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ThaiHealth and CMMU Launch Real-Time Well-Being Tools
Published on 26/08/2024
» At the College of Management, Mahidol University (CMMU), Dr Pongthep Wongwatcharapaiboon, Manager of the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth), addressed a seminar summarising the study and development of tools for sustainable organisational well-being. He stated that ThaiHealth’s 10-year strategy for promoting organisational well-being focuses on five key areas: 1. Impact, 2. Scaling up, 3. Alignment with the 7+1 organisational well-being goals, 4. Sustainability, and 5. Innovation and technology. ThaiHealth's network of healthy organisations has continuously advanced organisational well-being and developed tools to enhance workers' well-being within the context of current working conditions and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, challenges remain in measuring and rapidly evaluating well-being within organisations, particularly when businesses require real-time insights.
Joint Venture Payment Dispute Leaves Workers Unpaid
Published on 07/08/2024
» From 24 July 2024 to the present, workers have continuously gathered along Sukhumvit Road in front of Thaioil’s refinery in Si Racha District, Chonburi Province, due to non-payment by contractors. Initially, the gathered workers were employees not paid by their employers: One Turn Ten Company Limited ("One Turn Ten"), EMCO LTD (Thailand) Company Limited ("EMCO"), and Thai Fong Engineering and Construction Company Limited ("Thai Fong"), who are subcontractors of Sinopec Engineering Group (Thailand) Co., Ltd. ("Sinopec").
Subcontractor Workers is being dumped. Wages from the UJV joint venture, which is a construction company for clean fuel project
Published on 31/07/2024
» Update and clarification on the gathering of a group of unpaid subcontractor workers of the Unincorporated Joint Venture of Petrofac South East Asia Pte. Ltd. (Petrofac), Saipem Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Saipem) and Samsung E&A (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (formerly, Samsung Engineering (Thailand) Co., Ltd.) along Sukhumvit Road, in front of Thai Oil’s Refinery in Si Racha District, Chonburi Province
Unpaid Subcontractors Gather Again at Thai Oil Refinery
Published on 31/07/2024
» Following the continuous gathering of workers along Sukhumvit Road in front of Thai Oil’s Refinery in Si Racha District, Chonburi Province from 24 – 26 July 2024, due to non-payment from contractors, an inquiry by Thai Oil Public Company Limited (the “Company”) revealed that the workers are employees of One Turn Ten Company Limited (“One Turn Ten”), EMCO LTD (Thailand) Company Limited (“EMCO”), and Thai Fong Engineering and Construction Company Limited (“Thai Fong”). These three companies are subcontractors of Sinopec Engineering Group (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (“Sinopec”), which in turn is a subcontractor of the Unincorporated Joint Venture of Petrofac South East Asia Pte. Ltd. (“Petrofac”), Saipem Singapore Pte. Ltd. (“Saipem”), and Samsung E&A (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (formerly Samsung Engineering (Thailand) Co., Ltd.) (“Samsung”) (collectively, the “UJV”). The UJV is the main contractor for the construction of the Clean Fuel Project (CFP) for the Company, and the workers have gathered to demand payment for their services from the three companies (One Turn Ten, EMCO, Thai Fong), as well as from Sinopec and the UJV. The three companies did not receive payment from Sinopec, and Sinopec itself has not received payment as per the relevant subcontract from the UJV, leading to Sinopec’s inability to pay the subcontractors, including the aforementioned three companies.
Ajinomoto Unveils 2024 Business Plan for Well-Being
Published on 03/07/2024
» Ajinomoto Co., (Thailand) Ltd., a global leader in the creation of ‘Eat Well, Live Well’ lifestyles, recently unveiled its business plan for 2024, aiming to solidify its position as one among the top 10 leading food manufacturers in Thailand. By collaborating with the government, Ajinomoto aims to transform Thailand into a world-class Agriculture and Food Hub. This initiative features a Comprehensive Healthy Nutrition Promotion Strategy and the introduction of an innovative product line distinguished by its use of AminoScience to enhance consumer health. Ajinomoto is also expanding its market leadership by launching the “i-LiveWell” application, an AI Well-being Platform, and by continuing the “Thai Farmer Better Life Partner” project to support the sustainable growth and prosperity of Thai farmers.
Huawei Boosts Solar Adoption in Thailand
Published on 25/06/2024
» Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is accelerating solar energy application in Thailand by providing inverter and optimiser equipment for rooftop solar power generation systems to the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA). The handover ceremony was held at the PEA headquarters. Additionally, Huawei will foster skilled professionals for PEA in 12 subdistricts across Thailand by equipping them with the knowledge and expertise needed for effective installation of the solar power generation systems. This initiative aims to deliver an optimal experience for PEA’s customers, drive the transition to clean energy, and promote sustainable development. It will also solidify strategic partnerships between Huawei and PEA to introduce smart photovoltaic (Smart PV) products and promote wider adoption of clean energy in Thailand, reinforcing Huawei's commitment to ‘Grow in Thailand, Contribute to Thailand.’
Tackling Diabetes: Holistic Solutions for a Global Crisis
Published on 25/06/2024
» The global healthcare sector faces increasing pressure due to rising diabetes and obesity rates, compounded by an aging population. These challenges necessitate innovative strategies to reduce economic burdens and improve patient quality of life.
Bangna-Trad: Prime Spot for Investors in 2024
Published on 11/06/2024
» Bagna-Trad is this year’s hot location as a gateway to the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) special development zone, with government investment in transport driving projects along the EEC line to the three coastal airports and east to the Bangna-Trad highway.
Huawei Digital Bus Brings Tech Knowledge to Sakon Nakhon
Published on 10/06/2024
» Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd., in partnership with the Collaborative Project on Children and Youth Development in rural areas under the Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, has achieved another successful milestone for its ‘Digital Bus’ initiative by kicking off a new project at Cognis Thai Border Patrol Police School in Sakon Nakhon province on 10 June 2024, as part of its mission to address digital skill gaps in Thailand. The programme targets to train 2,000 personnel across 6 provinces in 2024.
Huawei ASEAN Academy Strengthens Thai Digital Talent Ecosystem
Published on 31/05/2024
» Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd. joined hands with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), the Ministry of Labour (MOL), and a network of Thai universities and enterprises at the recent “Thailand Digital Talent Summit and Job Fair: Building Talent Hub for a Digital, Intelligent, and Green Thailand”. The summit successfully gathered over 200 participants from across government, academia, and industries, marking a significant milestone in cultivating digital talents and creating more value-added job opportunities for Thailand on its journey towards becoming a digital economic hub of ASEAN.