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Thai Coconut Industry Unites to End Monkey Labour
Published on 27/03/2025
» Thai Coconut Industry Group, in collaboration with Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to improve the welfare of monkeys potentially used in Thailand's coconut industry. This landmark agreement marks the first formal commitment to address this complex issue. The initiative begins with a joint project to care for monkeys currently or formerly used in agriculture and industry. The groups will then work to expand cooperation with relevant government agencies to advocate for legislation prohibiting the use of monkeys for coconut harvesting, coupled with rigorous enforcement. The agreement also promotes the adoption of modern harvesting techniques and the cultivation of dwarf coconut varieties. The core objective is to create lasting positive change within the industry and improve the perception of the Thai coconut industry on the global stage.
Commerce Ministry keeping close eye on prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/03/2025
» The Ministry of Commerce says it is monitoring product prices and rolling out initiatives to help minimise living expenses for Thais.
TCP Group homes in on youth market
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 27/03/2025
» The Thai energy drinks market is expected to grow this year, and TCP Group, the manufacturer and distributor of Red Bull, Krating Daeng and Ready, plans to drive growth of its premium product segment by targeting the younger generation.
Thai micro lender Abacus eyes expansion
Published on 26/03/2025
» Abacus Digital, the Thai fintech firm backed by SCB X Plc, plans to ramp up lending to individuals and small businesses starved of capital as traditional lenders turn more wary of rising bad loans.
Bangkok Life Assurance and Bangkok Bank Unveil New Gain1st Plan
Published on 26/03/2025
» Bangkok Life Assurance, in collaboration with Bangkok Bank, has introduced a new savings insurance plan, Gain1st Savings 10X 15/10, designed for working professionals, including mid-to-senior executives and young business owners seeking financial stability through strategic planning. The plan features a 10-year premium payment period with 15 years of coverage, annual cash benefits of 10% of the sum assured, and a lump-sum payout upon maturity. It also provides life insurance coverage up to 1,050% of the sum assured, with accidental death benefits doubled—offering total benefits of up to 2,100%.
Hylife Group Targets 1.217 Billion Baht in 2025
Published on 26/03/2025
» Hylife Group, a leader in real estate development, asset management, and manufacturing, has reported an outstanding performance for 2024, achieving a net revenue of 420 million baht, a 150% increase from the previous year. The company’s top-performing business unit, Hylife Global Food, contributed 45% of total revenue. Looking ahead, Hylife Group is poised to launch a new business unit, reinforcing its confidence in Thailand’s economic recovery and setting an ambitious revenue target of 1.217 billion baht for 2025. Beyond business expansion, the company remains committed to community engagement and sustainable development initiatives.
Novo Nordisk Launches Blockchain to Fight Counterfeit Drugs
Published on 26/03/2025
» Novo Nordisk Thailand has announced the successful implementation of a blockchain-based traceability solution to verify the authenticity of Ozempic® across the supply chain, addressing the growing threat of counterfeit medicines and enhancing patient safety.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: March 26-April 1
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 26/03/2025
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
Foie gras that skips the force-feeding is developed by physicists
New York Times, Published on 26/03/2025
» BOSTON — Thomas Vilgis, a food physicist at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research in Germany, has been in love with foie gras for a quarter century. The luxurious delicacy is a pâté or mousse made from the rich, fattened livers of ducks or geese.
Impact Arena presents grand gathering of cats
Life, Published on 26/03/2025
» A troop of adorable felines are ready to melt hearts during Thailand Cat Lovers Fair 2025, which will kick off on Friday and run daily from 10am to 8pm until Sunday. The venue is Impact Hall 8 of Muang Thong Thani.