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UOB Thailand appoints Mr Richard Maloney as its new Chief Executive Officer
Published on 11/06/2024
» UOB Thailand announced June 11, 2024, that Mr Richard Maloney has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 July 2024. He will succeed Mr Tan Choon Hin, who will relinquish the position after leading UOB Thailand since 2016. Mr Tan will return to Singapore and take on a new role as Deputy Head of Group Governance, Risk and Compliance. Ms Vira-Anong C Phutrakul will be appointed as Head, Wholesale Banking and Deputy CEO of UOB Thailand.
Bunge and CP Foods Launch Blockchain for Deforestation-Free Soy
Published on 11/06/2024
» Bunge (NYSE: BG), a leading agribusiness and food company, and Bangkok Produce Merchandising Public Company Limited (BKP), a subsidiary of Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CPF or CP Foods), a world leader in food, jointly tested a traceability platform using blockchain technology for sustainable soy. To date, three shipments totalling 185,000 metric tonnes of deforestation-free soybean meal have been loaded in Brazil and are headed to Thailand, allowing CP Foods to trace the soybeans from farm origin, processing, transportation, to delivery at destination. Three additional ships carrying another 180,000 metric tonnes of soybean meal are expected for shipment by July 2024.
ThaidateVIP: Your Safe, Joyful International Dating Hub
Published on 05/06/2024
» With a promise to create a “joyful, safe and easy-to-use dating environment and liberated social space” for anyone seeking to meet international dates, ThaidateVIP is an elegant, fun advanced dating platform which connects Thai residents to foreigners inside and outside of Thailand. A creation by dating app and website operator, Rencontre Internationale, ThaidateVIP seeks to serve users as ‘the platform of choice’ for anyone looking for exciting new dating experiences in a protected, safe and well-moderated space; a digital community where users are in-control of their data, pictures, profile, stories and dating encounters.
Youth Gambling Targeted: Foundation Fights Back
Published on 04/06/2024
» The "Stop Gambling" Foundation, in collaboration with the Thai Health Promotion Foundation has launched a groundbreaking campaign to combat the rise of online gambling among Thai youth. Recent data has revealed that over 3 million Thai youths are involved in online gambling, with more than 1.4 million at risk of the gambling addiction. This has led to an excess of associated problems, especially during their school break, when they have more free time, increasing their likelihood of engaging in online gambling.
PTT Triumphs with Seven Asian Excellence Awards
Published on 01/06/2024
» PTT Plc achieved a remarkable feat by securing seven Asian Excellence Awards, the most wins by any Thai company, underscoring its global leadership and excellence in corporate governance.
AEROTHAI Confirms Readiness and Capacity to Become Aviation Hub
Published on 27/05/2024
» AEROTHAI has confirmed its readiness to provide air navigation services in both normal and emergency situations, reaffirming its goal to drive Thailand to become an aviation hub.
Bangchak Champions ESG and Decarbonisation at Argus Asia 2024
Published on 21/05/2024
» Gloyta Nathalang, Acting Senior Executive Vice President of Sustainability Management and Corporate Communications at Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited, recently participated in a fireside chat with Adam Nye, an executive at Argus Media, during the Argus Asia Carbon Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The discussion centred on "Navigating Corporate Stewardship – Advancing ESG Initiatives and Achieving Decarbonisation Goals in the VCM". Argus Media specialises in presenting and analysing energy and commodity market data.
Thai Companies Slow to Adopt AI Technologies
Published on 21/05/2024
» Although Thailand ranked nearly top among 21 nations surveyed recently where 'excitement' about artificial intelligence (AI) was rife, the adoption of this game-changing technology, especially by companies in the country, is quite lacklustre. A recent study by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has found that consumers in emerging markets, including Thailand, are generally among those who are particularly open to and excited about AI, particularly Generative AI (GenAI), indicating a higher likelihood of consumers adopting AI more in their daily lives.
TAI and RX Tradex Host Automotive Summit 2024
Published on 17/05/2024
» Thailand Automotive Institute (TAI) in collaboration with RX Tradex is driving forward to transform the automobile industry in tackling the massive transformation towards innovative automobiles for sustainability, following the emerging growth trend seen by over 100,000 EV registrations in Thailand. Hosting as the exchange stage for new technology learning and automobile updates, the annual “Automotive Summit 2024” will be held during 19-20 June 2024 alongside the “Automotive Manufacturing” forum, part of the “Manufacturing Expo” hosted from 19-22 June 2024 at Bitec.
Greenmoons and Laiye Unveil Smart Automation in Thailand
Published on 17/05/2024
» Greenmoons Co., Ltd., a leading startup specialising in digital transformation and web and app development, has now partnered with Laiye to introduce Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technology to the Thai market. Laiye, globally renowned for AI automation, excels in integrating robotic systems with intelligent automation (RPA+AI). This collaboration aims to transform Thai businesses into the digital age.