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Market Bangkok Launches Yaowarat-Inspired Food Hub
Published on 09/06/2025
» The Market Bangkok is set to undergo a significant transformation, beginning with the G and M floors, as part of a major revamp led by The Platinum Group. The initiative launches with “Lai Jie,” an international dining destination inspired by the vibrant atmosphere of Yaowarat, designed to become a culinary and cultural hub in the heart of Ratchaprasong.
Cook Vegetable Oil Taps Duo to Engage Youth
Published on 05/06/2025
» Thanakorn Vegetable Oil Products Company Limited, a key business under the Poonphol Group (PPG) and producer of Cook Vegetable Oil, has unveiled its latest communication strategy with the launch of the “Friends of COOK” campaign. Under the theme “Be Happy and Fulfilled Every Day,” the campaign features rising stars Pittaya Sae-chow (Daou) and Kuntapon Jindatawepol (Offroad) as brand ambassadors.
1.3m items pawned in 2024, with gold, mobile phones topping list
Online Reporters, Published on 16/03/2025
» State-run pawnshops lent up more than 20 billion baht to Thai people in 2024 as gold and mobile phones remained the most popular pawned items, according to the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security.
Bid to axe NACC head gains pace
Published on 24/02/2025
» The main opposition People's Party is close to collecting enough signatures from its MPs to initiate a petition to remove Suchart Trakulkasemsuk as National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) president, PP leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut said.
Bangchak and CPF Join Forces to Power the Future
Published on 28/10/2024
» Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited and Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CPF) have entered into a business sustainability cooperation agreement to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from used cooking oil. The signing ceremony, held on 28 October 2024, brought together Mr Chaiwat Kovavisarach, Group Chief Executive Officer and President of Bangchak, and Mr Prasit Boondoungprasert, Chief Executive Officer of CPF, as signatories, with Mrs Gloyta Nathalang, Senior Executive Vice President of Sustainability Management and Corporate Communications at Bangchak, and Ms Kobboon Srichai, Head of Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations at CPF, serving as additional signatories and witnesses. The event, attended by executives from Bangchak, CPF, and BSGF Company Limited, a Bangchak affiliate, took place at CP Tower on Silom Road.
Beware of the 'blue' party
News, Published on 20/07/2024
» The June 26 Senate poll and the June 30 Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) chairman election in Pathum Thani have left the country's two largest parties wary of a lurking threat from the third-ranked Bhumjaithai Party.
Phenix Launches: Pratunam’s New World-Class Food Hub
Published on 28/06/2024
» The Prime Minister, embassy representatives, government, and private sectors in the food industry, along with Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), collaborate to inaugurate the "Phenix" project, the world's food wholesale hub with the largest food lounge in Pratunam. It integrates high-quality food ingredients sourced globally, complemented by a lifestyle of indulgence, entertainment, and culinary excellence, all within a pioneering business model that facilitates trade between food manufacturers and suppliers through both offline and online channels. With a diverse array of products from over 1,000 global brands and international pavilions representing various countries, the project aims to attract tourists and food enthusiasts worldwide to Bangkok's new landmark in the Pratunam area. The expansive food lounge hosts over 200 renowned restaurants, offering a rich tapestry of culinary experiences from esteemed establishments, including Michelin-recommended street food and restaurants, set against diverse atmospheres throughout the venue. This endeavour is poised to elevate Thailand's food and tourism sectors, providing a year-round celebration of gastronomic excellence under the "Flavour Gets Its Wing Worldwide" concept, enhancing Thai cuisine's global reputation as a cultural soft power. With the "Phenix" model, the project invites food entrepreneurs, chefs, and influencers worldwide to participate, driving Thailand towards becoming a premier 'Food Ecosystem Destination.'
Amnesty suffers setback
CHAIRITH YONPIAM and SUPOJ WANCHAROEN, Published on 12/02/2024
» An incident involving a student activist honking a car horn at a royal motorcade last Sunday could derail an amnesty bid for lese majeste offenders, according to political pundits.
UTN pans BMA for late road damages
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/08/2023
» A United Thai Nation (UTN) Party MP has slammed the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) for its late compensation plan, which has left victims of an elevated road project that collapsed helpless for almost a month.
Thai Sang Thai pans EEC as 'overly niche'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa & Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/05/2023
» The country is barely benefiting from the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), a flagship project of the current government, as it is accessible to only a few small local businesses, according to the Thai Sang Thai (TST) Party.