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Mr. Jirun Rattanawiriyachai, Director of Thai Professional Basketball League Company Limited, Dr. Kongsak Yodmanee, Governor for Sports Authority of Thailand, along with Mr. Niphon Chawalitmontien, President of Basketball Sport Association of Thailand, held a press conference about the opening ceremony of “Thailand Professional Basketball League 2019” (TPBL). In this occasion, the management and the players of 6 basketball teams attended the event, along with the executives from Toyota, the main sponsor of this competition. The venue for the press conference was Studio Stage1, GSB Staduim29.

The establishment of Thai Professional Basketball League Co., Ltd. is the cooperation of 6 leading basketball clubs in Thailand with the same purpose to develop Thai profession basketball industry systematically and sustainably. The basketball clubs include:

1. Mono Warriors Basketball Club
2. Mono Scorpion Chanthaburi Basketball Club
3. PEA Club
4. SWU Basketball Club
5. Korasaurus Nakhon Ratchasima Basketball Club
6. Hi-Tech Basketball Club

Mr. Sang Do Lee, Managing Director, and Mr. Krittikorn Kairusmee, Assistant Vice President of Mono Sport Entertainment Co., Ltd. under Mono Group, welcomed Mr. Michael Morerose, Marketing Director, Ms. Helen Lee, Marketing Manager, Mr. Vladimir Radmanovic, the former NBA player of Golden State Warriors, and NBA staff as they visited Mono Group’s office and the executives on the 31st floor of Jasmine International Tower, Chaengwattana Rd.

Aiming to provide fundamental training and teach core values of basic basketball game to Thai youth, NBA together with Mono Group held “NBA Junior Selection Camp Thailand” to improve the ability and enhance the experience of the children. In this occasion, some participants were chosen as the representatives of Thai youth to compete in the basketball competition in Jakarta, Indonesia. This sports event was held on 8-9 June, at GSB Stadium29.

Mr. Ronnakit Ekasing, Deputy President of Pattaya City, Ms. Pinnart Charoenpon, Director of Pattaya Tourism Authority of Thailand, and Mr. Navamin Prasopnet, MD of Mono Broadcast Co.,Ltd. (MONO29 channel), held a press conference ‘PATTAYA Music Festival 2019’. The grand music festival held on 14-15 June was organized under the theme 60 long years with the legend of Music on the Beach. In this year, tourists could tremendously enjoy various styles of music from 3 splendid stages on Central Pattaya Beach, North Pattaya Beach, and Jomtien Beach. The music event was held to celebrate 60 years of Pattaya Tourism.

Mr. Siri Luengsawat, the consultant producer of “Mono Originals” together with the management of The Pig The Dog and The Rabbit Co., Ltd. including Chaninthon Ulit, Kimhant Kanjanasomjai, Kunrat Rodsampan, with stars from “The Exchange”, such as Pae – Arak Amornsupasiri, Kitty – Chicha Amatayakul, Wit – Pacharapon Chanteang, Beam – Sarunyu Prachakrit, Vaan – Chanintorn Jitpreeda, Wo – Jirawat Wachirasarunpat, Tod – Todsapon Siriwiwat, Been – Julasak Hankunaseth, etc. , and “Chalerm Wongpim”, the director, attended the worship ceremony for the movie at Jasmine International Tower.

“The Exchange” is an extreme action movie telling the story of two lovers, Joe (starring Pae) and May (starring Kitty), who accidentally decided to rob “VERY RICH”, a money exchange shop, to get money for brain tumor treatment for their lover. However, instead of robbing, an unexpected incident happened when they met “the real robbers” and both became one of the hostages of the 3 criminals. The movie will soon be aired on “MONO29” channel, as well as website and application “Monomax”, the leader of copyright online videos under Mono Group.

Dr. Kongsak Yodmanee, Governor for Sports Authority of Thailand, presided over the opening ceremony of “SPORT EXPO BURIRAM”. In this event, Mr. Sang Do Lee, Managing Director of Mono Sport Entertainment Co., Ltd. under Mono Group, led a team of professional basketball players from “Mono Vampire Basketball Club” to take part in the Basketball Clinic. Some of the players joining the event included Nopporn Saengtong, Chitchai Ananti, Tawatchai Suktub, Sorot Sunthonsiri, Teerawat Chanthachon, Narathip Boonserm, Niyomkan Come-O, Supakrit Thitikunrat, Poramet Intaranam, Chakrit Makmeesiri, Jatupon Supab, Supanat Thammakantipong, Pakorn Maneechot, Piyamin Sukanya, Sahatsawat Inmaphan, Kantapat Saritnet, Apisittinan Dasom, etc. The players taught basic basketball skills and some techniques to children who participated the activity which took place at Thunder Castle Stadium, Buriram.

Mono Film Co., Ltd. together with Major Cineplex turned the Infinity Hall on 5^th floor of Siam Paragon into the colorful town of Ugly Dolls in “Ugly Dolls Thailand Gala Premiere”. The people who presided over the opening of the movie were Mr. Krittawit Rimtheparthip, Assistant Vice President – Head of Movie Distribution and Mr. Varuth Asawasathaporn, Marketing Manager of Mono Film Co., Ltd., along with Mr. Anusorn Tongkitladawanchai, Marketing Manager of Major Cineplex Group PCL., Mr. Paween Jatananon, General Manager of Milch (Thailand) Co., Ltd., and Mr. Poly Choy, Thailand Country Manager of Hasbro Co., Ltd.

The premiere was bright and colorful with the replica of “Ugly Ville” from Ugly Dolls and a special show from invited guests, “New – Napassorn Phoothornjai” and “Jew – Piyanut Sueachongpru” who sang the song “Unbreakable”, a soundtrack from the movie. “PK – Piyawat Kempetch”, the host of the premiere, interviewed “Most – Witsarut Himmarat, Mean – Phiravich Attachitsataporn, and UrboyTJ – Jirayut Paloprakarn” who shared their experience of dubbing animation for the first time. Enjoy the movie “Ugly Dolls”, May 2, in Theaters.  

Mr. Bannasit Rakwong, General Manager of MONO29, Mono Broadcast Co., Ltd. under Mono Group, revealed that MONO29 officially took the step into its 6^th year operation during the end of April. All through these years, the success of MONO29 channel has derived from its contents which are the best contents the channel sought to present customers every day. Thanks to movie studio partnerships, both domestic and international, who have always put their trust in the channel. In the occasion of the 6^th year anniversary, MONO29 channel proudly presents a special event “MONO29 Celebration” with gifts of over 4 million Baht. Audiences are welcome to join the activity from April 26 to July 31.

As for the business plan of this year, MONO29 targets to invest in new contents 10% more than that of last year. Such contents include blockbusters, top series, and world class basketball leagues. Revenue is expected to rise by 15-25% from the previous year. Bangkok Vampire, a content of Thai series, has been launched, and more series, such as Touchdown Kiss, Sai-Bu Fad Jad Nak (สายบู๊ ฟัด จัด หนัก), The Kill List, Parakit Sop Puan (ภารกิจศพป่วน), Blood Valentine, etc., are lining up to be aired on the channel. Currently, the proportion of contents on MONO29 is divided into 70% of “movies and series” and 30% of news reports, entertainment varieties, live sports, and creative drama productions to gain more audiences.

Mr. Pete Bodharamik, Chairman, along with Mr. Navamin Prasopnet, Assistant Chairman and Chief Marketing Officer, and Mr. Sang Do Lee, Chief Executive Officer, of Mono Technology PCL. or “MONO” held the 2019 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. A number of shareholders participated the meeting which took place at the Auditorium on the third floor of Jasmine International Tower, Chaengwattana Road.

Mr. Trirat Wiriyasirikul, Deputy Secretary of NBTC (Unit of Strategy and Organization Business of NBTC), and Mr. Patompong Sirachairat, Chief Operating Officer of Mono Technology PCL., held a press conference of “Up Clup Pi-chit San Season 5” under the topic “Creative or Destructive Is at the Fingertips.” In this occasion, Ms. Kanyapat Suksamarn, Assistant Vice President of Publishing & Online Content Business of Mono Technology PCL., also attended the event and took pictures together at the Atrium Zone, 3^rd floor, Central World.

Dr. Soraj Asavaprapha, Counsellor of Mono Group, and Mr. Navamin Prasopnet, Assistant Chairman and Chief Marketing Officer of Mono Technology PCL., along with executives of Mono Group witnessed the awards announcement and presented awards to the most talked about persons over the internet in “MThai Top Talk-About 2019”. The award giving which has been held for 9 years is presented by Mthai.com. Some of the celebrities attending the event and receiving the awards were Weir – Sukollawat Kanarot, Bella – Ranee Campen, Film – Thanapat Kawila, Thisa – Varitthisa Limthammahisorn, Bee – Namthip Jongrachatawiboon, Tang – Saksit Tangtong, Suquan Bulakul, Nong – Arunocha Panupan, Captain – Phutanate Hongmanop, Marie Broenner, Jieb – Sopitnapa Choompanee, Yong – Songyos Sugmakanan, Kru Lek – Patravadi Mejudhon, Meiji – Anorma Cook, Nine by Nine Artists, etc. The event took place in the activity area in front of Central World.