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The art of imperfection
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/06/2025
» When Varagun "Andy" Chongthanapipat, better known as Mr. Kreme, designed the character Mushkin for production as an art toy, he discovered that the final version looked different from his original design. Surprisingly, that distorted edition of Mushkin sold out. That made Varagun question if collectors prefer the distorted edition or the original?
Dubai opens trade office in Thailand
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 31/05/2025
» The Dubai International Chamber has inaugurated its 36th international representative office in Bangkok.
IRPC Forms Crisis Unit, Eyes ASEAN Growth
Published on 12/05/2025
» To navigate mounting global economic and trade uncertainties, IRPC Public Company Limited has launched a dedicated Crisis War Room aimed at enabling swift, real-time responses to market volatility. The initiative, announced on 9 May 2025 by President and CEO Mr Terdkiat Prommool, is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the company’s long-term investment position. At the same time, IRPC is reinforcing its core operations through improved production efficiency, cost reduction, and sound financial risk management. These efforts are anchored in two strategic pillars: 1. Core Up Lift and 2. Step Up & Beyond.
Tech and Community Drive Circular Cities Forward
Published on 07/05/2025
» At The Economist Impact’s 4th annual Sustainability Week Asia 2025, a panel discussion titled “Creating Circular Cities” offered diverse insights into how Asia can transition from linear to circular urban models through technological innovation and community engagement.
HaadThip Celebrates 55 Years with Sustainable Growth
Published on 06/12/2024
» HaadThip Public Company Limited (HTC), the exclusive bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company in Thailand's 14 southern provinces, has unveiled a state-of-the-art glass bottle production line at its Punpin plant in Surat Thani. Built to Coca-Cola's global standards, the facility integrates cutting-edge, sustainable innovations, reinforcing HaadThip’s 55-year commitment to sustainable business growth and social development in Southern Thailand.
Tupperware files for bankruptcy protection as demand slumps
Reuters, Published on 18/09/2024
» BENGALURU - Tupperware Brands and some of its subsidiaries filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, succumbing to declining demand for its once-popular colourful food storage containers and ballooning losses.
Feather Launches Eco-Friendly Shampoo Bottle for Low-Carbon Living
Published on 06/09/2024
» SCG Chemicals, or SCGC, a leader in integrated polymer business solutions for sustainability, has partnered with Kao Industrial (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of consumer goods and chemical products from Japan, known for brands such as Attack, Bioré, Haiter, Magiclean, Laurier, and Feather, to develop sustainable recycled packaging for the “Feather” hair care products. This packaging is made from high-quality recycled plastic resin, SCGC GREEN POLYMERTM, utilising SCGC's advanced recycling technology. The packaging is designed to have a low carbon footprint and is 100% recyclable, adhering to circular economy principles to maximise resource efficiency. This collaboration aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to a low-carbon society while maintaining the quality of the product and ensuring consumer convenience.
Pioneering Designed-for-Recyclability Packaging in Thailand
Published on 21/08/2024
» Dow (NYSE: Dow) and Makita Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd, a globally renowned power tool brand, have announced the adoption of plastic cling film incorporating Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) resin for product logistics. In collaboration with MMP, Thailand's leading packaging film manufacturer, the new film demonstrates quality comparable to virgin plastics while diverting over 5 tons of plastic waste from landfills annually. Makita Manufacturing’s commitment to sustainability positions Thailand as a potential model for expanding this innovative film solution to other countries.
Blurring reality
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 22/07/2024
» Last year, Boris Eldagsen raised awareness of AI photography by winning the prestigious Sony World Photography Award in the creative open category with his computer-generated image.
Nostalgia drives appeal of thriving local art toy industry
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/07/2024
» The local art toy sector offers growth potential based on the high purchasing power of "kidult" collectors and the creativity of Thai small toy manufacturers.