July 2016
CONTENTS Spotlight on PIM Diplomatic Connections Officials from the Royal Thai Embassy, Kathmandu, Nepal, visit Charoen Pokphand (CPF) and PIM PIM welcomes Embassy of the Republic of Korea South African Thai Chamber of Commerce & Pure Growth Asia Co., Ltd. pay courtesy visit to PIM PIM begins official partnership with Massey University Device Myanmar includes visit to PIM in staff development program Fontys University explores potential collaborative plans PIM co-delivers two short courses for Bhutanese government officials with Bhutan Institute for Training and Development (BITAD) Guangdong University of Foreign Studies expresses interest in sending exchange students and interns to PIM Nanjing Polytechnic Institute (NJPI) and PIM explore student exchange Cardiff Metropolitan University and Windsor World Education Center express interest in PIM CP Korea learns PIM’s unique education system IDP Thailand explores possible activities with PIM FPT and PIM launch international internship program Incoming Myanmar students orientation Dayeh University and Hwa Hsia University, Taiwan joins PIM’s short course on Thailand business and culture University of Technology MARA returns to PIM Naganihon Automotive College (NAC) dedicates equipment to PIM Business representatives from Gangwon, South Korea show interest in PIM Nikkei Asean Review Inc. meets with PIM representatives ABOUT GLOBAL CONNECT NEWSLETTER Panyapiwat Institute of Management’s (PIM) GLOBAL CONNECT newsletter focuses on international engagement activities. This newsletter is published every three months to provide updates on the Institute’s international academic collaboration, student exchanges, and networking activities to PIM’s partners and friends. This issue takes note of the strategic activities held from April to June 2016. Editorial Team: Dr. Usanee Kulintornprasert, Ms. Kim E. Kiatiwongse, and Ms. Su Sandi Thien For inquiries and feedback, please contact: kimkia@pim.ac.th
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PIM joins hands with KMITL for “The Master of Innovation” program 29 April 2016
PIM joins hands with King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) for academic collaborations to produce “The Master of
Innovation” through joint-academic curriculum development, research, field trip study, and credit transfer scheme.
PIM, Namu Life (Beijing) Trading, and the Department of Business Development of Thailand organize seminar on how to penetrate China market through e-commerce 16 May 2016
PIM, Namu Life (Beijing) Trading, and the Department of Business Development of Thailand organized a seminar titled “How to penetrate China market through e-commerce” to prepare
for booming digital economy. The seminar was open to key officials, experts, and representatives from the business sector.
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Diplomatic Connections Embassy of Hungary
20 June 2016 | A delegation from the Embassy of Hungary led by H.E. Ambassador Mr. Peter Jakab was welcomed to the Institute by PIM President Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sompop Manarungsan, together with faculty and staff representatives.
Embassy of Finland
27 June 2016 | H.E. Kirsti Westphalen, Ambassador of Finland to Thailand continued discussions on the application of Finnish education models to Thai academic institutions with selected PIM faculty and management executives.
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Embassy of Malaysia
29 June 2016 | Mr. Mohammad Faizal Razali, Minister and Deputy Chief of Mission paid courtesy visit to PIM and continued outlining practical approaches to Thai and Malay academic collaboration.
Officials from the Royal Thai Embassy, Kathmandu, Nepal, visit Charoen Pokphand (CPF) and PIM On 24 May 2016, five representatives from Royal Thai Embassy, Kathmandu, Nepal led by Mr. Chakraphan Yuwari visited Charoen Pokphand (CPF) and PIM.
Delegation from the Royal Thai Embassy, Kathmandu, Nepal and CPF representatives
Top representatives from CPF Mr. Prasit Chalongchaichan, Senior Vice President and Dr. Payungsak S. Tanagul, Vice President Technical Service – Poultry Integration welcomed the government officials based in Nepal and presented the company profile. Dr. Payungsak then gave a short talk on CPF’s success factors in achieving sustainability in poultry production. He was followed by a live broadcast of a chicken farm from Saraburi province by Mr. Supachai Thaokumleu, Assistant Vice President.
After the presentations, the delegation proceeded to one of CPF’s chicken processing factory and slaughter house. Several CPF and PIM representatives accompanied the delegation to determine initial ways to work together.
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PIM welcomes Embassy of the Republic of Korea 440 Korean students currently based in the country. He also commended that the rapid growth of the institute is an indicator of CP ALL and PIM’s dedication to the development of education in Thailand.
Mr. Chang Soyc (right) with Mr. Phornvit Phacharintanakul (left)
Mr. Chang Soyc, Educational Counselor, Embassy of the Republic of Korea expressed that more Korean students choose to study in Thailand with
Dr. Usanee Kulintornprasert, Director, Office of International Relations took this opportunity to extend a warm invitation to the Korean students based in Thailand and look forward to developing more exchange programs between Korean universities. She added that CP ALL and PIM work in tandem to perform market research to determine current and future trends and look into how education can support and facilitate human and economic growth.
South African Thai Chamber of Commerce & Pure Growth Asia Co., Ltd. pay courtesy visit to PIM On 21 April 2016, Mr. Ragil Ratnam, Vice Chairman of South African Thai Chamber of Commerce visited PIM and expressed his interest in PIM’s study model, commenting that Thailand needs more universities similar to PIM that grooms leaders for Thailand’s service industries which currently faces a shortage of skilled staff. Mr. Ragil, also CEO of Pure Growth Asia Co., LTD which offers programs on talent management, leadership
4development, and executive coaching, added that PIM is the right choice for those who covet to gain professional experience because of the abundant network and opportunities provided to students. During the discussion, potential opportunities were identified for PIM to expand its network in Africa, which is growing to become a primary choice for international investors.
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PIM begins official partnership with Massey University The tenth of June 2016 marked a significant date for both Massey University and PIM as both institutions celebrated the official ceremony of the much anticipated partnership at the PIM campus. The memorandum of understanding covers activities related to the exchange of faculty, research staff, and students; identification of other areas of possible interest and collaboration; and general promotion of each other’s institutions. Representing Massey University were Mr. Stuart Morriss, Assistant Vice-Chancellor Operations, International and University Registrar; Prof. Claire Massey, Director, Agrifood Business; and Assoc. Prof. Johan Potgeiter, School of Engineering & Advanced Technology.
L-R: Mr. Stuart Morriss (Massey University) and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sompop Manarungsan (PIM)
Massey University representatives with PIM management team
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Device Myanmar includes visit to PIM in staff development program A delegation from Device Myanmar Co., Ltd led by Mr. Tin Zan Kyaw, Managing Director visited PIM on 19 May 2016 to discuss future collaboration opportunities.
Device Myanmar Co., Ltd at PIM AIR
Mr. Tin Zan Kyaw complimented PIM’s core vision and mission, noting how different the institute is from other organizations of higher learning. The discussion covered how Device Myanmar and PIM could begin developing successful philosophies. Possible academic collaboration could include the development of degree options and faculty/student exchanges through the study abroad program and government business
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training courses together to be implemented in Myanmar. Dr. Usanee Kulintornprasert, Director, Office of International Relations, said that short courses and training programs could be some projects to implement together in the future.
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Fontys University explores potential collaborative plans Fontys’ representatives see future collaboration with PIM’s Faculty of Education and Satit PIM during visits in April and May 2016. Dr. Thomas Merz, Managing Director, Fontys International Business School and teacher training expert Mr. John van Lare, Taskforce Manager, International Education Projects, expressed their enthusiasm at PIM’s work based education system, a system that is also well-respected in the Netherlands. Mr. John discussed the innovative educational advancements at Fontys specifically the “future classroom 2020”, a project which aims to bring multimedia and face to face teaching together with an open learning center, in order to reach the highest potential of their students. Further discussions covered possible professor and student exchanges. Mr. John encouraged PIM students to consider being an exchange student in Holland as one way to apply work-based learning and exchanges. Prior to this visit, Ms. Linda Huskes, who is responsible for international affairs and cooperation visited PIM on 1 April 2016 to discuss future educational collaboration with PIM’s Faculty of Education. Dr. Usanee Kulintornprasert, Director, Office of International Relations, mentioned
3 May 2016 | Assoc Prof. Dr. Pichit Ritcharoon (left) and Mr. John Dr. Thomas Merz (right)
possibilities of exchange students programs and Satit PIM workshops for faculty members. Dr John Scholtes, Senior Advisor to Fonyts University and Mr. Vichai Chitvimarn of Knowledge Plus Education Services also joined in this meeting.
1 April 2016 | Mr Vichai Chitvimarn, Dr John Scholtes, Ms. Linda Huskes (second to fourth from left)
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PIM co-delivers two short courses for Bhutanese government officials with Bhutan Institute for Training and Development (BITAD) Government officers from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forests, Bhutan visited PIM to join two tailor-made vocational short course programs on public expenditure & financial management and government procurement & project management with PIM and BITAD during the months of May and June 2016.
9 May 2016, Short Course on Public Expenditure and Financial Management BITAD’s Dr. Jai Bir Rai (second from left), with participants Ms. Dechen Zangmo (center), Mr. Karma Dorji (second from right), and PIM representatives led by Dr. Usanee Kulintornprasert (third from left)
26 May 2016, Short Course on Government Procurement & Project Management Participants Mr. Padam Narayan Pradhan, Project Accountant (third from left) and Mr. Richen Dorji, Project Procurement Officer (second from right) at Thailand’s Ministry of Finance led by Dr. Tang Zhi Min, Dean, International College (fourth from right)
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Guangdong University of Foreign Studies expresses interest in sending exchange students and interns to PIM Two professors from Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GUFS), one of the first universities in China to offer Thai language program 40 years ago, visited PIM on 25 May 2016. Assoc. Prof. Luo Yi Yuan, Vice Dean, Faculty of Asian Languages & Cultures expressed that she hopes to send students to join PIM programs as exchange students and interns. She also mentioned that GUFS can co-develop a dual-degree program with PIM’s international program in modern trade. She was accompanied by Ms. Wu Sheng Yang, Director,
Thai Language Department, GUFS. PIM’s Mr. Pollasak Ruongpanyaroj, Executive Director, Office of President invited GUFS to join short course programs. Mr. Adirek Nuansri of PIM’s Faculty of Education said that GUFS students are welcome to explore working with the Faculty of Education as research associates.
GUFS Assoc. Prof. Luo Yi Yuan (front row, second from left) and Ms. Wu Sheng Yang (front row, left) with PIM executives led by Mr. Siam Chocksawangwong (front, center)
Nanjing Polytechnic Institute (NJPI) and PIM explore student exchange
NJPI’s Ms. Cong Qian (fifth from left) Ms. Guo Ye (sixth from left) with the CP ALL and PIM Chinese networking team led by Mr. Pollasak Ruongpanyaroj (fourth from left)
On 2 June 2016, Ms. Cong Qian (fifth from left), Deputy Director, International Relations and Vice Dean, International Education College with Ms. Guo Ye (sixth from left), Student Recruiter, International Education College visited PIM to invite students to join upcoming international activities such the certificate programs in marketing,
chemical technology, and sofware technology; one year Chinese course, and a two-week summer camp. PIM’s Mr. Pollasak Ruongpanyaroj introduced PIM’s tailor-made short course programs which are characterized by key company visits and Thai culture exposure.
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Cardiff Metropolitan University and Windsor World Education Center express interest in PIM Representatives from Windsor World Education Center and Cardiff Metropolitan University expressed interest in collaborating with PIM on 19 May 2016.
Representatives from Windsor World Education and Cardiff Metropolitan University with CP ALL and PIM international networking team
Led by the President of Windsor World Education Center, Mr. Pakawat Smith, the group visited PIM to learn more about the Institute’s approach to education. He was accompanied by Dr. Jane Levy, Head, Department of Professional Development and Languages and Mr. Chris Kelly, International
Marketing Officer from Cardiff Metropolitan University and four representatives from Windsor World Education Center. The discussion centered on future collaboration and facilitates exchange programs for students and staffs
CP Korea learns PIM’s unique education system Mr. Kim Woo Young, CP Korea’s representative from the food service sector discussed with PIM executives and CP ALL representatives’ possibilities for future collaboration on 18 May 2016. He noted looking forward to maximizing PIM channels to export Korean products to Thailand. Internships in CP Korea for PIM students can be explored while the researchers and scientists based in the Institute can be tapped to perform research and development for CP Korea.
CP Korea’s Mr. Kim Woo Young (left) and Mr. Phornvit Phacharintanakul (right)
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IDP Thailand explores possible activities with PIM A three-member delegation from IDP Thailand, meet with PIM representatives on 13 May 13 2016.
Meeting of IDP Thailand and PIM representatives
Mr. Philippe Caron expressed the organization’s interest on the PIM’s rapid rate of development. He noted that he is looking forward to have PIM as an educational business partner for the IELTS exam in Thailand. Mr. Philippe and his team were
Mr. Philippe Caron
welcomed by representatives from faculties of Liberal Arts and General Education; and the offices of Academic Affairs and International Relations.
FPT and PIM launch international internship program
April 2016 | PIM’s Dr. Nattakarn Phapoom (far right) discusses interns’ performance and success stories with representative from FPT Software
June 2016 | Three students including Sajeeporn Kertphon, Sasiyaporn Mutsakarn, and Ploypairin Kongkaew (2nd, 4th, and 5th from left) receive completion certificates of the Global Internship Program at FPT university
FPT, through its corporate university, and PIM has seen efforts for academic collaboration come to fruition in 2016 with three students from PIM joining a three-month internship program in FPT’s headquarters in Hanoi, Vietnam. This is the first program of many possible activities for international partnership. The three students were immersed as global interns in FPT software where they were given
opportunities to work on actual software development projects and interact with international clients. Spearheading this program is PIM’s Faculty of Engineering and Technology represented by Dr. Wanvipa Wongvilaisakul and Dr. Nattakarn Phapoom. They noted that the students returned to PIM exuding more confidence in their technical and communication skills.
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Incoming Myanmar students orientation Ten Myanmar nationals were accepted into PIM’s international program under a CP scholarship personally endorsed by Mr. Dhanin Chearavanont, CEO & Chairman of the CP Group. They attended a special orientation covering an overview of the CP Group, CP ALL, and PIM on 23 May 2016.
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Dayeh University and Hwa Hsia University, Taiwan joins PIM’s short course on Thailand business and culture A six-day short course featuring fundamental concepts about business and culture in Thailand was customized for a group of talented students from Dayeh University and Hwa Hsia University from Taiwan in April 2016.
Short course students from Taiwan and PIM team at the CP ALL Academic Building
Twenty-five qualified students from Taiwan attended PIM’s short course from 24 to 29 April in order to learn approaches in international business and culture in Thailand. The orientation ceremony was held at the CP ALL Academic Building on 27 April 2016.This program offered Thai basic language class, cooking class, business and management lectures, cultural exposure trips and company visits Students were provided many useful business ideas and experiences by visiting companies such as Uni-President in Nakhon Pathom Province and
Thai President Foods in Chonburi Province. The group also visited landmarks in Thailand such as Asiatique, the Grand Palace, and Pattaya. Students enjoyed learning Thai cultural activities such as traditional dance and folk games. During the farewell dinner, which was celebrated in a cruise along the Chao Phraya River, the participants expressed their appreciation to PIM for arranging this short course and shared their experiences during this six-day program.
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University of Technology MARA returns to PIM Over 30 students visit PIM as part of their annual study tour in Thailand on 22 April 2016. Led by Dr. Mior Harris Bin Mior Harun, the students of University of Technology Mara, Malaysia were welcomed back to PIM. The first half of the program was an introduction of CP Group, CP ALL, and PIM. The second half of the program was a lively and enthusiastic discussion filled with great interest from students regarding
PIM’s work-based education and CP’s business and operation. Students inquired on scholarships, doing business in Thailand, and possibilities for employment at CP. Officials from the Malaysian Embassy Commission also joined in the program.
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University of Technology MARA students with PIM representatives
Naganihon Automotive College (NAC) dedicates equipment to PIM
24 May 2016 | Naganihon Automotive College (NAC) strengthens ties with PIM’s Faculty of Engineering by dedicating a specialized engine and equipment.
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Business representatives from Gangwon, South Korea show interest in PIM CP ALL and PIM representatives led by Mr. Mana Amatanon and Dr. Usanee Kulintornprasert warmly welcomed an eight-member Korean delegation representing several companies such as Gangwon Technopark, Donghae Diper, Darum & Bio, CH Global Trading, and Gangwon University.
Mr. Mana provided an overview and shared some of PIM’s current undertakings and activities. The delegation also visited the flagship 7-Elevent located at PIM to observe some of CP ALL’s award-winning store management processes and innovative products.
Delegation from Gangwon, South Korea
Business representatives from Gangwon, South Korea meeting with PIM and CP ALL representatives
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Nikkei Asean Review Inc. meets with PIM representatives Mr. Hiroshi Murayama, Editor & Senior Staff Writer, Editorial Headquarters for Asia, Nikkei Inc. was accompanied by Mr. Viranon Futrakul, Group Communication - Chairman’s Office, CP Group to
visit PIM as part of Mr. Hiroshi’s interview series in preparation for PIM as part his article about the CP Group CEO and Chairman, Mr. Dhanin Chearavanont on 31 May 2016.
Mr. Hiroshi Murayama (center) and Mr. Viranon Futrakul (fourth from left) with PIM leaders
Mr. Hiroshi Murayama (left) with PIM President, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sompop Manarungsan
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PIM Facilities Tour