YANNIX
HOLLYWOOD HELPS

 

YANNIX HOLLYWOOD HELPS (pka GIVE IT 2 GET IT PROGRAM) is an employee-driven initiative to help make our community, Thailand, and the world a better place.

Throughout the year, Yannix donates resources, and Yannix Team Members volunteer their time and energy to give back to our local communities.

By serving as custodians of our environment, YANNIX HOLLYWOOD HELPS is dedicated to helping all creatures, big and small.

Our efforts take the form of a series of events scheduled throughout the calendar year.

To learn how you can make a difference, please contact us at: moc.x1711649313innay1711649313@rsc1711649313

Yannix Hollywood Helps (CSR): YANNIX Movie Matinee & Paper Crafts (G2G #39)

10 March 2024
Thung Khru, BANGKOK, Thailand

Kampong Nai Dong Prue is a Muslim community with whom Yannix has shared a close relationship for six (6) years. On the occasion of National Thai Elephant Month, Yannix volunteers visited the Kampong Nai Dong Prue Community to screen the movie Dumbo.

Thai elephants are noble creatures that represent the heart of Thai culture. In an effort to raise awareness about elephants, and also to plant the seeds to inspire a lifelong passion about Hollywood movies, Yannix transformed the local community center into a movie theater.

Before experiencing Dumbo, the children immersed themselves in creating such Dumbo-themed paper crafts as elephant masks and hand fans.

Yannix would like to thank Ms. Kusuma Insamaphan, Founder/Director of the Small and Micro-Community Enterprise (SMCE) for her efforts to make this HOLLYWOOD HELPS event a magical time for our community.

Yannix hopes these kinds of HOLLYWOOD HELPS CSR events will leave a lasting impression on the children so that in the future they might learn to appreciate the cinematic arts.

Who knows? Maybe some of the community children will be inspired to pursue windows of opportunity at YANNIX in the future.

Yannix Hollywood Helps (CSR): Fundraiser for the Darul Ibadah Mosque & School (G2G #37)

4 July 2023
Thung Khru, BANGKOK, Thailand

The Darul Ibadah Mosque, (formerly known as Surao Nim Charoen), has been in existence since 1992. For more than 30 years, the mosque has served as a spiritual center for both Muslim, and non-Muslim members of our community.

On the weekend of July 1 & 2, Yannix sponsored a fundraiser for the Darul Ibadah Mosque & School. This was the first event to be hosted by the Darul Ibadah Mosque in more than a decade. Yannix employees also volunteered their time for the cause.

Yannix is proud to have sponsored this event, through which we raised a record amount of more than 100,000 Thai Baht. The funds will be used to renovate the mosque, and school buildings which had recently fallen into disrepair.

Thank you Imam Yongyuth Wangnimin, and everyone at the Darul Ibadah Mosque for all you do for our community.

Salt Licks & Feeding the Wild Animals in the Forest (G2G #36)

23 May 2023
Kang Krachan National Park, PHETCHABURI, Thailand

On this day, Yannix volunteers visited Kang Krachan National Park, part of the Kaeng Krachan Forest Group, (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).

Yannix employees learned how to make artificial salt licks to be used as a delivery system for providing necessary minerals and nutrients for local wildlife in an effort to help restore balance in the food chain.

Yannix thanks Mr. Yothin Panawal (Head of Tourism Services), Mr. Suthat Saphu (Department of Education and Research) and Mr. Samrong “Uncle Tia” Mi Kaew (Department of Public Relations) for shepherding Yannix volunteers and guiding our efforts on this day.

Coral Reef, Blue Crabs & Bamboo Sharks CSR ‘Give it 2 Get It'(G2G# 35)

Luang-Phor-Dum Beach, Samaesarn, Sattahip
CHONBURI, Thailand, 25 March 2023

For Give It 2 Get It #35, Yannix volunteers joined environmental and marine specialists to release blue crabs and brown-banded bamboo sharks into the sea in an effort to restore balance and provide sustainable benefit to the marine ecosystem.

Yannix thanks Chief Petty Officer First Class Thongchai Chookhanhom, (Navy Seal), Ms. Chanada Suaphumi, founder of Blue Crab Bank, and Professor Prasan Sangpaiboon, founder of Marine Science Activity and Conservation Camp, for educating our volunteers, guiding our efforts, and for demonstrating how to cultivate coral using PVC pipe.

YNX’ ‘Give It 2 Get It’ Returns to Kick Off National Children’s Day Weekend (G2G #34)

BANGKOK, Thailand, 13 January 2023

On Friday, January 13, Yannix’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, ‘Give it 2 Get It’ (G2G), returned after a three-year hiatus, (due to the global pandemic), to observe National Children’s Day 2023.
At the invitation of Ms. Kusuma Insamaphan, founder/director of the Small and Micro-Community Enterprise (SMCE), Yannix employee volunteers returned to the scene of the last G2G event prior to the arrival of COVID-19 where “YNX Observes National Children’s Day,” (Give It 2 Get It #33), took place in January 2020.
As Yannix volunteers arrived at Rang Ratchaphruek School (Nuchmee Uthit), they were greeted enthusiastically by
Mr. Anuwat Luesiriwatana, the school’s director/teacher and the school’s students.
In observance of the National Holiday, Yannix provided ice cream, and our employees held a toy drive so that the presents collected could be distributed as gifts to the children who attend the school.
All in all, it was a fitting return for Yannix employees to re-start the ‘Give It 2 Get It’ program after the extended down time. According to Yannix Head of Public Relations, Ms. Pooh Kohkiat, who oversees Yannix’ CSR efforts, “we are excited to finally be able to get back to being active in our community through our ‘Give It 2 Get It’ program. We are in the process of scheduling more community events and fun activities in 2023.”
Yannix would like to thank Ms. Kusuma Insamaphan, Mr. Anuwat Luesiriwatana and everyone who participated in ‘Give It 2 Get It’ #34 for helping to make National Children’s Day 2023 a wonderful event.

“YNX Observes National Children’s Day” (Give It 2 Get It #33)

[This event is a followup to Give It 2 Get It #28, which took place back in July 2019.]

THUNG KHRU, Bangkok, Thailand, 12 January 2020

Back in July, (for Give It 2 Get It #28), Yannix Volunteers visited the Thung Khru District and helped create a scenic backdrop to serve as a Welcoming Point for visitors to the community.

Since then the location has become a popular photo spot where tourists check-in and take photos.

Yannix Volunteers, through the “Give It 2 Get It” program, were invited to return to Thung Khru again in January 2020 by Ms. Kusuma Insamaphan, founder/director of the Small and Micro-Community Enterprise (SMCE), to visit the district on the weekend of National Children’s Day, an event for which Yannix served as a main sponsor.

The Thung Khru District is a canal community, so it’s no surprise that one of the day’s first activities was the Rowing “Competition for Garbage Collection” featuring twelve (12) boats/kayaks. The event is a boat race that takes place along the canal where the children in the vessels were tasked with collecting trash as they rowed and paddled toward the “Finish Line,” the Darul Ibadah Mosque, where the rest of the day’s events were slated to unfold.

Yannix sponsored three (3) boats and Yannix Volunteers served as rowers/participants in the race. At the conclusion of the race, once everyone had reached the Darul Ibadah Mosque, the participants who had collected the most trash were awarded prizes.

The boat race and the award ceremony were followed by a charity lunch complete with ice-cream for dessert at the Darul Ibadah Mosque. Yannix Volunteers served food and treats to all of the participants.

National Children’s Day coincided with the Opening Ceremony of the Bangmod Canal.

Mrs. Wasana Buranakittisopon, (Assistant Director of Thung Khru District) officiated the Opening Ceremony, and Mr. Sakchai Bunma, (Deputy Governor of Bangkok) presented the children and participants with rewards and prizes.

Mrs. Wasana told the director of Yannix’ Give It 2 Get It program, Ms. Winimai “Ar Pooh” Kohkiat that she was very pleased and grateful for Yannix’ sponsorship of this event, noting that she “appreciates Yannix’ commitment to community development in the area around Yannix”.

All in all, National Children’s Day was a wonderful success filled with community service in a competitive environment. Yannix thanks Ms. Kusuma Insamaphan, the Darul Ibadah Mosque, Mrs. Wasana Buranakittisopon, Mr. Sakchai Bunma, and everyone who participated in the events of Give It 2 Get It #33.

To learn more about how YOU can make a difference, please contact us at: moc.x1711649313innay1711649313@rsc1711649313

“YNX Shoots Underwater” (Give It 2 Get It #32)

NA KLUEA, Chonburi Province, Thailand, 14 December 2019

This event is a followup to Give It 2 Get It #27, which took place back in June 2019.

Back in June 2019, Mr. Boon-Ma Kosem and his assistant, Mr. Pasakorn Klongnoi taught a group of Yannix Volunteers how to create/deploy Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs), man-made technology used to attract fish and other aquatic animals to the Na Kluea area.

On Saturday, December 14, YNX Volunteers with experience in underwater photography returned to Na Kluea to capture underwater photos in order to monitor the progress since the deployment of the FADs.

Mr. Somsong “Peak” Jitkawarn led the Volunteers to photoshoot site, but unfortunately the visibility in the sea water on the day was a distance of less than 1 metre.

However, the day wasn’t a total loss as the Volunteers managed to capture underwater images of mussels and other marine life in their element.

The Give It 2 Get It Program is grateful to the Thai Navy SEALs for helping to coordinate the underwater efforts and for providing Volunteers with the necessary SCUBA equipment.

Special thanks to Mr. Somsong for his guidance and support.

We hope for clearer waters when we return to Na Kluea in February for Give It 2 Get It #34.

To learn more about how YOU can make a difference, please contact us at: moc.x1711649313innay1711649313@rsc1711649313

“YNX Goes Back 2 School Again” (Give It 2 Get It #31)

KANCHANABURI PROVINCE, Thailand, 24 November 2019

Since 2007, Kor Kon Pan Din is a volunteer group that has worked with schools located outside of the larger city centers that are lacking in resources.

Yannix, through the Give It 2 Get It Program, has been working in cooperation with Kor Kon Pan Din since 2018, and recently, we have been working together more closely to identify schools that are in need.

On Sunday, November 24, Yannix and Kor Kon Pan Din volunteers visited Ban Nong Wai School, a school with 54 students and 3 teachers.

The volunteers were greeted by Miss Payao Salasalin(Director) and Mr. Surawong Klintavorn (Group Leader). The tasks performed on the day were many and related to:

– Building Maintenance such as cleaning, painting, roofing, and electrical re-wiring.

– Agricultural Tasks related to planting.

– Fish Pond Construction/Maintenance.

Local Government Officials and Parents also contributed their time and effort on the day. In addition to the labor provided by the volunteers, Yannix donated lunch, snacks and made a financial contribution to the an educational fund for the students.

Special thanks to Kanokchailohakit Limited Partnership for providing construction/painting materials.

To learn more about how YOU can make a difference, please contact us at: moc.x1711649313innay1711649313@rsc1711649313

“YNX Gets AWARE 2 (The Sequel)” (Give It 2 Get It #30)

KOH LARN, PATTAYA, Chonburi Province, Thailand, 28 September 2019

September is AWARE month. Project AWARE, (which stands for Aquatic World Awareness Responsibility and Education), has support in over 182 countries. Project AWARE inspires conservation through public awareness and education campaigns.

As part of AWARE Month, for the last two years the Give It 2 Give It Program has participated in an annual Beach Clean-Up.

Last year, on Saturday, September 22, 2018, Yannix Volunteers, (as part of G2G #20) helped collect 315.5 kgs of trash from the underwater areas and the beach at Tawaen Beach.

On Saturday, September 28, 2019, a little more than one year later, eighty-one (81) Yannix Volunteers (including teams of beachcombers and a team of scuba divers) re-visited the region to pick up where we left off last year with hopes that there would be less trash than was collected in 2018.

Sadly, this year was far worse than the previous year as Yannix Volunteers encountered more than twice the amount of trash than what was collected in 2018, a whopping 675.13 kgs.

On the day, Yannix Volunteers we’re welcomed to the event, OK No Trash, by Mr. Sarut Chuthasan, Chairman of an organization called Marinedive.

In addition to Marinedive other contributors included Pattaya City (Koh Larn Branch) and SSI: Mission Deep Blue.

SSI is the world’s largest professional dive business based training agency. Their mission is to raise awareness on protecting the oceans.

Yannix thanks Pattaya City
(Koh Larn Branch), SSI Mission Deep Blue and Marinedive for their guidance and support.

Yannix hopes that together we can someday rid our beaches and oceans of the trash and filth that is devastating our natural wonders.

To learn more about how YOU can make a difference, please contact us at: moc.x1711649313innay1711649313@rsc1711649313

“YNX Releases Fish & Feeds the Monkeys” (Give It 2 Get It #29)

KAENG KRACHAN RESERVOIR, Phetchaburi Province, Thailand 

Kaeng Krachan National Park is Thailand’s largest National Park, covering nearly half of Phetchaburi Province. A key feature of the National Park is Kaeng Krachan Reservoir, which was built across Phetchaburi River in the Kaeng Krachan District of Phetchaburi Province.

On Saturday, August 31, Yannix Volunteers and members of the YNX “Night Party Club,” in cooperation with the Kaeng Krachan Reservoir Inland Fisheries Patrol Unit (Phetchaburi) will release fish into the reservoir in order to help increase the fish population. They will also take a boat ride to an nearby island later in the day where they will feed the resident monkeys.

To learn more about how YOU can make a difference, please contact us at: moc.x1711649313innay1711649313@rsc1711649313

“YNX In The Local Community” (Give It 2 Get It #28)

THUNG KHRU, Bangkok, Thailand, 20 July 2019

On Saturday, July 20, YNX Volunteers visited Thung Khru, one of Bangkok’s “50 Districts,” and a community that is only a twelve minute drive from the Yannix facility.

Thung Khru (aka Bangmod) is famous for its agriculture, and in particular, the special “Bangmod Oranges” that are grown there.

Sadly, the Thung Khru Community has been slow to recover from the devastating floods that hit Thailand back in 1995. Since then, the orange crop has suffered and overall tourism has been down as a result.

On Saturday, Yannix Volunteers helped to create a scenic backdrop to serve as a Welcoming Point for visitors to the Thung Khru District. The YNX Volunteers built a Sign Board, which will serve to educate and inform visitors of the rich history of the District. The Volunteers constructed a large frame made of eucalyptus and bamboo and also painted coconut shells to hang from the frame as part of a large public mobile where visitors can enjoy scenic views of the local topography.

The overall objective is to work with the local community to establish a “location pin” for Thung Khru so visitors can take photographs and share them on social media to raise awareness about the wonderful district that is Thung Khru.

This Saturday was only the beginning. Yannix, through the “Give It 2 Get It” program, will continue to work with the “Small and Micro-Community Enterprise” (SMCE) to organize future events locally that will focus on issues like to conservation and water restoration.

To learn more about how YOU can make a difference, please contact us at: moc.x1711649313innay1711649313@rsc1711649313

“YNX Makes ‘FADs’ (Fish Aggregating Devices)” (Give It 2 Get It #27)

NA KLUEA, Chonburi Province, Thailand, 22 June 2019

Once upon a time, Na Kluea was a fisherman’s paradise with emerald green, crystal clear waters and an abundance of sea life for the local fishermen to harvest.

But 50 years ago, during the Vietnam War, the area morphed into a popular tourist destination beginning with the arrival of U.S. soldiers ‘on leave.’

This led to an unprecedented wave of tourism in the area coupled with a gradual move toward industrialization that altered the region dramatically. Suddenly, the rich local ecosystem had all but disappeared. The once emerald waters had turned dark and murky, and the sea life that had been abundant for the local fishermen moved elsewhere.

As the sea life left the area, the number of fishing trawl boats increased. This increase in trawling further threatened the remaining marine life.

Fast forward to the present day. Mr. Boon-Ma Kosemleads a group of local fishermen in Na Kluea village. He and his group have been developing Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) hoping their efforts might reverse the mass exodus of sea life.

Fish aggregating (or aggregation) devices are man-made technology used to attract fish and other aquatic animals. FADs usually consist of buoys that are tethered to the ocean floor with concrete blocks. Sea creatures tend to move around FADs in a variety of orbits, rather than remaining stationary below the buoys. FADs are commonly utilized in both recreational and commercial fishing.

Recent evidence has shown that since FADs have been deployed in Na Kluea, some of the fish that were considered long gone are starting to return to the region. Now larger fish and even lobsters that hadn’t been seen for more than a decade are making a comeback.

On Saturday, June 22, Mr. Boon-Ma Kosem welcomed a group of Yannix Volunteers who visited Na Kluea as part of Give It 2 Get It #27.

In the morning, Mr. Boon-Ma Kosem and his assistant, Mr. Pasakorn Klongnoi educated the Volunteers about the crisis at hand, and explained how to create/deploy FADs. This morning information period helped prepare the Volunteers for their afternoon work. They were informed that they could start as soon as low tide arrived.

While they waited for low tide, some local fishermen harvested mussels and crabs from the sea, and prepared a wonderful meal to thank the Yannix Volunteers in advance for the hard work that they would be contributing in the afternoon.

With the assistance of the Hydrographics Department of the Royal Thai Navy, sea level was monitored until it was determined that the tide was low enough for the Volunteers to safely perform their duties.

That’s when the Yannix Volunteers, wearing waterproofed suits, walked approximately 1 km. (3.280.84 ft.) through the muddy beach sands into the sea, to plant artificial sea grass. Volunteers dug small holes for planting, and used their feet and hands to secure the artificial grass in place.

The Yannix Volunteers knew before they arrived in Na Kluea that Saturday, June 22, would be no ordinary day at the beach. As such, they worked hard to help to make a difference and they appreciated the opportunity to learn under the direction of Mr. Boon-Ma Kosem and Mr. Pasakorn Klongnoi.

To learn more about how YOU can make a difference, please contact us at: moc.x1711649313innay1711649313@rsc1711649313

“YNX Plants Trees by the Temple” (Give It 2 Get It #26)

WAT NANG GUI, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, Thailand, 26 May 2019

Wat Nang Gui (Buddhist Monastery) was built 432 years ago in Ayutthaya, the former capital of the Kingdom of Siam (1350-1767). In its time, Ayutthaya was one of the most prosperous international trading ports in all of Asia.

After Ayutthaya was razed by the Burmese in 1767, Wat Nang Gui fell into ruins and was abandoned until it was restored during the Reign of Rama III.

On Saturday, May 25, Yannix visited Wat Nang Gui for Give It 2 Get It #26. On the day, Yannix volunteers planted 40 perennial plants provided by Professor Prasarn Sangpaiboon (Rambhai Barni Rajabhat University), and 50 bamboo trees (donated by a volunteer group from Chiangrai Province).

Upon their arrival, Yannix Volunteers were greeted by the Abbott, Provost Prapassornkun (Boonruang). The Abbott graciously received the offering of plants, trees, fertilizer and equipment presented to him by Yannix, and then the volunteers set out to accomplish their tasks for the day.

Once the work was completed, the Abbot offered a blessing of good health, prosperity and happiness to all of the volunteers until our paths cross again.

Our hope is that the trees we planted on that Saturday will grow to provide an abundance of shade in the sacred place where the monks practice their faith and where the members of the local community assemble.

To learn more about how YOU can make a difference, please contact us at: moc.x1711649313innay1711649313@rsc1711649313

“YNX for Children with Disabilities” (Give It 2 Get It #25)

BAAN NONTAPUM, Nonthaburi Province, Thailand, 23 March 2019

For this month’s Give It 2 Get It event (G2G #25), Yannix Volunteers visited the Baan Nontapum Home for Children with Disabilities.

The Baan Nontapum Home for Children houses roughly 350 physically disabled children (ages 7-18 years).

The Home’s mission is to provide medical care, physical rehabilitation services and educational/vocational training to the resident children so that they may learn to be self-reliant in their future lives.

On Saturday, Yannix Volunteers were welcomed by Ms. Siriporn Samudsakorn and representatives of the home’s Social Development staff.

Yannix generously donated some much needed items such as medicine, clothing, laundry detergent, stationery, toys and other consumer goods.

Later in the day, volunteers and staff distributed 23 boxes of donuts and baked goods to the resident children for them to enjoy during lunch time.

After lunch, the children showed their appreciation by singing a song of thanks to the Yannix Volunteers.

Yannix thanks Ms. Siriporn, the staff, and most of all the resident children at Baan Nontapum Home for Children for helping to make G2G #25 a very special day.

To learn more about how you can make a difference through the Give It 2 Get It Program, please email us at: moc.x1711649313innay1711649313@rsc1711649313

“YNX Releases The Sea Turtles” (Give It 2 Get It #24)

SAMAE-SAN ISLAND, Chonburi Province, Thailand, 23 February 2019

On Saturday, February 23, Yannix Volunteers participated in two events as part of the Give It 2 Get It Program.

In the morning Yannix Volunteers visited the Thai Way of Organic Farming Learning Center (SEAL Farm) where they were hosted by Chief Petty Officer First Class Viratpon Masphan and his team. Volunteers toured sixteen stations across the 4.35 acre farm that produces organic rice, vegetables, and mushrooms. Volunteers also observed SEAL’s solar power system and interacted with the resident ducks. The volunteers then participated in a workshop to prepare organic salted duck eggs on the premises. These activities were all part of the plan so that volunteers could learn about “sufficiency economy,” a Thai development approach attributed to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s “sufficiency economy philosophy,” that espouses a balanced approach to living.

In the afternoon, the volunteers traveled to Samae-San Island, a small island in Sattahip District, Chonburi Province. The island is under the control of the Naval Special Warfare Command (SEAL), Royal Thai Fleet as part of an initiative that was launched by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. This initiative led to the establishment of the Siam Marine Rehabilitation Foundation.

The Yannix group was greeted by their host Chief Petty Officer First Class Thongchai Chookhanhom who explained to the group about the importance of natural environment.

The Yannix volunteers were especially honored by the presence of Mrs. Sasivimol Youkongkaew, (wife of Rear Admiral Apakorn Youkongkaew, Commander, Naval Special Warfare Command Royal Thai Fleet), who spoke to the group about Marine Nature Conservation and specifically how the Hawksbill Sea Turtles help maintain the health of coral reef. These sea turtles naturally work to remove sponges and other “prey” from the surface of the reef, which affords the reef fish better access to feed.

The Hawksbill Sea Turtles have cultural significance in the region and have considerable economic value locally as a tourist attraction.

The day culminated in the release of 28 baby Hawksbill Sea Turtles by the Yannix volunteers under the leadership and supervision of Mrs. Sasivimol Youkongkaew.

Suffice to say, Give It 2 Get It #24 was a day of learning and interaction with nature.

Yannix thanks Naval Special Warfare Command Royal Thai Fleet, Siam Marine Rehabilitation Foundation, Mrs. Sasivimol Youkongkaew, Chief Petty Officer First Class Viratpon Masphan, Chief Petty Officer First Class Thongchai Chookhanhom and everyone who helped make Give It 2 Get It #24 an amazing experience.

To learn more about how you can make a difference through the Give It 2 Get It Program, please email us at: moc.x1711649313innay1711649313@rsc1711649313

“YNX Goes 2 The Jungle” (Give It 2 Get It #23)

NAKHON RATCHASIMA PROVINCE, Thailand, 19 January 2019

Saturday, January 19, marked the first Give It 2 Get It event of 2019 (G2G#23).

Yannix volunteers visited the Moosi Silvicultural Research Station in Pak Chong District where they were instructed on the management of plant/seed preparation to promote the sustainability of the forests of Thailand. Volunteers made artificial salt licks to provide essential mineral supplementation for the wildlife in the area.

Yannix thanks our hosts for the day: Mr. Ticha Laohaboot (Head of Moosi Silvicultural Research Station), and Miss Kemika Konthongmat (Coordinator) for their time and efforts to educate our volunteers regarding the wildlife and plant life in the region and the work that Moosi Silvicultural Research Station does on a daily basis.

To learn more about how you can make a difference through the Give It 2 Get It Program, please email us at: moc.x1711649313innay1711649313@rsc1711649313

“Happy Dolls Come to YNX” (Give It 2 Get It #22)

BANGKOK, Thailand, 22 December 2018

On Saturday, December 22, the Happy Dolls Project will come to the offices of Yannix (Thailand) Co. Ltd., for the final Give It 2 Get It event of 2018.

According to the Happy Dolls Project website:

“The Happy Dolls Project was created to make people feel ‘happy’ as we know that a smile is a simple but effective way to make people feel better instantly! :)”

The wonderful people at the Happy Dolls Project “believe that no matter what your age, situation, background or culture, everyone can benefit from a special friend who, with a little imagination, can love and care for you perhaps when you need it most.”

“This project aims to assist children in rural places, living in underprivileged hill tribe communities in the North of Thailand and migrant camps in the South receive a better education as well as disadvantaged Thai children such as orphans, street kids, children with disabilities or long term health problems who could use a friend and a reassuring smile from one of these very special dolls. The idea is that they receive one of these Happy dolls, feel less alone and find their smile again :)”

On Saturday the 22nd, representatives of the Happy Dolls Project will demonstrate to Yannix Volunteers how to make “Happy Dolls” by hand. Yannix Volunteers will then make “Happy Dolls” to be distributed to children who could use a friend (orphans, children with disabilities, street kids, and children with long-term health problems).

For more information about the Happy Dolls Project, to purchase Happy Dolls, or to make a donation to the Happy Dolls Project please click here.

To learn more about how you can make a difference through the Give It 2 Get It Program, please email us at: moc.x1711649313innay1711649313@rsc1711649313

“Yannix Helps the Schoolchildren” (Give It 2 Get It #21)

RATCHABURI PROVINCE, Thailand, 11 November 2018

This Event was organized by Yannix in cooperation with Kor Kon Pan Din.

Ban Nong Ko School is a small facility in a remote village in Ratchaburi Province. The students at the school come from low-income families living in the region, and unfortunately, the school lacks resources.

On Sunday, November 11, Volunteers visited the school where they received a warm welcome from Mr. Suriwong Klintaworn, (Project Manager, Kor Kon Pan Din), and Mrs. Kanokporn Eamsuwarn, (Director of Ban Nong Ko School).

Volunteers toured the facility
and assisted in making some general repairs while also interacting with the children for fun and games.
Yannix and Kor Kon Pan Din also donated to the educational fund, and awarded scholarships.
All in all, it was a wonderful Sunday at Ban Nong Ko School.

Thank you to Mr. Klintaworn, Mrs. Eamsuwarn and to everyone who participated in Give It 2 Get It #21.
Kob khun krub!

To learn more about how you can make a difference, please email us at: moc.x1711649313innay1711649313@rsc1711649313

“YNX Gets AWARE” (Give It 2 Get It #20)

KOH LARN, PATTAYA, Chonburi Province, Thailand, 22 September 2018

Last week was AWARE Week (September 15-23), a global event that includes activities focused on tackling ocean pollution and empowering local communities to take positive actions for the protection of fragile aquatic environments.

Project AWARE, (Aquatic World Awareness Responsibility and Education), has support in over 182 countries and covers such activities as: Dive Against Debris, CoralWatch and the Whale Shark Project. Project AWARE inspires conservation through public awareness and education campaigns.

On Saturday, 22 September, YNX volunteers joined MARINE DIVE Underwater & Beach Clean-Up as part of Yannix’ Give It 2 Get It #20.

More 315.5 kgs of trash were collected from the underwater areas and the beach on Saturday. Glass bottles and cigarette butts were the #1 trash items collected.

Yannix thanks Pattaya City for providing boat support for the volunteer divers at sea and lifeguard services on the beach; Worita Cove Hotel for providing breakfast and dinner for volunteers; SSI Mission Deep Blue for providing mesh trash bags for underwater collection; and Mr. Sarut Chuthasan & the Team from Marine Dive for their continued efforts to make a difference.

To learn more about how you can make a difference, please email moc.x1711649313innay1711649313@rsc1711649313

“YNX Goes to the Zoo” (Give It 2 Get It #19)

CHONBURI PROVINCE, Thailand, 21 July 2018

Khao Khaew Open Zoo covers an area of about 8 square kilometres. The zoo is inhabited by some 3,000 animals across 250 species from Thailand, Asia and around the world. Khao Khaew Open Zoo specializes in wildlife conservation and research, and has had a great deal of success in the areas of breeding and returning animals to the wild.

On the day of Give It 2 Get It #19, Yannix employee volunteers were welcomed by Miss Natwarinthon Titathonmeteesiri who led us to the “Australia Zone” where everyone was introduced to the zookeeper, Mr. Teerawut Wanpiroon. The volunteers were separated into two groups and then they proceeded to clean the cages for the wallabies, kangaroos, emus and koalas as well as clean the surrounding areas. Volunteers were monitored closely by the zookeeper and zoo staff as they prepared food for, and interacted with a wide variety of animals.

During a stop at the zoo’s auditorium, zoo staff took the time to educate Yannix volunteers about the “S.C.E.N.E.S. for a Green Zoo,” (Social, Conservation, Environment, Nature, Edutainment and Service mind). Volunteers also had the opportunity to tour the various habitats within the zoo like the “African Savannah,” “Deer Park,” “Forest of Asia,” “Elephant Learning Center”and “Wildlife Wonderland.”

All in all, Give It 2 Get It #19 was a memorable and rewarding experience that was informative, fun, and filled with hard work.

Thank you to Miss Natwarinthon Titathonmeteesiri, Mr. Teerawut Wanpiroon and the entire staff of Khao Khaew Open Zoo for helping to make “YNX Goes to the Zoo” (Give It 2 Get It #19) a wonderful experience for everyone.

If you’d like to learn more about how you can make a difference, e-mail us at moc.x1711649313innay1711649313@rsc1711649313

“YNX Goes Back to School for Kids Sports Day/Mini World Cup”

(Give It 2 Get It #18 (G2G#16 Sequel))

NAKHONPATHOM PROVINCE, Thailand, 30 June 2018

In March, Yannix staff visited Ban Ko Wang School to lend a helping hand. On that day, Yannix volunteers were greeted by an excited group of thirty-two students, and their teacher, Ms. Paradee Toonyodpan, who also serves as the school’s Director/Administrator.

The volunteers helped to build bookshelves in the library, re-paint desks and chairs, and renovate the playground.

The volunteers also replaced the football (soccer) goal nets and played with the children.

On 30 June, the “sequel” happened as Yannix volunteers, at the invitation of Ms. Toonyodpan returned to the Ban Ko Wang School for “Kids Sports Day/Mini World Cup” as part of Yannix’ Give It 2 Get It Program.

This time members of the Yannix Football (Soccer) Club joined with other employee volunteers to visit the school for fun and games.

Spotlight on Yannix Club – Yannix Football (Soccer) Club: The football club has 8 members and the members get together every Wednesday evening after work to play football together at a local Futsal Park (Rama2). 

The club members are excited about World Cup 2018, and they plan to watch the Final Match together on 15 July, although they are still undecided on where to go to watch the match.

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The volunteers prepared trophies and medals they distributed on the day, and hosted a charity luncheon for the students in attendance.

Everyone had a great time during “Kids Sports Day/Mini World Cup” at Ban Ko Wang School. The kids team won the “Mini World Cup” 8-4.

Thank you to Ms. Toonyodpan and her students, and everyone who helped make this event a big success.

If you’d like to find out more about how you can help make a difference, email us at: moc.x1711649313innay1711649313@rsc1711649313

“YNX Goes 2 The Elephants” (Give It 2 Get It #17)

KANCHANABURI PROVINCE, Thailand  19 May 2018,

The Thai Elephant (Chang in Thai) is the National Animal of Thailand. For centuries, the elephant has been a sacred and iconic presence in Thai culture.

As much as elephants are an important part of Thai culture, sometimes they fall on hard times and when they do, they need our help.

On Saturday, 19 May, Yannix Volunteers visited Elephants World, the elephant conservation center. Elephants World was founded in 2008 on the banks of the River Kwai by veterinarian Dr. Samart Prasitthipol and his wife. Initially, the center was established to care for a small number of elderly and injured elephants in urgent need. Over the last decade, the center has become a sanctuary for elder elephants, homeless elephants, elephants with health problems, and elephants whose owners could no longer care for them.

Elephants World’s goal is to bring the old elephants back to do something useful to the community.

In the morning, Yannix Volunteers were greeted by their hosts for the day, Mr. Navin and Mr. Jimmy. The mission for the day: to feed and bathe the elephants. The Volunteers were especially eager to catch a glimpse of the newest member of the Elephant World family, Baby Norgael, who was born on 10 May 2018. But before that could happen, there was work to be done. Mr. Navin showed the group how and what to feed the elephants. The younger elephants were fed bananas and watermelon. For the older elephants who have difficulty chewing and digesting their food, the volunteers were led to the kitchen where they were shown how to prepare a mix of soft nutrients rolled into sticky rice balls.

After lunch came the moment everyone had been waiting for as Mr. Navin introduced the Yannix Volunteers to Baby Norgael who on that day was only 9 days old. After meeting the baby, the volunteers cleaned fruit and prepared fruit baskets. Then the volunteers joined the elephants by the river for bath time. The elephants were scrubbed clean. It was like a giant mud spa.

There are 29 elephants (including Baby Norgael) currently residing at Elephants World, and that number is expected to increase well into the future as more and more elephants become displaced or ill.

On Saturday, 19 May, Yannix, through the Give It 2 Get It Program, tried to make a difference in the lives of these elephants even if only for a day.

If you’d like to find out more about how you can make a difference too, please email us at: moc.x1711649313innay1711649313@rsc1711649313

“YNX Goes Back to School” (Give It 2 Get It #16)

NAKHONPATHOM PROVINCE, Thailand, 24 March 2018

Ban Ko Wang School is a small school with a total of 32 students, (10 kindergarten students and 22 elementary students). Due to budgetary shortages, Ban Ko Wang School has only one teacher, and without the necessary resources to hire more teachers the students are severely disadvantaged. Furthermore, the overall lack of staff/resources has also led to the school falling into disrepair. In short, Ban Ko Wang School is in extremely poor condition, and is dire need of help.

On Saturday, 24 March, Yannix staff visited Ban Ko Wang School to lend a helping hand as part of Yannix’ Give It 2 Get It Program (#ynxg2g). Upon their arrival at the school, twenty-one Yannix volunteers were greeted by an excited group of thirty-two students, and their teacher, Ms. Paradee Toonyodpan, who also serves as the school’s Director/Administrator.

The first order of business was a Charity Lunch for the children. After lunch, the volunteers helped to build bookshelves in the library, re-paint desks and chairs, and renovate the playground. Volunteers also changed the football (soccer) goal net and played football and other fun games with the children. The students were each rewarded with a toy. At the end of a fun day of work and play, Ms. Paradee Toonyodpan accepted a charitable donation from Yannix to help fund the hiring of more teachers. The children and volunteers alike all had a wonderful time and the YNX Volunteers were invited to visit again very soon.

Thank you to Ms. Paradee Toonyodpan and the students for being such wonderful hosts. And a very special Thank You to Mr. Pichan Nantakonokchai, whose company, Kanokchai Lohakit Co., Ltd., generously donated the materials for the bookshelves in the library, and the playground restoration. Please know how much your kindness is appreciated.

“Mangrove Planting & Shark Relocation/Preservation” (Give It 2 Get It #15)

SATTAHIP BAY, Chonburi Province, Thailand, 24 February 2018

When Yannix volunteers arrived at the Royal Thai Naval Air and Coastal Defense Command at Sattahip Bay in Chonburi Province, they were welcomed by Lieutenant Commander Kridsada Yahirun (Deputy Chief of Air and Coastal Defend Command), and Chief Petty Officer First Class Somsak Rodsard, who served as their hosts as they kicked off a full-day of work and ecological education.

Mangrove Maintenance
Mangrove forests protect tropical coastal areas from erosion. The massive root system of the mangrove forest dissipates wave energy, and helps to slow tidal waters allowing roots to trap ocean sediment during the daily tidal cycle. This filtering effect of the mangrove forest plays a vital role in protecting seagrass beds and coral reefs from further damage.

With this in mind, in the morning, Yannix volunteers were tasked with painting the walkways/bridge along the nature trail to protect them from infestation by termites and other insects that eat the wood. The next order of business in the morning was mangrove planting to help expand the mangrove forested area, which will provide a habitat for marine-life while helping to achieve a delicate balance with the forest ecology.

Return of the Sharks
In the afternoon, Yannix volunteers, under the direction of Chief Petty Officer First Class Thongchai Chookhanhom, moved operations to Nam Sai Beach (Nam Sai means clear water) where they released Brown-Banded Bamboo Sharks “home” — into the sea.

As this spot is a Naval conservation area, the idea is that the shark population will grow and spread naturally without adversely affecting the local ecosystem. The sharks being introduced are considered to be non-aggressive. The sharks will remain local where they are expected to thrive, sustaining themselves by eating small fish.

These sharks are considered suitable to release for conservation purposes. The efforts of the Yannix volunteers on this afternoon will help to increase the shark population without negatively impacting the overall ecosystem and the genetic diversity of sharks in this area.

Ultimately, at the end of a day of hard work, Yannix volunteers learned a great deal about the marine ecosystem in general.

Yannix thanks Lieutenant Commander Kridsada Yahirun (Deputy Chief of Air and Coastal Defend Command), Chief Petty Officer First Class Somsak Rodsard, and Chief Petty Officer First Class Thongchai Chookhanhom for sharing their time and expertise. It was a day those in attendance will not soon forget.

“Yannix Goes to the Kitty Cats” (Give It 2 Get It #14)

BANGKOK, Thailand, 27 January 2018

The New Year is upon us, and with the new year, the Give It 2 Get It program (G2G) is back for another season of community oriented and environmentally conscious events.
The first event of 2018 (G2G #14) took place on Saturday, January 27 when Yannix went to the kitty cats.

Roughly thirty Yannix volunteers visited Mae Pim’s Cats & Dogs Shelter here in Bangkok. (Mae means mother, and Pim is the name of the owner/proprietor).
Ms.Tadsadawan Kornnara
greeted the Yannix volunteers at 10.00 AM on the day of the event. As volunteers toured the facility, Ms. Kornnara explained that there are approximately 400 cats and dogs currently residing at Mae Pim’s Cats & Dogs Shelter.

In advance of the event, Yannix volunteers had raised money to help pay for medicine and other necessities including cleaning supplies such as trash bags, and sterilizing solution.
Throughout the day they also treated the cats and dogs medically, as necessary, and cleaned up their surroundings, crates and cages.
And, most importantly, Yannix volunteers also brought pet snacks to a very excited audience of felines.

As the event closed, Ms. Kornnara told us she was very impressed with the efforts of the Yannix volunteers, and she told us how much she appreciated everything we did to help.

Lastly, Ms. Kornnara invited Yannix’ G2G to come back again someday.

Thank you to everyone at Yannix and Mae Pim’s Cats & Dogs Shelter who helped to make this wonderful event a success.

Until next time….

“Clean Up the Beach at Hua Hin” (Give It 2 Get It #13)

Final G2G Event for 2017

HUA HIN BEACH, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, Thailand, 7 October 2017

Yannix volunteers, largely comprised of programmers from both the Software Process Development Team (SPD) and the Research Oriented Development Team (ROD), visited Hua Hin Beach for the final Give It 2 Get It event of 2017.

The Yannix Team traveled to Hua Hin where they cleaned up the beach and assisted in the larger effort to restore the natural landscape.

The objective was to help to improve conditions in order to foster ecological tourism in the region.

Through the ‘Give It 2 Get It’ program, Yannix works with communities throughout the Kingdom to help make Thailand and the world a better place. By volunteering, Yannix team members are afforded opportunities to participate in team building exercises in a variety of environments where together they learn to make a difference.

Thank you to everyone who has helped to make the Give It 2 Get It program a success in 2017.

We hope you will join us in 2018 when we’ll have a new slate of Give It 2 Get It events on the calendar.

Peace.

“Yannix/ CPDC Charity Lunch” (Give It 2 Get It #12)

PATTAYA CITY, Chon Buri, Thailand, 23 September 2017

Yannix Volunteers visited the Child Protection and Development Center (CPDC) in Pattaya where they were hosted by Miss Saichon Khumejing, CPDC’s Deputy Director. Yannix donated stationery and consumer goods and the Yannix volunteers organized a charity lunch for the “street” children.

There is an increasing number of street children in Pattaya. Poverty is rampant. The CPDC is a response to exploitation and poverty that many of these children suffer. The center aims to provide street children with protection, education and prospects for the future.

“Yannix Goes to the Dogs” (Give It 2 Get It #11)

SAMUT PRAKAN, Thailand, 26 August 2017

When the 30+ members of the Yannix Team arrived at Pa Kate Dog House, Baan Pa Kate was eagerly waiting to welcome them. This was a very big deal for her and the dogs because it was the first time that the dog house had ever had such a large group of human visitors.

The dogs were very excited as the Yannix Team distributed treats to their new canine friends. The Yannix Team delivered 200 kg. of dog food, 50 kg. of dog treats, special food for older and sick dogs. In addition to the food items the Yannix Team also brought floor cleaner, mosquito repellent, trash bags, and old clothes. They also made a cash contribution of money they had raised in advance so that Pa Kate can purchase other supplies.

All in all it was a wonderful day for humans and dogs alike.

Thank you to Pa Kate for all that you do, and thank you for hosting Give It 2 Get It #11.
Kob khun krub!

“Flowers For His Majesty” (Give It 2 Get It #10)

YANNIX, Bangkok, Thailand, 16 July 2017

Yannix staff participated in the creation of sandalwood flowers for the Royal Cremation of His Majesty, the late
King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

The event took place at Yannix (Thailand). [The Royal Cremation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej is scheduled for 25-29 October 2017. Thursday, 26 October, will be known as Royal Cremation Day.] The sandalwood flowers for the Royal Cremation Ceremony were made to represent many types of flowers. The daffodil was His Majesty King Bhumibol’s favorite flower as he often presented daffodils to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, when they stayed in Switzerland.

Making the artificial flowers for this significant ceremony has been a collaborative effort arranged by several organizations. Public participation in making the cremation flowers affords the people to demonstrate their love for His Majesty the late King. It’s a way to remember and show their great respect and admiration. It is also a demonstration of the strong unity felt among the people of Thailand.

Yannix’ participation in this effort was organized by members of Yannix’ 2D Department.

“Yannix Goes Back to School” (Give It 2 Get It #9)

 KAENGKRACHAN, Petchaburi, Thailand, 17 June 2017

The Yannix Rotomation Team and Yannix staff volunteered their Saturday to help renovate the playground at the Baan Nong Hong School.
This particular playground is used for Brain Based Learning (BBL) programs. BBL educators employ teaching methods and construct lesson plans based on the science of learning, often eschewing more traditional teaching methods based on assumptions from the past.

Our host for the day, principal Prateung Klinlek explained to the Yannix Team that Baan Nong Hong School was established in 1964 by the local community. Back then, the school consisted of three small classrooms without walls.

The team learned that in 2006, the school was in disrepair and was in extremely poor condition. So the Kaeng Krachan Country Club Golf Course & Resort and the TrueBuddhaSchool Thailand Foundation stepped in and pulled together resources (around US $46,000) and together they built four brand new classrooms and a teacher resource room. The resulting annex is both aesthetically beautiful and structurally stable and durable. The tiny, once dilapidated school is now the pride of the community.

Baan Nong Hong School currently has an enrollment of 41 kindergarten students and 83 elementary students.

Yannix thanks our host, principal Prateung Klinlek, everyone at Baan Nong Hong School and members of the surrounding community for making it a special day.

“Building Check Dams & Making Salt Licks In the Jungle” (Give It 2 Get It #8)

KANCHANABURI, Thailand, 21 May 2017

Ms. Somlim Jampangon and Mr. Wasanchai Innak welcomed Yannix volunteers to the Khao Nampu Nature and Wildlife Education Center where the Yannix Team were instructed on how to create artificial salt licks to add more essential mineral supplementation in the area.

The Yannix Team also learned a great deal about team work on this day as they worked together to build a check dam.

Members of the 3D Tracking Team participated in this event (since they finally managed to have free weekend time) which made this day an unforgettable day.

Kob khun krub (Thank You) to Ms. Somlim Jampangon and to Mr. Wasanchai Innak for teaching the Yannix Team and thank you to everyone who attended this event.

“Vanishing Mangroves & Swimming Monkeys”

(Give It to Get It #7)

BANGKOK, Thailand , 1 April 2017

Once upon a time, the mangroves along the canal at Khlong Khon covered a total area of more than 11,200 hectares, (43 and 1/4 square miles). However, due to a variety of issues that have adversely impacted the local ecosystem over the years, the mangrove coverage in the area has been greatly reduced and is soon expected to shrink to a mere 800 hectares (just under 4 square miles) of mangrove forest.

On April 1, Yannix volunteers visited the mangroves to learn and to lend a hand. They were welcomed by Mr. Piniti Ratanapongtara (Project Manager) who provided the volunteers an education in mangrove conservation as it relates to the environment, and the local economy. He offered insight into how to protect the mangroves from wind and waves during monsoon season, and he taught those in attendance how to plant mangroves.

One of the more special aspects of the trip to Khlong Khon was getting to see the swimming monkeys up close.

“Seed Bombs and Slingshots in the Nang Phan Thu Rat Forest Park “

(Give It to Get It #6)

25 February 2017, AMPHOE CHA-AM, Thailand

Yannix “Give It to Get It” volunteers travelled to Nang Phan Thu Rat Forest Park in Phetchaburi province to visit conservation/rehabilitation areas as part of the ‘King Rama 9 Projects.’

Under the guidance of Forest Protection Officers, Ms. Tassanee Chanvichit and Mr. Rapeepat Sangkudlor, Yannix employees were educated regarding the background of the Royal Initiated Mountain Area Conservation Project, and then were afforded an opportunity to work alongside local volunteers in a collective effort to restore the forest and increase the biological diversity of the plant life on the mountain, which is largely comprised of limestone.

Because these cliff areas are limestone, re-forestation is a challenge. On this particular day, Yannix volunteers became stewards of the forest by, among other things, hiking to the forest cliff area, where they collected and removed trash. Those in attendance also learned how to mold clay, how to make seed composts (which were launched into the air with slingshots), and how to harvest mature seeds for a variety of seed strains including: Silver Trumpet trees, Teak, Flame-Trees, Leucaena plants, Diospiros fruit, Rhodocalyx plants, Sterculia Foetidas trees, Afzelia trees and Banyan trees.

“Growing Coral at Toeyngam Beach” (Give It to Get It #5)

12 November 2016, CHONBURI, Thailand.

Yannix is committed to the protection and restoration of our environment. In an effort to nurture the natural coral reef and to foster more places in which marine life can dwell, Yannix employees volunteered to grow man-made reefs at Toeyngam Beach, Royal Thai Navy, Sattahip.

“In Loving Memory of H.M. the King” (Give It to Get It #4)

22 October 2016, GRAND PALACE, Bangkok, Thailand.

Yannix (Thailand) honored our beloved King. 300,000 people from across Thailand gathered at the main ground near the Grand Palace where the Royal funeral took place. With heavy hearts, Yannix did our best to comfort those in attendance at the main ground near the Grand Palace. Yannix volunteers distributed fans, candy and tissues to help soothe those who braved the heat.

“Pracharat Weirs” (Give It to Get It #3)

17 September 2016, PANG SIDA NATIONAL PARK, Thailand.

As part of a National campaign of environmental conservation, Yannix volunteers visited Pangsida National Park, in Sakaew Province, which is located in northeastern Thailand. Yannix employees built two Pracharat Weirs to help irrigate waterways and to protect soil. The campaign aims to assist Thai farmers and to promote Thailand’s agriculture industries.

Yannix would like to thank Mr. Tadsaneth Phetkong and his assistant, Mr. Supachai Boonsook for their time, hospitality and guidance on what was a very special and productive day. Because of the efforts of Mr. Phetkong and Mr. Boonsook, the volunteers learned many lessons while having an experience they will never forgot.

“Cleaning Our Own Backyard” (Give It to Get It #2)

23 July 2016, YANNIX (THAILAND)

As Yannix embarks on the “Give It to Get It” campaign where Yannix employees volunteer their free time in order to help preserve our environment, we gathered at our offices on a Saturday to clean up the place where we work every day. Those who contributed to the effort were rewarded with a small after-party so they could relax and enjoy the fruits of their labor.

Cha-am Beach (Give It to Get It #1)

25 June 2016, PHETCHABURI, Thailand.

In the inaugural event of the “Give It to Get It” campaign, Yannix volunteers visited Cha-am Beach where the mission was to clean up the beach while promoting the maritime environment. A wonderful time was had by all who attended.