Chakkit Chatupanyachotikul, Head of Marketing, Public Relations & CSV of Central Food Retail under Central Retail, represented the company in receiving a Platinum Status in AMCHAM Corporate Social Responsibility Excellence Recognition Award 2022, presented by Ambassador Robert F. Godec, U.S. Ambassador to Thailand, and Jeffrey Nygaard, AMCHAM President. Tops, The #1 food retailer in Thailand, received this award for the 12th consecutive year from the American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AMCHAM).

This reflects Tops’ commitment in driving sustainable business growth while elevating the quality of life for our society, community, and environment, through its Creating Shared Value philosophy which creates a long-term positive impact on food, environment, community development, and social improvement such as Jing Jai Farmers’ Market, a market that sells organic fruits and vegetables and local goods, which has been successful and well-received by both consumers and participating farmers. The project has tripled income for their families and improved the quality of life for farmers. This helps strengthen farmers nationwide as currently there are 33 locations in 29 provinces, driving the local economy and generating jobs for more than 9,696 households