May 20, 2012

15 July 2010
Trane (Thailand) Co Ltd, committed to help promote energy efficiency and protect the environment for Thais amid the global warming, on Saturday July 17 plans to take 100 clients to join the reforestation project in Hua Hin, Prachuab Khiri Khan.

9 July 2010
The government has vowed to promote social enterprises as one of the key mechanisms in Thailand's reform initiative. Apirak Kosayodhin, adviser to the prime minister, said that social enterprise had been defined as profit-generating businesses that had been set up with the objective of not just making money but also solving problems faced by the local community as well as developing the society and environment.
9 July 2010
Seven business associations are ready to play a key role in leading the business community to work together with society on national reform. “We have already proposed the national reform plan to the government to learn more about the plan. We cannot wait for the government’s policy but do what we can,” Dusit Nontanakorn, chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, said during a seminar on “Partnership for Thailand Reform”.

1 July 2010
Students at Lamplaimat Pattana School in Buri Ram were enthusiastic in learning, just like what new educationists wanted to see. It turns out as a success that the learning process here ensures learning sustainability.

30 June 2010
PTT Plc, Siam Cement Group, BLCP Power Plc, Glow Energy Plc and Dow Chemical Thailand announced their joint efforts in addressing environmental and health concerns in Map Ta Phut, Rayong. Under "Community Friend" project, standards are set to be above official requirements.

29 June 2010
Among business units of Telenor in Asia, DTAC is famous for its clear CSR policy. Locally, it has won awards from many institutions. Now, it is charted to transfer the knowledge to Telenor units across the globe.

29 June 2010
A creative contest is up and coming, drawing students and the general public to present their business plans developed upon the real needs of communities.

28 June 2010
When Chulalongkorn Hospital, the 96-year premise under the Thai Red Cross Society, embarks on the plan to build a new building to serve the growing number of patients, Thais in high society are not reluctant to extend their helps.

28 June 2010
Believing that corruption is leading the country to crises and blocking its development, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) launched its "Growing Good" programme yesterday to instil ethics in the younger generation and teach them to fight graft.

24 June 2010
Major communications associations have joined up for the first time ever to launch "Positive Network" - a social campaign meant to reflect the voice of Thais from all classes and social groups in a systematic and sustainable manner.

22 June 2010
The world's richest man Warren Buffet and Bill Gates urge wealthy Americans to pledge their wealth towards charity.

21 June 2010
From Seattle, Ignite - the event kicked off in 2006 where ordinary people were invited to share their positive views - is now reaching Thailand.

18 June 2010
At 27, animator Rut Jampamool learns that an individual can support his life and simultaneously do something good to society.

17 June 2010
In the pharmaceutical industry, good health is the goal. But for a foundation, it is for the healthy society. Pfizer (Thailand) Ltd sees the possibility in combining the goals, and it gave birth to Pfizer Foundation Thailand, the organisation that carries out good deeds on Pfizer's financial supports.

17 June 2010
It is easy to break one bamboo stick, but not a bunch of them.

Another campaign launched to ease the flood impact is from Thai Airways International.

Unemployment is a global problem as it concerns millions of people. But Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus believes social business can help address the problem, even if a social enterprise can hire just five workers.

If natural resources are to be conserved, keeping the youth educated is necessary.