On March 9, 2019, Bangkok Screen Co., Ltd. was honored to receive the 2019 Good Governance Award (Winner) (รางวัลธรรมาภิบาลดีเด่นแห่งปี 2562), accepted by Mr. Prasert Wongpanakit, Managing Director of the company.
This prestigious national award was presented by the Bank of Thailand in cooperation with the Puey Ungphakorn Institute, the Office of SME Promotion (OSMEP), and the Thai Bankers' Association.
Driving Growth through Governance & Innovation
Bangkok Screen Co., Ltd., a premier designer and manufacturer of screen printing, heat transfer logos, and decorative applications for apparel, sportswear, and accessories, continues to drive sustainable business growth alongside strong corporate governance. This commitment culminated in winning the 2019 Good Governance Award (Winner), reflecting an organizational management philosophy that looks beyond financial performance to consistently prioritize employees, customers, communities, society, and the environment.
Established in 1985, Bangkok Screen began as a small-scale enterprise in Bangkok's Rat Burana district. Over the decades, the company steadily expanded and evolved from producing made-to-order garments for wholesale markets into a full-scale Business-to-Business (B2B) manufacturing partner for leading domestic and global brands, delivering custom-engineered garment embellishments, prints, and heat transfers tailored to clients' exact specifications.
Innovation as a Growth Catalyst
A pivotal turning point in Bangkok Screen's journey came through innovation-driven problem solving. Traditionally, logos on waterproof and technical apparel relied on embroidery, which pierced the fabric and compromised water resistance. Bangkok Screen pioneered a specialized screen-printing technique on nylon and polyester taffeta fabrics, achieving durable adhesion without peeling. This breakthrough opened doors to partnerships with world-renowned global brands, expanding to iconic international clients such as Nike, Decathlon, Umbro, Asics, and Mizuno, as well as premier football clubs across Thailand.
Behind this continuous growth lies a strong culture of continuous improvement (Kaizen). Bangkok Screen seamlessly integrates international client codes of conduct and compliance standards into its core operations—spanning fair labor practices, rigorous product quality assurance, and environmental stewardship. This alignment ensures full compliance with international standards while scaling organizational capabilities to serve global tier-one brands.
Three Stakeholders: The Foundation of Corporate Governance
The company's governance framework did not originate from a rigid set of external rules, but from a fundamental business philosophy centered on the symbiotic relationship among three key stakeholders: the Enterprise, the Employees, and the Customers. Bangkok Screen believes that all three parties must thrive together—employees deserve comprehensive care and high quality of life, customers deserve superior and value-driven products, and the business achieves long-term stability and resilience. This core mindset naturally expanded into broader social responsibility, encompassing surrounding communities, society, and environmental protection.
Rigorous Evaluation & External Validation
The company's formal participation in the Good Governance Awards initiative began when Bangkok Bank—of which Bangkok Screen is a long-standing corporate client—invited the company to participate and undergo evaluation to represent the bank in the national competition. Upon benchmarking the award criteria against its day-to-day operations, Bangkok Screen found that its established practices had already embodied the required governance principles for years.
The rigorous evaluation process involved multi-stage on-site audits conducted by Bangkok Bank and the Good Governance Committee, featuring unannounced staff interviews and in-depth operational audits across all departments to verify authentic day-to-day practices. Preparing for the evaluation did not require fabricating new systems; rather, it was an exercise in systematically compiling, documenting, and categorizing longstanding operational habits into an explicit, transparent framework.
Employee Welfare, Community Engagement & Environmental Stewardship
Employee welfare stands as one of the company's highest priorities, with benefits and workplace standards extending well beyond statutory requirements. Alongside uncompromising product quality and attentive customer responsiveness, Bangkok Screen actively engages with its local community through support for residences, local temples, and schools, while generating stable employment opportunities for local residents.
On the environmental front, the company minimizes ecological impact right from the start of production. In the screen-printing process, residual ink is minimized to reduce the volume of water needed for washing. Furthermore, Bangkok Screen operates a closed-loop internal wastewater treatment system on-site; all process water is thoroughly filtered and treated internally, with zero unauthorized discharge into public waterways.
Beyond the Award: Sustainable Growth
Winning the 2019 Good Governance Award is not merely a recognition of a single milestone, but a testament to decades of principled management. Bangkok Screen views external assessments as valuable opportunities to validate its operational standing, reinforce credibility with partners, and build trust with international clients who uphold strict vendor compliance and sustainability benchmarks.
The accolade is not viewed as a finish line, but as catalyst for continuous evolution. Recommendations from the judging committee serve as vital inputs for ongoing optimization under the company's continuous improvement policy—elevating employee well-being, customer satisfaction, community engagement, and environmental stewardship to ensure resilient, sustainable growth.
The case of Bangkok Screen Co., Ltd. exemplifies how good corporate governance can be tangibly integrated into business operations. It demonstrates that governance does not always require grandiose investments, but starts with the right mindset: fair treatment of all stakeholders, statutory compliance, uncompromising quality standards, and genuine responsibility toward society and nature. When these values are systematically cultivated and continuously refined, they become the bedrock of enduring, long-term business success.
Core Principles & Corporate Vision
For over 30 years, Bangkok Screen has operated with transparent, ethical management and social responsibility, guided by six core principles:
- Holding to fairness (ยึดถือความเป็นธรรม)
- Believing in values (เชื่อมั่นคุณค่า)
- Aiming for excellence (มุ่งสู่ความเป็นเลิศ)
- Helping society (ช่วยเหลือสังคม)
- Protecting the environment (รักษาสิ่งแวดล้อม)
- Access to culture (เข้าถึงวัฒนธรรม)
