{"id":2852,"date":"2026-06-30T14:55:49","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T07:55:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vichaivej.com\/sustainability\/?post_type=governance&#038;p=2852"},"modified":"2026-07-21T10:33:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T03:33:24","slug":"supplier-code-of-conduct","status":"publish","type":"governance","link":"https:\/\/www.vichaivej.com\/sustainability\/en\/governance\/suppliers-sustainable-procurement\/supplier-code-of-conduct\/","title":{"rendered":"Supplier Code of Conduct"},"content":{"rendered":"<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vichaivej\u00a0International Hospital Group\u2019s Supplier Code of Conduct sets clear expectations for ethical, transparent, and accountable business practices across the value chain, covering legal compliance, anti-corruption, data protection, human rights, quality, and responsible conduct.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Group places strong emphasis on working with suppliers\u00a0on the basis of\u00a0integrity, transparency, and shared responsibility across the value chain.\u00a0It has therefore\u00a0established\u00a0a\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Supplier Code of Conduct<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0as a framework for ethical, accountable, and sustainable business relationships.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">This Code serves as a guiding framework for all suppliers doing business with the Group, including subcontractors and parties involved in procurement-related activities. The organization expects suppliers\u2019 management, employees, and relevant personnel to\u00a0comply with\u00a0these standards consistently.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key Expectations for Suppliers<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Group expects suppliers to\u00a0operate\u00a0in line with the following principles:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Conduct business with integrity, transparency, and good corporate governance\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Comply strictly with all applicable laws, regulations, and requirements\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Avoid all forms of corruption, bribery, and unfair competition\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prevent and\u00a0disclose\u00a0conflicts of interest appropriately\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Protect confidential information, respect personal data, and\u00a0maintain\u00a0cybersecurity safeguards\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Deliver products and services that meet agreed quality, safety, and performance standards\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Respect human rights, uphold fair labor practices, and act responsibly toward society and the environment\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Governance and Ongoing Monitoring<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The organization believes that\u00a0a Supplier\u00a0Code of Conduct should not\u00a0remain\u00a0a policy statement alone. It is therefore embedded into supplier\u00a0selection, procurement processes, and ongoing supplier monitoring. In addition to product and service quality, the Group considers broader governance expectations, environmental standards, and responsible business conduct.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Group also promotes Green Procurement principles and encourages suppliers to\u00a0operate\u00a0on the basis of\u00a0fairness, transparency, and responsibility, helping strengthen long-term standards across the value chain.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Complaints and Whistleblowing<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">If suppliers\u00a0identify\u00a0conduct that may be inconsistent with the Supplier Code of Conduct, they may raise concerns through the Group\u2019s designated complaint and whistleblowing channels. The Group is committed to protecting whistleblowers and ensuring that all matters are reviewed in\u00a0an appropriate, transparent, and fair manner as part of responsible supplier governance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Read the Full Supplier Code of Conduct<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vichaivej.com\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PL-VIH-GLD-013-\u0e08\u0e23\u0e23\u0e22\u0e32\u0e1a\u0e23\u0e23\u0e13\u0e18\u0e38\u0e23\u0e01\u0e34\u0e08\u0e2a\u0e33\u0e2b\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e04\u0e39\u0e48\u0e04\u0e49\u0e32-1.pdf\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Click to view the full Supplier Code of Conduct<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Supplier Code of Conduct reflects the Group\u2019s commitment to building supplier relationships that are transparent, fair, and sustainable. It emphasizes business ethics, legal compliance, quality and safety, data protection, human rights, and environmental and social responsibility\u00a0in order to\u00a0strengthen standards across the value chain over the long term.<\/span>","protected":false},"parent":2273,"menu_order":1,"template":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vichaivej.com\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/governance\/2852"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vichaivej.com\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/governance"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vichaivej.com\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/governance"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.vichaivej.com\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/governance\/2852\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3219,"href":"https:\/\/www.vichaivej.com\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/governance\/2852\/revisions\/3219"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vichaivej.com\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/governance\/2273"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vichaivej.com\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2852"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}