Mr. Chaipatch Sawostikul, Managing Director of Nanyang Industry Co., Ltd., revealed that Nanyang understands that every baht matters during the back-to-school season. Even though production costs have increased, Nanyang is maintaining prices during this back-to-school period to avoid burdening parents. He reaffirmed the use of 100% genuine Thai-made rubber, a key component of the durability standard that consumers have trusted for a long time. In production, Nanyang prioritizes maintaining the quality of its shoes and adhering to the Thai Industrial Standard for Canvas Shoes (TIS 132-2564), the first and only canvas shoe brand to receive this certification. This ensures consumers receive safe, comfortable, durable, and long-lasting shoes. We believe that delivering quality products at reasonable prices is a crucial duty and responsibility that Thai manufacturers must fulfill for Thai families, especially during this crisis.

Regarding products, in addition to the flagship Nanyang 205-S green-soled canvas shoe, starting at 340 baht, Nanyang is offering an additional “budget-friendly” option for parents with the Superstar canvas shoe model, developed to meet the need for value for money. Distinguished by its wider shoe design, these shoes offer increased lightness and comfort. Made from natural rubber with a durable and grippy lightning-patterned outsole, they are suitable for school, general use, and daily activities. Available starting at just 270 baht. Meanwhile, for elementary school students, the Nanyang Have Fun model features a laceless design, reducing germ contact. It emphasizes convenience, cleanliness, and fun because it's laceless, while offering softness, lightness, and excellent shock absorption with its Spring Soft Support? sole for enhanced comfort with every step. This caters to modern families seeking quality, value, and comfort, priced at 320 baht.

In addition to freezing prices on school shoes, Nanyang is also launching a unique new initiative: the "Nanyang Borrowing Box" project. This model addresses the problem of Thai students having inadequate shoes. School "Nanyang Borrowing Boxes" will have Nanyang canvas shoes available for students to borrow for free in emergencies. The project also invites generous adults to participate by donating Nanyang Borrowing Boxes to schools nationwide. Dr. Chakrapol Chantavimol, Managing Director of Nanyang Marketing Co., Ltd., explained the origin of the "Nanyang Borrowing Box," stating that they observed Thai students having bad days... Because shoes mistreat me—for example, not drying in time after washing, suddenly being returned, being worn out and unusable, accidentally wearing the wrong color, buying the wrong size, and many other things that prevent me from fully enjoying my shoes. That's why Nanyang is determined not to let shoes be the reason for a bad day. We want to see shoes that are ready to use and walk alongside everyone. Even though it's a small thing, that day might be the most important day of someone's life.

Currently, the "Nanyang Borrowing Box" project—borrowing Nanyang shoes to wear to the fullest—has gained widespread attention with hundreds of schools registered to participate nationwide. This reflects that these small problems still need to be addressed and may be a part of developing the nation's future in another way. Nanyang has piloted the project in 10 selected schools to provide "Nanyang Borrowing Boxes" to help eliminate the many problems that prevent us from fully enjoying our shoes.

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