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Bangkok, Thailand – May 12, 2022 – Global businesses have been impacted by digital disruption especially over the past few years with the digital adoption rate expedited due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Understanding of digital implementation perspectives and trends is important for companies in Thailand to gain insights on company positioning in comparison to the market.

Deloitte Thailand has been conducted a Digital Transformation survey during the past 3 years (2020-2022) with the objective to examine the attitudes towards digital transformation among companies. In 2020 and 2021, quantitative methodology was adopted with the survey questionnaires while we perceived 2022 as a critical stage of the digital transformation hence additional in-depth interviews with c-suite level respondents were applied on top of a questionnaire. The surveys emphasize on the following topics in order to draw developments of digital transformation implementation before and during the COVID-19 pandemic:

1. Exploring digital transformation implementations

2. Unlocking success in digital transformations

3. Understanding industry snapshots

After the analysis for 2022, we found that 41% of the companies perceived that digital transformation has a moderate impact for businesses. The digital transformation adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic was rather a survival mechanic in response to the situation and as a tool for future differentiation.

The rapid adoption during the early COVID-19 period with 20% companies entering ‘Becoming Digital’ phase was a reactive adoption while in 2022, 43% of companies shifted back to the ‘Doing Digital’ phase as they realized that not all technologies are applicable to the situation and are more selective in the implementation process across digital for customers, internal assets, and backend processes.

Cyber security and customer centricity are the two aspects most companies found important and prioritized as 30% of the companies have a mature digital plan, investments and innovation in place and integrate customer centricity in company DNA while 43% of the companies have a mature digital plan, investments and innovation in place and intergrade cyber security in company DNA.

In terms of technology, basic technology which are Cloud, traditional web technology and mobile application are the most popular across all sizes of companies since before the COVID-19 while data analytics, categorized as advanced technology, has gained popularity of late. The correlation between the bigger companies and the wider range of technologies invested can be found.

“Digital transformation is the key to protect your enterprise and there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all journey to future readiness. Executives should carefully choose the one that fits their company best”, said Mr. Viney Hora, Executive Director of Deloitte Consulting.

Moreover, since 2020 human resource and digital mindset have faced challenges as in lack of internal and external expertise, immature digital culture and organization silo found in 41%, 31% and 29% of the companies respectively. It is further found that most people still perceive that digital disruption concerns the IT improvements and IT personnel only more than the overall corporate responsibility.

Narain Chutijirawong, Executive Director, Clients & Industries, Deloitte Thailand, added “Many organisations mistook digital transformation by simply doing digital things and launching new digital projects. But the pandemic shows that this is only an illusion of being digital. Critical changes are needed to the digital mindset.”

The higher digital transformation rate coupled with an immense and unforeseeable impact from the COVID-19 pandemic across all business are evident. Businesses should therefore be more vigilant about the digital transformation movement and the digital environment in the market especially during this unprecedented global event and transitional period.

For more information, please kindly register to join our Digital Transformation Survey Report 2022 webinar via this URL: https://deloitte.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fb5UU7z4Qk6G0JVUWuNipQ

Published : May 13, 2022

By : THE NATION

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(PR News) GULF reported the financial results of Q1/22 with core profit of THB 3,257 million, an increase of 36% year-on-year (YoY) and 19% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ). The growth is mainly from the profit of Gulf SRC’s (GSRC) first unit and second unit, together with higher profit from BKR2 offshore wind power project in Germany and share of profit from INTUCH.

Gulf Energy Development Plc. (GULF) reported the financial results of Q1/22 with total revenue of THB 22,453 million, an increase of 125% YoY. The growth mainly came from the revenue recognition of Gulf SRC’s (GSRC) first unit and second unit (installed power generation capacity of 1,325 MW), which began commercial operation in 2021.

Another attribution is from the higher revenue of 12 gas-fired SPPs under GMP group due to higher electricity selling price, which is in line with the higher natural gas cost, and higher volume of electricity and steam sold to the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) and industrial customers, with an increase in the number of industrial customers by 34.7 MW from the automotive, chemical, electronic components, and packaging sectors.

GULF also recognized higher revenue from the 465-MW Borkum Riffgrund 2 offshore wind power project (BKR2) in Germany thanks to the improved average wind speed from 9.8 m/s in Q1/21 to 11.0 m/s in Q1/22, despite the curtailment by the German government causing the decrease in average capacity factor to 39% from 41% in Q1/21.

Nonetheless, BKR2 received full revenue compensation for the total amount of electricity that was curtailed, as if there were no curtailment. Therefore, the situation did not affect GULF’s revenue. Moreover, the share of profit from Intouch Holdings Public Company Limited (INTUCH) of THB 1,100 million also attributed to GULF’s revenue growth in Q1/22.

While the gross profit from sales in Q1/22 was recorded at THB 4,453 million, an increase of 51% YoY from THB 2,941 million in Q1/21, the gross profit margin declined to 22.1%, a decrease from 33.1% in Q1/21 due to the increased gross profit contribution from IPP power project, which has a lower gross profit margin compared to the gross profit margin of BKR2 wind farm, resulting in the lower overall gross profit margin of GULF. Additionally, in Q1/22, there was a rise in average natural gas costs by 101% YoY, from 220.17 THB/MMBTU to 441.56 THB/MMBTU, while the average Ft rate increased by 0.1671 THB/kWh (from -0.1532 THB/kWh to 0.0139 THB/kWh). However, since GULF sells 87% of its electricity to EGAT, in which the cost of natural gas is passed through to EGAT, while sales to industrial customers account for only 13% of GULF’s electricity sales, the impact was limited from the spike in natural gas costs. 

In Q1/22, GULF recorded the core profit of THB 3,257 million, an increase of THB 867 million or 36% YoY mainly from the profit recognition of projects which commenced commercial operation in 2021, namely, GSRC Unit 1 and Unit 2 in March and October 2021. Moreover, the rise in core profit was also attributable to the higher profit from BKR2 and the share of profit of THB 1,100 million from INTUCH. This quarter, GULF recorded net profit attributable to the parent company, which includes the impact from FX rate, of THB 3,395 million, an increase of 108% YoY, compared to THB 1,632 million in Q1/21. 

As of March 31, 2022, GULF had net interest-bearing debt to equity ratio of 1.79 times, an increase from 1.77 times at the end of 2021. This was mainly due to drawdown of loans from financial institutions for the construction of Gulf PD (GPD) IPP power plant project, with total installed power generation capacity of 2,650 MW. In February 2022, GULF issued debentures worth THB 24,000 million for business expansion and partial loan repayment.

Ms. Yupapin Wangviwat, Chief Financial Officer, revealed the company’s business direction in 2022, stating, “GULF’s current focus is on decarbonization and digitalization. For decarbonization, the company emphasizes investments in renewable energy projects in Thailand and overseas including wind power projects, solar power projects, and hydropower projects. The 2 hydropower projects, namely, Pak Lay project and Pak Beng project in Laos have entered into a Tariff MOU with EGAT in January and April this year and plan to sign a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with EGAT within Q2/22.

“Regarding digitalization, GULF has expanded the business into digital infrastructure and blockchain technology. In early 2022, GULF, together with AIS and Singtel, signed the Joint Development Agreement to establish a data center business in Thailand, which is currently in the process of site selection and the construction is expected to start later this year. Moreover, in April this year, Gulf Innova entered into a Shareholders’ Agreement with Binance to jointly develop a digital asset exchange business in Thailand, which is currently in the process of applying for licenses from relevant agencies. GULF also invested in a regulated digital asset exchange in the United States of America (Binance.US) and BNB, signifying our participation in the Binance ecosystem, the world’s leader in blockchain infrastructure technology. GULF regards cryptocurrencies and tokens as one of the future funding alternatives and this sector still has a lot of potential for growth in Thailand.”
 

Published : May 13, 2022

By : THE NATION

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The new experience with Bitkub Blockchain Technology via the project on Bitkub Chain only at Crypto Expo Event In Bangkok on May 12-15, 2022!

Bangkok, 11 May 2022 — Bitkub Blockchain Technology (Bitkub Chain developer and Blockchain Total Solution Provider) open the new experience via the project on Bitkub Chain at Crypto Expo only on May 12-15, 2022 from 10.00-20.00 o’clock at Bitec Bangna (booth number CL06 hall 98-99) 

Bitkub Blockchain Technology on Thailand Crypto Expo 2022, for the first time blockchain technology, will be introduced to the world at the same level in Thailand along with open the new experience via the project on Bitkub Chain through KUB coin utility with regards to 4 activities zone.

GameFi zone
    
Let’s open a new dimension of the gaming experience with digital assets as a reward with 3 famous games on Bitkub Chain. Firstly, Morning Moon Village is an exploration farming game which revolutionizes the traditional DeFi yield-farming project with game mechanics and full 3D graphics. The game features NFT rewards in which the players can leverage the NFTs during the farming process. Secondly, the Dice Kingdom, a board GameFi that has players roll the dice and get the block events to compete with friends on the blockchain network. Thirdly, FANS Dungeon is an influencer hero building team with dungeon exploration. With all these games, the users can enjoy those for free in the GameFi zone. After finishing the trial from the games, the users will receive the NFT key as a reward to redeem a special gift at the event.

NFT Creator Studio zone
    
With the first time grand opening to the users, NFT Creator Studio will allow any users to mint NFT on their own. In addition, NFT Creator Studio is a new feature on “Bitkub NFT”, the NFT leading platform in Thailand, which will be rolled out soon in the near future. Also, on the NFT Creator Studio zone, the users will be able to receive free NFT to set as profile pictures on social media by using the Bitkub NEXT wallet. After finishing the trial from this zone, the users will receive the NFT key as a reward to redeem a special gift at the event.

Metaverse zone
    
With the first time grand opening to the users, Bitkub Metaverse will allow the users to open new experiences in the virtual world via VR technology. After finishing the trial from this zone, the users will receive the NFT key as a reward to redeem a special gift at the event.

Merchandise Store by Bitkub Academy zone
    
In this zone, the users can enjoy shopping for merchandise from the Bitkub Academy zone. Indeed, after collecting all NFT keys, the users can redeem them for a special gift which is the “DEV KUB Hybrid shirt limited edition”, exclusively for developers. In the future, the owner of this limited shirt will be allowed to participate in the Bitkub Chain developer project. After finishing the trial from this zone, the users will receive the NFT key as a reward to redeem a special gift at the event.
    
Do not miss it! Let’s join Bitkub Chain at the event and collect all NFTs for special gift redemption including DEV KUB limited edition shirt, Bitkub M Social privilege, NFT from PunkKUB and another special gift from Bitkub Chain.

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Published : May 11, 2022

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Medeze Group Co Ltd has announced revenues of more than 500 million baht in 2021, a 25-per cent increase over the previous year.

More than 28 per cent of the income came from the NK Cell analysis business of Medeze NK Co, Ltd, part of the Medeze Group, totalling over 140 million baht.

The company said in a press statement that it was able to increase the number of clients to an average of three to four people per family in response to the trend of health awareness that has occurred both in Thailand and other nations across the world following the Covid-19 pandemic.

Medeze Group, which has won international quality assurance awards in stem cell banking, sorting, culturing, and comprehensive research, plans to expand its business operations in Asean countries as well as in China, Taiwan, and the Middle East, the company said.

The expansion will focus on opening its own state-of-the-art laboratories throughout the region by 2027, the company added.

To draw more clients, the company has released a new thematic commercial film under the tagline: “Live A Better Tomorrow”.

The TV commercial film is being broadcast on online media nationwide to try to penetrate the market by reaching customers with high income, who are focusing on body deterioration rehabilitation, building a long and healthy life, as well as the beauty-conscious ones who want to always look youthful.

The company said it expects to grow by 100-200 per cent by the end of 2022 to emphasize Medeze Group’s image and significant potential as “the first and only brand in Asean to offer longevity to mankind with BIOlongevity technology”.

Dr Veerapol Khemarangsan, Executive Director & Chairman of the Board, Medeze Group, said his company has the largest number of stem cell collections in Asean to serve its customers.

“Committed to delivering new options that enable people to live longer and live a better tomorrow through the most comprehensive innovation of ‘BIOlongevity’, we now have the largest total number of stem cell collections in the Asean region,” Veerapol said.

“We have earned the trust of customers all over the world because every process, from deposit to cell culture, is based on research that has been accredited by various leading institutions around the world.”

He said his company has won several international quality assurance awards, including Frost & Sullivan’s Thailand Stem Cell Banking Company of the Year Award for four consecutive years, the World Branding Award by World Branding Forum, the Southeast Asia Stem Cell Banking Technology Innovation Leadership Award, and, most recently, the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), the world’s most prestigious blood bank accreditation.

“It is a quality standard that encompasses the entire process of cord blood-related activities, from long-term storage through transportation to support treatment for inpatients all over the world,” Veerapol said.

He said his company won a net profit of 123 million baht in 2021, growing more than 20% from the same period last year.

“Our significant income boost is due to the total amount of stem cell deposits from adipose tissue, which increased the number of customers more than threefold on average, or three to four people per family, compared to when we only gained one client per family from the collection of stem cells from newborn umbilical cord tissue,” Veerapol added.

Veerapol said his company, which operates in the Healthcare Innovation sector, is expanding in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

He said the majority of revenue has still been generated by the vast volume of stem cell preservation and culture in Thailand as well as the market in ASEAN nations, such as Vietnam, Myanmar, Singapore, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Taiwan.

“We offer storage for hematopoietic stem cells (HSC) derived from erythrocytes and mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) obtained from umbilical cord tissue and fat,” Veerapol said.

“Above all, Medeze Group is the world’s first company to provide commercial examination of natural killer cell (NK Cell) activity. One of our unique selling points is that we offer a comprehensive cell storage solution for up to 60 years.”

Veerapol said Medeze Group employs a large number of scientists and highly qualified professionals in the field so it is confident that it is the only company in Asean that offers a 30-year warranty on cell quality. “Every 5 years, we also conduct a cell quality assessment process that involves randomized thawing of frozen cells for rigorous quality checks in all aspects,” Veerapol said.

“We have a strong network of biotechnology physicians, researchers, and professionals, as well as the company’s own largest Class 100 Cleanroom sterile laboratory in Southeast Asia.”

Veerapol said Medze Group’s facilities are fully equipped with the most advanced equipment and technology in the stem cell banking industry, such as the AXP AutoXpress Platform, which reduces human error and external contamination, and the Quantum Automated Machine used to culture stem cells from tissues in a short period of time.

Veerapol also unveiled Medze Group’s  business strategy for 2022, saying the company will try to increase its presence in Asean countries, as well as China, Taiwan, and the Middle East.

“We will expand the investment budget for research and development and push forward with the establishment of the company’s owned laboratories in various countries to cover the entire region during the next 6 years, in order to create a 100-200 per cent growth this year,” Veerapol said.

“We will commence the building of our lab facilities in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in 2023; in Shenzhen, China, in 2024; in Indonesia, in 2025; in Vietnam, in 2026; and in Taiwan, in 2027.

”As one of the Thai enterprises experiencing exponential growth in the midst of the New Economy, our performance demonstrates our potential to contribute to the expansion of the stem cell development industry in Thailand, which will proudly enter the world-class arena.

Published : May 11, 2022

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(PR News) Middle years is a difficult age to teach since students are learning a lot both academically and socially. They are starting to understand the world in new ways and discover a lot about themselves. 

While teaching middle years can be challenging, it can also be very rewarding when using the right curriculum and right approach to connect with this age group. This article will outline some of the best ways to approach teaching an international middle years curriculum in Bangkok.

Increased Autonomy

Middle years students in Bangkok are starting to gain more independence and critical thinking skills, so any good international curriculum should reflect this and help them transition away from primary school to a new, more autonomous learning environment.

This can involve more projects where they pick their own topics or are in charge of more elements of what and how they learn. Providing options of which books to read or which subjects are prioritized can help middle years students to feel more involved in their education. This is extremely important for helping students build self-confidence and develop the skills for a successful future.

Student-Centered Discussions

Having more in-class discussions is a great way for an international curriculum in Bangkok to help middle years students to explore and develop opinions and critical thinking abilities. Critical thinking is essential for all students to become effective members of society, especially for those who want to continue into higher education after graduation.

Middle years is the perfect time to start really developing these skills and teaching students how to have debates and discussions. The ability to think about and make tough decisions will be useful to students throughout life. Furthermore, it helps introduce students to some of the topics that will be part of their lives as adults.

Make Connections

Another essential part of a good middle years international curriculum in Bangkok is helping students start making connections between different subjects they are studying. When they move into the real world, they will find that many elements of life are connected and influence each other. Introducing this concept early on helps students understand the big picture better in adulthood and make important connections throughout their lives.

Whatever curriculum you use to teach your international middle years students in Bangkok, the most important thing is to do is make sure you create a safe, open environment that allows students to ask questions and explore new topics in a variety of ways. 

It’s important for this age group to feel comfortable learning through experience and beginning to have deep discussions about topics that spark their curiosity. Ensuring that students feel safe and comfortable is a great way to promote their learning and allow them to find interest in their education.

Published : May 11, 2022