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IRPC Secures 5 Billion Baht Sustainability Loan
Published on 14/06/2024
» Somrudee Charoenkrongsakul, Acting Senior Manager of Treasury, representing IRPC Public Company Limited (IRPC), received a 5 billion Baht sustainability loan from Papakorn Ratanaseth, Deputy Director of Government Savings Bank (GSB). This marks the first instance of a bank incorporating ESG scores in its lending decisions, favouring businesses with positive environmental impacts and promoting green finance. IRPC received an excellent ESG score due to its responsible business practices towards society, communities, and the environment. The loan will be used to invest in refinery efficiency improvements and upgrade diesel quality to Euro 5 standards, reducing pollution and PM 2.5 emissions, aligning with the company's Eco Factory policy.
Alliance Laundry Systems Celebrates Five Years of Unrivaled Success in Thailand
Published on 13/06/2024
» Alliance Laundry Systems (ALS), the world's leading commercial laundry manufacturer, celebrated a significant milestone as it marked its five-year anniversary of its Manufacturing Plant in Thailand.
Hylife Group Celebrates Grand Opening of their New Headquarters, Signaling Growth and Innovation
Published on 11/06/2024
» Hylife Group marked a new chapter on the 7th of June with the grand opening of its state-of-the-art headquarters in Hang Dong District, Chiang Mai. Led by Group CEO Mr. Shubhodeep Das, the event welcomed over five hundred guests, including board members, employees, and business partners from Thailand and international markets like Singapore, Korea, Australia, and India. This move signifies Hylife's commitment to continued growth and providing exceptional service.
Thai Union Volunteers Remove 11 Tons of Trash
Published on 11/06/2024
» Over 470 Thai Union employees from Thailand, the U.S., Africa, and Europe united on World Oceans Day, collecting over 11 tons of trash to support the Company’s goal of diverting 1,500 tons of ocean-bound plastic by 2030. Volunteers from nine locations across four continents participated in the clean-up efforts.
GSB Grants 48 Billion Baht on ESG Scores
Published on 30/05/2024
» Government Savings Bank, led by Paphakorn Ratanasate, Senior Executive Vice President, stated, “Government Savings Bank has adhered to our commitment as a Social Bank, proceeding with sustainable operations covering environment, society, and governance aspects through Green Finance. For the first time, the banking business has engaged an organisation's ESG Score as part of the credit loan approval process. Large-sized business customers are our preliminary group for GSB to enable credit approval alongside special interest rate reduction conditions for organisations accredited with a good ESG score by operating businesses focused on society, community, and environment.”
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.
First 5G Factory in Southeast Asia Launched
Published on 10/05/2024
» Midea, AIS, China Unicom, and Huawei have jointly built the first 5G fully connected factory in Southeast Asia, setting a new standard for smart manufacturing in Thailand at the forefront of innovation. This collaboration marks a new step in ushering in the 5G era, enhancing efficiency, safety, and automation in complicated production processes.
FPT Reports Strong H1 Performance with THB 6.5 Billion Revenue
Published on 09/05/2024
» Frasers Property (Thailand) Public Company Limited, or “FPT,” Thailand's first integrated real estate leader, disclosed its first half of FY2024 performance (October 2023 – March 2024), reporting total revenue of THB 6,591 million and net profit of THB 487 million. For 2QFY2024 performance (January – March 2024), the company generated total revenue of THB 3,524 million and net profit of THB 165 million. Despite macroeconomic challenges, the residential business continues to progress as planned, with four new projects set to launch in the second half of the year, alongside an adjustment in strategic plans. The industrial and commercial portfolio showed continuous revenue growth with occupancy rates reaching 86% and 92%, respectively.
PLUS Exploration Launches Thailand's First Metal Plant
Published on 23/04/2024
» PLUS Exploration Co., Ltd., a leading company providing integrated technical service in oil & gas, petrochemicals, and power plants, has been operating in Thailand for over 15 years. The company is primarily engaged in distributing catalyst chemicals and process equipment used in oil refineries and petrochemical plants. The company is led by Mr. Sittichai Talapnak as Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Nadkrita Kulsirithanakorn as Executive Vice President of Communications, Mr. Ekapong Ekalap as Vice President of Project Management, and Ms. Sasiwimol Prasatthong as Vice President of Recycling & Waste Treatment. They recently participated in a signing ceremony for a joint venture capital agreement with Mr. Shen Xian Hua, General Manager of Hualong Limited, Mr. Su Yang, Director of Symo Development Limited, and Mr. Shen Hanyu, Director of H.Y. Resources Technology (HK) Limited, on 9 April 2024. The purpose of the agreement is to establish Thailand's first base metal production plant from spent catalysts.
SISTAM 2024: Elevating Industrial Safety with AI
Published on 18/04/2024
» In a landmark collaboration, the Faculty of Engineering at Chulalongkorn University, alongside 17 leading organisations including the exhibition organiser Exposis, the Technology Promotion Association (Thailand-Japan), and the Thai Institute of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry (TIChE), is set to present 'SISTAM 2024' - Smart Industrial Safety & Technology for Advanced Maintenance. This premier event is poised to be Thailand's most comprehensive exhibition and conference on safety and advanced maintenance technology, scheduled for 26 and 27 September 2024 at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC).