At A Glance

Chemico Inter Corporation recently announced the opening of its second health and beauty centre in Thailand, located at its existing complex in Bangkapi, Bangkok, at an investment cost of Bt350 million, said managing director Prasop Palakornkitti.
Currently, the company has nine health and beauty centres globally. It plans to expand its presence to Africa in the near future, aimed at increasing revenue by 15 per cent. Headquartered in Thailand, Chemico has branch offices in many countries -including the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, India, Russia and The United Arab Emirates, employing more than 400 staff . 
In India, the company has expanded its operation to New Deli from Mumbai.
“We emphasise on specialty products from renowned suppliers around the world to satisfy the needs of consumers. Moreover, we also provide quality and quick delivery as well as technical services from suppliers, sales representatives and application lab staff,” he said.
Chemico group has been expanding its business both locally and internationally. Apart from building new offices and warehouses, Chemico group has also given importance to its cosmetics and food laboratories, with continuous increases in investment in these areas. 
“Our primary mission is to set up laboratories in every country we have estab
 lished an office, with all facilities having the same format and standards, to provide added value to our cosmetics, home care, food, and dietary products,” said Prasop.

HOSPITAL GETS BOOST THROUGH DONATION 
TCC Technology Company Limited (TCCtech), represented by Suda Trisirikul, director of human resources and administration, and Waleeporn Sayasit, corporate communications director, recently donated 10 sets of computers and peripherals to Phrong Madua Community Hospital, represented by Khanita Tungkittiwat.
TCCtech realises the importance of having access to technology, as well as an efficient infrastructure for the hospital to increase the overall quality of community healthcare services.

INSURER POSTS 3.6% PREMIUM GROWTH FOR 1H 
Allianz Ayudhya has reported a 3.6 per cent growth in premium for the first half of 2018. Moving forward in the second half of the year, the company is on track to achieve a total premium of Bt34 billion for the year. 
Bryan Smith, president and CEO of Allianz Ayudhya Assurance Plc, said that as of the end of the first half , Ayudhya Allianz posted solid performances in all distribution channels with total premium income growing by 3.6 per cent year on year, to Bt15 billion. The strong financial performance for the first half of this year was a result of a well balanced mix of contributions from three strong distribution channels. 
The agency channel remained the most significant, achieving gross premium of Bt6.4 billion and growing by 2.8 per cent. The Bancassurance channel generated premium of Bt5.4 billion, growing by 3.5 per cent. Direct marketing maintained its market leadership for the 8th consecutive year with a total premium of Bt2.5 billion, up 1 per cent.
In May, the company announced its strategic partnership with BDMS, Thailand’s largest hospital network and jointly launched a new high value product called My First Class Health Care @ BDMS, which has received very positive feedback from customers.
For the second half of the year, we have good momentum and are on track to achieve our goal of Bt34 billion in total premium income.” he said.