The fourth annual "Than Kun Phaen Din" (Returning the Favour to the Land) event, held by Nation Multimedia Group and organised by Thailanguage newspaper Kom Chad Luek, kicked off yesterday.
Six new awards recognising outstanding corporations will be presented this year, in addition to new awards for six young people as "role models", said NMG CEO Thanachai Theerapattanavong.
The event is aimed at recognising and honouring model citizens in all walks of life based on their contribution to society. It will select 76 "good people" in various professions and social roles, each from one of Thailand's 76 provinces.
Presented yesterday at a Bangkok press conference, the honorary judges from outside NMA this year are former minister Mechai Viravaidhaya; former public health permanent secretary Mongkol na Songkhla; former Culture Ministry permanent secretary, Weera Rojjanphojarat.
Also present: former social development and human security ministry permanent secretary Phanita Kamphu na Ayutthaya; National Health Commission Office of Thailand secretarygeneral Amphol Jinda; Giffarine Skyline Unity Nalinee Phaibool; Slave of the Land chairman Thanin Phanpraphakij; and Boutique New City chairperson Sirina Cho