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Monchhichi Christmas Town Debuts in Bangkok
Published on 04/12/2025
» A magical new festive attraction has arrived in Bangkok as The Mall Lifestore Bangkapi partners with Japan’s Sekiguchi Co., Ltd.—the creator of the beloved global character Monchhichi—to unveil MONCHHICHI CHRISTMAS TOWN, the first experience of its kind in Southeast Asia. Designed to elevate the city’s role as the Festive Capital of Asia and captivate both Thai and international visitors, the event runs from 4 December 2025 to 4 January 2026 at M Grand Hall, G Floor, offering a brand-new way to celebrate the year-end season.
TCG invests 3.5 billion baht in an offer to buy MUO.
Published on 04/12/2025
» TCG Social Media Group has announced its preparedness to acquire the rights to the Miss Universe Organization (MUO), backed by international investors, while also providing an update on its ongoing dispute with JKN Global Group Public Company Limited and the rehabilitation of its business and production facilities.
CP AXTRA Leads Zero-Waste Transformation in Retail
Published on 04/12/2025
» Reinforcing its ambition to achieve Zero Waste to Landfill by 2030, CP AXTRA Public Company Limited — operator of the “Makro–Lotus’s” wholesale–retail business — has showcased strong progress in comprehensive waste management across its supply chain at the Sustainability Forum 2026: SHIFT FORWARD – OVERCOMING CHALLENGES. The company reported that in 2025 its flagship “AXTRA Zero Waste” programme reduced 31,755 tonnes of waste sent to landfills and generated over THB 79 million in economic value for local communities and Thai farmers through resource recovery, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable value creation and the belief that sustainability is the organisation’s core foundation.
GC Strengthens Capital with Hybrid Debenture Success
Published on 04/12/2025
» A major step in capital strengthening has been achieved as PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC), the chemical flagship of PTT Group and a global leader in the sector, successfully completed the issuance of its new subordinated hybrid debentures with a total offering size of THB 10,000 million. The strong demand from investors underscores confidence in GC’s financial position and long-term growth potential, while the funding will further support the company’s strategic shift toward High Value–Low Carbon business expansion.
MEA sends volunteer convoy to restore southern power
Published on 04/12/2025
» A major relief effort is now under way to help flood-affected communities in the South, as the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) mobilises volunteer technicians to restore power systems and ensure public safety. The initiative was formally launched on 4 December 2025, when Deputy Governor Mr Pisanu Tantitavorn presided over a send-off ceremony at MEA’s Klong Toey headquarters, joined by senior executives and staff who came together to encourage the mission team before their departure.
Digital Partnership Powers Thailand’s Clean Energy Future
Published on 04/12/2025
» Global Power Synergy Public Company Limited (GPSC), through its wholly owned subsidiary Combined Heat and Power Producing Co., Ltd. (CHPP) — a key provider of innovative clean energy solutions within the GPSC group — has reinforced its commitment to sustainable growth through a strategic collaboration with Polytechnology Co., Ltd., an authorised distributor of Huawei Digital Power solutions, and Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a global leader in smart energy technologies.
Macron seeks Xi’s support on Ukraine, calls for China investment
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/12/2025
» BEIJING — French President Emmanuel Macron sought Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s help in ending the war in Ukraine and urged Beijing to boost investment in France, as both sides look to rebalance their economic ties.
Japan, Vietnam agree to advance security cooperation amid China's rise
Kyodo News, Published on 04/12/2025
» KYODO — Japan and Vietnam agreed in high-level talks Thursday to give shape to security cooperation under their strategic partnership, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said, amid China's growing assertiveness in the South and East China seas.
Supply concerns push Thai rice prices to 4-month peak
Reuters, Published on 04/12/2025
» Thailand's rice prices climbed to a multi-month high this week on supply concerns over flooding in the south, while both Indian and Vietnamese rates slipped to near one-month lows.
Samsung tops Thai smartphone market in Q3 with 24% share
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 04/12/2025
» Samsung claimed No. 1 position in Thailand’s smartphone shipments for the third quarter of 2025, securing a dominant 24% market share.