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Shangri-La Bangkok Celebrates ‘The Legend of Loy Krathong Festival 2024’
Published on 23/09/2024
» (Bangkok, 23 September 2024) – Discover the stories and rituals that make Loy Krathong a cherished celebration, all within the luxurious ambiance of our riverside sanctuary. Step into a night where Thai tradition meets magic and be captivated by the beauty of a thousand floating lanterns illuminating the majestic River of Kings as a spectacular fireworks display ignites the sky on the full moon night of the 12th lunar month, which falls on Friday, 15 November 2024.
Bayer unveils New Inspection & Quality Control Building in Phitsanulok
Published on 18/09/2024
» Phitsanulok, Thailand – Mr. Phusit Somchit, Governor of Phitsanulok Province, and Ms. Chortip Salyapongse, Director of the Plant Protection Research and Development Office (PPRD) at the Department of Agriculture, recently presided over the opening ceremony of Bayer's new Inspection & Quality Control Building for Bayer’s Vegetable and Corn Seed Production in Phitsanulok. The event, held on September 17, 2024, was attended by local government officials, including Ms. Nongyao Korkanruad, Director of BOI Area 7 (Phitsanulok), Ms. Papassorn Wattanakulpakin, Director of the Phitsanulok Seed Research and Development Center, along with Mr. Weraphon Charoenpanit, Country Commercial Lead for Thailand, Cambodia, and Myanmar at Bayer Thai Co., Ltd., Bangla Bose, Head of APAC Product Supply, and Mr. Mark Nash, Vegetable Seeds Product Supply Tomato Crop Family Lead, as well as some Bayer employees.
TIDLOR Showcases Insurance Brokerage Technology
Published on 16/09/2024
» Ngern Tid Lor Public Company Limited ("TIDLOR" or "the Company"), led by Mr. Piyasak Ukritnukun, Managing Director, stated that an overview of the company’s business performance in the past, in addition to the continuous growth of the vehicle title loan business, currently boasting over 100 billion baht in outstanding loan portfolio and firmly establishing TIDLOR as a market leader. In parallel, the company has also focused on expanding its insurance brokerage business, driven by a commitment to increase public access to insurance coverage. As part of this initiative, TIDLOR pioneered the introduction of 0% cash installment service for car insurance premiums, which was gained widespread popularity among consumers due to its obvious benefits and has since become a standard offering in the industry. Today, many insurance brokers have adopted this service model, making it a widely accepted solution for customers.
Unpaid Workers Receive Overdue Payments, Protest Ends Peacefully
Published on 16/08/2024
» Reference is made to the continuous gathering of workers along Sukhumvit Road in front of Thaioil’s Refinery in Si Racha District, Chonburi Province, which began on 24 July 2024, due to non-payment by the subcontractors of the Unincorporated Joint Venture of Samsung E&A (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Petrofac South East Asia Pte. Ltd., and Saipem Singapore Pte. Ltd. (“UJV – Samsung, Petrofac, and Saipem”).
Thai Industries Embrace Innovation with LIV-24 Partnership
Published on 14/08/2024
» • This milestone is regarded as a significant development in Thailand, as the government sector, represented by the Ministry of Industry (MoI), the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT), and the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), joins forces with the private sector, with “LIV-24” organising the major event of the year. This collaboration aims to overcome limitations and advance towards a sustainable industrial era with the support of “Artificial Intelligence (AI)” and “Industrial Tech”.
C.P. Group Champions Youth at One Young World
Published on 14/08/2024
» Charoen Pokphand Group (C.P. Group) and its affiliates place their trust in the potential of youth, sponsoring 20 young representatives from C.P. Group’s business units to participate in One Young World 2024, the world’s largest youth leadership summit. This marks the 9th consecutive year of participation, with the event scheduled from 18 to 21 September 2024 in Montréal, Canada. The summit will unite young leaders from over 190 countries to discuss pressing global issues under the theme "Inspiring Young Leaders for a Sustainable Intelligence World," focusing on five key topics: Indigenous Voices, The Climate and Ecological Crisis, Artificial Intelligence, Health Equality, and Peace.
Joint Venture Payment Dispute Leaves Workers Unpaid
Published on 07/08/2024
» From 24 July 2024 to the present, workers have continuously gathered along Sukhumvit Road in front of Thaioil’s refinery in Si Racha District, Chonburi Province, due to non-payment by contractors. Initially, the gathered workers were employees not paid by their employers: One Turn Ten Company Limited ("One Turn Ten"), EMCO LTD (Thailand) Company Limited ("EMCO"), and Thai Fong Engineering and Construction Company Limited ("Thai Fong"), who are subcontractors of Sinopec Engineering Group (Thailand) Co., Ltd. ("Sinopec").
TCMA Backs Green Initiative Honouring King's Birthday
Published on 07/08/2024
» Dr. Chana Poomee, Chairman of the Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), along with the TCMA Executive Board and 100 staff members, supported the Royal Thai Air Force’s initiative to implement “NKRAFA: Unite for Increasing Green Space” at Navaminda Kasatriyadhiraj Royal Air Force Academy (NKRAFA) in Muak Lek District, Saraburi Province. This initiative commemorates His Majesty the King’s 6th cycle birthday anniversary. Air Chief Marshal Phanpakdee Pattanakul and Saraburi Governor Buncha Chaovarin presided over the launching ceremony of the planting of 2,567 trees to increase green space at NKRAFA as part of the SARABURI SANDBOX LOW CARBON CITY.
MEA Marks 66th Anniversary with Sustainable Energy Theme
Published on 02/08/2024
» Wilas Chaloeysat, Governor of the MEA (Metropolitan Electricity Authority), stated, “On the auspicious occasion of the MEA’s 66th anniversary on 1 August 2024, MEA hosted the '66th Year: To be Sustainable Energy Utility' event to promote decarbonisation.” Under the eco-friendly theme, the venue was decorated with waste-free materials, and there was an exhibition zone featuring “good soil and unspoiled water to a happy life with sustainability.” The event also supported fundraising, donating 328,700 baht to the Seub Nakhasathien Foundation and 378,800 baht to the Foundation of the Welfare of the Cripple under the Royal Patronage of HRH the Princess. Participants also contributed by purchasing products from the Mae Fah Luang Foundation.
EXIM Thailand Launches First THB Blue Bond
Published on 26/07/2024
» Dr. Paopoom Rojanasakul, Deputy Minister of Finance, congratulated Mr. Bundit Sapianchai, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM Thailand); Dr. Warotai Kosolpisitkul, Chairman of EXIM Thailand’s Risk Oversight Committee; and Dr. Rak Vorrakitpokatorn, EXIM Thailand’s President; along with Mr. Kenichi Yamato, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited (BAY); Ms. Paphakorn Ratanasate, Senior Executive Vice President, Investment and Financial Management Group, Government Savings Bank (GSB); Mr. Kosintr Puongsophol, Financial Sector Specialist, Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department, Asian Development Bank (ADB); and representatives of investors and customers of EXIM Thailand at a press conference to announce the notable success of EXIM Thailand’s issue and offering of a Blue Bond, with BAY and GSB as lead underwriters at EXIM Thailand’s Head Office on July 26, 2024.