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THAILAND

Monchhichi Christmas Town Debuts in Bangkok

Published on 04/12/2025

» A magical new festive attraction has arrived in Bangkok as The Mall Lifestore Bangkapi partners with Japan’s Sekiguchi Co., Ltd.—the creator of the beloved global character Monchhichi—to unveil MONCHHICHI CHRISTMAS TOWN, the first experience of its kind in Southeast Asia. Designed to elevate the city’s role as the Festive Capital of Asia and captivate both Thai and international visitors, the event runs from 4 December 2025 to 4 January 2026 at M Grand Hall, G Floor, offering a brand-new way to celebrate the year-end season.

THAILAND

CP AXTRA Leads Zero-Waste Transformation in Retail

Published on 04/12/2025

» Reinforcing its ambition to achieve Zero Waste to Landfill by 2030, CP AXTRA Public Company Limited — operator of the “Makro–Lotus’s” wholesale–retail business — has showcased strong progress in comprehensive waste management across its supply chain at the Sustainability Forum 2026: SHIFT FORWARD – OVERCOMING CHALLENGES. The company reported that in 2025 its flagship “AXTRA Zero Waste” programme reduced 31,755 tonnes of waste sent to landfills and generated over THB 79 million in economic value for local communities and Thai farmers through resource recovery, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable value creation and the belief that sustainability is the organisation’s core foundation.

THAILAND

GC Strengthens Capital with Hybrid Debenture Success

Published on 04/12/2025

» A major step in capital strengthening has been achieved as PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC), the chemical flagship of PTT Group and a global leader in the sector, successfully completed the issuance of its new subordinated hybrid debentures with a total offering size of THB 10,000 million. The strong demand from investors underscores confidence in GC’s financial position and long-term growth potential, while the funding will further support the company’s strategic shift toward High Value–Low Carbon business expansion.

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Digital Partnership Powers Thailand’s Clean Energy Future

Published on 04/12/2025

» Global Power Synergy Public Company Limited (GPSC), through its wholly owned subsidiary Combined Heat and Power Producing Co., Ltd. (CHPP) — a key provider of innovative clean energy solutions within the GPSC group — has reinforced its commitment to sustainable growth through a strategic collaboration with Polytechnology Co., Ltd., an authorised distributor of Huawei Digital Power solutions, and Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a global leader in smart energy technologies.

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Tech Innovator Expands Global Event Ecosystem

Published on 04/12/2025

» EventTech.ai, a rapidly advancing technology enabler for the event sector, has announced its strategic expansion into the global entertainment and full-cycle showbiz technology market from 2026. The company plans to scale both its operational reach and client portfolio across Asia, including key markets such as South Korea, Japan, and Singapore.

THAILAND

Old ‘Ben Smith’ photos come back to haunt Thai VIPs

Online Reporters, Published on 04/12/2025

» Leaked photos showing alleged money laundering mastermind Benjamin Mauerberger, alias “Ben Smith”, posing with several high-profile Thai political, police, military and business figures have stirred controversy and raised questions about his alleged influence and protection.

THAILAND

IRPC Wins Outstanding Innovative Company Award 

Published on 04/12/2025

» IRPC Public Company Limited has been recognised for its breakthrough innovation at the SET Awards 2025, reinforcing the company’s leadership in high value-added solutions and sustainable industrial development. 

THAILAND

Mekong River Eye a new landmark in Isan

Pattanapong Sripiachai, Published on 04/12/2025

» NAKHON PHANOM - This northeastern province is preparing to celebrate the opening of the giant Mekong River Eye ferris wheel  in mid-December.

THAILAND

Thai airport tax to rise 53% for international flights

Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/12/2025

» The Civil Aviation Board has approved a 53% increase in the passenger service charge, commonly known as the airport tax, for outbound passengers on international flights.

THAILAND

Patients to gain cancer drug access

News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/12/2025

» The government has approved new reimbursement rules enabling patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) to use targeted therapies, Erlotinib or Gefitinib, as first-line treatment, effective for medical expenses incurred from Dec 1 onwards.