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Carbon Markets Club Discusses Voluntary Carbon Market Engagement
Published on 30/05/2024
» Gloyta Nathalang, Acting Senior Executive Vice President, Sustainability Management and Corporate Communications, Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited, Chairperson of Carbon Markets Club, and Chairperson of the Carbon Markets Subcommittee, Thailand Carbon Neutral Network (TCCN), was invited as the moderator and a panellist at the 14th Asia-Pacific Carbon Markets Roundtable (APCMR) on the topic “Public-Private Engagement in Voluntary Carbon Market.” The event took place at Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld. Other panellists included Worrawat Sriyook, Director of Corporate Sustainability Management, Mitr Phol Sugar Corporation Limited; Dr. Thanapong Duangmanee, Director of Environmental Policy, Mae Fah Luang Foundation; Dr. Karin Boonlertvanich, Executive Vice President, Kasikornbank; and Dr. Savanit Boonyasuwat Srilerdfah, a representative of the BCG taskforce, Thai Federation of Thai Industries. The panellists reflected on their experiences as sellers, buyers, carbon credit project developers, and enablers of Thailand's carbon market development.
QHHRREIT Completes Conversion, Acquires New Prime Assets
Published on 29/05/2024
» QHHRREIT has successfully completed its conversion from a property fund to a real estate investment trust (REIT) and has acquired new assets, including the Centre Point Hotel and Residence Silom. This strategic move aims to enhance the trust’s sustainable revenue potential by capitalising on the recovering tourism sector and the new visa-free policy, positioning it as a high-potential hotel REIT in prime locations.
African countries want answers over old rice sale
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/05/2024
» The Foreign Ministry will meet with diplomats from African countries to address concerns following reports that Thailand plans to sell 15,000 tonnes of questionable-quality rice left from the Yingluck Shinawatra administration's rice-pledging scheme to their countries.
PAT Celebrates 73rd Anniversary, Announces Growth
Published on 17/05/2024
» The Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) held a ceremony on the 73rd anniversary of its founding, donating 36 million baht to the Chaloem Phrakiat project and announcing an operational profit net worth increase of 25.34 percent. PAT is motivated to advance potential initiatives that will propel the national economy forward and is committed to continuing its green port policy for sustainability, establishing goals to manage areas for the benefit of all sectors.
Acme Worawat Meets Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra
Published on 16/05/2024
» Recently, Mr Worawat Narknawdee, also known as Acme Traderist, a fintech company owner and renowned trader, businessman, and billionaire investor, and one of the first Thais to study cryptocurrency and blockchain, revealed on his Facebook page, Acme Traderist – Worawat Narknawdee, that he had met Mr Thaksin Shinawatra, the 23rd Prime Minister of Thailand. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss and listen to Thaksin’s perspectives, as well as to share his experiences in life and business. Thaksin is a globally known successful leader. Worawat also intends to apply the guidance and advice he received, especially regarding creating benefits for people and society, as an inspiration to pursue his ideals.
SCG: Leading Green Innovation and Empowerment
Published on 10/05/2024
» Siam Cement Group (SCG), known as the Organisation of Opportunities, empowers people, turns ideas into reality, develops world-class innovations, collaborates across sectors, fosters green innovations, and aims for a low-carbon society. We are committed to fostering mutual growth in a low-carbon society, with a good quality of life, economic prosperity, social well-being, and a sustainable environment. We don't leave anyone behind. In 2024, we allocated 10 billion baht to develop low-carbon production processes and green innovations.
Bitkub Exchange Honoured by SEC for Educational Impact
Published on 08/05/2024
» Bitkub Online Company Limited, the provider of digital asset trading centre services known as Bitkub Exchange, received an honorary certificate from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on 22 April 2024. This recognition was for their participation in the "Thai Capital Market, Sharing Knowledge Initiative with the People" project, Phase 1, which ran from July 2023 to March 2024. The initiative aimed to enhance financial literacy among Thai investors and the public, helping them to manage their finances efficiently, increase investment opportunities, maintain sustainable financial health, and understand various investment risks and measures to prevent fraud.
Acme Hosts 3rd Annual Vampire Day
Published on 07/05/2024
» Mr Worawat Narknawdee, a renowned trader and founder of the Traderist organisation, announced an event for the 3rd Acme Vampire Day. The event encourages traders and the general public to donate blood, saving and extending the lives of others. This aligns with Traderist’s 11-year-old ideology of empowering individuals with investment and life skills, learning to succeed and help others, all at no cost. The organisation is committed to giving back to society.
Thais make peace broker offer to Myanmar junta, rebels in Myawaddy
Published on 22/04/2024
» Thailand is ready to broker peace talks between Myanmar's military government and resistance fighters amid an increase in fighting in the key Myanmar trading town of Myawaddy opposite Tak's Mae Sot over the weekend.
Ministry of Digital Economy and Society plans to return seized assets to fraud victims
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/04/2024
» The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) is planning to return to victims more than 10 billion baht worth of money and assets seized from call centre scam gangs.