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Siam Paragon introduces NEXTOPIA to the world
Published on 28/11/2025
» Siam Paragon, one of the world’s most visited destinations, continues to hold its place as a top-of-mind landmark, consistently delivering experiences that go beyond expectations. Over the past two decades, the iconic retail hub has pioneered new destination concepts and set remarkable industry benchmarks. Its latest milestone is the launch of NEXTOPIA: Prototype for the World of Tomorrow — an unprecedented future-focused realm created in collaboration with leading innovation partners, business alliances, communities, and the Friends of NEXTOPIA network. Designed to welcome everyone to “Join us in the Making of a Better World,” NEXTOPIA aims to enhance quality of life and meaningful happiness in every dimension. This achievement reinforces the success of Siam Piwat’s global destination development strategy and clearly demonstrates Thailand’s creative capabilities on the world stage.
Hungary defies EU, pledges to keep buying Russian oil
AFP, Published on 28/11/2025
» MOSCOW - Hungary’s Viktor Orban defied the EU Friday by promising Vladimir Putin he will keep buying Russian oil, as he attended a Kremlin meeting held in the midst of a diplomatic push to end Moscow’s Ukraine offensive.
Last hurdle to Aetas demolition cleared
Published on 28/11/2025
» Consumer activists have hailed a Supreme Administrative Court ruling that has brought a definitive end to a two-decade battle between residents of the upscale Soi Ruamrudee neighbourhood of Bangkok and the owners of a high-rise hotel and condo development.
Triple Win for MINT at IAA Awards 2025
Published on 28/11/2025
» Minor International Public Company Limited (MINT) is pleased to announce that the Company has once again been recognised for its excellence in the tourism sector at the IAA Awards for Listed Companies 2025, organised by the Investment Analysts Association (IAA). MINT proudly received three major accolades this year — Best CEO, Outstanding CFO, and Best Investor Relations — underscoring the Company’s exceptional corporate governance, strategic leadership, and continued trust among the investment community.
MEA Restores Power After Samsen Road Subsidence
Published on 28/11/2025
» Road subsidence on Samsen Road in front of Vajira Hospital severely disrupted the local electricity network earlier this week, prompting an immediate response from the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA). On 24 September 2025, MEA executives and staff, led by Deputy Governor (Distribution System Service) Pipat Chonumpai, visited the site to monitor conditions, inspect the safety of power poles and electrical lines, and oversee restoration work.
CP AXTRA, CJ Logistics Boost Thailand’s Supply Chain
Published on 28/11/2025
» CP AXTRA Public Company Limited (CP AXTRA), the operator of Asia’s leading wholesaler and retailer “Makro and Lotus’s”, has entered into a strategic partnership with CJ Logistics, a global innovation-driven logistics technology company with more than 90 years of operational expertise. This collaboration combines CP AXTRA’s extensive retail and wholesale network with CJ Logistics’ advanced logistics capabilities to strengthen CP AXTRA’s end-to-end supply chain, accelerate e-commerce fulfilment, and support both companies’ ambitions for regional growth.
Flood death toll in South rises to 145
Online Reporters, Published on 28/11/2025
» Severe flooding across southern Thailand has so far claimed 145 lives, with Songkhla province accounting for the majority at 110 fatalities, according to the government’s Emergency Flood Response Operations Centre.
SCB WEALTH Navigates the “Storm Shift” at Year-End Forum
Published on 28/11/2025
» SCB WEALTH under Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) recently hosted the SCB WEALTH Holistic Wealth Forum 2025 under the theme “Storm Shift”, bringing together top-tier local and global experts to provide clients with a strategic “investment compass” to weather global economic storms. Looking ahead to 2026, the forum identified it as a pivotal year marked by major disruptions—from geopolitical tensions and AI-driven technological shifts to evolving global economic structures. Despite these challenges, Thailand is seen as entering a “golden opportunity” phase, supported by surging foreign investment figures from the Board of Investment (BOI). Foreign investment and capital markets are accelerating efforts to transition Thailand into the New Economy, driven by the Third Wave of innovation in AI, semiconductors, and data centres. BlackRock highlighted AI infrastructure as a major force poised to reshape the global economy. Meanwhile, Hua Seng Heng projected that gold prices will remain on an upward trajectory in 2026, with potential to reach USD 4,700. SCB Fund Management (SCBFM) forecasted Thai baht volatility within a range of THB 31–33 per USD. The forum concluded with insights on family office strategy and the importance of establishing a family constitution to ensure long-term wealth preservation. Experts emphasised the need for neutral mediation mechanisms to protect family wealth from internal disruptions and promote sustainable legacy planning.
Danone Leads National Action on Iron Deficiency
Published on 28/11/2025
» Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) remains one of the most pressing yet often overlooked health concerns in Thailand, affecting up to one in three children under five years old. Because early-stage IDA typically presents no clear symptoms, it is known as a “silent threat” that can permanently impair brain development, lowering a child’s IQ by as much as 13%. To close gaps in early detection and nutritional knowledge, Danone Thailand is working closely with the Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), healthcare professionals, and retail partners including CJ, Lotus’s, Big C and leading local stores to strengthen nationwide prevention efforts, from proactive screening to better nutrition support.
Looting emerges in Hat Yai after floodwater drops
Online Reporters, Published on 28/11/2025
» Looting has been reported across parts of Hat Yai municipality as floodwater begins to recede from the southern city.