Insurance Week promotes coverage for everyone

Insurance Week was well-attended at Central Festival Pattaya Beach.

Vimolrat Singnikorn
Pattaya residents were given a chance to learn, compare and buy insurance as well as receive help with their current policies and free health checks at the area’s first “Insurance Week” at Central Festival Pattaya Beach.
The Sept. 4-6 event was organized by the Chonburi office of the National Insurance Commission as a way to make people realize that insurance is a necessity these days and can also be a long-term savings tool.
“The office of the Insurance Commission thinks it’s important people understand the benefits of having insurance and promote risk management and savings,” said Director Vipa Boonpanomchai.
During the fair, people could learn about insurance offerings, consult with providers and learn about other policy services. Local hospitals provided health checks, students put on a show and awards were handed out to volunteers.

Staying alive in Bangkok

Wikanda Promkhuntong
Ladies looking for financial tips and an opportunity to share views on family healthcare, personal finance, wealth management, wills and trusts, are exclusively invited to ‘MBMG Women for Women’ sessions, a series of quarterly gatherings tailored especially for women.
The forthcoming session - next month in Central Bangkok - will include a round table discussion: ‘What you can do to keep your family safe’.
The forum will led by Chayada Klinpongsa, International Affairs Coordinator at Samitivej Hospital.
Family healthcare will be a particular focus, with an H1N1 virus update, illness prevention advice, discussion on health insurance cover and pitfalls to avoid when filing claims.
The event will take place on Wednesday, October 14, at the Grand Millennium Sukhumvit, Function Room, 5th Floor. There will be identical sessions: morning: 10.30 a.m. - 12 noon and Evening: 6.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. Both will be conducted in English.
The sessions are free, courtesy of MBMG Group, and refreshments will be provided. Reserve your seat now to avoid disappointment by emailing MBMG’s client desk at nat @mbmg-international.com or calling 02 655 6044.

 

AFG upbeat on production figures

Dr Iain Corness
The Automotive Focus Group (AFG) continued with its examination of current issues at their monthly meeting, held at the Amari Orchid Resort and Tower before the AustCham networking.
Various issues were discussed in a round table format, including the thorny problems associated with labor rehiring in light of recent increases in automotive production, how to handle possible end of year bonuses/incentives from workers given the increase and how to get most out of logistic costs.
With President Mike Daimente (Dana) acting as moderator (and sometimes devil’s advocate), the discussions were lively, and of great benefit for some of the newer members, or for those who have not been in Thailand for a long time.
Mark Wood, the Australian trade commissioner (Austrade) was introduced to the members, and some of the problems associated with companies present in both Australia and Thailand were brought out. Lachlan McCann, the managing director of ARB being one of those whose company was importing items for further assembly and manufacture and then exporting to Australia, who showed that the TAFTA agreement was being not quite so clear as would be liked by some members. Mark Wood mentioned that at governmental levels, the Thai Customs Department was in the process of changing its direction from a revenue earner to an export facilitator. The AFG awaits with interest.
To receive further information on the AFG and its meetings or applications to join, contact the honorary secretary Maurice Bromley on [email protected].