TOA Paint (Thailand) Public Company Limited (SET: TOA), a leader in Thailand’s paint and construction materials industry, recently opened its doors to welcome executives from KH Academy, led by founder Mr. Burapha Sanguanwong, and a group of students from the sixth cohort of the ‘Prep for Investment Analyst’ program. The visit aimed to strengthen participants’ understanding of organisational management, financial data analysis, and sustainable business growth through real-world learning experiences.
During the visit, Acting Sub Lt. Surasak Mandaeng, Chief Financial Officer of TOA, shared insights about the company’s financial information, operational plans, and future growth directions. This provided students with direct exposure to executive perspectives, enriching their analytical skills and ability to assess corporate potential from the viewpoint of investment analysts.
Acting Sub Lt. Surasak highlighted TOA’s commitment to supporting education and youth skill development. He noted that company visits like this provide invaluable opportunities for students to gain practical experience, which is crucial for applying knowledge in future endeavors, while also emphasizing the importance of leveraging AI technology in skill development and urging students to remain open-minded, continually learn, and embrace teamwork to excel in today’s highly competitive job market. TOA, he added, values individuals who are innovative, outspoken, action-oriented, and unafraid to challenge conventional boundaries.
Additionally, Ms. Wipada Nakpairat, Vice President, SHE & Quality Management and Sustainability, TOA, contributed insights into warehouse management and the importance of adopting ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles. She underscored how a balanced approach to business operations and stakeholder responsibility is vital to sustainable growth. For modern analysts and investors, understanding ESG is as critical as financial analysis. ESG considerations reveal comprehensive organisational health, governance transparency, and environmental and social impacts, all of which reflect on operational efficiency, costs, and long-term business risks.
This company visit served as a significant bridge linking classroom theory with actual business practices, enabling students to understand factors influencing business performance, strategic direction, and sustainable growth—fundamental aspects for developing as future investment analysts.
The ‘Prep for Investment Analyst’ program, now in its sixth year, is a key program at KH Academy, designed to prepare students for careers as investment analysts. By combining expert-led instruction with first-hand experiences from industry leaders such as TOA, the course seeks to develop competent new professionals who can contribute to the ongoing advancement of Thailand’s capital markets. TOA’s involvement exemplifies the important role of private sector collaboration in broadening educational horizons and enhancing practical experiences for participants.
KH Academy partners with prominent private-sector organizations, including B.Grimm Power Public Company Limited (BGRIM), PrimeStreet Advisory (Thailand) Company Limited, BCPG Public Company Limited (BCPG), PSG Corporation Public Company Limited (PSGC), Charoen Pokphand Group Company Limited, BTS Group Holdings Public Company Limited (BTS), Krung Thai Bank Public Company Limited (KTB), Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT), Millennium Group Corporation (Asia) Public Company Limited (MGC), Srinanaporn Marketing Public Company Limited (SNNP), SKY ICT Public Company Limited (SKY), TOA Paint (Thailand) Public Company Limited (TOA), Smothong Group Public Company Limited (SMO), G-Able Public Company Limited (GABLE), Petchsrivichai Enterprise Public Company Limited (PCE), and TQM Insurance Broker Company Limited (TQM).
