Mr. Pairote Cheunkrut, Krungsri Chief Strategy Officer, said, "Krungsri is delighted to partner with SkillLane to develop the knowledge and capabilities of our corporate's personnel and retail customers through the combined strengths of Krungsri and SkillLane. In the initial phase, we will target Krungsri's SME and entrepreneur customers by enhancing the knowledge and abilities of their personnel to be suitable for the modern economy, to create a strong foundation for their organizations and increase competitiveness both domestically and internationally, and promote a sustainable Thai economy. This is in line with our medium-term business plan that focuses on driving an economic, social, environmental, and governance sustainability towards a stable future.
Soon, we aim to expand these benefits and more, to other customer segments. The collaboration will provide our customers with convenient access to advanced business skills, new data insights, and financial information through the SkillLane's digital platform and network."
Miss Duangkamol Limpuangthip, Krungsri Head of SME Banking Group, stated, "In today's rapidly changing world, SMEs, which play a significant role in driving Thailand's economy, face numerous challenges. It is not simple for SME entrepreneurs to abruptly transform, particularly in adopting technology in their operations and complying with the becoming principal business standards like ESG practices. As a trusted partner for Thai entrepreneurs, Krungsri has been committed to supporting SME growth through tailored financial products and services, as well as upskilling initiatives to facilitate their transformation. Through training programs, seminars, and our collaboration with SkillLane, this partnership will expand learning opportunities, equipping SME entrepreneurs with the skills, knowledge, and capabilities needed to thrive in a fast-paced business environment and achieve sustainable growth."
From this partnership, Krungsri's SME business customers will enjoy exclusive benefits on the SkillLane online course platform, including complimentary access to digital-related and ESG programs designed for entrepreneurs, as well as discounts on additional courses tailored to upskill employees. There will also be seminars to cultivate business knowledge from experts of various fields and highly qualified speakers. These offerings and news updates are accessible through Krungsri's Living Room platform, a one-stop portal that integrates services and facilitates seamless transactions, providing greater convenience and efficiency for Krungsri's SME business customers. Additionally, Krungsri has made banking information available on the SkillLane platform to further broaden learning opportunities for SME entrepreneurs.
Mr. Ekachat Assavarujikul, Chief Operating Officer, and Co-founder, SkillLane, said "SkillLane is delighted to collaborate with Krungsri in empowering Thai SME entrepreneurs to navigate the modern business landscape. Through the development of digital literacy and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) knowledge—both crucial for sustainable business operations—we aim to equip businesses with the skills they need to thrive.
We believe that education is the key to helping individuals and organizations achieve their goals. With over 10 years of experience in education technology, a catalog of more than 4,100 high-quality courses, and a network of over 1,300 expert instructors, we are confident that this partnership will enhance the capabilities of SME entrepreneurs and extend valuable learning opportunities to other Krungsri customers in the future."
Source: Spark Communications