(PR News) Jetts 24 hour fitness, the world-class gym leader, attracts Thai people to join “HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training)”. The scheme is to give a great workout after people go back to working long day and enjoy having a variety of food with friends as workplaces and eateries are now allowed to resume normal opening hours. No time to work out? Try HIIT!
Michael David Lamb, Asia CEO of Jetts 24 hour fitness, said, it has been two and a half years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). Most people had been tied up at home for months, doing very little exercise, and have lost motivation because it was difficult to come up with new exercises on their own.
“Now that COVID-19 restrictions have been relaxed in Thailand, people have gone back to spending long days at work, studying, or running around after the kids. They enjoy eating a variety of foods with their friends, and a workout may have slipped down the priority scale.
However, the focus on health and wellness should be as being physically fit enhances immunity and exercise is also very beneficial to their mental health.
Jetts has been actively studying the behaviors and needs of gym-goers, we found that the J-Series is a great workout for busy people as it requires only 30 minutes of your time. Quick and convenient is the key.
It is a workout that combines high and low-intensity exercise to compact your workout. You will alternate between quick, intense bursts of exercise and low-intensity or recovery periods. You can incorporate strength exercise, cardio with equipment, upper body workout, lower body workout, and core muscle exercise. J-Series has been shown to increase your metabolism, even after your workout.”
Jetts operates over 500 clubs across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia, gym-goers can use the clubs 24/7. In Thailand, there are 38 clubs, which makes Jetts the fitness center that has the highest number of clubs in the country. Jetts provides world-class exercise equipment and machines for members and can they can reach maximum fitness potential with a personal trainer service and take a variety of group exercise classes at Jetts 24 hour fitness.
Johnnie Walker teams up with BlockBar, the world’s first direct-to-consumer NFT marketplace for luxury wines and spirits, to offer exceptionally rare whisky combined with seven pieces of digital art, alongside exclusive VIP experience.
Today, Johnnie Walker, the world’s No.1 Scotch Whisky, along with BlockBar.com, offers seven whisky connoisseurs the chance to own an extremely rare bottle of 48-year-old Johnnie Walker Masters of Flavour NFTs, alongside their very own digital art and have access to an exclusive brand experience in Scotland.
The Digital Art
The tokens unlock access to a unique piece of graphic design by artist Kode Abdo aka BossLogic. The renowned artist is known for his fancasts, creating posters for some of the biggest films of the last few years, and more recently, teaming up with footballer Lionel Messi to create a new series of artistic NFTs featuring the global sports icon.
BossLogic said “The art of flavour. The alchemy of the elements. The taste of generations. I’m proud to present this ‘once in a lifetime’ collection of seven one-of-a-kind works of art. Each piece is a unique celebration of the souls of life, paired with seven rare bottles of 48 year old Blended Scotch Whisky. Seven treasures reserved for only the most-worthy of connoisseurs.”
The Experience
Tied to each bottle is a one off opportunity to take a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Johnnie Walker Princes Street – the brand’s visitor experience in Edinburgh, Scotland, where they will immerse themselves in the flavour journey of Johnnie Walker and the country’s whisky-making culture.
Staying at the palatial Gleneagles Townhouse, NFT owners will tour the iconic Glenkinchie Distillery, which plays such an integral role in the crafting of Johnnie Walker whisky, take a guided tour of the Diageo Archive and enjoy VIP tastings of only the rarest and most collectible whiskies from the Diageo collection.
The Whisky
Johnnie Walker Masters of Flavour is crafted from fleetingly rare whiskies – all aged for at least 48 years – from the four “ghost” distilleries of Port Dundas, Brora, Glen Albyn and Glenury Royal. It sits in a hand blown, green baccarat Crystal decanter and is beautifully presented in a hand crafted, wooden cabinet.
This incredible blend showcases how masters of the art of whisky making combine generations of Scotch knowledge and craftmanship with their own expertise of malting, distillation, cask maturation and, of course, blending, to create a truly exceptional Scotch.
The Collaboration
Johnnie Walker Global Brand Director, Julie Bramham says: “At Johnnie Walker, we’re always challenging ourselves to create unique experiences that people can enjoy and engage with around the world. This innovative collaboration with BlockBar puts Johnnie Walker at the cutting edge of what is possible in whisky, providing something truly unique for whisky aficionados and collectors around the world.”
Dov Falic, CEO and co-founder of BlockBar, adds: “Partnering with Johnnie Walker for its first ever NFT drop is so exciting. This partnership demonstrates how an NFT can be so much more than just one product, it can be an experience like no other that offers buyers exclusive long-lasting access to a brand, its heritage and its future.”
How to Purchase
Johnnie Walker Masters of Flavour NFTs will be available to buy at 10.30am EST on Tuesday May 31st on a first come, first served basis. Priced at $35,000 USD the Johnnie Walker Masters of Flavour NFTs are available to purchase with ETH or by fiat. The Lobby will open at 10am EST on BlockBar.com. In order to enter the Lobby each participant must have either $35,000 in their Ethereum based wallet connected to the site or receive pre-approval if they intend to pay via wire transfer. At 10.30am the first users to reserve the bottle will then have 10 minutes to checkout. Users who successfully check out will also receive an artwork NFT by BossLogic transferred to their wallet, as well as the opportunity to redeem the Scotland experience. For any questions please contact BlockBar via email to support@blockbar.com or Whatsapp/Telegram to 305-814-6772
(Bangkok, June 27, 2022) The Global Summit of Women 2022 or the world’s major international forum for the world’s women leaders in its 32nd year officially took place from June 23-25, 2022 in Bangkok.
The international forum put Thailand in the limelight as more than 600 participants from over 51 countries attended. It was also an excellent opportunity to showcase Thailand’s readiness and capabilities to host the international-standard forum and reinforcing the country as a ‘World Destination’ for international convention and tourism, following the country’s reopening to welcome tourist from across the globe.
Siam Piwat Co., Ltd, a leading property and retail developer – the owner and operator of global retail destinations Siam Paragon, Siam Center, and Siam Discovery and a joint venture partner of ICONSIAM and Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok, is honored to co-host and serve as venues to welcome the world’s women leaders attending the Global Summit of Women 2022. ICONSIAM, the global landmark on the bank of Chao Phraya River, and Siam Paragon, a world-class shopping destination, welcomed the delegates with majestic Thainess, rich cultural heritages of each region, to showcase Thailand to the eyes of the world. Warmly welcoming the participants were Ms Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, Chair of the Thai Host Committee and former Minister of Tourism and Sports, together with Mrs Chadatip Chutrakul, Chief Executive Officer of Siam Piwat and one of the Thai Host Committee.
Mrs Chadatip Chutrakul, CEO of Siam Piwat Group and one of the Global Summit of Women 2022’s Thai Host Committees, joined the “Women CEO Forum: How ESG Informs Business Strategy.”
ICONSIAM welcomed women leaders from around the world in the “PRE-SUMMIT TOUR” showcasing grandeur of Thainess to the world
ICONSIAM, the iconic global landmark on the bank of Chao Phraya River, welcomed the women leaders from across the globe attending the Global Summit of Women 2022 by hosting PRE-SUMMIT TOUR on 22 June 2022 at ICONSIAM. The grand welcome featured Thai four-region cultural performances and the showcase of “ICONIC Multimedia Water Features” at River Park, featuring the longest water performance in Southeast Asia. A splendid combination of light and sound and cutting-edge multimedia technology highlights Thailand’s culture, and identity and reinforced ICONSIAM as a global destination.
Leading women from across the world visited ICONSIAM, the global landmark by the Chao Phraya River, during the PRE-SUMMIT TOUR.
In addition, the women leaders visited SookSiam, the town of Thai-style happiness and fun. The venue presented Thai ways of living and rich cultural heritages of the four main geographical regions through foods, arts and handicrafts, set in the captivating local atmospheres of each region. Next stop was ICONCRAFT, on the 4-5 Floor, an inspirational platform and the largest center of Thai craftsmanship by local artisans across the country, promoting Thai artisanal excellence and glorifying creativity and local wisdom that are featured in handicrafts.
The delegates also participated in the Thai fragrances and potpourri sachets fan workshops. Various craft demonstrations were also featured including floral embroidery on silk, Benjarong ware painting, miniatures sculpting, and the making of silver accessories on natural wood using ancient Japanese metalworking mokumegane technique to adorn Samurai swords in the late Meji era. These were magnificent Thainess that ICONSIAM was proud to present to the eyes of the female leaders from around the world.
Led by Mrs Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul and Mrs Chadatip Chutrakul, participants of the Global Summit of Women 2022 visited SOOKSIAM at ICONSIAM where Thai local products and handicrafts are showcased.
Siam Paragon presented the grandeur of “Global Summit of Women 2022 Welcome Dinner” with magnificent world-class cultural performance
On the special night of June 23, 2022, Siam Paragon, the world-class shopping destination, hosted “Global Summit of Women 2022 Welcome Dinner” to over 600 participating leading women from more than 51 countries. Themed the magical Thai living, the welcome dinner was to promote the magnificence of Thainess to the eyes of the world.
From Siam Paragon entrance on the G floor to the dinner venue at Royal Paragon Hall on the 5th Floor, Thai identity was showcased through decorations such as sculptures, beautiful images of tourist attractions and Thai cultural performances from regions of Thailand. In addition, the Suanplu Chorus performed to welcome the female leaders and distinguished guests as well as traditional Thai puppets of the Joe Louis Theatre. Featured also were four regions handicraft demonstrations including Bo Sang umbrella from the North, basketry from the Northeast, carving and floral garland from the Central Region, and shadow-puppet from the South. Impressive souvenirs were given to the women leaders like Bo Sang umbrella, woven carp-shaped wind hangings, miniature flower garlands.
Thai cultural performances and the demonstrations of Thai art and crafts that showcased Thainess to the world at Royal Paragon Hall, 5th Floor, Siam Paragon.
At the welcome dinner, the host meticulously prepared Thai foods crafted from premium ingredients and the spectacular performances including the Ramayana Khon performance: the Sattayanaree (Sida Lui Faai) episode, UNESCO has listed Thai khon masked dance as intangible cultural heritage of humanity. Featured also were the traditional cultural performances of four regions themed Welcome to Thailand; Fon Tee dance from the North, Rabam Ton Worachet dance from the Central, Nora dance from the South, Pong Lang dance from the Northeast. Another highlight was the theatrical boxing Tumrub Tubjak, a Thai boxing, set in the fun atmosphere of temple fair – to impress the women leaders and distinguished guests for the whole night.
A showcase by Siam Piwat featuring Thai handicrafts from INCONCRAFT and eco products from ECOTOPIA.
V Yachts Asia Co., Ltd., Thailand’s exclusive dealer for world-famous brands Ferretti Yachts, Riva and Pershing, unveiled for the first time – at the recent Thailand Yacht Show (Pattaya) 2022 – two of the latest ultra-luxury yachts to arrive in Thailand.
Ferretti Group’s Ferretti 500 and Riva 76’ Perseo were stars of the show, and V Yachts were delighted to clinch the successful sale of both yachts before the show closed.
According to Khun Chanyo Manakulsawasd, Country Manager, V Yachts Asia Co., Ltd., “When you experience the enthusiasm displayed by visitors at the recent Thailand Yacht Show 2022 in Pattaya, it is clear that the luxury yachting segment continues to gain popularity across the region. Industry sources believe strongly that future global superyacht market growth is going to come from Asia, especially the northeast Asian countries neighbouring Pattaya and the Gulf of Thailand.”
“Making their Thailand debut at the show were two yachts in our collection – the beautiful, ultra-luxurious sport-fly, Riva 76 Perseo Super alongside the new-style Ferretti 500. We were thrilled, but not surprised, that both yachts drew great interest from show visitors, leading finally to the successful conclusion of both sales,” he added.
The Ferretti Group is a world leader in the design, construction and sale of luxury yachts and pleasure vessels, with a unique portfolio of prestigious and exclusive brands: Ferretti Yachts, Riva, Pershing, Itama, CRN, Custom Line and Wally.
The brand new and breathtakingly beautiful Ferretti 500, priced at 54 million baht, combines nautical adventure with maximised interior volumes to make the most of the time at sea. The Ferretti 500 is a planing flybridge yacht, just over 15 metres long with three generous guest cabins and a top speed of 30 knots!
The Riva 76’ Perseo Super is the best-loved Riva sport-fly of recent years. With a new exterior aesthetic combined with an unprecedented combination of design and functionality, the Riva 76’ is an incredibly sporty, elegant and high-performance yacht. Priced at 180 million baht, it has an overall length of 23.25 metres and a beam of 5.75 metres. Fitted with two MAN V12 V-engines rated 1,800 HP each, it achieves an incredible top speed of 37 knots!
“Our company’s motto is to offer the ultimate yachting experience to customers who wish to have their own private place on the water and experience the sea in ways they never imagined. With V Yachts’ collection of some of the world’s most outstanding superyachts and our reputation as a high-profile company managed by a capable, well-respected team – as well as representing Ferretti Group, an icon of the nautical industry – our customers are assured of safety, trustworthiness and reliability as they venture into the fascinating world of yachting with us,” concluded Khun Chanyo.
Bangkok, June 20, 2022 – Sasin School of Management and SCG Chemicals (SCGC) have partnered to organize the “SCG Bangkok Business Challenge @ Sasin 2022 – Global Competition, Asia’s longest-running student startup global competition under the theme, “Striving for a Sustainable World.”
This year, 124 teams from 19 countries from 55 educational institutions have sent in their startup ideas. Of these, 20 teams have qualified to compete in the Semi-finals and Finals on July 8-10, 2022, at Sasin School of Management.
SCG Bangkok Business Challenge @ Sasin serves as an ideal, competitive platform for undergraduate and graduate students in Thailand and around the world to present their startup business plans in English and prepare for the future growth of their business. The competition has been running for 20 consecutive years, making it the longest-running student startup competition in Asia.
Professor Ian Fenwick, Ph.D., Director of Sasin School of Management noted that it is crucial to promote sustainability in business otherwise the world will be facing more climate change disasters.
“I look to the contestants to inspire by their ideas, to connect during the competition, to transform the way we live our lives, run our businesses, and the way we think of the future to create a better, smarter, sustainable world. NOW is when we need the best entrepreneurial efforts of our sharpest young minds, to develop businesses that strive for sustainability before it is too late. Whether they create start-ups or eventually join big companies they will provide the points of disruption, of new thinking, that will enable us to thrive in this world of perpetual disruption,” said Professor Fenwick.
SCGC has supported the Bangkok Business Challenge @ Sasin for seven years, reflecting the importance the company places on encouraging entrepreneurship and a sustainable mindset locally and internationally.
“SCGC perceives that the competition will build networking opportunities regionally and internationally. We provide resources, knowledge, and networks to make the competition more fruitful. We have seen 30 percent of the teams successfully run their business with a crowdfunding value of around $230 million,” said Dr. Suracha Udomsak, Chief Innovation Officer and Executive Vice President-New Business, SCG Chemicals Public Company Limited. “We fully support the birth of startups that will turn into unicorns by getting the strongest teams from regions around the world to present their business plans through expert consultations from leading companies, which will elevate the innovation ecosystem in Thailand, and create networks and friendships among startups.”
Other supporters of the competition are Kasikorn Bank, the main sponsor of the competition, and contributing sponsors Thai NamThip and Victor. Veteran judges who are experts in the investment and entrepreneurship fields and who will provide feedback to the startup teams include: Dr. Andrew Stotz, CEO of A. Stotz Investment Research, Surasit Suchdev, Co-Founder & CEO of Hungry Hub, Chawimon Mim L., Director of Thip Capital, and Sajeekarn Prescott, Principal of AddVentures.
The winners of the Global Competition and the Sustainability Award Round will receive Royal Trophies: H.M. The King’s Award, and H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s Sustainability Award, respectively. In total, cash prizes in the Global Competition are worth over $57,000 (or around THB 2 million).
The top 20 finalists to join the Global Competition are: 1. AttentionID from Prasetiya Mulya University, Indonesia 2. Carbotech from Putra Busines School, Malaysia 3. CoffeeTogether from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 4. CyberFence from Singapore University of Technology and Design, Singapore 5. CoVrick from Asian Institute of Management, Philippines 6. DECAP Research & Development from the University of British Columbia, Canada 7. Defire from Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand 8. Earthen from Arizona State University, United States of America 9. Tripsome.com from French-Azerbaijani University, Azerbaijan 10. huCap Financing from National University of Singapore 11. Neocycle from the University of Calgary, Canada 12. Peko Produce from McGill University, Canada 13. Pili Seal from Mapúa University, Philippines 14. Reezo from the University of Oregon, United States of America 15. Scire Technology from Bicol University, Philippines 16. Sparc from Duke University, United States of America 17. UltrAgro from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia 18. WeKare from National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan 19. Wellnesi from National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan 20. YaBEZ from Pathumthani University, Thailand
For more information, please follow and watch the Global Competition live on our Facebook Page: SCG Bangkok Business Challenge at Sasin (www.facebook.com/bangkokbusinesschallenge) on July 8-10, 2022.
SBP Digital Service Co., Ltd., (SBP), which is a data management and technology service provider under the Boon Rawd Supply Chain Company Limited, partners with Alcatel-Lucent Thailand (Alcatel), leading communications and network equipment provider from France, to elevate its management services by bringing in world-class network equipment to provide complete services for both medium-sized clients to large-sized clients to become the leader in full data management service in Thailand.
Mr Piti Bhirom Bhakdi, CEO of Boon Rawd Supply Chain Co., Ltd., reveals that there is a massive need for IT solutions providers as businesses are transforming digitally rapidly. The cloud service enables clients to access their system anywhere and anytime, depending on their business size, along with data integration for emerging services for the future, enterprise software, and resource management system software for the company. Every solution is key to identifying business directions. It will increase efficiency and development while reducing duplicated work processes by managing internal resources using data from different departments and making a complete IT system to help solve business needs. Furthermore, excellent data management and storage will increase business capabilities, allowing a more seamless and sustainable transformation to the digital age.
Boon Rawd has been a true champion of using technology and IT solutions as a constant driver of its businesses. SBP Digital Service Co., Ltd., or SBP, is a data management and technology service provider which supports the companies under Boon Rawd, such as the core business like food and beverage or real estate business in Singha Estate. The groundwork in information, human resource management, and data analysis software has helped its companies make the most efficient decisions.
This strategic coalition will bring out the best of these two companies to propel their offerings and allow consumers to manage their data efficiently. SBP Digital Service Co., Ltd., or SBP, will bring expertise and experience in IT solutions service provider, including computer software like infrastructure systems, storage, resource management, data analysis, and management, to help drive the client’s business forward.
While Alcatel-Lucent, who is the leading communications and network equipment provider with over 100 years of experience and secure network safety, will provide hardware systems for SBP, which aims to become the most complete IT solutions provider in Thailand.
This partnership will allow SBP Digital Service Co., Ltd., to develop complete data management services with world-class software and hardware suited for digital transformations. Integrating data storage and management services will unlock new potential for clients to make the most out of their data in terms of analysis and communication to their customers faster and more efficiently.
The precise data management system will elevate and create better standards and practices within the organization. System management, information analysis for business strategy consulting, business development through technology, information safety, and system setups with network equipment are one of the complete services that SBP can provide to clients. The company is ready to support data management in every business sector, from the government to the private sector of all sizes, from SMEs to leading organizations.
Six major tourism operators have said they could woo some 450,000 Russian tourists to visit Thailand this year, but the lack of direct flights could instead drive them to visit Vietnam and the Middle East.
Tourism Authority of Thailand Governor Yuthasak Supasorn said on Tuesday that he had held a meeting with the six tourism operators and they affirmed that they could woo at least 450,000 customers in the high season from October to December.
The six operators are: Exotic Voyage, Pegas, Anex, Odeon, Sayama and Tez.
Yuthasak said the six tourism operators found that more Russian tourists wanted to visit Thailand, especially those from eastern Russia, such as Novosibirsk and Vladivostok.
But Yuthasak said the lack of direct flights would be an impediment to meet the target of one million Russian tourists visiting the country this year.
“The main problem is that there have been no direct flights from Russia to Thailand since the Covid-19 pandemic started,” Yutthasak said.
From January 1 to June 24, only 65,541 Russian tourists have visited Thailand, far below the TAT’s target of one million.
Yuthasak said the TAT has been trying to find direct flights between the two countries and it has learned from Thai AirAsia X that it is interested to provide charter flights for Russian tourists by coordinating with the tourism operators.
The TAT governor said Thai AirAsia X has asked for more time to study the insurance implications, plane sizes and appropriate routes before it would hold separate meetings with each tourism operator.
Yuthasak said the airline would update the TAT about its decisions next week.
“The TAT is willing to provide promotions with the airline and tourism operators and we are ready to coordinate with state agencies for all state clearances,” Yuthasak said.
Exotic Voyage managing director Sathirapong na Takuathung said Thailand would lose its prospective tourists to Vietnam if there were no direct flights between Thailand and Russia.
He said VietJet Air is now seeking permission to operate direct flights between Vietnam and the Russian cities of Novosibirsk, Vladivostok and Krasnoyarsk.
“Once Russian tourists turn to Vietnam, Thailand will lose a big tourism market,” Sathirapong said.
He said Russian tourists used to pay only 30,000 to 40,000 baht for round trips between Thailand and Russia but the fare has now shot up more three times to 100,000 baht because they had to make transit flights in the Middle East.
“Many of them decided to visit the Middle East instead, as a result only some 1,000 are visiting Thailand each month,” Sathirapong added.
He said the tourism firms would like to ask for cooperation from all sides to provide direct flights to facilitate tourist arrivals from Russia.
Bangkok, June 27, 2022 – AIA Group Limited (“AIA” or the “Group”; stock code: 1299) is delighted to launch the AIA Healthiest Schools programme. The programme will contribute to AIA’s purpose to help millions of people live healthier, longer, better lives and make a wider positive impact on communities across Asia.
The AIA Healthiest Schools programme is aligned with AIA’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy and will encourage healthy living habits among students aged five to 16 by promoting healthy eating, active lifestyles, mental wellbeing, as well as health and sustainability in schools. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), children today face a host of new threats linked to unhealthy lifestyles and diets, climate change, pollution, injury, violence and inequality. WHO research shows that investing in children’s health, education and wellbeing brings substantial returns for societies.
In February this year, AIA set an ambition to engage a billion people to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030 through the AIA One Billion initiative. The AIA Healthiest Schools programme will contribute to this goal as it engages, inspires and educates communities to lead healthier lifestyles.
Lee Yuan Siong, AIA Group Chief Executive and President, said, “Helping people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives guides everything that we do. Through the power of education, the AIA Healthiest Schools programme will instil healthy behaviours in young people at an early age and bring lasting change to improve the health and wellness of our next generation.”
Nikhil Advani, Chief Executive Officer of AIA Thailand, said, “I am delighted that Thailand is one of the four markets participating in the AIA Healthiest Schools programme which was initiated by AIA Group to inspire students to live a healthier lifestyle. Moreover, schools will be able to access resources that will encourage teachers and students to care for their wellbeing, from their nutrition, their physical activity, and their mental health, which will provide a strong foundation for Thai youths to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.”
AIA has partnered with education specialist, EVERFI, to design the AIA Healthiest Schools programme. In May this year, EVERFI conducted research amongst 800 teachers across Australia, Hong Kong, Thailand and Vietnam. It found that 89% of teachers agree that there is a need for more resources and education that takes a holistic health approach encompassing physical, mental and environmental wellness. 87% of teachers also indicated that the pandemic has had a negative impact on students’ mental health.
The programme will comprise a competition to motivate participating schools to showcase their impact and success in driving better health outcomes amongst students. The competition will also serve as a platform for schools to build communities that share best practices and spark innovative ideas around promoting health and wellness. Winning schools across the region will be rewarded with world-class equipment, resources and access to expert advice which will address the most pressing challenges identified by individual schools and communities. These prizes will accelerate their health initiatives and instil a strong foundation for sustainable healthy living.
The AIA Healthiest Schools programme will provide teachers with free, engaging curriculum-linked resources that can be easily adapted into existing teaching plans. Developed by educators, these resources will enable teachers to effectively engage their students in efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of the whole school community. AIA is the Global Principal Partner of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, the club along with AIA’s ambassadors across the region will share personal wellbeing advice and practical healthy living content to inspire students and schools into action.
The AIA Healthiest Schools programme will be available in primary and secondary schools during the 2022/2023 academic year in Australia, Hong Kong (primary schools only), Thailand and Vietnam, with the aim to expand its reach across AIA’s other markets in Asia. Find out more details and register by visiting ahs.aia.com.
BTS Group promotes diversity in the organization by allowing every employee to participate in all aspects equally, with an aim to become a Borderless Transform Solutions organization.
Accelerate blue carbon study and support Koh Mak Low Carbon Destination as part of the “Bangchak WOW” Socio-Environmental Development Model
As the “Net Zero” target or the net zero emission of Green House Gasses that various countries and organizations have announced to address global warming, and Thailand setting the Net Zero target for 2065, Bangchak Group announced their Carbon Neutrality by 2030, and Net Zero by 2050, committed to jointly drive the country towards a low-carbon society with the BCP NET plan, most recently signing an MoU for the development and promotion of the sustainable Koh Mak – Low Carbon Destination, Amphoe Koh Kood, Trat Province in cooperation with The Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (DASTA) (Public Organization), Kasetsart University – Faculty of Fisheries, Koh Mak Subdistrict Administration Organization (SAO), Baan Ao Nid Integrated Agricultural Community Enterprise, witnessed by the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (Public Organization), as part of the Group’s ongoing nationwide “Bangchak WOW” Socio-Environmental Development Model.
Chaiwat Kovavisarach, President and Group Executive Chief Officer, Bangchak Group stated that “the Global Warming Crisis is a critical issue for every country in the world, no less than any economic crisis. Having joined the World Economic Forum 2022 in June at Davos, Switzerland, world leaders discussed three main issues, namely the energy crisis from the Russo-Ukrainian War, the resulting impending good shortage, and inflation. Additionally, garnering much interest, Energy Transition towards clean energy centered on the critical Green Economy, of which Bangchak Group is ready to drive the development of the Low-Carbon Society with the BCP NET Plan comprising 4 dimensions in order to achieve organizational Carbon Neutrality by 2030 and Net Zero by 2050 emphasizing tangible processes and long-term results.
B = Breakthrough Performance, emphasizes high quality production processes, efficiency enhancements for low carbon emissions and environmental-friendliness, such as using technology and fuels that reduce Bangchak refinery’s carbon emissions, opening Net Zero service stations, using electricity from energy storage (batteries) from BCPG Green Energy Business, etc.
C = Conserving Nature and Society, promoting ecological balance and linkage towards a low-carbon society through natural carbon sequestration, emphasizing the cultivation of carbon sequestration through two ecosystems namely 1) Forest Ecosystems (Green Carbon) such as reforestation campaigns with the Royal Forest Department, and tree-planting in company operations such as in BCPG power plants etc. and 2) Marine Ecosystems (Blue Carbon) from mangroves and seagrass such as Mangrove Reforestation with the Department of and Coastal Resources, sponsoring Kasetsart University – Faculty of Fisheries’ Feasibility Study of Seagrass GHG and Carbon Sequestration along Koh Mak and Koh Kradat Coral Reefs etc. This also includes employee carbon credit evaluation skill development in collaboration with various multi-dimensional partners to reduce carbon footprint and environmental impact.
P = Proactive Business Growth and Transition, transitioning business towards clean energy and the Net Zero target through technology for sustainable growth, increase revenue from Green Businesses, emphasizing new investments that reduce GHG emissions from business operations, study technologies that foster low-carbon businesses such as Blue/Green Hydrogen, low-carbon fuel alternatives such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) or Green Diesel, Carbon Capture and Utilization and Storage technology, and Carbon credit trading business to promote low-carbon culture. Green Businesses account for about 40% of Bangchak Group EBITDA, which is expected to grow to at least 50% by 2030.
NET = Net Zero Ecosystem, creating an ecosystem that accommodate the Net Zero target such as BFPL’s fuel transportation business, providing low-carbon fuels, offering the EV-bike rental platform Winnonie, establishing Carbon Markets Club to promote carbon credit trading, joining in setting up the Syn Bio Consortium, fostering organizational low-carbon culture through various awareness campaigns such as “Bangchak 100X Climate Action: All Hands On Board”, as well as waste management campaigns with customers and consumers such as “Cups for Saplings”, “Conserve & Share for Happiness” and “Mobile Refused Waste” campaigns etc. This also includes educating and communicating with business stakeholders such as suppliers resulting in a Sustainable Supply Chain, leaving no one behind.
Regarding the signing of this memorandum of understanding for the Development of Koh Mak Low Carbon Destination, Bangchak Group is delighted to support Koh Mak, which is the first targeted area of the Low Carbon Destination campaign in Thailand initiated by DASTA and the commitment to nature and environmental conservation of the local community, considered a national prototype in mitigating global climate crisis, by supporting Kasetsart University’s Faculty of Fisheries in pioneering Thai Blue Carbon study on the carbon sequestration of seagrass along the Eastern region coral reefs.
This natural carbon sequestration by seagrass is receiving attention from around the world, with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), last year, reporting that seagrass is the only plant that is completely marine, making it 7-10 times better for carbon sequestration and storage than terrestrial forests. Moreover, Bangchak Group also have other initiatives to promote Koh Mak as low carbon destination such as introducing Winnonie trial runs to local business operators with the help of the Koh Mak’s SAO, and providing various tools, such as gloves and shirts, produced from recycled PET bottles to Trash Heroes Koh Mak volunteers for their routine beach cleanups and the Baan Ao Nid Integrated Agricultural Community Enterprise team for their seagrass conservation and rehabilitation activities, as well as studying collaborative opportunities such as Net Zero Schools power by Clean Energy etc.”
Signatories are Chaiwat Kovavisarach, President and Group Chief Executive Officer, Bangchak Group, Group Captain Athikun Kongmee, Director-General of the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Public Organization), Assistant Professor Suriyan Tunkijjanukij, Dean of the Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University, Noppadon Sutthithanakul, President of the Baan Ao Nid Integrated Agricultural Community Enterprise, Koh Kood, Trat Province, and Nol Suwatjananon, Koh Mak Subdistrict Administration Organization, witnessed by Kiatchai Maitriwong, Executive Director, Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (Public Organization).
Assistant Professor Suriyan Tunkijjanukij, Dean of the Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University stated that “The Blue Carbon Project of seagrass ecosystems around Koh Mak – Koh Kradat led by Asst. Prof. Thon Thamrongnawasawat, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Fisheries – Kasetsart University, began the investigation using sophisticated technology, including satellite data and utilizing various drones for aerial investigations, as well as field studies and dives to evaluate the state of the area, evaluating a total of 8 areas around Koh Mak/Koh Kradat and classifying the areas into three main groups, and five subgroups. The seagrass to the west of Koh Kradat was evaluated to have the highest Blue Carbon potential, prompting researchers to conduct a detailed study, mapping the spread of four species of seagrass in the area, including large algae species, such as Sargassum, Sea Grapes, coral etc. before investigation carbon sequestered on the seafloor using standard international methods in order to compare with other international studies (IUCN, 2021).
The study found that seagrass is very complex, expected to be a good carbon sequester, but will require more time for detailed evaluations. Moreover, compared to past data, it was found the area of seagrass was highly pristine, with not significant effect from human activity, reflecting the ongoing resolute commitment to marine conservation of the Koh Mak local community. The pristine conditions are conducive to long-term carbon sequestration, critical to Thailand’s low-carbon economic plan. Moreover, the area of seagrass was found to host a highly complete marine biodiversity including horse crabs, Pen Shells, and more than 20 species of fish supporting local fishermen and the tourism. The next step will be the evaluation of carbon sequestration/storage and additional evaluations, including planning the cultivation of seagrass using various techniques to maximize yields and minimize natural disruptions.”
Group Captain Athikun Kongmee, Director-General of the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Public Organization) (DASTA), stated that DASTA is delighted to have the support of the private sector like Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited, in promoting and developing “Koh Mak”, Trat Province, a DASTA designated area for sustainable tourism, into a Low Carbon Destination by reducing carbon emissions from tourism activities relative to other destinations and elevating Koh Mak to a prototype Circular Economy destination with a waste management strategy for Thai tourism.
“DASTA operations on Koh Mak is centered on reducing carbon emissions generated from tourism, as well as identifying carbon sequestration strategies to offset emissions from tourism activity on Koh Mak based on straight-forward approach of prioritizing carbon sequestration at its source.”
The cooperation with Bangchak and the Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University Study of Blue Carbon in Seagrass around Koh Mak-Koh Kradat is critically important because seagrass can sequester and store carbon up to 7-10 times that of terrestrial forests. Tourist participation in the conservation and expansion of seagrass will greatly benefit the environment and ecosystem of Koh Mak, in addition to its ability to sequester and offset carbon emissions.
As part of the Circular Economy approach, DASTA is currently conducting the “Koh Mak Tourism Waste Management” campaign to foster effective waste management on Koh Mak by first reducing the import of products that produce waste, and emphasizing circular waste management to maximize its usefulness, and ultimately to integrate with proper waste management systems with the goal of promoting Koh Mak into a prototype model for sustainable waste management.
Chaiwat stated that “Supporting Koh Mak Low Carbon is part of the cooperation with various local organizations and communities for the socio-environment development of the Group’s surrounding operational areas and other areas across the country through the Bangchak WOW Model (Well Being Improvement/Oxygen Enhancement/Water Management) to participate in the improvement of quality of life such as knowledge development for professions, employment opportunities in service station and Inthanin coffee shops, community economy initiatives such as community kitchens, Pun Suk Market, Clean Service, COVID-19 Crisis campaigns to reduce economic impact and support public health operations over two years, as well as waste management and the expansion of community product channels through service stations of Inthanin etc.”
O – Oxygen Enhancement (air quality improvement) emphasizes the importance of green spaces and carbon capture such as the Virtual Trees campaign whereby Bangchak members can contribute points to the cultivation and conservation of real trees, reforestation to combat PM 2.5, Reforestation according the Royal Approaches, and the OUR Khung BangKachao – conservation and development of green spaces with Chaipattana Foundation etc. Moreover, this also includes commitment to evaluating and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the organization’s various activities and products, eliminating waste landfills, producing dust-reducing fuel or Euro V low-sulfur Diesel to reduce PM2.5 during the end of each year etc. Bangchak Refinery is accredited with the GI5 from Green Industry Level 5 (Highest) evaluation by the Ministry of Industry.
W – Water Management emphasizes the importance of water management, examples such as Water Efficiency Enhancement project, Bangchak Refinery Water Footprint evaluation, buying used cooking oil for clean waterways including mitigating adverse health effects from repeated vegetable reuse. It is currently planning and conducting preliminary studies for the “Clear Clean Canal” campaign to improve the water quality of canals surrounding Bangchak refinery, expected to be completed by the end of 2022” Chaiwat concluded.
Mrs Chadatip Chutrakul, CEO of Siam Piwat Group and one of the Global Summit of Women 2022’s Thai Host Committees, joined the “Women CEO Forum: How ESG Informs Business Strategy.”
Leading women from across the world visited ICONSIAM, the global landmark by the Chao Phraya River, during the PRE-SUMMIT TOUR.
Led by Mrs Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul and Mrs Chadatip Chutrakul, participants of the Global Summit of Women 2022 visited SOOKSIAM at ICONSIAM where Thai local products and handicrafts are showcased.
Thai cultural performances and the demonstrations of Thai art and crafts that showcased Thainess to the world at Royal Paragon Hall, 5th Floor, Siam Paragon.
A showcase by Siam Piwat featuring Thai handicrafts from INCONCRAFT and eco products from ECOTOPIA.
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