AkzoNobel backs Nonthaburi’s cultural heritage and economic growth
Akzo Nobel Paints (Thailand) Ltd., the leading global paints and coatings company and maker of Dulux, through its Let’s Colour programme, has partnered with Nonthaburi Municipality to restore old buildings and preserve the area’s cultural landscape as part of “Nakhon Non Ngamta’.
On this auspicious occasion to celebrate His Majesty the King's 72nd birthday, Nonthaburi Pier, the clock tower and the skywalk bridge on Prachachart Road are being restored to preserve its uniqueness, beauty and cultural heritage; at the same time supporting economic opportunities for local residents as an important tourist attraction.
The Mayor of Nonthaburi, Somnuek Thanadechakul, said, “We initiated 'Nakhon Nonthaburi, celebrating the 72nd anniversary of the King’ as a project to restore old buildings in the area. The area at Pracharat Road - Tha Nam Non holds great value and importance to Nonthaburi and we want to retain its beauty, uniqueness and cultural heritage by restoring buildings around Nonthaburi Pier and Pracharat Road.”
118 booths and awnings of vendors in the fresh market were painted in yellow, cream, warm and cool tones. In addition, the skywalk bridge was painted in seven rainbow colours.
To integrate cooperation between the public and private sectors, the municipality arranged for the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with paint manufacturers and distributors and sustainable construction materials to support the restoration project.
“We are very pleased that AkzoNobel has joined us to support the restoration project around Nonthaburi Pier, the clock tower and the bridge, demonstrating its commitment to local communities,” added Somnuek.
“It’s a privilege to join this project in honour of His Majesty the King,” says Chaiyan Jarturuntanont, Commercial Head of AkzoNobel Thailand. “We are supporting the restoration with 3,400 square meters of Dulux paint and a team of more than 60 volunteers who are helping to add colour to long-standing commercial buildings and restoring them to their unique beauty.”
Continues Chaiyan, “Nonthaburi Pier, the economic centre of the area and an important transportation hub that connects Nonthaburi and Bangkok, is now looking brighter than ever. Its commercial buildings are resplendent in alternating shades of yellow, while the landmark clock tower and seven-coloured skywalk bridge stands out, inviting visitors to this alluring destination. All through the transformative power of paint.”
In Thailand, Let's Colour program has helped refreshed many important sites including public places like Wat Arun, Museum Siam, Rommanee Thung Si Kan Park, as well as the foundation for the Disabled Under the Royal Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Srinagarindra Boromarajonani, schools, temples and various government offices.
So far, 3,059 Let’s Colour projects have transformed lives, uplifted communities, changed behaviours and made living spaces more fun, liveable and enjoyable for over 103 million people in 52 countries. They have been participated by about 17,600 volunteers and consumed 2.2 million litres of paint.
