Dear Agoda colleagues in Thailand:
As noted in the earlier message from our Admin-Support colleagues this evening, given the recent passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Agoda management team has determined that we will not have a Thailand company party in 2017.
For our employees in Thailand, 2017 will be a year for reflection, rather than celebration, a year to consider the legacy of His Majesty and how it can inspire our own actions, as well as the role our company plays to make the world a better place. Travel and the promotion of travel has a positive effect on the world, connecting cultures, supporting diversity, and fostering new ways of thinking and respect for each other, which is more important than ever.
While other countries will proceed with their usual celebrations, in Thailand, we will, in lieu of our usual boisterous celebrations, encourage reflective travel experiences for our Thailand-based staff with a personal gift.
Each employee in Thailand will receive an Agoda gift card at the end of December 2016, valid for a year, in the amount of THB 9,999.99 (in USD equivalent) for their personal use. We hope you will take the opportunity to use the gift card for a really special experience.
In the spirit of giving, something supported by His Majesty throughout his life, each employee will also receive a second gift card in the amount of THB 999.99 (in USD equivalent) for sharing with friends or family in Thailand and hopefully new to Agoda.
You may refer to a short FAQs below for more details.
There will come a time in the not far future for those of us in Thailand to return to our traditional celebrations. In the meantime, have a great experience in 2017 with these gift cards and thank you for your understanding and your contributions.
The Agoda management team