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The Phyathai-Paolo Hospital Group has demonstrated a remarkable commitment to sustainable business practices and social responsibility, recently earning the prestigious Marketing Company of the Year (MCOY) award at the 2024 Asia Marketing Excellence Awards. This accolade, presented by the Asia Marketing Federation (AMF), honors companies that set new benchmarks in marketing excellence across Asia. Notably, Phyathai-Paolo is the first Thai hospital group recommended by the Marketing Association of Thailand (MAT) and competed in Indonesia in May 2024, garnering international recognition and inspiring other organizations in the region. The Marketing Association of Thailand (MAT) recently celebrated Phyathai-Paolo Hospital Group’s success, with key executives including Marketing Executive Director Mr. Supakorn Phawanna, Corporate Brand Marketing & Public Relations Director Ms. Wanida Setthasawet, and Business Strategy & Special Projects Manager Ms. Supapron Ngerndee, at the helm. The award ceremony, originally held in Thailand, precedes the official presentation by the Asia Marketing Federation (AMF) in…

Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited has achieved a remarkable accolade by being recognized among the Asia-Pacific Climate Leaders 2024, an honor bestowed by the Financial Times and Statista. This prestigious recognition highlights Bangchak’s pioneering efforts in the energy and utilities sector, marking it as the first and only Thai company in this category to earn such distinction. The award underscores Bangchak’s concrete achievements in significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions on its path to becoming a low-carbon organization. Chaiwat Kovavisarach, the Group Chief Executive Officer and President of Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited, expressed his delight and pride, stating, “We are thrilled and honored that Bangchak has been featured among the Asia-Pacific Climate Leaders 2024 by the Financial Times, a globally esteemed news organization known for its rigorous selection process. As the first and only Thai company in the energy and utilities sector to be included in these rankings—alongside six other…

Executives and staff from Bumrungrad International Hospital and the VitalLife Scientific Wellness Center stepped into the limelight at the inaugural Discover Phuket Pride 2024 parade, making a historic splash as they paraded through the vibrant streets of Phuket’s charming Old Town. This landmark event wasn’t just a parade; it was a rainbow-colored celebration of diversity and inclusion, bridging gaps across race, religion, culture, and gender, and drawing a colorful, spirited crowd. Bumrungrad International Hospital, globally renowned for its unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care to people from diverse backgrounds, proudly joined the festivities of Discover Phuket Pride 2024. The hospital’s participation was far more than symbolic; it was a heartfelt endorsement of their support and celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. At the forefront of this commitment is the Pride Clinic at Bumrungrad International Hospital, a beacon of specialized medical care. The clinic offers bespoke medical consultations, diagnostic assessments, and check-up…

The revelation of sexual preferences is gaining traction in a more open and accepting society, leading to a broader understanding of gender diversity that transcends the traditional male and female binary. The SX TALK SERIES #4, themed HEALTHY PRIDE “Healthy Diversity,” recently hosted a fascinating discussion with four expert doctors from King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society. The event, held at C asean SAMYAN CO-OP, 2nd floor, Samyan Mitrtown, centered on attitudes toward the LGBTQ+ community and the quest for social acceptance and equality. The laid-back yet informative conversation kicked off with a presentation titled “Gender Health Clinic at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital: A Model of Equal Sexual Health Services,” by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Krasean Panyakhamlerd. He elaborated on how the Gender Health Clinic at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, under the Thai Red Cross Society, has been offering comprehensive and equitable sexual health services since 2018. This multidisciplinary…

DTGO Corporation Limited, the powerhouse behind MQDC, has recently announced an exhilarating collaboration with SenseTime, a top-tier AI software company headquartered in Hong Kong. Together, they’ve birthed DTLM (DTGO Large Language Model), a cutting-edge language model that promises to revolutionize multilingual AI interactions. This innovative model leverages the combined prowess of DTGO and SenseTime’s extensive AI and big data expertise, excelling in Thai, Chinese, and English. DTLM stands out by seamlessly addressing multilingual needs with high performance across all three languages while maintaining a profound understanding of Thai language and culture. According to Mr. Kittikun Potivanakul, Chief Technology Officer of DTGO, DTLM is the company’s pioneering Thai large language model (LLM) and has already scored higher on the MMLU (Massive Multitask Language Understanding) benchmark than any other Thai LLMs available. This impressive feat is, in part, thanks to their synergistic partnership with SenseTime and leveraging the robust capabilities of the…

In a heartfelt tribute to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, His Majesty the King initiated the Jit Arsa (spirit of volunteering) project. This commendable effort, also known as Jit Arsa 904 Wor Por Ror, strives to cultivate unity and happiness among the people while bolstering the stability of Thailand. The seeds of this noble initiative were sown on June 21, 2017, at Sukhothai School in Bangkok’s Dusit District. It started small but, like a tree, soon spread its branches to cover other parts of the country. At the heart of this initiative is the Jit Arsa operations centre, established in Sanam Sueapa. The Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) plays a pivotal role as the project’s coordinator, setting up regional coordination centres across the Central Plains, Northeast, North, and South. Each province, under the guidance of its governor who also heads…

Phuket has just been handpicked to represent the breathtaking land of Thailand in its bid to snag the illustrious honor of hosting the 2025 InterPride World Conference. This idyllic island triumphed over the charming Chiang Mai and vibrant Khon Kaen after a fiercely competitive showdown at the “Town Hall: Nationwide Pride Episode 2” meeting. This significant gathering, meticulously organized by the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and the Foundation for SOGI (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) Rights and Justice, brought together an impressive assembly of Pride organizers from every corner of Thailand. With sheer determination and buoyant spirits, they all congregated to support their cities. Phuket, with its serene beaches and rich cultural heritage, will be put forth as Thailand’s dazzling representative at this year’s InterPride World Conference in Columbia come October. Here’s where the magic happens: the annual InterPride World Conference descends over five spectacular days, uniting around…

Thailand and China are joining forces to tackle the rising menace of call centre scam gangs and other dubious business ventures, predominantly run by Chinese citizens. The collaborative effort was spotlighted during a meeting between Thailand’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Maris Sangiampongsa, and Liu Jianchao, the head of the International Department of the Chinese Communist Party, in an engaging dialogue held in Beijing on Wednesday. This high-level meeting followed the visit of Mr. Liu to Thailand in March, where the seeds of this cooperative spirit were first sown. Minister Maris’s trip, lasting from Monday to Wednesday, was at the special invitation of China’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Wang Yi. The timing was poignant, highlighting the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations set to be celebrated next year. During the discussions, which spanned a plethora of topics from national security to tourism, a significant emphasis was placed on curbing criminal…

With the newly elected senators having begun collecting their certificates and reporting for duty, attention has shifted to the contest for Senate Speaker. There is a lot of talk about attempts to lobby for potential candidates as the next Senate Speaker. Three have emerged so far: ex-4th Army chief Gen Kriangkrai Srirak, ex-Buri Ram governor Mongkol Surasajja, and ex-career judge Boonsong Noisopon. As a former judge, Mr. Boonsong, 73, has a robust legal background. He served as an adviser to the second deputy Senate Speaker and was once a member of the Election Commission (EC). He was also a former president of the Court of Appeal Region 7 and a former judge of the Supreme Court. Among the three front-runners, Gen Kriangkrai and Mr. Mongkol are said to have close ties with the coalition partner Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party. Mr. Boonsong is said to be backed by a group of so-called…

In an unexpected twist, former justice minister Pongthep Thepkanjana has stepped up to take the reins from Pichai Nilthongkham as the head of the government’s elite task force studying the baffling multi-billion-baht Stark share scandal. Pichai decided to step down, as revealed by the Ministry of Justice. There’s more to this shakeup than meets the eye. The reshuffling also saw the inclusion of heavyweights like the secretary-general of the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC), the president of the Thailand Federation of Accounting Professions (TFAC), and the president of the Thai Investors Association (TIA), all joining forces under an order signed off on Tuesday by Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong. Somboon Muangklam, an adviser to the minister, dished out the details and it’s becoming quite the saga. This high-powered working group has been charged with dissecting the convoluted lessons learned from the dramatic Stark Corp share fraud, a scandal so profound it’s…