Voice of Intellectual Man- An International Journal
Year : 2011, Volume : 1, Issue : 1
First page : ( 33) Last page : ( 48)
Print ISSN : 2231-6914.

Corporate social responsibility of the Indian businesses in Thailand

Srichampa Sophana, Director

Research Institute for Languges and Cultures of Asia Mahidol University, Thailand. sophana@gmail.com

Online published on 16 February, 2012.

Abstract

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a relative new term widely used since the 1960s in the west. Indian businesses in Thailand have contributed to Thai society in various aspects according to the teachings of their religion. quiet charity and social responsibility were hallmarks of Indian businesses practices well before the popular concept of CSR. They have provided regular scholarships for Thai education from primary schools in remote areas to university levels. They have constructed schools in remote areas, provided equipment and supported them according to their needs. They have set up teams of medical doctors and offered free health services in the remote areas. Moreover, they have regularly contributed to the building and maintenance of Buddhist monasteries in the provinces. On special national occasions like King's and Queen's Birthday, free food and drinks are provided every year. Nowadays, environmental issues are of serious concern hence, some large Indian owned businesses and Thai-Indian partners have set up projects to take care of the environment, by encouraging local people to plant trees, and plan the use of natural sources of energy such as wind and solar. Their contribution shows their care and responsibility to Thai society. Although the Thai public may not be generally aware of but Thai recipients of Indian assistances are and they feel very grateful.

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Keywords

Social System, Cultural Integration.

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