Learn@Site # 4 (Field Trip) 4 Evergreen Logistics & Lam Chabang Deep Seaport            

 On 18 October, 2010, we had our trip to Laem Chabang, Chon Buri.  On the way to Laem Chabang early morning, we got lost due to flood, so we arrived 45 minutes late in Evergreen Shipping Agency (Thailand) Ltd., but we did not worry because we were excited to see the port and the Evergreen Company.

When we arrived in Evergreen, the company public relations officer started to speak about the company history, its locations, buildings and facilities, as well as its operation and future plan. He also talked about the x-ray machine radiation detector and infringe copyright burning event.  In addition, he informed us that Evergreen is the very first private company in Laem Chabang Port. The port then became the most famous port in Thailand.

Then, by bus, we went to see the 23-storey tower to see the bird’s eye view of the port. We saw the over-all picture of the port including the activities, machines, equipments, and transportation running and moving around the port.

After that, we went inside the Evergreen’s ship. We were grouped into two to learn how the ship crew worked on the ship. First, we met the captain and informed us about his responsibilities.  Next, we moved to the upper deck to observe the ship’s control room and had some conversations with Mr. Henry, the co-captain. He told us about his experience especially during inclement weather and how he survived the storm.

Then we had special lunch at Cape Racha Hotel courtesy of the Evergreen President Khun Nivat Changariyavavong. We enjoyed eating and sharing our experience together.  After the meal, we gave a token of appreciation to him. In return, the president gave away some souvenirs to us after giving his inspirational talk. Although we met some problems in the morning, the educational trip was memorable.

Learn @ Site (Field Trip) 3 - TV Direct

On 4 September 2010, we visited TV Direct Company, a well-known direct sale company inThailand. TV Direct is consists of three departments:  Advertising media and multimedia. We were very happy to learn many things in TV Direct Company.  The staff encouraged us to participate in many activities.  

We arrived at 9 A.M. and immediately proceeded in the meeting room where we listened about the company history and its working system. We were divided into three groups to visit three departments alternatively. The first group went to after sale service department. This section communicates with the customer after using the products of TV Direct. They ask the customers about the product performance, and offer how to use them to meet customers’ optimum satisfaction. 

In the advertising media department, we were asked to design brochures and made graphic works according to the instruction by the TV Direct Staff. Finally, we enjoyed in the television broadcasting department. We created a simulated tv advertisement - we played as actors, created a theme for selling a product, and made ideas how to convince people to use their product. After all the activities in each department, the company staff announced the group with the best performance and rewarded the winners with their products. From this trip, we learned teamwork and developed creativity.

One of the most exciting days for ACC School of Commerce students was the opportunity to visit the Nation Multimedia Group on August 3 last year. On the trip, we had fun by playing a couple of games on the bus.  

When we arrived there, we were warmly welcomed by The Nation staff and the Chairman of the Board Mr. Tananchai Teerapattanavon on the meeting hall. He made a brief company profile presentation including The Nation history, its products, and operations. After the presentation, Mr. Tananchai gave away an Iphone to students by way of a raffle. The Nation also prepared a sumptuous lunch for us and the teachers who accompanied us. After this, we proceeded to The Nation printing press where we learned the process of printing magazines and newspapers. The company generously gave away souvenir bags and books they published. It was a significant day for us as we gained full exposure in the printing and publication business.