Bangkok--12 Oct--SET
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) rolls out its annual "Social Recognition Project" for 2015 in order to honor and encourage philanthropic deeds of individuals and organizations covering seven areas. This year, the Sugree Charoensook award has been granted to "Narong Prangcharoen," a Thai composer of classical music with international acclaim. He has dedicated more than 12 years to enhancing the standard of classical music composition in Thailand and abroad. His music has been performed by many renowned symphony orchestras and music festivals worldwide.
Sathit Limpongpan, SET chairman and chairman of SET Foundation said that SET foundation has continuously been committed to various social responsibility projects and this project has been organized for the ninth consecutive year. At this annual event, today SET granted THB 2 million baht to Sugree Charoensook Foundation for its great contributions to the society in enhancing music and education, enabling youth to develop potential while promoting Thai cultural classical music. This year's Sugree Charoensook award was granted to "Narong Prangcharoen", a talented classical music composer, to honor his musical excellence, creativity and uniqueness that won him many prestigious international awards, as a result building reputation for Thailand.
"This award is one of the seven awards in seven areas selected by seven organizations formulated to recognize the outstanding individuals via the selection process of identifying, honoring and motivating the social leaders who are dedicated to benefiting the social sustainability aspect and inspiring others to follow their footsteps. The seven areas cover the developments of education, library, urban community, music, sports, social affairs, as well as drug addiction prevention and problem-solving in community," Sathit added.
Sugree Charoensook, Chairman of Sugree Charoensook Foundation, said that SET Foundation has given his foundation a chance to conduct music activities for youth, enabling the less fortunate children especially those in detention centers, hill tribes, and upcountry areas to sing and play musical instruments. This could enhance their physical and mental skills, cultivating the ability to live harmoniously in the society. Granting the award to Narong Prangcharoen would certainly inspire Thai musical talents and motivate their contributions to the Thai society.
The selection is in process for the other six foundations namely the Football History Association of Thailand; the Population and Community Development Association; the Professor Sangvian Indaravijaya Foundation; the Vimuttayalaya Foundation; the Duang Prateep Foundation; and the Thai Library Association, and the results will be announced soon.
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