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Pornchok wins silver in Tokyo as Thailand display boccia strength #SootinClaimon.Com

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Pornchok wins silver in Tokyo as Thailand display boccia strength

Pornchok Larpyen boosted Thailand’s status as one of the top nations in the bowls-related sport boccia, grabbing the Kingdom’s third silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games on Wednesday.

Pornchok, 27, entered the BC4 boccia final against Samuel Andrejcik, 24, having beaten him 4-1 in the group stage. However, Andrejcik turned things around with a 4-0 victory to take the gold.

Pornchok won the bronze medal at the 2016 Paralympics Games while Samuel won the silver medal in that competition.

Pornchok will compete in one more event, the mixed pairs BC4 boccia. He and his partners Ritthikrai Somsanuk and Nuanchan Phonsila will face Colombia in Pool B on Thursday at 9.25am.

Pornchok’s silver was Thailand’s ninth medal at the Games.

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Published : September 01, 2021

Indonesian football lovers hesitant to kick again despite relaxation of pandemic restrictions #SootinClaimon.Com

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Indonesian football lovers hesitant to kick again despite relaxation of pandemic restrictions

Playing football like the old days is still a wild thought amid the pandemic, though limited sports activities are allowed following eased restrictions from Level 4 to Level 3 in Indonesia.

 Bernard Budiman, a healthcare entrepreneur from Jakarta, has been itching to play football again.

Since the implementation of the public activity restrictions in the islands of Java and Bali, locally known as PPKM, indoor and outdoor sports facilities were closed in accordance with PPKM Level 4, the highest level of restrictions.

Yet, even as the restrictions have been lowered from Level 4 to Level 3 in Jakarta, meaning limited sports activities are now allowed, Budiman remains hesitant to resume playing.

“I really miss football, but I think it’s still too early to participate in outdoor sports,” Budiman told Xinhua.

The Indonesian government announced to extend PPKM in Java and Bali for another week to Sept. 6 during a virtual press conference in Jakarta on Monday. President Joko Widodo said that there are now 25 municipalities in Java and Bali which are still implementing Level 4 restrictions, compared to last week’s 51.

Under the latest Level 3 rules, sports facilities in open spaces are allowed to reopen with 50 percent capacity and masks are required to be worn at all times, except for sports such as swimming.

Budiman has been conducting shooting drills and footwork practice with one or two of his friends in his backyard, where he owns a goalpost.

They used to play on football pitches located in South Jakarta. According to Budiman, the pitches are now open and available to rent again.

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The last time Devin Buana, a recent university graduate living in Jakarta, played football was in June. Several members from his football community were tested positive for COVID-19 shortly after the group’s last session in the Senayan area at Central Jakarta.

Before the pandemic, Buana used to play as often as twice to three times a week.

Buana shares a similar concern with Budiman, which is the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic would be easily contracted from the constant physical contact and close breathing that occur during a football game.

Xaviera Naomi, an Indonesian college student in the United States who is currently back in Jakarta, started playing football with her high school friends at a mini soccer pitch in South Jakarta on Friday.

“We put masks on at all times and play four versus four games. Last weekend, a total of twelve players came, with eight playing in the field and four sitting on the bench,” Naomi explained.

She added that all of their temperatures’ were checked upon entry, and seats were socially distanced.

Moving forward, Budiman said that he will start playing football again when the government achieves its target of vaccinating 208.2 million people across the country by January 2022.

“Building herd immunity is the only solution for the resumption of group sports activities,” he said.

Children play on a wrecked ship at Cilincing of North Jakarta, Indonesia, Aug. 10, 2021.Children play on a wrecked ship at Cilincing of North Jakarta, Indonesia, Aug. 10, 2021.

Published : September 01, 2021

Arsenal signs Japan international Tomiyasu #SootinClaimon.Com

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Arsenal signs Japan international Tomiyasu

Takehiro Tomiyasu, who is gearing up for Japans World Cup qualifiers against Oman and China, has joined Arsenal from Bologna.

Japan international Takehiro Tomiyasu has joined Arsenal from Serie A side Bologna on a long-term contract, the English Premier League club announced on Tuesday.

Tomiyasu, 22, first came to Europe in 2018 with an 18-month spell at Belgian club Sint-Truiden. The defender then moved to Bologna in July 2019, making 63 appearances in his two seasons with the Italian side.

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta described Tomiyasu as “a versatile defender with great defensive qualities, high technical ability and composure on the ball.”

“He will be an important member of our squad. We look forward to Takehiro joining up with us when he returns from international duty,” said the Spaniard.

Tomiyasu has represented Japan at all levels from under-16s through to the senior side. He is part of Japan’s squad to play two matches in the final round of FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers in September.

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Japan, Asia’s highest-ranked side with a current world ranking of 24, were drawn against Australia, China, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Vietnam in Group B of the Asian qualifiers.

Japan will host Oman in Osaka on September 2, before facing China in Doha on September 7.

Takehiro (1st L) goes for a tackle during the menTakehiro (1st L) goes for a tackle during the men

Published : September 01, 2021

Stamp Fairtex on Alyona Rassohyna Rematch: I’ll try to knock her out fast #SootinClaimon.Com

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Stamp Fairtex on Alyona Rassohyna Rematch: I’ll try to knock her out fast

Former two-sport ONE World Champion Stamp Fairtex is a woman on a mission. The 23-year-old Pattaya, Thailand native has long aspired to win her third ONE World Title in as many sports, by capturing a belt in mixed martial arts competition.

This Friday night, Stamp can move one step closer to achieving that lofty goal.
 
Stamp, who is ranked #4 at atomweight, is one of eight women who are set to participate in the highly anticipated ONE Women’s Atomweight World Grand Prix. She faces Ukrainian rival, #3-ranked atomweight contender Alyona Rassohyna in the quarterfinal round at ONE: EMPOWER on September 3, live from the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

Stamp and Rassohyna battled to a controversial finish last February, with the latter forcing a late-game submission victory, albeit controversially. Stamp appeared to have tapped to a guillotine choke with less than 10 seconds remaining in the third round. 
 
The Thai warrior immediately protested the stoppage as soon as she broke free from the hold. Despite the loss, Stamp acknowledges just how difficult of a challenge Rassohyna poses to her ambitions.
 
“It will be a tougher fight for me this time around, for sure. I know her now, and she knows me. She’ll make some adjustments and so will I. However, I think her cardio isn’t too good, so I’ll try to knock her out as fast as I can,” said Stamp.
 
“I know what I can do in the Circle, and I’m planning to go back to my strengths, which is going back to my striking rather than my ground game. She’s a great grappler. I’ve improved a lot with my takedown and submission defense, because we don’t know how this fight will go.”

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Stamp has done quite well so far in her time in the Circle. The former atomweight kickboxing and Muay Thai queen has five wins so far in MMA, with only one defeat. Four of those five victories have ended inside the distance.
 
Against Rassohyna, Stamp admits she needs to be cautious of her opponent’s high level ground game so as not to make the same mistake in the first fight. Instead, Stamp plans to return to her roots and use her strengths to her advantage.
 
“The armbar is still her biggest threat, but I believe she’s coming into this fight more improved all around. I can’t underestimate her,” Stamp said.
 
“There’s no doubt the ground game will be the most difficult aspect of this fight. But I’ll focus on striking because this is my strength, especially my elbow and knee strikes. Whether I win this fight by decision or by knockout, I have to win. I’m determined to.”
 
ONE: EMPOWER is ONE Championship’s historic, all-female fight card featuring only women — the first for a major global martial arts organization.
 
In the main event, reigning ONE Women’s Strawweight World Champion “The Panda” Xiong Jing Nan defends her World Title against #2-ranked strawweight contender, Michelle Nicolini.

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Published : September 01, 2021

Marriott Bonvoy’s Latest Global Promotion Invites Members To Embrace Adventure #SootinClaimon.Com

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Marriott Bonvoy’s Latest Global Promotion Invites Members To Embrace Adventure

Register Now To Earn 1,500 Bonus Points For Stays + 3,000 Additional Points For Stays at All-Inclusive Resorts Between September and December

Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program, is inviting members to step away from their routine and embrace exciting adventures with a new global promotion. Registration starts today for the offer, which makes it easier and quicker to earn points to redeem free nights, exchange for gift cards and bid on Marriott Bonvoy Moments experiences.

Registered members will receive 1,500 bonus points on stays around the world that occur between September 14, 2021 and December 12, 2021. As a further incentive, members will also receive 3,000 additional points for stays at All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy resorts during the same period. To take advantage of the promotion, members must register here before November 28, 2021.

This is the first promotion that includes the newest offering in the Marriott Bonvoy travel program, All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy, which currently consists of 25+ resorts in locations across the Caribbean and Latin America where members can now earn and redeem points. With this promotion, members could earn 4,500 bonus points for a stay at one of these exclusive resorts.

It is possible to begin earning points from the very first stay after registration and on each eligible stay thereafter that falls within the 90-day earning period. The offer is global, providing more opportunities to experience the world through Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary hotel brands – whether that’s close to home or in the most inspiring destinations around the globe.

In addition to the global promotion, members enjoy other benefits like exclusive rates when they book directly with Marriott, contactless check-in with the Marriott Bonvoy mobile app and free Wi-Fi for every stay. To join Marriott Bonvoy for free and to learn more about all the benefits, visit Marriott.com

Here are some important details:

• With this promotion, you can earn unlimited bonus points. There is no limit to the number of bonus points you can earn during the promotion period.

• Stays made prior to registration are not eligible to earn bonus points with this promotion. So, please register here.

• Remember to book stays directly with Marriott on Marriott.com, Marriott Bonvoy Mobile app or through a reservations center. Rates available through most third-party online retailers and select travel agency rates do not qualify for this promotion.

• The following brands are not participating in the promotion: Homes & Villas by Marriott International, Marriott Executive Apartments® and Marriott Vacation Club® owner-occupied weeks. Ritz-Carlton Reserve®, BVLGARI, and other hotels that do not currently participate in Marriott Bonvoy® are also excluded from the promotion.

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Published : September 02, 2021

A hidden gem in Pattaya #SootinClaimon.Com

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A hidden gem in Pattaya

The Khon Mask Museum in Pattaya’s Nong Nooch Tropical Garden does not just give visitors a chance to check out its collection of 506 masks, but also offers a demonstration of how they are made.

The Khon Mask Museum, nestled in Pattaya’s Nong Nooch Tropical Garden, does not just display a variety of Khon masks but also demonstrates how they are made.
Established in 2017, the museum now boasts 506 masks – 24 ancient ones, 108 related to Thai beliefs and 374 for characters of the Ramakien – Thailand’s version of the Indian epic, Ramayana.

Kampon Tansacha, president of the company that owns the garden, said the museum was built in line with his mother’s wishes to preserve Thailand’s national art.


“My mother wanted the tropical garden to serve as a learning centre for Thai people. We believe children should be brought here so they can learn about this art form,” Kampon said.

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Khon is a traditional Thai dance-drama genre and is believed to have been created in the 1600s. It was generally performed in royal courts and its distinctive feature is that the mask covers the performer’s head completely. 

The Khon Mask Museum in Pattaya’s Nong NoochThe Khon Mask Museum in Pattaya’s Nong Nooch

The next project is to build a museum showcasing Thailand’s traditional puppets.
The museum will open once the Covid-19 situation has eased. 

The Khon Mask Museum in Pattaya’s Nong NoochThe Khon Mask Museum in Pattaya’s Nong Nooch

The Khon Mask Museum in Pattaya’s Nong NoochThe Khon Mask Museum in Pattaya’s Nong Nooch

Published : September 02, 2021

BGRIM to explore gas-fired power plants, renewable energy and smart grid development in Asia Industrial Estate #SootinClaimon.Com

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BGRIM to explore gas-fired power plants, renewable energy and smart grid development in Asia Industrial Estate

The accord applies to the Asia Industrial Estate (Suvarnabhumi) in Bang Bo District which AIE operates jointly with the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT).

B.Grimm Power PCL (BGRIM) and Asia Industrial Estate Co Ltd (AIE) have agreed to explore the feasibility of developing natural gas-fired and renewable energy power plants, and integrated intelligent power transmission network at the latter’s industrial park in Samut Prakan.

Dr. Harald Link, Chairman and President of BGRIM, and Chali Sophonpanich, President of AIE, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly pursue the cooperation.

The accord applies to the Asia Industrial Estate (Suvarnabhumi) in Bang Bo District which AIE operates jointly with the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT). Covering an area of more than 4,000 rai, the industrial estate is ideal for industries related to automotive, auto parts, foods, pharmaceutical, logistics, e-commerce and data center operations.

It is ideal because the estate’s strategic location being only about 40 km away from Bangkok’s business district, 20 km from the Suvarnabhumi Airport and Lad Krabang Sorting and Packing Station, 54 km from Klong Toey Port and 85 km from Laem Chabang Port.

The industrial estate is easily accessible by two main routes: Bangna-Trad Road (through Rattanakosin 200-Year Road) and Bangkok-Chon Buri Motorway (through the Peng Road which is now regarded as the main route from Bangkok to Chachoengsao Province and has its traffic lanes expanded to four and six lanes). The industrial estate is home to large-scale operators like Hino Motors Manufacturing (Thailand) Co Ltd, NGK Ceramics (Thailand) Co Ltd and Thai-Yazaki Electric Cable Co Ltd.

BGRIM to explore gas-fired power plants, renewable energy and smart grid development in Asia Industrial EstateBGRIM to explore gas-fired power plants, renewable energy and smart grid development in Asia Industrial Estate

Dr Link said the collaboration with AIE supports BGRIM’s drive to elevate its position as a leading industrial power producer and enhancing its competitive edge.

BGRIM’s planned facilities in the industrial estate will offer high quality energy supplies directly to customers through a trading mechanism bypassing state-run power utilities using the ‘Smart Grid’ developed by BGRIM. The company has trialled the energy trading system at BGRIM’s buildings and various industrial estates, he added.

BGRIM has earlier set up a pilot study project to develop a smart grid system linking Amata City Industrial Estate in Chon Buri Province with Bangkadi Industrial Park. The scheme integrates various power generation sources including natural gas-fired plants, renewable energy generators like floating solar and solar rooftops with electric vehicles charging stations and energy storage systems (ESS).

Also under the project is upgrading transmission lines and modernising various systems to become intelligent to support technological developments and adaptation of the 5G technology. The project will be implemented in phases.

Dr Link noted that this cooperation with AIE is very much in line with BGRIM’s strategy to expand its transmission and distribution business in the region. The company has built and controlled power transmission and distribution systems in nine industrial estates in Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia to establish infrastructure foundations necessary for the development of ‘Smart City’ in the future.

To date, BGRIM has 50 power plants in commercial operation. The company aims to ramp up its total installed capacity from 3,058 MW at the end of 2020 to at least 7,200 MW of secured PPA by 2025 and further to 10,000 MW by 2030 with an annual revenue of more than 100 billion baht being targeted.

Published : September 02, 2021

Ministry launches e-commerce plan to generate over THB5.3 billion next year #SootinClaimon.Com

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Ministry launches e-commerce plan to generate over THB5.3 billion next year

The Department of International Trade Promotion said the e-commerce plan covers four strategies: e-marketplace development, improvement of the environment and other factors related to e-commerce, trust and sustainability of e-commerce, and improved conditions for entrepreneurs.

The Commerce Ministry has revealed details about its national e-commerce plan, which aims to generate over 5.35 billion baht in 2022

The plan was approved by the Cabinet on Monday.

Mallika Boonmeetrakool Mahasook, an adviser to Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit, said Jurin realised the importance of e-commerce in the digital economy, which is one of the country’s main policy focuses.

As such, he had ordered a specific committee to draft a plan to promote e-commerce. Jurin also set a target of boosting the value of e-commerce from 4.03 billion baht in 2019 to 5.35 billion baht in 2022, Malika added.

Ministry launches e-commerce plan to generate over THB5.3 billion next yearMinistry launches e-commerce plan to generate over THB5.3 billion next year

The adviser explained that the plan will help stimulate Thailand’s market, which has been damaged by the Covid-19 crisis.

“This plan will generate benefits to people at all levels. Thai-owned platforms will be promoted and strengthened in a fairer market that includes foreign platforms. In addition, big data will be utilised to make e-commerce operations in Thailand more stable and systematic. The commerce minister also aims to expand commercial markets for local entrepreneurs and farmers through the online channels” said Mallika.

The Department of International Trade Promotion said the e-commerce plan covers four strategies: e-marketplace development, improvement of the environment and other factors related to e-commerce, trust and sustainability of e-commerce, and improved conditions for entrepreneurs.

Published : September 02, 2021

Maybank Kim Eng Thailand appoints Arapat Sangkharat as Chief Executive Officer #SootinClaimon.Com

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Maybank Kim Eng Thailand appoints Arapat Sangkharat as Chief Executive Officer

Arapat joined Maybank Kim Eng Thailand in August 2020 as Deputy Chief Executive Officer and as Regional Head

Maybank Kim Eng Securities (Thailand) Public Company Limited (“Maybank Kim Eng Thailand”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Arapat Sangkharat as its Chief Executive Officer and Non-Independent Executive Director effective from 31 August 2021.

Arapat joined Maybank Kim Eng Thailand in August 2020 as Deputy Chief Executive Officer and as Regional Head, Transformation, Maybank Kim Eng Group. He was subsequently appointed as Officer in Charge on 1 July 2021 following the retirement of Mr Montree Sompaisarn on 30 June 2021. As Chief Executive Officer, he will be responsible for the overall Investment Management and Investment Banking & Advisory businesses in Thailand and the execution of Maybank Kim Eng’s five-year plan.

Maybank Kim Eng Thailand appoints Arapat Sangkharat as Chief Executive OfficerMaybank Kim Eng Thailand appoints Arapat Sangkharat as Chief Executive Officer

Ami Moris, Chief Executive Officer, Maybank Kim Eng Group commented: “Our operations in Thailand has a long and solid history of excellence that has contributed to Maybank Kim Eng Group being named Southeast Asia’s Best Broker eight years in a row. Arapat’s experience in strategy and transformation will propel Maybank Kim Eng Thailand into a new era of growth and innovation to cater to our increasingly savvy clients.”

Arapat Sangkharat, Chief Executive Officer, Maybank Kim Eng Securities (Thailand) Plc. said: “I am honoured to be given this opportunity to lead Maybank Kim Eng Thailand to achieve our ambition of becoming the top-of-mind investment management company and investment bank of choice in Thailand. I look forward to working with our very capable team to build upon our strong franchise in Thailand and continue to deliver value to our clients and shareholders.”

Arapat has more than 24 years’ experience in financial services and management consulting in Asia and the United States. An executional strategist with expertise in business strategy, digital transformation, merger & integration and execution of innovation blueprints, he worked with more than 20 financial services institutions including Siam Commercial Bank, Bank of NY Mellon, American Express and Citigroup over the span of his career with Deloitte and PwC.

He holds a Master of Business Administration in Financial Investments from the University of Southern California.

Published : September 01, 2021

Logistics expo generates over THB1.2 billion for Thai private sector #SootinClaimon.Com

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Logistics expo generates over THB1.2 billion for Thai private sector

Thailand’s international logistics-trade fair this year generated over 1.249 billion baht for Thai businesses, accroding to the Commerce Ministry.

Held from August 25-27, the TILOG Virtual Exhibition 2021 saw 81 Thai companies do business with 40 foreign corporates. The online event also attracted over 24,000 visitors, according to the ministry’s Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP).

A highlight of the exhibition were talks between Japan’s Naha Port and Thai logistics providers. The DITP said Naha Port officials had held discussions about import and export businesses between the two countries.

The department also held a symposium on digital logistics, which attracted over 1,600 attendees.

Those interested in the event can visit www.tilog-ve.com for logistics information and recorded talks until September 27.

Published : September 01, 2021