SOCIAL SCENE

GRADUATION CEREMONY: HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn graciously presided over a graduation ceremony of Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya at the 60th Anniversary of HM the King’s Accession to the Throne International Convention Center in Hat Yai, Songkhla. On this occasion, the university has conferred on Harald Link, chairman of B. Grimm Group, an honorary doctorate in business administration (management), in recognition of his strong support to a wide range of education and livelihood programmes in Thailand, especially his initiation and continuous contribution towards the dual ‘classroom study and workplace training’ vocational education.

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING: Brother Dechachai Sripicharn, third right, director of Assumption College, signed an educational agreement between Assumption College and Assumption University. This agreement was a memorandum of understanding between these two educational institutions. Brother Bancha Saenghiran, third left, president of Assumption University, was the co-signer of the agreement. The ceremony was witnessed by the Assumption College Board directors.

ANNUAL CAMPAIGN: Cleo, one of Thailand’s leading lifestyle magazines, unveiled its annual ‘Cleo 50 Most Eligible Bachelor 2016’ at The House on Sathorn. From left, Pawarisa Penchart; Thathathai Thamprapas, general manager of Post-ACP; Patsarakorn Chirathivat, chief operating officer (digital media & magazine business) of Post-ACP; Tanapong Chirapanidchakul, CEO of Tanachira Retail Corp; Supicha Sorndamrih, editor-in-chief of Cleo magazine; Rasamee Thongsiripaisri; and Todsapol Maisuk, The Most Eligible Bachelor 2015.

ENGINEER TRAINING: AP (Thailand) in partnership with the Council of Engineers recently hosted a free training session for a new generation of civil engineers on the topic of ‘Foundations And Structures’ at the Jasmine City Hotel. From left: Navaporn Taweevong, senior capabilities developer — construction, AP (Thailand); Kansinee Akethammasiri, HR Trusted Construction Academy, AP (Thailand); Chulaert Jitjuajun, senior professional at the Council of Engineers; Pumipat Sinacharoen, chief people officer, AP (Thailand); Prof Dr Amorn Pimanmas, secretary-general of the Council of Engineers and an expert in building structures; Supanida Chantraporn, HR trusted recruitment and retention executor, AP (Thailand); and Krisadaporn Juthirakittiporn senior capabilities developer — Construction, AP (Thailand).

CAMERA WORLD: Shinsho Ikeda, director and division manager imaging product division of Olympus (Thailand) and Nara Tuntratisthan, managing director of Parabola, recently organised the opening event for ‘Olympus By Zoom Camera’, the latest showroom under the photo gallery concept in the Central Festival Department Store, Chiang Mai. From left, Wisan Numkarng; Pavit Sukhajiradej; Hisao Horikoshi, consulate-general of Japan in Chiang Mai; Mr Ikeda; Siwaraya Puttikarukot; Mr Nara; and Yasuhiko Okuno.