CP and True sponsor food and SIM cards for ASean Para athletes

Mr.Jutinan Bhirombhakdi, Chairman of the Paralympic Committee of Thailand, expresses his pleasure to see the private sector to show interest in supporting sports for both able-bodied and disabled athletes. With the support from Charoen Pokphand Group, CPF, CP All and True Corporation, it will not only help facilitate almost 500 national athletes, coaches and officials participating at the ASEAN Para Games, but also for moral support. Our goal is surely to maintain its championship this competition. In 2015, Thailand won 95 gold, 76 silver, and 79 bronze medals. Most importantly, we want to use this platform to promote our new athletes, which makes up 30% of the total. We hope they would get an experience in order to step up themselves to a higher level of competition in the future such as the Asian Para Games and Paralympics. On behalf of all Thai disabled athletes, I would like to extend our thanks to our partners in supporting us for the competition. As the country’s representatives, we promise to do it our best.

Dr. Rashell Daiphontunya, Deputy Governor for Sports Promotion of Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), says the SAT and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports plays a role in supporting Thai athletes and also giving them readiness for the upcoming 2017 ASEAN Para Games. We have prepared them readiness both physically and mentally.  They include working with sport association to train the athletes, physical science service, healthcare provided by physical therapists who help take care of treatment with those getting sick and hurt and boost them capability, and psychologists who help consult mentally and physically.

Moreover, a “Thai House” will be set up as a center to give athletes convenience, coordination service and provide nutritious food to make them happy and ready for competition. On this occasion, the SAT would like to extend our thanks to the private sector like Charoen Pokphand Group and True Corporation PCL for giving us a full support to help athletes and cheer on them to receive a victory in Malaysia.

This year, CPF, CP All and True Corporation will be utilizing with their expertise as the Kitchen of the World, a leader in the food industry in Malaysia and also a leader in communications industry. We are ready to be the main sponsor of food and telecommunications officially for Thai athletes throughout the 9th ASEAN Para Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Mr. Vitavat Tantivess, Executive Vice President – Marketing Unit of Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL, points out that CPF is pleased to play a role in supporting Thai athletes at the 2017 ASEAN Para Games in Malaysia. As a food business operator, we will use our expertise to produce hygienic and nutritious food to Thai athletes at “Thai House”. CP-Malaysia will act as a central kitchen to produce the quality meals to the athletes. We hope meals, provided by us, will make Thai athletes more energetic to regain its championship at the competition as expected.”

Mr.Suvit Kingkaew, Senior Vice President of CP All CPL, the operator of 7-Eleven convenience store in Thailand, is pleased to help provide quality meals for Thai athletes, staff, and officials taking part in 2017 ASEAN Para Games. Clearly, food is an important element to produce energy to Thai athletes to win the overseas competition. CP All would like to extend our thanks to the Paralympic Committee of Thailand and Sports Authority of Thailand for giving the company the opportunity to officially provide meals to athletes at the 9th ASEAN Para Games. CP All and Charoen Pokphand Group will work together to prepare ready-to-eat meals, which are safe and hygienic, at Thai House in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, during September 17 to 23. On behalf of Thai fans, CP All would like to send our moral support and cheer on Thai athletes at ASEAN Para Games and wish them the success.

Dr.Papon Ratanachaikanont, Executive Assistant to President/CEO and Chief Brand & Communication Officer True Corporation Plc, stated that True Group is delighted and honored to be a part in supporting Thai athletes at the Games. Providing the support is in line with our belief that everyone can succeed if they receive an opportunity. True Group has always given priority to the development of disabled people through our innovation and telecommunications as we hope to help them improve their quality of life. As part of cultivating virtue under the concept “Creating a Better Life for Vulnerable Groups”, this initiative will provide occupational training support as well as employment opportunities for the disabled so that they can earn an income, leading to a better quality of life. At the 9th ASEAN Para Games, True Group has supported the telecommunications for Thai athletes, coaches, officials, and media representatives who will be taking part in the games, to be able to keep in touch with their families or friends back home throughout the tournament. Each will be provided a TrueMove H SIM card including non-stop data international roaming service with voice package on 4G and 3G in Malaysia to help them feel at home and ready to compete in the Games. The support also reflects the determination of our company to support Thai athletes to energetically compete in order to bring glory to our country.