Central Group

Central Group, Central Restaurants Group, and Central Food Retail Group (CFG) Honored for Contributions to the Disabled Awards 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that Central Group, Central Restaurants Group, and Central Food Retail have received the prestigious "Organization Contributing to the Disabled" award from the Senate Standing Committee on Social Development and Children, Youth, Women, the Elderly, the Disabled, and the Underprivileged Affairs. This award recognizes organizations that significantly support and create value for people with disabilities, serving as models in promoting inclusivity and support. As representatives from Central Group, Mr. Samrit Anupak, Head of Sustainable Education & Social Development of Central Group, and Ms. Jaruwan Ngampisutpaisan, Head of Human Resources of Central Restaurants Group, attended the ceremony on June 19 to accept this distinguished honor.   We would like to give appreciation to Central Group People for recognizing the importance of equality, and for being the part to create a positive work environment that embraces diversity. With these values, it has led to Central Group's success in building a sustainable business, and eventually becoming the "Center of Life" for everyone. #CentralGroup #CentralRetail  #CentralRestaurantsGroup #CentralFoodRetail  #Diversity #Inclusivity

Central Group Received 5 Prestigious Awards at Retail Asia Awards 2024 - Strengthened our Commitment to be People’s “Center of Life!” 🏆 Central Group is proud to announce that we’ve received 5 awards at the Retail Asia Awards 2024, organized by Retail Asia Magazine – reflecting our success in elevating service standards and business innovation across all departments. 🏬 Central Pattana (CPN), the top real estate leader in Thailand for Sustainability, under the vision of ‘Imagining Better Futures for All,’ seamlessly connects all businesses, including Retail, Residence, Hotel, and Office. Led by Ms. Wallaya Chirathivat, Chief Executive Officer of Central Pattana, the business unit secured 3 major awards: "CEO of the Year" (the first and only Thai CEO to receive this award from across Asia), "Mall of the Year" for centralwOrld, and "Marketing Initiative of the Year" for outstanding marketing strategies. 🛍️ Ms. Natira Boonsri, Chief Executive Officer of Central Department Store Group, led the team to win the "Department Store of the Year" award for transforming Central Chidlom into 'The Store of Bangkok.' This landmark destination has been a shopping haven for Thai People for 50 years, offering both world-class luxury brands and Thai brands, and providing premium services that cater to shoppers of all styles and generations. 🍎 Mr. STEPHANE COUM, Chief Executive Officer of Central Food Retail Group (CFG), led Tops Supermarket to win the "Supermarket of the Year" award for the second consecutive year, confirming our leadership in the food retail industry in Thailand. With the concept of ‘Every Day DISCOVERY’, Tops offers the best shopping experience alongside sustainable practices. We’d like to express gratitude to our Central Group People, who have always been the important part of our continuous success. Winning these awards is a testament to Central Group’s success, not only as a leader in retail and wholesale in Thailand, Vietnam, and Italy, but also in our commitment to foster the sustainable growth across all sectors. 🌟 #CentralGroup #CentralRetail #CentralPattana  #CentralDepartmentStore #CentralFoodRetailGroup  #RetailAsiaAwards2024  #GlobalRetailLeader #SustainableGrowth #RetailExcellence 

Central Group, Collaborating with Thai Airways International, Launched "A Journey of Seamless Delights" Campaign for Travelers to Milan & Oslo 🇮🇹🇳🇴✈️ Central Group, led by Mr. Pichai Chirathivat, Executive Director of Central Group, and Mr. Yol Phokasub, Chief Executive Officer of Central Retail, alongside Mr. Pierluigi Cocchini, Chief Executive Officer of Rinascente, joined the celebration to congratulate Thai Airways on the occasion of the reopening of direct route from Bangkok to Milan, Italy – ready to seamlessly travel to Europe. ✨ The event, held at Rinascente in Milan, Italy, was graced by Mr. Piyasvasti Amranand, Chairman of the Plan Administrator of Thai Airways and Ms. Kundhinee Aksornwong, Minister Counselor of the Royal Thai Embassy in Rome, along with Mr. Chansin Treenuchagron, Director and Member of Plan Administrator, Mr. Chai Eamsiri, Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Korakot Chatasingha, Chief Commercial Officer of Thai Airways, and Thai Airways' partners. The atmosphere was simple and warm, set against the beautiful backdrop of the Duomo. 🌆 Through "A Journey of Seamless Delights" Campaign, Central Group welcomed the reopening of direct flight routes between Bangkok-Milan and Bangkok-Oslo by offering exclusive souvenirs from Good Goods to the passengers. Business Class passengers will be received a limited-edition Good Goods x Artstory Scarf, designed by young autistic artists from Artstory, and Economy Class passengers will be received a special purple Good Goods logo bag, along with various privileges from affiliated businesses, partner stores, and Central The 1 Credit Cards. Rinascente Milan, under Central Retail, welcomes all tourists - shop with Central The 1 Credit Card under specified conditions to receive up to 15% cashback and accumulate The 1 points. 🇮🇹 📍 For more details on additional benefits, please visit https://lnkd.in/gyyBCgS2 #CentralGroup #CentralRetail  #ThaiAirways #AJourneyofSeamlessDelights #RinascenteMilano 

Enhancing Innovative Creativity for our Young Talents from ProNext Program! 🚀   On July 3, RIS Central Group, collaborated with Central Retail Digital, organized the ‘RIS ProNext Pitching Day,’ where our young talents of ProNext IT Functional Trainee Program showcased their skills. These talented individuals demonstrated how they are innovatively contributing to digital transformation and sustainable development within our organization. 🤖   ProNext Trainees presented their initiatives to the RIS Management Team, including Mr. Rutchapon Vongsatitporn, Chief Information Officer of RIS Company; Ms. Maneerat Suramethakul; Head of IT Strategy, Application & International; Mr. Pornnarong Pisanpattanakul; Head of Risk Management & Compliance; Mr. Sithisak Tipyaratna, Head of IT Service; Ms. Siwimol Sukmahan, BU HR HEAD and Mr. Palot Polachart, Head of Transformaton and Change Management. The pitching sessions were brimming with innovative ideas, ranging from the AI-Powered Marketing Assistance Program to the Automation Program aimed at enhancing logistics processes from distribution centers to our stores. Within each session, the executives provided constructive feedback to all participants, helping them enhance their creativity and adaptability to real-world practices.   We’d like to say thank you to our ProNext Trainees for their dedication and passion in creating these initiatives, and to our management team for their invaluable advice and feedback – this guidance will help our participants learn and grow on their career paths. Stay tuned as we continue to enhance career and skill development for our young talents! 🥳   #CentralGroup #CentralRetail #CentralRetailDigital #RIS #ProNext #ITFunctionalTrainee

"Jing Jai Farmer's Market" Comes to Town!!! 🥬🥑🍈 Central Group continues to build on our success and develop a sustainable grassroots economy. Recently, we hosted the 'Jing Jai Mahanakorn' event at centralwOrld, showcasing over 1,000 high-quality, safe produce and local specialties from 44 provinces across Thailand. Led by Central Retail and Central Pattana (CPN), in collaboration with the Central Tham, this event provided a platform for local farmers and communities to connect directly with consumers. We featured top-quality agricultural produce, safe fruits and vegetables, processed goods, delicious dishes made from local ingredients, handicrafts, GI products, and more. Thank you to everyone involved in making this event a success, and especially to our customers for supporting local communities! 🧑🏻🌾 #CentralGroup #CentralTham #centralretail #centralpattana #SustainableEconomy #CommunitySupport

Central Group Leads the Way in Crisis Management and Natural Disaster Management 🌳️⛳️    On July 9, Central Group is proud to announce that we’ve launched our first workshop on Crisis Management and Natural Disaster Management at Central Silom Tower, led by Mrs. Somkamol Chirathivat, Community Director of Central Group. This significant initiative is part of Central Tham and our ongoing commitment to sustainability, in partnership with Thai Red Cross Society.    Central Group is the first organization in Thailand to prioritize crisis management, and we are now extending our efforts to include natural disaster management - this workshop is the kickoff of a comprehensive program that will be extended to all stakeholders across our organization    Participants from all our business units, including Central Retail, Central Pattana (CPN), Centara Hotels & Resorts, from Loss Prevention, HR, and Customer Service teams, are taking part in today’s session to equip our members with necessary skills and knowledge to effectively manage crises and natural disasters. This training will also be integrated into the coursework at CRC Academy, ensuring that all relevant parties are continually aware and prepared to handle any crisis situation.    At Central Group, we are committed to build a resilient and prepared organization - being ready to face any challenges. We’d like to say thank you to our team members who were involved with this initiative for their dedication and participation, stay tuned for more updates as we continue to roll out this vital program across Central Group! 🌟    #CentralGroup #CentralTham  #CentralRetail #CentralPattana #Centara  #ThaiRedCrossSociety #CrisisManagement #NaturalDisasterManagement

Congratulations to Central Pattana (CPN) for receiving Thailand's Best Employers 2024, provided by Kincentric ✨ Central Group is proud to announce that Central Pattana has been recognized as Thailand's Best Employers 2024 by Kincentric Thailand for the fourth consecutive year. This recognition strengthens Central Pattana’s commitment to positive employee engagement and its strategic approach to people development aimed at driving business results sustainably under the vision of "Imagining Better Futures for All." According to Kincentric Thailand, Central Pattana has the outstanding performance on employee engagement – continuously communicating strategic directions from top executives to employees, which enabling them to align their personal work goals with the organization's objectives effectively. Amidst current economic changes and uncertainties, Central Pattana also embraces diversity and openness to different opinions, strengthening our people’s sense of inclusion within the organization. We would like to express our gratitude to Central Pattana’s people for this achievement – as the important part to drive positive and working culture throughout the organization. With this commitment, we believe that it allows our people to foresee their growth path within the organization and being well-prepared to contribute to the sustainable growth of Central Pattana. #CentralGroup #CentralPattana  #KincentricBestEmployers2024 #Kincentric 

Central Group Welcomes Zhixue Academy and Leading Chinese Retail & Real Estate Development Executives, Reinforcing International Collaboration 🌟 Central Group welcomed top executives from Zhixue Academy and leading Chinese retail and commercial real estate development firms. During their visit, the executives engaged in an in-depth discussion and tour with Mr. Anawin Tangpongpaiboon, Head of Corporate Strategy and Sustainability of Central Group, at Central Embassy and Central Eastville. The meeting centered on exploring the mutual opportunities with each other and sharing insights on retail and sustainable development practices – strengthens Central Group's dedication to foster international cooperation, aligning with our strategic direction to become the world-class retailer. #CentralGroup   #ZhixueAcademy #Sustainability

Congratulations to Mr. Thirayuth Chirathivat for receiving “Thailand Top CEO of The Year 2024” Award! 🏆 Central Group is proud to announce that Mr. Thirayuth Chirathivat, Chief Executive Officer of Centara Hotels & Resorts, has been honored with “Thailand Top CEO of The Year 2024” Award in the Hotel and Leisure Industry Category – presented within Organization Leader of the Year Award Ceremony by Business+ Magazine and Thammasat Business School. 🏨 Presented by H.E. Nurak Marpraneet, Privy Councilor and Chairman of the ceremony, this recognition underscores the commitment of Centara Hotels & Resorts to excellence and leadership in the hospitality industry. Centara Hotels & Resorts’ commitment is to create “The Place To Be” for everyone, both our people and customers. “Happiness Creates Happiness” – Centara believes that our customers’ happiness started from our people’s happiness. Therefore, we would like to give appreciation to our Centara People for their dedication to deliver the unforgettable guest experiences through strong Thai family values, warm hospitality, and world-class service – and eventually received this achievement! 🎉 #CentralGroup #Centara  #ThePlaceToBe #HospitalityExcellence #Hospitality

Centara Hotels & Resorts Celebrates Four "Top 10" Accolades at Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2024! 🎉 Central Group is proud to announce that four of Centara Hotels & Resorts’ properties have been recognized at this year’s Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific, underscoring Centara’s excellence in luxury hospitality. 🏝️ Centara Reserve Samui - Ranked 7th in the "Beach + Island Resorts" category for Thailand, offering story-driven hospitality in a tropical paradise.  🌳 Roukh Kiri Khao Yai - Ranked 4th in "Upcountry Hotels" for Thailand with its serene luxury farmhouse experience.  🌊 Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives - Ranked 5th for "House Reefs" category for the Maldives, celebrating its vibrant coral reef and marine life.  🏨 Centara Grand Hotel Osaka - Celebrating its first anniversary, it was awarded for exceptional guest experiences and honored in the "Hotel General Managers" category for Japan – Mr. Shigeki Nakagawa. “These four accolades are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team,” said Mr. Thirayuth Chirathivat, CEO of Centara Hotels & Resorts. “We are honored to see our properties recognized by such a prestigious publication, which reflects the exceptional experiences we strive to offer our guests. Our commitment to Thai-inspired hospitality ensures that every stay at Centara is warm, welcoming, and unforgettable, and we extend our deepest gratitude to our guests and the readers of Travel + Leisure for their unwavering support” #CentralGroup #Centara  #TravelLeisureLuxuaryAwards2024 #LuxuryHospitality #Hospitality