Bangkok--Dec 14--SET
The SET is inviting prominent persons from both the public and private sectors to join an advisory committee for its 30th Anniversary Charity Fund. Focus will be on youth development in community areas. The activities will be related to their education, sports, environment, and drugs.
SET Executive Vice President Mrs. Patareeya Benjapolchai who is also an assistant secretary to the SET’s 30th Anniversary Charity Fund, disclosed that the SET Board of Governors has approved the Fund’s establishment to show the importance the SET has placed on helping society. The SET wants to especially emphasize its social involvement in 2005, as it will celebrate its 30th year of operation.
“The SET Board has appointed 11 prominent persons in various fields from both the public and private sectors to the advisory committee overseeing its 30th Anniversary Charity Fund. They are Dr. Vichit Yamboonreung, Mr. Seri Chintanaseri, Mr. Suthep Peetakanont, Mr. Thamnoon Duangmanee, Mr. Somchai Krusuansombat, Mr. Thakoon Boonparn, Mr. Techapit Sandsingkeo, Mr. Brian Marcar, Mr. Poonpipat Aungurigul, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Patcharavalai Jayapani. Maj. Gen. Samrerng Chaiyong is the Chairman of this advisory committee.
“The members of the advisory committee will consider the suitability of projects and activities to be conducted under the Fund. The SET’s 30th Anniversary Charity Fund commences its activities with THB100 mln. (approx. USD2.5 mln.) in funds. The fund will be aimed at developing the quality of Thailand’s youth by creating activities focusing on education, sports, environment, and combating drugs. Activities related to these issues will be continually conducted throughout 2005,” the SET EVP said.
The Fund will also be supporting activities organized under the SET’s University Networking Project, countersigned with 5 academic institutions, which are Chiang Mai University, Khon Kaen University, Chulalongkorn University, Thammasat University, and Prince of Songkhla University. Other institutions and nearby communities to those universities will also become involved in the future. All suitable activities are being considered.
In 2004, the SET provided both financial and non-financial support to numerous activities. One support activity was the THB30 mln. donation to publish the “Ngern-Thong-Khon-Mee-Kaa” textbook series and distribute it to schools nationwide in celebration for Her Majesty the Queen’s 72nd Anniversary. A second important activity was the supporting of the “Kaew-Ta-Duang-Jai” Project in celebration of H.M. the Queen as well. Other activities included the ‘Capital Markets for Students’ Project, and the establishment of the Securities Market Information Center at Khon Kaen University.
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