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Zipmex Secures More than 300M THB Investment from Media Giants, Plan B and MACO

Zipmex was the first digital assets company to launch OOH ads last year in August and recently in 3D on Plan B’s innovative Out of Home Screen in the heart of Bangkok this past month. Zipmex also took over Bangkok and various provinces in Thailand with over 80 screens for its first online celebration of Zipmex Day.

Zipmex, Asia’s fastest growing digital asset platform, secures investment from media giants Plan B Media Public Company Limited (BKK: PLANB), one of the largest and most innovative media company in Thailand, which specializes in out-of-home media and engagement marketing, and Master Ad Public Company Limited (BKK: MACO), one of the media leaders for billboards and street furniture with an extensive media footprint across SEA.

Both investors are bullish on the digital asset revolution and have decisively backed Zipmex, the leading platform in Thailand. This marks the first time in Southeast Asia for listed multinational media companies to tap into the digital asset trend as it is set to transform the realm of financial landscape and lifestyle. Since its launch, Zipmex has recorded over 100 billion Thai Baht in trading volume over the last 12 months and scaled to over 300 people. Its exchange token, Zipmex Token (ZMT), has seen an explosion in growth from 15 baht to 180 baht at the all time high. This investment will provide a partnership for ZMT to be integrated into the advertising ecosystem across multiple platforms with the vision of bringing the highest utility token in Thailand. This is part of a large fundraising round of global high profile investors that will be announced in the coming weeks. The investment and partnership will help Zipmex reach millions of customers across Thailand and South East Asia effectively.

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Zipmex Secures More than 300M THB Investment from Media Giants, Plan B and MACO

Apart from having an exchange and brokerage license in Thailand Zipmex, is also legally compliant in Indonesia, Singapore, and Australia. The platform has expanded its offerings to include earn and spend products and has recently launched ZipWorld (redemption of lifestyle products and services using crypto) and will soon be launching Z-Launchpool (early access to new investment tokens).

Zipmex has also recently armed up its blockchain capabilities as it leads the investment round into Atato, the region’s leading blockchain technology company, that serves South-East Asia’s financial institutions in their build out blockchain-powered digital assets solutions. For media companies, blockchain technology has industry-wide applications which can transform the way content is created, consumed and protected. As an industry that places a premium on protecting and monetizing intellectual property, it does not come as a surprise that Plan B and MACO have joined forces to invest in the most regulatory compliant digital assets platform in the region. Plan B is the leading provider of out-of-home media advertising services with a variety of innovative platforms and strong engagement marketing business including sports marketing, artist management, and gaming in Thailand and Master Ad Public Company Limited (“MACO”) together have one of the most comprehensive coverage of over 2,000 venues. The investments from both media firms represent confidence and trust in digital assets and the growth that digital assets will have on society.

Given the excitement around the many ways that Zipmex is thinking about building out its ecosystem beyond finance, this fundraise definitely provides positive momentum for their businesses and their new investor’s industry as a whole. Zipmex also took over Bangkok and various provinces in Thailand with over 80 screens for its first TVC in celebration of Zipmex Day, while viewers of the recent Tokyo Olympics would have seen Zipmex across their screens at home.

As for Zipmex, this synergy is set to widen the ecosystem powered by its native token, ZMT (Zipmex Token). ZMT provides holders with increased yield opportunities with their earn program, ZipUp, which currently provides up to 7% APY on USDC (USD-denominated stablecoin). ZMT holders will also earn additional benefits within the Zipmex ecosystem, including reduced fees, upgraded payment rewards, allocation of new tokens being listed on the company’s exchange, in-game rewards, as well as access to its upcoming global NFT platform. Additionally, this collaboration allows Zipmex to increase its brand awareness to wider audiences and makes crypto more accessible for everyone. The exchange’s trading volume for the first half of the year for Zipmex was over THB 62 billion, whereby business from the Thai instance accounts for over half and is expected to grow. This represents a 2,540% increase from the same time last year. The exchange is set to grow by 310% in trading volume for the remainder of 2021.

Dr. Akalarp Yimwilai, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Zipmex Thailand, is convinced that 2021 is the year of digital assets. Last year, Zipmex successfully raised more than US$ 6 million in funding led by Jump Capital, an American investment firm with portfolio companies including TradingView, a cloud-based charting and social-networking software for both beginner and advanced active investment traders.

“Zipmex has taken on an important role in facilitating transactions via crypto as well as increasing the use cases and utilizing crypto in our daily lives. We continue to expand to other products in order to bridge the gap between finance and lifestyle. We are extremely honored in the trust Plan B, and MACO has placed such an important trust in us,” Dr. Akalarp Yimwilai, Co-Founder and CEO of Zipmex Thailand.

“We believe Zipmex has one of the most promising teams of talent in the industry. They have a clear vision to ignite this digital asset revolution and have strong execution capabilities demonstrated by a solid track record since their launch. We look forward to supporting their growth with our network of integrated media and content portfolio. The digital asset space provides many opportunities for us to strengthen our ecosystem in the engagement marketing space including sports, artist management, and gaming. We are confident that this investment and partnership will secure Plan B’s vision to be a leader in innovation.” Pinijsorn Luechaikajohnpan, PhD, Managing Director of Plan B Media Public Company Limited (“Plan B”)

Other large corporations have also seen potential in partnerships with Zipmex. Earlier in February this year, Zipmex announced its payment partnership with Major Cineplex and Rapidz as well as Renazzo Motor Co., Ltd (“Renazzo Motor”), the official Lamborghini distributor in Thailand and WasuthaGroup, the first distributor of Tesla and one of the most popular and well-recognized distributors of luxury cars. Real estate companies such as One.Six Development (an MQDC Joint Venture) and Chaopraya Mahanakorn Plc. (CMC Group) are also involved in the payment program called ZipSpend. More recently, The Brooker Group, a publicly listed financial consultancy and capital management company which acts as an independent advisor to leading private sector clients have also partnered with Zipmex and provide employees with the option to receive salary and bonuses in digital assets in the future.

Published : August 17, 2021

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THAI Announces Six-Month Operational Performance Results for 2021 during its Business Rehabilitation

As of June 30, 2021, total assets of THAI and its subsidiaries were THB 168,582 million, a decrease of THB 40,715 million (19.5%) from December 31, 2020. Total liabilities were THB 285,066 million, a decrease by THB 52,896 million (15.7%) from December 31, 2020.

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), announces consolidated financial statements for the first six months in 2021. THAI and its subsidiaries reported the operating loss of THB 14,335 million. The total revenue was 10,220 million, lower than last year’s THB 30,273 or 74.8%. A decrease in both passenger and cargo revenue was THB 30,486 million (84.2%) and a decrease of THB 1,417 million (35.5%) was from other services. Moreover, other incomes have increased to THB 1,630 million. Total expenses amounted to THB 24,555 million which was THB 34,246 million (58.2%) lower than the previous year, mainly due to the variable operating expenses. However, THAI and its subsidiaries had one-time transactions with net profit totalled THB 25,889 million consisting of profits following the Rehabilitation Plan such as profit from debt restructuring, sale of shares in its subsidiaries and adjustment of aircraft lease capital. Consequently, THAI and its subsidiaries reported THB 11,121 million of net profit. Profit attributable to owners of the parent company amounted to THB 11,125 million. Profit per share was THB 5.10.

As of June 30, 2021, total assets of THAI and its subsidiaries were THB 168,582 million, a decrease of THB 40,715 million (19.5%) from December 31, 2020. Total liabilities were THB 285,066 million, a decrease by THB 52,896 million (15.7%) from December 31, 2020. The shareholders’ equity of THAI and its subsidiaries amounted to THB -116,484 million, a negative decrease from December 31, 2020, amounting to THB 12,181 million.

Under the Business Rehabilitation plan, THAI is operating to resolve and improve its business structure as well as to generate revenue from non-air businesses and continually reduce expenses such as restructuring and downsizing the organization and cutting down operating costs in other areas. THAI aims to maintain financial liquidity and seek for new loans until the airline industry situation resumes to its normal operation.

Published : August 16, 2021

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Thai Vietjet to open new and resume four Domestic Cross-regional Routes from just THB0

The new services Phuket (HKT) – Chiang Mai (CNX) and Phuket – Udon Thani will commence from September 15, 2021 and October 1, 2021

Reinforcing ‘Phuket Sandbox’ model, Thai Vietjet announced new and resumption of cross-regional services connecting Phuket to Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Udon Thani, plus Hat Yai to Chiang Rai, offering additional convenience and valued choices to all passengers and further extending its success as the Fastest Growing Low-cost Carrier of the Year 2020 (by Global Business Outlook Magazine, London).

The new services Phuket (HKT) – Chiang Mai (CNX) and Phuket – Udon Thani will commence from September 15, 2021 and October 1, 2021, respectively. While Phuket – Chiang Rai (CEI) and Hat Yai (HDY) – Chiang Rai (CEI) services are scheduled to resume on October 1, 2021.

In celebration of the new services, the airline launched exclusive promotion, offering special fares starting from just 0THB (not inclusive of taxes, fees, and add-on services) to fly on the airline’s entire domestic flight network. The special fares are available for booking from August 16 – 20, 2021, with travel period between September 15 – December 31, 2021 (terms and conditions applied) at www.vietjetair.com.

The promotional tickets are available on www.vietjetair.com, applied to Thai Vietjet’s domestic flights from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) to Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phuket, Krabi, Udon Thani, Hat Yai, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Ubon Ratchathani, and Surat Thani, cross-regional flights from Phuket to Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, and Udon Thani, also direct flights from Hat Yai to Chiang Rai. The tickets are also available on all other distribution channels including www.vietjetair.com, mobile app “Vietjet Air”, via Facebook at facebook.com/VietJetThailand by clicking “Booking” tab, as well as travel agencies and booking offices. Payment can be easily made with international debit and credit cards.

Currently, the airline still maintains its cargo flights operation and international semi-commercial flights as usual. Thai Vietjet is committed to providing the highest level of safety and has made continued efforts to provide all possible contact channels and policies to best support its passengers during the current COVID-19 outbreak.

Published : August 16, 2021

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GULF Announces Q2’21 Core Profit Growth of 42% YoY after GSRC Unit 1 Begins Commercial Operation

GULF recorded net profit attributable to the parent company, which includes the impact from foreign exchange rate, of 1,407 million baht, a decrease of 25.2% YoY compared to net profit of 1,881 million baht in Q2’20.

Ms. Yupapin Wangviwat, Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer, Gulf Energy Development Plc. (GULF), revealed “For the second quarter of this year, GULF recorded a core profit of 1,401 million baht, an increase of 412 million baht or 42% year-on-year (YoY). The increase was mainly from the profit of Gulf SRC power project’s (GSRC) first unit following the commercial operation on March 31, 2021, with an installed power generation capacity of 662.5 megawatts (MW) and an average load factor of 88% in this quarter. The rise in core profit also comes from the higher volume of electricity sales of 12 SPPs under GMP group and 7 SPPs under GJP group to industrial customers from all industries, especially from the automotive, electronic components and steel industries. In Q2’21, the average load factor of industrial customers for the 12 SPPs was 63%, increasing from 51% last year, while the 7 SPPs had an average load factor of 66%, rising from 57% last year. Additionally, the volume of electricity sold to the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand from the 2 IPPs under GJP group increased by 148% YoY, resulting in more plant efficiency. GULF also recorded share of profit from PTT NGD of 63 million baht from the company’s investment of 42% equity stake.

Compared to the previous quarter, core profit decreased by 989 million baht or 41.4% due to the absence of dividend income from Intouch Holdings Public Company Limited (INTUCH) in this quarter, as well as from Borkum Riffgrund 2 (BKR2) offshore wind power plant project’s lower volume of electricity sales due to seasonality, since Q2 and Q3 are low season while Q1 and Q4 are peak season for offshore wind power projects in Germany.

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GULF Announces Q2’21 Core Profit Growth of 42% YoY after GSRC Unit 1 Begins Commercial Operation

Total revenue for Q2’21 was recorded at 11,845 million baht, an increase of 2,707 million baht or 29.6% YoY. The rise in revenue is mainly due to the revenue from GSRC Unit 1’s commercial operation in Q1’21, the revenue recognized from BKR2 offshore wind power project, which was recognized for the first time in Q4’20, and from the higher electricity and steam sales to industrial customers of the GMP group. Meanwhile, electricity sales from GTN1 and GTN2 solar power projects in Vietnam had a slight drop due to the temporary curtailment from the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting the nation’s electricity demand.

The EBITDA margin was 35.6%, an increase from 31.9% YoY. This was mainly due to a decrease in natural gas costs by 8.7% YoY, despite the decline in average Ft rate.

GULF recorded net profit attributable to the parent company, which includes the impact from foreign exchange rate, of 1,407 million baht, a decrease of 25.2% YoY compared to net profit of 1,881 million baht in Q2’20. This resulted from the unrealized gain of 892 million baht in the previous year, while there was unrealized gain of 6 million baht in Q2’21.

As of June 30, 2021, GULF had net interest-bearing debt to equity ratio of 1.75 times, which is still lower than the bond covenant level of 3.50 times.

GULF Announces Q2’21 Core Profit Growth of 42% YoY after GSRC Unit 1 Begins Commercial Operation

“Following the completion of the tender offer for INTUCH securities, GULF has 42.25% equity stake in INTUCH. The acquisition was financed by loans from Thai financial institutions of approximately 48,612 million baht. GULF plans to issue debentures totaling approximately 20 billion baht within this year. The proceeds will be used for future investments to support the company’s growth as well as partial loan repayment for the acquisition of INTUCH shares. In addition, the company will immediately book dividend income of approximately 1.6 billion baht in the third quarter this year,” Ms. Yupapin added.

GULF Announces Q2’21 Core Profit Growth of 42% YoY after GSRC Unit 1 Begins Commercial Operation

For the second half of 2021, GULF has a lineup of projects that will soon begin commercial operation such as the 128-MW ‘Mekong Wind’ offshore wind farm in Vietnam. Phase 1-3 will gradually start operating within Q3-Q4 2021, GSRC unit 2 with an installed capacity of 662.5 MW is scheduled for commercial operation in October 2021, the 326-MW gas-fired power plant in Oman (DIPWP) with an installed capacity of 40MW in the first phase will be in operation by the third and fourth quarter; and solar rooftop projects under Gulf1 with a total installed capacity of 20 MW will be gradually in operation by the end of the year, resulting in the company’s total gross installed capacity of 7,922 MW by the end of 2021.

Published : August 16, 2021

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Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 enhanced by Dow solutions

That is why Dow is passionate about contributing materials science expertise and proactive strategies that drive sustainable decision-making and helping to power a positive and lasting legacy

As the Official Carbon Partner of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Dow has brought a world-class portfolio of advanced, sustainable and leading-edge products that enable Dow to deliver solutions designed to improve the Olympic experience for host territories, athletes and fans everywhere – on the field of play and in day-to-day lives. Behind the scenes of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, Dow’s innovations and expertise are a vital part of efforts to enhance the performance, safety and sustainability of the Olympic Games and the Olympic Movement, in line with the IOC Sustainability Strategy and Olympic Agenda 2020.

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Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 enhanced by Dow solutions

Global sporting events such as the Olympic Games have a significant carbon footprint from permanent and temporary infrastructure construction, operations, and the travel of athletes, spectators and media to the Games. It is the responsibility of the Organizing Committee to measure the emission sources under their authority, reduce them as much as possible and devise a strategy to balance the unavoidable emissions through climate benefits generated somewhere else so that the net carbon impact of the event is neutral. This represents both a move toward zero carbon and an effort to make the Games carbon neutral.

That is why Dow is passionate about contributing materials science expertise and proactive strategies that drive sustainable decision-making and helping to power a positive and lasting legacy. For the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, that legacy includes uniting the old with the new, proving that leveraging the latest technologies enables enhanced performance and sustainability. The Tokyo 2020 cityscape features new construction and also Tokyo 1964 venues that are retrofitted with advanced building technologies to help bring the 50+ year-old facilities to the cutting-edge.

Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 enhanced by Dow solutions

Dow’s technologies are working behind the scenes of many of these venues – new and existing – to help insulate, seal, connect, coat, protect and deliver sustainability gains long after the closing ceremonies. More than half of the 43 Olympic venues are existing facilities, resulting in an estimated savings of 80,000 tons of CO2 equivalent emissions. Among the existing buildings, nine of those that are retrofitted deployed various Dow technologies to help elevate the performance and aesthetic of facades, building envelopes and electrical systems. Some of the Dow solutions implemented include, but are not limited to

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● DOWANOL™ Glycol Ethers used in the water-based coatings system helps reduce damage from moisture, cracking and popping to keep the venue looking fresh while meeting low-VOC requirements.

● ELASTENE™ Elastomeric Wall Coatings help shield the exterior walls by providing excellent dirt and water resistance

● Dow’s PRIMAL™ Acrylic Polymer works to protect the interior walls, providing long-term durability and excellent adhesion.

● Dow AXELERON™ Compounds are used as an insulation layer in telecommunication wires to aid in ensuring the stadium’s transmission speeds and signals are as efficient and reliable as possible, reducing the risk of signal loss. AXELERON™ Compounds, and in some cases along with ENGAGE™ Polyolefin Elastomers, are also used as insulation layers for 45 kilometers of low and medium-voltage cables to help provide reliable power throughout the venue.

● DOWSIL™ SE 797 Silicone Sealant is leveraged in the canopy/connecting corridor that links the International Broadcast Center with the Main Press Center, giving the glass façade a sleek look without metal frames. The silicone sealant has excellent adhesion and weather protection, and also helps absorb and relieve movement between the structure’s elements to prevent cracks that could result from Tokyo’s hot summer temperatures.

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● Dow’s VORACOR™ Polyurethanes System is leveraged within surfboards due to its shape variety, and lightweight, low density yet high strength profile, in addition to the fact that it’s easy to mold and extremely durable.

● VERSIFY™ Elastomer Technology is selected by Toppan Printing to create a new polyolefin (PO)-based fabric for temporary banners. All plastic parts are comprised only of polyolefins for a purpose of recyclability. Once the events have concluded, Dow and Toppan intend to collect banners and signage that are made with its polyolefin-based materials and upcycle them into different products. Collected banners or signage will be re-palletized as a renewable resin, blended with timber from wood waste to produce wood-plastic composite materials for benches, floors and more.

Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 enhanced by Dow solutions

The Olympic Games venues represent the proud heritage of Japan, the legacy of the Olympic Games Tokyo 1964 and the bright future of Tokyo’s urban development. Although the Olympics Games, still to be called Tokyo 2020, have been postponed to July 2021, the focus on constructing an unparalleled Olympic experience for both fans and athletes continues. Featuring a total of 43 venues – including 8 new permanent structures, 25 existing venues and 10 temporary sites – retrofit venues at Tokyo 2020 honor their history and are reimagined to serve the city and its residents for the next decade and beyond.

Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 enhanced by Dow solutions

Nicoletta Piccolrovazzi, Global Technology & Sustainability Director with Dow Olympic & Sports Solutions, said, “Our carbon partnership with the IOC is an example of one such transformative collaboration, where the platform of sport and the power of science unite to catalyze the adoption of state-of-the-art technologies for a positive climate legacy. We’ve come to recognize the Olympic Games as one of our largest and most powerful ‘trade shows’ which helps guide the way we interact with customers. It is largely an opportunity for customers to experience and witness first-hand Dow solutions that are showcased at the Games, whether they are in venue infrastructure or athlete equipment and apparel.”

Dow has a longstanding history in the world of sports. It was at the 1980 Olympic Games that Dow first started supplying to Games venues. In the 40 years since, the partnership has evolved and grown from strength to strength. In 2010, Dow became the Official Chemistry Company of the Olympic Games and a part of The Olympic Partners (TOP) program, and in 2017, following two successful carbon partnerships with the Sochi and Rio Organizing Committees, the IOC named Dow its Official Carbon Partner.

For more information about Dow’s collaboration with the Olympic Movement, visit https://corporate.dow.com/en-us/about/partnerships/sports/sponsorships/olympics.html.

Published : August 13, 2021

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Central Pattana launches ‘Central Kitchen’ reinforcing its position as the best food destination

where over 2,000 delicious dishes from world’s famous restaurants can be ordered from 21 Central shopping centers in Bangkok and its perimeter, Chonburi, Rayong, Korat and Hat Yai

• Convenient and clean with everything in one place reaching by direct call or branch official LINE service – visit https://www.centralplaza.co.th/CentralKitchen/ to browse from over 2,000 delicious dishes.

• Simply chat online or call us to order and pick-up at Drive Thru point, or if you visit our supermarket, stop by at the Central Kitchen counter to order and pick up on your way out.

• Enhanced ‘Central Hygiene & Safety x 2’ measures with strict supervision and control over the pick-up/delivery service points to help facilitate restaurants and ensure customer confidence in our highest standard of hygiene and convenience, with the full cooperation of shops, restaurants and staffs.

Bangkok – Central Pattana Plc has launched its latest service ‘Central Kitchen’ to serve deliciousness from Central at your doorstep with the concept of ‘Convenient and clean with everything in one place’. Enjoy more than 2,000 delicious dishes from the world’s famous restaurants, including Michelin-starred restaurants as well as those listed in the Michelin Guide in addition to other exclusive restaurants. All delicious dishes will be served at home without the wait in a queue. This reinforces Central as the best food destination, where customers can make their order from home or stop by at Central Kitchen service counter when visit the supermarkets at 21 Central shopping centers in Bangkok and its perimeters, Chonburi, Rayong, Korat and Hat Yai. Enjoying the delicious dishes from today onwards by simply adding the LINE Official Account (OA) or call your local branch of Central shopping center directly. Visit https://www.centralplaza.co.th/CentralKitchen/

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Central Pattana launches ‘Central Kitchen’ reinforcing its position as the best food destination

Dr. Nattakit Tangpoonsinthana, Executive Vice President of Marketing for Central Pattana Plc. said: “Central Pattana constantly develops new services to support tenants and restaurant operators as well as to ensure customer convenience. Our latest service, Central Kitchen, is a service center that offers convenience for customers – whether they want to make a direct call or order through the LINE OA of their local branch. Simply click on your favorite dishes and wait for your delivery; The restaurants can help finding the riders. Alternatively, when you visit our supermarkets, you can stop by and place the order at Central Kitchen counter and once you finished the shopping, your food will be ready for pick-up through our touchless experience,” Dr. Nattakit said.

Central is the best food destination, where over 2,000 delicious dishes from popular restaurants are ready to be served without queuing. We gather popular restaurants ranging from street food, shabu, barbeque-grilled, bubble tea to exclusive restaurants with a single branch in Thailand in addition to world-famous restaurants awarded a Michelin star and listed in the Michelin Guide.

Central Pattana launches ‘Central Kitchen’ reinforcing its position as the best food destination

There are a total of 2,000 dishes from 1,000 restaurants participating that you can place order and wait to be served at home without queuing. For example; Kam’s Roast with its legendary roasted meats that have been awarded the Michelin star for seven consecutive years; Thailand’s first branch of Song Fa with its Bak Kut The, listed in Michelin Guide Singapore; Din Tai Fung, the Taiwanese dim sum restaurants that have been awarded the Michelin star and top 10 world’s best restaurants; TP Tea: the world’s first bubble tea; The Coffee Academics: house brand coffee from Hong Kong – one of the world’s best coffee shops; %Arabica: Kyoto’s famous coffee shop as well as special menus from popular restaurants in our shopping centers such as Haidilao and its popular Mala Hot Pot; Sushiro: Japan’s no. 1 conveyor-belt sushi chain; La Meow with its famous Mala originally from Hunan; Seoga & Cook; Laem Charoen Seafood; Sushi Den, Sizzler, Spaghetti Factory, Ootoya, Mo-Mo-Paradise, Sushi Hiro, Pepper Lunch, Subway, Chuan Kitchen, Jones’ Salad, Kum Poon, Laos-Yuan, Pleun Pung, Tum Tum, Manee Mana, Katsuya.

Many scrumptious dessert shops that you must try such as Peak Chocolate, S&P, Mx cakes & bakery, Paul Bakery, Eric Kayser, Haagen-Dazs, Cheevit Cheeva, Swensen’s, Cold Stone, Krispy Kreme, Koomi, Kyo Roll En, Olino, Toku Dessert, Mom & Sis, Kyo Roll En, Baimiang.

Central Pattana launches ‘Central Kitchen’ reinforcing its position as the best food destination

Refreshen your day with the drinks from famous bubble tea shops and cafes such as Host x Amber, GaGa, Louisa Coffee, Koi Thé and many more delicious dishes from Food Park.

Convenient and clean with everything in one place

• When you visit any of our shopping centers, drop by to make an order before entering the supermarket and by the time you finish shopping, your food will be ready for pickup. Ready-meal boxes are also available for you to take home.

Central Pattana launches ‘Central Kitchen’ reinforcing its position as the best food destination

• Via online chat or call to order: Restaurants will facilitate to call the rider or you can manage self-pickup at the Drive Thru spot.

Ensuring the highest standards of ‘Central Hygiene & Safety x 2’

All services, staffs, common areas and restaurants are managed under the strict supervision. The measures include entrances and exits are clearly arranged; strict screening points for staffs before starting their shifts; strictly apply 100% social distancing; tracking staffs’ timelines; apply the double protection (two masks or a mask and a face shield) for staffs; implement cleaning and disinfecting with alcohol in every process in addition to a daily big cleaning. For delivery service, all riders must pass the screening and self-assessment through ‘Thai Stop Covid’; use alcohol gel to disinfect their hands and gloves before and after pick-up; arrange proper waiting area to ensure social distancing; refrain from gathering and talking while waiting. All are to ensure customer confidence in our services.

All dishes are ready to be served at your doorstep from 21 branches of Central shopping centers across the country including centralwOrld, Central Bangna, Pinklao, Ladprao, Mahachai, Grand Rama 9, Rama 3, Rama 2, Westgate, Chaengwattana, Rattanathibet, Ramindra, Salaya, Rayong, Chonburi, Korat, Central Marina, Pattaya Beach, East Ville, Hatyai and Central Village.

For more information : https://www.centralplaza.co.th/CentralKitchen/

Published : August 13, 2021

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VGI Announced 1Q 2021/22 Results, Defying the Odds with 33.7% Growth YoY

The Group was able to maintain operational efficiency and record 33.7% revenue increase to THB 596mn and 109.7% net profit increase to THB 10mn compared to the same quarter last year

VGI PLC, the market leader in Offline-to-Online (“O2O”) Solutions across Advertising, Payment and Logistics platforms announced its 1Q 2021/22 performance, delivering solid revenue growth of 33.7% YoY and positive net profit of THB 10mn despite COVID-19 challenges. This is a result of the Group’s ability to effectively adapt to the situation and measures put in place to mitigate the impact of the pandemic and prepare for future crises.

Commenting on this achievement, Mr. Nelson Leung, CEO of VGI, said, “Notwithstanding the challenges of COVID-19, the Group was able to maintain operational efficiency and record 33.7% revenue increase to THB 596mn and 109.7% net profit increase to THB 10mn compared to the same quarter last year. During this quarter, we managed to bring in THB 378mn from our Out-of-Home (“OOH”) segment, an increase of 41.9% YoY from THB 266mn, and THB 218mn from Digital Services, an increase of 21.6% YoY.”

“For our key business highlights and management outlook, in the OOH Advertising segment, despite being heavily affected by the pandemic, we were able to amplify our marketing effectiveness through consumer engagement, utilizing all of our media platforms. In the Payment segment, we were able to expand our digital and online services under the Rabbit Group, with Rabbit LinePay teaming up with KBank to launch LINE POINTS Credit Card in response to the new normal spending. In this quarter, we also further strengthened our ecosystem through a new investment in e-Commerce by investing a 51.0% equity stake into Fanslink Communication Co. Ltd. (“Fanslink”), a leading importer of Chinese electronics and e-Commerce enabler. This alliance does not only offer a major opportunity for both businesses to expand our capabilities moving forward, but also broaden VGI’s ability to add value to our products and services through the consolidation of Fanslink’s premium products and VGI’s ecosystem.”

“Although there is encouraging progress this year with the vaccine rollout across the globe, the situation in Thailand remains volatile given the surge in infection cases and deaths since April, leading to stricter containment measures, and inevitably the sluggish pace of recovery. The Bank of Thailand has cut Thailand’s economic growth forecast in 2021 to 0.7%, the lowest in ASEAN. Nevertheless, VGI will focus on pursuing operational sustainability through our diversified platforms and creation of new synergies, while also maintaining a strong balance sheet and cash reserves. With that, we are confident we will be able to quickly pick up the pace and continue to create a thriving business once the pandemic comes to an end,” Mr. Leung concluded.

Published : August 13, 2021

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Meng Wanzhou returns to the Court with Counsel Arguing the US manipulated the case for committal

After nearly three years since Meng was arrested in Vancouver airport, the case has now entered a crucial stage.

On August 4, Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou returned to the British Columbia Supreme Court for a final round of hearings on the possible extradition to the United States, which are expected to last until August 21.

After nearly three years since Meng was arrested in Vancouver airport, the case has now entered a crucial stage. According to a media statement by Huawei Canada, over the next several weeks, counsel for Meng will argue that the United States manipulated the case for committal and the certified evidence before the Court; that the United States has both mischaracterized evidence and omitted other evidence in order to establish a case of fraud; and that its misconduct in certifying misleading evidence, coupled with its shifting theory of the case, has corroded the fairness of the Canadian legal proceedings.

“As the case enters its next phase, Huawei remains confident in Ms. Meng’s innocence. We will, as always, continue to support Ms. Meng’s pursuit of justice and freedom,” said Huawei Canada in the media statement.

Case Background

According to the record of the case (ROC) provided by the U.S.to the Canadian court, Meng was charged with fraud because of a PowerPoint presentation she made at the request of HSBC their director of global banking for the Asia Pacific region Alan Thomas, on August 22, 2013. And the ROC would be the basis on which the Canadian court will decide whether to extradite Meng to the US.

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On 1 December 2018, more than five years after the meeting, Meng was arrested at Vancouver airport because the US wanted her to stand trial on charges including fraud.

According to the ROC, the key basis of the US’s allegation in this case is that HSBC, especially the bank’s senior management, had been unaware of Huawei’s relationship with Skycom and therefore could only assess the risks it was facing based on Meng’s PowerPoint presentation.

During Meng’s extradition hearing on June 29-30 2021, her legal team presented new evidence to reveal the misleading nature of US ROC, consisting of more than 300 pages of emails and internal HSBC bank documents.

The new evidence showed that the continuing nature of Skycom’s business with Huawei was not kept from senior HSBC executives; that internal HSBC risk-assessments were made based on knowledge of the true facts; and that any reputational risks were managed with the knowledge of senior HSBC executives.

According to Mark Sandler, lawyer of Meng, the new evidence consists of reliable, contemporaneous business records that show the records of case (ROC) presented by U.S. to the Canadian court are “so defective as to compel the court to place no reliance on them.”

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However, on July 9, the Canadian court ruled that it would not grant the introduction of the new documents in its entirety into the evidence of Meng’s extradition case.

As the defence team reemphasized, even though the court did not permit Meng to introduce additional evidence, it doesn’t mean the evidence doesn’t hold true. The new documents can prove clearly that two statements in the ROC, i.e. “HSBC executives were unaware of Huawei’s relationship with Skycom” and “HSBC relied on Meng Wanzhou’s PowerPoint presentation for decision-making”, are manifestly unreliable and have seriously misled the court.

The lawyer team further argues that the US selectively omitted key information on two slides of the PowerPoint presentation. The two slides clearly contain the information that Huawei controlled Skycom’s operations in Iran. The ROC also omits other slides describing Huawei’s compliance efforts in relation to Huawei’s and Skycom’s commerce in Iran.

Dr. Victor Meijers, Lecturer at Leiden University and civil-law notary in The Hague, wrote in a published article that “In the EU, a defense offered by seniors claiming to be unaware of knowledge in the possession of juniors, would be self-incriminating evidence on breaking the law on matters of governance and internal reporting.”

The Politicized Nature of the Case

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Meng’s case has long been dragged into the politics of the U.S.-China trade war and technology competition. Just days after her arrest in 2018, US former President Donald Trump said he could intervene in the case if it helped secured a trade deal with China. In May 2019, Steve Bannon, a former senior Trump adviser, said, “Killing Huawei is 10 times more important than a trade deal with China.”

“There is gross political interference in this case by the United States. Ms. Meng was nothing less than a pun in trade negotiations between the United States and China,” said Richard Kurland, attorney at law in the provinces of British Columbia and Quebec, Canada, “The reason why Canada couldn’t do anything earlier is because of president Trump.”

The hearings will continue, and the counsel for Meng will argue that the United States has failed to establish a plausible case for prosecution because the record before the Court discloses no evidence upon which a reasonable trier of fact, properly instructed, could find Meng guilty of fraud. It follows that committal must be denied and Meng be allowed to return home.

Published : August 13, 2021

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Reserve your spot at the Dot Property 48 Hour Mega Sale, Thailand’s biggest online property sales event

The Dot Property 48 Hour Mega Sale sees discounts of up to 40 percent placed on condominium units, villas, houses and other real estate in Bangkok, Phuket, Samui, Hua Hin and Pattaya.

Thailand’s biggest online property sales event returns in 2021 with more properties and bigger discounts. Registration is now open for the Dot Property 48 Hour Mega Sale and property seekers can secure their spot at the two-day event scheduled for August 27th and 28th.

The Dot Property 48 Hour Mega Sale sees discounts of up to 40 percent placed on condominium units, villas, houses and other real estate in Bangkok, Phuket, Samui, Hua Hin and Pattaya. These never-before-seen prices are only made available during Thailand’s biggest online property sales event.

Registering in advance for the Dot Property 48 Hour Mega Sale comes with several benefits. For starters, those who sign up today are eligible to participate in an exclusive sneak peek where you can view select discounts before the start of the event.

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Reserve your spot at the Dot Property 48 Hour Mega Sale, Thailand’s biggest online property sales event

Secondly, advance registrants can enter the Dot Property 48 Hour Mega Sale directly on August 27. That means you can be among the first to explore deals and message developers. This is the best way to secure the property you want during the sale because once a unit has been sold, it’s gone for good.

Whether you are searching for a place to call home, after a vacation property or want a strong investment, it will be available at Thailand’s biggest online property sales event. The Dot Property 48 Hour Mega Sale features an exclusive collection of the Kingdom’s best real estate at the lowest prices ever seen.

“Last year’s event saw buyers from Thailand and overseas secure their dream home and helped set a Dot Property Group single-day record for website visitors. The sale promises to be even bigger in 2021 with greater synergy between Dot Property Group’s five leading property portals, including Thailand-Property, Dot Property and Hipflat, ensuring increased visibility and attracting even more property buyers” said Mr.James Claassen, General Manager of Dot Property Group

Due to the heavy traffic expected during the Dot Property 48 Hour Mega Sale, we’re encouraging everyone to register ahead of time. Not only will this provide you with direct access to the best deals as soon as the event begins, but you’ll also be able to take part in an exclusive preview where you can see some of the discounts on offer. Don’t wait, register today!

If you’re a developer interested in joining the Dot Property 48 Hour Mega Sale, contact us at: event@dotpropertygroup.com

Published : August 11, 2021

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Carabao Group donates Woody C+ Lock to officials in Bang Pakong District during height of COVID-19 pandemic

Carabao Group PCL wishes to be part of the support for the officials who are at the frontline of this trying crisis, offering heartfelt thanks and goodwill through the donation of Woody C+ Lock drinks to help boost the immune system of the officials and the medical personnel.

Mr.Kamoldist Smuthkochorn, Chief Operations Officer at Carabao Group PLC and Ms. Kanokkorn Jaichuen, Public Relations Manager of Carabao Tawandang, donated Woody C+ Lock Lemon, Woody C+ Lock Orange and Woody C+ Lock Mixed Berry – beverages that contain 200% vitamin C – to healthcare officials and personnel in Bang Pakong District. The recipients of Woody C+ Lock products included Bang Pakong Hospital (received by Dr. Suthon Khoonraksa, Director), Phimpha Tambon Health Promotion Hospital (received by Ms. Porntip Mingcharoen, Director) and Chachoengsao Provincial Social Security Office (received by Mr. Hattaripim Namongkolboonwong, General Administration Officer) to show gratitude and support, as well as boost the immune system of the officials during the pandemic.

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Carabao Group donates Woody C+ Lock to officials in Bang Pakong District during height of COVID-19 pandemic

As COVID-19 positive cases continue to rise, the situation continues to have devasting effects all over Thailand, prompting related organizations and officials to sacrifice their personal safety and work tirelessly to help relieve the overwhelming suffering of many of those affected by the novel virus. Carabao Group PCL wishes to be part of the support for the officials who are at the frontline of this trying crisis, offering heartfelt thanks and goodwill through the donation of Woody C+ Lock drinks to help boost the immune system of the officials and the medical personnel.

We truly hope that the willpower of all Thai citizens will get us through this difficult time together.

Published : August 11, 2021