Corporate Nation-Building Award (Private sector)
PTT Public Company Limited (Thailand)
PTT Public Company Limited (Thailand) is widely recognised for its commitment in assisting, supporting and improving Thai society economically, socially and environmentally. Not only is it the largest company in Thailand, in terms of people development, PTT also emphasizes the importance of education and health care. It has launched a number of projects to educate farmers in the community about clean energy, to support social enterprises, and to increase access to jobs for vulnerable people. Furthermore, PTT established the Kamnoetvidya Science Academy and VISTEC University with the goal of fostering and nurturing future researchers, inventors, and innovators for long-term national development, as well as promoting academic research in science and technology for Thai society. PTT also initiated the Stimulation, Intervention, and Optimization of Services for Children (SIOLA), which provides funding for the education of high school students.
The company recognizes the importance of preserving natural resources and has established an ecosystem learning center, the Green Global Institute, the Sustainable Energy Foundation, the Learning Institute For Everyone, and PTT’s Forestation Institute. Overall, PPT Public Company Limited (Thailand) facilitates nation-building in Thai society through its continuous dedication to the improvement of people’s lives. As a result of these virtuous deeds and actions, PTT thoroughly deserves the Corporate Nation-Building Award.