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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.
TAI and RX Tradex Host Automotive Summit 2024
Published on 17/05/2024
» Thailand Automotive Institute (TAI) in collaboration with RX Tradex is driving forward to transform the automobile industry in tackling the massive transformation towards innovative automobiles for sustainability, following the emerging growth trend seen by over 100,000 EV registrations in Thailand. Hosting as the exchange stage for new technology learning and automobile updates, the annual “Automotive Summit 2024” will be held during 19-20 June 2024 alongside the “Automotive Manufacturing” forum, part of the “Manufacturing Expo” hosted from 19-22 June 2024 at Bitec.
Altitude, Creed, and Scientex Launch Premium Townhomes
Published on 17/05/2024
» Altitude Development Company Limited, a leading real estate developer in Thailand operating under the “ALTITUDE” brand, has forged strategic alliances to expand its business footprint by collaborating with renowned real estate investment partners from Japan and Malaysia, Creed Group and Scientex. Together, they have initiated the development of the ALTITUDE Kraf Vibe Bangna project. Positioned as a premium townhome-style venture boasting a minimalist design, the project strategically occupies a promising location in Bangna. Geared towards meeting the preferences of the new-generation workforce, the project offers units starting at THB 2.99 million.
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.
BMA Saves 141 Million Baht in Waste Management
Published on 15/05/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced a budget reduction of 141 million baht, attributing it to the "No Pouring In" waste management project. This initiative was showcased during a visit to the Khlong Toei Market area to review services managing 18 tons of vegetable scraps daily.
CP LAND Wins Asia’s Best Social Media Advertising Campaign
Published on 15/05/2024
» C.P. LAND Public Company Limited (CP LAND), Thailand’s pioneering property developer, has secured a Silver Winner Award in the Best Social Media Advertising Campaign category for its "Happiness is all Around" campaign at the Hashtag Asia Awards 2024 held in Singapore. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding social media showcases that inspire trending currents and online phenomena. The campaign, launched in collaboration with the agency ‘Youngsanti’, highlights CP LAND’s success in digital marketing.
MINT Q1 Profits Surge to THB 1,146M
Published on 15/05/2024
» Minor International Public Company Limited (“MINT”) on May 14, 2024, announced its first quarter 2024 financial results, posting a net profit of THB 1,146 million in 1Q24 notwithstanding 1Q being the low season for its most significant contributor, its European hotel business. This profit represented a significant improvement from a THB 976 million loss in 1Q23 and was attributable to stronger performance across all business units as well as favourable foreign exchange movements. At the core level, MINT recorded a core net loss of THB 352 million in 1Q24 (due to aforementioned seasonality of the European hotel business), representing a 46% improvement (less loss) from a core net loss of THB 647 million in 1Q23. MINT’s hotel and restaurant businesses both reported robust financial performance in 1Q24 from continued rising demand, which enabled the Company to implement strategic dynamic pricing, drive increased dine-in traffic and lock in further cost optimisation. Minor Hotels Thailand, Minor Hotels Australia and Minor Food all saw double-digit year-on-year growth. Meanwhile, Minor Hotels Europe and the Americas outperformed expectations by narrowing their y-y quarterly losses.
Traceability Tech Helps Combat Dust Pollution
Published on 13/05/2024
» Bangkok Produce Merchandising Public Company Limited, a sustainable supplier of feed corn to Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods), operates a Traceability Operations Room equipped with real-time satellite imagery data to identify and monitor hotspots in corn plantation plots daily. The aim is to eliminate crop burning within its corn supply chain, ensuring that the company sources feed raw material from areas committed to zero-burn practices. This endeavour aligns with the government's efforts to combat PM 2.5 pollution.
Anutin Pushes for Phuket Water Pipeline Project
Published on 10/05/2024
» The Ministry of Interior, led by Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, along with Deputy Minister Chada Thaised and Pornpoth Penpas, Director General of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA), conducted a site survey to monitor drought resolution efforts at the PWA Phuket Branch. The PWA was instructed to expedite the water pipeline project in Phuket to ensure water security for consumption in the tourist towns on the Andaman coast, focusing on the Bang Niao Dam Reservoir. Additionally, a low-pressure raw water pumping plant at Klong Je Ta, Sri Sunthon Subdistrict, Thalang District, Phuket Province, was built on 9 May 2024.
"Sanofi Planet Care Upcycling Program" Launched
Published on 10/05/2024
» Sanofi-Aventis (Thailand) Company Limited (SANOFI), an innovative global healthcare company, SCG Chemicals Public Company Limited (SCGC), a leader in the integrated chemical business for sustainability and an expert in green polymer, CirPlas Tech Company Limited (Cirplas), an expert in total plastic waste solutions, along with hospitals and partners from public and private sectors and related organisations, have collectively launched the "Sanofi Planet Care Upcycling Program: Giving a New Life to Used Insulin Pens" for the first time in Thailand.