Emergency announcements
Below are updates on key developments in the business circle, as floods are raging through Bangkok.
Dpac Inter Co Ltd, a plastic bag maker, vows not to increase product prices and it also quotes special prices for orders from government units. It recently donated 100,000 garbag bags which could be turned to mobile toilets. Its employees also produced 200 mobile toilets, made from plastic chairs and plastic bags, for distribution to flood victims.
Ch Karnchang Plc is among the first private companies which have to declare special holidays during Oct 28-31, as severe flooding disrupts the communiting of a large number of employees. Others include Porn Prom Metal Plc and UBIS (Asia) Plc.
The Stock Exchange of Thiland has cancelled all activities during Oct 8-Nov 6. The "Technical Trade Fair" will be postponed to Nov 28, while submission deadline for Settrade music contest is delayed to Nov 7.
Bangkok Insurance Plc on Wednesday closed its BKI Care Station at Central Pinklao. Until the water subsides, clients are advised to contact the station at CentralWorld. Contact: 02) 646 4 1850 and (02) 646 4 1850.
IKEA Thailand is donating Bt20 million in support of the flood victims and promising additional relief support with help of suppliers such as blankets, cups and plates and possible additional articles that will be distributed to affected and hard reached areas.
"IKEA Thailand has decided to channel this support through partners which IKEA Thailand already have an established relationship with and/or which we believe can reach the many people in an effective and transparent manner: The Mae Fah Luang Foundation under Royal Patronage will receive the cash donation of Bt20 million and WWF Thailand will distribute the relief support of IKEA products," it said in a statement.
IKEA is about to officially open its first store in Thailand on Bangna-Trat Road on Nov 3.
CIMB Thai Bank in coordination with Habitat for Humanity Thailand is also mobilising donations from employees, clients and the general public for flood victims. The proceeds will be used to buy boats and operate rescues, as well as repair damaged property. Donations are welcomed to Account No. 053-2-23644-4.
The bank also extends additional measures to help individual borrowers. They will receive maximum 90-day debt moratorium, debt rescheduling for upto 12 months, or an interest cut for 6 months. Contact CIMB Thai Care Centre 02-626-7777 press 0.
To help the temporarily-unemployed, the Mall Group is recruiting 1,000 sales persons and cashiers. Minimum education requirement is Mathayom 3. Details at 02-555-1344 , 02-555-1345
Thai Life Insurance prepares two backup centres at its Bangkok headoffice and in Nakhon Ratchasima to ensure smooth activities. Call Centre 022078888
Bumrungrad Hospital is suspending all non-urgent and non-emergency outpatient services during Oct 28-31. It said in a statement that emergency room and inpatient facilities will operate normally, and additional emergency and urgent care outpatient capabilities will be added.
Patients can reschedule appointments or make inquiries by calling 02-667-1000 or e-mail to: [email protected].
Krungthai Card Co Ltd is funding the purchase of 10 row boats for Habitat for Humanity Thailand, to support the rescue and relief efforts. Affected clients are welcomed to contact KTC Phone 02-665-5000 for debt reliefs.
