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Bangkok Pride Festival marks a grand Pride month celebration in Bangkok’s bustling Rama 1 Road and Siam area
Published on 01/06/2024
» (Bangkok - 1 June 2024) Bangkok Pride Parade marked Bangkok’s grand celebration of Pride Month and marked a major milestone for Thailand to become the first Southeast Asia country to legalize same-sex marriage. The rainbow parade attracted more than 200,000 attendees and spectators and spanning along the bustling Rama 1 Road.
PTTOR Wins Asian Excellence Awards
Published on 01/06/2024
» PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (PTTOR) achieved four prestigious awards at the 14th Asian Excellence Awards, reinforcing its global excellence.
PTT Triumphs with Seven Asian Excellence Awards
Published on 01/06/2024
» PTT Plc achieved a remarkable feat by securing seven Asian Excellence Awards, the most wins by any Thai company, underscoring its global leadership and excellence in corporate governance.
Avaada Energy Wins 1050 MWp Solar Project in NTPC Auction
Published on 01/06/2024
» Avaada Energy, a prominent entity in the renewable energy industry and a subsidiary of the Avaada Group, proudly announces a significant achievement. The company has secured the largest single bid for a 1050 MWp solar project in a recent tender by the Renewable Energy Implementing Agency (REIA) and National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC). This milestone highlights Avaada's expertise and dedication to advancing India's renewable energy goals.
UOB Thailand launches industry-first Sustainability Compass to support SMEs
Published on 31/05/2024
» UOB Thailand has introduced the UOB Sustainability Compass, an industry-first tool designed to assist small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) in overcoming the barriers to starting their sustainability journey. This innovative tool provides SMEs with a customised report that outlines a roadmap for becoming a sustainable business, offering clear actionable next steps.
GSB and BAM Form 1 Billion Baht Debt Relief Venture
Published on 31/05/2024
» Government Savings Bank (GSB) has partnered with Bangkok Commercial Asset Management (BAM) to establish a joint venture, ARI Asset Management Co., Ltd. (ARI-AMC), with a capital investment of 1 billion baht. ARI-AMC will purchase and transfer non-performing loans (NPLs) from GSB over the course of three quarters in the fiscal year 2024, providing assistance to over 500,000 accounts of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) debtors and credit card debtors.
KBank Hosts "EARTH JUMP 2024" Forum for Low-Carbon Economy
Published on 31/05/2024
» Kasikornbank Public Company Limited (KBank) organised the "EARTH JUMP 2024: The Edge of Action" event for the second consecutive year, highlighting the growing awareness among Thai businesses of the impact of global warming on their survival. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin delivered a keynote address outlining the nation's goals and direction regarding clean energy. Over 40 global and Thai leaders shared their knowledge to help elevate Thai businesses and society towards a low-carbon economy. More than 2,000 attendees gained insights into opportunities, regulations, financial support, and experiences from businesses that have already adapted to a low-carbon economy.
IEEE PES Thailand Hosts 10th International Smart Cities Conference
Published on 31/05/2024
» IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) Thailand Chapter held a press conference announcing the 10th IEEE International Smart Cities Conference under the main theme “Smart Cities: Revolution for Mankind.” The event featured Mr. Wilas Chaloeysat, Chairman of IEEE Power & Energy Society – Thailand and Governor of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), who assigned Mr. Somchai Homklinkaew, Senior Vice Chairman, IEEE Power & Energy Society – Thailand and Deputy Governor, Power System Planning and Innovation at the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), to join with Associate Professor Dr. Nopbhorn Leeprechanon, IEEE PES Vice Chair Meeting and Conference, and Associate Professor Dr. Supavadee Aramvith, Chair of IEEE Thailand Section, in conjunction with Associate Professor Dr. Montri Wiboonrat, Conference Chair of ISC2 2024, and Dr. Jaruwan Suwannasat, Director of MICE Intelligence and Innovation Department and Acting Executive Advisor at the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB). The press conference took place at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.
BMA Releases Signature "Swing Pole" Font for Free
Published on 31/05/2024
» Mr. Aekvarunyoo Amrapala, BMA spokesperson and Assistant Secretary to the Governor of Bangkok, revealed the origin of the font used in new message stickers posted on the rail beams in the middle of the Pathumwan intersection. The "กรุงเทพฯ - Bangkok" font, known as "Swing Pole," was created under the BMA Corporate Identity (CI) guidelines. The font is based on the Thai Naris letters in the original Bangkok emblem, symbolising Indra riding an Erawan elephant, inspired by a painting by Krom Phraya Risarani Vattivongse.
Huawei ASEAN Academy Strengthens Thai Digital Talent Ecosystem
Published on 31/05/2024
» Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd. joined hands with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), the Ministry of Labour (MOL), and a network of Thai universities and enterprises at the recent “Thailand Digital Talent Summit and Job Fair: Building Talent Hub for a Digital, Intelligent, and Green Thailand”. The summit successfully gathered over 200 participants from across government, academia, and industries, marking a significant milestone in cultivating digital talents and creating more value-added job opportunities for Thailand on its journey towards becoming a digital economic hub of ASEAN.