The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the real estate sector, prompting both small and large companies to implement various measures to continue selling projects and conducting business. Additionally, some companies have prioritized CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility). Today, TerraBKK will take you through the CSR initiatives of real estate companies that have helped those affected by Covid-19.

AP Thailand

                     AP Thailand launched the #SAVEหมอSAVEประเทศไทย campaign, which includes:

                     - Donating 3 million baht to purchase safety equipment for Thai medical personnel and life-saving equipment for Covid-19 patients through various foundations including Ramathibodi Foundation, Rajavithi Foundation, Chulalongkorn Hospital, Bamrasnaradura Institute, Thammasat University Hospital, and Siriraj Foundation.

                     - Donating 1,120 pieces of 3M N95 masks to medical personnel in need via Ramathibodi Hospital.

                     - Utilizing AP Social Media, a large online community with over 2.4 million members, to encourage donations to 19 government agencies in Bangkok and other provinces.

                     - Collaborating with Central Pattana Public Company Limited and over 20 partner companies to create 'Heartfelt Bags' containing dry food and essential items for doctors and medical personnel.

Sansiri

                     Sansiri has implemented comprehensive measures to care for and protect residents, employees, and partners.

                     Response Measures: During the quarantine period, they prepared to facilitate food delivery to residents' doors twice a day, as well as grocery shopping and other deliveries. They also provided self-care manuals and assistance for residents needing to go to the hospital.

                     Care Measures: Free online medical consultations and health checks with Samitivej Hospital, along with free medication delivery and a 20% discount on medication costs. They also provided cleaning services, disinfection spraying, and stocked essential items in vending machines at each project, such as instant noodles, rice, hand sanitizer, canned fish, and milk.

                     Prevention Measures: Cleaning common areas every 1-2 hours with disinfectant spray, distributing masks, and providing hand sanitizer in common areas for patient screening by measuring temperatures.

                     Employee Care Measures: Establishing a task force to provide information to employees and partners, and ensuring free virus testing for at-risk employees.

SENA

                     SENA has implemented the “SENA ZERO COVID” crisis recovery measures, establishing a task force to care for both customers awaiting transfer and residents, helping alleviate financial and health impacts, and creating a safe environment in projects. They emphasize the stance of “We will fight together until we reach Zero COVID.”

                     They offer the SENA ZERO COVID SERVICE to assist residents with shopping and inquiries for help. If residents order food or items for delivery, they will hang them at the door. They also provide a hotline to take residents to the hospital if they have a fever or suspect they are at risk.

                     Body temperature checks are conducted for residents before entering the project to prevent the spread of the virus, and cleaning staff disinfect common areas with disinfectant and alcohol every hour to maintain cleanliness in shared spaces.

                     For customers who are in the process of paying down payments close to transfer, SENA understands the economic slowdown and is ready to assist and support customers in all cases, which can be contacted through project staff.

Supalai

                     Supalai has introduced a 3-month payment deferment measure for customers in professions affected by the Covid-19 outbreak, such as those in the airline and hotel industries. Customers eligible for this deferment must be in the process of paying down payments with the company for both housing and condominium projects across the country. The amount deferred will be included in the payment on the transfer date.

Property Perfect

                     They provide coverage for customers with the Covid Shield Plan: Immediate Payout for customers, employees, and visitors to projects. If diagnosed with Covid-19, they receive an immediate payment of 100,000 baht. If hospitalized, they receive a daily compensation of 300 baht for up to 14 days, along with 100,000 baht coverage for accidental death. Customers who purchase houses and townhomes with ownership transferred within this April will receive this coverage for one year, providing peace of mind during the rapid spread of Covid-19.

Major Development

                     They support Thai society in overcoming this crisis by donating funds to the Kanchanaphisek Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital. For every unit sold from now until May 31, 2020, they will contribute 25,000 baht for one-bedroom units and 50,000 baht for two-bedroom units. They have also established a task force to monitor the situation and enhance care measures for residents, employees, and partners to ensure safety for everyone.

Noble Development

                     They organized the GIVE BLOOD, SAVE A LIFE event due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which has led to a decrease in blood donors, causing the National Blood Center of the Thai Red Cross Society to face a blood shortage. This event supports the work of the Thai Red Cross Society, as well as medical staff from various hospitals in safely delivering blood to patients nationwide.

                     From all the aforementioned, it is evident that various companies have been helping customers and employees affected by Covid-19 in every aspect. They also have campaigns to give back to society, and we believe that there will continue to be CSR measures to combat and respond to Covid-19 from both the real estate sector and other businesses. TerraBKK wishes all businesses the strength to cope and overcome this crisis.