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‘Beyond the Elephant in the Room’: MIT Media Lab Southeast Asia Forum co-hosted by KBTG and Bangkok Bank

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2022

As one of the globe’s top universities, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) conducts world-leading research in science, engineering, design and arts, creating cutting-edge technologies capable of changing the world. And now MIT is bringing its expertise to Southeast Asia.

This year, the MIT Media Lab, the institution’s interdisciplinary research lab, is bringing its latest research and insights to Bangkok at the “MIT Media Lab Southeast Asia Forum” from December 19-21. This three-day event will be co-hosted by KBTG and Bangkok Bank in collaboration with True, the MIT Alumni Association and MQDC.

With its mission to create a space to share transformative technologies, state-of-the-art research, and the use of emerging technologies to invent a better and more just future, the event will focus on co-creating new possibilities in Southeast Asia.

The knowledge-packed event will offer deep and immersive learning opportunities to inspire new generations of forward thinkers, open innovations, and spark creative thinking amongst people under the theme “Beyond the Elephant in the Room”.

Addressing ‘the Elephant’, or humanity’s greatest challenges that are often ignored, the event will focus on contemporary technology and the envisioned future that can bring about emerging technologies like Extended Intelligence (AI), Hybrid Realities (Xverse), Augmented Creativity, Cyborg Health, Smart Materials, Digital Currency, Space Exploration, and Sustainability.

A dozen leading experts from the MIT Media Lab, including its students and alumni, will join the event to cover several key topics.

Key Speakers
•    Dava Newman – Director of the MIT Media Lab, former Nasa Associate (2015-2017), Head of Aerospace Engineering and the faculty leader in Aeronautics and Astronautics and MIT’s School of Engineering for 28 years. Newman has played a key role in Nasa’s human exploration, especially in developing and connecting the human journey to Mars.

•    Pattie Maes – Professor at the MIT Media Lab. Maes leads the lab’s Fluid Interfaces research group, researching the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction and Artificial Intelligence, with a focus on applications in health, well-being, and learning. 

•    Hiroshi Ishii – Professor at the MIT Media Lab. Ishii is recognized as a founder of “Tangible User Interfaces” (TUI) and the founder of the “Tangible Media Group”. His mission is to make digital tangible, by giving physical form to digital information and computation.

•    Joe Paradiso – Professor at the MIT Media Lab. Paradiso is the leader of MIT’s Responsive Environments Group, which explores how sensor networks augment and mediate human experience, interaction, and perception.

•    Mitchel Resnick – LEGO Papert Professor of Learning Research at the MIT Media Lab.  Resnick develops new technologies and activities to engage people (particularly children) in creative learning experiences.

•    Deblina Sarkar – Assistant Professor at the MIT Media Lab and Head of Nano-Cybernetic Biotrek research group. Sakar and her group carry out trans-disciplinary research fusing engineering, applied physics, and biology, aiming to develop technology for nanoelectronics devices and to create new paradigms for human-machine symbiosis.

•    Danielle Wood – Assistant Professor at the MIT Media Lab and Head of the Space Enabled research group. Wood is a specialist in aerospace engineering systems. She seeks to advance justice in Earth’s complex systems using designs enabled by space.

•    David Kong – Director of the MIT Media Lab’s Community Biotech Initiative (CBI). As a synthetic biologist, Kong leads the CBI, whose mission is to empower society with biotechnology.

MIT’s Students and Alumni

•    Pat Pataranutaporn – PhD Candidate – MIT Media Lab & KBTG Fellow

Pataranutaporn is the first Thai PhD student in the Fluid Interfaces at the MIT Media Lab and is an author of research on Human-AI Interaction, Bio-Digital Interfaces, and Personalized Education. Pataranutaporn explores the intersection of synthetic virtual humans and synthetic biology, specifically at the interface between biological and digital systems.

•    Irmandy Wicaksono – PhD Candidate, MIT Media Lab

Exploring the creative interplay between art, design, science, and engineering, Wicaksono has been working closely with textile and flexible electronics factories, making a strong connection between research and manufacturing. 

•    Guy Zyskind – PhD Candidate, MIT Media Lab 

Zyskind’s research in the Media Lab’s Human Dynamics group focuses on data, privacy, and Bitcoin He brings experience in co-developing multiple start-ups, along with being an instructor at MIT in engineering subjects covering Bitcoin/Blockchain and cryptocurrencies. 

•    Ziv Epstein – PhD Candidate, MIT Media Lab.

With interests in Computational Social Science, Epstein focuses on new challenges and opportunities that emerge from a digital society, particularly in the domains of social media and artificial intelligence.

This is an opportunity not to be missed, whether you are an engineer, designer, student, tech enthusiast, or working in the business world. You are cordially invited to attend the “MIT Media Lab Southeast Asia Forum” to envision the future together with leading experts. 

Those interested can register for the event at https://forum.media.mit.edu/

The event will be held from 19 – 21 December 2022.

From December 19 – 20, the event will be held at True Digital Park.

On December 21, 2022, the Executive Forum will take place at K+ Building by KBTG (Invitation Only)

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Banpu NEXT and MAT mesmerised by winner of 31st J-MAT Award for Smart e-TukTuk

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Banpu NEXT and the Marketing Association of Thailand (MAT) have announced the results of the 31st J-MAT Award Marketing Plan Contest organised under the theme of “Smart e-TukTuk, Driven The Future by GenNEXT”.

The contest inspired innovative ideas from the young generation.

Banpu NEXT has also unveiled a plan to create a Smart e-TukTuk platform to implement the award-winning idea in order to drive comprehensive EV adoption in response to the future transportation needs of smart cities and low-carbon society.

Electric vehicles are not just a trend. Rather, they are the future of modern mobility in which the world is gearing towards the goal of becoming smart cities and Net-Zero emissions. Banpu NEXT and MAT, therefore, join hands to inspire and encourage young people to broaden their experience and to be aware of the importance of the new approach to transportation.

With that said, Banpu NEXT’s “Smart e-TukTuk and service platform” was transformed into a challenge at the 31st J-MAT Award in which entries were submitted by a total of 239 teams from 69 institutions nationwide.

Throughout the contest, young participants had an opportunity to sharpen their critical thinking, planning, marketing strategy, identifying people’s pain points and analyzing needs of the target groups as well as professional marketing and budget allocation, risk management and future business plans. The contest allowed them to develop a new business plan as if they were professional entrepreneurs or startup operators.

This year’s contest was the first-time university students from various institutes were allowed to participate.

Here they worked as a team and incorporated various expertise and their own potentials into the development of creative New S-curve business plans which cover the first to the last process of the business.

Their ideas were able to executive microtransit transportation that responds to business requirements and pain points as well as promote sustainability value based on ESG principles and the low-carbon society mega trend. The winner’s marketing plan will further be implemented for the development of Mobility as a Service (MaaS) for Banpu NEXT in the future.

Based on unanimous results from experienced judges, the “Bannipuni” team which comprised students from Chulalongkorn University, Kasetsart University and Chiang Mai University, brought home the first-prize royal trophy from H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and scholarship of 130,000 baht and a regional award for the northern region.

The “Natasha” team was crowned the first runner-up while also won the Creative Award.

The “Tuk Pui Mui” team, the second runner-up, bagged the Best Problem-Solving On Stage Award and a regional award for Bangkok and neighbouring provinces.

Honourable Mention went to the “Nang TukTuk Laew Hua Perng Tae Tha Pom Dueng Cherng Ah Tid Jai” team, the “TukTukOne” team, the “Banpu Drive to Future” team and the “e-TukTuk Buntuk Leader”.

First-prize winner the Bannipuni team, revealed, “This year’s competition was a real challenge because Banpu NEXT would like us to go beyond being just a marketer. Therefore, we needed to paint a bigger picture, focusing on the organizational management, mission and vision of Banpu NEXT in order to analyze how best we could respond to the challenge and fix problems at the right spot. The fact that we were given an opportunity to create a marketing plan for Smart e-TukTuk enabled us to expand our horizons with regard to clean energy.” 

First runner-up the Natasha team, revealed, ” we would like to promote the transportation business so that it is widely recognized and becomes more than just an ordinary service for passengers but allows clean energy to create good experiences and memories for users. This will subsequently gear businesses and the world towards sustainability.”

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State agency and DTAC join hands to rehabilitate youths

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2022

The Department of Juvenile Observation and Protection and DTAC have signed a memorandum of understanding on developing digital skills for future career opportunities and skills to safeguard against online risks for youths under Thailand’s criminal justice system.

The youths will be able to learn digital skills and develop a positive attitude towards digital technology via an e-Learning platform and on-site workshops. In addition, dtac Net for Living, together with Thailand Professional Qualification Institute (TPQI), has launched “dtac Net for Living course” on an online platform. Youths who are trained in this course will obtain an educational equivalency certificate to continue their studies further and pursue career opportunities.

Rehabilitation to Social Reintegration

According to the DJOP, in the fiscal year 2022, there were 12,202 cases involving Gen Z children and youths, with approximately 3,000 being rehabilitated in juvenile detention centres and training centres nationwide.

Pol. Lt. Col. Wannapong Kotcharag, Director-General of the Department of Juvenile Observation and Protection (DJOP), said, “The DJOP provides rehabilitation in both physical and psychological aspects, as well as offering education and upskilling sessions conducted by teachers and experts. These skills and education can be applied in real life when they return to society.”

In juvenile detention centres, three types of education are provided for the children and youths: (1) non-formal and informal education, (2) formal education, and (3) alternative education courses to support youths in completing compulsory education (Grade 9).  Vocational training is also provided. Certificates of completion are provided for graduates, so they will be able to return to society afterwards. Each year, around 1,557 youths completed their compulsory education and 2,237 completed short vocational training.

One of the philosophies DJOP upholds is to provide youths under Thailand’s criminal justice system an opportunity to improve and develop themselves to be able to return to society. This collaboration with dtac is one of our efforts to create opportunities for juveniles to learn about the digital world and online tools from experts, as well as enhance experiences for them to be able to safeguard themselves from online risks.

Digital Inclusion to Enhance Livelihood Opportunities

Stephen James Helwig, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Total Access Communication PLC or dtac, said, “The youths under rehabilitation with the DJOP are digital natives or Gen Z born between 1997 and 2012 – meaning they are between 10 and 25 years old. They grew up with digital technology and innovation. dtac and DJOP have thus partnered to help reconnect and reactivate them upon their return to a society under rapid digital transformation. We aim to provide them with an opportunity to develop their digital skills so that they can connect and work with other youths their own age.

An interesting survey forecasts that Gen Z will soon be the largest consumer segment. As they join the workforce, their income is predicted to rise more than fivefold to 33 trillion USD by 2030, accounting for more than a quarter of global GDP, and exceeding millennials’ income. By 2031, the digital competence index measure forecasts that Gen Z’s average competence score will be 2.5% higher than Millennials, and over 8% higher than Gen X. Moreover, youth in this generation are more active on social, political, environmental and human rights issues. They, therefore, want to use social media and digital technology as a tool to exchange their views and solve challenges.”

Under this MoU, the DJOP and dtac will together provide digital resilience and digital business skills to children and youth under Thailand’s criminal justice system in 21 juvenile detention houses nationwide for a period of three years.  Specifically, the strategies to promote learning include:

1.     Combine online and at-site training formats for a better learning experience.

2.     Provide Net For Living training to increase digital marketing and entrepreneurship skills

3.     Provide access to ‘Dek-Lum’ e-learning in dtac’s SafeInternetLab online community for learners to continue their learning in online risk and digital skills.

dtac’s Net For Living training course has been endorsed by TPQI to meet its ‘Essential Competency Standards’ level of the ‘E-Commerce Curriculum.’  The course certificate will be an advantage for youths to continue their education or to pursue employment opportunities. This year, we aim to provide e-Learning education for at least 500 youths under Thailand’s criminal justice system.

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EGCO records over THB10 billion operating profit in 9 months

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2022

The Electricity Generating Public Company Limited, or EGCO Group, has witnessed strong performance in the first three quarters of 2022, recording an operating profit of 10.34 billion baht due mainly to increased revenue from large-scale power plants in Thailand and abroad, the company said.

It has continued to expand its power business in the United States through the 49% acquisition of Rhode Island State Energy Centre, a combined cycle gas-fired power plant.

In addition, the company – a subsidiary of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) – has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia’s Investment Ministry (MISA) under a clean energy initiative.

EGCO Group’s President Thepparat Theppitak said “the company has recorded a strong operation and succeeded in expanding business locally and internationally. The expansion saw the success in commercial operation of the 650-MW “Nam Theun 1” Hydropower Project in Lao PDR, the purchase of remaining of 10% of “Chaiyaphum Wind Farm” and “Theppana Wind Farm” in Chaiyaphum province, and the US investment through the 49% stake in the 609-MW natural gas power plant- RISEC”.  

He also cited that MOU signing between the company and MISA for a clean energy initiative would promote collaboration on energy transition, EV ecosystem, investment, operation, maintenance service, and other related operations to achieve the two countries’ goal of decarbonization.

At the end first 3 quarters of 2022, EGCO earned 46,737 million baht with operating revenue growth at 61% compared to the same period last year. The company saw an operating profit of 10,345 million baht with 2,290 million baht in growth, or a 28% increase compared to the same period (Q1-Q3) of the previous year.   

For the investment direction next year, EGCO Group will seek new investment opportunities based on “Cleaner, Smarter and Stronger to Drive Sustainable Growth” concept. The company focused on expanding the power business both in Thai and foreign countries as well as taking part in renewable energy projects of the government, especially solar energy, and battery energy storage systems, according to EGCO’s president. 

Also, the company planned to develop new clean energy, for example, investing in a pilot project to produce electricity from fuel cells with a total capacity of 5 MW at “Klong Luang” power plant in Pathum Thani province. In the meantime, EGCO managed the existing power plants to maximize efficiency and minimize carbon emissions by developing technologies that help reduce carbon emissions and use in power plants. 

“The investment direction goes in line with the company’s goal to become a low carbon company in order to achieve carbon neutral in 2050. We also aim to reduce the carbon emission intensity per unit of electricity generated by 10% in 2030. By so doing, the company also drives growth for the organization along with creating sustainable added value for all stakeholders amidst the transition of the electricity and energy industry,” concluded Thepparat.
 

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KFC Bucket aims to stand out in crowd of festive gift baskets

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2022

This festive season, KFC Thailand aims to steal the spotlight by transforming its festive bucket into the “most sought after festive bucket”.

Gifting during the festive season in Thailand is always an epic battlefield of festive hampers and gift baskets! Gift baskets have been symbolic of good wishes and offerings for Thais for ages. Workplaces, households, government institutions are flooded with gift baskets every year with most of its contents unwanted and discarded.

The KFC Bucket is one of the most iconic brand assets in Thailand. What does it have to do with gifting? “Nothing…just yet! If we cannot beat Thai people’s obsession with gifting baskets, why not join them?” says KFC.

Partnering with Wunderman Thompson Thailand, newly appointed creative agency,  KFC Thailand created a limited-edition KFC Bucket Basket, locally sourced and created by local craftsmen, with the basket perfectly fitting the famous KFC bucket inside. 

“Taking a global icon like the KFC bucket and infusing it with the locally famous gift basket depicts the richness and beauty of our country’s culture and is a very special project,” said Chief Marketing Officer Suhayl Limbada at KFC Thailand, “As people return back to celebrating special moments with their loved ones, to be able to incorporate our iconic KFC Bucket as a gift in such a unique way is a perfect ode to our excitement at the prospect of a festive season that is full of cheer and Finger Lickin’ Good moments.”

Park Wannasiri, Chief Creative Officer of Wunderman Thompson Thailand adds: “KFC is a leader that always wants to stay connected and culturally relevant. We are always looking for the opportunity to infuse our brand into the culture in the most distinctive way, not just driving sales but also building the brand. Although KFC is not always associated with end of year gifting, , “Basket the bucket” changes everything. By turning our iconic bucket into a gift  basket, a symbol of Thai gifting season, we directly put ourselves into the centre of attention this festive season.”

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Commercial brands can enhance mental health: Mintel

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Brands have the power to influence positive changes to mental health in Thailand, reported Mintel, a market research company.

The market intelligence agency cited that about 80% of Thai consumers said they have experienced a mental health condition in the past six months, and the number of mental health patients has nearly doubled in the last six years as different groups of people are prone to experience dissimilar specific challenges.

Thais reckon mental health should be discussed in public more often as well as find that brands promoting mental health awareness more appealing, according to the research: Attitudes towards Mental Health – Thai Consumer – 2022.


 

Since the department of Mental Health Ministry of Public Health unveiled that several Thais still also lack access to mental health services and information, Mintel suggested that brands ought to be getting involved and starting a public conversation about mental health to raise concerns and reduce the negative perceptions that come with it. 

For instance, they can target younger generations, who are likely to spend more time on devices or use technology for work and their social lives.

“Brands can use social media in a positive way and target the younger population with messages that provide positive encouragement and assist them in developing social skills. In the long run, consumers view brands that have an impact on their lives in a positive light 
 

Helping younger consumers find a healthy balance with screen time is also crucial, so offering ways to manage time online with cultivating meaningful relationships could make a significant impact. In the long run, consumers view brands that have an impact on their lives in a positive light,” said the company.

These days, brands rely heavily on social media to promote their products and services for this Gen Z age group. The report found that the key is to be especially sensitive and responsible in the content they produce in this channel with sincerity and authenticity, putting themselves in the consumer’s shoes and communicating with understanding. If brands want to take a stance and play a role in positive mental health support and advocacy, genuine empathy is crucial.

Some ways brands could achieve this in Thailand include sharing self-care tips, leading a healthy lifestyle, and encouraging others to discuss mental wellness to address the ongoing stigma. 

Also, Brands can promote products that deal with mental illnesses-related products/services, host an open mental health forum on social media where people can voluntarily share their stories, and create authentic, valuable content, perhaps by collaborating with professional services to rectify the mental illness problem, according to the research.

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Cartier’s special limited-edition Baignoire Allongée to celebrate Cortina Watch’s golden jubilee

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Baignoire Allongée MM Cortina Watch Golden Jubilee Edition, designed by Cartier, honours the relationship and shared values of these two companies. This watch, available in only 10 pieces, features a “50” exploded Arabic numeral instead of “5” in burgundy as well as rose-gold sword shaped hands.

Cortina Watch, one of Singapore’s top brands in the watch retail sector, will unveil a series of limited-edition commemorative watches in conjunction with some of the industry’s most recognized watchmakers to commemorate its golden jubilee in 2022. On November 4th, Cartier will unveil a special 10-piece limited-edition Baignoire Allongée to celebrate the watch retailer’s golden jubilee.

Since the mid-19th century, Cartier has been at the forefront of creativity and innovation, and in many instances, a trailblazer in the world of jewellery and watchmaking. Through a local agent, Cortina Watch began selling Cartier’s creations in the late 1970s, where its jewellery timepieces were very sought after. From the debut of Jewellery Time, Cortina Watch’s flagship high jewellery watchmaking exhibition in 2000, Cartier has been a frequent collaborator of the event.  Mr Jeremy Lim, CEO of Cortina Watch, says, “Cartier is one of the most iconic watchmaking and jewellery houses in the world, and it has been a genuine privilege to have been a part of their illustrious history, and to have shared such a close partnership throughout our years in the industry. Cortina Watch is thrilled to present the special edition timepiece that Cartier has created for this monumental year, and we look forward to stepping into the future with Cartier and continue to reach milestones together, especially with the upcoming collaboration at our updated retail space.”

Cécile Naour, CEO of Cartier Southeast Asia & Oceania, congratulated Cortina Watch on this milestone – “Cartier has journeyed with Cortina Watch for a few decades, with many amazing achievements. From collaborating on the Jewellery Time series launched in 2000, expanding our luxury retail watchmaking presence in Singapore, pioneering a partnership in Malaysia, to developing a professional watch-passionate team. In another milestone, Cortina Watch Raffles City will soon be welcoming clients in a renovated Cartier retail environment. Here’s to a memorable 50th anniversary, Cortina Watch, and to many more years of success.”

Baignoire Allongée MM Cortina Watch Golden Jubilee Edition

The evocatively named Baignoire is a cult Cartier object. The story begins in 1912, when Louis Cartier took the traditional round watch shape and elongated it. His stylistic research culminated in two straight, parallel lines joined by two curves, which formed the shape of a bathtub (baignoire in French) – hence its name.

The 1960s marked a second highlight in the history of the Baignoire watch. Swaying to the beat of “Swinging London”, the Baignoire Allongée saw the light of day in the workshops of Cartier London. The Baignoire Allongée was an oversized watch that stretched across women’s wrists, combining excessive chic with supreme simplicity. This definitive watch exudes style and character while hugging the contours of the wrist.

In 2019, the Maison relaunched the Baignoire and Baignoire Allongée. Like a fixation, the Baignoire watch brings forth new desires, such as the yearning to give its exuberant elegance texture and relief. Adding substance and texture to this extraordinary elegance, as daring design creates an extravagant bezel.

For the 50th anniversary of Cortina Watch, Cartier has created an exclusive edition of the emblematic Baignoire Allongée. The case is crafted in pink gold, with matching sword-shaped hands and ardillon buckle. On the opaline dial are brown Arabic numerals with ‘50’ highlighted in red, in place of ‘5’. The bezel and crown are set with diamonds, and on the back case is an engraving of the words “Cortina Watch Golden Jubilee”, marking this joyous occasion.

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Organon continues to drive equality and empower women globally with Her Promise, Our Purpose campaign and new mural

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Ambassador Robert F. Godec, U.S. Ambassador in Thailand (center), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tavida Kamolvej, Deputy Governor of Bangkok (third from right), and a delegation from Organon (Thailand) led by Mr. Koen C. Kruijtbosch, Managing Director of Organon (Thailand) Ltd. (third from left), attended the event to honor all parties for the Her Promise, Our Purpose campaign.

Organon (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a leading pharmaceutical company for women’s health, today continued its commitment to empower women globally with the launch of a new artwork as part of the “Her Promise, Our Purpose” campaign. The campaign, held in countries such as the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, Brazil, and now Thailand, commissions murals in each market to reflect the unique perspectives of its local artist, unified by the common goal of addressing the unfulfilled health needs of women around the world. 

For Thailand, Organon partnered with the Embassy of the United States in Thailand, Ministry of Public Health, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, and UN Women to create an artwork under the theme “We are Tomorrow” featuring on the wall of the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Bangkok, Thailand. 

The mural was designed and painted by the well known female artist of Thai descent Ms. Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya, as well as U.S. Ambassador Robert F. Godec; Bangkok Governor Dr. Chadchart Sittipunt; Ms. Siriporn Rathee from UN Women; Ms. Patima Hirisajja from Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health, and Mr. Koen C. Kruijtbosch, Managing Director of Organon (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Students from Suan Lumphini School and the BMA Governor’s son Mr. Sanpiti Sittipunt also participated in its creation.

“We are Tomorrow” is a mural project under Organon’s campaign Her Promise, Our Purpose, which aims to inspire women around the world through collaborations with local artists through paintings on the walls.

Mr. Koen C. Kruijtbosch, Managing Director of Organon (Thailand) Co. Ltd., said, “Paintings are a powerful medium for raising awareness and driving social change. We want to create more awareness regarding women’s health issues and promote cooperation across many sectors, particularly for access to birth control and family planning. Women should have the choice to make an informed decision about their “planned pregnancy” to reduce “unintended pregnancies,” which is a great concern in society. Organon is committed to working with all sectors to support access to contraception, as well as sharing useful knowledge and information to 100 million women in low-to-middle-income countries – encompassing more than 70 countries around the world by 2030. If this can be achieved, we can prevent 120 million unintended pregnancies, 2.1 million infant deaths, and over 250,000 deaths from pregnancy.” 

Ms. Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya shared that “This artwork depicts brave women and LGBTQ communities, looking at the horizon with bright, sparkling eyes. They are creating a new space, an avenue to work for a brighter future together, amidst blossoming flowers and a clear sky full of hope. This mural was inspired by conversations with artists, women, and LGBT youth, who discussed the meaning of perseverance for independent authority, changes, safety, knowledge, respect, and social involvement. These are what we want for Thai women. This mural conveys this vision for Thai society, which everyone can appreciate and support.”

The mural “We are Tomorrow” was completed on November 12, 2022. To celebrate this commitment to women, Organon, together with the Embassy of the United States in Thailand, organized an event to thank all parties involved in the campaign at the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Thailand. The event was honored by the presence of U.S. Ambassador to Thailand Robert F. Godec; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tavida Kamolvej, Deputy Governor of Bangkok, and Mr. Koen C. Kruijtbosch, Managing Director of Organon (Thailand) Co. Ltd. Organon also displayed the artwork “We are Tomorrow” to the world at the International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) 2022, held on 14-17 November 2022 at the Peach International Convention Center, Chonburi, to increase awareness of the Her Promise, Our Purpose campaign.

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Dtac business Launches a 5G Mobile Private Network Built on AWS to Drive Digital Transformation for Thai Businesses

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2022

New 5G MPN services can help retailers, manufacturers and logistics players improve supply chain automation

dtac business launched a 5G Mobile Private Network (5G MPN) today with an aim to transform supply chains for Thai businesses, including those in the retail, manufacturing and logistics industries as they transition into “Industry 4.0“

Industry 4.0—also known as the Smart Factory—refers to the incorporation of advanced technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning (ML), cloud and edge computing, smart sensors, and more into industrial production processes.  5G MPN is the glue that connects all devices that contribute to supply chain automation operated by real-time big data processing.

dtac business’ 5G MPN is ready to support businesses in their digital transformation and drive efficiency in their operations. Built on Amazon Web Services (AWS), the 5G MPN is equipped with three core solutions at the edge: IoT, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and ML. The 5G MPN is a dedicated 5G core system using a private 5G core designed for optimized integration with edge computing using dtac’s 26GHz spectrum on 5G connectivity, along with local core systems for data processing. This combination offers high reliability, low latency, and superior security.

Sadat Ibne Zaman, Chief Business Officer, Total Access Communication PLC or dtac, said, “The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed Thai retailers and logistics industries. 5G MPN can help businesses realize the efficiencies and cost savings of Industry 4.0 by helping warehouses and distribution centers quickly adapt to changes. With the scalability and flexibility of cloud computing solutions, we can easily enable our customers to adopt advanced technologies, such as IoT and automation with robotics, to meet digital transformation demands and boost Thai businesses’ competitive advantage.”

dtac business used AWS, the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, to design and offer three digital solutions for the Thai market:

Robotics Automation – a solution to automate warehouse and distribution facilities with robots handling the goods connected to 5G MPN. The automated warehouse and distribution facilities can significantly improve efficiency and accuracy while minimizing injury risks for human workers.

Predictive Maintenance – this solution features machine learning connected to 5G MPN to detect errors in warehousing and distribution equipment, as well as providing predictive maintenance for the entire process. The solution uses Monitron sensors connected to 5G MPN in a Massive IoT configuration to monitor the vibration and/ or temperature of the equipment. Data from all connected equipment is centrally processed at a control center using machine learning that can alert operators in case of any errors for preventative maintenance to prevent unwanted downtime.

Video Analytics – smart video cameras connected to 5G MPN can assist in warehousing management in various applications, such as intrusion detection, which are especially beneficial for high-value assets. Real-time monitoring can enhance security and minimize incidents and loss.  AWS provides the 5G edge infrastructure for independent software vendors to run their video analytics software.

Vatsun Thirapatarapong, Country Manager, Thailand, AWS, said, “Digital transformation and Industry 4.0, powered by private 5G, can aid businesses in boosting their competitive advantages and economic recovery efforts. With the Thai economy predicted to fully recover from the pandemic, there may be an opportunity for businesses to double down on digitalization and boost their competitive advantage.  Powered by AWS, dtac business is building secure and scalable software-driven networks that can enable businesses to simplify operations, and reinvent the customer experience to accelerate innovation that can unlock economic growth.”

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Discover unique dining experience at ONESIAM with a myriad of 10 new world-famous restaurants

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2022

ONESIAM a synergy of global destinations including Siam Paragon, Siam Center, and Siam Discovery, delivers an enticing dining experience with a myriad of dining options and an appealing introduction of over 10 new world-famous restaurants. ONESIAM is recognized as leading world-class dining destination and as a top-of-mind destination for locals and international visitors.

Siam Paragon, the ‘World Class Food Destination,’ features a dining haven at Gourmet Garden Zone on G floor. As one of the most-sought after location for leading restaurants operators, dining experience at Siam Paragon is a true delight. Siam Paragon is introducing a number of brand-new premium restaurants, staring with premium Japanese sukiyaki and shabu shabu at Nabezo Premium.  Originated in Japan, the restaurant offer its Premium line exclusively in Thailand. On offer are top quality A5 Grade Omi-Gyu Beef, X-Wagyu Beef (Japanese F1 Beef), Buri fish, and Kurobuta pork to enjoy with the taste of uniquely authentic Japanese hot pot. Straight down from London to Siam Paragon is Burger & Lobster. This world-famous restaurant and one of the most sough-after eateries in London makes the most out of their prime quality ingredients, serving fresh and delicious lobster menus like Canadian Lobsters, Lobster Rolls and varieties of satisfying premium burgers like Beef Burger.  

Premium Korean BBQ restaurant Maple Tree House will soon open its first Bangkok outpost Maple Tree House BKK at Siam Paragon, G floor. The restaurant offers traditional Korean BBQ experience, a Samgyupsal style, with superb quality menus in a contemporary setting. The dining zone on  4 Floor will indulge food lovers with new all-you-can-eat restaurants. Oishi Grand offers a wide selection of Japanese dishes made from selected quality ingredients in an elevated all-you-can-eat style. Customers will enjoy, sashimi and sushi imported from top fish market, made fresh for each serving. In addition, experience the first and only ‘Fine Dining Buffet’ exclusively at Siam Paragon at “Wisdom International Buffet,”  the Crown Buffet 9,999++” offers wide selections of international menus with top quality ingredients sourced from across the globe. 

Siam Center now brings together popular eateries to its new Vibrant Eatery Avenue on 2 floor, ranging from spicy papaya salad or Som Tam to Taiwanese dessert café. TumTum offers tempting hot and spicy North-Eastern Thai menus like Som Tam or papaya salad while Plern Pung serves choices of casual but delicious Thai dishes ranging from rice menus to noodles. 

“La Meow” is a Hunan Sichuan-style Chinese restaurant by IRON CHEF THAILAND Chef Feng Jun who creates magic in every dish. Whether it’s stir-fried mala, mala soup, fried chicken with Sichuan peppers, stir-fried beef with pickled chili, beer-boiled fish, or braised pork belly in Hunan red sauce, these all are not-to-be-missed dishes. Level down the spiciness with some sweet desserts from Switzerland “Ronnies Macaron.” Find flourless macarons made with premium-grade almonds blended in perfect proportions, giving a unique fragrance and signature chewy texture. The colorful macarons come with light cream filling that adds a perfect level of slight sweetness to their flavor, best to enjoy with a cup of hot tea or coffee. Cafe hopper will love the dessert menu from “ERR” (Er), a chic Taiwanese-style cafe serving refreshing and delectable Bingsu and Baoping. Featured also are Fire Dragon Taiwan tea, peanut butter tea, or the first nitro cold brew drink in Thailand —  all brought to serve delight satisfaction at Siam Center. 

Experience deliciousness and exquisite dining from world-famous and most popular restaurants at ONESIAM and enjoy special dining promotions at Siam Paragon, Siam Center, and Siam Discovery. Get a Siam Gift Card worth 100 Baht for a minimum of 800 Baht spent, (limited quota) from today until 27 November 2022. For further information, log on to Facebook: ONESIAM, Application: ONESIAM SuperApp, Tel. 02-610-8000.