Sustainability

As per dtac’s strict regulations pertaining to COVID-19, five shops, know as dtac halls, were temporarily closed Feb 27-Mar 13, due to possible exposure to returning visitors of at-risk countries. After a 14-day quarantine, all employees show no sign of COVID-19. And the shops were fully sanitized before reopening. The dtac halls are located at Central Rayong, Central Westgate, Central Nakhon Si Thammarat, Central Rama 3 and Central Surat Thani. dtac has very strict regulations for employees which impose two-week self-quarantine for any visitors of at-risk countries, daily temperature checks, and obligatory face masks for all customer-facing personel. More details on dtac Internal Regulations Pertaining to Coronavirus (Covid-19) Containment here. In addition to making hand sanitizer available for all employees and customers, dtac cleans shops with sanitizer on a daily basis. dtac Hall at Centra Suratthani dtac Hall at Centra Rayong dtac Hall at Centra Nakhon Si Thammarat  

For a few days only, the historic Customs House on the Chao Phraya riverfront is open to visitors. Previously an office to levy taxes on traders entering and exiting the country, it is briefly transformed into an exhibition space for occasionally for the “Hundred Years Between”, celebrating the 115th anniversary of Thailand-Norway diplomatic relations. The photo exhibition features the vastness of the Norwegian landscape taken by Thanphuying Sirikitiya Jensen, the great, great granddaughter of King Rama V. She retraced the late king’s footsteps in the Norwegian landscapes which his majesty recounted so wondrously in letters to his daughter. In addition to her photography, she wrote letters to the king, an illusory dialogue that sparks existential contemplation. “This photo exhibition may not exactly follow King Chulalongkorn’s visit to Norway place by place. But the heart of my travel in Norway this time is to reflect on the key idea of his [King Chulalongkorn’s] visit and that is the exploration of the nature in forging ancestral connections that traverse both time and space. And coincidentally, the Customs House was also the reception venue for the return of his visit to Europe,” said Thanphuying Sirikitaya. “Thailand and Norway share a deep connection and…

The recently opened Samyan Mitrtown operates 24/7 and brings a slightly different focus compared to most malls thanks to more shops and services focused on education, co-working, crafts and fitness. Connected to the MRT by a  tunnel that was mobbed by throngs of selfie-takers, Samyan Mitrtown was an instant hit with students and office workers in the nearby Chamchuri Square. What most of the crowds have not yet experienced is Triple Y Hotel & Residence, a mixed-use project on Samyan Mitrtown's 7th- 33rd floor, divided into a hotel (7th-11th floor) and residence (11th-33rd floor). Triple Y Hotel & Residence sticks to to the project's ‘Urban Life Library’ tagline, and the aim of being a ‘forever learning space for every range of ages.’ In support of the changing ways of work at nearby companies such as dtac, these spaces could combine perfectly to host hackathons and workshops over several days. In ad, SAMYAN Mitrtown Hall can host even larger events. In the hotel part,  rooms range from 17 square meters  for solo travelers to ‘Studio Suite’ which can house up to 6 people. And locals will be particularly interesting in the  co-working space. As for the Triple Y Residence, it offers…

We are living in the digital era which means everyone easily have an  access to internet but internet also has its threatening demeanor, cyberbully for example. The group of people who are harmed by Cyberbully are mostly kids and adolescents who have little to no idea of how to protect themselves on the internet. To make the matter worse, their parents and teachers seem to have no idea too. This is when dtac came up with Safe Internet program campaign to protect kids from digital threat. dtac, together with teachers will create strategy to protect kids from Cyberbully. We have a chance to discuss with K. Rachaya Kulnapongse, AVP Sustainability of dtac toward Safe Internet Campaign. Cyberbully is a common thing everyone can face but kids can’t cope it well and have no protection scheme whatsoever. Mostly, when they are threatened with Cyberbully, kids tend to keep it to themselves and rarely consult their parents or teachers because they don’t think these two group of people can help them.This fact inspires us to educate teachers because they can provide a protection for kids at school. dtac has conducted a research and the result came up that 90 percent of teachers…

Thrilled is the understatement for the opening of Never Stop Café x DoiTung, the newest Café on 32nd floor, dtac house. This special café is not just for delectable coffee and hangout spot but it is packed with the Social Enterprise background while stand strong with dtac’s motto. We have a chance to get the insight M.L. Dispanadda Diskul (Khun Duke) Chief Executive Officer, Mae Fah Luang Foundation under Royal Patronage. Khun Duke has given us a better understanding and insightful aspect toward the social enterprise background of  Never Stop Café x DoiTung The start of Never Stop Café x DoiTung When we learned that dtac will open a concept café for their employees, we are thrilled with excitement because dtac and Mae Fah Luang Foundation have shared a valuable history together. Some time around 6-7 years ago, Mae Fah Luang Foundation has created contents to expose the true prices of  agriculture goods to protect local farmers from unfair pricing. Dtac, at that time, helped us distributing this content which created a great impact for local farmers. Knowing that dtac planned to open café, we put an effort to collaborate and make this café come true. Why dtac? When it…