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International Relations at PIM

GLOBAL CONNECT

Newsletter September - October 2015

September - October 2015

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CONTENTS

ABOUT GLOBAL CONNECT NEWSLETTERWelcome to Panyapiwat Institute of Management's (PIM) newsletter focusing on global engagement activities. This newsletter is published every two months to provide updates on the Institute’s international academic collaboration, student exchanges, and networking activities to PIM’s partners and friends.

Editorial Team: Dr. Usanee Kulintornprasert, Ms. Kim E. Kiatiwongse, and Mr. Kritsadathan KacathanFor inquiries and feedback, please contact: Ms. Kim E. Kiatiwongse ([email protected])

Embassy of the Republic of Kenya acknowledges PIM’s innovativeness

Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia to increase ties with PIM

Embassy of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Thailand accepts scholarship from PIM

Massey University salutes PIM’s dedication to balancing science, technology, and business to serve society

William Angliss Institute (WAI) looks into complementary collaboration with PIM

University of Boras continues discussion on possible academic collaboration

National Sun Yat-sen University talks research collaboration with PIM’s China-ASEAN Center

Korea Agro-Trade on cooperating with PIM

Singapore Management University pays courtesy visit, conducts research session

Nagaoka University of Technology discuss future programs with PIM

Shih Chien University defines collaboration with PIM

Norton University sees potential ways to work together with PIM

Assam Don Bosco University finds common ground with PIM

MCIE Australia looks to opportunities with PIM

Bhutan Institute for Training and Development calls on PIM expertise for short term training

Singapore International School of Bangkok sparks interest in short term programs at PIM

Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University learns CP’s management principles

Kansai University Triangle Program

Chuo University Global Internship Program

Liby Group consults PIM on Thai business strategy

Mandom Corporation impressed with PIM work-study model

Sabay Digital Corp CEO sees opportunities for synergy with PIM

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Global Connect : International Relations at PIM

Embassy of the Republic of Kenya acknowledges PIM’s innovativeness Kenyan Ambassador to Thailand, H.E. Patrick S. Wamoto, EBS, pays courtesy visit and accepts scholarship for Kenyans in Thailand to study at PIM on 1 October 2015.

H.E. Patrick S. Wamoto, EBS (center) with PIM President Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sompop Manarungsan (right) and Mr. Phornvit Phacharintanakul, VP for Academic Affairs (left)

(L-R) Mr. Phornvit Phacharintanakul, Mr. James Nyongesa, H.E. Patrick S. Wamoto, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sompop Manarungsan

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sompop Manarungsan, PIM President, expressed gratitude and pleasure for His Excellency’s visit to the campus. “PIM is interested in learning from Kenya’s expertise, particularly in the field of agro-industry,” he added. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sompop also mentioned that several faculty members are currently working on related activities that His Excellency may find valuable for future collaboration.

H.E. Patrick S. Wamoto, EBS, states that the model PIM is using is different from what is available in Kenya. He expressed the same sentiments with CP Group’s Chairman, Mr. Dhanin Chearavanont, agreeing that every organization is only as good as the people it has. Upon the receipt of the scholarship, His Excellency expressed his deep

gratitude and articulated that the concept of a corporate university is a wonderful idea that Kenyan students would be pleased to explore. He is looking for ways to add value to areas in Kenyan industry, a process that CP and Thailand more broadly, is able to implement well.

Dr. Usanee Kulintornprasert, Director, International Relations gave further details on the thrusts of PIM as an academic, research, and industry-focused university to which His Excellency underlined his interest in closely working together as he believes that the work-study model PIM employs will be useful for Kenyans to gain practical and relevant experience in preparation to joining the workforce.

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Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia to increase ties with PIM High level government officials from the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr. Arif Suyoko, Minister Counsellor, and Dr. Yunardi, Education Attache visit PIM to get to know the concepts that drive Thailand’s Corporate University on 7 October 2015.

Dr. Yunardi (fourth from left) and Mr. Arif Suyoko (third from left) receive scholarship for Indonesians to consider higher education at PIM

Welcoming the Indonesian diplomats to the PIM campus, Dr. Somrote Komolavanij, Assistant to the President for Academic Planning, introduced PIM as a place of learning where young people are prepared to join the workforce. He added that he looks forward to learning from Indonesia’s long history of influence in education in the region which could enhance and further contribute to Thailand’s mission in education. Dr. Somrote also shared that PIM aspires to see more Indonesian students in the Institute and presented the representatives of the Indonesian government a scholarship for a deserving Indonesian to study at PIM.

Dr. Yunardi expressed his gratitude for PIM’s generosity and looks forward to an opportunity to initiate ties and activities with PIM. He congratulated PIM’s efforts in implementing work-based education at possibly the largest scale in the region and commended the model’s focus on involving students in real world situations at the onset of the programs.

Dr. Usanee Kulintornprasert, Director, Office of International Relations provided more details on PIM’s emphasis in integration with industry priorities.“We make sure thatstudents receive relevant work experiences and encourage

them to provide solutions to any issues they may encounterwhile deployed in their workplaces,” she underlined. She added that an example is organizing innovation contests to provide incentives to students who can deliver innovative solutions and contribute to PIM’s partner companies.

Mr. Arif Suyoko complimented PIM’s rapid increase in student intakes and mentioned that learning from PIM’s recruitment model would be helpful to Indonesian universities. “The interest to study in Thailand has been steadily increasing for Indonesians particularly in business, I hope more Indonesians choose PIM due to the Institute’s uniqueness,” he added. With CP’s presence in Indonesia increasing, Mr. Arif noted that cooperation with Thai industries and universities is likely to intensify.

Discussion topics included PIM’s expanding reach in the region, models on internships and corporate mentors, and mutual goals to contribute to raise the level of higher education in Asia.

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Embassy of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Thailand accepts scholarship from PIM Mr. Bounxay Chanhsina, Counsellor (Education & Culture), Embassy of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Thailand was received by PIM President Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sompop Manarungsan at the PIM campus on 19 October 2015.

Mr. Bounxay Chanhsina Mr. Bounxay with PIM executives led by Assoc. Prof. Dr.with PIM President Sompop Manarungsan

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although PIM is new compared to other universities, theInstitute has established relationships with more than 50universities, and is keen to build more in areas such as Europe and Australasia.

In closing, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sompop awarded the Embassy of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, through Mr. Bounxay, a scholarship for Laotians to study a full timedegree at PIM.

Mr. Bounxay remarked that work-based education is animpressive study model that PIM is utilizing to the fullest. He mentioned that learning how PIM prepares studentswho will be “ready to work” showed how different PIM isfrom other institutions of higher learning.

Discussion topics included how CP and PIM are able to build a wide network and how these relationships aremaintained. Dr. Usanee Kulintornprasert noted that

SPOTLIGHT ON PIM

PIM partners with Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO)

Pol. Col. Thongchai Yenprasient, Chief Executive, PAO and Asso. Prof. Dr. Sompop Manarungsan ink MOU to enhance mutual understanding and promote cooperation in the areas of education and human resource development

Thai Association and PIM host seminar on Thai Economy under the Influence of Silk Road, Samurai, and K-POP

Key speakers include H.E. Mr. Veerasak Futrakul, former Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and PIM President Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sompop Manarungsan

PIM participates in World Dialogue 2015, Beijing, PRC

Representing PIM, Mr. Natee Taweesrifuenfung, Assistant to the President engaged with over 80 scholars, experts and prominent political figures fro, m all over the world to discuss anti corruption with experts and leaders from the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC)

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Massey University salutes PIM’s dedication to balancing science, technology, and business to serve society Hon. Steve Maharey, Vice-Chancellor and President of Massey University express positive outlook for future official partnership with PIM during his visit on 21 October 2015.

MU’s Hon. Steve Maharey and PIM’s Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sompop Manarungsan

PIM President and one of Thailand’s key economicexperts, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sompop Manarungsan agreed that PIM and MU have many aspirations in commonparticularly to innovation and agriculture. He commended MU’s significant contribution to New Zealand’s development andaffirms that the Institute can learn a lot from one of NewZealand’s top ranking universities. Hon. Steve thankedthe CP and PIM team for organizing a “tremendous visitthat has given us a chance to talk about commoninterests especially in food and aviation.” He also notedthat engaging and working alongside with the Institutewill allow MU to share experiences and be as useful as possible.

Prof. Harjinder Singh delivers keynote speech on global food trends

Prof. Claire Massey with Dr. Sombat Thiratrakoolchai and Dr. Tiranun Srikanchai

Hon. Steve was accompanied by Prof. Harjinder Singh,Distinguished Professor and Director, Massey Institute of

ood Science and Technology; Prof. Claire Massey,Director of Agri-Food Business and Mr. MichaelO’Shaughnessy, Director of International Relations.Specific details on developing active programs for theupcoming partnership were discussed during sessions with key PIM faculty and advisors. This visit wasorganized in response to an exploratory trip to MasseyUniversity last September led by Mr. Siam Chocksawangwong,Vice President for Administrative Affairs, PIM and VicePresident for Business Networking Management Division, CP ALL.

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(L-R) Prof. Claire Massey, PIM President Assoc. Prof. Dr.Sompop Manarungsan, Mr. Stuart Morris, Mr. MichaelO’Shaughnessy, and Dr. Usanee Kulintornprasert

been pivotal to the development of New Zealand’s coreindustries specifically in food and agri-business.

Mr. Stuart was joined by Prof. Claire Massey, Director ofAgri-Food Business and Mr. Michael O’Shaughnessy,Director of International Relations. They were accompaniedby Mr. Rathpol Bumrungkittikul from the New ZealandTrade & Enterprise.

Dr. Montri Congtrakultien, Dean, Faculty of InnovativeAgricultural Management (IAM) mentioned how important it isfor PIM to prepare qualified and work-ready students whounderstand modern farm techniques, possess entrepreneurialspirit, and are socially conscious.

Dr. Tiranun Srikanchai, Dean, Faculty of Agro-Industry(AGI) shared a unique model for recruitment which features afive-day camp wherein 50 out of 100 candidates wereselected and awarded scholarships to PIM. Ms.Nattaporn Chotyakul, Lecturer expressed interest inexploring MU’s distance education programs.

Ms. Chotiros Holman from Aviation Business Management(ABM) program under the Faculty of Management Sciencesoutlined some of challenges of operating a program that catersto filling a demand for personnel at the services level.

Insightful knowledge exchanges transpired concerningthe effectiveness of PIM’s study model, distance learningpossibilities, and collaboration models. The delegates were also accompanied to a CP ALL distribution center in Bang Buathong, Nonthaburi earlier in the day.

Massey University guests with CP ALL and PIM’s management team, together with a delegation from Kansai University, Japan

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sompop Manarungsan, PIM President, welcomed the delegation noting how important it is for the Institute to connect with distinguished universities such as MU.

Mr. Stuart said that understanding theories and linking them to practical concepts is an exercise that MU’s agricultural faculties went through in the 1990s. “We have a lot in common,” he added. Ranked 15th in the world for veterinary sciences and 33rd in agriculture and forestry by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) rankings, MU’s academic, research, and practical contributions have

Hon. Steve Maharey, Vice-Chancellor and President of Massey University expresspositive outlook for future official partnership with PIM during his visit on 21 October2015."

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William Angliss Institute (WAI) looks into complementary collaboration with PIMMelbourne-based specialist centre for hospitality, tourism, and culinary arts, William Angliss Institute (WAI) visits PIM campus and looks to explore complementary collaboration with Thailand’s Corporate University on 5 October 2015.

Mr. Wayne Crosbie of William Dr. Usanee Kulintornprasert, Mr. Mana Amatanon, and Angliss

Ms. Puangpetch Nitayanont

Mr. Wayne Crosbie, Director for International andBusiness Development, William Angliss Institute (WAI)commended PIM’s direct involvement with industries, noting how this approach has allowed WAI to flourish and remain independent for the past 75 years. With five campuses in China and close linkages with the ASEANand Singaporean government, Mr. Wayne considersAustralia to be a part of greater Asia.

Mr. Phornvit Phacharintanakul, PIM’s Vice President forAcademic Affairs, welcomed the opportunity to get toknow one of Australia’s world famous institutionscarrying an established history of success in preparing culinary and hospitality experts. Ms. PuangpetchNitayanont, Acting Dean, Faculty of Food BusinessManagement shared PIM’s vision and short terms plans

relevant to the Institute’s mission to contribute to Thailand’s growing food industry.

An overview of the current activities including internship opportunities for hotel and tourism managementstudents at PIM was provided by Ms. WisakhaVadhanapakorn and Mr. Puthapong Purushahansa. Thesession was concluded by a campus facilities tour and a visit to the 7-Eleven flagship store, followed by animmersion trip to Makro Food Service.

This visit was arranged following an exploratory trip to Australia by CP ALL and PIM’s international developmentteam, led by Mr. Siam Chocksawangwong in September2015.

Food and Beverage Laboratory Mr. Wayne Crosbie with PIM’s VP for Academic Affairs, Mr. Phornvit Phacharintanakul and CP ALL – PIM team

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University of Boras continues discussion on possible academic collaborationDr. Hakan Alm of Sweden’s University of Boras furthers discussion with PIM about opportunities to work together to increase international exposure to students in both educational institutions on 29 September 2015.

PIM management and faculty with Dr. Håkan Alm of University of Boras (center)

integration lab where PIM students embark on a special project for 12 weeks and may be assigned to international workplaces. This could be an option for Uconsider developing complementary activities forstudents seeking Asian business experiences.

Other discussion points included student exchange, internship opportunities, and research staff mobility.

Also joining the meeting were Dr. Usanee Kulintornprasert, Director, Office of International Relations; Mr. DerekThitsanuthit and Dr. Pithoon Thanabordeekij from PIM’sInternational College.

Following a previous visit to PIM last October 2014, Dr.Hakan Alm of UB called on PIM’s representatives fromthe International College to continue defining possibleacademic collaboration. He gave an overview of UB andintroduced some of his faculty’s research activities on business, finance, and IT. He was accompanied by Mrs.Wannapa Pliansri from the Asian Institute of Technology(AIT).

Dr. Veerisa Chotiyaputta, Assistant Director, InternationalCollege shared some of the highlights of PIM’s internationalMBA program (iMBA) and mentioned that an area that could be explored is the annual

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National Sun Yat-sen University talks research collaboration with PIM’s China-ASEAN Center Top Taiwanese university, National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU) explores ways to collaborate with PIM’s China-ASEAN Center on 1 September 2015.

PIM’s Mr. Pollasak Ruongpanyaroj and Dr. Tang Zhimin with NSYSU’s Prof. Samuel C. Y. KuDr. Tang Zhimin, Associate Professor and Dean of PIM’sInternational College welcomed the guests noting that atPIM, continuously improving the curriculum and deliveryof programs shows the Institute’s commitment to raising the bar for higher education in Thailand. “Every programcontains management components, a strong area for the CP Group as a whole. We invite professionals who bring realcurrent experiences to our classes, exponentially increasingthe value of education here at PIM,” he said.

Korea Agro-Trade on cooperating with PIM

Mr. Phornvit Phacharintanakul, PIM’s Vice President forAcademic Affairs welcomed the group saying that Koreais one of PIM’s key priority countries, in terms ofinternational collaboration and academic cooperation.Representatives from the Faculty of Food BusinessManagement, Faculty of Innovative AgriculturalManagement (IAM), and the Cross-Cultural Centershared related activities including a scheduled event inmid-October wherein PIM would appreciate participationfrom the Korea Agro-Trade Center.

PIM faculty and management team with representatives from Korea Agro-Trade

Prof. Samuel C. Y. Ku, Director of Institute of Chinaand Asia-Pacific Studies, NSYSU introduced theuniversity as one that places equal emphasis on theteaching and research of humanities as well as science and engineering. He was joined by Dr. TaiWan-Ping, Director, Department of InternationalBusiness, National Sun Yat-sen University and Mr. Po-Chun Chuang, Institute of China and Asia-PacificStudies.

Discussion points included ways to collaborate inresearch covering both technical sciences and cultureand the arts through PIM’s China-ASEAN Center. Thecenter is currently working on many hot issues inThailand and the region, such as trans-boundaryissues and the enabling nature of IT in various businesses. Dr. Tang noted that interns are welcometo spend time at the center and contribute to its manyongoing research activities.

Repres entative s from the Korea Agro-Trade Center visits PIM in cont inuatio n of an explorat ory me etin g wit hon 8 September 2015.

Ms. Mijeong Song, Managing Director explained that through participation in major exhibitions and targeted networking, the center increases familiarity of Korean foods and products in Thailand and encourages a positive image of Korean agricultural and fishery products through relationships between exporters and distributors. She was accompanied by Ms. Jiyeon Min who expressed that it is not easy to learn theory and practice at the same time, saying “PIM is very impressive, we would like to cooperate.”

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Singapore Management University pays courtesy visit, conducts research session A delegation led by the President of Singapore Management University (SMU), Prof. Arnoud De Meyer, calls on CP ALL - PIM expertise and conducts part of Thailand Workforce Analysis on 5 October 2015.

Prof. Arnoud De Meyer Prof. Arnoud with PIM President, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dr. James T.H. Tang (SMU)Sompop Manarungsan

SMU delegation with PIM team


Prof. Arnoud De Meyer, President, SMU expressed his gratitude for welcoming his team to PIM. He inquired about PIM’s iMBA program, stating that cooperation may be explored to complement each organization’s post-graduate business program. He was accompanied by Mr. Martin Tan, Executive Director, Institute of Societal Leadership; Ms. Chan Wai Leng, Director, Office of Advancement; Dr. James T.H. Tang, Dean and Professor of Political Science, School of Social Sciences and Special Advisor (China Initiatives); and Mr. Pang Eng Fong, Professor of Strategic Management (Practice), Lee Kong Chian School of Business.

PIM President Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sompop Manarungsan said that PIM is fortunate to have CP as a mother company

that can provide a wide network to support the needs ofthe student body. Mr. Phornvit Phacharintanakul, VicePresident for Academic Affairs, added that PIM is committed to developing people that the world needsespecially for the agro-industry and managementsectors. “We are new, and it is PIM’s youth that drivesour organization to achieve and prove that our work-based education model works,” he emphasized.

Dr. James also implemented an expert interviewcovering Thailand Workforce Analysis, specifically onskill gaps in the ASEAN, with key representatives led by Dr. Lertchai Suthamanon, Assistant to the President forPlanning and Development. This research is beingconducted by SMU with JP Morgan.

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Nagaoka University of Technology discuss future programs with PIM Nagaoka University of Technology (NUT) invites PIM to jointly develop and organize a symposium and student mobility options during a session on 13 October 2015.

NUT delegation with PIM’s Faculty of Engineering and Technology

Shih Chien University defines collaboration with PIM SCU’s Dr. Tony Kuo, Dean, International Affairs Office and Dr. Fan Chiang Ku, Dean, College of Management visited PIM to learn more about CP ALL’s Corporate University on 11 September 2015.

SCU’s Dr. Tony Kuo and Dr. Fan Chiang with PIM faculty and staff


Mr. Phornvit Phacharintanakul, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Mr. Siam Chocksawangwong, Vice President for Administrative Affairs expressed their appreciation for the academics’ visit and eagerness to explore ways to collaborate.

Dr. Fan noted that the university has several international programs on offer, including fashion and product design, recognized as leading programs in Asia. Graduates from these programs are often recruited by top international

designers and firms. “SCU seniors may opt to spend 6 months in Shanghai as interns. In the future, they may consider Thailand because of the country’s position as an educational, commercial, and cultural hub in Southeast Asia,” he added. Discussions led to several opportunities for collaboration such as PIM to host interns and exchange students from SCU. SCU will be returning to Thailand on 25 November 2015 to ink an MOU with PIM.

entrepreneurial skills. He was joined by NUT’s Professor Takashi Yukawa, Department of Information and Management Systems Engineering; Dr. Masato Aketagawa, Department of Mechanical Engineering; and Dr. Takahashi Kazumasa, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering. Discussions covered possibilities for organizing a joint symposium in PIM and ways to collaborate for student mobility and internships.

The delegation was welcomed by members of PIM’s engineering faculty led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pisit Charnkeitkong, Dean and Assist. Prof. Dr. Paritud Bhandhudbanyong, Executive Director, Education and Special Project Development.

Mr. Satoshi Matsunaga, Director of NUT Thailand commended PIM’s uniqueness and ability to make sure of CP’s wide network to develop more young leaders with

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Norton University sees potential ways to work together with PIMProf. Chan Sok Khieng, Rector of Cambodia’s top ranked Norton University (NU), expresses interest in learning from PIM’s experience in work-based education during his recent visit to the campus on 17 September 2015. He was accompanied by Dr. Michel Tranet, Professor of Archaeology.

NU’s Prof. Chan Sok Khieng (fifth from left) and Dr. Michel Tranet (fourth from left) with PIM executives

Prof. Chan is also the founder of NU, the country’s firstprivate university. “When we bond together, we can helpeach other,” added Prof. Chan who visited PIM to explore possible collaboration with Thailand’s corporateuniversity. He also commended CP’s investments and contribution to his nation, particularly in the agriculture sector.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Somrote Komolavanij, Assistant to thePresident for Academic Affairs noted that though PIM is small and new, the Institute is determined to see its graduates succeed in their chosen careers. He invited Prof. Chan to visit again; trips to CP subsidiaries can beincluded as exposure experiences for NU.

Dr. Usanee Kulintornprasert, Director, Office of InternationalRelations shared her experience visiting the impressive NU campus at Phnom Penh and getting to know the influenceof matriculating at NU for Cambodians.

Ms.Thunwita Sirivorapat Puthpongsiriporn, AssistantDean, Faculty of Business Administration continued the discussion by sharing the details of the upcomingbachelor degree program in International Modern TradeManagement (iMTM). The iMTM program, scheduled forits first intake in August 2016, is comprised of 65% theory and 35% practical learning, aiming to prepareinterested youth for a career in this particular field, whichis one of CP’s core businesses.

PIM’s Marketing Manager, Mr. Atit Koirala, detailed the uniqueness of the master’s degree in international business administration (iMBA) which is highlighted by rare courses on oriental philosophies in business and itsChina ASEAN focus. He added that scholarships areavailable for NU alumni who may wish to continue their education at PIM, provided that they satisfy therequirements for acceptance.

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Assam Don Bosco University finds common ground with PIMAssam Don Bosco University’s (ADBU) Fr. Dr. Stephen Mavely SDB, Vice Chancellor and Dr. Sunandan Baruah, Associate Professor meet with PIM faculty led by PIM President on 21 September 2015.

ADBU’s Dr. Sunandan Baruah and Fr. Dr. Stephen Mavely SDB with PIM President Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sompop Manarungsan

PIM representatives from the Faculty of Engineering and the International Networking Team with guests from ADBU

PIM President, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sompop Manarungsan, expressed his appreciation for the high level delegation’s visit to PIM. He intimated CP ALL’s commitment to contributing to society by establishing PIM eight years ago. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sompop added that CP is also looking to share its accumulated wealth of experience and knowledge to all who may also be interested in pursuing higher education at PIM. Establishing PIM is also a way to develop human resources, carrying the CP DNA, to fulfil the needs of the growing conglomerate, he noted.

Fr. Dr. Stephen acknowledged that Indian higher education systems are often too theoretical, and as a result graduates need to be retrained by the companies they join.”Don Bosco is now applying more project-based and practical approaches to learning, after seeing firsthand how this concept can change a person,” Fr. Dr. Stephen confirmed. He said that ADBU is looking to address the 40-50% food wastage in India due to ineffective distribution and packaging. Dr. Sunandan Baruah of the College of Engineering & Technology shared ADBU’s

research involving food packaging analysis technology using nano sensors. Fr. Dr. Stephen recognized CP’s world class experience in agro-products, making PIM an ideal partner to collaborate on this project.

Asst. Prof. Dr. Datchakorn Tancharoen, PIM’s Vice Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology provided an overview of the academic and research activities at PIM, particularly in the field of computer engineering. Dr. Nattakarn Phaphoom mentioned that activities include responding to requirements from CP and translating these ideas to special projects and research at PIM.

Discussions revealed that both universities are relatively new, supported by large organizations, and have substantially grown over the past eight years. Indicators include ADBU’s ability to develop 17 programs at the doctorate level in less than a decade and PIM’s rapid increase in annual student enrolment from 500 in 2007 to over 4000 this year. Some possible initial activities were identified including student exchanges.

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MCIE Australia looks to opportunities with PIMMs. Pauline Drayton, Marketing Consultant for Melbourne City Institute of Education (MCIE) calls on PIM and CP ALL to explore ways to work together to maximize industry linkages on 7 September 2015.

Ms. Pauline Drayton CP ALL and PIM team with Ms. Pauline

Bhutan Institute for Training and Development calls on PIM expertise for short term trainingDr. Jai Bir Rai, Chief Executive Officer, Bhutan Institute for Training and Development (BITAD) calls on PIM expertise for possible short term training on 7 October 2015.

Dr. Jai Bir Rai with Ms. Parichart Buakao BITAD with PIM’s International College representatives

Dr. Jai Bir Rai introduced BITAD as a center that aspiresto be a premier regional development training institute inAsia focusing on areas including young leadership training, executive and managerial leadership training, management excellence, project management training,good governance skills, and social solution through econometric, financial and mathematical modeling. Hestated that BITAD also organizes international eventsand conferences in Bhutan.

A team led by Ms. Parichart Buakao, Assistant to the President for Organizational Communication, expressedinterest initiating activities and welcoming more studentsfrom Bhutan. Some possible initial collaborative activitiesinclude developing short term programs and study visitswith BITAD. Dr. Usanee Kulintornprasert, Director of theOffice of International Relations, and Dr. VeerisaChotiyaputta, Assistant Director of PIM’s InternationalCollege, also participated in the meeting.

Ms. Wisakha Vadhanapakorn of the Faculty of Management Sciences provided an overview of the hotel and tourism programs available at PIM. Ms. Pauline showed interest in many aspects of PIM’s work-based education model expressing, “PIM has good programs with good cooperation with industries.” She proceeded to introduce MCIE noting that the institution specializes in five core areas; business, hospitality, age-care, children, and disabilities. MCIE also matches students, who satisfy

specific qualifications, with companies to perform internships which are often one-year long programs.

A discussion centered on niche subject areas that PIM currently specializes in such as oriental wisdom in business and service innovations in modern trade. Ms Pauline added, “There are a lot of innovative activities going on in PIM. It would be nice to try to develop a program together.”

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Singapore International School of Bangkok sparks interest in short term programs at PIMFruitful discussions with a delegation from the Singapore International School of Bangkok (SISB) led by Ms. Susan Lim Poh Suan, Head of School, sparks interest in developing staff development courses with PIM on 8 October 2015.

CP ALL and PIM’s executive team with the SISB management team

The group visited PIM to further explore business opportunities and possible collaboration with Thailand’s Corporate University, one of the primary subsidiaries of CP ALL, a business line of the Charoen Pokphand Group.

Ms. Susan commended PIM’s approach to learning and encouraged the Institute to continue efforts to changethe mindset of Thais towards work-based education. Shestated that maximizing this learning model will be important for the new generation to grasp at a youngage. Ms. Susan was accompanied by Mr. Victor Giam

Chong Guan, Head of School and Ms. Maylina Maclang,Counselor / Career Guidance Specialist.

When asked about international mobility, accreditation,and recognition, Dr. Usanee Kulintornprasert sharedsome of the advantages of being part of CP which has opened many doors for activities and agreements withuniversities and corporations outside of Thailand. Ms.Susan invited PIM back to their campus to promote the mission of the Institute while SISB received an openinvitation to join any relevant events and seminarsorganized by CP ALL and PIM.

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Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University learns CP’s management principles A group of 19 engineering and management students from India’s Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University (SRMU) visit PIM as part of summer exposure course in Thailand on 24 September 2015. They were accompanied by representatives from their host, Asian Institute of Technology, led by Prof. Nitin Kumar Tripathi.

Mr. Derek Thitsanuthit (PIM) SRMU students tour the PIM campus

and GIS, commended the innovative spirit of CP and the exciting activities PIM is involved in. As host to SRMU,he thanked PIM for receiving the Indian students, notingCP and PIM’s approach as completely different to highereducation. He was accompanied by Dr. Raj Laxmi and Engr. Anurag Agarwal from SRMU.

The session continued with Q&A sessions wherein both faculty and students from SRMU actively participated,inquiring on how CP overcame challenges on totalquality management, packaging and distribution of products, future ventures, and PIM’s work-study model.The program concluded with a study tour in CP ALL’s7-Eleven flagship store.

Mr. Derek Thitsanuthit of PIM’s International Collegewelcomed the delegation, gave an overview of CP, andproceeded to give a special session on CP’s managementprinciples. He highlighted how the group is directly impactedby CP Group CEO Mr. Dhanin Chearavanont’s adherenceto oriental philosophies. CP’s investment in highereducation is an example of how the group views givingback to society while also developing people withdesirable traits to support the group’s main businesslines; agro-industry, telecommunications, and marketingand distribution, he noted.

Prof. Nitin Kumar Tripathi, AIT’s Director of SpecialAcademic programs and key expert in remote sensing

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Kansai University Triangle Program Five students from Kansai University (KU) complete exchange program prepared jointly by CP ALL and PIM on 7 September 2015.

KU interns at Khao C.P.

This year’s second cohort from KU joined a two-weekprogram which covered a wide range of knowledgeareas including international business administration, anEnglish language focus training session, comparativeanalysis of Thai and Japanese culture, and CP ALL’ssignature internship experience. The program was led by Prof. Alexander Bennett, Prof. Ikeda Keiko, and Mr. Yokoyama Ryuta from KU’s Division of InternationalAffairs.

During the orientation program, KU faculty and students showed great interest in the growing internationality of PIM and the origins of the Institute. Prof. Alexandercommended the large network PIM possesses throughCP ALL’s industry partners and linkages and the Institute’s unique positioning as a corporate university.

The method of teaching and learning also sparked several discussions mostly towards the delivery andeffectiveness of work-based education.

The program also consisted of several field trips tobroaden the participants understanding about Thailand’sbusiness context, culture, and society. The interns weretaken to places such as the Chitralada Agricultural RoyalProject; Khao C.P., a rice research and refinery facility inAyutthya province which produces the Royal Umbrellabrand of jasmine rice. Special courses on Thai classicaldance and Thai arts including food and flower garlandpreparations were arranged for the students. The internswere also given an opportunity to join sessions of PIM’sinternational MBA (iMBA) program.

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Chuo University Global Internship Program Five students from Chuo University (CU), Japan complete exchange program prepared jointly by CP ALL and PIM which was held from 31 August to 11 September 2015.

PIM's Ms. Thunwita Sirivorapat Puthpongsiriporn (left) and Dr. Ruengsak Kawtummachai (right) welcome CU interns

Dr. Masatake Saito (CU) with PIM dancers CU interns with PIM executives

This global internship was developed in close consultation with CU group leader, Dr. Masatake Saito, Associate Professor, Faculty of Commerce and PIM’s Faculty of Business Administration, Office of International Relations, and CP ALL.

Dr. Ruengsak Kawtummachai, Associate Professor and Assistant to the President for Academic Planning and Ms. Thunwita Sirivorapat Puthpongsiriporn, Assistant Dean, Faculty of Business Administration provided the overview of the program on 31 August 2015.

The program consisted of intensive immersions in CP RAM, a CP ALL subsidiary that produces frozen, chilled, and baked goods distributed in 7-Eleven stores domestically and exported to several countries; Ichitan Factory; the Mahachai distribution centers; PIM; and the CP ALL headquarters.

A completion program and farewell party was organized for the five interns Ms. Shiori Seto, Ms. Yumi Yamada, Ms. Megumi Suzuki, Ms. Hikari Kato, and Ms. Ayaka Homma, together with another group of Chuo University students who participated in a one-day seminar at PIM on 11 September 2015.

Mr. Phornvit Phacharintanakul, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Mr. Siam Chocksawangwong, Vice President for Administrative Affairs and Vice President, CP ALL; Mr. Peerapong Hirunviriya, Assistant to the President and General Manager, CP ALL; Dr. Sriprai Sakrungpongsakul, Dean, Faculty of Business Administration and Assistant to the President for Academic Planning; Ms. Parichart Buakao, Assistant to the President for Organizational Communication; and Dr. Usanee Kulintornprasert, Director, Office of International Relations graced the completion program.

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Project presentation

Completion program and farewell party

CU seminar students participate in debate on consumer product industry

CU interns with CP ALL and PIM's international networking team

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Liby Group consults PIM on Thai business strategyLiby Group, one of China’s top cleaning substance manufacturers leans on expertise at PIM as they explore ways to enter the Thai market on 18 September 2015.

Liby Group and CP Group sign agreement on 22 September 2015 in China, PRC

Liby Group with CP ALL and PIM executives led byVice President for Administrative Affairs, Mr. SiamChocksawangwong

Liby Group’s Mr. Wang Bin, General Manager, DetergentBusiness Unit and Mr. Rao Bing, Manager, Southeast AsiaMarket visited PIM to meet China-ASEAN experts based inPIM. They were accompanied by Mr. Chen Xiaoqun, VicePresident, CP Lotus.

Dr. Tang Zhi Min, Dean of PIM’s International Collegeand primary expert on China ASEAN studies, sharedsome relevant experiences pertaining to doing business in China and its relation to Southeast Asia. He gave his

preliminary analysis on Liby Group’s competitiveness in the Thai market and offered advice on where they should focus to ensure market penetration. CP ALL’s Mr. AdisornWongjittapoke and PIM’s Mr. Pollasak Ruongpanyarojaccompanied the representatives from Liby Group to visitthe CP ALL headquarters and Makro.

An agreement was subsequently signed with the LibyGroup and CP Group China on 22 September 2015.

Mandom Corporation impressed with PIM work-study modelPresident of Mandom Corporation Thailand, Mr. Shinji Kaga, expressed his delight to learn about PIM’s practical approach to education during his visit to the campus on 6 October 2015.

Mandom Corporation representatives (left) with PIM executives

The representatives visited PIM to learn more about theeducational techniques being implemented in Thailand’s Corporate University. The delegation was welcomed by Mr. SiamChocksawangwong, VP for CP ALL and VP for AdministrativeAffairs, PIM. Mr. Shinji Kaga stated that he was impressed with thework-study model, noting that practical learning will be beneficial when students graduate and seek employment. He believes thatlinkages with corporations and educational institutions will becomeincreasingly important in the years to come.

Ms. Tipawan Apiwanworarat, PIM’s Dean of the Faculty of Liberal Arts shared that her team is actively searchingfor internship opportunities for Business Japanesestudents studying at PIM and may consider MandomThailand in the future. CP ALL and PIM also took thismeeting as an opportunity to award Mr. Shinji with ascholarship for Mandom Corporation Thailand employees to study at PIM.


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Sabay Digital Corp CEO sees opportunities for synergy with PIM Mr. Sila Chy, Sabay Digital Corp’s CEO believes that competencies built at PIM will be high, during his visit to PIM on 16 September 2015.

Mr. Sila Chy with Mr. Siam Chocksawangwong and CP ALL-PIM's international networking team

PIM's Ms. Puangpetch Nitayanont, Ms. Nanthawan Supcharoen, and Mr. Atit Koirala with Mr. Sila (right)

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Sabay Digital Corp (Sabay) is a multi-platform content provider based in Cambodia founded in 2007 known for introducing online gaming, unified SMS content, original online entertainment, and an entertainment news portal to Cambodia. Sabay is led by renowned Cambodian entrepreneur, Mr. Sila Chy who is also the founder of CBM Corporation, the country’s leading food and beverage business group comprised of 8 brands.

Mr. Sila expressed that he appreciates PIM’s study model because of its focus in practice; theories learned in the classroom can immediately be tested in the workplace due to the Institute’s work-study model, making the leaning process very relevant to industries today. He added that PIM may be a good option for

building capabilities for his own corporations; as histeam continues to mature, he is looking to prepare histalented staff for mid-management.

Mr. Siam Chocksawangwong, PIM’s Vice President forAcademic Affairs articulated his interest in looking for ways to work together with the famed Cambodian entrepreneur. Ms. Puangpetch Nitayanont, Acting Dean, Faculty of Food Business Management shared theInstitute’s plans for expansion beginning with a Food Academy scheduled to open by the end of 2016. Ms.Nanthawan Supcharoen, CP ALL General Manager, Mr.Atit Koirala, who is responsible for internationalmarketing, complimented Mr. Sila’s accomplishmentsand expressed interest to develop activities with him.

Mr. Sila with CP's Chinese experts Mr. Sila and PIM's Faculty of Business Administration and representatives from the Thai Franchise Association

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