Sammitr said it has also developed a new business model to respond to rapid changes in industry, aiming to become the leading Asean automotive logistics solutions firm by 2024.

Yongyout Posirisuk, president of Sammitr Motor Manufacturing Public Company Limited, said the firm manufactured in Thailand, China and Indonesia.

Yongyout said it was Thailand’s top manufacturer of truck and trailer bodies after 60 years in operation.

The team will represent Thailand at the L’Oréal Brandstorm 2019 in Paris this month, where it will compete for an all-expenses-paid chance to work at Station F, a startup hub, for three months.

The team, Nopparuj Krungkraipetch, Varalee Tananivit and Pimphat Chandrema, all fourth-year students at Thammasat Business School, released a statement: “Our project ‘SkinActiv, Smart Skincare Analyser and Treatment Device’ was born out of our research, which revealed that 87 per cent of Thai women choose products that are not suited to their personal skin type, resulting in ineffective treatment.

“The SkinActiv device comes with two modes: the diagnosis mode has a sensor that diagnoses the user’s skin condition; and the treatment mode helps to relax and rejuvenate facial skin while also treating acne, reducing wrinkles and opening the pores for effective product absorption. Both connect with a mobile application for easy and convenient use. We expect the SkinActiv device will act as an effective and convenient skin care aid, providing skin analysis, advice on skincare products and the treatments that are best suited to the user’s skin condition.”

It recently announced a schedule adjustment for Bangkok – Kolkata (BKK-CCU), the Gateway to Eastern India, to facilitate passengers. The flight of BKK-CCU, depart from Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, India, with exclusively 5 flights a week, (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday). The adjusted flight schedules are as follows:

– WE347 flight departing from Bangkok at 13.55 hrs, arrives Kolkata at 15.30 hrs.

– WE348 flight departing from Kolkata at 16.30 hrs, arrives Bangkok at 21.00 hrs. Make a reservation at http://www.thaismileair.com, Call Center 1181 or 0-2118-8888, Smile Service Center and Smile Travel Agents nationwide.

Ichiro Hara, Managing Director of ABeam Consulting (Thailand), a subsidiary of ABeam Consulting, a global consulting company headquartered in Japan with expertise in digital transformation, disclosed that ABeam Consulting, ABeam Consulting (Thailand), and PT. ABeam Consulting Indonesia have accepted the transfer of business operations from Emeritis (Thailand) and PT. Emeritis International Indonesia from May 1, 2019.

This will expand the ABeam Consulting service area to include Human Capital Management (HCM) in Southeast Asia.

Emeritis, established in Thailand in 2003, is a consulting firm with exceptional capabilities in the field of HCM solutions.

In the Southeast Asian region, Emeritis has offices in Thailand and Indonesia, providing clients in a wide range of industries including Finance, Manufacturing and Telecommunications with HCM consulting services, using leading digital technologies including SAP® SuccessFactors® and SAP® HCM® advanced talent management tools.

“Thailand is shifting to a digital age that requires organizations to digitalize talent information and integrate all HR processes efficiently. It also requires close integration with ERP. The transfer of Emeritis business operations in Thailand, ABeam Consulting (Thailand) expands consulting services in HCM in addition to existing consulting services.

“The expertise of Emeritis as the No.1 consulting firm in HCM solutions in Thailand, and that of ABeam Consulting (Thailand) results in a leading position as HCM and ERP integration solution providers. Clients can now optimize the know-how and expertise of both resources for best business practices.” said Hara.

The company said in a press release that its sixth sustainability report demonstrates how its commitments and measures are helping the company drive meaningful improvements across the entire industry and achieve its vision to be the world’s most trusted seafood leader.

The report details how Thai Union is pursuing solutions for the significant challenge facing the industry, with a continued focus on four key programs: safe and legal labour, responsible sourcing, responsible operations and people and communities.

“Sustainability is a never-ending challenge. In the seafood industry those challenges can be vast in their scope. But with every challenge comes opportunity, and Thai Union works tirelessly to be at the forefront of positive change,” said Thiraphong Chansiri, CEO at Thai Union. “I am very proud of our continued progress in 2018.”

With sustainability at the heart of Thai Union’s business, the Sustainability Report is now also more sustainable – this is our first report that is fully digital, designed and tailored in a PDF format specifically for an online audience. Our 2018 report is also briefer than previous years, as we rely on our extensive SeaChange® website to ensure more transparent sharing of information, he said.

The 2018 report was prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards: Core Option and its Food Processing Sector Supplement (FPSS).

“2018 was another year of positive progress on sustainability,” said Dr. Darian McBain, Thai Union’s Global Director of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability. “From joining forces with the Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI), to releasing our first annual Tuna Commitment Progress Report, to being ranked number one in the world in the Food Products Industry Index of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), Thai Union continues to deliver real and lasting changes.”

Thai Union is a participant in the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and this report serves as our annual Communication on Progress (COP) to stakeholders.

The COP reports the company’s progress in implementing the Ten Principles of the UNGC within Thai Union’s sphere of influence, as well as the company’s progress in supporting the environmental and social responsibilities of the broader United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The loans, for US$100 million (Bt3.1 billion) and EUR 100 million (Bt3.5 billion), are being provided in the forms of positive incentive loan (PIL) which the commercial terms are linked to the improvement in IVL’s ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) rating.

In a press release on Thursday KBank said it will grant up to 70 per cent of investment value without the need to worry about collateral. The partners aim to see 22 additional Kumon branches open in Bangkok and upcountry, bringing the total number of Kumon centres to more than 500 in 70 provinces nationwide by year-end.

Surat Leelataviwat, KBank Executive Vice President, said that Thais place great importance on education, as evidenced by parents eager to invest in their children’s education, whether at traditional schools or private tutoring schools.

Competition in the tutoring business has thus intensified. In the educational franchise business, there are currently 98 franchisers, with market turnover of around Bt42.5 billion in 2019, representing 17 per cent of the total franchise business market value in Thailand.

Secure franchise brands with bright prospects are crucial for those interested in owning and operating a franchise business.

In cooperation with Kumon (Thailand) Co., Ltd., the world’s largest after-school education franchiser having the world’s fourth highest number of branches after leading retail and restaurant franchise brands ranked by www.res.cloudinary.com, KBank offers KBank Franchise Solution to those interested in opening a Kumon centre or to Kumon franchisees in improving their existing centres.

Under this financial support program, KBank will offer loan up to 70 per cent of the total amount of investment and a borrower can choose a maximum instalment payment period throughout the franchise agreement term without the need to worry about collateral, thanks to a credit guarantee by Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG) along with fee at a special rate if the loan application and credit line are approved by September 30, 2019. For more information on KBank franchise credit, please call our Vendor Business Management Unit at Tel. 02-8674298.

Noboru Takahira, President of Kumon (Thailand) Co., Ltd., said that Kumon is a Japanese learning process invented over 60 years ago and is famous for developing skills in mathematics and foreign languages to students.

Kumon centre has expanded rapidly in both Japan and other countries. Currently, we have more than four million students and 25,000 centres in 50 countries.

Kumon is an education franchiser having the world’s highest number of branch. Kumon first entered Thailand in 1991 and there are over 96,000 students attending courses at 483 Kumon centres here now. We are dedicated to fully pursuing the potential of each individual student along with improving our courses and instructors. Kumon places importance on our students, thus enabling us to be resilient despite intense competition in the market.

KBank’s franchise cooperation with Kumon demonstrates the Bank’s intention to expand its business into the thriving education market. KBank will be the key partner in providing financial support to interested investors.

This year, Kumon expects to add 22 branches in Bangkok and upcountry, expanding the Kumon network to more than 500 branches in 70 provinces nationwide.