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Nestlé Waters Cares for Water Wins Two Global Sustainability Awards and Achieves OECMs Certification in Thailand
Published on 26/03/2026
» Nestlé (Thai) Ltd and Nestlé Pure Life have announced a major achievement for the “Nestlé Waters Cares for Water” project at Khanom Jeen Canal in Ayutthaya province, adding to two prestigious international sustainability awards. The accolades include an edie Award in the Water, Waste, and Resource Efficiency category, widely regarded as the United Kingdom’s biggest sustainability awards, and a Highly Commends distinction in the SDG Pioneer Award category at the Reuters Global Sustainability Awards 2025. The recognitions underscore the project’s decade-long commitment to water stewardship, biodiversity restoration and community empowerment. In addition, Khanom Jeen Canal, under the “Nestlé Waters Cares for Water” project, has been officially certified by the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP) under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment as an Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs) site in Thailand.
Thailand’s Cage-Free Revolution: 1 Million Hens Set for Freedom
Published on 26/03/2026
» Thailand has reached a pivotal moment in cage-free transformation. On March 9, 2026, Chaiyapornsaha Farm Co., Ltd. in Suphanburi Province publicly committed to 100% cage-free transition by 2027 — moving 1 million layer hens out of cages, marking one of Southeast Asia's largest single producer commitments. This achievement represents the culmination of three years of systematic engagement by CATALYST, demonstrating that science-based solutions (CATALYST’s Good Life Framework Standard, sustained relationship building, financial institution partnerships, and viable market pathways through “Happy Egg Connect” can help large-scale commercial farm transitions.
War unlikely to dent Songkran revenue
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 26/03/2026
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) remains confident about its projection of 6% revenue growth tallying 30 billion baht during the Songkran holiday this year, mainly driven by Asian markets.
Amity targets IPO after $100m AI funding round
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/03/2026
» Amity, a Thailand-founded artificial intelligence (AI) company, has marked Southeast Asia's largest generative AI funding round through the successful completion of a US$100-million Series D fundraising.
Visa blowback
Oped, Postbag, Published on 26/03/2026
» Re: "MFA proposes slashing visa-free tourist period in half", (BP, March 25) & "Explainer: Thailand's new visas", (Podcast, Aug 5, 2024).
Chia Tai Wins at the 2nd BT Awards for ‘Chia Tai Experience’
Published on 25/03/2026
» Chia Tai Company Limited, Thailand’s leading innovative agricultural company, has been honoured with the AgriTech & Food Innovation award under the Society category at the 2nd BT Awards. The recognition highlights the company’s role as a Solution Provider through the “Chia Tai Experience”, located in Bang Nam Priao District, Chachoengsao Province. The initiative is dedicated to transferring modern agricultural knowledge and technologies to enhance the capabilities of Thai farmers and support the sustainable development of the country’s agricultural and food systems. The award is presented to organisations and projects that leverage technology and innovation to create positive social impacts.
Protracted war could cut arrivals to Thailand by 10%
Published on 25/03/2026
» The number of foreign visitors to tourism-reliant Thailand is at risk of falling to its lowest level in three years as the Middle East war threatens global travel, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.
“Shield Insurance Broker” wins global Customer Experience Solution award
Published on 25/03/2026
» Shield Insurance Broker, a service brokerage operated by Ngern Tid Lor Public Company Limited, a subsidiary of Tidlor Holdings (TIDLOR), has won the Customer Experience Solution award at the Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards 2026, organised by The Digital Banker.
Thailand’s largest mall operator plans $3.4 billion expansion
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/03/2026
» Central Pattana Public Company Limited, Thailand’s largest shopping mall developer, plans to invest more than 110 billion baht (US$3.4 billion) in the next five years to expand its portfolio, betting on growth in major cities and a tourism rebound.
US worried by rise in ‘foreigner butchering’ scams from China
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/03/2026
» SINGAPORE — The United States is increasingly concerned at the emergence of “foreigner butchering” scams allegedly being run from China, adding another potential wrinkle to President Donald Trump’s planned meeting with Xi Jinping in the coming months.