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Central Pattaya hosts Pop Mart pop-up
Business, Published on 31/01/2025
» Central Pattana Plc (CPN) has teamed up with Pop Mart, a global manufacturer and distributor of art toys from China, to launch Pop Mart's first pop-up store outside Bangkok at Central Pattaya shopping mall.
Jaspal to expand CPS Coffee café brand
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 25/07/2023
» Jaspal Group, the Bangkok-based ready-to-wear clothing company, is taking strategic steps to enhance its brand awareness and engage a diverse customer base by introducing new CPS Coffee café concepts during the latter half of this year.
Thai wine sisters take aim at booze monopoly
AFP, Published on 15/07/2020
» Sisters Mimi and Nikki have battled Thailand's tropical climate, chased off elephants from their vineyards and won over a sceptical public to their award-winning wine. Now they're taking on the "unfair" booze laws critics say benefit the kingdom's billionaire booze monopolies.
Racism and fear in viral times
Asia focus, Yu-hsiang Wang, Published on 23/03/2020
» On Feb 24, a 23-year-old Singaporean student studying in the UK was attacked by two teenagers, the BBC reported. The selfies he took of his bloodied nose and swollen eyes went viral on social media, along with his description of the incident. The shocking images stirred widespread discussion among Asian communities online.
Ring in the new year in green and simple style with THE FORESTIAS at Greyhound Café and Mega Bangna
Published on 23/12/2019
» No matter how 2019 was for you, you still want the next year to be better, right? If you haven’t planned anything yet, why don’t you just ring in the new year green-style with simplicity and special food while enjoying the company of friends and family? Urban life in Bangkok can be a bit busy.
Choose safety over selfies
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/10/2019
» During my most recent visit to Ho Chi Minh City, I was captivated by the sight of an old apartment building that had been converted into a fantastic collection of restaurants, coffee shops, co-working spaces and a bookshop.
Oppo's sales grow as tech war escalates
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/06/2019
» The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo says it sees no negative impact from the US-Chinese tech war, citing growing sales after increased US sanctions against Huawei.
Tourists urged to stay off airport's 'selfie runway'
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/03/2019
» PHUKET: Authorities are finding ways to keep tourists at Mai Khao beach off the adjacent Phuket airport's runway after the area became known as the "unseen Phuket", where beachgoers take selfies with landing planes but create safety concerns over their close-up shooting.
Chinese feel at home in Thailand and Japan
Business, Published on 21/08/2018
» Thailand is the second most welcoming country from the perspective of Chinese travellers, trailing only Japan, according to a recent study by Hotels.com.
China's new travellers
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 13/08/2018
» When the tour boat Phoenix capsized and sank in rough seas off Phuket on July 5, the lives of hundreds of Chinese people changed forever as they dealt with the loss of 47 loved ones.