Bangkok Synthetics Co., Ltd. or BST Group, which includes Bangkok Synthetics Co., Ltd. (BST), BST Elastomers Co., Ltd. (BSTE), and BST ENEOS Elastomer Co., Ltd. (BEE), jointly hosted the annual Kathin ceremony for the year 2024. The event was attended by BST Group executives and employees, as well as residents from the Soi Kiri community, Charoen Phatthana community, Nong Wai Som community, and nearby communities. The ceremony took place at Wat Soi Kiri, Huai Pong Subdistrict, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong Province. This marks the third consecutive year that the company has co-hosted the Kathin ceremony at Wat Soi Kiri, with the aim of renovating the crematorium, which has deteriorated over time. In addition to Wat Soi Kiri, BST Group also participated in the annual Kathin ceremonies at 14 other temples in the Map Ta Phut and Ban Chang areas in 2024, to preserve the beautiful traditions of Buddhism and Thai culture within the community sustainably.
The total donation amount for the Kathin ceremony at Wat Soi Kiri in 2024 was 1,268,220 Baht. (Not including the E-Donation amount pending confirmation from the temple)