Sustainability

4 Must-Know Terms about Online Child Sexual Exploitation

The more advanced digital technology is, the severer online threats become. Ranking among these intimidating threats is “Online Child Exploitation”, which is considered a form of human trafficking. It is a grave crime because it hurts the rights, liberties, dignity, and security of another human. A common output of online child exploitation is Child Sexual Exploitation Material (CSEM). Such material features a sexual violation of or sexual activity with children, including naked or semi-naked bodies of the young victims. Created for sexual purposes, CSEM covers virtual child pornography too. Even though virtual pornographic images of children do not directly harm them, these materials adversely affect them because of many reasons. Firstly, virtual child pornography may be used to groom children for sexual exploitation. Secondly, the market for materials featuring sexual torture against children will continue for as long as such things persist. Thirdly, virtual child pornography may foster culture of tolerance towards online sexual exploitation of children or pedophile demand. To mark National Children’s Day 2023, dtac Safe Internet would like to bring the following four terms to the attention of children, youth, and their parents so that they get some ideas about how the ill-intentioned have lured their young…

dtac Safe Internet Joins Forces with BMA, TICAC in Educating Students for Prevention of Online Child Exploitation

20% of children are at risk of being exploited online. Thailand ranks 2nd in the world on online sexual exploitation of children, with the number of dark webs growing by five times. 9 January 2023 – dtac has joined forces with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Thailand Internet Crimes Against Children (TICAC) Taskforce in a school tour to educate students at BMA-run educational institutes about online risks. The tour kicked off after findings show 20 per cent of Thai children are at risk of being sexually exploited online. Across the world, Thailand ranks 2nd when it comes to the percentage of online exploitation of children. Some Thai youngsters have exposed images of themselves online for money, poignantly exposing inequalities in the country. Over 2023, dtac aims to educate senior primary students across Thailand about online-exploitation threats via dtac Safe Internet project. Thai Children are at Risk Police Colonel Runglert Kantajan, superintendent of the TICAC Unit, said in his capacity as the head of the TICAC Taskforce that there were big risks of online child exploitation in Thailand. The report by National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) shows a significant increase in reports of Child Pornography detection…

dtac Clinches 22 Wins at the AdMan Awards 2022

15 December 2022 – dtac clinched 22 wins at the AdMan Awards 2022 – Thailand’s top contest that aims to promote the importance, quality, and accountability of marketing communications to gain acceptance from the public and businesses, as well as recognize those who create outstanding works. In 2022, dtac’s wins came from 5 campaigns: 1. 2 Bronze Awards and 4 finalist placements from the #GoodForAllReward Campaign dtac wins Bronze Award in the Experience & Activation group under the Customer Journey/User Experience category and Good for People: Equality category. Our #GoodForAllReward campaign helped promote small enterprises under the dtac Reward program by connecting them with over ten million dtac subscribers. Customers benefit from special privileges and discounts to help these small retailers recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. You can watch the clip here: 2. 1 Silver, 2 Bronzes, and 6 Finalist placements from the #GoodForAll Powered by dtac 700 MHz campaign 1 Silver in the Public Relations Plan group under the Launch & Relaunch category, 1 Bronze in Use of Digital & Social in the PR category, and 1 Bronze in the Good for People: Education category. This was our campaign to support overseas tourism when the borders started opening on…

dtac and Partners Introduce Tourism Development Dashboard Based on Mobility Data Insights

The platform provides opportunities for policy makers, local entrepreneurs, and interested people to explore insights on domestic tourists’ travel behavior for more efficient tourism policies and services. Dec 14, 2022 – dtac, the Chulalongkorn University’s (CU) Faculty of Architecture, and Boonmee Lab jointly launched Mobility Data Dashboard, or the domestic-tourism insight platform that is based on mobility data. Rooted in “Mobility Data for Secondary Cities’ Tourism” research, the dashboard increases opportunities for policy makers, entrepreneurs, investors, and the general public to access mobility data covering all 77 provinces. It also provides insightful analysis on Thailand’s 55 secondary cities, and policy recommendations on how to promote them. The dashboard can support potential public policy recommendations and tourism developments that suit the potential of each province, and in some cases the districts within a province. Developed under the framework of “The Study on Mobility Data for Secondary Cities’ Tourism”, the Mobility Data Dashboard offers insightful data from more than 5.39 million actual trips. This tool resulted from the collaboration of Total Access Communication Public Company Limited (dtac), Architecture for Creative Community Research Unit of the CU Faculty of Architecture and Boonmee Lab. Dashboard users can retrieve information covering three topcs on…

dtac, Telenor, and Google Cloud to Empower Thai Businesses’ Digital Transformation Efforts With First-of-Its-Kind B-LAB in Thailand

Local business owners can sign up for Google Workspace at discounted rates through B-LAB, starting from THB 92.50 per month per user Bangkok, Thailand, Dec. 6, 2022 – Total Access Communication PLC (dtac) has entered into a strategic partnership with Telenor and Google Cloud to help Thai businesses accelerate digital transformation. Together, the organizations have developed and launched dtac B-LAB – a one-stop solutions platform – to help businesses connect, learn, and grow. dtac B-LAB is designed to empower local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to fully digitalize their businesses and achieve profitable growth, by providing access to a knowledge hub and tailored software as a service (SaaS) and mobile connectivity solutions. How B-LAB Began B-LAB is the brainchild of dtac, Telenor, and Google Cloud, as a part of their shared commitment toward holistically addressing businesses’ dynamic needs in today’s digital-first landscape. What started as a joint internal transformation project quickly evolved into a new vision for better serving and supporting Thai SMEs. The combined expertise of Google Cloud teams across Europe and Asia, Telenor teams in Norway and Poland, and the full dtac business team in Thailand was required to bring this project to life. Research by dtac revealed…

dtac discloses human rights due diligence findings, reinforcing its commitment to the highest governance standards

dtac is listed as a Thailand Sustainability Investment (THSI) by the Stock Exchange of Thailand, with an impressive score improvement in environment. dtac unveils the top human rights concerns shared by all its stakeholders and commits to driving digital inclusion and meaningful connectivity for all. The company issues a greenhouse gas emissions report for analyzing and monitoring its greenhouse gas emission reduction performance (or Carbon Footprint for Organization), as part of its journey to halving its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Total Access Communication Public Company Limited or dtac reports its sustainability progress in 2022, reinforcing the mobile operator’s commitment to responsible business that brings together digital upskilling, diversity and inclusion, health and safety, integrity, climate change, human rights, supply chain sustainability, and data privacy compliance. The responsible business principle is in line with guidelines of its major shareholder Telenor and other international standards, including UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and ILO Core Conventions. dtac on SET’s Sustainable Stocks In 2022, dtac was listed as a Thailand Sustainability Investment (THSI) by the Stock Exchange of Thailand, with impressive score improvement in environment. The THSI list consists of listed companies that conduct sustainable business operations and pass the Environmental,…

Department of Juvenile Observation and Protection partners with dtac to Provide Digital Upskilling and Livelihood Opportunities for Rehabilitating Youths

November 24, 2022 – The Department of Juvenile Observation and Protection (DJOP) and dtac signed a memorandum of understanding on developing digital skills for future career opportunities and skills to safeguard against online risks for youths under Thailand’s criminal justice system. The youths will be able to learn digital skills and develop a positive attitude towards digital technology via an e-Learning platform and on-site workshops. In addition, dtac Net for Living, together with Thailand Professional Qualification Institute (TPQI), have launched “dtac Net for Living course” on an online platform. Youths who are trained in this course will obtain an educational equivalency certificate to continue their studies further and pursue career opportunities. Rehabilitation to Social Reintegration According to the DJOP, in fiscal year 2022, there were 12,202 cases involving Gen Z children and youths, with approximately 3,000 being rehabilitated in juvenile detention centers and training centers nationwide. Pol. Lt. Col. Wannapong Kotcharag, Director-General of the Department of Juvenile Observation and Protection (DJOP), said, "The DJOP provides rehabilitation in both physical and psychological aspects, as well as offering education and upskilling sessions conducted by teachers and experts. These skills and education can be applied in real life when they return to society.”…

dtac Wins 4 HR Excellence Awards 2022 Thailand

26 October 2022 – dtac clinches four HR Excellence Awards 2022 Thailand, as organized by the Human Resources Online from Singapore. The four awards are in the categories of excellence in diversity, use of HR technology, business transformation, and employer branding: 1. Silver Award for Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – dtac’s HR policy is committed to inclusivity, equity, and diversity. These are reflected in employee benefits including 6-month maternity leave with full pay and leave allowances for LGBTQ wishing to get married or undergo a gender reassignment procedure. 2. Silver Award for Excellence in the Use of HR Tech – dtac strives to unburden employees from some repetitive and time-consuming tasks by using automation technology to improve efficiency. For example, the initial employment application screening used to take three days but now takes a mere three seconds – image the time freed up for responsible staff. 3. Silver Award for Excellence in Business Transformation – dtac not only recommends customers to engage in digital transformation in the face of global and domestic market disruptions, but we have also transformed our human resources processes. So, when we say we strive to “Go Beyond Mobile Connectivity” we mean for everyone…

dtac’s “Think Hai D” program invites Mitr Phol employees to help combat climate emergency by properly disposing of e-waste

20 October 2022 – dtac’s “Think Hai D” program invites employees of Mitr Phol Group to take part in the #ThinkHaiDMeeTaeDai e-waste recycling campaign. The mobile operator will set up Think Hai D bins at Mitr Phol headquarters to collect e-waste. The collected e-waste will undergo a recycling process that meets international standards and avoids landfills. Did you know that almost every human activity contributes to carbon emissions and climate change? For example, watching movies on a smartphone for 30 minutes generates about 1.6 kgCO2e. Mr. Sharad Mehrotra, CEO of Total Access Communication PLC or dtac, said “So far this year we have worked to recycle more than 37,000 units of e-waste, which contributes to a reduction of over 355,000 kilograms of carbon equivalent. As climate change is accelerating to becoming a global climate emergency, dtac continues to raise awareness and motivate its employees and the public to act on climate change. We believe everyone has a role in the fight against this climate emergency.” Mr. Verajet Vongkusolkit, CEO, Thai Sugar, Energy and New Business Group at Mitr Phol Group, said, “We are fully committed to addressing GHG emissions from e-waste. Our collaboration with dtac on the #ThinkHaiD campaign further…

dtac Wins YouTube Works Awards Thailand 2022 in the Force For Good Category for Disabled-Friendly Ad

28 September 2022 – dtac wins the Force For Good category of the YouTube Works Awards Thailand 2022 for our “go beyond (dis)abilities into possibilities together” campaign. The YouTube Works Awards Thailand 2022 celebrates and champions brands and agencies that produced the most compelling campaigns on YouTube. dtac’s "go beyond (dis)abilities into possibilities altogether” achieved a best-in-class ad recall lift and brand consideration with Click-Through-Rate at over twice the industry average. How to Communicate with the Disabled and Abled Persons Equally dtac learned to understand disabled persons and wanted to communicate what we know differently to the public – that disabled persons have abilities to overcome obstacles and limitations. The difference is that disabled persons striving to attain better lives needed more effort to overcome everyday challenges that other people take for granted. dtac respect these efforts and wish to offer disabled persons and their caregivers' additional support. To communicate our understanding of disabled persons to the general public, we sat down and discussed with our creative agency and production house how best to do this. Fortunately, we have a short-film talent to represent disabled persons – “Tan - Nicharee” who not agreed to be our presenter but also to…

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