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Bangkok Airways confirms to operate its domestic flights until 20 July 2021

Certain flights still operate as usual including Samui-Phuket (roundtrip) and special flights under Samui Plus Programme.

Bangkok Airways confirms to operate its domestic flights until 20 July 2021 to comply with the Government Gazette announced on 18 July 2021. Certain flights still operate as usual including Samui-Phuket (roundtrip) and special flights under Samui Plus Programme.

Any relevant change to such announcement, the airline shall keep their passengers informed.

More detail on flight schedules, please visit https://www.bangkokair.com/flight/flightSchedule.

Passengers affected by this announcement are eligible for Bangkok Airways assistance measures as below:

✅ rebook for a new traveling date without rebooking fee*

👉 Passenger who wish to postpone without a new departure date (Open Ticket) are required to fill in the form below and submit at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure time.

👉 Complete and submit form at https://forms.office.com/r/WjcEEfQX2L

Submitted requests will be contacted by Bangkok Airways in sequential order the airline received; on first come first served basis.

👉 To postpone and confirm your new departure date, please proceed via www.bangkokair.com/managing-my-booking

✅ full refund by means of Travel Voucher (www.bangkokair.com/eng/travel-voucher) at least 24 hours before flight departure.

👉 Passengers issued ticket directly with the airline can contact us via the following channels:

– Call Center 1771 or +662-270-6699 (Call from outside Thailand) from 08.00 – 20.00 hrs.

– PG Live Chat: https://bit.ly/PGLiveChatEN

– Email: reservation@bangkokair.com

– Bangkok Airways Ticketing Office www.bangkokair.com/our-offices

👉 Passengers issued ticket by travel agents, please contact your travel agent directly.

*Terms and conditions apply

Published : July 18, 2021

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Thai Vietjet would like to confirm normal domestic flight schedule until 20th July 2021

Following the Royal Gazette announcement on 18th July 2021, the airline is closely monitoring the situations and following the regulations of related authorities.

Following the Royal Gazette announcement on 18th July 2021, the airline is closely monitoring the situations and following the regulations of related authorities. In the meantime, Thai Vietjet would like to confirm normal domestic flight schedule until 20th July 2021. We will inform passengers again once any change occurs or there is any official announcement from the authorities. 

Thai Vietjet would like to confirm normal domestic flight schedule until 20th July 2021

The airline has imposed service recovery policy for passengers holding flight tickets traveling during 1 July – 31 August 2021 (not limit booking date, apply to tickets which were changed travel date before) can choose 1) To change travel date without fee. New departure date must be within 31th Dec 2021 (Except high travel period) or 2) To keep credit shell for future use. Credit shell is valid 90 days from original departure date. Passengers are advised to visit www.vietjetair.com for more information.

Published : July 18, 2021

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PTT Shines on Carbon Credit Trading to Support National Net Zero Emission

To reach net zero carbon emissions, many developed countries announced their timeframe targets. For example, Scandinavian Peninsula’s countries aim for net zero during 2030-2045.

Derivatives Trading Department, International Trading Business Unit, PTT Plc. is preparing for carbon credit trading, a mega trend of the energy industry. In 1997, Kyoto Protocol mirrored the first commitment of climate change action, targeting of 5% greenhouse gases (GHG) reduction compared with 1990 emission. In 2015, at the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) in Paris, the Agreement on climate change was adopted, having its goal to limit global warming to well below 2, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels. To achieve this long-term temperature goal, countries aim to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Net zero emissions refers to achieving an overall balance between GHG emissions produced and GHG emissions taken out of the atmosphere.

To reach net zero carbon emissions, many developed countries announced their timeframe targets. For example, Scandinavian Peninsula’s countries aim for net zero during 2030-2045. Other countries such as EU, UK, USA, South Korea, Japan and New Zealand target net zero in 2050 while China plans for 2060. (Thailand and many countries remain under consideration.)

List of countries announced for net zero targets (Source: https://eciu.net/netzerotracker)

For efficient implementation of GHG emissions, several countries issue rules and regulations as well as measures such as a carbon tax. The government sets a price that emitters must pay for each ton of GHG emissions they emit. In some countries where compliance markets are established, Emission Trading System (ETS) or Cap and Trade is exercised. It is a government regulatory system designed to give companies an incentive to reduce their carbon emissions. The government sets an emission cap and allow the entities whose emission is less than cap, to trade emission permits called “carbon credit”. Companies with high GHG emissions can buy emission allowance from others which have fewer emissions. The unit of measure is assessed as one ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e). The largest and most stringent market is European Union (EU) where ETS is effective in 27 nations covering more than 10,000 companies. Participants in EU Allowance (EUA) can enroll in three forms of trading. The first is auction which is bidding from regulators. The second is bilateral agreement between buyer and seller or over the counter (OTC). The third is exchange traded which major market is European Energy Exchange (EEX). In addition, carbon credit can be traded in International Continental Exchange (ICE), a familiar platform for oil trading. In 2020, carbon credit traded volume in EUA was as high as 8,090 Million ton CO2e. As of 12 July 2021, the price of 1 EUA was traded at 52.86 Euro/ton CO2e .

EU ETS Cap and Trade system (Source: Investigate Europe)To encourage other countries which have not yet decided on their net zero emission plans, the voluntary carbon market is developed to enhance projects with enable carbon reduction or carbon sink, for instance, renewable energy projects, Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU) projects. Those projects have to be certified by international standard organizations such as Verra (Verified Carbon Standard), Gold Standard. Moreover, validation, monitoring and verification processes are essential for carbon credit certification. The certification can be traded in over-the-counter market. Most buyers are organizations or companies committed for sustainable principles in conform with environment, social, and governance (ESG). World class companies such as Microsoft, Apple and Google purchase carbon credits to promote their organization images on environmental awareness. As for airlines under the supervision of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)and committed to Carbon Offsetting & Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) are also interested in for purchasing carbon credits from voluntary markets to offset their GHG emissions.

Early this year, S&P Global Platts, a major house for energy price assessment initiated a carbon credit price assessment for CORSIA. In June 2021, Platts announced two types of carbon credit price assessment, Nature-Based Carbon Credits and Carbon Neutral LNG, signaling carbon credit becomes more widely traded and trading volume may be increased significantly in the coming future. For global stage, eyes are on COP 26 meeting in Glasgow, Scotland in November 2021. The conference is planned for further negotiation of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, which mainly relate to carbon markets. Reaching an agreement will level up international commitments on climate change.

COP26 Press release announces all member countries accelerate their NDC (Nationally Determined Contribution) or GHG reduction.Mr. Disathat Panyarachun, Senior Executive Vice President, International Trading Business Unit (TBU), PTT Public Co., Ltd. supports national policies and PTT Group’s net zero emission roadmap. TBU has closely monitored carbon credit market in preparation for enrolling in carbon credit trading via Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) where PTT has already registered. Carbon credit can also be traded via over-the-counter markets where PTT has established our network across the world. In particular, our London office, PTT International Trading London Ltd. is at the center of derivatives trading in Europe which can be a great support for carbon credit trading to meet growing demand in the near future.

Published : July 16, 2021

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DHL Express Thailand launches next-day cactus export service to Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam and Cambodia

• Cactus Export service helps local business owners meet growing overseas demand with next-day delivery • CITES Permit (Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of wild fauna and flora) and Phytosanitary Certification are required by the customs authority, and import requirements vary by destination country • DHL’s cross border and customs expertise makes it easy for local sellers to export cactuses from Thailand to four destination countries in Southeast Asia

DHL Express Thailand has introduced Cactus Export Service to provide next-day delivery of delicate plants like cactuses from Thailand to Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam and Cambodia. Cactuses have become increasingly popular in Southeast Asia. This new service will allow local business owners to capture the opportunities of this increasing demand and expand their reach across the region.

DHL Express provides cactus business owners with access to direct routes from Bangkok Hub and Gateway to the four destination countries. Full tracking visibility is enabled across the entire supply chain and supported by DHL Express’ own fleet of planes, ground transport and logistics facilities.

“Regular conversations with our customers in order to review our services and identify areas where we could improve is important to us. We are constantly looking at ways to better serve our customers, and to be the platform of choice. By expanding our capabilities to now include cactus delivery not only opens doors to new possibilities and cross-border opportunities for our customers, it also shows our versatility and commitment to meet their needs,” said Ken Lee, CEO, DHL Express Asia Pacific.

According to the Global Succulent & Cactus Plants Market Report 2021, the Succulent & Cactus Plants Market will register 16.80% CAGR over the next six years to 2027 . The four destinations accommodate international trade amid the Covid-19 gardening boom. Many cactus species are highly localized and tend to be slow-growing. These features make cactus particularly attractive to collectors interested in exclusivity.

“The pandemic has accelerated the adoption of lifestyle e-commerce. With our cactus export service, cactus business owners can take advantage of our global network and expertise to get their products quickly delivered. This launch reflects our commitment to Thai SMEs, the sector most affected by the pandemic. We continue exploring alternative services for them, working closely with our operations to establish compliant processes that address the restrictions for cactus shipping to accommodate them,” said Herbert Vongpusanachai, Managing Director at DHL Express Thailand & Head of Indochina.

DHL Express Thailand launches next-day cactus export service to Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam and CambodiaCactuses adapt well to the intense heat and survive the warm and dry conditions of a centrally heated home. These succulents are also perfect for the less green-fingered, as they need only moderate watering and minimal care. The cactus business has become one of the hottest during the pandemic, with shops struggling to keep some species in stock.

“With home gardening surging in popularity during the lockdown, I have been growing cactuses at home and this propelled me to take the plunge into entrepreneurship. I started the cross-border business because the market is much bigger and I use DHL Express for delivery, ” said Athiwat Chakpan, the owner of Cactus Inter. “Although drought-resistant cactuses can survive without soil for months, having them packed with limited airflow during transit may cause the cactus to die quickly and lead to fragmented quality. Using a reliable express service provider is essential to building trust, especially with my return customers. Being able to track and trace their products en route, and receive their cactus plants safely and on time, is a great customer experience that we always aim to deliver.”

DHL Express Thailand launches next-day cactus export service to Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam and Cambodia

To deliver cactuses to Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam and Cambodia with DHL Express, a CITES Permit (Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of wild fauna and flora) is required by the customs authority, together with Phytosanitary Certification to certify that cactus is free from pests and aligns with conditions of the destination country. The recipient is advised to contact the ministry or relevant agency before the goods are delivered to prepare the import documents varied by different destination countries to ensure next-day delivery (excluding customs inspection and clearance process).

Contact our Customer Service at 02-345-5000 (24 hours) for shipment booking instructions of DHL Express Cactus Export service or read more at https://bit.ly/3racXtd.

Read an interview of how business is spiking for the Thai cactus seller amid a Covid-19 gardenging boom at https://lot.dhl.com/business-is-spiking-for-this-thai-cactus-seller-amid-a-covid-19-gardening-boom/

Published : July 14, 2021

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Marriott Says “THANK YOU” In Southern Thailand With Miles Of Smiles Cookie-Baking CSR Campaign

In total, 12 hotels and resorts across these three stunning southern Thai provinces came together for this activity, which was a way of saying “thank you” to associates, guests, and local residents for their support during this challenging time.

Marriott Bonvoy portfolio of hotels and resorts in Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi came together on 9th July 2021 to delight their local communities by baking thousands of delicious cookies. Under the ‘Miles of Smiles’ CSR campaign, each cookie was decorated with a smiley face, helping to spread joy and happiness.

In total, 12 hotels and resorts across these three stunning southern Thai provinces came together for this activity, which was a way of saying “thank you” to associates, guests, and local residents for their support during this challenging time.

Marriott Says “THANK YOU” In Southern Thailand With Miles Of Smiles Cookie-Baking CSR Campaign

“At Marriott International, we continually strive to deliver on our commitment to taking care of our people, wherever in the world we operate. The global pandemic has caused significant upheaval for us all, but it has been wonderful to see how everyone has come together and supported each other,” said Mr. Brad Edman, General Manager at Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa and Multi Property Vice President – Phuket, Marriott International.

“This cookie-baking activity is a small token of our appreciation and a way of saying ‘thank you’ to everyone associated with our hotels and resorts. As we celebrate the opening of the Phuket Sandbox and welcome international guests back to Thailand, we are delighted to help create Miles of Smiles and look forward to a brighter, happier future.”

Follow Marriott International’s Miles of Smiles journey on social media channels via the hashtag #MarriottSmiles.

The hotels and resorts that took part in this initiative included Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Krabi, Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa, JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa Phuket, Le Méridien Phuket Beach Resort, Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach, Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach, The Naka Island, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Phuket, Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort, Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town, JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa, and Le Méridien Khao Lak Beach & Spa Resort.

Published : July 13, 2021

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Thai Start-Up Solving Fashion’s Waste Problem Beats Over 1,000 Applicants To Win Prestigious Seed Award

Winners of the SEED Awards will be awarded matching grants of between EUR 10,000 – 15,000 (382,000 – 573,000 baht), and will receive tailored one-to-one advisory services for up to a year to scale their operations, as part of the renowned SEED Accelerator programme.

AThai start-up which helps solve the problem of industrial fashion waste by upcycling dead-stock fabrics, has today been hailed as one of the winners of the SEED Low Carbon Awards (SEED Awards). SEED was founded as part of a global partnership between the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Founded in 2018 by entrepreneurs Amorpol Huvanandana and Thamonwan Virodchaiyan, Moreloop prevents surplus fabrics ending up in Thailand’s landfills by selling them to fashion designers or small-medium enterprises and repurposing them as products for corporate clients. By 2021, Bangkok-based Moreloop had prevented 317,001kg of CO2 emissions by using 60,000 yards of repurposed fabric to create 180,000 new products. A 70 per cent-women-led company and supplying partner companies which are also majority female-led, Moreloop contributes to female empowerment by creating direct employment opportunities. With SEED’s support, Moreloop can test its circular economy marketplace model in other countries across the region.

Four Thai enterprises were also selected as runners-up of the SEED Awards, including:

• Happy Grocers, which promotes sustainable agriculture methods such as organic, permaculture, foraging, vertical farming and farming using digital technology;

• Carenation, which creates paper and digital wreaths and other digital funeral services for local Thai communities;

• Find Folk, a one-stop service for sustainable tourism in Thailand; and

• GooGreens, a smart waste management platform which enables individuals to sell their rubbish in return for rewards.

Thai Start-Up Solving Fashion’s Waste Problem Beats Over 1,000 Applicants To Win Prestigious Seed AwardRita Schwarzelühr-Sutter, Parliamentarian State Secretary in the German Federal Environment Ministry (BMU), which is the primary sponsor of the SEED Low Carbon Awards, commented: “Micro and small enterprises play a vital role in the transformation to a decarbonised, more sustainable development. Many of these enterprises contribute greatly to this transformation. The SEED Awards are instrumental for scaling such enterprises, equipping the founders with the tools, knowledge and networks they need to maximise their impact within their local communities and beyond.”

The SEED Awards ceremony, taking place today at the UN’s High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), will also see SEED present its ‘Green Recovery Snapshot’ findings, which calls on governments, donors, and financial providers to increase targeted support for MSMEs as they stimulate economic growth in a post-COVID world. MSMEs are responsible for creating seven out of ten jobs across emerging markets, and green and social MSMEs deliver environmental and social impact through their activities, products, and services, making them essential actors in achieving a green recovery.

Winners of the SEED Awards will be awarded matching grants of between EUR 10,000 – 15,000 (382,000 – 573,000 baht), and will receive tailored one-to-one advisory services for up to a year to scale their operations, as part of the renowned SEED Accelerator programme. In line with the principle of ‘awarding the best and moving the rest’, 39 runners-up will also be supported through the SEED Catalyser programme, to refine their business models and optimise their impacts while advancing their investment readiness.

SEED’s Director of Operations, Rainer Agster, added: “The calibre of SEED Award entries this year was outstanding, and we extend our congratulations to all nine winners and 39 runners-up. We hope the enterprises identified and promoted by the SEED Awards will be a source of inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs across emerging economies. Through the SEED Awards, we will support 48 enterprises in 2021, and through our other programmes, several hundreds more. For each of those, however, there are thousands more eco-inclusive enterprises furthering SDGs which can be amplified with the right support. Therefore, we strongly encourage policy makers and financial actors to take a closer look at these eco-inclusive businesses and start or scale support programmes for them.”

SEED’s Coordinator for Thailand, Supapim Wannopas, said: “Moreloop demonstrates the critical role small-scale entrepreneurs play in developing Thailand’s circular economy, in this case by drawing on the power of data to create a marketplace for surplus textiles. Not only does it reduce landfill and greenhouse gas emissions, Moreloop also helps create a more diverse market by predominantly working with woman-led businesses. SEED is proud to support Moreloop and the Thai runners-up, Happy Grocers, Carenation, Find Folk Co., and GooGreens, in showing other MSMEs that low-carbon businesses can be both profitable and sustainable.”

Of the 2021 SEED Awards cohort, 69 per cent of enterprise leaders are 18-35 years-old and 52 per cent are female-led enterprises. Since their inception in 2005, the SEED Awards have awarded 311 enterprises in 40 countries and have facilitated the disbursement of over EUR 1 million in grants. Each individual SEED enterprise has saved an average of 7,300 tonnes of CO2, generated more than 9,399 kWh of renewable energy, and created 28.4 jobs, out of which 32 per cent are offered to people at the Bottom of the Pyramid (BoP).

For more information on the winners and runners-up, please visit the SEED website.

Published : July 13, 2021

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Canadian Court Rejects HSBC Evidence in Meng Wanzhou’s Extradition Case as Lawyer Reiterates Unreliable Nature of US Accusation

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

According to the record of the case (ROC) provided by the U.S.to the Canadian court, Ms. 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 Ms. Meng to the US.

On 1 December 2018, more than five years after the meeting, Ms. 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 Ms. Meng’s PowerPoint presentation.

Presented by Meng’s legal team, 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.”

However, on June 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.

According to the record of the case (ROC) provided by the U.S.to the Canadian court, Ms. 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 Ms. Meng to the US.

On 1 December 2018, more than five years after the meeting, Ms. 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 Ms. Meng’s PowerPoint presentation.

Presented by Meng’s legal team, 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.”

However, on June 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.

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.” As a market leader focusing on R&D and innovation, Huawei seems to become a politicized target in this super power competition.

“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.”

For the next step, Meng will attend the Committal stage of her extradition hearings, set to take place in August.

“The hearings will continue, and as always we support Ms Meng in her pursuit of justice and freedom,” said the Huawei Canada statement.

Published : July 12, 2021

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TOOKDEE creates new wave of change in Thailand’s retail industry

TOOKDEE creates new wave of change in Thailand’s retail industry with “community store by the community, for the community” concept that modernizes local convenience store and revitalizes grassroots economy

Mr. Sathien Setthasit, Chairman of TD Tawandang, proprietor of TOOKDEE retail store, reveals that TOOKDEE brand aims to set new standard for convenience stores in local communities that are vital base of grassroots economy in Thailand. With elevated standard, knowledgeable operation and technology-based management, TOOKDEE is set to become the “community store by the community, for the community” that offers modern and friendly service to enhance living condition of the people in the communities.

TOOKDEE’s business model allows for all benefit. Everyone can become part of the changing process to modernize local-style convenience stores and shake up the Thai retail industry, and ultimately create more business opportunity to local community businesses all over Thailand.

TOOKDEE creates new wave of change in Thailand’s retail industryOwners of local convenience stores and local business partners earn more income from sales. Local entrepreneurs have more distribution channels through TOOKDEE shops, while the consumers in the communities have access to good quality products at affordable prices. Most importantly, TOOKDEE shops created a lot of job opportunities and employment through its branch and warehouse expansion, encouraging purchase and creating economic flow from urban areas to rural communities that better and improve the lives of the local communities. TOOKDEE is another driving force for Thai economy to thrive and recover from the stalling economy caused by the COVID-19 pandemic that devastated the Thai economy, employment rate and citizens’ income. TOOKDEE is expected to elevate local trade and commerce and revitalize the country’s grassroots economy.

Mr. Sathien states that the firm has developed the concept of TOOKDEE since 2019 with collaboration from convenience store entrepreneurs that contributed variety of products, equipment, know-how and technology to enhance the operation and beautify storefront. The company also works closely with various business partners to launch marketing activations and promotion advertisement at TOOKDEE stores to boost sales, strengthen local business, and create competitive edges to compete with big convenience store brands.

TOOKDEE was first launched two years ago during the pilot period in Nakhon Pathom, Khon Kaen and Udon Thani, then on to the northern and central regions of Thailand. Immediately after the launch, the feedback was satisfactory. Income of local convenience stores went from 3,000-5,000 THB daily to more than 10,000 THB, allowing store owners to break through economic dead ends and build better lives for themselves. TOOKDEE is growing against the tide of economic trend that has been devasted by the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to the business model that caters specifically to the local demographic that allows TOOKDEE to thrive sustainably alongside business partners and store owners.

TOOKDEE’s strengths include local ownership that best caters to the specific needs of the local demographic. TOOKDEE also carries local highlight products and indigenous goods of each locale to offer product diversity, boost sales and distinguish itself from other brands.

Currently there are more than 1,000 TOOKDEE shops nationwide, with plans to expand to 8,000 shops in 2021 and 30,000 shops in 2022. Expansion will ensure accessibility even at the most remote villages, especially those that already have convenience or retail stores in place.

To accommodate rapid expansion, TOOKDEE has established a provincial center to assist store owners in their new business venture, instill confidence and show readiness to accommodate local convenience store business in Thailand. The center allows potential store owners to immerse in TOOKDEE experience as buyer and seller, try out the equipment, browse through product selections, observe the interior design theme and test the POS system that will modernize and add efficiency to the operation. The center has dedicated TOOKDEE staff to assist and answer all questions to help store owner confidently land their first step in the TOOKDEE venture.

TD Tawandang is offering business opportunity to store owners and interested partners all over Thailand to join TOOKDEE, the local community convenience store network, to modernize and raise the standard of the Thai retail industry to international level and better the lives of Thai communities.

Published : July 12, 2021

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https://www.nationthailand.com/business/40003135

Ajinomoto establishes the “Open-Link Innovation Space by Ajinomoto” at Food Innopolis

Those kinds of innovation are conforming to Ajinomoto’s contributions to focus on nutrition and health of Thai consumers by adhering “The Ajinomoto Group Creating Shared Value (ASV)” policy as the global food company to create “Healthy Living Society”.

Recently, Mr.Ichiro Sakakura (2nd from right), President, together with Mr.Takumi Kazarimoto (2nd from left), Vice President of Ajinomoto Co., (Thailand) Ltd., visited the “Open-Link Innovation Space by Ajinomoto” at Food Innopolis, Thailand Science Park, welcomed by Dr.Sanat Wongthawethong (middle), Deputy Director of Thailand Science Park.

Thailand Science Park is the global food innovation hub that fully integrated infrastructure for science & technology that equipped with integrative food scientist, advanced research institutes with more than 100 networks, technologies and facilities, which available for anyone who interested in research or feasibility study to initial evaluation before starting the new business. In this regard, there was a small discussion regarding the idea exchanging for the future cooperation by using AJINOMOTO’s specialty as Amino acid technology for the new value creation together. Besides, the officer also guided for each organization’s location and showed the surrounding tour inside Thailand Science Park as well.

The “Open-Link Innovation Space by Ajinomoto” was established as the company information sharing center to the externals as well as to be a linkage space of internal and external companies to create the opportunity towards businesses matching for the new value of product and service as of business ecosystem platform. Further, to be a facilitator to AJT co-project for data or collaboration required. Those kinds of innovation are conforming to Ajinomoto’s contributions to focus on nutrition and health of Thai consumers by adhering “The Ajinomoto Group Creating Shared Value (ASV)” policy as the global food company to create “Healthy Living Society”.

If any organization is interested in creating Shared Value alongside Ajinomoto, the Open-Link Innovation Space at Food Innopolis is available since July 2021 onwards at Food Innopolis, Thailand Science Park.

Published : July 12, 2021

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Fairfield by Marriott Celebrates Its Brand Debut In Vietnam

Fairfield by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy, today announced the opening of Fairfield by Marriott South Binh Duong.

Fairfield by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, today announced the opening of Fairfield by Marriott South Binh Duong, celebrating the brand’s debut in Vietnam. Located in the Binh Duong province and inspired by the beauty of simplicity and warm hospitality, the 181-room hotel delivers an inviting and seamless experience, poised to become the destination-of-choice for travellers in southern Vietnam.

“We are thrilled to introduce the Fairfield by Marriott to Vietnam with the opening of Fairfield by Marriott South Binh Duong,” said Rajeev Menon, President, Asia Pacific (excluding China), Marriott International. “The opening marks the fifth brand entry within Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio into the fast-growing country of Vietnam – a testament to our focus on bringing a diversified portfolio for different types of travelers. We look forward to expanding our portfolio further across Vietnam to offer new accommodations in attractive destinations.”

Fairfield by Marriott Celebrates Its Brand Debut In Vietnam

Located in the one of the largest business parks in the province and home to almost 70 international manufacturing companies, Fairfield by Marriott South Binh Duong is an ideal base for local entrepreneurs and international business travellers. Guests who are looking to explore the destination can easily access popular tourist hotspots including Song Be Golf Resort, Dai Nam Tourist Complex and Hoi Khanh Pagoda. The hotel is within a 45-minute drive from the country’s commercial capital, Ho Chi Minh City and 20-minute drive from the Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

“Fairfield by Marriott ensures that guests can count on The Fairfield Promise – from the hotel’s level of service to accommodations, if a guest is ever not satisfied with their stay, Fairfield will make it right,” said Diane Mayer, Vice President & Global Brand Manager for Classic Select Brands, Marriott International. “With the opening of Fairfield by Marriott South Binh Duong, we are very excited to introduce the warm hospitality of Fairfield to travelers in Vietnam.”

Fairfield by Marriott South Binh Duong features 181 spacious, modern and well-equipped rooms with separate work and rest areas. The property’s public spaces feature the “modern calm” aesthetic of the Fairfield by Marriott brand, which encompasses open layouts, multifunctional spaces and natural light. The hotel features two signature restaurants and bar. ORYZAA, the all-day dining restaurant, presents a fresh take on local Vietnamese delicacies and Western classics, featuring the first international breakfast buffet in the area and an à la carte menu of Asian cuisine for lunch and dinner. Guests who are looking to relax after a long day can enjoy cocktails by the poolside at The Pool Bar.

Fairfield by Marriott Celebrates Its Brand Debut In VietnamThe hotel also features 120 square meters of function space, suitable for meetings, conferences and social events. Guests staying at Fairfield by Marriott South Binh Duong will have access to an array of amenities including an outdoor swimming pool and open-air pool bar. Guests can maintain their daily routines at the 24/7 fitness center and shop for daily essentials at The Market, a 24-hour convenience store in the hotel.

“Fairfield by Marriott is a trusted choice for guests seeking a peaceful sleep, nutritious meals and warm service with a friendly smile. Not only is it an excellent option for business travelers, but Fairfield by Marriott South Binh Duong will also build a bridge between visitors and local residents, by encouraging the exploration of southern Vietnam’s authentic culture, cuisine and natural scenery,” said Sherman Almeida, Hotel Manager of Fairfield by Marriott South Binh Duong. “We look forward to welcoming business and leisure travelers to experience our warm hospitality and uplifting spaces.”

Published : July 12, 2021