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The Thailand Harmony World Puppet Festival in Kanchanaburi 2016 is going to be held during November 1-7, 2016 from 04:00 to 09:00 p.m. at Prommitr Film Studio, Tambon Ladya, Muang District, Kanchanaburi Province (the filming location of “The Legend of King Naresuan” movies) and the floating market at the 9th Infantry Division (Surasee Camp). The location is selected due to its aesthetic beauty and cultural values, and its ambience is suitable to become a tourist attraction. The spaciousness of the location makes it possible to erect a wide variety of puppet theaters to house puppeteer groups from all over the world including the Sihasasana Throne, Sanpetch Prasat, Yodia Village, Nai Gai Street, the floating market, the drum tower ground, Wat Nok temple ground, and the pier, etc. under the concept of Puppet Village. The location is considered perfect for accommodation of 38 puppeteer groups from as many as 28 countries around the world, in addition to the local Thai puppeteer groups and 20 youth puppeteer groups from overseas, including those that have recently won the awards from an international contest held in Poland, such as the Nardthaya Burapha Club from Thailand, La Gorda Azul Teatro from Argentina, Kkachidong from South Korea, Marionette Laal Kamara from Japan, Los Claveles Teatro Murcia from Spain, and Puppet Ku’s Theatre from Malaysia. All in all, it is anticipated that the audience will enjoy their walk or their tram ride all over the venue and will be mesmerized with the entertainment and tourism activities that await them.

The opening ceremony of the Thailand Harmony World Puppet Festival in Kanchanaburi 2016 will be organized on November 1, 2016, with numerous enchanting and captivating performances including a parade of international puppets, the Human Puppet Dance by the Masti-Makers from India, a royal puppet show from The Land of Arts by Surat Jongda, a grand shadow play by the Wat Baan Don Grand Shadow Play Group, the King Naresuan puppet show by Naresuan University, as well as puppet shows from Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan, Laos, and Russia, etc.

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All through seven days of the festival, participants and visitors will get to enjoy the performances of different puppeteer groups from different parts of the world such as Jose Navarro Theatre from the United Kingdom, NaRua from Portugal, AnnaFabuli Shadow Theatre from Germany, Tblisi State Puppet Theatre from Georgia, Moving Parts Puppet Project from the United States of America, Cairo Puppet Theater from Egypt, Kystal Puppeteers from Kenya, Shadow Theatre Company from Iran, Theatre Gauchos from Japan, Sky Bird Puppet Group from Hong Kong, and Shwe Pyi Thein Ga Puppet Show from Myanmar, to name only the more renowned ones. As for Thai puppets, during the festival, there will be different types of Thai puppetry including puppets, marionettes, theatrical puppets, hand puppets, grand shadow plays, and Talung shadow plays by various renowned puppeteers. In addition to this, there will be cultural performances and local or folk performances from different communities in Kanchanaburi Province such as Thai Song Dam, Karen Pgazkoenyau, etc.

Other attractions during the festival that visitors can enjoy are a simulation of a cultural market selling food, drinks, and interesting souvenirs; a replica of the parade of the Ayudhaya army by the 9th Infantry Division, handicraft workshops of kids and adults who are interested in making different kinds of puppets, and an exhibition of memorable photographs taken during the Thailand Harmony World Puppet Festival 2014 by the Foto United Club.

Thailand Harmony World Puppet Festival in Kanchanaburi 2016 is sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Ministry of Culture, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, the 9th Division Infantry, Siam Paragon Shopping Center, Wizard Production Company Limited, Semathai Marionette Arts for Social Foundation, Foto United Club - Photographers’ Community, Canon Marketing (Thailand) Company Limited, and Child and Youth Media Institute. Such support ensures that participants and visitors to the festival will have an opportunity to directly gain valuable experiences from their exposure to traditional ways of life and local cultures and traditions of community members who live in a tourist attraction area.

For those who are interested in attending the event, admission tickets can be bought in advance at www.mediaatyoung.com, by simply clicking the puppet festival menu. Admission tickets are also available at the entrance to the festival at Surasee Camp, Tambon Ladya, Muang District, Kanchanaburi Province. For information regarding ticket purchase and advanced reservation of some performances with limited seats available, contact Tel. 061-774-3661 or Line ID: mediaatyoung. The admission fee is 150 per person, with free admission for children under the age of 5. Admission tickets can also be used to receive an accommodation discount from participating hotels. The program for all seven days of the festival can be retrieved from www.harmonypuppetthailand.com.

Mr.Thanakorn Thanawarith, CEO of RISE estate, co., ltd. one of the All Inspire Development Public Company Limited, discloses the 1,300 million baht value, the Rise Rama IX project. The innovative phenomenon of living, locates near the Rama IX road. Under the Metro Co-living space concept. This ready decorated condominium starts from 1.69 million baht. Featuring with convenient transportation, with full facilities at common area for example sky working space, super hi-speed internet, glass meeting box, fitness gym & boxing, infinity lap pool, also with home intelligence system directed from your mobile phone. Available for first Reservation in October 6-9 at the 35th House & Condo Expo in CG Zone at All Inspire Booth. Only Reservation in October 6-9 get iPhone 7*.

Bangkok, 10 October 2016– UOB (Thai) today announced the comprehensiveness of its support for Thai startups as they navigate through challenges such as product innovation and funding needs for business expansion.

At its “Unlock Startup Growth by UOB” event, the Bank presentedthree areas where it supports startups, namelythrough training and mentorship, funding channels and regional partnerships.

Training and mentorship

To boost the growth of Thailand’s best and brightest startups and innovators, UOB has set up The FinLab, an innovation acceleration programme to help them refine their business models, value propositions and product offerings. Through The FinLab’s three-month acceleration programme, startups will be able to benefit from mentorship with UOB senior bankers, successful entrepreneurs and venture capitalists.

Mr. James Rama Phataminviphas, Country Head of Channels & Digitalisation, UOB (Thai) said that the Bank has long believed in nurturing small businesses to their full potential. The FinLab is an example of how it helps to develop startups from a very early stage.

“The FinLab will help Thailand’s most promising startups transform emerging technologies into viable products and services that can grow and scale globally, benefiting Thailand and the world,” Mr. James said.

Funding channels and regional partnerships

Another key challenge faced by startups is in the area of funding, which is needed to develop concepts, products and services into viable business models. Through UOB’s partnership with OurCrowd, a global equity crowdfunder, and InnoVen Capital (InnoVen), which offers venture debt financing, innovative Thai companies will now have access to additional sources of funding. OurCrowd invests in promising startups around the world. In addition, these startups can also tap into its global investor network to jumpstart their international expansion and business development.

InnoVen is a joint venture between UOB and Singapore’s Temasek Holdings to provide venture debt financing to innovative Asian startups operating in sectors such as technology, consumer, healthcare, and clean technology. With venture debt financing, Thai startups can accelerate the commercialisation of their business and increase their valuation without the need to pledge additional collateral or dilute their equity stake.

“Startups today benefit from alternative fundraising channels such as venture debt and equity crowdfunding as they look to grow their business in Thailand and beyond. Given UOB’s eight decades of experience in banking small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Asia and our strong regional footprint, we have a deep understanding of the needs and challenges of these startups as they make the leap to becoming SMEs. This is why we are well-positioned to support them at every stage – from early-growth to regional expansion,” said Mr James.

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About United Overseas Bank

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Western Europe and North America. Since its incorporation in 1935, UOB has grown organically and through a series of strategic acquisitions. UOB is rated among the world’s top banks: AA1 by Moody’s and AA- by Standard & Poor’s and Fitch Ratings respectively.

In Asia, UOB operates through its head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines, as well as branches and representative offices.

UOB plays an active role in the community, focusing on art, children and education. It has, over more than three decades, held the longest-running art competition in Singapore, the UOB Painting of the Year, which has since been extended across Southeast Asia. In recognition of its contributions to the arts, UOB was conferred the Singapore National Arts Council’s Distinguished Patron of the Arts Award for the tenth consecutive year in 2014. UOB also encourages its employees across the region to be involved in its regular volunteer activities. This includes the annual UOB Heartbeat Run which is held in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.

Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach is launching a 72-hour promotion that offers major savings on its luxurious suites and villas!

Guests making bookings from 00:00 on October 18th to 23:59 on October 20th, 2016, will be able to avail amazing discounts on stays in the resort's One-Bedroom Suites, One- and Two-Bedroom Pool Suites and One-Bedroom Pool Villas.

Bookings are valid for stays from October 21st to December 22nd , 2016, and a minimum two-night stay is required.

So don't miss this amazing promotion; visit www.phuketmarriottnaiyang.com during the 72-hour promotional window to book your next luxurious stay in paradise!

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, a quality dish in its new extensive menu of more than 200 items

Mr. Thunyachate Ekvetchavit, Chief Commercial Officerof Brands Group, ZEN Corporation Group, and Mr. Chittapon Vivaddhanakasem, Brand General Manager of ZEN RESTAURANT brand, recently invited celebrity and the media to join “ZEN RECHARGING”, a special event to unveil a brand new menu for ZEN Japanese restaurant. The new menu features a diverse range of more than 200 choices with a selection of 60 great value set menu options, and each dish offers a unique sensory experience. Guests also had a chance to try out some new dishes and join a fun-filled cooking workshop to learn how to make “Salmon Rice Bowl” or “Sakeoyako Don Set”,, under the close supervision of Japanese Master Chef Haruaki Matsuoka who was behind the creation of signature dishes at ZEN. Meanwhile, Health-conscious celebrity Saraichatt Ning Kunjara Jirapaet(Koonchorn Na Ayudhaya) demonstrated proper ways to present a Japanese dish. The event was held at ZEN Japanese restaurant on the 4th floor of Siam Centre.

Mr. Thunyachate Ekvetchavit, Chief Commercial Officerof Brands Group, ZEN Corporation Group, said:“Amid the highly competitive Japanese food market, ZEN never stops and place importance on driving the brand forward through our philosophy of “quality”. So we have come up with three business strategies, including 1. Product leadership through diverse product range and great value for money, 2. Purpose-driven branding through digital marketing, and 3. Staff’s potential development. At ZEN, we use only the freshest, highest-quality ingredients in all of our dishes with delicate preparation and keep developing our menu to meet the demands of customers and to emphasize our position as a pioneering, market-leading brand in Japanese restaurant in Thailand.”

Mr. Chittapon said: “ZEN is a leading Japanese restaurant in Thailand that has earned the trust of Japanese food lovers for two decades. At ZEN, we strive to achieve excellence in every aspect, from freshest well-selected premium ingredients packed with health benefits and exceptional cooking to friendly service in a warm contemporary atmosphere, allowing customers to indulge in some quality time and the authentic taste of Japanese cuisine. To meet different needs and lifestyles of today’s consumers, we have revamped our menu to feature a more diverse array of more than 200 menu items including a selection of 60 great value set menu options. New dishes on the new menu were created by Chef Haruaki Matsuoka, a well-known Japanese master chef who specialises in Japanese cuisine and has been an experienced instructor at Tsuji Culinary Institute, Japan's most prestigious culinary institute specialising in authentic Japanese cuisine, for more than 14 years. Each dish is well-thought-out and skillfully executed to deliver a complete sensory experience to our customers.

The menu items are also well-categorised to guide customers to easier decisions. And today we are honored to have Chef Haruaki Matsuoka to demonstrate how to make “Salmon Rice Bowl” or “Sakeoyako Don Set”, a delicious salmon rice bowl comprising salmon sashimi, grilled salmon, chopped salmon, and salmon roe on sushi rice, with beautiful presentation in the proper Japanese way. It is one of our signature dishes that allows customer to enjoy the freshness of good quality salmon.

SPICY SEAFOOD RAMEN

BEEF PIRIKARA YAKINIKU

GINDARA - SALMON AGE SALAD

Among the new menu items, Kaisen Tataki Thai style, Tuna Tataki Ponzu Salmon Engawa Roll, Salmon Engawa Roll, Kanikama Maki, Spicy Ebiko Age Gyoza, Pork Pirikara, Prawn Steak are highly recommended.”

“Everyone can now explore the new menu featuring more than 200 quality dishes and 60 value set menu options, with prices starting at only 180 baht, and indulge in the authentic taste of Japanese cuisine at one of the 36 branches of ZEN Japanese restaurant at leading department stores nationwide,”Mr. Chittapon concluded.

GUARANTEES MORNING DELIVERY TO MORE PLACES AROUND THE WORLD

UPS(NYSE:UPS) today announced the expansion of its earliest morning package delivery service, UPS Worldwide Express Plus™. By expanding its reach to 28 new countries, including Thailand, and enhancing service to cover more postal codes in 25 existing countries, shippers can reach the top 20 economies in the world earlier than ever before.

Businesses in the industrial manufacturing, automotive, healthcare and retail industries use the service for urgent shipments. The UPS Express Plus™ service offers guaranteed delivery on the next business day as early as 8:00 a.m., depending on the destination.

In the 25 existing countries, shippers can reach more customers in many global business centers. The service is not limited to the largest cities. This expansion now makes the service available in 3,000 additional postal codes in the United Kingdom and 2,000 more postal codes in Canada.

“Companies that require spare parts quickly to keep operations running, and healthcare customers shipping emergency products rely on the speed and dependability of the service,” said Jim Barber, UPS International President. “With this latest expansion, the coverage area comprises nearly 90% of the global gross domestic product and nearly 90% of global real imports.”

“The expansion of UPS Worldwide Express Plus™ will give more production lead time for businesses in Thailand to manage their imports more efficiently, allowing them to fulfill more orders and get their products to market with same-day export capabilities,” said Boon Tiam Tan, Managing Director, UPS Thailand.

“Thailand’s automotive manufacturing industry, which accounts for approximately 12% of the country’s economy, can leverage UPS’s service expansion to create competitive advantages. We know that time is of essence for automotive manufacturers and the UPS Worldwide Express Plus™ enables them to quickly import critical parts used in production lines,” Tan added.

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Stuttgart. On the finish straight of the 2016 motorsport season, Porsche will field the 911 GT3 R at two sports car classics in Asia: At the FIA GT World Cup in Macau, which is contested on 20 November through the narrow streets of the Chinese special administrative region, Earl Bamber (New Zealand, #911) and Kévin Estre (France, #912) will drive the 500 hp customer-sport racer from Weissach. The sprint race over an hour and twenty minutes on the unusually long 6.115-kilometre street course is held a day after the sixty-minute qualifying race. As the last event of the year, Porsche campaigns two 911 GT3 R at the twelve-hour race in Sepang/Malaysia on the 5.543 kilometre Sepang International Circuit on 10 December. Sharing driv-ing duties in the number 911 car are Earl Bamber, Patrick Pilet (France) and Nick Tandy (Great Britain), with Frédéric Makowiecki (France), Michael Christensen (Denmark) and Richard Lietz (Austria) driving the #912 Porsche 911 GT3 R. Manthey Racing is the operations team for both races.

The 911 GT3 R was designed in Weissach for worldwide GT3 series on the basis of the 911 GT3 RS production sports car. In its development, the engineers placed particular emphasis on consistent lightweight design, better aerodynamic efficiency, a reduction in fuel consumption and improved driveability. Its maiden race outing featuring the new, ultra-modern four-litre flat-six engine with direct fuel injection was in January 2016 at the Daytona 24-hour race. In its debut season, the 911 GT3 R has celebrated many successes in international racing series, including the IMSA SportsCar Championship, the World Challenge as well as the Nürburgring VLN Long Distance Championship on the demanding Nordschleife.

911 GT3 RS: Fuel consumption combined 12.7 l/100 km; urban 19.2 l/100 km; extra urban 8.9 l/100 km; CO2 emissions 296 g/km;

About AAS Auto Service

AAS Auto Service (AAS), the sole authorized importer and distributor of Porsche cars in Thailand, is an excellent service centre along with experienced engineers trained by
Porsche Germany and quality guaranteed by Porsche Service Excellence Award. 10 of our engineers also qualified from ZPT3 Gold Theory Test & Recertification, in which AAS contains the highest number of qualified engineers among 13 countries of Porsche Asia Pacific. Over 30 years, AAS continued to practice the company policy “AAS Looking after You and Your Car”, in order to achieve our mission of “AAS The Name you can Trust”.

Challenging all Thai and Foreign Bikers to welcome 2017

Deputy Governor for Tourism Products and Business expressed his plan after being on post to boost “Vi-Thee-Thai” by combining the impressive local experiences via the “Thong-Tiew-Vi-Thee-Thai-Gae-Gai-Style-Luk-Sueng” campaign to attract Thai and International tourists. He wishes to continue promoting tourism activities to attract the qualified tourists. 2nd Ride to Khong’s Legendary scheduled on 13-15 January 2017, welcomes all Thai and foreign bikers to ride the bike for 300 km passing 4 Northeast provinces: KhonKaen, Kalasin, SakonNakhon, NakhonPhanom. This bike riding is the World Class tournament. Bikers will experience the wonderful natural and cultural attractions along the route.

Mr.Noppadon Pakprot, Deputy Governor for Tourism Products and Business of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said after his being on post that TAT will prepare ahead of the overall market by emphasizing the strengths of the country: Vi-Thee Thai or Thai’s Way, and combining the impressive local experience through the communication on the basis of the unique endemic Thailand via the “Thong-Tiew-Vi-Thee-Thai-Gae-Gai-Style-Luk-Sueng” campaign. The campaign is to convince tourists to attract new ways of local tourism and also to expose the Thai’s Value. They also can share the unique experiences of Thai local residents and more. For the communicating with the foreign market, TAT still use “Amazing Thailand” under the theme “Discover Amazing Stories in Amazing Thailand” for the campaign. It is the TAT experience in using the signature of Thailand for attracting the foreign tourists all around the world. In 2017, TAT will launch the campaign “Tar-Tiew-Karm-Pak (Cross the Regions Tour)” which is the biggest campaign of the year. This campaign is to challenge all Thai people to reach the unseen experience and feel different from what they familiar. Moreover, TAT also plans to promote the campaign “Tiew Dai Ngan (Work on Tour)” for those who are on work in the form of study tour and offsite seminar. These can help continue the program “12 Cities do not Miss” which to diversify tourism and focus on a new niche market (Gen Y) through #Tar-Tiew-Thai-Nai-Sue-Online.

For the implementation of the international market, TAT will focus on creating a sustainable income and revenue growth over a number of tourists. Focus also target to a new international market such as Muslim and the new businessman, as well as new market having the spatial potential of the high buying power such as BRIC countries, Argentina and Eastern Europe. These focuses are planned in accordance with a policy to increase tourism quality and focus on expanding the market to tourists with high potential in spending. TAT wants to present the luxury and creative tourisms to target those having income per person around $20,000/year. Focusing will also target on niche market such as the model place for pre-wedding, the honeymoon place, Green Tour, Sport Tour. Besides, TAT wants to push “KhonKaen” to be the special tourism spot by motivating and promoting this province to be the tourism city similar to Pattaya. TAT expects the number of tourists to be more than 5 million each year. This could work well by maintaining existing customers who have potential in spending such as the woman, the family and the baby boomer. Promotion is also planned for tourism in ASEAN by having Thailand being the HUB for international tourists from Europe and Latin America to travel to the CLMV countries.

In 2017, TAT installs revenue target from the domestic tourists should be increased 10%, from 8.5 billion baht in 2016 to be 9.5 billion baht, as well as adjusts the income from international tourists to increase 10%, from 1.5-1.6 trillion baht in 2016 to be 1.89 trillion baht.

From the guidelines of pushing KhonKaen province to be the special tourist place same as Pattaya, TAT sets the campaign the 2nd Ride to Khong’s Legendary Event, which is the distant bike racing in Thailand. This event will take place during 13-15 January 2017, starting in KhonKaen province. This event continues the success of the first event in 2015, as an attempt of the old and new bikers who want to challenge on the World Class tournament in accordance with the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) standard. Moreover, they want to again get the cultural experience along Kong River. The distance this time is 300 kilometers crossing 4 provinces: KhonKaen,Kalasin, SakonNakhon, NakhonPhanom.

“Last time, there were a lot of good feedbacks from both domestic and international bikers. They were 1,262 bikers, 90% Thai and 10% international. More than 300 million baht were generated as a local tourism income along the route.” said Mr.Noppadon.

Deputy Governor for Tourism Products and Business of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) also said that KhonKaen is one of the Northeast provinces that appropriate for this event because KhonKaen is a center for trade and investment in the region and a lot of charming tourism spot as well. In 2015, there were 3,881,646 tourists, including 3,818,917 Thais and 62,729 foreigners. The income from only the tourism was 10,756 million baht. TAT expects Ride to Khong’s Legendary Event will substantially motivate tourism in the area.

For more information please see: www.ridetokhonglegendary.com ,www.facebook.com/ridetokhonglegendary, or TAT Contact Center 1672

DESIGNED FOR SOCIAL MEDIA SAVVY AND THOSE WHO’RE YOUNG AT HEART

Penguin SIM introduces “Senior SIM” and “Youngster SIM” for seniors and teenagers who love to make phone calls as much as surfing internet to chat with family members and loved ones and have fun with all social media. The two new SIMs offer valuable package of calls and internet usage that allows the two groups of consumers to be able to control their spending with a package that worth using every second of it.

Dr.Chaiyod Chirabowornkul, Chief Executive Officer of Penguin SIM, discussed “The market has changed rapidly these days while there are more and more different groups of customers from teenagers and adults to seniors and foreigners from AEC countries as well as foreign tourists from other countries. The more diverse the consumers, the more different in terms of their needs. And that’s why we come up with marketing campaigns according to behavior segmentation. From our research, we have found two very interesting behaviors of our clients who are seniors and teenagers. For seniors, they tend to use smartphone to communicate with their kids or grandkids through social media while searching for information on the internet. But one thing they are so concerned about the most is how they can be in control of their spending caused by using smartphone. For teenagers, this is a huge group of internet and social media users who would want so many different things at high standard. This group knows that there are so many choices out there on the online world so they can compare things before they make decision on what’s best for them.”

Mr.Pakorn Pannachate, Chief Marketing Officer of Penguin SIM, said “By doing market segmentation through pointing out the difference in terms of likeness, need and consumer behavior, we at Penguin SIM have seen the difference of what consumers in each segment need and that was what reflected from their diverse behaviors. And that is why we come up with 2 new SIMs that can help them manage expense in the best way possible. They are:

• Senior SIM offers the cheapest calls of 1 satang per second since the first second you make a call to numbers from any mobile operator and internet package that will charge you according to your actual usage at 0.25 baht per 1MB but not more than 300 baht a month. Users will need not to worry about applying for more promotional package. The SIM also offers free insurance for lose of life due to accident of up to 10,000 baht from LMG Insurance.

Youngster SIM offers the cheapest, most valuable package that includes 1 satang per second for calls (99 satangs for the 1st minute), an internet package that will charge you according to your actual usage at 0.25 baht per 1MB. The youngster SIM also offers additional promotional package including:

Penguin Youngster Pro offering 1Mbps 1.5GB internet package, with unlimited use of internet at speed of 384 Kbps after the package ends during the promotional period of 30 days, at a price of 199 baht. To apply, press *555*51# call.
Penguin Youngster Pro offering 1Mbps 3GB internet package, with unlimited use of internet at speed of 384 Kbps after the package ends during the promotional period of 30 days, at a price of 299 baht. To apply, press *555*52# call.
Penguin Youngster Pro offering 1Mbps 4.5GB internet package, with unlimited use of internet at speed of 384 Kbps after the package ends during the promotional period of 30 days, at a price of 399 baht. To apply, press *555*53# call.

Senior SIM and Youngster SIM are now available at Penguin SIM retailers nationwide. For more information, please log on to www.penguinsim.com.

Creating knowledge sharing session for Thai people to keep up with emerging innovation

Digital Ventures, the financial technology investment arm of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) with ambition to drive changes in Thai banking industry, unveiled its perspective on blockchain, the disruptive technology in theworld of financial services and online transactions. SCB is the first Thai commercial bank to invest in feasibility study in order to test the enterprise-grade blockchain technology with aim to build stable, real-time cross-border money transfer platform as it recently announced direct venture capital investment in Ripple, a US-based leading provider of financial settlement solutions.

Thana Thienachariya, Chairman of the Executive Committee, Digital Ventures said that “Many global banks and financial institutes are currently looking forward to blockchain technology as a promising innovation to enhance service level of financial transactions in various aspects, which benefits consumers in terms of faster services, greater security and better cost-savings. Several Thai financial regulatory authorities are also exploring the viability of this technology in embracing the global trend, as well as driving the country forward in response to Thai government’s Thailand 4.0 policy.”

“We recentlypartnered with Ripple, a leading developer of blockchain technology,to invest in, conduct feasibility study and test cross-border money transfer system utilizing blockchain. This is a major move in Thai financial industry in adopting technology from world’s leading innovator to build real-time cross-border money transfer platform, whileaccentuating SCB’sstrategy to offer the best customer service quality. Therefore we are keen to take part in promoting the knowledge and understanding on blockchain technologyamong Thai people in getting ready for this emerging financial innovation”

According to Suvicha Sudchai, Managing Director, Digital Products, Digital Ventures, “Many people understand that blockchain is similar to a digital currency service known as bitcoin. In fact, bitcoin is a kind of product that utilizes blockchain technology. Blockchain, also known as Distribute Ledger Technology (DLT), is a type of online database solution that helps create a faster, more secure and cost-saving transactions, with added level of transparency and traceability. The concept of blockchain data storage is an open membership that allows every node in the network to access, which is contrary to the current practice where database of online transactions is kept in one place or one organization. Its consensus verification protocol allows the network to agree updates to database collectively, and these updates cannot be deleted.”

Blockchain is similar to the Internet in the way that both are data storage systems that allow access to all users or members. Blockchain is generally divided into two main types: public blockchain and private blockchain. In this sense, public blockchain is similar to the Internet that gives equal access to all content for all, while private blockchain is like Intranet that allows data access to only authorized users or organizations.

“Blockchain is currently adopted in various business applications including cross-border money transfer service.The fact that blockchain helps reduce processes in money transfer system benefits the business sector by reducing significant operating costs. Benefits for consumers are faster, more convenient transactions, shortening turnaround time in cross-border money transfer from a few days to just a few minutes, as well as lower service fee and higher security. With these, blockchain is believed to become a highly influential technology in the near future. Currently over 50 top global banks e.g., Standard Chartered, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), Westpac, National Australia Bank (NAB), Mizuho Financial Group (MHFG), BMO Financial Group and Shanghai Huarui Bank have implemented blockchain technology for their cross-border money transfer system. As with other new technologies, blockchain comes with a learning curve and takes sometime before it becomes widely adopted. We have already seen that it takes over 20 years before the Internet becomes such an integral part of our lives, with so powerful influence that we could not live without,” concluded Suvicha.

About Digital Ventures

Founded in 2016, Digital Ventures, a subsidiary of Siam Commercial Bank, is a company that promotes innovation in financial technology. Following the bank’s strategy to enter digital transformation, Digital Ventures aims to be a part in driving changes in the banking industry through investment, innovation and supporting Thai businesses to grow with SCB. At its inception, Digital Ventures has 50 million USD capital (1,760 million baht) for investment in financial technology. For more information, visit www.dv.co.th.

King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) showcases medical innovations developed by an integration of state-of-the-art engineering and medical knowledge with creativity. The innovations are major starting point for the institute to soon realize its goal to become Thailand’s medical innovator incubator.

Prof. Dr. Suchatvee Suwansawat, KMITL’s President, said: “Thailand is known as the medical hub of the region with strong reputation in health and wellness service. As the country is becoming an ageing society in the near future, we foresee the rising demand for health and wellness services as well as medical treatment. Coupled with the fact that Thailand welcomes more than 25 million foreign visitors per year, the country has very high burden in taking good care of everyone’s health. This also brings the rise in expenses on medical equipment import.”

To address this issue and help the country faces this challenge better, KMITL is preparing its KMITL International Medical College, which is scheduled for opening in 2018, to play an important role in supporting medical innovation development. KMITL has assigned the KMITL’s Research and Innovation Services Office, which has outstanding performance in medical equipment and innovation development project, to work closely with the medical college in integrating all knowledge and excellence, from biomedical engineering, engineering, architecture and science. The main objectives are:

Incubate “global doctors” who have in-depth academic knowledge in general and specialized medicine as well as great research and development skill and medical healthcare innovation development
Promote medical innovation development that best address the needs of medical professionals, patients and hospitals
Become the center for medical equipment and innovation research and development as well as database about medical knowledge, patent and commercial production

Prof. Dr. Suchatvee added: “The KMITL International Medical College will grow a network with other medical centers and hospitals in Bangkok to promote technological cooperation and realize the benefits for the country from local innovations.”

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ittipol Jangchud, Director of KMITL’s Research and Innovation Services, said: “KMITL has been working on medical innovations for some time as we are aware of our responsibility to support the national development sustainability. We have been trying to add value to the local raw materials and resources we have, especially bara rubber which has been used widely in public health sector for making gloves, injection set, diagnosis tools, etc.”

Using bara rubber in medical equipment manufacture is an effective way to increase value for the local production. At present 87% of local bara rubber production is exported as raw rubber while 13% is used for producing other products, such as automotive parts and medical equipment. However, the value of both raw rubber for export and processed rubber products are equal, meaning that there is high potential for the country to generate more revenue by increasing the volume of processed rubber production as well as to reduce import burden on medical equipment.

“KMITL has realized this for some time and been working continuously to improve bara rubber quality and find ways to create more value. This results in a series of medical equipment innovations, such as the rubber bust used for breast cancer diagnosis training for medical students and general public and artificial breasts that mix natural rubber and silicone to produce nearly natural breasts for breast cancer patients,” said Assoc. Prof. Ittipol.

Other innovations jointly developed with leading public hospitals are

Albumin Smart Test kit
iOS Application for Ptosis Diagnosis
Rehabilitation kit for hand and arm muscles

Prof. Dr. Anan Srikiatkachorn, Acting Dean, KMITL International Medical College, said: “The KMITL International Medical College will play a key role in such development by making the research process even more complete. We will help collect the real demand of patients and medical team which can be used as the starting point for innovation development. We can serve as a place where innovation is tested and collect statistics on actual implementation. We will then provide these statistics and observation during the test for the research team to use for improving the invention and to produce the prototype. We will support patent registration so that commercial production can be materialized.”

The scope of innovation development will cover four target areas namely, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and training innovations.

KMITL International Medical College, with its goal to train medical innovators and medical practitioners, will play an important role in this medical innovation development process. This will enable the country to reduce national dependency on imported medical equipment and innovation. At the same time, graduates from the college will be ready to become “global doctor” with good English proficiency, positive attitude, good understanding of cultural sensitivities and research and innovation development skills. The college will initially open for 40-50 students and the courses are conducted by experienced doctors and academics in Thailand and other countries. The students will have clinical training at Sirindhorn Hospital and Lat Krabang Hospital under Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s operations.

Mr. Subhak Siwaraksa, President and Chief Executive Officer of CIMB Thai Bank PCL stated that according to the unaudited financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2016, CIMB Thai group’s consolidated operating income rose by THB 418.8 million or 4.5% year-on-year (“YoY”) to THB 9,693.3 million from 9M2015, derived from a 19.1% growth in net interest income and a 8.2% higher in net fee and service income, while other income dropped by 42.7%. Pre-Provision Operating Profit increased 10.6% YoY to THB 4,382.1 million due to the improved operating income and better cost control as operating expenses dropped by 0.02% YoY. However, net profit decreased by THB 48.2 million or 5.7% YoY to THB 798.3 million, mainly attributed to a 16.7% YoY increase in provisions.

On a YoY basis, net interest income increased by THB 1,178.3 million or 19.1%, resulting from a decrease in interest expenses by 23.8%. Net fee and service income increased by THB 92.3 million or 8.2%, mainly due to higher hire-purchase and financial lease fees and mutual funds fees. Total other operating income decreased by THB 851.8 million or 42.7% mainly from treasury businesses.

Operating expenses dropped by THB 0.9 million or 0.02% from lower premises and equipment expenses, partially offset by higher employee expenses. The cost to income ratio decreased to 54.8% in 9M2016 compared to 57.3% in 9M2015 as a result ofbetter cost management and increased income.

Net Interest Margin (NIM) over earning assets stood at 3.76% in 9M2016, compared to 3.16% from 9M2015, as a result of more efficient funding cost management.

As at 30 September 2016, total gross loans (inclusive of loans guaranteed by other banks and loans to financial institutions) stood at THB 205.2 billion, marking an increase of 3.1% from 31 December 2015. Deposits (inclusive of Bill of Exchanges, Debentures and selected Structured Deposit Products) stood at THB 216.7 billion, a decrease of 0.8% from THB 218.4 billion at the end of December 2015. The Modified Loan to Deposit Ratio was higher at 94.7% compare to 91.1% as at 31 December 2015.

The gross non-performing loans (“NPL”) stood at THB 9.1 billion, with an equivalent gross NPL ratio of 4.2%. This is an increase from 3.1% as at 31 December 2015, due to slower repayment ability from borrowers given the weak economic environment. CIMB Thai continues to exercise high credit risk underwriting standards and risk management policies. The Bank also focuses on improving productivity, monitoring collection and managing all accounts closely and effectively.

CIMB Thai Group’s loan loss coverage ratio decreased to 81.6% as at 30 September 2016 from 106.5% at the end of December 2015. As at 30 September 2016, our total provisions stood at THB 7.4 billion showing an excess of THB 2.8 billion over Bank of Thailand’s reserve requirements.

Total consolidated capital funds as at 30 September 2016 stood at THB 38.1 billion. BIS ratio stood at 16.2%, 10.8% of which comprised Tier-1-capital.

About CIMB Thai Bank PCL

CIMB Thai Bank is a commercial bank registered in Thailand. It provides a wide variety of financial products and services to corporate, SME and retail customers. It also offers financial advisory services to corporations, as well as mutual funds, insurances, including other products and services via its existing branch network.

Management of Ocean Property and all the staff, organsiers of the Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show, share in the people of Thailand's sadness at this time, following the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

In remembering his nautical legacy and his passion for the sea and the Gulf of Thailand, the Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show, scheduled for 24-27 November at Ocean Marina Yacht Club, will continue to be held.

The trade show programme remains the same, however, the previously planned social programme will be changed – there will be no festival, entertainment activities or parties held at the venue during the boat show. Due respect during this period of mourning will be shown throughout.

Bangkok Land Public Company Limited or BLAND, the operator of “BEEHIVE Lifestyle Mall” project, the first ever lifestyle mall on Bond Street located in the heart of Muang Thong Thani, is celebrating its second anniversary and success as the state-of-the-art and convenient lifestyle mall under the concept “Walk to Shop” comprising over 60 leading stores delivering a comprehensive convenience and comfort to people in today’s fast-paced lifestyle, with the launch of an anniversary campaign rewarding customers with special offers, discounts, prizes and a chance to win gold from now until end of this month.

Khun Kunwadee Jintavorn, Executive Director of Bangkok Land PCL, (BLAND) said“BLAND invested over 800 million baht to develop BEEHIVE Lifestyle Mall. It features 97 retail units. The architectural design used for the low rise 2-storey building is based on a honeycomb pattern, portraying a fun and bustling meeting point while its open and modern design blends itself well with the surrounding landscape. Over two years of operation, BEEHIVE Lifestyle Mall has gained popularity among customers including residents of Muang Thong Thani and visitors to IMPACT Muang Thong Thani. We strive to meet customers’ needs and provide them with exceptional shopping experience through a blend of quality stores, restaurants and services including beauty salon, fitness center, Thai boxing gym, massage parlor, cat café, and the largest Tops market in Muang Thong Thani, coupled with a large parking space which can accommodate up to 600 cars”.

“BLAND, as one of a leading property developer in Thailand, not only develops residential projects, but also aims to provide the best comfort possible to customers and residents in Muang Thong Thani and its surrounding areas. The final results in the debut of BEEHIVE Lifestyle Mall with other 2 commercials properties are 1) Popular Walk : situated between Popular Condo and Kasikorn Bank :Head Office with 300 million baht investment and 2) Outlet : utilizing the ground floor area of Indoor Parking 3 with 600 million baht investment and having a capacity to accommodate 3,000 cars. We are committed to developing other real estate projects to respond to the needs of our customers in the near future” Khun Kunwadee added

The SEC has signed two memoranda of understanding with four regulators and 13 business and industrial organizations to strengthen CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team) Readiness at The Ninth Tower Grand Rama 9 Building on 22 September 2016.

Both MOUs are the result of collective cooperation among the SEC, the Bank of Thailand, the Office of Insurance Commission, the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (public organization) together with key national infrastructure operators and business, commerce and industrial sectors to promote awareness and prevention of cyber threats, information sharing, issue management and sector-CERT readiness.

SEC Secretary-General Rapee Sucharitakul said: “Cyber security threats come with advanced financial technology. These MOUs are another step toward better preparing all sectors for CERT Readiness to protect information technology security and national infrastructures.”

The 18 MOU signatories are:

The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (Public Organization) (ETDA)

Financial regulators:

The SEC
The Bank of Thailand (BOT)
The Office of Insurance Commission
The Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission
The Energy Regulatory Commission

Business associations and agencies:

The Thai Bankers’ Association
The Thai Life Assurance Association
Thai General Insurance Association
The Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand
The Federation of Thai Industries
The Internet Foundation for the Development of Thailand
The Telecommunications Association of Thailand under the Royal Patronage

Critical infrastructures:

The Metropolitan Electricity Authority
The Provincial Electricity Authority
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand
PTT Public Company Limited
The Stock Exchange of Thailand

Two New Mice, Keyboard and Headset All Feature Gaming

Grade Performance, Extreme Comfort and Sleek Design

Bangkok, October 5, 2016— Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) today announced the Prodigy series, a family of gaming gear that was designed to enhance the way you play. The new series, which includes two mice, a keyboard and a headset, all share the same attributes of high-performance technology, exceptional comfort, and a sleek and modern design.

“We love building products for hardcore gamers, and we’ll never give that up,” said Ujesh Desai, vice president and general manager of Logitech G. “With the explosion of play across all ages and skill sets we knew we needed something more. Our new Logitech G Prodigy series gives all gamers access to our best technology. It’s gaming gear made exclusively for everyone.”

The Logitech G Prodigy series includes the Logitech® G403 Prodigy™ Gaming Mouse, Logitech® G403 Prodigy™ Wireless Gaming Mouse, Logitech® G213 Prodigy™ RGB Gaming Keyboard, and the Logitech® G231 Prodigy Headset.

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Logitech G403 Prodigy Gaming Mice

The G403 Prodigy Gaming Mouse and Logitech G403 Prodigy Wireless Gaming Mouse deliver long-lasting comfort, thanks to their lightweight, ergonomic design. Rubber grips on the left and right sides give you added control, and the included 10g removable weight allows you to increase the weight if you prefer a heavier mouse.

Both mice are up to eight times faster than standard mice, which means when they are moved or clicked, the on-screen response is near-instantaneous. Each mouse has advanced button tensioning that helps keep the left and right mouse buttons primed to click, reducing the force required to click, delivering exceptional responsiveness. These mice feature the PMW3366, the world’s most advanced gaming mouse sensor, preferred by eSports pros worldwide. Exceptionally precise and consistent, the PMW3366 gives you the confidence of quicker responses and more accurate targeting. The mice can be used directly out-of-the-box, or with LGS you can fully configure the mouse to customize your lighting, buttons and DPI settings. Specifically, the G403 Prodigy Wireless Gaming Mouse is equipped with the same energy efficient, high performance wireless technology as the award-winning Logitech G900 Chaos Spectrum. The highly optimized 2.4GHz wireless connection has 1ms report rate for incredible lag-free responsiveness that outperforms competitive solutions, including wired ones.

Logitech G213 Prodigy RGB Gaming Keyboard

Designed for gamers of all levels, the G213 Prodigy keyboard features a sleek, spill-resistant design that is comfortable and durable. An integrated palm rest and adjustable feet let you set your keyboard to the ideal position, so it feels perfect during extended gaming sessions. The G213 Prodigy keyboard brings together the best in tactile feel and performance with keys built specifically for gamers. Each key on the G213 Prodigy is tuned to deliver ultra-quick, responsive feedback that’s up to four times faster than standard keyboards. Plus, its anti-ghosting gaming matrix is tuned for optimal gaming performance, keeping you in control when you press multiple gaming keys simultaneously.

The G213 Prodigy keyboard features five RGB illumination zones that can be personalized from a spectrum of up to 16.8 million colors. Change colors to match your setup, specific games, or showcase your favorite colors, and synchronize lighting effects with other Logitech G devices using Logitech Gaming Software (LGS). Low light leakage around each keycap means more light comes through the lettering and less spills out around the keycaps, making it easier to find your keys in the dark.

Additionally, the dedicated media controls allow you to play, pause, skip and adjust the volume of your music with a touch of a button, without having to switch out of the game.

Logitech G231 Prodigy Gaming Headset

Using 40 mm neodymium drivers, the G231 Prodigy Gaming Headset delivers high-quality stereo sound that keeps you immersed in your PC or console game from start to finish. The earcups are covered with carefully selected sports performance cloth for a comfortable, soft touch even after hours of use. And they slip off easily for washing to keep the headset in top shape. The earcups are also designed to be slim and light, without skimping on audio quality.

A crystal-clear unidirectional boom mic can be positioned to pick up your voice alone, ensuring that you will be heard loudly and clearly. And when not in use, the mic can be folded back into the headphones. In-line audio controls for volume and microphone mute are within easy reach on the connection cable.

Pricing and Availability

The Logitech G403 Prodigy Gaming Mouse, Logitech G213 Prodigy RGB Gaming Keyboard and Logitech G231 Prodigy Gaming Headset are expected to be available in the Thailand. The Logitech G403 Prodigy Gaming Mouse price of 2,699 baht and G403 Prodigy Wireless Gaming Mouse price of 3,999 baht., the Logitech G213 RGB Gaming Keyboard have a suggested retail price of 2,499 baht., the Logitech G231 Gaming Headset price of 2,299 baht. For more information, please visit gaming.logitech.com or our blog.

About Logitech
Logitech designs products that have an everyday place in people's lives, connecting them to the digital experiences they care about. Over 30 years ago Logitech started connecting people through computers, and now it’s designing products that bring people together through music, gaming, video and computing. Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI). Find Logitech at www.logitech.com, the company blog or @Logitech.

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Marketing Communications Specialist at IFS North America

The Silicon Review recognized IFS’s strengths, such as its global presence, advanced technology, customer success and its many accolades. The recognition as a “company to watch” supports IFS’s continued commitment to customers and innovation in the enterprise software market. Many of these strengths are valued when companies are selecting a new enterprise software solution.

So how do you determine the right enterprise software for your organization? Outlined below are three tips to help you and your company hit the ground running as you begin the enterprise software selection process.

3 TIPS TO SELECTING THE RIGHT ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE VENDOR

When beginning the enterprise software selection process, selecting the right vendor may seem like a complex task, but the right enterprise software can make complex tasks seem simple. As you begin looking at new enterprise software solutions, consider evaluating these areas:

1. LOOK FOR LEADING TECHNOLOGY

When evaluating an enterprise software vendor, it is essential to consider the product offering and the technology backing the solution. A forward-thinking vendor will push boundaries and challenge the status quo to produce world-class software.

In order for technology to remain cutting edge, a vendor must invest in Research and Development. Vendors that pave the way today but don’t invest in the future will quickly find themselves behind the eight ball. Reviewing a vendor’s roadmap can shed light on the vendor’s plans and priorities for innovations such as: wearable technology, internet of things (IoT), voice recognition, 3D visualization, and more.

Accolades also serve as an excellent way to determine the appropriate enterprise software vendor for your company. Awards and testimonials from customers, analysts and the like provide essential insight into the solution’s benefits. The Silicon Review’s 50 Best Companies to Watch in 2016 is one of many impressive accolades IFS has recently received.

2. IDENTIFY INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE

It’s key for an enterprise software vendor to focus on industries and regions in which your company operates. Selecting a vendor with this knowledge increases the probability that the solution you are selecting can solve the specific challenges your business faces.

A vendor that strives to learn more about the industries it serves often engages directly with customers to ensure that their customers are effectively overcoming the specific industry challenges they face.

Choosing a solution that can serve a range of industries through core processes and industry expertise is crucial. You stand to benefit from a vendor who works with highly regarded industry thought leaders who keep current on top industry trends. A vendor’s industry excellence showcases the software’s ability to benefit your business.

3. GAUGE GLOBAL SCALE

Growth is a common business objective and it should be considered while selecting an enterprise software vendor. The right vendor will support your future growth plans and partner with you to achieve your objectives.

A vendor with functionality to work across different currencies, legislation and languages can provide the flexibility to support growth plans. A vendor with partners and System Integrator networks will mitigate concerns of implementing new sites. Partner and System Integrator networks increase global staffing, allowing for seamless implementations on a global level.

Recognition in leading technology, industry excellence and global scale is part of what makes IFS a “Best Company to Watch in 2016” and a vendor to consider when launching an enterprise software project.

China continues to be the strongest individual market ahead of the USA, delivering double-digit growth

Stuttgart. Stable growth after three quarters: The first nine months of the year have seen Dr. Ing. h.c. F. PorscheAG increase the number of deliveries made by three percent compared with the previous year, with the company delivering a total of 178,314 new vehicles around the world. Key drivers of growth include the 718 Boxster and the Macan. China achieved a considerable increase of 11 per cent compared with the same period in the previous year, and as such remains the sportscar manufacturer’s strongest individual market.

“Despite the somewhat volatile environment in which we are operating, we have succeeded in increasing our sales figures once again in the first nine months of the year in Europe, Asia and America to surpass even those record figures achieved in 2015”,says Detlevvon Platen, Member of the Executive Board responsible for Sales and Marketing at Porsche AG. “The new 718 Boxster has been met with a fantastic response from customers. Since the beginning of the year, we have pushed beyond the 10,000 vehicle milestone with our Roadster. The 718 Cayman and 911 models have been similarly well received.”

With global deliveries standing at 10,661 (for the Boxster) and 71,086 (for the Macan), both models achieved clear double-digit growth of 20 per cent and 13 per cent respectively. Compared with the same period in the previous year, sales of the classic 911 sportscar also increased with 25,993 vehicles delivered (+5 per cent), as did sales of the Cayman with 8471 vehicles delivered (+4 per cent). Sales of the Panamera were slightly down on the figure seen in the previous year. This is due to the pending model changeover. Von Platen: “Given the overwhelmingly positive feedback we received about the new Panamera at the motor show in Paris at the end of September, we are extremely optimistic. We believe that the new generation will give us a considerable boost.” The new Panamera has been available to order since 28 June and will be in dealerships in Europe from November.

With 49,229 vehicles delivered in the country, China remains the strongest individual market in the first nine months of the year, ahead of the USA (40,246 deliveries). In Europe, figures increased again by an additional one per cent compared with the high level achieved in the previous year, with 58,678 vehicles delivered. Figures in the German market were down slightly by 0.5 per cent with 22,198 vehicles delivered.

PORSCHE AG deliveries	Per September
PORSCHE AG deliveries	2016	2015	Difference (%)
Worldwide	178,314	173,085	+3%
Europe	58,678	58,150	+1%
Germany	22,198	22,317	-0.5%
America	48,581	47,230	+3%
USA	40,246	39,300	+2%
Asia-Pacific, Africa and Middle East	71,055	67,705	+5%
China	49,229	44,240	+11%

About AAS Auto Service

More information please contact

AAS Auto Service Co.,Ltd. 02-522-6655 ext. 101-103 or visit us at www.porsche.co.th

Porsche Centre Bangkok Vibhavadi Rangsit Rd.Tel. 02-522-6655

Porsche Centre PattanakarnTel. 02-369-1111

Porsche City Showroom Siam Paragon FL.2Tel. 02-610-9911

October 6, 2016 - dtac celebrates its major collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society,Mahidol University, and MCOT in organizing “DiCY Youth Camp : Digital Galaxy” with Assistant Professor Dr. Supaporn Kiattisin (3rd right), Director of Information Technology Management, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University; Dr. Smitti Darakorn Na Ayuthaya (center), Head of Youth Camp, Mahidol University; Mr. Prush Sangangam (3rd left), lecturer and Dr. Taweesak Samanchuen (2nd right), Project Consultant, Mahidol University; Mr. Peerapon Anutarasoat (far right), Senior News Rewriter, MCOT; and Ms. On-uma Rerkpattanapipat (2nd left), Senior Vice President, Head of Corporate Communications and Sustainability, Total Access Communication PLC or dtac joining the group photo at dtac House, Chamchuri Square Building.

“DiCY Youth Camp : Digital Galaxy” is a learning activity for the development of digital literacy for Thai children and promotes the creative and responsible use of digital technology, as part of the 2016 learning program of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society. The youth camp is open for 800 children from across the country and focuses on practical learning, problem solving, creativity, and digital technology over 6 days and 5 nights.

The youth camp will be organized in 4 batches across Thailand. Batch 1 for Northeastern Thailandfrom October 9-14, 2016 at the Eastern University of Management and Technology, Ubon Ratchathani. Batch 2 for Southern Thailand from October 9-14, 2016 at Songkhla Rajabhat University, Songkhla. Batch 3 for Northern thailand from October 16-21, 2016 at Maejo University, Chiang Mai. Batch 4 for Central Thailandfrom October 16-21, 2016 at Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University (Salaya Campus), Nakhon Pathom.

For more information : http://dlthailand.org/ and Facebook : @DiCYThailand

October 11, 2016 – dtac has released flood relief measures to help customers, both prepaid and postpaid, and flood victims and has set up network monitoring team to work 24 hours a day to ensure base stations continue to operate during the flood and increase customer confidence throughout the country.

Heavy rain and flooding has hit people in many provinces, which prompted Total Access Communication PLC or dtac to offer relief measures to prepaid and postpaid customers living in flood-affected areas, including Tak, Phitsanulok, Pichit, Phetchabun, Nakhon Sawan, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Ayutthaya, Ang Thong, Lop Buri, Uthai Thani, and Chai Nat. dtac offers prepaid customers Jaidee emergency calls, while postpaid customers will receive a 7-day bill payment extension.

Mr. Prathet Tankuranun, Chief Technology Officer, Total Access Communication PLC or dtac said, “In addition to offering flood relief to help affected customers in flooded areas, dtac also continues to monitor its network closely and prepares for any emergency situation in the flooded and watched areas, in which all base stations are equipped with power generators according to the emergency response plan. A surveillance team works around the clock and can be dispatched immediately in case of emergency maintenance. We also coordinate with relevant power authorities in each region to ensure exchange stations continue to be powered in case of power outage due to high flood, thus minimizing potential impact to base stations, so that we can maintain our customer confidence and help relieve suffering from the flood.”

dtac continues to closely and continuously monitor flooding situations and prepares to extend its relief measures to other provinces. dtac customers can obtain flood relief support from dtac call center 1678.

“Thailand Harmony World Puppet Festival in Kanchanaburi 2016” November 1-7 at Prommitr Film Studio and the Floating Market at the 9th Infantry Division (Surasee Camp)

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UOB helps innovative Thai startups spread their wings in the region Bank provides end-to-end financial solutions for every stage of a startup’s development

Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach Launches Flash Sale on Suites and Villas!

ZEN Japanese restaurant invites well-known faces to join workshop on “Salmon Rice Bowl”

UPS WORLDWIDE EXPRESS PLUS™ SERVICE

Porsche 911 GT3 R goes racing in Macau and Sepang - Motorsport classics in Asia

TAT promotes “Vi-Thee-Thai” Combining Local Experiences draws Qualified Tourists Focus on 4 Northeast Provinces to Lead “2nd Ride to Khong’s Legendary”

PENGUIN INTRODUCES NEW “SENIOR SIM” &“YOUNGSTER SIM”

Digital Ventures unveils perspective on blockchain, the quintessential fintech of the future

KMITL TO INCUBATE MEDICAL INNOVATORS MEDICAL INNOVATIONS IN FOCUS

CIMB Thai Bank posts 9M2016 net profit of THB 798.3 million

Statement: Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show 2016

BEEHIVE Lifestyle Mall Muang Thong Thani celebrates 2nd anniversary

SEC signs MOUs to enhance CERT-Readiness

Logitech G Introduces New Prodigy Series

Silicon Review names IFS among 50 best companies to watch in 2016

Quarter three: Porsche increases number of deliveries by three percent

dtac partners with Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, Mahidol University, and MCOT to organize “DiCY Youth Camp : Digital Galaxy”

dtac offers flood relief to customers and closely monitors base stations across Thailand to ensure service continuity