Community Economic Development

• The growth of industrial estates has both positive and negative impacts on the local community's economy, such as income distribution, increased labor demand, and the emergence of demand for goods and services. At the same time, urban growth leads to higher living costs. Economic challenges are therefore a key concern for the community, with expectations for the Company to address them. This aligns with the Company’s “ALL WIN” business philosophy, which prioritizes the development of local communities alongside the growth of the industrial estates. The Company’s strategy focuses on creating economic opportunities for all community stakeholders, including local entrepreneurs, the working-age population, the elderly, and socially disadvantaged groups. This is achieved through local employment support and projects designed to meet the needs and empower these groups, enabling them to create sustainable livelihoods and become self-reliant.

Farm to Factory Project

According to the results of the Company’s local community survey, the community was found to have many agricultural and processed products that need marketing support. The Company foresees that many factories in the industrial estates and their employees are the target purchasers, having great demand for many agricultural products. As a result, it has organized the "Farm to Factory" project, aiming to promote trade between the factories in both AMATA industrial estates and the local communities in order to support local communities in having the opportunities to sell their products, especially the agricultural and processed products, in the long run, thereby enhancing the sustainable growth of the local economy while purchasers are able to obtain the fresh and quality products directly from the producers.

The Company initiated the “Farm to Factory” project in 2018 in collaboration with the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand, using AMATA City Chonburi Industrial Estate as a pilot area. The initiative aims to create marketing channels and income-generating opportunities for community enterprises located in the target communities surrounding AMATA City Chonburi Industrial estate. Serving as an intermediary, the Company connects local communities with factories within the estate to facilitate the purchase and sale of agricultural products. In partnership with the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT), the Company also supports efforts to improve product standards to meet buyers’ requirements. There are two main activities as follows:

1. Factory Kitchen – Delivering agricultural products such as fresh vegetables, rice, and eggs to factories for use in employee meal welfare programs.
2. Factory Market – Allocating designated spaces within factory premises for local communities to sell their products on specific days and times, with the cooperation of participating factories.

In 2024, 43 factories in AMATA City Chonburi and AMATA City Rayong Industrial Estate participated in the "Farm to Factory" project (as of 31 December 2024), as well as 60 local communities from Chachoengsao, Chonburi, and Rayong provinces that sold their products to the factories, completing 268 visits. The total revenue from product sales in 2024 was 9.07 million baht, with an average income of 151,000 baht per community per year.

“AMATA Chuan Shop” Activity

The Company organized the 'AMATA Chuan Shop: Good products from your community neighbors’ event through Facebook Live to increase public awareness of community products. The event was held in April and December 2024 at the Showcase Area, AMATA Service Center, AMATA City Chonburi. Products from 13 surrounding communities were featured in the event, generating a total revenue of 58,783 baht.

Online Marketplace Platform for Community Products

To increase customers’ accessibility, the Company has developed an online marketplace on the website "https://AMATAchuanshop.com/" to sell community products. Currently, the website offers over 16 products from local communities at AMATA City Chonburi and AMATA City Rayong.

Training in Supplementary Occupations to Enhance Community Income

The supplementary occupation development project to boost community income is a project that the Company initiated since 2022 and has been continuously implementing for the communities surrounding the AMATA Industrial Estates, both in AMATA City Chonburi and AMATA City Rayong. The Company acknowledges the significance of enhancing the local economy and generating income opportunities for community members. As a result, it has been offering training courses to equip them with skills for various supplementary occupations such as cooking, household item production, and handicrafts. Over the years, the Company has conducted training for over 10 occupations, including weaving, coconut broom making, salad roll making, pork floss making, fresh tofu making, oyster mushroom cultivation, fabric doll making, herbal inhaler making, etc. These programs have seen participation from more than 300 people.

    In 2024, the Company organized training courses to enhance knowledge and skills in an additional three supplementary occupations. These were divided into two areas, namely:

• The communities surrounding AMATA City Chonburi organized training activities to enhance supplementary occupations for increased income, held three times as follows:
  • Session 1/2024: Conducted training on ‘Shredded Pork Cooking’ for communities in Nong Kakha Subdistrict, Phan Thong District, Chonburi Province for 30 participants
  • Session 2/2024: Conducted training on ‘Shredded Pork Cooking' for communities in Khlong Ban Pho Subdistrict, Ban Pho District, Chachoengsao Province for 41 participants
  • Session 3/2024: Conducted training on ‘Shredded Pork Cooking’ for communities in Ban Sert Subdistrict, Phanat Nikhom District, Chonburi Province for 48 participants
• The communities surrounding AMATA City Rayong organized training activities to enhance supplementary occupations for increased income, held three times as follows:
  • Session 1/2024: Conducted training on ‘Herbal Inhaler and Sandwich Making' for communities in Bo Win Subdistrict, Chonburi Province for 40 participants
  • Session 2/2024: Conducted training on ‘Herbal Inhaler and Sandwich Making' for communities in Phana Nikhom Subdistrict, Rayong Province for 40 participants
  • Session 3/2024: Conducted training on ‘Salad Roll Making' for communities in Khao Mai Kaew Subdistrict, Chonburi Province for 40 participants

Supporting Community Products Development for Dok Krai Reservoir Housewife Group

The Dok Krai Reservoir Housewife Group, a community located near the AMATA City Rayong Industrial Estate in Nikhom Phatthana District, Rayong Province, has formed a community group to produce products such as chili paste with fermented fish, fried mackerel fish cakes, and Dok Krai Pickled Fish for sale.

In 2024, the Company allocated a budget of 100,000 baht to support the construction of a 5 x 12 meter food production facility. The objective is to help the local aquatic animal processing community group enhance and sustain their production standards.

AMATA Caravan: Creating Smiles Project

The AMATA Caravan: Creating Smiles Project is the Company's initiative to help reduce household expenses for the communities surrounding the AMATA Industrial Estate. The AMATA Caravan travels through various areas to provide comprehensive assistance. The Company collaborates with partners from factories within the AMATA Industrial Estates, as well as external organizations such as E. Tech College in Chonburi, Chonburi Provincial Office of Learning Encouragement, Bankai Technical College in Rayong, Honda Asia Bo Win Branch in Chonburi, Village Health Volunteer (VHV), and Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospitals to provide services to the communities free of charge. These services include motorcycle lube oil changes, haircuts, electrical appliance repairs, setting up fun game booths, and providing lunch for participants. This also includes the provision of basic health screening services, such as blood pressure and diabetes checks. The AMATA Caravan: Creating Smiles Project has garnered significant interest and participation from the community.

The mentioned activities have been regularly held from 2019 until 31 December 2024, benefiting a total of 65 communities. It has contributed to saving community members' expenses by over 4,550,000 baht, benefiting more than 6,500 people.

In 2024, the AMATA City Chonburi Industrial Estate organized the AMATA Caravan: Creating Smiles Project, providing services to 10 communities in two provinces, namely Chonburi and Chachoengsao. The Company collaborated with local organizations as follows: Bang Pakong Subdistrict Municipality and Tha Sa-an Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Bang Pakong District, Chachoengsao Province, Khok Phlo Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Wat Bot Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Ban Sert Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Na Phra That Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Nong Khayat Subdistrict Administrative Organization, and Kut Ngong Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Phanat Nikhom District, Chonburi Province, Nong Hong Subdistrict Administrative Organization and Phan Thong-Nong Kakha Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Phan Thong District, Chonburi Province.

The AMATA City Rayong Industrial Estate organized the AMATA Caravan: Creating Smiles Project to provide services to three communities, collaborating with local organizations as follows: Bo Win Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Chonburi Province, and Pluak Daeng Subdistrict Administrative Organization and Map Yang Phon Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Rayong Province.

Environmental Stewardship

Sister Parks Arrangement for Resources and Knowledge Sharing (SPARK) Project

                        The AMATA Foundation has been implementing the Sister Parks Arrangement for Resources and Knowledge Sharing (SPARK) project in collaboration with the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, and the International Conservation Caucus Foundation (ICCF), USA since 2013, aiming to elevate Khao Yai National Park to world-class standards and to use it as a model for learning about park management for other national parks in Thailand as well as in the ASEAN region.

A study by ICCF experts in 2015 found that an urgent issue that needed immediate action was sewage management. This aims to ensure that the water sources both within and outside the national park would not be negatively impacted by water usage from tourists and park officials because the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai forest is an important source of Thailand's five main rivers, namely Nakhon Nayok River, Prachin Buri River, Lam Takhong River, Muak Lek River, and Mun River. Therefore, managing sewage in the national park is a critical matter.

In 2024, the AMATA Foundation and AMATA U Co., Ltd., which specializes in water management, collaborated with their business partner, ICCF's experts, and Khao Yai National Park officers to undertake a project aimed at enhancing wastewater management in the park as follows:

1. Install three additional water meters to collect consumption statistics at essential points (water meters are sponsored by AMATA U Co., Ltd.)
2. Collect annual water consumption and tourist statistics at Lamtakong Campground and the tourist service center to design an optimal system for maximum cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
3. Survey the site conditions and land slope to identify the most suitable locations for the wastewater treatment system layout.
4. Drafting of a wastewater treatment system design at the Lam Takhong camping ground was conducted in collaboration with a team of experts from ICCF. The proposal will be submitted to the Advisory Committee of Khao Yai National Park in compliance with the regulations of the Department of National Parks.

In addition, the development and capacity building of national park and wildlife sanctuary personnel is another key initiative. The AMATA Foundation, together with partners from both the United States and Thailand, as well as AMATA Corporation Public Company Limited, has jointly implemented the “National Park Management Competency Development Training Program”. This initiative is part of the Sister Parks Arrangement for Resources and Knowledge Sharing (SPARK) Project, which promotes the sharing of resources and knowledge. Launched in 2022, the program has already trained over 400 participants, including chiefs and deputy chiefs from national parks and wildlife sanctuaries across Thailand, as well as heads of wildlife sanctuaries from Lao PDR—such as Nam Pouy, Phou Xieng Thong, and Nam Tha wildlife sanctuaries—and officials from the Ministry of Agriculture of Lao PDR and the Ministry of Environment of Cambodia. Both countries are considered strategic conservation partners, as they share transboundary protected areas with Thailand. The program also aims to strengthen international relationships and expand cooperation in biodiversity conservation in the future. In 2024, two training sessions were organized, each lasting five days, at the Training Center (Khao Yai), located in Khao Yai National Park.

Sustainable Water and Waste Management Model Community Project 

The Company does not only focus on water and waste management within the industrial estates but is also aware of the need to nurture the communities surrounding the industrial estates affected by its operations due to the expansion of its business, which causes those communities to become crowded. As a result, the Company initiated a pilot community for a sustainable water and waste management project in 2017 using the Company’s expertise and experience in water and waste management in the development of the pilot community. The project provides knowledge and understanding to people in the community regarding proper solid waste disposal and sorting according to the 3 R's principles in order to utilize waste efficiently and add value according to the principles of the circular economy. This would help reduce the impact on the community and the environment, especially on community water resources, from littering and releasing household wastewater into the water resources. In implementing the project, the Company receives cooperation from various agencies, such as Nong Mai Daeng Municipality, operators in Ninja Market Chonburi, operators in Kamnan Dam Market, Ban Huay Salika School, Wat U-Tapao Kindergarten School, Khlong Tamru Municipality, etc.

            The “Model Community Project for Sustainable Water and Waste Management” has been carried out continuously. Phase 1 was implemented during 2018–2020 in the Khlong Tamru catchment area under the jurisdiction of Nong Mai Daeng Subdistrict Municipality. This area serves as a midstream zone connected to the industrial estate. Phase 2 was carried out in 2022–2023 in the Khlong Hua Thong Lang catchment area under the jurisdiction of Khlong Tamru Subdistrict Municipality, a downstream area connecting to Phase 1 before discharging into the sea.

            Currently, the project is in Phase 3, spanning from 2023 to 2025. It is being implemented in the “Khlong Santaphai” catchment area, located within the jurisdictions of Don Hua Lo and Nong Mai Daeng Subdistrict Municipalities. Part of its upstream area lies within Na Pa Subdistrict Municipality. In this third phase, the Company has received cooperation from nine partner organizations: Don Hua Lo Subdistrict Municipality, Nong Mai Daeng Subdistrict Municipality, Na Pa Subdistrict Municipality, the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT), AMATA U Co., Ltd., AMATA Facility Services Co., Ltd., AMATA B.Grimm Power 1 Co., Ltd., Aqua Nishihara Corporation Co., Ltd., and United Analyst and Engineering Consultant Co., Ltd. This collaboration reflects the strong commitment of the industrial sector to support sustainable resource management. It demonstrates a genuine integration of efforts among government agencies, local administrative organizations, industrial estate developers, private companies, and surrounding communities to jointly protect, preserve, and restore environmental quality around AMATA City Chonburi Industrial Estate efficiently and sustainably.

AMATA U Co., Ltd. and AMATA Facility Services Co., Ltd., both subsidiaries of AMATA Corporation Public Company Limited, in collaboration with the AMATA City Chonburi Industrial Estate Office, organized training activities under the “Model Community Project for Sustainable Water and Waste Management.” The purpose of the project is to enhance the capacity of local administrative organization officers who are part of the initiative, through knowledge-sharing by the Company’s experts in wastewater and solid waste management. Two training sessions were organized:

• Session 1: Held on 19 June 2024, at the Learning Center for Wastewater Management, AMATA City Chonburi Industrial Estate, and the Solid Waste Sorting Facility, with 27 participants from three local administrative organizations.
• Session 2: Held on 11 December 2024, at the Ratchaphruek Meeting Room, 1st Floor, AMATA Service Center Building, AMATA City Chonburi Industrial Estate, with 45 participants from five local administrative organizations.

Ongoing implementation of the model community project for sustainable water and waste management has led to continuous improvement in water quality. In 2024, the average BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) level at the Khlong Tamru floodgate monitoring point was 6.2 mg/L, showing a steady decline since 2017. This meets the Company’s target of maintaining community water sources with BOD levels not exceeding 10 mg/L, which is significantly better than the Pollution Control Department’s standard of 20 mg/L.

Community Safety and Well-being

Road Safety Promotion Project

More than 300,000 employees are working in the areas of both AMATA Industrial Estates.  The survey on road usage within AMATA industrial estates in 2024 found that AMATA City Chonburi Industrial Estate accommodates over 119,400 vehicles daily. These include approximately 1,900 employee shuttle buses, 49,000 private cars, and 68,500 motorcycles. Meanwhile, AMATA City Rayong Industrial Estate records over 69,800 vehicles per day, comprising around 1,200 employee shuttle buses, 18,000 private cars, and over 50,609 motorcycles. This high volume of traffic poses a significant risk of road accidents. The Company must therefore strictly manage traffic and provide a road safety management plan that integrates all sectors to jointly manage traffic within the AMATA Industrial Estates and surrounding areas according to the ‘6E Concept’.

The Company has collected statistics on road accidents, including the causes and types of accidents, to analyze them for use in the management process and to solve problems, particularly those arising from road structures and traffic lane patterns. The Company also aims to raise awareness of traffic laws, wearing helmets and seat belts, obeying traffic laws, and driving with kindness on the road, by taking proactive action to raise awareness of road safety in both industrial estates and nearby communities and schools.

AMATA Safety Road Project

                        The Company, in collaboration with the AMATA City Rayong Industrial Estate Office, government agencies, local authorities, and the Khao Mapood community in Phana Nikhom Subdistrict, organized the "AMATA Safety Road Campaign for Safe Driving in Khao Mapood Village". The campaign was held in Khao Mapood Village, Phana Nikhom Subdistrict, Nikhom Phatthana District, Rayong Province—an area adjacent to AMATA City Rayong. This route serves both factory operators and local residents and has been a frequent site of traffic accidents. To address this, the Company installed 20 traffic safety awareness signs at critical junctions within the community and distributed 50 motorcycle helmets to residents participating in a basic motorcycle safety training. The initiative aims to reduce road accidents and strengthen a sustainable local safety network.

Traffic Education Training Program for Educational Institutions

                        The Company participated in a traffic education training program for educational institutions in the Bo Win Subdistrict area. The initiative was organized by the Bo Win Subdistrict Administrative Organization. The event featured educational sessions on traffic rules conducted by officers from the Bo Win Provincial Police Station, along with hands-on traffic simulation training provided by Asia City Motor Co., Ltd. As part of the campaign, the Company hosted a booth featuring interactive games about road signs to promote awareness and encourage children and youth to recognize the importance of safe and responsible road use.

Khru Arsa AMATA (Volunteer Teachers) Project: Basic Fire Extinguishing Training

The Company conducted basic fire extinguishing training, which is one of the subjects of the Khru Arsa AMATA Project organized by the Company, for Wat Sriphalothai School, located in Nong Mai Daeng Subdistrict, Mueang Chonburi District, Chonburi Province, approximately 3 kilometers from the industrial estate, and Wat Nong Chae Waen School, located in Map Pong Subdistrict, Phan Thong District, Chonburi Province, approximately 5 kilometers from the industrial estate. This training aimed to educate students and teachers on self-care and fire response, providing them with the skills to use various fire extinguishers correctly and effectively. This knowledge can significantly reduce the loss of life and property.

Blood Donation Project: “100 Million CC, AMATA for The Thai Red Cross Society”

As large-scale industrial estates, both AMATA estates employ a significant number of workers, including both Thai and foreign nationals. The combined population of employees within the estates and residents in surrounding communities exceeds 1.33 million people, positioning the area as a strategic and high-potential site for blood donation campaigns in support of the Thai Red Cross Society’s blood reserve efforts.

The Company has been organizing blood donation activities for employees within the factories and the general public in the surrounding industrial estates continuously for over 12 years. Starting in 2022, the Company aimed to increase stakeholder participation in blood donation to boost the blood supply. This effort was carried out under the project "100 Million CC, AMATA for the Thai Red Cross Society", receiving excellent cooperation from the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand, the Blood Service Division 3, Chonburi Province, Rayong Province Red Cross Society, and the operators within both AMATA industrial estates. The common goal was to bolster the blood reserve for the Thai Red Cross Society, guaranteeing a sufficient and prompt supply for emergency patient care.

In 2024, the project successfully supplied 4.28 million cc of blood to the Thai Red Cross Society, with 3,881,600 cc contributed from AMATA City Chonburi Industrial Estate and 394,150 cc from AMATA City Rayong Industrial Estate. Over the past 13 years, the cumulative blood donations have reached 29.67 million cc—26.97 million cc from AMATA City Chonburi and 2.70 million cc from AMATA City Rayong (as of December 31, 2024). This volume has supported treatment for over 222,000 patients, based on the Thai Society of Hematology’s guideline that a single 450 cc donation can aid three patients.

AMATA Friendship Sport

The Company regularly organizes health promotion activities for the community and society every year. These activities aim to foster unity, compassion, and good health among community members within and outside the industrial estate. Employees working in factories within AMATA City Industrial Estate are encouraged to use their leisure time productively. This includes participating in sports activities as a means to showcase their abilities and build relationships with colleagues from various factories.

The Company has therefore organized the "AMATA Friendship Sports" competition within both AMATA Industrial Estates continuously for over 20 years. Each year's competition includes teams of athletes from the factories within the industrial estates, with over 400 teams participating. This competition is considered the largest sports event, with the highest number of participants among industrial estate operators.

In 2024, AMATA City Chonburi Industrial Estate organized a competition from 12 May to 6 October 2024. There were eight sports categories, including Men’s football (11 players), Women’s football (7 players), Men’s and women’s volleyball, Men’s basketball, Men’s sepak takraw, Badminton – men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles, Table tennis – men’s singles, women’s singles, and mixed doubles, and Petanque – men’s doubles.  A total of 222 teams from 70 companies participated, with over 5,200 athletes joining the event.

AMATA City Rayong Industrial Estate organized a competition from 1 October to 3 November 2024. There were seven sports categories: Men’s and Women’s football (7 players), Men’s and Women’s Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Petanque (doubles), and Men’s Sepak takraw. The event drew participation from 131 teams representing 53 companies, with over 1,500 athletes joining the competitions.

“AMATA Junior League”: Youth Friendship Sports

The "AMATA Junior League” sports competition is an ongoing project the Company has organized for over a decade, catering to youth in the communities surrounding both AMATA City Chonburi Industrial Estate and AMATA City Rayong Industrial Estate. The primary goals include supporting and enhancing sports skills among young individuals, promoting physical activity for health, utilizing leisure time productively, nurturing sportsmanship, teaching graceful winning and losing, discouraging drug abuse, and fostering robust physical health. This event is recognized as the largest youth sports development initiative in the industrial estate sector.

In 2024, the 12^th "AMATA Junior League" sports competition was organized by AMATA City Chonburi Industrial Estate. The competition comprised 4 sports categories: Men’s football (7 players), Women's volleyball, Men’s sepak takraw, and Men's and Women's petanque. These competitions were further divided into two levels: upper primary school level, Grade 4 to Grade 6, and lower secondary school level, Grade 7 to Grade 9 (M1-3). Teams of athletes and schools around AMATA City Chonburi Industrial Estate showed interest in participating, totaling 185 teams from 48 schools. The event had over 1,000 participants.

AMATA City Rayong Industrial Estate organized the 13^th "AMATA Junior League" sports competition. The competition comprised four sports categories, similar to AMATA City Chonburi Industrial Estate, and was divided into two levels: upper primary school level, Grade 4 to Grade 6, and lower secondary school level, Grade 7 to Grade 9 (M1-3). Teams of athletes and schools around AMATA City Rayong Industrial Estate showed interest in participating, totaling 158 teams from 33 schools. There were over 1,200 participants in the event.

The Company supported schools and participating youth by easing the financial burden on schools and parents. This support included providing sports uniforms, lunch, transportation costs, and other necessary expenses. Winning teams in various sports categories received scholarships, trophies, and medals as tokens of appreciation and encouragement.

Learning and Education 

The Company and its stakeholders have placed significant emphasis on human resource development, particularly as the industrial sector now demands more competent and skilled personnel due to advancements in technology in the production process. This is also in response to the future needs of the industrial sector to invest in EEC projects. The Company has developed and implemented various educational projects aimed at upgrading the capabilities of factory personnel and local workers. This is achieved by providing access to quality education for all and promoting continuous learning.

AMATA Encourages Kids to Grow Herbs and Vegetables Project

In 2024, AMATA Corporation, in collaboration with the AMATA City Chonburi Industrial Estate Office and companies within the estate, organized the “AMATA Encourages Kids to Grow Herbs and Vegetables” project. The event was held once during the year with the participation of students from Napa Manorot School, located near the industrial estate in Chonburi Province. The project aimed to honor Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana and to promote learning among local youth. The event gathered over 200 participants from 33 companies, and focused on strengthening community engagement and sustainable development. It provided hands-on learning opportunities for students through three main activities including 1) Planting herbs and vegetables in garden beds 2) Bucket gardening 3) Arranging mushroom logs in a grow house.

The project was designed to benefit the community long-term. The vegetables and herbs harvested from the program could be used as safe, chemical-free ingredients for the school lunch program, and any surplus could be sold to generate income. In addition to promoting sustainability, the initiative equipped students with practical agricultural knowledge and experience, encouraging healthy living and self-reliance.

Following Father's Footsteps for Sufficiency Schools Project

The Company implements the "Following Father's Footsteps for Sufficiency Schools Project" with the objectives of supporting the provision of ingredients for school lunches and reducing school expenses. Additionally, it provides an opportunity for schools to earn extra income. Furthermore, this project serves as an opportunity to learn about the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy of King Rama IX. The Company organized activities for learning oyster mushroom cultivation at Ban Khao Hin School, located in Bo Win Subdistrict, Si Racha District, Chonburi Province. This aims to promote students' learning of various mushroom cultivation skills through practical training, including the bale packing process, mushroom inoculation, and greenhouse care. Moreover, the Company conducted activities on vegetable gardening for school kitchens. This included vegetable cultivation, oyster mushroom cultivation, and experimenting with growing bean sprouts in plastic boxes. These activities aim to promote students' learning and practical experience in vegetable cultivation, such as Chinese cabbage, eggplant, chili, and more.

The Company received cooperation from factories within the AMATA City Rayong Industrial Estate, including Sumitomo Rubber (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and AMATA B.Grimm Power (Rayong) Co., Ltd., who participated in this activity.

School Development Project Around the Industrial Estate

The Company and the AMATA Volunteer Club, Rayong, jointly implemented the "Ban Nong Rakam School Development Project" in Phana Nikhom Subdistrict, Nikhom Phatthana District, Rayong Province. The objectives were to help develop the school and promote learning outside the classroom for students at Ban Nong Rakam School in Nikhom Phatthana District, Rayong, with over 150 students. The project included activities to provide knowledge on safety and health to students, creating outdoor learning spaces, and implementing Brain-based Learning (BBL) activities through drawing pictures. Additionally, it involved upgrading the school infirmary by providing new beds and first aid kits. The project also aimed to enhance the school library and provide teaching equipment, sports equipment, and more. This project fostered stronger relationships and collaboration between the Company and the factories within the AMATA City Rayong Industrial Estate in community development activities for the benefit of society as a whole. In 2024, over 80 employees from businesses within the estate participated, representing 10 companies.

In addition, the Company, in collaboration with the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) and the AMATA City Chonburi CSR Club, organized a school development project at Wat Ban Rai School, located in Map Pong Subdistrict, Phan Thong District, Chonburi Province. The project aimed to improve the school and promote access to quality education for youth. Activities included the creation of BBL drawings designed as running tracks to enhance students’ physical skills, alongside basic English vocabulary learning focused on commonly used words in categories such as animals and fruits. The project also featured basic fire safety training, equipping students with practical life skills beyond the classroom.

AMATA Volunteer Teacher Project

The Company, together with stakeholders within the AMATA City Chonburi Industrial Estate and the AMATA City Rayong Industrial Estate, organized the "AMATA Volunteer Teacher" project to build relationships with the community and schools around the industrial estates. The project supports the enhancement of knowledge and skills for young students with the "Reduce Study Time, Increase Learning Time" curriculum. In 2024, the project was organized in four schools: Wat Sriphalothai School and Wat Nong Chae Waen School in Chonburi, Ban Map Yang Phon School in Rayong, and Ban Pong Saket School in Khao Mai Kaew Subdistrict, Si Racha District, Chonburi.

The project's target group consists of primary school students in Grade 4 to 6. The project took place between June and September 2024, with 8 hours of school teaching (1 hour per week) per school. A total of 304 students participated in the project.

AMATA Young Inventor Project Competition for Scholarship

            In 2024, the Company continuously organized the "AMATA Young Inventor" project, hosted a competition for inventions made from recycled materials, competing for scholarships totaling over 100,000 baht. This project aims to enhance creative thinking and self-expression among young students residing near the AMATA Industrial Estate. They are seen as valuable human resources crucial for societal progress and the country's future development. The project educates students on efficient resource use, environmental waste reduction, and the process of generating ideas, conducting experiments, and creating inventions from recycled materials for effective reuse. The competition was divided into two levels: Lower Secondary School and Upper Secondary School, with more than 60 entries from students participating in the competition.

AMATA City Children's Day Activities

The Company holds the "AMATA City Children's Day" event continuously every year to provide happiness and fun for children in the surrounding areas of the AMATA City Chonburi and AMATA City Rayong Industrial Estates. Children come to enjoy various activities, intertwined with educational elements. These activities include stage performances, drawing competitions, scholarship awards, on-stage prize draws, and informational booths. There are also game booths with prizes, as well as free food and drinks. Each year, more than 2,500 children participate in the event, with gifts and scholarship funds totaling over 700,000 - 800,000 baht being distributed to the children.

In 2024, the Company organized a Children's Day event at the AMATA City Chonburi Industrial Estate on 10 January 2024. The event received cooperation from the AMATA City Industrial Estate Office in Chonburi and 41 companies within the industrial estate. They provided scholarship funds, on-stage prize draws, game booths, and food booths to bring joy to the more than 1,747 children who participated in the event.

The Company organized a Children's Day event at the AMATA City Rayong Industrial Estate on 11 January 2024. The event received cooperation from the AMATA City Industrial Estate Office in Rayong and 38 companies within the industrial estate. They provided scholarship funds, on-stage prize draws, game booths, and food booths to bring joy to the more than 1,000 children who participated in the event.

Furthermore, the event featured an exhibition showcasing award-winning student creations from the “AMATA Young Inventors” project, which involved a competition for inventions made from recycled and leftover materials

Local Tradition and Cultures

The Company places great importance on supporting and engaging in the local traditional and cultural activities of the communities in order to preserve these good traditions, build strong relationships, and foster positive attitudes within these communities. The Company has collaborated with the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand, entrepreneurs in both AMATA Industrial Estates, and the surrounding communities of both AMATA Industrial Estates in continuously participating in and supporting the local traditional and cultural activities of the communities.

In 2024, the Company’s executives and employees participated in activities with the local communities surrounding the AMATA City Chonburi Industrial Estate. These activities covered 31 subdistricts, five districts, and two provinces, including Chonburi and Chachoengsao provinces. Some of the activities included participating in the Tod Pha-Pa Mahakusol Ceremony, Kathin Samakkhi ceremonies, Songkran festivities, Elderly Day events, Loy Krathong celebrations, Annual merit-making ceremonies, and Merit-making to pay homage to local sacred sites activities.

• Traditional cultural preservation event for the Merit-Making Ceremony of Mae Ngob Shrine and Mangrove Forest in Khlong Tamru Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chonburi Province
• Tuptim Goddess Shrine Festival, Baan Hua Laem Community, Moo 1, Tha Kham Subdistrict, Bang Pakong District, Chachoengsao Province
• Annual Merit-Making Event at Wat Khok Tha Charoen, Phan Thong Subdistrict, Chonburi Province
• Annual Merit-Making Event at Wat Intharam, Nong Tin Nok Subdistrict, Ban Pho District, Chachoengsao Province
• Annual Merit-Making Event at Wat Ban Pho, Ban Pho Subdistrict, Ban Pho District, Chachoengsao Province
• Annual Merit-Making Event at Wat Pong Ta Mook, Nong Hong Subdistrict, Phan Thong District, Chonburi Province
• Songkran and National Elderly Day Festival
• Loy Krathong Festival Celebration in Don Hua Lo Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chonburi Province

In the area surrounding the AMATA City Rayong Industrial Estate, the Company participated in traditional Songkran Festival and Elderly Day activities organized by the Subdistrict Administration. During these events, souvenirs and consumer products were given to the elderly in Khao Mai Kaeo Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province, Bo Win Subdistrict, Si Racha District, Chonburi Province, Pluak Daeng and Map Yang Phon Subdistrict in Pluak Daeng District, and Phana Nikhom Subdistrict, Nikhom Phatthana District, Rayong Province.