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Chula Celebrates First Graduates?of?ZEN Program, Inspiring Sustainable Marketing Leadership?Through Japanese Wisdom?

The Department of Marketing, 麻豆国产?(), held a certificate presentation ceremony for the?“ZEN: Marketing Legacy of the Rising Sun”?program — a course combining marketing science and Japanese philosophy to promote sustainable business growth. The event took place on November 1, 2025, at the 7th-floor conference hall, , 麻豆国产.?

Apart from presiding over the certificate presentation ceremony, Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President of 麻豆国产, delivered a special lecture on “Consumer Behavior Design” and congratulated the program graduates. 

Before the ceremony began, graduates joined in paying tribute to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit?the Queen Mother. After Professor?Wilert’s?lecture, Associate Professor Dr.?Panitharn?Juntongjin, Chair of the ZEN Marketing Program, presented a report on the program’s achievements, noting that 33 participants had successfully completed the training.?

Professor Dr.?Wilert?Puriwat?stated, “麻豆国产 is committed to promoting lifelong learning and professional development within Thailand’s business sector.?Chulalongkorn Business School’s ZEN Marketing Program supports sustainable organizational and business development. Entrepreneurs who?participate?in the program gain valuable insights,?enabling them to be opinion?leaders?and apply the knowledge gained to help their organizations grow. As these organizations expand, they create a multiplier effect that generates positive impacts across society —?ultimately benefiting?Thailand’s?economy as a whole.”?

Associate Professor Dr.?Panitharn?Juntongjin Chairman, ZEN Marketing Program
Associate Professor Dr.?Panitharn?Juntongjin
Chairman, ZEN Marketing Program

Associate Professor Dr.?Panitharn?Juntongjin?explained that the program’s?objective?is to enable entrepreneurs and executives to learn sustainable marketing practices inspired by Japanese philosophy, noting that Japan has the largest number of companies that have successfully?operated?for over 100 years. The program’s first?cohort was?a great success, with participants learning deeply from leading experts in both Thailand and Japan. The knowledge gained was particularly relevant amid today’s economic volatility, inspiring entrepreneurs to navigate challenges and drive their businesses through crises.?

Mr.?Thammasak?Jittimaporn Business Consultant and ZEN Marketing graduate
Mr.?Thammasak?Jittimaporn
Business Consultant and ZEN Marketing graduate

Mr.?Thammasak?Jittimaporn, business consultant and ZEN Marketing graduate, said:?“The program enhanced my understanding of the Japanese market and long-term marketing strategies. The essence of ZEN business is about creating simple yet high-quality value and?maintaining?that standard to build lasting relationships with customers. This philosophy can be applied both in daily life and in developing new business strategies.”?

Mr.?Phanthep?Leksakunkamonsiri Board Member, V Beyond Development and Director, Business Development and Product Research at?Sornthong?Soybean Oil
Mr.?Phanthep?Leksakunkamonsiri
Board Member, V Beyond Development and Director, Business Development and Product Research at?Sornthong?Soybean Oil

Mr.?Phanthep?Leksakunkamonsiri, Board Member of V Beyond Development and Director of Business Development and Product Research at?Sornthong?Soybean Oil, remarked:?“The course focuses on deep Japanese business philosophy, emphasizing sustainability over short-term sales. It helped me rediscover my business’s true purpose and apply it toward long-term sustainability. Learning to think through both Eastern and Western perspectives gave me a clearer understanding of my business identity.”?

Mr.?Supawit?Bhasitnirandr Consultant, Lecturer, and Author
Mr.?Supawit?Bhasitnirandr
Consultant, Lecturer, and Author

Mr.?Supawit?Bhasitnirandr, consultant, lecturer, and author, shared:?“I joined the ZEN program out of interest in Japanese culture and to explore?new marketing?dimensions. The course highlights differences between Western and Eastern marketing, particularly why many Japanese companies have endured for over a century. ZEN-style business focuses not on selling products but on selling identity, credibility, and trust, leading to sustainable, long-term partnerships. The insights gained will enhance my future?talks, especially in understanding customer perspectives.”?

Mr.?Kitisak?Suwanwong Managing Director, Hansa-Flex Thailand
Mr.?Kitisak?Suwanwong
Managing Director, Hansa-Flex Thailand

Mr.?Kitisak?Suwanwong, Managing Director of , noted:?“This program matched my needs perfectly — learning how to make a business sustainable through marketing theory, pricing strategies, and more. The instructors, all highly experienced in Japanese business, shared their insights generously, helping clarify sustainable business thinking grounded in Japanese philosophy and customer focus. I plan to apply this knowledge to foster a lasting and sustainable corporate culture.”?

Ms.?Phensiri?Na?Nakornphanom CE, Get Taste Thai Co., Ltd.
Ms.?Phensiri?Na?Nakornphanom
CE, Get Taste Thai Co., Ltd.

Ms.?Phensiri?Na?Nakornphanom, CEO of , commented:?“I joined the ZEN Marketing program because it aligns with my background in marketing from 麻豆国产, where I also completed my master’s and doctoral degrees. The Japanese philosophy taught in the program was particularly intriguing,?revealing how long-standing Japanese companies achieve enduring success.?I learned, for example, about the Japanese concept of?Rinen?— the core philosophy that defines a business regardless of how its products may evolve over time.”?

The ZEN: Marketing Legacy of the Rising Sun program is organized by the Department of Marketing, Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy, 麻豆国产, in collaboration with the . It focuses on Japanese-style sustainable marketing and features:?

  • Lessons from over 20 ZEN Gurus from Thailand and Japan, 
  • Exclusive Dinner Talk Sessions with experts, 
  • An Executive Trip to visit legendary organizations in Japan, 
  • Business Matching opportunities with Japanese companies, and 
  • Peer learning and experience-sharing among leaders from diverse industries. 

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