Private sector's supports
This daily compilation is aimed at publicising private companies's supports to flood recovery efforts in Thailand. Send information to [email protected].
Sugar millers mobilised combined donation of Bt35 million for flood victims, which was presented to PM's Office.
Khunying Nattika Wattanavekin, executive director of Thai Sugar Miller Co Ltd, said that these funds are for flood victims in general as the association of sugar millers have so far focused its assistance to sugar cane farmers. Sugar cane is a key agricultural produce of provinces in the Central region, which are adversely affected by floods. The sugar millers are now helping farmers in the areas in draining water from agricultural fields, advising them on disease prevention, and preparing for rehabilitation process.
Thanachart Bank's executives and staff help prepare life support bags, as 5,000 sets worth Bt1.5 million will be distributed through the Royal Thai Navy. It also allows donation through creditcards, to account No. 031-6-00777-4, MBK Tower Branch.
According to Labour Protection and Welfare Department director-general Arthit Isamo, Ecco (Thailand) will join the "Friends help Friends" scheme by recruiting 3,800 workers from flood-affected areas. The employment will last 3 months. On Oct 18, the department had a discussion with business operators in Samut Prakan, Chon Buri and Chachoengsao, to promote the scheme as over 200,000 workers in flood-hit provinces are at risks of losing jobs.
Sony Music Entertainment Operating (Thailand) and Siam Centre presented Bt150,000 donation to Channel 3, raised from the auction and donation at "Helping Hands for Thai Flood" event.
TCC Land Group, led by senior executive vice president Pranot Sirivadhanabhakdi, centre, presented cash and necessity items worth Bt1.622 million, for distribution to flood victims through Nation Channel.
Tisco Bank will waive penalty fees to late hire-purchase loan payments and offer emergency loans to affected clients. It also considers a 3-month debt moratorium to seriously-affected clients. For the general public, they can tap Tisco Auto Cash loans now and start paying installments next year. The 24-hour Hotline, 02-633-6000 press 1, is open.
