“Tencent Cloud” Organized “Tencent Cloud’s Game And Animation 1st Meet-Up”
WED, SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Tencent Cloud, The Cloud Business Of Global Technology Company Tencent — Recently Collaborated With “Thai Animation And Computer Graphic Association” (TACGA) And “Thai Game Software Industry Association” (TGA) To Host “Tencent Cloud’s Game And Animation 1st Meet-Up In Bangkok”.
The event was honoured by video game and animation enthusiasts as well as entrepreneurs to share perspectives and exchange ideas with experts from the global game and animation companies such as Lightspeed Studio, a leading global game development studio; TiMi Studio, a renowned game studio; together with animation gurus from Tencent and representative from WeComics, Thai webcomic reading application with COPYRIGHTED comics, operated under Tencent (Thailand).
A team of cloud and AI technology experts from Tencent Cloud also spoke at the event, sharing their experiences and in-depth information on emerging trends in the video game industry, business opportunities, and the use of smart cloud solutions to take video game and animation development to the next level.
During the event, there was a discussion session where attendees could share their thoughts on a variety of fascinating topics, such as application and Web 3 services, global trends in the video game and animation industry, and cross-platform.
Participants provide positive feedback, demonstrating Tencent Cloud’s commitment to driving Thailand’s video game and animation industry to sustainable growth.
The First Ever Hong Kong Art Toy Exhibition In Thailand: “Let’s Unbox! 2022 Hong Kong Art Toy Story Exhibition, Thailand Chapter”
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WED, SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Showcasing Over 300 Art Toys Created By 15 Hong Kong Designers At CentralwOrld Bangkok
(Bangkok, September 10, 2022) Organised by Innovative Entrepreneur Association (IEA) and supported by Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) as the Lead Sponsor – “Let’s Unbox! 2022 Hong Kong Art Toy Story Exhibition, Thailand Chapter” (Hong Kong Art Toy Story Exhibition) will be held from September 9 to 18 2022 at centralwOrld Bangkok, Thailand.
To kick off the exhibition, we are honoured to have Mr. YEUNG Yun-hung, Kevin, GBS, JP, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Government of HKSAR as the Guest of Honour who shared his opening speech in video from Hong Kong. Ms Grace Tse, Chairman of IEA, Mr. Sheung-yuen Lee, Director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Bangkok, Mr. Johnson CHIANG, Curator of the Hong Kong Art Toy Story Exhibition and Mr. Felix Ip & Mr. Ryan Lee, Hong Kong art toys designers jointly officiated the opening ceremony today.
Sharing in the highlights video of Hong Kong Launch Ceremony, Mr. Kevin Yeung Yun-hung appreciated IEA’s efforts to organise the Hong Kong Art Toy Story Exhibition in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR and wished all 15 shortlisted designers a very fruitful journey.
This is the first time that IEA leads local art toy designers visiting overseas by organising its first large scale exhibition in Thailand. The exhibition aims to provide Hong Kong art toy designers with promotion, brand exposure and cultural exchanges in overseas markets.
Hong Kong Art Toy Story Exhibition, the first-of-its-kind Hong Kong art toy exhibition in Thailand, designed under the “Let’s unbox” concept with four themed zones. Featuring 15 units of Hong Kong’s hottest and emerging art toy designers from different generations with over 300 pieces of collectable original works spanning the past three decades. Among those original works some of which are museum- and auction-level art toy collections that are rare to view in the market. The exhibition allows visitors in Bangkok to get a glimpse of the development and achievements of Hong Kong’s original art toys since 1990s.
Ms. Grace Tsang, Chairman of The IEA, highlighted, “Although the pandemic has brought disruptions to most industries, the IEA has not stopped to promote the creative and entrepreneurial spirit in Hong Kong. IEA is privileged to bring 15 units of outstanding toy designers to join this first-time large scale exhibition in Thailand and had their extraordinary work showcased to a global audience.”
This Hong Kong Art Toy Story Exhibition divides the public area of centralwOrld in Bangkok, Thailand into four zones, namely “Amazing Art Toy Zone”; “Brilliant Art Toy Zone”; “Classic Art Toy Zone” and “Discovery Zone” with super fun and fascinating installations including larger than life-size toy boxes, giant size toy capsule machine and photo-perfect human size figurines, etc. Together with other exhibits of precious photos and magazines featuring Hong Kong art toys of different generation and a dedicated area for interactive photo-shooting with exhibiting Hong Kong art toys, the unboxing journey will immerse visitors in every monumental moment of Hong Kong art toy’s history.
Over the two weekends during exhibition period, designers will conduct talks, autograph sessions, drawing demonstration and art battle with fans in Thai.
The Hong Kong Art Toy Story Exhibition is curated by Mr. Johnson Chiang, the former Chairman of The Hong Kong Society of Illustrators. He said, “Hong Kong has never been short of excellent illustrators, designers and toy makers. In fact, they have produced many classic trendy art toys that swept across the world. It is a rare opportunity for so many local art toy designers and their brands going overseas. This exhibition is a good demonstration of the world’s recognition of Hong Kong’s position as a leading hub for art toys.” He also hoped the exhibition can help acquaint more overseas toy lovers and general public with Hong Kong’s emerging art toy designers.
Four Zones of Let’s Unbox! 2022 Hong Kong Art Toy Story Exhibition, Thailand Chapter:
Amazing Art Toy Zone (Zone A) Features seven acclaimed Hong Kong art toy designers’ iconic works.
Brilliant Art Toy Zone (Zone B) Highlights eight brilliant Hong Kong art toy designers to showcase the surging creativity of the newest generation’s art toy brands.
Classic Art Toy Zone (Zone C) Guides the visitors to discover the journey of Hong Kong art toys’ development from the 1990s with exhibits (some of which are museum- and auction-level collectibles) that are collector’s favourites of some forerunners of Hong Kong art toys, of the forerunners including “Amazing Twins”, “Brothersfree” and “Michael Lau”, etc.
Discovery Zone (Zone D) Participates by some of the exhibiting Hong Kong designers in person during the two weekends of the exhibition period in a series of extended activities, including talks, autograph sessions, and Art Battle, etc. An AR interactive photography area connecting virtual and real scenes is also set up to add more interactive elements to the exhibition by inviting visitors to take photos with the exhibiting art toys and then share them on social media.
Foreign Countries Eye Tendency Of Thai And Asian Pulp And Paper Industries
WED, SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
This Happened After European Manufacturers Have Been Facing The Effects Of Russia – Ukraine War Causing Material Shortages, While The Federation Of ASEAN Pulp And Paper Industries (FAPPI) And Members Are Very Pleased With Thailand For Organizing The Great Tissue & Paper Bangkok 2022.
Tissue & Paper Bangkok 2022 has vigorously been kicked-start as the world’s leading manufacturers in the paper, pulp, packaging, tissue and sequential product industries come together to join this event.
It has been revealed that the tendency of Thailand and Asian Paper Industries has gotten great potential for both user and manufacturer sides with the continuous growth and expansion after European manufacturers have been facing the material shortage problem deriving from Russia – Ukraine War.
Additionally, the Chairman of the Federation of ASEAN Pulp and Paper Industries (FAPPI) was very pleased with Thailand for organizing the great Tissue & Paper Bangkok 2022 for the first time ever and advised all stakeholders in the paper industry and interested people not to miss this event.
Kyaw Min, Chairman, Federation of ASEAN Pulp and Paper Industries (FAPPI) said about the tendency of the world’s pulp and paper industries that they have been expanding and growing in every region, especially in the Asia Pacific Group; considered the top of the world following North America for the time being.
Since now European manufacturers have been facing the problems of the pulp material shortage and pricy material deriving from Russia – Ukraine War, this causes many manufacturers to import pulp materials from Asia in greater numbers, which drives the region’s paper and pulp industries to very well expand and gain more recognition in the regional and world-class levels.
Therefore, the arrangement of Tissue & Paper Bangkok 2022 is considered very important for the pulp and paper industry of both Asean and the World’s paper industry. This could be proved when manufacturers from the top leading companies in every sector of pulp and paper industries come together to join the exhibition and attend this event.
Even though this is the first time ever event arranged in Thailand, it gains very well success, FAPPI has given its full support for this event, while the significant general meeting of its members shall be arranged in this event as well. This would be a great opportunity for entrepreneurs and interested people in the paper industry to attend this Tissue & Paper Bangkok 2022.
Wachara Chinsettawong, President, The Thai Pulp and Paper Industries Association (TPPIA) said about the role of Thai pulp and paper industries that Thailand is considered to have a high capacity for this industry because there are a few countries in the world that have the capacity for comprehensive manufacturing from the upstream to downstream, starting from the forestation for material supply, pulp and paper manufacturing, paper, and paper sequential product manufacturing.
The arrangement of Tissue & Paper Bangkok 2022 would be a key mechanism to support and promote Thai pulp and paper industries on the world stage and a good opportunity to show the capacity of Thai entrepreneurs for being ready not only to take the role in the country’s major foundation industries but also to take part to support and promote the growth of other industries in regional and world-class levels.
In addition to the support and collaboration for this event, TPPIA shall set up a booth in the event to demonstrate the capacity of Thai pulp and paper industries and the readiness of Thai entrepreneurs as well as showcase TPPIA members’ products. Besides, TPPIA shall join the significant seminar of Chief Executive Officers in paper and pulp industries as “Senior Management Symposium” and “Technical Seminar” by the experts from foreign countries, which shall be open for interested people to attend as well.
In addition to the event itinerary, Patrapee Chinachoti Co-Chairman, Informa Markets – Thailand said that Tissue & Paper Bangkok 2022 is organized to combine 2 major events together as ‘Asian Paper’ and ‘Tissue World Bangkok’, which have been long organised in Europe, Asia and America.
The objective of this event is to focus on building up a strong future and sustainable growth for paper and pulp industries and other related industries in ASIA Pacific, while this event shall be set as a hub for manufacturers, suppliers and entrepreneurs in pulp and paper industries to meet, exchange knowledge and set up the tabletop session both in the event venue and via B2B business platform in order to create business opportunity and link up every sector of pulp and paper industries together.
The exhibitions in this event, aims to showcase, support, promote, and inspire in term of machinery technology innovation and state of art process, meet and exchange knowledge with the world’s entrepreneurs, and follow up the trend of pulp and paper industries in the future, as well as create the business operation with sustainable and eco-friendly growth together.
Tissue & Paper Bangkok 2022 shall be held between the 14th – 16th of September 2022 at Hall 3, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.
Marriott Bonvoy To Organize Thailand’s Biggest Charity Golf Day In Phuket This October
TUE, SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Phuket, Thailand – Phuket Will Be Buzzing With Golfers From Across Thailand On Friday October 21, 2022, As Marriott Bonvoy Hosts The Inaugural Southern Thailand Charity Golf Day At Blue Canyon Country Club. More Meaningful Than A Regular Golf Tournament, All Proceeds From This Event Will Help To Support Local Children Through The Asia Center Foundation Phuket And Operation Smile Thailand.
“A fun, engaging golf day is the perfect way to bring the business and golfing communities together to give children a brighter future. Marriott’s International Business Councils are formed in markets where there are multiple hotels to support the communities they operate in, and this inaugural golf day and the money raised will help to give underprivileged kids the future they deserve.” said, Mr Brad Edman, Multi-Property Vice President Phuket and General Manager at Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa.
All golfers will be welcomed with an amazing goodie bag from Marriott Bonvoy including a premium golf shirt, shoe bag, golf hat and balls. They will then be able to experience a full-filled golf day with light bites and refreshments from Marriott Bonvoy on Wheels food trucks, plus entertainment, fun competitions and surprises across 18 holes with over THB 2 million in prizes! This will be followed by an awards dinner where attendees can connect with like-minded friends and place their bids in live, silent charity auctions.
Registration is open from now until October 16th, at the price of THB 3,300 for Blue Canyon members and THB 3,800 for all other guests. For more information and to register for this unmissable event, please contact Blue Canyon Country Club at proshop@bluecanyonphuket.com, call +66 (0) 81 894 9274 or chat via LineOA @bluecanyoncc.
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Marriott Bonvoy – a travel program that helps people connect with others, connect with their passions and places they love – enables members to enjoy world-class benefits and get access to unforgettable experiences in amazing destinations around the world. Learn more at marriottbonvoy.com.
MQDC Launches “Whizdom COEX”, A New-Generation Space Concept At Whizdom COEX Pinklao
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TUE, SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Bangkok, September 13, 2022 – MQDC (Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Limited), A Leading International Property Developer Focused On “Pioneering In Sustainnovation For All Well-Being”, Unveils The Whizdom COEX, Its Latest Project Brand That Perfectly Responds To Every Aspect Of Life, Connecting The Dynamic, Modern Lifestyle And The Unique New-Generation Space.
Mr Assada Kaeokhiao, Chief Operating Officer of MQDC, said, “The Whizdom COEX is a property concept that reflects the Whizdom brand’s DNA, where we build an entire ecosystem that meets every living need and lifestyle aspiration for the next generation living. By digging deep into the new generation’s lifestyles and interests, we have found that the new generation is not only looking for a convenient residence but also needs a space that maximizes life efficiency and reflects their unique lifestyle. We have, therefore, innovated from a conventional property concept into a living space that enables all aspects of livelihood to coexist, whether it is to live, work, learn, or play. In so doing, the Whizdom COEX is a state-of-the-art project brand that truly connects ways of living and meets the new generation’s needs.”
The Whizdom COEX has embedded the design of the smart new-generation space that expanded from the “Enjoyable Coexistence” concept. It focuses on constructing a space where all can completely appreciate aspects of living simultaneously, including co-living, co-working, co-learning, and co-playing. This idea is brought to life through innovative design that complies with the new generation’s demands in every facet. From residential spaces to amenities, all are custom-made to align with the present style of living. Further expansion in future real estate projects in prime locations under the “Whizdom COEX” brand, whose four core principles include digitalization, naturalization, experience, and adaptability.
Digitalization – The blend of digital technology into living
The Whizdom COEX has implemented technologies and innovations to provide a seamless experience. The residences and facilities bring smart living to today’s lifestyles, with full facilities, a smart locker, smart storage, and a home automation application. Nonetheless, the Whizdom COEX comes with smart building technology that includes a central utility plant (CUP), a system that pipes cold water to cool the residence efficiently and sustainably. Moreover, the brand project also includes automatic parking that ensures optimal convenience for residents.
Naturalization – The creation of green space
Green space is becoming a crucial part of lifestyles. The Whizdom COEX, therefore, provides nature intimacy to further elevate the quality of life and promote natural therapy. This includes Pocket Gardens scattered throughout residential, common, and outdoor areas. Furthermore, it is designed to meet the “Whizdom Standard”, ensuring quality in each detail of residential projects for quality of life. Green spaces reduce noise pollution through sound absorption and remove air pollution through air filtration to boost well-being. Energy-saving devices minimize electricity use and save water.
Experience – Connecting all dimensions of living
Another unique feature of Whizdom COEX is the “COEX Space”, a social space where Whizdom members and people in the surrounding communities can share and interact. It offers a fully integrated, seamless life experience, connecting all aspects of living for the new generation. The “COEX Space” comprises many zones. Firstly, CO-Café is a zone of friendly all-day cafés and restaurants where all can recharge at breakfast and savour a wide selection of food throughout the day. CO-Play & Creation Space is a smart co-working space for workshops, meetings, or solo working, suited to any new-gen event. CO-Kitchen & Dining is a top spot to sit back with friends while enjoying food and beverage space. Ultimately, there is a CO-Active & Digital Lifestyle, a 24-hour space to stay in form suit for both individual and group workouts. It is equipped with activities and equipment that make exercise always fun.
Adaptability – Eveready for change
Every detail of the Whizdom COEX is devised and designed to be a living solution for the new generation’s lifestyles and unique needs. It is also constructed to be ready for any changes in the future. The building is equipped with a flood prevention, disinfection, and touchless system to create peace of mind for the residents. Moreover, the pumping system can be maintained and repaired easily, causing minimum disturbance to the residents. The common area has a universal design that people of all ages can enjoy.
“With the unique placemaking and highly functional and comprehensive facilities, the Whizdom COEX is a project brand concept that meets all aspects of trends and needs of the new generation. Not only employing a living innovation for the dynamic lifestyle but the Whizdom COEX is also deemed to be an inspirational space that energizes all facets of life and enhances the delight in every activity. This will lead to the individual’s full potential discovery, co-creation of new greatness, and a knowledge community driven by the new generation. We hope that the Whizdom COEX will be the living solution that truly fulfils the new generation’s lifestyle,” Mr Assada concluded.
MQDC is launching the “Whizdom COEX Pinklao” as the first project under the Whizdom COEX project brand. It is a mixed-use project that spans over four rais on the Charan Sanit Wong Road. The project has two residential towers: “Whizdom Flex” and “Whizdom Fam”, connected to the Bang Yi Khan MRT station in the middle. The “COEX Space” offers a lifestyle community supporting every aspect of life, from living, working, learning, and playing. All of which can happen simultaneously in this next-generation space.
The sales gallery of the Whizdom COEX Pinklao will be ready to officially welcome all visitors on October 29, 2022.
University Of Auckland Scholarships Support Students From South-East Asia
TUE, SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
New Zealand’s Leading University, The University Of Auckland, Has Just Announced An Extensive Range Of New Scholarships For Students From South-East Asia, Providing Students With Up To NZD10,000 Of Financial Support.
With the borders now fully open, the University is keen to get South-East Asian students back on campus and has launched the University of Auckland ASEAN High Achievers Scholarship. Applications for the scholarship open on 10 October, and both undergraduate and postgraduate students can apply.
University of Auckland Interim Director International, Ainslie Moore, says the scholarships will be awarded biannually to students studying full-time on a wide range of undergraduate degrees, master’s degrees and postgraduate diplomas, who demonstrate high academic achievement in their previous study.
“This is a significant investment for this University, and we very much look forward to welcoming these top students to Auckland, especially after the past few years of Covid and lockdowns. International students add diversity and richness to our campuses as well as play a major role in research and in the New Zealand workforce outside the university,” she says.
This new scholarship offering is set to reduce financial barriers for incoming students from the region to support them with the transition from online to on-campus learning.
University of Auckland’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Strategic Engagement, Dr Erik Lithander, says “Covid has been tough on everybody, especially our international students who have been in limbo for so long. We’ve been supporting them every step of the way and it’s so rewarding to now see them back on campus. There’s nothing quite like the buzz of students rushing between lecture theatres, debating in tutorials, and hanging out in the beautiful Albert Park – it’s what university life is all about”.
The University also supported students from Malaysia, Indonesia & Thailand by offering online learning support providing a high-contact, personalised learning support programme to help students achieve their education goals, whilst border restrictions were in place. Dedicated Learning Advisors were made available to undergraduate students from these countries, to assist students in their local time zone anytime they needed a helping hand.
Throughout the pandemic, the University of Auckland continued to develop institutional partnerships across South-East Asia to strengthen ties within the region.
This included a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology whereby several long-term goals were identified in areas such as joint research and credit transfer agreements allowing students the opportunity to study at both institutions throughout their degrees. Taylors University in Malaysia is another high-ranking partner that the University has partnered during the pandemic. This partnership allows students studying the Bachelor of Education at Taylor’s University to transfer either to the Bachelor of Education or the Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies offered at the University of Auckland after just one year.
Thaicom Brings Earth Observation Technology To Track Tree Growth
TUE, SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Thaicom Public Company Limited, Led By Chief Executive Officer Patompob Suwansiri And The Management Team, Collaborated In The “Forest With Fingers Project” With Singha Estate Public Company Limited And Siam Kubota Corporation Co., Ltd.
The project aims to reduce carbon emissions and rebuild over 1 million square meters (625 rai) of forest in Chiang Rai.
Thaicom provides Earth Observation (EO) technology to monitor tree growth and calculate carbon absorption by utilizing geospatial data from various sources, such as satellite images, integrated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), with the project’s goal of absorbing 4,000 tons of carbon within 10 years.
Thaicom firmly believes that Earth Observation can help the global warming problem caused by carbon emissions and contribute expertise in space technology to the development of a carbon management platform that will lead Thai society to carbon neutrality in the future.
Over 7,000 Jobs To Be Created As Marriott Plans Major Expansion In Thailand
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THU, SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Marriott International Plans To Build More Than 36 Hotels And Executive Apartments In Thailand Over The Next Four To Five Years, Creating More Than 7,000 Jobs.
The board unanimously agreed on the potential for exponential recovery in Thailand’s tourism industry, the CEO of Marriott International, Anthony Capuano, said.
He stated during an exclusive interview with a group of media that Thailand’s tourism industry has simply followed the global recovery trend of many countries easing travel restrictions and reopening borders.
However, when compared to other countries in Southeast Asia, Thailand’s recovery is one of the fastest, he said.
Travels to Thailand have seen a big jump since the country lifted mandatory quarantine upon arrival at the end of last year. Thailand welcomed 4.79 million international visitors between January 2022 and September 3, 2022, and reports indicate that the government hopes to attract at least 10 million visitors.
Domestic travel is becoming a significant market that cannot be ignored. The government’s “We Travel Together” stimulus programme has boosted travel numbers.
“We are strongly optimistic about the future of travel and are committed to expanding our presence in Thailand in accordance with Thailand’s long-term vision. Thailand is rich in culture and tradition, as well as diverse natural resources and warm and friendly people,” Capuano said.
The group has 36 under-construction hotels and executive apartments on the list to open nationwide, indicating positive growth. Ten of them will be officially launched early next year.
Capuano said when all hotels and executive apartments are fully operational, they would create over 7,000 new jobs.
There are currently 47 Marriott properties in Thailand, including hotels and residences, covering key tourist destinations such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Pattaya, Rayong, Samut Prakan, Hua Hin, Cha-am, Pranburi, Samui, Phuket, Khao Lak, and Krabi. The company now employs approximately 9,000 people.
He said that Marriott would target the luxury premium market.
“The first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in the world opened in Phulay Bay [Krabi, Thailand] in 2008, and there are several luxury projects in the pipeline, which align with the government’s effort to market Thailand as a premium destination, attracting quality travellers. We recently signed a deal with AWC to open The Ritz-Carlton Bangkok Riverside in 2026,” Capuano added.
Besides, the Marriott group discovered an intriguing fact: people prefer to buy for the experience rather than the product. The company recently discovered that as a result of the pandemic, travellers are more aware of the impacts they leave when they travel. According to some studies, travellers are more willing to spend money on more purposeful travel.
Rajeev Menon, president, Asia Pacific (excluding Greater China), Marriott International, added that the change in consumer behaviour had led the group to launch the “Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy” project last year.
The project will work with local communities or government-certified organisations to arrange a one-day trip for hotel guests to learn about local culture or to help preserve the local environment.
“One of the popular activities is coral planting in the Maldives,” Menon elaborated. “The ‘Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy’ project now has over 100 activities. Nine of them are already available in a Thai resort, with more on the way.”
Craig S Smith, group president and managing director, International Division Marriott International, added that because of the group’s policy of putting people first, when the travel industry shows signs of recovery, they will not face a labour shortage. The majority of their employees previously worked for Marriott.
However, Smith stated that Marriott has been collaborating with local colleges and universities in order to attract more young people to the hospitality industry.
Marriott International is a leading multinational corporation that operates hotels, executive apartments, and luxurious residences around the world. Today, the company owns over 7,000 properties in 131 countries, including luxury brands Ritz-Carlton and St Regis.
Boonsithi Takes Over As SPI Chairman After Somkid’s Resignation
THU, SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Saha Group Chairman Boonsithi Chokwatana Has Taken Over As Chairman Of Saha Pathana Inter-Holding Plc (SPI) Following The Resignation Of Somkid Jatusripitak.
Boonsithi, 85, resigned as chairman of Thai President Foods Plc, the producer of Mama instant noodles, to assume the position at SPI. The changes have been in effect since September 7.
Saha Group, Thailand’s largest consumer product conglomerate, was founded by Boonsithi’s late father Thiam eight decades ago.
The group has more than 200 companies under its umbrella, and reported annual revenue of 289 billion baht before the Covid-19 crisis struck in 2020.
Somkid, a former finance minister, had served as SPI chairman and director before his resignation on August 31.
He is expected to be the prime ministerial candidate of the new Sarng Anakot Thai Party at the next general election.D
Let’s Not Mistake Corporate Social Responsibility For Corporate Decency
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THU, SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
When We Talk About Companies “Doing The Right Thing”, We Often Think Of Big Initiatives Or Sweeping Gestures—An Ambitious Environmental Program Here, A Charity Donation There. While Businesses Should Be Doing Their Best To Give Back To Society, The Mere Existence Of These Highly Visible, External Actions Doesn’t Always Tell Us About Who The Company Is At Its Core. Sure, Maybe They Are Making Bold Moves To Combat Climate Change, But They Could Also Suffer From An Exceedingly Toxic Internal Culture, Which May In Turn Affect The Lives Of Employees And Their Families.
Decency is something more fundamental. Decency reveals itself both in outwardly visible actions as well as in ways that are much more subtle; it’s about always trying to do the right thing by one another, even when no one’s looking. As we emerge from the turmoil of the pandemic, decency will be a key differentiator for businesses. A lot has been said about the “Great Resignation”, but from what I’ve seen in Asia Pacific, I think of it more as a “Great Re-evaluation”—a moment in time where people are questioning just how they want to spend their working lives. More people are trying their hands at becoming entrepreneurs, or they’re looking for more fluid working arrangements, or a role that will be more fulfilling. In this kind of labor market, a corporate culture of decency can be the tipping point that brings in a new hire or retains an existing employee.
However, given the somewhat intangible nature of decency, fostering it in a corporate setting requires a nuanced approach, and an appreciation of the fact that there’s no “one size fits all” way to do it.
Encourage decency at the top, but don’t make it “top-down”
It’s all well and good to say that we should value decency, but it’s not something that can be mandated by edict. It needs to start with a company’s leaders setting the tone, and then ensuring that this outlook is reflected at all levels of the company, whether it’s in hiring practices, people management, or conflict resolution. When employees feel that they’re being treated with respect and decency, they’re also more likely to act accordingly. Ultimately, decency begets decency.
While these values may need an instigator, they shouldn’t be forced. Genuine cultural change can be slow and requires dialogue, leading by example, and acknowledging complexities. But once it permeates an organization, it’s much more likely to self-perpetuate and stay in place.
Reward cooperation, not competition
Perhaps one of the biggest impediments to a culture of decency is internal competition between employees. It’s a natural human trait that can be compounded by promotion processes that rely heavily on KPIs. The behaviors that foster good relations between employees, such as cooperativeness, compassion, and supportiveness, are more difficult to quantify, but if you care about a workplace where decency is valued, these qualities need to be recognized and rewarded.
This is not to say that these are the only qualities that we should focus on when we’re looking to promote someone, but we also need to recognize that personal ambition and the ability to cooperate aren’t mutually exclusive. Speaking from my own experience at Mastercard, we find that employees at all levels of the company do best when helping each other be great. In fact, they can recognize others for it through an in-house platform where employees are able to write notes of appreciation for their colleagues’ acts of support and kindness—a demonstration of our Decency Quotation, as we call it, in action.
This culture of collaboration and collective growth allows us to be externally—rather than internally—competitive. An employee culture of “sharp elbows” tends to result in a battered and bruised workforce, rather than one that feels supported and unified in its goals.
Make decency a foundation—not just an add-on
In a time of upheaval, growing internal and external expectations, and changing cultural norms, many corporate entities are rushing to demonstrate their awareness and elevate how they practice inclusion and care. While commendable, doing right by employees (and communities at large) should be a consistent guiding principle, rather than a sudden response to the changing tides of culture and other social forces. An enduring ethos of decency, regardless of what’s happening in the world more broadly, promotes a sense of trust and safety internally and lends greater credence to companies’ efforts to tackle big societal issues. At its most fundamental level, a foundation of decency also means that complex issues can be discussed openly, with empathy, in an environment where everyone can have their voices heard.
Decency shouldn’t require inducements
As a company focused on building a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper, at Mastercard we’ve found that a greater sense of empathy among our employees allows us to have a more open-minded, human-centric approach when designing our solutions. In a safe workplace where employees’ contributions are respected, they’re also more likely to embrace new ideas and innovate in ways that drive true business impact.
We all want to be treated decently. To say that this very central trait doesn’t need to be encouraged in our offices and in our boardrooms is to say that decency isn’t important in the places where we spend a great deal of our time and effort. Quiet, modest decency has been overlooked for too long in the business world, but if we want to create enduring, happy teams, that has to change. Don’t be decent because it’s good for the company—be decent because it’s good for us all as humans.
By Amanda Gervey, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Asia Pacific · Mastercard
Travels to Thailand have seen a big jump since the country lifted mandatory quarantine upon arrival at the end of last year. Thailand welcomed 4.79 million international visitors between January 2022 and September 3, 2022, and reports indicate that the government hopes to attract at least 10 million visitors.
He said that Marriott would target the luxury premium market.
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