Graduate Students from University of Paris-Saclay Visit Central Group and Learn from the Experts Central Group, one of Thailand’s top retail and service industry companies, recently hosted a group of graduate students from the prestigious University of Paris-Saclay. These bright young minds are enrolled in the Marketing & Sales program at the university, which holds the impressive distinction of being ranked 93rd in the world and 3rd in France by Times Higher Education. During their visit, the students had the opportunity to engage with Central Group’s management team and learn about their strategies, experiences, and best practices in various aspects of the company’s operations. Multicultural Management – Pascal Billaud, Chief People Officer at Central Group, shared his insights on the importance of balancing technical and soft skills for a sustainable cultural management. To achieve this, the key elements of mutual respect, collaborative learning, teamwork, and enjoyable work experiences must be…
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Talented actress Preechaya “Ice” Pongthananikorn has publicly acknowledged that she purchased cyanide online, yet clarified that it was solely for the purpose of preventing monitor lizards from harming her beloved dogs. The 33-year-old star felt compelled to shed light on the situation after her name emerged on a list of 100 buyers who had acquired cyanide from the same source as accused serial killer Sararat “Aem” Rangsiwuthaporn. Preechaya provided further information about the purchase during an appearance on the Lui Chon Khao television program on Channel 8. She emphasized that she had acquired only one bottle of the dangerous chemical, as opposed to the significant quantity reported by some outlets. Moreover, she mentioned that she had not yet opened the package, and expressed her readiness to cooperate with the police regarding the matter. In support of her daughter, Preechaya’s mother, Bang-orn Pongthananikorn, disclosed additional details to the media. According to…
Security officers are diligently guarding a Thailand Post warehouse, where ballots are being prepared for nationwide distribution in anticipation of the upcoming elections. The Election Commission (EC) recently addressed the need for nearly 5 million extra ballots, explaining that they are typically distributed in bound sets of 20, which increases the overall amount needed. Extra ballots are always kept as spares at every one of the 100,000 polling stations spread across the country, according to EC Secretary-General Sawaeng Boonmee’s Facebook post. For the election scheduled on May 14th, there are 52.23 million eligible voters, while approximately 57.2 million ballots have been printed in 2.86 million bound sets, consisting of 20 ballots each. As Mr. Sawaeng clarifies, “The number of printed ballots treated as spare ballots is therefore 4.96 million.” One collection of 20 ballots will be distributed to each of the 100,000 polling stations, which means that 2 million of…
Thailand is bracing for the potential impact of two storms next week, with concerns that they may affect the crucial Election Day, scheduled for May 14. The Climate Change and Disaster Centre at Rangsit University has issued the information regarding the upcoming weather conditions. Cyclone Mocha is currently producing heavy rainfall in the Bay of Bengal, while another tropical depression is forming in the South China Sea near the Philippines, according to the center’s director, Seri Suparatit. The impact of these two storms is expected to be felt in Thailand starting from May 9. Additionally, heat and a low-pressure trough will also contribute to thunderstorms beginning on May 8 in central, eastern, northeastern, and northern regions of the country. In a recent Facebook post, Seri Suparatit highlighted a 30% chance of thunderstorms, especially in the South, on Election Day, May 14. The presence of heavy rainfall on the day could…
Sathit Chamchalaem, a 50-year-old director of the Public Works Division at Khlong Luang municipality in Pathum Thani, was arrested alongside Ekkapot Panyaem, the 53-year-old mayor, after being charged with collusion in demanding and receiving bribes. The arrests were made by the Counter Corruption Division (CCD) and the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission following a complaint lodged by a man who had requested permission for a land fill from the municipality. While the usual fee for a land fill is only 500 baht, the mayor allegedly demanded 50 baht per cubic meter for the 60,000 cubic meters of soil to be used in the land fill, resulting in a total of 3 million baht. The man, fearing repercussions if he refused to pay the bribe, agreed to pay an advance of 500,000 baht to Mr. Sathit, with the remainder to be paid in installments. CCD police initiated an investigation in response to…
High-ranking members of the Democrat Party recently convened at the Thai-Japanese Youth Centre in Din Daeng district of Bangkok to discuss their vision for Thailand’s future transportation infrastructure. During the meeting, Samart Ratchapolsitte, a deputy party leader, announced plans to prioritize the expansion of inter-provincial railways and high-speed rail lines if they manage to join a coalition government after the upcoming election. Ratchapolsitte stressed the urgency of reducing Thailand’s logistics costs, which currently stand at around 14% of the nation’s GDP. In contrast, countries with well-developed railway systems usually experience logistics costs falling within the 8-9% range. Ratchapolsitte also pointed out that Thailand’s current reliance on cars and trucks for transportation is hindering the nation’s progress. Rather, he feels that investing more in railway systems would provide a cheaper and more efficient mode for transportation. As part of the Democrat Party’s grand plan for transportation, they aim to support the…
The newly implemented opening hours at the popular Rot Fai Park now span from 4:30 am to 9:00 pm, allowing locals and visitors alike even more time to enjoy the park’s array of amenities. With its expansive 375-rai (60-hectare) footprint on Kamphaeng Phet 3 Road, the park not only offers dedicated lanes for joggers and cyclists but also features a captivating butterfly garden and insectarium that welcomes guests from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm every day except for Mondays. In a concerted effort to create a haven for the city’s four-legged residents, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has joined forces with BMA’s Department of Environment and Charoen Pokphand Foods to transform a section of Rot Fai Park into an urban sanctuary for pets. This designated area provides pet owners a safe and welcoming space for their furry companions to roam, play, and interact with others, under the condition that specific…
In a recent dialogue titled “Is Thailand Ready for an Ageing Society?”, various political parties discussed their plans and promises to tackle the challenges faced by Thailand’s growing elderly population. With increasing numbers of senior citizens living below the poverty line, each party outlined their respective strategies to provide financial support, healthcare, and work opportunities for older individuals. The Move Forward party, led by Decharut Sukkumnoed, pledged to increase the monthly allowance for senior citizens to 3,000 baht by 2027. They also intend to establish a special fund to allow bedridden seniors to access 24-hour nursing care, as well as community-based treatment centers to ensure convenient medical care for the elderly. Additionally, the party is considering offering support to help individuals clear household debts. The Pheu Thai Party, represented by Theerarat Samrejvanich, aims to improve the 30-baht universal healthcare scheme to facilitate easier access to medical treatment for older individuals.…
The Interior Ministry of Thailand has set an ambitious target to reduce the rate of premature births by 50% and decrease teenage pregnancies through the promotion of preventive measures at the grassroots level. The current rate of preterm births in the country stands at approximately 12% of all births, which is slightly higher than the global average of 11% and significantly higher than China’s rate of about 7%, according to estimates by the World Health Organization. Interior Minister Suttipong Juljarern referenced the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals in a recent meeting, asserting that the ministry aims to achieve good health and well-being, quality education, and reduced inequality. Access to healthcare and prenatal care are crucial for pregnant women, as they can help prevent premature birth. “The ministry expects to reduce premature births by 50% during the 2023-24 fiscal year,” declared Minister Juljarern. He emphasized the importance of promoting prenatal…
The Public Health Ministry has announced the establishment of a new center for Percutaneous Pulmonary Valve Implantation (PPVI) through a collaboration between seven medical institutes. The goal of this partnership is to improve the treatment’s efficiency and reduce the mortality rate for children with congenital heart disease. The medical institutes involved in this venture recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in a ceremony presided over by Public Health Permanent Secretary Opas Karnkawinpong. The institutions that signed the MoU are the Centre of Excellence in Paediatric Cardiology at Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health; the Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra Heart Centre at Songklanagarind Hospital; the Cardiovascular Excellence Centre at Rajavithi Hospital; Central Chest Institute; Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital; Surat Thani Hospital; and Hat Yai Hospital. Since 2011, Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health has been collaborating with the Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra Heart Centre and Rajavithi Hospital to train medical personnel in…