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Asian shares retreat on China weakness
Business, Published on 18/05/2024
» RECAP: Stocks in Asia fell yesterday after data from China showed fresh economic weakness and traders reassessed the path forward for US interest rates.
Schools given go-ahead to make uniforms optional
Online Reporters, Published on 17/05/2024
» Schools will be allowed to choose whether to require students to wear uniforms in another surprising initiative from Education Minister Permpoon Chidchob after his toilets-for-all policy.
Your horoscope for May 17-23
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 17/05/2024
» Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.
Food Industry Innovation and Opportunity at THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2024: Global Reach, Regional Expertise, Local Partnership
Published on 17/05/2024
» THAIFEX - Anuga Asia returns to Thailand this May 28th to June 1st at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok. The 2024 edition of Asia Pacific’s premier food and beverage (F&B) trade exhibition promises visitors a sweeping array of flavors, cutting-edge technology and indispensable solutions on display by more than 3,000 suppliers from the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, providing F&B businesses with a one-stop resource to help meet ever-growing and rapidly evolving consumer demand for foods with added benefits.
Thai rice prices at 3-month peak
Published on 16/05/2024
» Export prices for Thai rice rose to a more than three-month peak this week, bolstered by thin supplies and strong demand, while rates for top exporter India remained steady due to lacklustre demand.
CP LAND Wins Asia’s Best Social Media Advertising Campaign
Published on 15/05/2024
» C.P. LAND Public Company Limited (CP LAND), Thailand’s pioneering property developer, has secured a Silver Winner Award in the Best Social Media Advertising Campaign category for its "Happiness is all Around" campaign at the Hashtag Asia Awards 2024 held in Singapore. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding social media showcases that inspire trending currents and online phenomena. The campaign, launched in collaboration with the agency ‘Youngsanti’, highlights CP LAND’s success in digital marketing.
Men in costumes at temple start trend
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/05/2024
» Temples and palaces in Bangkok have seen more Asian tourists dressing in Thai costumes, with a recent viral video clip showing male travellers dressed in female clothing.
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.
Costumes at temples ignites trend
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/05/2024
» Temples and palaces in Bangkok have attracted more foreign visitors, bolstered by the rising popularity of dressing in Thai costumes among Asian tourists, with a recent viral video clip showing groups of male travellers dressed in female attire.
Platinum Invites You to Show “Fresh Idea” with “Fresh Fashion”
Published on 13/05/2024
» Mrs. Suthita Bhirombhakdi, Executive Vice President of The Platinum Group Public Company Limited, stated that, as ASEAN’s leading fashion shopping centre for wholesale and retail, Platinum Fashion Mall offers fashion products that are always fresh and up to date, winning the hearts of both Thai and foreign customers for a long time. At the end of 2023, the “Platinum PROUD” campaign was launched to celebrate the 18th anniversary, emphasising the brand refresh under the concept of “Platinum Bringing Fresh Fashion to You” through viral videos on social media channels. The campaign has received positive feedback, with many influencers, KOLs, and shoppers showing interest in using the service, creating looks, and sharing their fun shopping experiences.