Ladies and gentlemen, real estate aficionados, and those with a keen eye for exceptional development, lend me your screens! We’re about to embark on a riveting ride through the grandeur of the Dot Property Southeast Asia Awards 2023. This glittering event unfolded at the resplendent Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chaophraya River, where industry titans mingled, the champagne flowed like enchanting conversations, and the Bangkok skyline was lit with celebratory pyrotechnics. Heralding the night of nights, 46 crown jewels of the Southeast Asian real estate cosmos were anointed, with the crème de la crème being Asset Wise PCL of Thailand, who clinched the much coveted Developer of the Year 2023 accolade. The limelight didn’t just shine on the titans of Thailand, for the Philippines’ RLC Residences stole hearts with Le Pont Residences, seizing the illustrious Project of the Year 2023 title. While we traverse turbulent economic tides and navigate the…
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Welcome to the bustling heartland of Thailand, where the New Year festivities usher in a symphony of celebrations and, alas, the sobering reality of holiday road statistics. Picture the scene: a crawl of cars inching along the Mitraphap Highway in Non Sung district, a vivid snapshot of the Bangkok-bound exodus. Metallic beasts of burden under the scorching Thai sun, windows down, radios playing local hits—this is the slow dance of travel in peak season, captured by an eagle-eyed photographer this past Tuesday. It’s a sight as quintessentially holiday-season as overambitious resolutions and fireworks that scatter stardust over city skylines. Yet, woven into the tapestry of revelry is a thread of somber news. As the country celebrated, the dance of life paused for some. The latest dispatches from the frontlines of road safety bring both a sigh of relief and a moment of reflection. In the days stretching from December 29th…
Imagine a treasure hidden beneath the earth, a source of wealth and wonder that has captured the imagination of many. Today, I’m thrilled to invite you on a virtual tour to such a place, none other than the legendary Sirikit Oilfield at S1 Project. It’s a gem that nestles in the heart of Thailand’s lush landscapes and is operated by the esteemed company, PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP), renowned for its expertise and innovation in the energy sector. On this fine day, our journey begins with the arrival of 200 esteemed shareholders, who, with eager anticipation, stepped onto the grounds of this majestic oilfield located in the serene district of Lan Krabue, Kamphaeng Phet Province. Spearheading this warm welcome were the distinguished figures of PTTEP – Ms. Yaninee Wajeepratubjit, the esteemed Senior Vice President, Corporate Secretary and Assurance Division; Mr. Anan Amornprabharwat, the dynamic Senior Vice President,…
Step aboard the electrifying future of urban transportation with me, Captain of Innovation at the helm, Kulpornphat Wongmacharpinya of Thai Smile Group. Our voyage is set to a destination of green horizons, as we bid adieu to the fumes of yesteryears and chart a course towards a verdant, electric-propelled tapestry woven into the very fabric of Thailand’s bustling metropolis. Remember the days when the roar of Thai Smile’s citrine-hued buses cut through Bangkok’s symphony of streetlife? A fleet of 350 NGV chariots, they were. But as the tides of time turn, those gas-guzzling giants have gracefully bowed out, with a staggering 95% now just whispers and memories of the urban jungle. And just like the final strains of a nocturne, Thai Smile Bus bid farewell to 57 NGV buses from its Pak Kret station as the New Year’s ball dropped. January’s end will see the final 16 of our faithful…
Welcome to the future of compassionate care, where innovations from the Land of Smiles are making life not just bearable, but brighter, for bedridden patients. Cast your attention to the “Concavoo Cushion,” a marvel of medical engineering that recently garnered the illustrious Prime Minister’s Award for Health Innovation 2023. This is not just a pillow; it’s a revelation in pressure sore prevention, woven from the threads of ingenuity and empathy. The minds behind this comfy creation are none other than Kanyaluck Uttrachon and Narongrat Sawasdikanon, two visionary physical therapists from the corridors of Chiang Mai University’s Faculty of Medicine. They saw the plight of patients, anchored to their beds, their mobility as elusive as a whisper in the wind. In response, they fashioned a cushion that promises solace to those seated for eternity’s span. With a keen eye on the gaps in current medical provisions, Kanyaluck observed, “Although anti-bedsore beds…
Greetings, fellow globetrotters and advocates of Mother Earth! Have you felt the exhilarating rush of being part of a movement that’s reshaping the travel landscape? Oh yes, the whispers in the wind are true—eco-friendly travel isn’t just a fad, it’s the thriving heartbeat of adventurous souls everywhere. The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) alongside the illustrious Trip.com have cast their visionary eyes upon the horizon and, lo and behold, they have spotted an invigorating trend. A whopping 69% of you, esteemed wanderers, chose to don the cape of environmental heroism last year by embracing sustainable tourism initiatives with open arms! This is no mere blip on the radar, my friends, for the clarion call of eco-consciousness reverberates into the future. The dynamic duo of WTTC and Trip.com prophesies that this year, your quest for greener pastures and bluer skies will only intensify. Not only will you gallantly reduce your…
Picture this: a digital bonanza where 10,000 baht could magically appear in the virtual wallets of millions of Thais, ushering in a new era of economic revitalization. The maestro behind this tantalizing vision is none other than Thanawat Polvichai, the esteemed rector of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC), a wizard in the world of economic projections. During a captivating reveal on a sunny Tuesday, Thanawat unfurled his forecasts with the usual pomp and circumstance. The digital wallet scheme he’s alluding to could potentially be the dollar-stretching charm needed for the Thai economy, aiming to bestow financial blessings upon eligible citizens aged sweet 16 and older—a modern-day fairy godparent’s wand-wave for the GDP. Thanawat, wearing the dual hats of rector and chief adviser to the UTCC’s Centre for Economic and Business Forecasting, predicts that this fiscal fairy dust could sprinkle between 400 billion to 500 billion baht…
Oh, the bustling hub of urban voyages, Mor Chit 2, stands as the heartbeat of Bangkok’s travel arteries, catering to the eager wanderers of the North and Northeast provinces. Yet, even amidst the anticipation of the upcoming Songkran festivities, the wave of celebratory spirits was met with the droning undercurrent of public dissatisfaction. It was on a seemingly ordinary Tuesday that Government mouthpiece Chai Wacharonke took to the stage, declaring that the nation’s head honcho has laid down the gauntlet: it’s time to spruce up the old place post-haste! Yes, Mor Chit 2, the same terminal from which countless tales of ‘Hello Goodbyes’ echo, was poised for a glow-up. In what could only be described as a symphony of actions spurred by an MP’s spirited critique that reverberated through the halls of social media’s X (the platform formerly known as Twitter), the spotlight was fixed on this grand transportation mecca.…
Welcome, curious minds and political aficionados! Fasten your seatbelts, because today we’re diving into the bustling and always intriguing landscape of Thai politics. Picture this: a bustling government corridor, bustling with activity, where our very own Phumtham, donning not just his political cap but also his Commerce hat, steps up to the press with a sparkle of assurance in his eyes. It’s Tuesday, and that means the weekly Cabinet meeting is about to convene. But hold your horses! Before he delves deep into the government grind, Phumtham quells the hungry press with a juicy bite—no, folks, there will be no Cabinet reshuffle tickling our fancy anytime soon. Why’s that, you ask? Simple: it’s the picture-perfect harmony resonating through the coalition corridors. That’s right, amidst the swirling rumors, he assures us that our band of political maestros, comprising a solid crew of 11 parties, remain as unified as the musical notes…
Attention all savvy savers and fiscal enthusiasts! A breath of fresh monetary air is sweeping through the land, heralded by none other than Government spokesman Chai Wacharonke. Wave goodbye to the days of manually tallying up those pesky receipts come tax season. The fresh and sprightly Easy E-Receipt scheme is poised to revolutionize the way Thai taxpayers reclaim their hard-earned cash! Cast your minds back to the recent past – specifically, last month, when the wise sages of the Cabinet gave the thumbs up to what might just be your new financial best friend. Previously known as e-refund, the Easy E-Receipt programme has come into being, waving its magic wand to bestow tax rebates of up to a dazzling 50,000 baht on the deserving, yet previously overlooked, citizens. Mark your calendars! The Easy E-Receipt extravaganza is not an endless party—it’s a 45-day fiesta of frugality, running from the sparkly dawn…