Donate One Million Thai Baht to Autistic Thai Foundation

To support the equality of life and health of children and adults with autism in Thailand, Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok and Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok joined hands to present BE Health, a corporate social responsibility initiative of Kempinski Hotels to develop and support the lives and health of the community through its Global campaign, Thinking Glocal While Acting Locally, with a donation of one million Thai baht net to the Autistic Thai Foundation to build an ‘Autism Learning Center’ at the Association of Parents of Persons with Autism (Thailand) on 7 December 2023.

The Autistic Thai Foundation will use these funds to develop the ‘Autism Learning Center’ programme to enhance the basic digital skills of children with special needs and their parents while improving physical abilities, brain function and basic social skills. The ‘Autism Learning Centers’ will provide a learning base to develop hand dexterity with ‘Autistic Application Series’; virtual-world reality for basic skills through ‘VR Glasses’ (Virtual Reality); step-by-step thought processes of digital art ‘Coding’ courses; ‘Canva’ computer programmes; English language curriculum skills from True Click Life; basic digital skills for parents; and more.

Both Kempinski hotels in Thailand have raised these funds by collecting ‘One Euro Donation Per Night’ from in-house guests and organising various charity activities, including the ‘BE Health Online Auction’, which was held from 27 September until 17 October 2023, to provide essential medical care, equipment and other support to children and adults with autism in Thailand.

Together with the Autistic Thai Foundation, Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok and Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok are honoured to be part of this most meaningful programme to positively impact the lives of both children and adults in Thailand.

Presiding over the 7 December 2023 event at the Autistic Thai Foundation were Mr. Manish Nambiar, Managing Director of Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok and Vice President Operations, South East Asia (third from right); Mr.Chusak Janthayanond, the President of the Autistic Thai Foundation (middle); Mr. Christian Ruge, General Manager (fifth from right); the management teams of both Kempinski hotels in Thailand; and members of Autistic Thai Foundation.

About BE Health: BE Health stands as an all-encompassing corporate social responsibility programme initiated by Kempinski Hotels. Its primary aim is to empower individuals with the tools to safeguard themselves against both communicable and non-communicable diseases through proactive adjustments in personal behaviour and early disease detection. Through close collaboration with each individual hotel, BE Health conceptualises and implements preventative initiatives that adhere to the highest standards of quality, monitoring and evaluation. Our organisation functions as an independent legal entity, operating under Swiss law and headquartered in the picturesque city of Geneva, Switzerland.

About Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok: On 27 September 2010, Kempinski Hotels, Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group, opened its first property in Thailand, in the capital city of Bangkok, Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, the city-resort adjacent to Sra Pathum Palace. It is located in the heart of Bangkok’s premier shopping and entertainment district. The luxury five-star hotel combines Kempinski’s trademark European flair with traditional Thai hospitality. Every one of the hotel’s 397 guestrooms and suites overlooks the property’s surrounding gardens and pools. Twenty-two of these rooms have direct access to the pool. Thailand’s artistic heritage is a key theme of Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok. The property displays 2,000 pieces of art, including over 200 original paintings and sculptures by Thai artists who were commissioned to create art for the property.

About Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok: This unique hotel experience provides a new perspective of Bangkok and rises above the hectic rhythm of one of Asia’s most vibrant cities. It is an oasis designed with space to breathe and a mission to prove Bangkok is more than a destination for spending sprees and indulgent temptations. It is nestled close to the edge of Lumphini Park and Bangkok’s ‘green corridor’ and home to embassies and Thailand’s most prestigious residences. Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok is much more than a hotel; it is a landmark destination within a fully integrated lifestyle village and a city wellness sanctuary committed to helping guests experience the guilt-free good life.

About Kempinski: Created in 1897, Kempinski Hotels is Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group. Kempinski’s rich heritage of impeccable personal service and superb hospitality is complemented by the exclusivity and individuality of its properties. Today, the Kempinski Group operates 80 hotels and residences in 34 countries and currently has more than 25 prestigious projects under development around the globe. Each five-star hotel reflects the strength and success of the Kempinski brand without losing sight of its heritage. Each is imbued with the quality guests have come to expect from Kempinski while embracing the cultural traditions of its location. The portfolio comprises of historic landmark properties, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, outstanding resorts and prestigious residences. Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands. www.kempinski.com www.ghadiscovery.com

Media Contacts:
Lalidapun Chavananand · Director of Public Relations
Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok
991/9 Rama I Road · Pathumwan · Bangkok · Thailand 
T +66 02 162 9000 · [email protected]

Kullakitti Charoenmuang · Assistant Public Relations Manager 
Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok
991/9 Rama I Road · Pathumwan · Bangkok · Thailand 
T +66 02 162 9000 · [email protected]