Trakul Songpiriyakij, Leader of Lixil Thailand, a water technology business, said that as a leading global sanitary ware brand with a long-standing presence in Thailand, they understand the daily hardships faced by low-income individuals and those affected by floods.
Recently, Lixil has delivered sanitary ware to improve housing and elevate hygiene standards, extending care and encouragement to residents of the Secure Homes project to support their resilience in life.
The Community Organizations Development Institute supports the development of housing for low-income people in urban and rural areas under the 20-year Housing Development Master Plan (2017–2036). It focuses on promoting housing opportunities and improving the quality of life for low-income groups by addressing problems and developing housing that meets standards with a good environment.
Meanwhile, Dr. Thaphat Atsri, Leader of Human Resources for Thailand, Philippines, and Indochina at Lixil Asia Pacific, and Tharinee Pimonsri, Leader of Brand and Marketing Communication for Lixil Thailand, together with Krisada Somprasong, Director of the Community Organizations Development Institute (Public Organization) or CODI, and Sumon Yangsoong, Assistant Director of CODI, were honored guests.
They formed a partnership to pilot the delivery of American Standard sanitary ware to the first 100 low-income families under the 'Sanitary Ware Donation for Secure Homes' project. This aims to improve hygiene for vulnerable and disadvantaged groups in society in the community housing development areas along Ladprao Canal – Prem Prachakorn Canal in Bangkok and the housing problem-solving project for low-income people affected by rail system development and flood incidents in Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province.
79th Anniversary Amorn Thongthio, Managing Director of Viriyah Insurance Public Company Limited, led senior executives in a merit-making ceremony on the occasion of the company’s 79th anniversary on 3 February 1947 to bring auspiciousness to the organization and to encourage executives and staff across all sectors who collectively drive risk management efforts for Thai society.
Under the principle of fairness as the core policy, which serves as the foundation for building consumer trust throughout the company's operations. The ceremony was held at the headquarters on Ratchadaphisek Road, Bangkok, simultaneously with Viriyah Insurance’s branches and claims operation centers nationwide, which held merit-making ceremonies at the same time.
Entering its 79th year, Viriyah Insurance’s longevity confirms the organization's strength and growth amid societal changes. This is a result of product and service development in non-life insurance that aligns with consumer needs and risk contexts over time.
Alongside management guided by ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) principles, which enhances business stability and raises standards for stakeholder care in all dimensions, delivering experiences beyond coverage — value for money #MakeEveryBahtCount — aiming to comprehensively elevate customer care while creating long-term social value.
New Brand Akinori Atarashi, Chairman of Daikin Industries (Thailand) Co., Ltd., along with Takayoshi Miki, President of Siam Daikin Sales Co., Ltd., and Woraphong Kiyapat, Managing Director of Siam Daikin Sales Co., Ltd., launched AIR CREATOR, a new brand in the ASEAN region. They introduced a complete lineup of residential products, including air conditioners and air purifiers equipped with fragrance diffusion functions.
They also introduced a new user experience through the DAIKIN AIR SELECT app featuring the AIR CARD function, accessible via the mobile application developed by Daikin. It offers an easy-to-use interface and widget functions to control devices directly from the home screen. With a single tap, users can sync the operation of air conditioners and purifiers to create the most suitable atmosphere. The launch took place recently at Daikin Solution Plaza fuha:SIAM.
Achieving Safety Standard Certification Sathien Stainless Steel Public Company Limited, a leading Thai kitchenware manufacturer known internationally under the ZEBRA Brand and Sun’z Brand, led by Dr. Ekachai Yangvanich, Chairman and Managing Director, received the Industrial Product Standard License for stainless steel food containers specifically for safety under TIS 3206-2567. This applies to the company’s products including pots, pans, food trays, tiffin carriers, spatulas, spoons, and forks, making it the only company in Thailand currently certified for this standard to assure consumer safety.
In this ceremony, Mr. Akniti Romyanon, Secretary-General of the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI), personally presented the license. He was accompanied by Mrs. Pongsiri Wannasri and Mr. Patrapol Limphakdee, Deputy Secretary-Generals of TISI, along with TISI executives and company management.
Receiving the license to display TIS 3206-2567 is a prestigious honor reflecting the company’s meticulous production standards, from selecting high-quality Food Grade 304 and 430 stainless steel materials to manufacturing under ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management systems, internationally recognized for performance, safety, and environmental responsibility.
Marking the 60th anniversary of the Zebra Brand in 2026, the company celebrates its commitment to improving consumers’ quality of life by continuously developing safe and reliable kitchenware. The brand’s strength extends beyond Thailand, earning international recognition with over seven Prime Minister’s Export Awards (PM Awards) from 1986 through 2025, including the most recent Best Thai Brand award, reaffirming its status as a trusted Thai brand meeting global standards.
In a market flooded with diverse products, especially those sold online where consumers cannot easily verify quality visually, the TIS 3206-2567 certification serves as a crucial assurance that Zebra and Sun’z kitchenware are safe and free from harmful heavy metal contamination, truly protecting consumer health.