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China's Buddha artisans carve out a living from dying trade
AFP, Published on 19/01/2026
» SUZHOU, China - In a dimly lit workshop in eastern China, craftsman Zhang measured and shaped a block of wood into a foot as dozens of half-completed life-sized Buddha statues looked on silently.
Chinese woman bound, robbed, left in crashed Mercedes
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/01/2026
» A Chinese woman found wrapped in adhesive tape inside a crashed Mercedes-Benz at the back of a Pattaya housing estate told police she had been lured there and robbed.
Arrest warrant for Chinese man after compatriot robbed in Pattaya
Published on 12/01/2026
» CHON BURI - The Pattaya Provincial Court has issued an arrest warrant for a Chinese man suspected of tying up and robbing a Chinese property broker in her Mercedes-Benz at a housing estate on Sunday night.
Chinese woman bound, robbed, left in crashed Mercedes
Published on 12/01/2026
» PATTAYA - A Chinese woman found wrapped in adhesive tape inside a crashed Mercedes-Benz at the back of a housing estate told police she had been lured there and robbed.
Siam Paragon introduces NEXTOPIA to the world
Published on 28/11/2025
» Siam Paragon, one of the world’s most visited destinations, continues to hold its place as a top-of-mind landmark, consistently delivering experiences that go beyond expectations. Over the past two decades, the iconic retail hub has pioneered new destination concepts and set remarkable industry benchmarks. Its latest milestone is the launch of NEXTOPIA: Prototype for the World of Tomorrow — an unprecedented future-focused realm created in collaboration with leading innovation partners, business alliances, communities, and the Friends of NEXTOPIA network. Designed to welcome everyone to “Join us in the Making of a Better World,” NEXTOPIA aims to enhance quality of life and meaningful happiness in every dimension. This achievement reinforces the success of Siam Piwat’s global destination development strategy and clearly demonstrates Thailand’s creative capabilities on the world stage.
Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week 2025 Opens with a Historic Celebration
Published on 25/09/2025
» Siam Paragon reaffirms its position as Thailand’s premier luxury watch destination, showcasing the country’s most extensive collection of world-class watch brands. With a commitment to establishing Thailand as the emerging “hub of horological culture” in Southeast Asia, the iconic lifestyle destination hosted an exclusive celebration — Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week: Opening Ceremony.
Live it up at Rava Beach Club
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/08/2025
» Having turned 30 last year, Banyan Tree Phuket entices guests with a new offering as well as upgrades on old favourites.
China to have 300,000 driverless taxis
South China Morning Post, Published on 29/08/2025
» SHANGHAI — China is likely to see 300,000 driverless cabs operate in its four top-tier cities as early as 2030, buoyed by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and its highly competitive electric vehicle (EV) sector, UBS said on Thursday.
Unlimited excellence
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 04/07/2025
» Like the new-generation World Time released last year, the Quadruple Complication is now available to a wider audience as it enters Patek Philippe's current collection. Both were initially limited editions unveiled at the Patek Philippe Watch Art Grand Exhibition held in Tokyo, in June 2023.
CP AXTRA Wins Six Honours at Retail Asia Awards
Published on 11/06/2025
» Bangkok, 11 June 2025 – CP AXTRA Public Company Limited, an operator of Asia’s leading wholesaler and retailer “Makro – Lotus’s”, has reaffirmed its position as a leader in Thailand’s wholesale and retail industry by winning six awards at the Retail Asia Awards 2025. These accolades highlight the company’s exceptional capabilities, creativity, and unwavering commitment to sustainable development – spanning technology, marketing strategies, customer experiences enhancement, and socially responsible business practices with a dedication to deliver value to customers and all stakeholders. The awards received by CP AXTRA are as follows: