Three ex-winners led by red-hot Chanettee Wannasaen are up for the stableford challenge as they launch their actions in the Bt3million Thailand Mixed hosted by TrustGolf at the Thana City Country Club on Thursday.
The teen prodigy who has scooped all titles on all three Thailand Mixed series this year will be put to the test by the inaugural champion Arpichaya Yubul and veteran Chapchai Nirat, a winner in the Chiang Mai meet last year, in the fourth circuit of the mixed tournament which introduces the stableford format for the first time.
“I’m happy to be back on this tour again. Every time that I play at home, my goal is to finish in the top 10. Now, I’m not 100% physically but I will try to give my best this week,” said Chanettee who will compete in her first event after a two-week break due to sickness.
“I didn’t practise much because of my illness. But earlier, I spent a month in Europe and I was quite happy with my form there as I could cope with the weather and the course conditions there better than I did last year. At least I won a challenger tournament in the UK,” said Chanettee who, with her ranking inside the top 400, was exempt for the LPGA Q School in the first stage. She automatically earns a spot in the second stage due in October.
Arpichaya, who won the first Thailand Mixed last year, is excited to compete in the stableford format again after signing off at a tied 23rd in the Trust Golf Asian Mixed Stableford Challenge at Siam Country Club, Waterside Course in April. “This format is quite a challenge for me as if you make a bogey or a birdie, that will make a big difference. I used to compete in this competition format before in the Asian Mixed event before and it was quite fun. Like Chanettee, Arpichaya will take part in the LPGA Q-School second stage after settling at joint 7th in the first stage last week.
“The first LPGA Q-School was a good test for me. I had to bear with around 41 degree condition and had to stay patient throughout the competition. Having a good putting game really helped me out there,” said Arpichaya.
Chapchai, the 39-year-old player who won the Thailand Mixed title alongside his best buddy Prom Meesawat in Chiang Mai last year, hopes to add a new trophy to his cabinet. “I’m feeling more confident now after competing in many tournaments so far this year. I’ve been working hard these days especially on some techniques. At this point, I have my eyes firmly fixed on winning every tournament that I enter,” said Chapchai whose target is also to be invited to compete in an LIV Golf event in the future.
Meanwhile in the qualifying competition on Monday, Sunantarek Wetchakama scored eight points to come on top of the leader’s board, with Pornphat Luchutaskul following second with seven point.
The Thailand Mixed is organised by TrustGolf, an indoor training center with advanced technology. It is supported by the Sports Authority of Thailand, the National Sports Development Fund, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Bangkok Bank, B.Grimm Company, Bond Holdings, AISPLAY, Bridgestone, Trust Pharmacy, Trust Live Streaming, Adidas Golf, the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration and Thana City Country Club.
Fans can watch live coverage of the third Thailand Mixed either on AIS Play APP and TrustGolf Facebook and Youtube.
Manchester United produced an utterly unexpected 2-1 victory over rivals Liverpool in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Monday (August 22) to turn fan protests against the club’s owners into a rare night of celebration.
United’s vastly improved performance for their first points of the campaign, thanks to goals from Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford, left Juergen Klopp’s Liverpool without a victory from their opening three games and with just two points.
It was the first win for United’s Dutch manager Erik ten Hag, who was rewarded for his decision to leave Cristiano Ronaldo and club captain Harry Maguire on the bench.
In the aftermath of last week’s humiliating 4-0 loss at Brentford, it has been a week of major question marks over the club’s owners, the Florida-based Glazer family, and many fans marched to the ground in protest ahead of the kick-off calling for them to sell the club.
United’s transfer failings have also been criticised but before the match started their new arrival from Real Madrid, Casemiro, was unveiled to the fans, although the welcoming applause threatened to be drowned out by anti-Glazer chants.
That strange juxtaposition of support and protest remained throughout the game but United’s display, their best in over a year, defined the night.
Sancho put the hosts ahead in the 16th minute, showing great composure as he collected a pull-back from Anthony Elanga, left James Milner on his backside and then slotted the ball into the bottom corner.
Christian Eriksen was denied a second for Ten Hag’s side with a curling free-kick which Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker touched away from the top corner but United extended their lead after the break.
A mistake by Jordan Henderson allowed substitute Anthony Martial to send Rashford clear and the England forward kept his cool to slot past Alisson in the 53rd minute for his first league goal since January.
Henderson was part of a weakened midfield with James Milner and Harvey Elliott but Liverpool were below par all over the field.
They did however pull a goal back in the 81st minute when Fabio Carvalho’s shot was parried by David De Gea only for Mohamed Salah to react quickly and nod in the loose ball.
There was plenty for Ten Hag to be encouraged by, particularly Rashford’s return to scoring form, but he will surely be delighted with the positive performances of two of his new signings.
Lisandro Martinez was outstanding in the centre of defence alongside the recalled Raphael Varane, while Tyrell Malacia, picked ahead of Luke Shaw at left back, was tenacious throughout.
There were some late nerves for the home side after Liverpool’s goal but they held firm and the United fans, who had begun the night chanting against their owners, the Glazer family, went home in celebratory mood.
The Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University is successful in replicating mangosteen peel extract! Treatment for Intestinal Inflammation in humans and animals.
The Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University has researched and replicated “Hydroxy-xanthones”, the vital extracts rich in antioxidants found in mangosteen peels that kill germs and halt infections in the intestinal mucosa.
It hopes to expand to include health products for humans and animals in the future.
Not only is “Mangosteen,” the queen of Thai fruits, a delicious and healthy fruit, but its peel is also abundant with beneficial extracts.
In the old days, local wisdom deemed mangosteen peel as a good cure for upset stomachs, inflammation on the skin, and cure wounds in animals.
Today, there have been efforts to apply mangosteen peel extracts to various medicines and products such as plasters, gels, and surgical masks.
The benefits of mangosteen peel are even greater. Associate Professor Dr Suthasinee Poonyachoti of the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University has recently been successful in developing a substance that replicates the chemical structure of mangosteen peel extract that helps stall leakages in the intestine.
Aside from its health benefits, the extract reduces the need for medication for both humans and animals.
Xanthones – a natural substance in the mangosteen peel rich with benefits
Research on mangosteen peel enabled Suthasinee to discover Xanthones, a substance in the Flavanol group that is effective in combatting or halting various types of inflammation with qualities such as anti-cancer, anti-bacterial, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-malarial and anti-oxidant.
With Xanthones’ ability to reduce inflammation and destroy bacteria, a research project in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University was launched to develop and extract Xanthones in the form of Hydroxy Xanthones or HDX with the highest efficacy for the health of humans and animals.
“Extractions of mangosteen peels have brought about a variety of substances both beneficial and harmful. Moreover, they must go through a rather complicated process and we cannot control the quality of the extracts since it is dependent upon factors such as planting methods, use of fertilizer, climate, care, etc.” Dr Suthasinee enumerated how the research project came about.
“We chose the method of analysis and sought to mimic the chemical structure of Xanthones from mangosteen peels, giving us the desired essential extracts which are easier to apply directly as part of adjuvants in medicines, foods, and other products and to control their efficacy in the best manner possible.”
Leaky Gut Syndrome – a cause of disease in both humans and animals The leaky gut syndrome can lead to many diseases especially septicemia that can be hidden in our bodies. This happens when there is an abnormality in the functions of the intestines and the microvilli.
“If you can imagine how the cells in the microvilli work. They line up next to each other and are responsible for screening and controlling toxic substances, and bacteria that enter the bloodstream. When inflammation occurs, the cells cannot line up next to each other and function like a fortress, which makes it possible for toxic or foreign substances to enter the bloodstream. The condition is dangerous and must be treated before it is too late,” she explained.
A leaky gut does not always show any symptoms or if it does it could affect other physical ailments such as overtiredness, fatigue, headaches, or other body aches without any clear indication of the causes.
“The cause is not clear but hypothesized to be the result of stress. If the symptom occurs in human beings, they can consult physicians right away. However, if this occurs in animals, it is harder to tell if they are sick.”
Developing HDX into health products for humans and animals This research is at the experimental stage to determine the quality of HDX’s performance. It has been used in pig farms first before being experimented on human beings and larger and more diverse types of animals.
As Suthasinee concluded, “In the future, HDX will experiment in adjuvants in a variety of products like medicines and food items to improve the quality of life of both humans and animals.”
We all yearn for a home and a sense of belonging. But it’s not so easy to find. Many may have a roof over their heads but lack the warmth of a safe home. Others may be surrounded by people but miss out on a nurturing community that brings out the best in them.
For Anek “Ped” Kaeopha, the 42-year-old owner of Numprig Baanchan, finding his true home and community has been a long and winding journey, involving a life of crime, time in prison, and redemption and an exciting new career.
Born in Bangkok, he grew up in a broken home in Bang Phlat Nai Community. He was first exposed to illicit drugs at the tender age of 10 when he had a job accompanying a sand truck driver from his neighbourhood to a sand yard in Bang Bua Thong. It was a job that paid just 2 baht per trip, and while riding in the truck, Anek saw the driver take amphetamine pills (nicknamed “pills for workaholics” in Thai). Anek was too young to realize back then that the pills were illegal and dangerous.
Anek himself became a drug abuser when he was in Mathayom 1 or the first year of secondary education. Impetuous, wild and filled with anger, he got carried away with bullying, stealing, sniffing glue and finally, persuaded by friends, taking methamphetamines.
Caught in a Vicious Cycle of Drugs
Anek became a drug peddler by the time he started Mathayom 2. At first, he just sold small amounts to his neighbours in order to pay for his own drug consumption. But during a long school break, he started working full-time as a drug dealer. Soon enough, he moved beyond peddling and started helping with moving drugs in bulk. By the age of 14, he was regularly using violence to get what he wanted.
His life of crime was interrupted when his first drug ring was busted. But even though he stopped selling drugs, he could not kick his own addiction. Anek went on to lead a gang of vocational students, and instead of attending class, his gang would gather and drink in front of schools. In the afternoons, they would jump on public buses and rob passengers together. The ill-gotten money was then spent on liquor and narcotics
Anek’s drug habit continued to spiral out of control. In 1997, a methamphetamine tablet was sold for just 25 baht, so he became addicted quite easily. His addiction was so unmanageable that he agreed to work for a drug trafficker. This association led to legal trouble eventually, and Anek was convicted of drug offences and spent two and a half years at Thonburi Remand Prison.
“When I was first imprisoned, I was so scared. I cried and lost all of my appetites,” Anek tells dtacblog.
After serving out his first jail term, he left prison intending to start a new life but soon discovered how difficult that would be. He started out selling steamed Chinese chive dumplings and noodles with fish balls, but rogue gangs who had heard about his notoriety approached him with offers of work. Anek finally took an offer from a gang to manage a long-distance van stand, where he would handle any problems the stand faced. And since van drivers also took “pills for workaholics”, Anek quickly started taking drugs again.
In and Out of Jail Six Times
In his younger years, Anek had a big reputation among gangsters, who admired him for his drug trafficking and violent encounters. His drug abuse, however, took a toll on his health. He became so emaciated that he caught the eye of the police. In a span of just 45 days, he was arrested three times, and eventually convicted of drug offences a second time.
“My second was not my last. I would end up serving five more jail terms on top of the many arrests. I could not count them all because after serving a jail term, I would be out for a month before going back in again. Repeated jail terms didn’t make me flinch anymore. I became accustomed to living inside prison. I was like the son of the Corrections Department,” Anek says in a joking voice, but his eyes reveal the weight of those dark times.
When Anek walked out of jail for the sixth time, after a nine-month term, he felt hopeless. He had nowhere to go – no home and no one to stand by his side. Everywhere he went, people threw water and hurled abuses at him.
“I didn’t really want to walk out of jail because I didn’t know where to turn. Inside the prison, I had a place to sleep and food to eat. But once I was outside, I would be all alone without money or family,” Anek recounts his desperation.
Finally, he decided to call the House of Blessing Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps former inmates reintegrate into society through vocational training and other support. After Anek’s initial phone call, the House of Blessing Foundation sent a car to pick him up from his old community.
“Have you eaten yet?” This was the first question Anek was asked by a member of the House of Blessing Foundation staff. It was a simple question, but to Anek, this rare gesture of care meant the world. No one had asked him that since his release. His old neighbours usually greeted him with, “How long before you’re back in jail this time?” His neighbours’ jabs made him feel worthless and tempted to return to drug dealers. But something shifted when he arrived at the House of Blessing Foundation.
No Looking Back, Only Forward
Although the foundation does not give its residents any money, it provides housing, food, and basic necessities. The foundation’s programs also offer vocational opportunities, which former inmates would normally rarely have access to. Best of all, Anek found a friendly community at the foundation, and seniors readily extended moral support and advice to him.
During Anek’s time at the foundation, his old boss from his drug-dealing days visited one day out of the blue and invited him to rejoin his old gang.
“To be frank, I was somewhat tempted. I had never turned down this man before. It would have taken just one step to reunite with him and my old life. But when I thought of my life in prison, the fierce competition to be a boss there, and the feeling of looking up at the sky without any future to look forward to, I was hesitant. I did not want to end up with that old life. I wanted to be independent,” Anek recalls with tears welling up in his eyes.
The foundation’s staff noticed what was happening and came forward to end the meeting. And just like that, Anek stayed and has been with the foundation ever since. Through the personal-development training offered here, he has learned how to resist temptation and cherish his freedom. Anek understands that a free man enjoys the freedom of thought and is free to design his own life.
New Opportunities Through the Online World
It has been more than 3 years since Anek joined the House of Blessing Foundation. During this period, he played a vital role in running the foundation’s Hero Cricket Farm. Initially, this farm operated inside a makeshift hut and sold crickets to workers at just 30 baht per bag. But after Anek joined the farm, its operations improved. Crickets are now fried and sold for added value. Anek’s efforts have helped the farm achieve the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) standard, and he has even launched the Numprig Baanchan brand.
He explains that although crickets are considered an alternative protein source, selling crickets does not make business sense as people do not consume them on a daily basis. Processed food such as Thai chili paste, or numprig, with crickets, is more lucrative as it is a new product in the market and faces less competition.
Since capital was limited, the foundation staff advised him to set up an online presence rather than a physical store, which needs a higher investment. But online commerce isn’t easy either, requiring diverse digital and marketing skills.
“I could not sell any products online in the beginning,” Anek says. “But after dtac Net for Living stepped in, we got our own coach. We learned online-selling techniques such as product photography, interesting photo presentation, and setting up a Google Business Profile. And those techniques really work.”
Anek had an additional challenge at the foundation’s cricket farm project. His key responsibility was to pitch to donors and acquire additional funding for the farm. Many donors had detailed questions, such as “Why do crickets make that sound,” and “What do the sounds mean?” After his first pitch, he spent three full months studying cricket behaviour to ensure that people’s investments were worthwhile. Eventually, he was able to secure sufficient funding and achieve his goal of a Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certified cricket farm.
It’s still early days for Numprig Baanchan, but as of now, the brand sells 100-200 cans of chilli paste per month. Some customers have even ordered them in big lots for reselling. The main distribution channel for Numprig Baanchan is an online platform developed with the help of dtac Net for Living. Thanks to dtac Net for Living’s coaches, the brand has successfully established an online presence.
When asked whether he is proud of himself today, Anek tells dtacblog, “I am super proud.” His voice choked with emotion, he continues, “I am always proud to be a part of this farm. I am very proud of my job.”
By turning down his old boss’s offer that day, Anek embarked on a new and purposeful journey. Despite the challenges of his personal- and business-development training – as well as the temptations of his old life – he has kept going and embraced opportunities offered by the foundation. For his next goal, Anek has drawn up a long-term plan to produce crickets for factories and to start exporting within the next three to five years. In the meantime, he has taught others how to raise crickets for a living.
“Thanks to the opportunities I’ve received, I realize the value of life and the kindness of humans. My lifestyle has changed completely,” Anek says. “As I no longer try to get everything I want, cursing and anger have disappeared. People in my old community now invite me to meals. I enjoy get-togethers with friends. I am accepted and recognized as the New Me.”
The Portugal Golden Visa Investment Seminar is coming to Bangkok on September 10 and 11. Secure your spot at the free event here or keep reading to learn more about the benefits of the Portugal golden visa program.
The Portugal golden visa program launched a decade ago, and it remains among the most popular options to this day. That’s because the scheme boasts a proven track record of success without some of the problems similar EU-based programs have encountered over the years.
There are many benefits to the Portugal golden visa program that make it a good opportunity for those in Thailand. Firstly, holding one allows you to live, work or study throughout all EU countries should you apply for citizenship after five years.
This makes it ideal for several groups. For starters, those with business interests in Europe can take advantage of visa-free entry to Portugal along with a visa exemption for travel through the Schengen Area. You will have the ability to work legally in Portugal during the first five years of the program with this being extended to the entire EU should you successfully apply for citizenship.
Family considerations are another benefit of the Portugal golden visa program. Dependent family members can obtain permanent Portuguese residency and/or citizenship. This means your partner will enjoy the same ease of travel benefits while children have access to EU schooling.
A recent change to the program now means you can be granted citizenship without needing to physically reside in Portugal for a long period each year.
Finally, there is the property investment aspect of the Portugal golden visa program. You aren’t simply purchasing real estate to acquire a visa. Several options are available that offer rental income generation potential.
For example, it’s possible to purchase a turnkey investment property throughout the Algarve as part of the Portugal golden visa program. These tap into the region’s popularity with visitors and have been designed with providing owners a return on investment.
Learn more about the benefits of the Portugal golden visa program
The Portugal Golden Visa Investment Seminar in Bangkok is the best place to learn more about these benefits. There will be several guest speakers during the event to provide insights and advice. You’ll hear about recent changes to the scheme and be treated to an exclusive preview of eligible investment properties. Legal and immigration consultation with international and local experts will also be available along with Thai, Mandarin, Cantonese and English-speaking agents.
A special discount of 10 percent will be provided for the first 10 units at the Portugal Golden Visa Investment Seminar in Bangkok as well. You can secure your golden visa with a down payment as little as EUR15,000 on the day.
Best of all, the Portugal Golden Visa Investment Seminar is free to attend. Advanced registration is required, however. It will take place at Grande Centre Point Terminal 21 on September 10 and 11. Parking is available, and the hotel can be reached from the BTS Asoke Station and MRT Sukhumvit Station. Click here to reserve your spot: https://contact.dotpropertygroup.com/portugal-golden-visa/
For more information, please contact Jade Chan from Dot Property at 065-512-9204 or jade@dotpropertygroup.com
The new GQ Cool Tech briefs feature five pieces of soft mesh that provide a breathable surface for your briefs area, making it 2°C cooler. The ‘GQ Easy Access’ pouch also grants you convenient access with just one hand.
‘GQ Quick Dry’ technology helps minimise dampness (Sports model only), while ‘GQ Pouch’ keeps everything in place with no friction (All-Day Secure model only).
During the past 2-3 years, Thailand faced challenges brought about by the Covid-19 global health crisis. As the world evolved from this crisis, Thailand also needed to undergo a significant transformation in the education system, economy and society, and the fast-changing job and labour market.
In order to successfully make reforms in such industries as manufacturing, business, service, education, public health, public administration, etc., employers must look to recruit staff with new and special skills to tackle the latest technologies to effectively and efficiently drive their organizations.
ManpowerGroup Thailand, established in 1998, is underpinning its three major brand solutions: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions to provide a 360-degree service in recruiting permanent, temporary or contract basis talents; delivering impactful outsourcing solutions for all staff levels; visa and work permit professional employment service, payroll outsourcing and ‘outplacement’ program, which is specially designed for any employee who has to go through lay-off or sudden unemployment, among other services.
ManpowerGroup’s Manpower solution is the core of the group’s business and focuses on contingent and permanent recruitment. Experis solution delivers in-demand talent for mission-critical positions within IT, finance and engineering. Talent Solutions helps organizations address their complex workforce needs from talent attraction to acquisition to upskilling, development and retention.
“Through these three brand solutions, we connect people to meaningful work across a wide range of skills and industries and deliver total recruitment solutions including Sales & Marketing, Manufacturing, IT, Accounting and Finance, Customer Service, Medical and Health Service, Human Resources, among others. We use validated methodology and process to enable us to supply the skilled and quality people to meet our client’s needs,” Lilly Ngamtrakulpanit, Country Manager Thailand, ManpowerGroup.
ManpowerGroup Thailand is one of 75 offices of ManpowerGroup, the leading global workforce solutions company which helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing and managing the talent that enables them to win.
The Group develops innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talents while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills.
For more information, please check out www.manpowerthailand.com or call 02 171 2399; or email: recruitmentthailand@manpower.co.th; LINE OA: @manpowergroup.th; FB: manpowergroupThailand.
About ManpowerGroup Thailand
ManpowerGroup Thailand is a wholly owned subsidiary of ManpowerGroup. Established in March 1998, it is a leading provider of solutions and insights for a wide range of industries in Thailand. There is a total of 6 offices in Thailand: Silom, Sathorn, Bangna, Cholburi, Songkhla and Lampoon. The company provides an all-encompassing service including Executive Recruitment, Permanent Recruitment, Temporary & Contract Recruitment, Outsourcing, Payroll Outsourcing, Visa & Work Permit, Outplacement as well as Japanese Service.
ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions – creates substantially more value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity – as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year – all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.
Bangkok, August 23, 2022 – Bitkub Blockchain Technology, Bitkub chain developer and blockchain total solution provider, and BKFC Thailand, a premier bare knuckle fighting organization sign MOU agreement and announce the new non-fungible token (NFT) collection to digitize the iconic moments using blockchain technology.
BKFC is a premier bare knuckle fighting organization that will bring you the best and most exiting fights. The Broughton Ruleset and signature BKFC Squared Circle have come together to create a uniquely exhilarating fighting experience. Bitkub Blockchain Technology and BKFC Thailand will use blockchain technology to digitize the moments and highlights of the athletes and turn them into NFT.
BKFC Thailand’s NFT will be authentic and unique because they are minted using blockchain technology on Bitkub Chain. Fans can enjoy collecting the most iconic moments from BKFC Thailand history from the inside and outside of the squared circle.
“As the owner of a leading digital asset company in Thailand, I believe that this is a good start for combat sports industry. This cooperation will apply blockchain technology to BKFC’s athletes and allow the fans to get closer to their favorite fighters. Fans can collect NFT and add more value to Thai boxing,” said Jirayut Srupsrisopa, founder and Group CEO of Bitkub Capital Group Holdings Co., Ltd.
“I truly believe that this cooperation will strengthen the Bitkub Chain’s ecosystem especially among users who are passionate about combat sports. By applying blockchain technology, this will allow fans to enjoy collecting the iconic moments and add more utility to the NFT,” Passakorn Pannok, CEO of Bitkub Blockchain Technology Co., Ltd. said.
“We are forward thinking company and we are moving into the future. So, to work with Bitkub is fantastic to adopt the tech space and it is something that we are really excited about. I really feel delighted when fans are waiting for the QR Code. It is not only to capture the moment, but our NFT can also create more utility as well,” Nick Chapman, CEO of BKFC Thailand said.
“I believe that fans can have a chance to interact with special and iconic moments especially the knockout gestures from our athletes. This could generate more value to the Thai boxing as well,” Vathanai Vathanakul, CEO of BKFC Thailand said.
(Bangkok, August 23, 2022) – Thai Prime Minister H.E. General Prayut Chan-o-cha bestows the prestigious “Prime Minister Awards – Thailand Cybersecurity Excellence Award 2022” from the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) to Mr. Abel Deng, Chief Executive Officer of Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd., at a ceremony event held at Santi Maitri Building Government House.
The event was chaired by officials and representatives from both public and private organizations.
At the award ceremony, Thai Prime Minister Prayut congratulated several organizations, including Huawei, on winning the award. He expressed his appreciation for Huawei’s work in cultivating cybersecurity talent, sharing cybersecurity knowledge and skills, and promoting cybersecurity awareness and capabilities in Thailand.
This prestigious distinction reflects Huawei Thailand’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and leadership in information security, as well as raising awareness on cybersecurity and data protection across the country. Over the past 12 months, Huawei Thailand joined a series of cybersecurity-related initiatives, such as ‘Thailand National Cyber Week’ and the ‘Cyber Defense Initiative Conference’, and collaborated with the NCSA for the ‘Thailand Cyber Top Talents 2021’, the first cyber defense competition of its kind in Thailand that gathered together 800 outstanding IT students and personnel. To reinforce the skills of Thailand’s cybersecurity human resources, Huawei also sent a team of Thai representatives to the ‘Cyber SEA Game 2021’ competition that gathered teams from across ASEAN countries. The Thai team was able to achieve first place and was named the best cybersecurity team in ASEAN.
Earlier this year, the Chief Information Security Officers (CISO) at Huawei Thailand was selected for an executive-level cybersecurity training course. Last March, prior to the implementation of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), the company shared its knowledge with various government agencies as well as the private sector. On August 5, 2022, the company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the NCSA to develop and accelerate cybersecurity skills for Thai IT personnel. Plans are underway for 4,000 trainees to benefit from practice-based learning through Huawei’s e-Lab online learning platform, including real infrastructure and hands-on cybersecurity workshops spread out over 3 years, covering the four cyber workforce levels: basic, intermediate, advanced, and expert level.
Thailand’s Cyber Security Awards were created to honor individuals and organizations who make a profound impact on improving the country’s cybersecurity. They are conferred in recognition of their commitment, leadership in their field, and sound business practices and strategies. Huawei Thailand has been recognized for its continuous efforts to address the challenges of new technologies and for updating and sharing its innovative cybersecurity solutions with academic and governmental organizations, as well as private partners.
Mr. Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, Minister of Digital Economy and Society (MDES), congratulated Huawei Thailand and commented on the current cooperation with the IT leader on its latest award: “In today’s digital world, cybersecurity and data protection are vital to Thailand’s development and ensure our country’s journey towards Thailand 4.0. Huawei has been a reliable and dedicated partner, sharing the experience, technologies, and talent cultivation standards it has gained over years of operations.” he said.
General Prachya Chalermwat, Secretary General of the NCSA, said: “Our collaboration with Huawei Thailand, a public-private partnership, is critical in order to establish a globally trusted cyberspace in the country. We are honored to present the ‘Prime Minister Awards – Thailand Cybersecurity Excellence Awards’ to five excellent private companies, including Huawei, as a leading global ICT company and solutions provider. Collaborating with all stakeholders in an open, transparent, and responsible manner will enable everyone to enjoy all the benefits brought by technological advances.”
“It is a great honor and privilege to accept the ‘Prime Minister Awards – Thailand Cybersecurity Excellence Award 2022’ on behalf of Huawei Technologies,” said Mr. Abel Deng, CEO of Huawei Thailand, during the award ceremony. “At Huawei, we value long-term partnerships. We continue to collaborate with government organizations, academic institutions, and partners who share our vision of bringing Thailand to the forefront of the digital age while ensuring the highest possible cybersecurity protection levels. We will continue to help raise awareness and share best security practices and procedures through initiatives such as the ‘Thailand Cyber Top Talents’ and the ‘Cyber SEA Game’ competitions. In line with our policy ‘Grow in Thailand, Contribute to Thailand”, we will make every effort possible and use all available resources to help the country move forward to Thailand 4.0 and become a secure digital hub in the Asia Pacific region.”
Pioneering revolutionary new style of retail format to foster a retail ecosystem that brings nature lovers together to co-create a better world.
Bangkok (August 23, 2022) – Siam Piwat Group, a leading real estate and retail developer, the owner and operator of Siam Paragon, Siam Center, and Siam Discovery, and a joint venture partner of ICONSIAM and Siam Premium Outlets, has marked another milestone of success in its sustainability-led business operations as Ecotopia has been ranked among Asia’s 20 Coolest Retailers by Inside Retail, Asia’s leading retail publication that honors inspiring, distinctive, and innovative brands, in the sustainability/department store category. As a mecca for eco-conscious customers, Ecotopia highlights Siam Piwat’s business model under the strategy of co-creating shared value to bring mutual benefits for all parties.
Ms. Usara Yongpiyakul, Chief Executive Officer – Retail Business Group, Siam Piwat Co., Ltd., said, “We are extremely proud that Ecotopia has made the list of Asia’s 20 Coolest Retailers by Inside Retailers. It’s another achievement of Ecotopia for receiving an international recognition.
“Ecotopia was created with the intention to build a green community and make a difference in the world (Together, We Co-Create a Better World) with various methods and approaches, including reducing waste generation, increasing reuse, looking at nature from a fresh angle, and restoring value to waste. Ecotopia offers a truly comprehensive range of eco-friendly products that can easily find in one place. This ranking marks a vital step in accomplishing our mission to drive sustainability under the concept of co-creating shared value for all, which has been integrated into our business models and daily operations in every project.”
Inside Retail states that Ecotopia is a revolutionary new style of department store which focuses entirely on fostering a retail ecosystem that promotes eco-friendly products designed specifically to address the lifestyle needs of sustainability-minded consumers. Ecotopia not only offers products that are safe for the environment but also shows its customers how to make the most out of them. This includes allowing customers to bring their own containers for refills, educating them on a waste-free kitchen, and providing a venue for eco-workshops where consumers can transform waste into art or materials for organic gardening. As such, Ecotopia has created a community for the eco-conscious that empowers creative minds and promotes resource efficiency in order to ensure sustainable co-existence with nature and make a difference every day.
Located on the 3rd floor of Siam Discovery, Ecotopia boasts products from over 300 eco-friendly brands and is divided into eight major zones: 1) Hygiene – the hub of cleaning products made from natural ingredients or biodegradable materials; 2) Zero Waste – a refill station where customers can bring containers to get their refills; 3) Green – the center of air-filtering plants and gardening equipment; 4) Healthy – the zone featuring healthy food made with organic ingredients; 5) Beautiful – an area where customers can find organic beauty and personal care products with natural essence; 6) Up-cycled – the section featuring products made from recycled materials; 7) Stylish – the hub of organic cotton fashion; and 8) Kind – the zone that offers handicrafts and products made with natural ingredients by local artisans to generate revenue for communities. Ecotopia is also home to exclusive concept stores featured on Asia’s 20 Coolest Retailers list from various countries, including Pop Mart and I Do from China, Musinsa and Gentle Monster from South Korea, Seeson from Vietnam, and Ambush, a Japanese brand that just launched a boutique shop in Shanghai.
Ecotopia’s inclusion on the list of Asia’s 20 Coolest Retailers by Inside Retail testifies to Siam Piwat’s success in driving its business development strategies that focus on being the leader in catering ever-shifting lifestyle needs of new generation and on enabling its businesses to create value to people, communities, society, and the world, in line with the concept of business operations towards sustainability.
