Bangkok--Dec 8--Ogilvy Public Relations
On behalf of Ford Thailand, Mr. Natee Sastyoungkul, Public Relations Manager, Ford Thailand, received a plaque of recognition as a corporate organization which takes part in the environmental conservation from Mr. Suvit Khunkitti, the Minister of Natural Resource and Environment, on the Environmental Day 2004. The date, initiated in response to the concern of His Majesty the King about the environmental problems facing Thais, is meant to create environmental awareness among the public to help make Thailand an environmental friendly country.
“Ford is delighted that Conservation and Environmental Grants plays a part in setting good examples for the public and private sectors, and government agencies in social developments; and inspiring corporate organizations with the commitment like ours to support Thailand’s environmental, social and cultural conservation and development. Today, we are very proud that our project is well recognized by the Department of the Environmental Quality Promotion, a key authority in the conservation and the development of the environment in Thailand,” said Mr. Sastyoungkul.
Ford Thailand is one of the only six corporate organizations being selected to receive a citation plaque for their support extended to activities for Thailand’s environmental conservation and development.
The award recognition project is organized by the Department of the Environmental Quality Promotion as a major activity on Thailand’s Environmental Day on the 4th of December every year. This year, the “Clean & Green Thailand” was initiated to promote environmental awareness among the public, the private organizations and the government agencies, encouraging them to clean their homes, offices and public places, to set good examples for the community to help preserve the environment and keep the surrounding areas clean.
Ford Thailand has a clear policy to continuously promote and support environmentally and socially friendly activities. The company initiated “Conservation and Environmental Grants” program providing financial support to people, groups of people and agencies which conduct projects aimed at environmental and art & cultural conservation, energy saving and pollution reduction as well as children and youth development. Ford has been organizing the program for five consecutive years, reaffirming well its commitment to playing a part in the social, environmental and art & cultural development. End.