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Ikea to stop selling non-rechargeable alkaline batteries by Oct 2021

Oct 01. 2020

By The Nation

Ikea announced it will remove non-rechargeable alkaline batteries from its global home furnishing range by October 2021, hoping customers who use batteries frequently will make the switch to rechargeable solutions, saving money while also reducing waste over time.

“We are pleased to be phasing out Alkalisk alkaline batteries from our range globally and increasing the focus on our rechargeable batteries,” said Lars Svensson, sustainability director for Ikea Southeast Asia and Mexico. “We hope this enables many in Southeast Asia to opt for an affordable and convenient rechargeable battery, prolonging the life of products and materials while also reducing waste and saving money.”

The nickel metal hydride (NiMH) range of Ladda batteries can be charged up to 500 times. Several current studies show that rechargeable NiMH batteries have a lower environmental impact than alkaline batteries when used in high-energy-consuming devices that are charged on a regular basis, such as toys, flashlights, portable speakers and cameras, Ikea said.

After 10 charges, a rechargeable Ladda battery sold in Ikea’s stores emits lower greenhouse gas than alkaline batteries when obtaining the same amount of energy.

Ikea sold about 300 million alkaline batteries last year around the globe. Customers at its stores in Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia bought some 3.4 million packs of non-rechargeable Alkalisk batteries.

Hypothetically speaking, if all Ikea customers switch from alkaline batteries to rechargeable ones for high-draining devices (and charge these just 50 times), global waste can be reduced by as much as 5,000 tonnes a year, the store said.

At this stage, the lithium-ion button cell battery called Plattboj will be kept in the range as some applications currently being sold by Ikea require a button cell battery to function, it added.

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Casting a new light on media

Sep 30. 2020

By THE NATION

Natapanu Nopakun, fourth from left, deputy director general of the Department of Information, discusses new media with ThaiPBS television station’s managing director Thepchai Yong, far left, and other media personalities.

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New Michelin awards train spotlight on young talent, service and sustainability

Sep 29. 2020

By THE NATION

Michelin Guide has launched two new awards — for young chef and service — and a new distinction, the Michelin green star.

The additions will be made to the 2021 Michelin Guide Thailand’s portfolio of accolades. The new accolades are aimed at helping elevate the standards of Thailand’s culinary industry on all fronts and levels, and – during these tough times – boost the morale of restaurant professionals, and encourage consumer patronage of local dining establishments, Michelin Guides said.

Gwendal Poullennec, international director of Michelin Guides, said: “Launching these two new awards and a new distinction shows that our recognition goes beyond the search for the best quality of food. Our inspectors are more than eager to train the spotlight on the talent and commitment of restaurant teams, who put all their passion and knowhow to create unforgettable gastronomic experiences.”

The Young Chef Award will be given to a young starred chef with exceptional talent and great potential; the Service Award will be given to a restaurant personality who has a genuine passion for service, in making all customers feel special and enjoy a truly wonderful dining experience; and the green star will be given to one or more restaurants that “outstandingly embody and embrace sustainability in its day-to-day operations – such as recycling, food waste reduction, or promotion of local and seasonal ingredient sourcing”.

The winners of these awards are selected based on research and data collected from the Michelin Guide inspectors’ fieldwork.

Yuthasak Supasorn, governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, said: “The new Michelin Guide awards serve not only as an inspiration for chefs, restaurant professionals and entrepreneurs, to be dedicated in developing themselves and operating with environmental sustainability in mind, but also as a morale booster for them to overcome challenges along the road to their goal and success,” he said.

“Driven by the Michelin Guide awards, Thailand’s culinary and restaurant industry is moving towards excellence that is imbued with true Thai identity and authenticity – the uniqueness that will lead Thailand towards the ultimate goal of becoming a world-class sustainable tourism destination.”

The 2021 Michelin Guide for Thailand is scheduled to be released at the end of 2020, in a bilingual edition (Thai and English) and will be available in both print and digital versions.

To learn more about The Michelin Guide, visit: guide.michelin.com/th/en, or follow updates regarding The 2021 Michelin Guide for Thailand on Facebook: facebook.com/MichelinGuideThailand.

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Otsuka Group donates scholarships and educational equipment to school for the blind

Sep 29. 2020

By THE NATION

Otsuka Group, led by Mr. Shinsuke Yuasa, President of Thai Otsuka Co., Ltd., in conjunction with the elderly club at Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defense organized an activity “Sarn Fun, Pun Num Jai, Pear Nong” to give scholarships and educational equipment as well as lunch for the students of Makudkiriwan (Khao Yai) School for the Blind, Nakhon Ratchasima province. This activity has been organized for 10 years by Thai Otsuka Co., Ltd.

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SET, Egat sign MoU to study Thailand’s potential in wholesale of electricity

Sep 29. 2020

By The Nation

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) signed a second memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday to jointly study Thailand’s potential to establish a wholesale electricity market.

The study, which will take six months, will focus on the trend of electricity business, appropriate format of electricity trading market in Thailand and the role financial markets play in the electricity business.

Patana Sangsriroujana, Egat deputy governor for strategy, said the agency saw an opportunity in the wholesale electricity market, and that initially, it will set up a day-ahead market and an intraday market.

Egat will also draw up electricity trading rules for markets, while SEC will advise it on the development of a trading system.

The first MoU was signed in September last year.

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Nam Ngum 2 debentures sold out, given “A/Stable” rating

Sep 29. 2020

By THE NATION

Nam Ngum 2 Power Company Limited (NN2) has issued debentures of Bt1 billion, Thanawat Trivisvavet, managing director of CK Power Public Company Limited and a director of NN2 said.

The debentures, with a tenure of three years and five years, come with interest rates of 3.2 per cent per year and 3.6 per cent, respectively, in order to pay off another Bt1 billion of debentures, which is due for payment next month, Thanawat said.

TRIS Rating has given the second round of debentures an “A/Stable” credit rating. 

NN2 is a subsidiary of CKPower that is registered as a juristic entity in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, with installation capacity of 615 megawatts. It sells all its production to the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat).

After the payment is made for existing debentures, NN2 will have a total of Bt13.9 billion worth of outstanding debentures as of October 31. However, the company still has a credit line of Bt2.1 billion available to issue additional debentures, although the firm is yet to schedule the issuance.

“We have received more pre-orders than the amount initially offered, and the debentures have sold out quickly. I am confident the Nam Ngum 2 hydroelectric power plant will be able to produce and deliver electricity to Egat as promised this year,” Thanawat said.

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Bank holidays announced for Dec 7 and 11

Sep 28. 2020

By The Nation

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has decided that banks and financial institutions will provide services as usual on November 19-20, which have been designated as holidays to boost the economy.

In order not to increase costs to businesses and to allow them to perform transactions as planned, banks will instead close for holidays as scheduled on December 7 (public holiday) and also on December 11. 

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Tech giant Huawei offers new opportunities at job expo

Sep 28. 2020

By THE NATION

Huawei Technologies (Thailand) announced it is ready to help create jobs for new graduates and those who have recently lost their jobs due to the Covid-19 crisis.

The company took part in the three-day Job Expo Thailand 2020 event, which wrapped up on Monday. The event was held at Bitec Bang Na to offer job seekers new opportunities.

Abel Deng, Huawei Thailand’s CEO, was at hand to welcome PM Prayut Chan-o-cha, who was accompanied by Deputy PM General Prawit Wongsuwan, Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai, Energy Minister Supattanapong Panmeechao, Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin, Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin, Deputy Labour Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat, Federation of Thai Industries president Suphan Mongkolsuthee among others.

Deng told the ministers that Huawei has created a large number of openings for full-time jobs, paid training and internships in a wide range of sectors, including IT/cloud engineering, 5G ecosystem management, marketing, sales, human resources, finance and public relations.

Featuring over a million vacancies, the fair hosted “now hiring” booths from government agencies, state enterprises and private firms. Job seekers unable to attend the event can also find all open positions at Huawei Thailand via ไทยมีงานทำ.com

Despite unprecedented challenges Thailand is facing due to Covid-19, Huawei insists that Thailand’s ICT sector still has plenty of room for growth.

“Our team here in Thailand continues to expand every year. As of last August, our office recruited 36 per cent more new graduates compared to the same period last year,” Deng said. “By participating in this year’s job expo, we aim to help the government create more jobs through a quick-hiring process, which will accelerate the post-pandemic recovery. We will recruit both new graduates and seasoned workers to join us, as part of our long-term commitment to enable the country’s digital transformation.”

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Thai Otsuka donates medical foods to Makudkiriwan Hospital in Nakhon Ratchasima

Sep 28. 2020

By THE NATION

Recently, Thai Otsuka Ltd has donated “Medical Food” product to the Royal Medical Unit of Chulabhorn Hospital on Mahidol Day to help patients who are at risk of malnutrition.

Marisa Sombatboon, assistant secretary-general of the Royal College of Chulabhorn Special Affairs Department received the donation from company’s representative at Makudkiriwan Hospital in Nakhon Ratchasima.

Thai Otsuka, under the vision of president Shinsuke Yuasa, realizes the importance of improving the quality of life of people in the society and is committed to promoting a better and sustainable future.

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Ajinomoto supports scholarships for children of journalists

Sep 28. 2020

By THE NATION

Food company Ajinomoto (Thailand) has made a donation to help educate children of Thai journalists.

Kesya Chaicharncheep, right, public relations manager at Ajinomoto (Thailand) presented a donation of Bt30,000 to Anan Nilmanon, president of the Provincial Press Association of Thailand, to go towards scholarships for children of journalists under the association, which Ajinomoto has been sponsoring for 12 consecutive years.

The presentation was recently held at Ajinomoto’s head office in Bangkok.