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Soft power shines in 2024
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 19/12/2024
» As the Year of the Dragon comes to an end, Thailand is being decked out with lights and entertainment to create a joyful mood for all to enjoy countdown festivities. This year, soft power remains key in promoting tourism and culture as tourists seek fresh ways to experience local life and distinct culinary journeys.
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.
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.
Fine or jail for importers, sellers of Labubu dolls
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/05/2024
» The popular Labubu dolls must pass industrial standards before being sold or sellers will face a jail term of up to six months and/or a fine of up to 500,000 baht, warned the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI).
Fine or jail for importers, sellers of Labubu toy dolls
Online Reporters, Published on 17/05/2024
» Labubu dolls, which saw a spike in popularity in Thailand, must pass industrial standards before being sold or offending sellers will face a jail term of up to six months and/or a fine of up to 500,000 baht, warns the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI).
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.