Gulf Wins Six HR Awards, Named Top Asia Workplace Again

Gulf Development Public Company Limited (GULF) has received six HR awards from two leading national and regional award programs. The accolades span key dimensions of the workplace, from fostering an inclusive and equitable environment and advancing sustainability to developing future-ready skills and harnessing technology and AI to enhance HR management. Together, the recognition reflects GULF’s people‑centric approach to growth and its commitment to creating a workplace where employees are empowered to grow, realize their full potential, and contribute to the company’s long‑term success.

The achievements comprise five awards at the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2026, organized by HR Asia, a leading human resources publication in Asia. GULF was named Best Company to Work for in Asia for the third consecutive year, alongside four category awards for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Sustainable Workplace, Tech Empowerment, and People Transformation. GULF also received the Excellence in Use of HR Tech (Bronze) award at the HR Excellence Awards 2026 Thailand, organized by Human Resources Online, a leading HR media and platform in Asia. Collectively, the accolades underscore GULF’s integrated approach to people management, bringing together organizational culture, people development, sustainability, and technology to build a future‑ready workplace.

The Best Company to Work for in Asia award recognizes outstanding organizations in the region based on their organizational culture, workplace environment, and commitment to supporting employees’ sustainable growth. The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion award reflects GULF’s commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organization, while the Sustainable Workplace award recognizes its approach to people management in line with the Group’s commitment to sustainable business practices.

As part of its efforts to prepare both its people and the organization for the future, GULF received the People Transformation award for the first time, recognizing its approach to building future‑ready capabilities through upskilling and reskilling initiatives that equip employees for change in the digital era. Meanwhile, the Tech Empowerment and Excellence in Use of HR Tech (Bronze) awards from the two platforms reinforce a shared direction in leveraging digital technologies and AI across HR management. These technologies are being applied to improve operational efficiency, enhance the employee experience, and support management decision‑making, enabling the HR function to play an increasingly important role in supporting GULF’s business strategy and growth. GULF previously received the Excellence in Talent Acquisition award from the HR Excellence Awards in 2022.

Ms. Urapa Swangridht, Chief People Officer, GULF, said, “We are proud that GULF has received six awards across two leading HR platforms this year, reflecting our commitment to developing both our organization and our people in a comprehensive manner.