Human of dtac

Kulawit discusses about his denim collection, dress code rules and a new normal of way of working.  If you have a chance to visit dtac House, you might witness a big difference from other big firms. Yes, here has no a particular section of dress code rules. Sitting on the 37th floor, Kulawit Khumwansa is a team lead of corporate brand management and social engagement function. As his job is highly involved with creativity, it can be reflected from his clothing style, particularly jeans and denim clothing. Outer expressions of the inner self “In fact, I’m a big fan of jeans. But the turning point happened when I was visiting in Japan and had found a brand labelled Bathing Ape. It’s a Japanese streetwear brand known for their iconic ape head logo and recurring camo and shark motif. Once I had them a try, I’d say it’s a perfect fit for me, boosting self confidence and I started becoming a big fan of BAPE ever since.” His obsession with signature print of jeans had established his style and outshined himself since the day one at dtac. “Being myself makes a personal meaningful day, which also plays a significant part of…

Not everyone can work from home. And dtac is very proud of our frontline colleagues, both in shops and network operations. But those of us who can work from home must do so to limit the spread of COVID-19. Here, we asked dtac’s top management for their top tips on staying productive and sane while working outside the office. “Know when to take a break.” Sharad Mehrotra, Chief Executive Officer “Right now, leaders in all organizations are under immense pressure to counter the economic fallout of the COVID-19 crisis and keep their employees safe. These are unprecedented challenges causing very high stress levels. That’s why it’s more important than ever to know when to take a break and get some physical activity. Anything is possible. As the father of teenage girls, we even found ways to play sports indoors at home! It helps rejuvenate the mind to face the daunting tasks before us.” “Connect with your teams beyond just calls.” Tipayarat Kaewsringarm, Chief Sales Officer “Many of our salespersons are now working from home, but others are at one of the 126 shops we’ve reopened nationwide. Under normal circumstances, my favorite part of the job is meeting my teams in…

Due to the spread of COVID-19, people are obliged to stay home. Of course, when you’re stuck at home for a long time, you might get stressed, disconnected and even depressed. However, I truly believe that one thing that can heal you from stress is food. For the second episode of Food Review by dtac blog. I’ve been invited as a contributor to write about my favorite food, which is the one from where I come from – Indian food. Indian food shares many features with Thai: the mix of curries and stir-fries, the use of spice, the love of rice. If you come to Southern India like Chennai and Kochi, the food there is the spiciest among all regions. While north Indian cuisine is creamy, which plays a key role in both sweet and savory dishes. And if you visit west India, you’ll savor very fresh seafood thanks to its location on a lush, forested coastline. Northeastern India is unique for its desserts. In term of ingredients, Indian food commonly includes ginger, garlic, coriander, turmeric and cumin seeds. These herbs are good for your health as they will boost your immunity, a particularly important feature during the current pandemic.…

We asked regular dtac employees how they are living the COVID-19 outbreak. From health conditions vulnerable to the virus to the fear of infecting older parents, they share their anxieties and hopes for the future. “Knowing I travel to work by MRT every day, my mom worries a lot and has been telling me how to protect myself. She keeps saying, ‘Avoid crowded space, eat only cooked foods and bring alcohol gel with me all the times.’ I reached a point where I was thinking of commuting by car to reduce the risk of getting my mom sick. But then dtac launched a work from home policy. Now, I have a different problem. I really miss seeing and talking with my co-workers. I miss that warmhearted feeling I get from being at dtac.” - Boonwadee Intraprasart, supervisor, Business Support System  “I might look strong but I was in an accident that left me with only one lung and a half. With COVID-19 affecting the lungs directly, I was super worried. From the very beginning of the outbreak I stopped going out after work even if it was a gathering with close friends. I did not specifically tell them what’s going…

It’s widely known that Wall Street jobs are stressful, facing a lot of pressure from clients and a changing dynamic in the global financial landscape. It requires a variety of essential skills - intellectual abilities, analytical skills, critical thinking, dedication and resilience. Sirawit Klabdee landed a Wall Street job since he was a fresh man, passing through the brightest days to the gloomy days in financial markets for more than 20 years. His broad experiences range from financial advisory, investment banking, business development to investor relations. Today, Sirawit leads the Investor Relations division at dtac with key responsibility to managing communication between the Company’s corporate management and its investors. “Essentially adopting a growth mindset is a pre-requisite to develop a firm foundation of financial professionals today. And the secret sauce in developing growth mindset of me is my hobby – diving,” Sirawit said. In his early age, he followed his parents to live and study in many parts of Thailand. Phuket was one of those provinces which began his journey to exploring marine lives. “In 1989, Phuket’s beaches were extraordinarily beautiful. They featured deep blue seas, turquoise reefs and beautiful white sandy beaches, unlike today. I had an opportunity to…

This is still considered a beginning of the year. It’s the time when everyone sets new goals and aims but if you are still unsure about your goals, let this story of ‘Iron Man of dtac’ who could accomplish 100 km. Ultramarathon in 10 hours, Apichai Wongchindakhun, VP -Head of Business Security Dept be your inspiration. Every accomplishment starts with “goal” Before start doing anything, whether it is a sport or his job, K. Edward will always find a goal first. In order to find his goal, K. Edward will come up with the word ‘Why?’ in his head. This word always gives him a reason and value to keep fighting in order to accomplish his mission. Even though we have goal, energy and reason to do anything, as an athlete himself, K. Edward realizes that we shouldn’t push too much pressure on the first try and we need to forgive ourselves for any failure. This is to keep motivating yourself in the long run. “When we first launch ourselves to reach a goal, we can make it big but do not expect to accomplish it in the first try. You need to ‘slice’ down your goal and you also…