At a glance
- Company
- Thai Union Group PCL
- Location
- Bangkok, Thailand
Key figures
- Cans of SEALECT tuna donated
- 1,000 cans
- Boxes of SEALECT Tuna Spread with Crackers donated
- 1,440 boxes
- Qfresh ready-to-eat meals donated
- 900
- i-Tail pet food donated
- 20 cartons
- Surgical masks donated
- 1,000
- Earthquake magnitude
- 7.7
People
- Thiraphong ChansiriCEO of Thai Union Group
- Punjaporn KoosamarthDeputy General Manager of Corporate Communications
- Wisaka ChantakijDepartment Manager of Sustainable Development and Corporate Social Responsibility
Products and programs
Bangkok, April 2, 2025 -- Thai Union Group PCL, the world's seafood leader, has donated seafood products and essential supplies to support those in Bangkok affected by the recent earthquake in neighboring Myanmar. The aid, which will benefit victims, rescue teams, volunteers as well as K-9 dogs, has been distributed through the Buaphet Rescue Association.
“Thai Union stands with everyone impacted by the earthquake,” said Thiraphong Chansiri, CEO of Thai Union Group. “We want to ensure that not only people, but also pets, receive nutritious support in these difficult times. Our hope is that safe, healthy meals will bring comfort and strength to those affected, while giving rescuers the energy they need to continue their critical work.”
As part of its relief efforts, Thai Union donated 1,000 cans of SEALECT tuna, 1,440 boxes of SEALECT Tuna Spread with Crackers, 900 Qfresh ready-to-eat meals, 20 cartons pet food from i-Tail for K-9 dogs, 1,000 surgical masks and drinking water through the Buaphet Rescue Association. Ms. Punjaporn Koosamarth, Deputy General Manager of Corporate Communications, and Ms. Wisaka Chantakij, Department Manager of Sustainable Development and Corporate Social Responsibility, represented Thai Union Group to deliver the supplies at the Disaster Management Center in Chatuchak district, Bangkok.
The epicenter of the magnitude-7.7 earthquake was located in Myanmar, but it’s impact was also felt in Thailand with buildings across Bangkok damaged by the tremor.
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Questions around this news
What relief supplies did Thai Union donate?
The company donated canned tuna, tuna spread with crackers, ready-to-eat meals, pet food for K-9 dogs, surgical masks and drinking water. The release lists 1,000 cans of tuna, 1,440 boxes of tuna spread with crackers, 900 ready-to-eat meals, 20 cartons of pet food and 1,000 surgical masks.
Who received the supplies, and how were they delivered?
The aid was intended for people affected by the earthquake, rescue teams, volunteers and K-9 dogs in Bangkok. It was distributed through the Buaphet Rescue Association. Thai Union representatives delivered the supplies at the Disaster Management Center in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district.
Where was the earthquake’s epicenter, and what impact did it have in Bangkok?
The release says the epicenter of the magnitude-7.7 earthquake was in Myanmar, neighboring Thailand. The tremor was also felt in Thailand, where buildings across Bangkok were damaged. The relief supplies were directed to support people and rescue efforts affected in Bangkok.
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