank has been committed to the continuous enhancement of employee potential, based on the concept of providing staff members with the “Possibility to Make an Impact” and allowing them to “Unleash Your Full Potential”.

All employees have been encouraged to use their knowledge and capabilities and to unleash their full potential, with an emphasis on learning by doing. KBank aims to create leaders who can grow with the organization.

Employees have the opportunity to work with capable supervisors and teams of high potential in an organization with an advantage in terms of investment funds, customer database, technologies and partnerships with Thailand’s leading businesses and startups, which form part of KBank’s business network. 

Under this year’s KBank Young Scholarship Project, applications have been opened for five scholarships, and eligible applicants are fourth-year university students.

The scholarships will be granted for master’s degree study at a world-class university, and students can choose a field of study which aligns with KBank’s strategies and business directions.

A special feature of the scholarships is that, for the first three years, students will have the opportunity to explore their interests and preferences by working with professional teams on key tasks and to take part in driving the businesses of KBank and K Companies towards success. Such tasks are, for example, those in the areas of IT/Technology & Fintech, Business Extension & Partnership Management, Beyond Banking & Innovation, Business Data Analytics, Investment Banking, and Regional Business, in both Thailand and foreign countries. After graduation, they will also return to work with KBank. 

Candidates must currently be final-year university students or scheduled to complete their bachelor’s degree in 2023, with a GPA of at least 3.25. Special consideration will be given to candidates who have participated in various activities such as business case competitions at their universities or those who have completed an internship. Additionally, they should be keen learners, adaptable, and those who dare to think, try and decide for business success. Registration starts on March 15, 2023. 

For more details, please contact the People Development Department (Scholarship), tel. 02-4701361, 02-4701656 or 02-4705915, or KBankScholarship@kasikornbank.com. 

Mr. Krit added, “KBank scholarship recipients will attend a preparation program for studying abroad. The Bank will arrange an overseas education consulting company to help develop the potential of the scholarship recipients in terms of work experience and language proficiency. KBank will support all related expenses during university preparation and study that related costs with close guidance from our Human Resource Development team. We aim to strengthen their capabilities in all aspects and expect them to return to drive the businesses of KBank and K Companies towards success. This is considered one of the most important opportunities for university students who dream to study at a world-class educational institution and gain experience in working with a leading organization in the country.”