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11 March 2024

Bangchak Steps into Fifth Decade, Spreading “Regenerative Happiness” with the Launch of “Genwit – New Generation Geniuses Presented by Bangchak Group” for the Royal Trophy bestowed by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn

Bangchak Group launched an initiative to support the creation of a society of learning and youth development from the concept of “Regenerative Happiness” on the occasion of Bangchak’s 40th anniversary and the Group’s entry into its fifth decade in 2024. In collaboration with Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Limited, they have produced the quiz show “Genwit – New Generation Geniuses Presented by Bangchak Group,” a quiz show competition based on STEM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) to foster interest in STEM subjects that are foundational for the future development of Thailand. The show will begin airing on 3 April 2024 on Workpoint TV channel 23.

Chaiwat Kovavisarach, Group Chief Executive Officer and President, Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited, stated, “On the occasion that Bangchak is about to enter its fifth decade this year, the Company is organizing various activities and projects to support a sustainable society. This will begin with the quiz show Genwit – New Generation Geniuses Presented by Bangchak Group,” which provides a televised platform for creative academic content. The program supports young people by showcasing their academic abilities and stimulates interest in core subjects that are foundational for developing the country into a developed nation, namely Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Sixteen leading schools will participate to create a learning atmosphere through competition for the Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Trophy and a 1,000,000-baht scholarship. The competition will be held in seasons annually.

Throughout its business operations, Bangchak is committed to sustainable innovative business development in harmony with the environment and society. The Company supports education and youth development through various initiatives and the “Bai Mai Pun Suk Foundation,” established in 2017. In 2024, as the Company approaches its fifth decade with stability, it plans to organize various projects and activities to engage its business stakeholders and society under the “Regenerative Happiness” concept. This begins by creating a new generation for the sustainable development of Thailand, “Regenerate the New Generation” through the Workpoint TV program “Genwit – New Generation Geniuses Presented by Bangchak Group.” “Regenerate the New Generation” is a youth quiz game show based on STEM Education that aims to discover genius high school students. “Genwit – New Generation Geniuses Presented by Bangchak Group” will be a platform to promote knowledge, creativity, critical thinking, teamwork, and communication for participants. It provides new experiences for youths in a concise and enjoyable way while also captivating viewers to follow and cheer competitors on, engaging audiences to participate in answering and solving questions and riddles.

“Genwit – New Generation Geniuses Presented by Bangchak Group” premiers on Workpoint Channel 23 on 3 April 2024 and airs every Wednesday from 20:15 to 21:30.