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Toy Expo kicks off at CentralWorld
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 03/04/2025
» 'Hero vs Monster" is the theme of Thailand Toy Expo 2025, which kicks off today and runs until Sunday across a space of over 5,000m² at CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Road.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: March 28-April 3
Guru, Published on 28/03/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Central Pattaya hosts Pop Mart pop-up
Business, Published on 31/01/2025
» Central Pattana Plc (CPN) has teamed up with Pop Mart, a global manufacturer and distributor of art toys from China, to launch Pop Mart's first pop-up store outside Bangkok at Central Pattaya shopping mall.
Labubu fever
Life, Published on 31/07/2024
» After Blackpink's Lisa posted a photo holding a Labubu Macaron on Instagram, the products became very popular. Sales of Labubu skyrocketed and quickly sold out in Thailand. With its overwhelming popularity, Pop Mart decided to launch Pop Mart Concept Store @ Megabangna, featuring Labubu as the main theme for the first time outside China. This store is also the largest in Southeast Asia with its new premium street design, blending luxury, simplicity and coolness all in one place.
We can always live in a dollhouse
Roger Crutchley, Published on 07/07/2024
» Thai tourism authorities are always quick to make the most of any new fad, which might explain the appearance of a life-sized Labubu doll on the front page of the Bangkok Post this week. Apparently, the mascot is part of a promotion to attract Chinese tourists. I confess to not knowing anything about the Labubu craze although the Post's doll correspondent informs me the designer doll is a "kind-hearted monster with pointed ears and serrated teeth". Hmmm.
Charity and collectables
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/06/2024
» As a regular blood donor, Siriporn Plangchatuk, country general manager of Pop Mart Thailand, learned from the National Blood Center, Thai Red Cross Society that during the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of blood donors dropped from 24% to just 11%. This shortage forced many patients to postpone surgeries and/or medical treatments, which affected their life.
Kasing Lung, the artist behind Labubu
Published on 29/04/2024
» Exploring the creative mind behind Labubu and how the iconic character was created.
Minister warns about Labubu doll fraud
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/04/2024
» The public is being warned to carefully check the suppliers of Labubu dolls amid receiving complaints about fraudulent sales of the expensive designer toys.