The “Journalists Association” awards scholarships in its 69th year, giving 58 scholarships to support the sons and daughters of journalists, while the “SCG Foundation” continues to give scholarships up to bachelor’s degree level, 10 scholarships, for the 17th year. The president of the Journalists Association emphasizes member welfare. It is 1 of 3 missions that we are committed to giving importance to on 11 May 2024 at the Bang Sue Junction Shopping Center, Chatuchak District, Bangkok. The Thai Journalists Association Together with the SCG Foundation and Thai Union Group Public Company Limited, we are presenting scholarships for the year 2024 to the children of members of the Journalists Association. This year, there were 58 people who received educational support scholarships, 6,000 baht each, and 10 continuous scholarships sponsored by the SCG Foundation, with Ms. Rini Ruangnoo, President of the Journalists Association, Mr. Wattana Chai Yaninthorn, Vice President of Welfare and Member Relations, Mrs. Pusadee Kitawanart, former President of the Association, Mr. Prasong Lertrattanawisut Former President of the Association Mr. Mongkol Bangprapha, former President of the Association Together with Ms. Suwimon Jiwalak, Director and Manager of the SCG Foundation, and Ms. Nalini Sayongka, Manager of Corporate Communications, Thai Union Group Public Company Limited and Executive Director of the Association Ms. Rini said that according to the policy announced on the day she took office, she will follow her mission in 3 main areas, namely promoting rights and freedom of the press. Take care of member welfare and develop and promote professional work and promote new knowledge to members Therefore, providing scholarships to members’ children today is one of the three missions that we are committed to giving importance to in order to make the association successful this year. Considered giving scholarships to promote education to members’ children, 58 scholarships, with a special increase from 5,000 baht per scholarship to 6,000 baht per scholarship to help relieve the economic burden for members. and has considered selecting children of members to receive 10 continuous scholarships from the SCG Foundation for educational promotion scholarships, which are scholarships that the association It has been given to members’ children continuously every year since 1955, the first year the association was founded. It has been 69 years since the present. There are children and grandchildren who have graduated and gone on to pursue careers in various industries. Including the media circles, numbering at least a thousand people. The budget for this part is allocated by the association from activities. and from donations The important donor is Thai Union Group Public Company Limited. Later in 2008 The SCG Foundation has seen the importance of education and has joined in creating opportunities for the children and grandchildren of the association members. Therefore, we provide 10 continuous scholarships for free per year. For this continuous scholarship, it is an opportunity for children. and youth have access to the basic education system and develop the quality of Thai education in a comprehensive manner. Until now, quality children from the promotion of the SCG Foundation have been released to society. This year is the 17th year. Ms. Pusadee said that the scholarship has been in operation continuously for 21 years with support from Thai Union. Group from the initiative of Mr. Kraisorn Chansiri, Chairman of the Company. Seeing the importance of education, he gave a scholarship of 5 hundred thousand baht per year to the Association without revealing his name through the media until today. And Mr. Kraisorn did not help only the children of members of the Journalists Association. But he also supports education in every aspect, such as promoting the study of Chinese for interested youth. Mr. Prasong said that thanks to the SCG Foundation. and Thai Union Group, which has supported education for the children of members of the Journalists Association. It has been good for many decades. Many people graduate and move on to stable careers. Including some who enter the government service as teachers or doctors and are successful in life. which is an inspiration to the next generation And hope that the Executive Committee of the Journalists Association There will be good creative projects. It is beneficial to members. and further benefits to the public Because I believe that there will be people who support good projects. This is certain, Ms. Nalini said, with the vision and determination of Thai Union’s founder, Mr. Kraisorn Chansiri, in creating a well-being for people, communities, and society. Along with taking care of the environment and the planet in order to deliver it to future generations throughout the 21 years that the company has supported scholarships for the association because education is another thing that we value. Because education is the foundation of life. Because education gives us knowledge, skills, and experiences that lead to a profession or career that will create well-being for the children. And today’s families have many forms of education. It may come in the form of learning to gain knowledge or it may come in the form of doing, depending on how to apply it. I just ask everyone to have determination, determination and patience. Finally, I would like to congratulate all 58 families who received scholarships today. And wish everyone success as they hope and intend. Ms. Suwimon said that she must thank the Journalists Association. who join in doing good projects In creating opportunities for the children and grandchildren of members of the Journalists Association In organizing continuing scholarship activities from the SCG Foundation for more than 17 years in order to create good people And we sincerely wish that other agencies would come together to help create good people. And it is a role model for youth to continue receiving scholarships. Nong Nikki-Ashwin Charoenpho, a 1st year student at Thammasat University, said that the scholarship received this time will be used to continue in Develop the quality of all-round education And I feel proud that my father has a career as a journalist. It inspired me to study journalism. To continue the spirit of Father while Ms. Phattharan Somchun, a teacher at Sampran Wittaya School, Nakhon Pathom Province, one of the past recipients of an SCG Foundation scholarship, said that she is one of the first SCG Foundation scholarship students. It started with my father working as a reporter for Thairath newspaper, which resulted in me getting an opportunity from the Journalists Association. Together with the SCG Foundation Until receiving a continuous scholarship from high school until graduating with a bachelor’s degree At that time, I felt that I was very lucky to receive a scholarship. Because there are many brothers and sisters at home. And everyone is of school age. Therefore, when receiving a scholarship, you must study fully. To be a good role model for the youngsters. Until now, I have been hired as a teacher at Sampran Wittaya School, Nakhon Pathom Province. Finally, I would like to thank the Thai Journalists Association. and SCG Foundation that has given me a good opportunity to receive education And please tell the kids Everyone who gets this opportunity, try to preserve it. And intend to do your best, success will definitely not be far away. Association of Journalists, Journalists Thank you to the sponsors of food, drinks and souvenirs. For the children and grandchildren of journalists, they include CPF Public Company Limited, CP All Public Company Limited, Government Savings Bank, Viriyah Insurance Public Company Limited, Central Pattana Company Limited, Muang Thai Life Assurance Public Company Limited, Siam Park Company Limited. Bangkok Co., Ltd. Por Tek Tung Foundation Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University and Thairath TV
