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Siam Paragon Celebrates Pride Month with Bangkok Pride
Published on 23/05/2024
» To mark Pride Month and Thailand’s milestone of being the first Southeast Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage, Siam Paragon, a top-of-mind ‘global destination’ for Thais and international visitors, in collaboration with Bangkok Pride, proudly supports and empowers Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion with a series of events themed "The Celebration: Right to Love," from 31 May – 4 June 2024.
RS MULTI X to extraordinarily celebrate the Pride Month PRIDE NATION SAMUI INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
Published on 20/05/2024
» The upcoming most fabulous festival for all prides in Southeast Asia will turn Koh Samui into PRIDEradise this June.
MINT Q1 Profits Surge to THB 1,146M
Published on 15/05/2024
» Minor International Public Company Limited (“MINT”) on May 14, 2024, announced its first quarter 2024 financial results, posting a net profit of THB 1,146 million in 1Q24 notwithstanding 1Q being the low season for its most significant contributor, its European hotel business. This profit represented a significant improvement from a THB 976 million loss in 1Q23 and was attributable to stronger performance across all business units as well as favourable foreign exchange movements. At the core level, MINT recorded a core net loss of THB 352 million in 1Q24 (due to aforementioned seasonality of the European hotel business), representing a 46% improvement (less loss) from a core net loss of THB 647 million in 1Q23. MINT’s hotel and restaurant businesses both reported robust financial performance in 1Q24 from continued rising demand, which enabled the Company to implement strategic dynamic pricing, drive increased dine-in traffic and lock in further cost optimisation. Minor Hotels Thailand, Minor Hotels Australia and Minor Food all saw double-digit year-on-year growth. Meanwhile, Minor Hotels Europe and the Americas outperformed expectations by narrowing their y-y quarterly losses.
Traceability Tech Helps Combat Dust Pollution
Published on 13/05/2024
» Bangkok Produce Merchandising Public Company Limited, a sustainable supplier of feed corn to Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods), operates a Traceability Operations Room equipped with real-time satellite imagery data to identify and monitor hotspots in corn plantation plots daily. The aim is to eliminate crop burning within its corn supply chain, ensuring that the company sources feed raw material from areas committed to zero-burn practices. This endeavour aligns with the government's efforts to combat PM 2.5 pollution.
Anutin Pushes for Phuket Water Pipeline Project
Published on 10/05/2024
» The Ministry of Interior, led by Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, along with Deputy Minister Chada Thaised and Pornpoth Penpas, Director General of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA), conducted a site survey to monitor drought resolution efforts at the PWA Phuket Branch. The PWA was instructed to expedite the water pipeline project in Phuket to ensure water security for consumption in the tourist towns on the Andaman coast, focusing on the Bang Niao Dam Reservoir. Additionally, a low-pressure raw water pumping plant at Klong Je Ta, Sri Sunthon Subdistrict, Thalang District, Phuket Province, was built on 9 May 2024.
IRPC Profits Soar, Targets Euro 5 Diesel Sales
Published on 08/05/2024
» IRPC Public Company Limited has reported a first-quarter profit of 1,545 million baht, attributed to an increased market share of specialty products in line with its strategic plan. For the second quarter of 2024, the company aims to aggressively sell Euro 5 diesel to meet rising domestic demand.
PWA and DDPM Renew Pact to Combat Drought
Published on 28/03/2024
» The Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA), led by Chakapong Kamchan, Deputy Governor (Operation 2) and Acting Governor, along with the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), Ministry of Interior, Thailand, led by Chaiwat Chuntirapong, Director-General of the DDPM, have jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the third consecutive year. This agreement aims to address drought-related issues and ensure the provision of raw water for public water supply services. The signing ceremony occurred on 27 March 2024, at the PWA headquarters in Laksi District, Bangkok. Chakapong Kamchan highlighted PWA's dedication to providing clean and safe tap water that meets public consumption standards and its preparedness to effectively manage drought crises. The PWA actively monitors water situations and anticipates shortages, particularly at Branch 234.
MEA Prepares for Summer Surge in Electricity Demand
Published on 26/03/2024
» The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) has announced that the highest electricity demand in 2024 is anticipated to reach 9,934.25 megawatts, marking an increase of 0.1 percent. In response, the MEA is gearing up to address this rise in power consumption through the deployment of advanced technologies and SCADA systems. Additionally, they are providing advice on how to save money on electricity bills during summer by following the "turn off, adjust, disconnect, replace" principles for safe electricity use.
"Taste of Thailand" Afternoon Tea at Shangri-La Bangkok
Published on 25/03/2024
» Experience the distinctive taste and flavours of Thai fruits, reimagined by Executive Pastry Chef Alex Hekimov for this season's Afternoon Tea. Delight in a variety of sweet and savoury treats that showcase Thailand’s most coveted fruits, from the refreshing zesty Mango Choux to the creamy Durian Cheesecake Roll.
Savor Ayutthaya River Prawns at Salathip
Published on 21/03/2024
» Salathip's Thai Chef de Cuisine, Yanavit Theerasomboonkun, crafts irresistible dishes that perfectly capture the essence of the season, available for dinner from April 1 to June 30, 2024, from 6pm to 10pm.