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Sansiri plans 11 low-rise projects worth 19,300 MB in 2017 Highlighting reprised “Baan Sansiri” – most prestigious single-house segment brand Stressing clearer brand identity for single-house brands Aggressive development strategy for innovative new digital living Targeting 15,000 MB sales for low-rise projects

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Sansiri Public Company Limited unveils its development plan for 11 low-rise projects worth a total of 19,300 million baht in 2017. The year’s highlight will be the reintroduction of the most prestigious single-house segment brand, “Baan Sansiri”, while stressing clearer brand identity for single-house brands in the portfolio. And in order to reinforce the continued success of Burasiri brand, another three Burasiri projects are scheduled for launch this year.

More emphasis will be put on innovative new technologies to fulfill the needs of modern digital living while fully upgrading the security towards the integrated “Security + Services” with the organisation of Sansiri Security Inspection (SSI) to provide enhanced peace of mind for all residents. The sales target for Sansiri’s low-rise projects this year is set at 15,000 million baht.
Mr. Metha Angwatanapanich, Senior Executive Vice President of Business Development & Project Development Division - Low Rise of Sansiri Public Company Limited (SIRI), revealed that in 2017, the Company planned to launch 11 new low-rise projects worth a total of 19,300 million baht, divided into nine single-house projects, one townhouse project and one commercial building project. Most of the projects will be in the 8-to-20-million-baht price range. This year’s sales target for low-rise projects is set at 15,000 million baht – a 30-percent growth over last year’s figure of 11,000 million baht.
This year’s project development strategy includes: 1. The launch of the high-end single-house project in the Company’s highest-priced segment under the “Baan Sansiri” brand that will be revived reenacting the great success in 2006 of “Baan Sansiri Sukhumvit 67”, with the launch of the new project planned for the fourth quarter this year.

2. To stress clearer brand identity for each of the single-house brands in the portfolio to distinctly differentiate the attributes of each of the five Sansiri single-house brands, namely, Narasiri, Setthasiri, Burasiri, Saransiri and Kanasiri. The houses represented in each brand must exude clear distinct feelings through their separate and distinguishing identities. The Narasiri brand must showcase “Luxury in Details”, while Setthasiri should exhibit “Portrait of Success”. The Burasiri brand is designed to be exclusively known for “Find Your Peace of Mind” as the Saransiri brand is specifically “Built for Love”. Last but not least, the Kanasiri brand should be most comforting with its “Plenty of Happiness” attributes.

3. To reinforce the persistent success of the Burasiri brand. In 2016, the Company launched two Burasiri-brand projects that were highly received. The 2,400-million-baht “Burasiri Ratchapruek-345” has closed sales of its 48-unit Phase 1, as Phase 2 will soon start sales. Meanwhile, the 1,900-million-baht “Burasiri Rangsit” has sold over 60 percent of its 120-unit Phase 1. This year, the Company is set to launch three new Burasiri projects in response to the excellent demand from customers.

4. To emphasise innovative new technologies to fulfill the needs of modern digital living. This year, solar power will be developed for use in different areas of housing projects. The starting point will be the installation of solar lighting in common garden areas of the projects for security, energy efficiency and the reduction of central management costs. The pilot phase will begin with the installations at four projects, namely, Kanasiri Rangsit Klong 2, Setthasiri Wongkwaen-Lamlukka, Setthasiri Pinklao-Kanchanapisek and Setthasiri Pattanakarn. The installation of solar lighting in common gardens will eventually cover all single-house and condominium projects in Bangkok and the provinces.

In addition, the Company is developing the “Ventilating House” in the bid to reduce the ambient temperature in the interior of the house. This innovation is expected to be applied in houses beginning in the up-coming third quarter. Another service innovation is the Home Service mobile application, which is a service for all Sansiri project residents that will provide convenience in every dimension of daily living. At present, Home Service application is already available at 75 low-rise projects.

5. To upgrade the security towards “Security + Service” integration through the inauguration of Sansiri Security Inspection (SSI) which is an organisational unit comprising of a team of security expert instructors that will provide intensive training in security and peace-keeping for Sansiri security guards. The highly-trained strict and reliable security guards will be assigned to all Sansiri housing projects to provide encompassing security services. Furthermore, the uniforms of the security guards have been redesigned to project refinement, strength and reliability. The new uniforms will be applied differently depending on the Sansiri brands for differentiation.

“The Company has set the sales target for low-rise projects in 2017 at 15,000 million baht and we are confident that the target will be met due to the initial success of the year’s first project, 16-unit “Siri Avenue Saimai”– a 100-million-baht commercial development in the centre of Saimai designed in New York loft style. The sales of this project immediately closed within the first two hours of official launch. Also impressive was the sales of the “Garden Square Sukhumvit 77” townhouse project with the design that exudes the atmosphere of the UK capital of London. At prices starting from 13.59 million baht, 70 percent of the project has already been answered for. The Company is also set to launch two new projects in the second quarter – “Burasiri Watcharaphon” and “Kanasiri Pinklao-Kanchana”.

“Concerning the trend of the single-house market this year, the confidence is arising from the government’s positive action in regards to the investment in mega-projects, particularly the electric commuter train lines that have become more concrete and advanced, such as the Green Line (Mochit-Sapanmai-Kookot), the Yellow Line (Ladprao-Samrong), the Pink Line (Kaerai-Minburi), and the Orange Line (Cultural Centre-Minburi) whose construction is expected to commence in 2019. All these projects have boosted the consumers’ confidence while developers have begun to launch new projects onto the market while stimulating more intense marketing activities.
“Therefore, it is expected that the single-house market is presently riding on a positive trend. The forecast for significant expansion for this year is in the 5-to-9.99-million-baht segment – coinciding with the price range of the projects that Sansiri will be concentrating on this year to fulfill the demand. We are confident of the enthusiastic response from the customers,” Mr. Metha said.
“Burasiri Rangsit” project details

The well-received “Burasiri Rangsit” is situated on 68 rai of land on Soi Wat Sadet, Rangsit-Pathumthani Road, Suanprikthai Sub-district. The design of the project took the cue from its location in Suanprikthai (Pepper Plantation) Sub-district and the way of life of local residents that relies significantly on spices to flavour their food – akin to the infusion of colours to one’s surroundings and to create uniqueness for the project.

The house design is in the style of “modern resort” with the use of modern materials, open to natural breeze and lights, while the incorporation of battens into the design enhances the modernity of the houses to suit the new generation of house owners that demands individuality and private leisure area in the resort atmosphere. The project consists of 268 units with land plots ranging in size from 51 to 130 square wah and the usable area of from 136 to 257 square metres. The houses, available in five designs, have prices starting from 5.79 million baht.

dtac sees 5G enhancing government’s readiness towards “Thailand 4.0” and cites spectrum roadmap as key to country’s future

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March 29, 2017 – dtac hosted “Unlocking 5G spectrum towards sustainable Thailand 4.0” seminar to discuss Thailand’s digital transition in all sectors and reiterate the importance of a clear roadmap and IoT as keys to the country’s future and competitiveness. Experts from GSMA, ITU, Huawei, and Ericsson joined the panel discussion to highlight challenges and opportunities in the digital era, with the collaboration required from all relevant parties, and cited that spectrum roadmap plays a key role in driving towards a new generation of the Thai economy.
Mr. Lars Norling, Chief Executive Officer, Total Access Communication PLC or dtac, said, “Thailand is dealing with the emergence of 5G technology that is completely reshaping the standard of high-speed Internet, while enabling the Internet of Things (IoT), which integrates high-speed Internet connectivity with various equipment and devices, to utilize innovations to improve the quality of lives. dtac has continuously supported  Thailand’s drive towards Digital Economy through collaboration with various parties, including the government, law and policy makers, and public and social sectors.
The government aims to create the digital economy to promote the nation’s and people’s interests, drive economy growth, and increase the country’s competitiveness in the region. dtac has played a part in creating a feasible roadmap to make Thailand become a full digital society by 2020.
     “In the 5G era, we will see the development of new innovations, such as 5G-enabled robots performing highly accurate surgery and providing diagnoses of patients in the blink of an eye and self-driving cars that continuously keep you updated on traffic and whether there are parking spaces available. In the fishing industry, 5G will provide the long-awaited solution to boosting profitability in the sector. This will be thanks to advanced sensors and image analysis that will monitor each individual fish and separate any fish that are infected with lice at any early stage. Socially beneficial services that have previously not been possible will become a key part of both organizations and individuals’ digital lives,” said Lars.
     5G testing has begun in several countries, including Norway in which Telenor, in partnership with Huawei, demonstrates a very high rate of data transfer via radio, which says a lot about the mobile broadband of the future. This was the first 5G demo on the path towards 5G standardization and the commercial launch of the technology.
Lars continued, “As a digital service provider, dtac has launched an IoT pilot project to help create smart farmers in Thailand, which is one of dtac’s major goals. The agricultural IoT solution is developed to measure and control temperature, soil and air moisture, lighting conditions, and other key factors involved in farming. The measuring devices are connected to an application that collects, displays, and analyzes data and results, which enables farmers to have precision agriculture. Two pilot tests have been conducted with successful results at Tae Khob Fah Farm for tomato and cherry farming, and CoCo Melon Farm for melon farming in Suphan Buri. This IoT pilot is part of the joint efforts to create a digital society and launch commercial 5G services in the future.”
5G will open up new and hitherto unknown customer experiences that will be possible thanks to extremely high bandwidth and speeds, in addition to low latency and excellent reliability. It is precisely these characteristics that enable ‘everything’ to be connected to 5G or IoT, and therefore a spectrum planning and roadmap plays a key role to the country’s leapfrog towards a new generation of 5G.
“In taking a step towards 5G era and “Thailand 4.0,” Thailand is prepared to enter the Fourth Industrial Revolution, driven by emerging technologies that help reduce the gaps that Thai people and businesses are facing. However, this can become a reality only when the entire digital world is connected and the country has a clear and long-term spectrum roadmap,” Lars concluded.

dtac to Offer iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition in Bangkok on Saturday, April 1

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BANGKOK — March 30, 2017 — dtac today announced it will offer iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition in a vibrant red aluminum finish. The introduction of this special edition iPhone celebrates Apple’s 10 year partnership with (RED) and gives customers a way to contribute to the Global Fund to bring the world a step closer to an AIDS-free generation. iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are the best, most advanced iPhones ever, packed with unique innovations, including breakthrough camera systems, the best battery life ever in an iPhone, immersive stereo speakers and a wide colour system all in a water and dust resistant design.

Discover special deals on the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition at dtac along with our Go NO LIMIT package for unlimited Internet access with no drop in speed and unlimited free calls to dtac numbers. The subscription also includes the “dtac Music Infinite” package offering online music streaming with no data charge, over 100 GB of space for photos and videos on the Capture App, and the online “Primetime” HD movie buffet service. Customers can choose from a range of iPhone installment plans. 

Customers can purchase iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition beginning Saturday, April 1 at dtacservice centers and dtac online store at www.dtac.co.th

For complete details on pricing, please visit: https://www.dtac.co.th/en/iphone-7 
For more information on iPhone, please visit: www.apple.com/th 

Free Happiness by dtac reward for dtac & Happy Customers 260 Ticket Giveaways to “The Wonderful World of Disney on Ice”

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March 31, 2017 - Penpa-Nga Suddhimondala, Vice President – Head of Loyalty, Total Access Communication PLC ordtac, recently gave away “Free Happiness” to 260 lucky dtac and Happy customers, who joined activity via dtac reward Line official account and dtac Instagram to win free tickets, worth over 500,000 baht, to “The Wonderful World of Disney on Ice”  at Impact Arena, Muangthong Thani. The appearance of Anna and Elsa from Walt Disney’s No.1 animated feature film of all time “Frozen” brought families and children to the magical world of on-ice enchantment, along with other famous Disney fellas including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Ariel, Rapunzel and Belle. In addition to the spectacular on-ice performance, a number of activities were also hosted for children along 7 days of the show at dtac reward booth which also provided mobile phone charging service at the recharge bar. Stay tuned for upcoming activity updates throughout the year at dtac reward Line official account and www.dtac.co.th/dtacreward.

Kwaithong Motor launches Thai brand “Kwaithong” electric bus

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     Kwaithong Motor launches Thai brand "Kwaithong” electric bus with high quality batteries from the United States. Prepare to penetrate the Thai electric bus market.
Sak Korsaengruang, President of Kwaithong Motor Co., Ltd., said that Kwaithong Motor has been closely studying the electric vehicle market for a while and see a huge future growth opportunity. Electric vehicles are important and proven social, environmental and economic benefits. With this the company decides to expand its business into the Thai electric vehicle market and launches Thai brand "Kwaithong” electric bus, powered by lithium-titanate battery technology, manufactured in the USA, high performance, energy saving and environmentally friendly from Hybrid Kinetic Group Co., Ltd., a pioneer in the design, research, development manufacture of zero-emission electric vehicles. 
Kwaithong electric bus is a 100% electric car with no emissions of toxic or carbon dioxide gas, no noise pollution powered by US-manufactured lithium-titanate battery with 116 kWh/600V.Lithium-titanate battery has overwhelming advantages such as a very short charging time with 10-15 minute quick charge. With top-up charging allows the bus to run multiple rounds in a day. The battery with high charging capacity lasts over ten years or about 35,000 recharge cycles and has been tested for high safety battery.


In addition, Kwaithong electric bus is also driven by permanent magnet electric motors with maximum power at 200 kW or 268 hp. Powered by US developed technology, Kwaithong electric bus is 12 meters long, 2.53 meters wide and 3.34 meters high. Under the German technology manufactured by MAN, the bus body is a built with monocoque body structure, high strength steel as the main skeleton structure welded together. The bus can accommodate 80 passengers. 
Zhang Kwaithong, Co-founder of Kwaithong Group and Chief Executive Officer of Kwaithong Motor disclosed the business direction for 2017 that it will strongly penetrate the Thai electric vehicles market. The Company will join any bidding opportunities with government transport projects such as the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA), and through business alliances to attract both the commercial transport players and private organizations looking for zero-emission electric buses for use in their government-concession running the public commuting routes and factory workers transportation.

TCC Technology Congratulates Leap Solutions Asia For Opening New Office

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     CW Tower - Bangkok – Recently, Mr. Voradis Vinyaratn, Executive Director and Acting Managing Director ( 1st from Left) and Ms. Pornpis  Thawornprapaswat, Assistant Managing Director, Finance & Corporate Service (3rd  from Left) expressed congratulations on behalf of T.C.C. Technology Co., Ltd. (TCCtech) to Ms. Nacharie Rujirat, Managing Director (2nd  From Left) and Mr. Hideshi Hojo, Director (4thfrom Left) of Leap Solutions Asia Co., Ltd. in the occasion of the new office expansion in CW Tower, Ratchadapisek.

NEW RESEARCH REPORT – HYBRID IT IS BECOMING A STANDARD ENTERPRISE MODEL BUT MANAGEMENT AND DATA MIGRATION ARE KEY TO SUCCESS

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Bangkok, 3 April 2017– Dimension Data, the global ICT solutions and services provider, today published a new report that explores the current state of *hybrid IT deployments, as well as the key requirements and business drivers that determine workload-placement decisions.

The research of 1,500 IT decision makers from multiple vertical industries across the US, Europe, Asia-Pacific and South Africa, reveals that hybrid IT is becoming a standard enterprise model, but there’s no single playbook to get there. Looking at the top motivators to move to hybrid IT by country, Hong Kong, UK and US companies highlighted end-user demand most often, while respondents in France, Singapore and South Africa most often noted cost. Malaysian firms listed hiring challenges, and German firms men-tioned limited data centre capacity as the most common motivating factors.

The Success Factors for Managing Hybrid IT report points to the fact that management of the hybrid IT environment (41% of respondents) is one of the top three challenges in deployment. 
Dimension Data Group CEO, Jason Goodall said: “With data and processes shifting across multiple cloud and non-cloud environments, a new approach to management is called for. IT managers are under tremendous pressure to seek new ways to manage and secure multiple IT environments in an effective manner. Automation is important because it helps reduce the operating costs, as well as the pain caused by the growing complexity of business processes and management tasks. It is simply no longer appropriate or cost-effective for these tasks to be done manually.”
     Data migration was another common deployment challenge, with 44% of the respondents saying they found it challenging to determine which option is the best for a particular workload and to migrate workloads to new locations

While 38% of enterprises we surveyed claimed that they use automation to accelerate application migration, 48% said that migration at their company is manual and labour-intensive or that they use in-house resources. Today’s application and data migration remains complex and expensive for most organisations.

According to Kelly Morgan, Research Vice President, Services at 451 Research, managed services have become a key component of service delivery across a range of infrastructure and application products. “Service providers that can offer a comprehensive portfolio of managed services across the broadest set of infrastructure options are well positioned to meet the full set of enterprise cloud requirements,” said Morgan.

Other highlights in Dimension Data’s Success Factors for Managing Hybrid IT Report include:
  • Despite concerns about security, compliance, and integration issues, organisations are embracing next-generation networking technologies such as SDN and network functions virtualisation.
  • Enterprises are using innovative/emerging technologies such as containers, big data solutions and software-defined networking (SDN) in productions scenarios.
  • Enterprises are spending a significant portion of their IT budgets with third-party service providers on managed and professional services for various reasons – to lower cost, to free IT staff to focus on other projects, to improve security, and to provide specialised technical expertise. The research reveals that 41% of organisations work with multiple vendors and manage them themselves, and another 37% work with a single vendor that can offer a broad range of products and services which it builds and manages.

Click here to read the Success Factors for Managing Hybrid IT Report.

Click here to register for, and join a live webinar on the research results hosted by Kelly Morgan 451 Research and Kevin Leahy, Principal Director of Dimension Data’s Data Centre Business Unit. The webcast takes place on 4 April at 11pm SGT.

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About Dimension Data
Dimension Data uses the power of technology to help organisations achieve great things in the digital era. As a member of the NTT Group, we accelerate our clients’ ambitions through digital infrastructure, hybrid cloud, workspaces for tomorrow, and cybersecurity. With a turnover of USD 7.5 billion, offices in 58 countries, and 31,000 employees, we deliver wherever our clients are, at every stage of their technology journey. We’re proud to be the Official Technology Partner of Amaury Sport Organisation, which owns the Tour de France, and the title partner of the cycling team, Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka. Visit us at http://www.dimensiondata.com

High-tech manufacturer Dibal uses mobile capabilities of IFS Applications to speed up processes and improve customer service

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Leading Spanish manufacturer of weighing and labelling solutions for the retail sector to implement IFS Applications to power international expansion
IFS, the global business applications company, announces that Spanish manufacturer Dibal has chosen to implement IFS Applications™ 9 to support mission-critical business processes and enhance its decision making.
Based in Spain and with subsidiaries in China, Mexico, and the UK, Dibal is a leading provider of weighing and labelling equipment for the retail and manufacturing industries. Its weighing solutions are used at all leading supermarkets in Spain, such as Makro, Mercadona, El Corte Inglés and Carrefour.
Following a comprehensive evaluation process that included competing solutions from vendors such as SAP, Infor, Sage, and Unit4, Dibal opted for IFS Applications.
Dibal chose IFS because of the solution’s comprehensive support of business-critical processes such as manufacturing, project management, invoicing, maintenance, supply chain management, analytics, and CRM. The solution will also empower Dibal’s workforce with innovative apps that let users manage invoices as well as purchase and sales orders from anywhere using smartphones or tablets.
     “After analyzing more than five ERP solutions, we chose IFS Applications for its user friendliness and because it met all of our current and future requirements,” said Dibal Managing Director Javier Déniz. He continued, “Leveraging its end-to-end functional support, we are convinced that IFS Applications will help accelerate the international expansion of our company. Innovation is a cornerstone of our corporate strategy, and the pursuit of enhanced processes and products is always present throughout our organization. Our way of working requires high levels of flexibility and rapid response times. We believe that choosing IFS, a company that understands and shares this philosophy, will help us make vast headway in management, information transparency, and internal process efficiency.”
     Gustavo Brito, Managing Director of IFS in Spain and Portugal, added, “We are pleased to be working with Dibal, which is a highly respected brand in the manufacturing industry. This customer further bolsters our position in the industry and in the region. We are excited about working closely with Dibal and our services partner Connectis to delivering a rapid and successful deployment project.”
     Read more about how IFS supports high-tech manufacturers here: www.ifsworld.com/corp/industries/high-tech-manufacturing/.

About Dibal
Dibal is an expert company specialised in weighing and labelling solutions for the retail and manufacturing industries. Since 1985, it has been developing, manufacturing and selling retail scales and industrial weighing and labelling equipment, as well as software applications. As of today, more than 170 people work at Dibal to provide the best weighing and labelling solutions on the market. The company is customer-oriented and believes that innovation is the only way to provide the market with unique solutions that respond to users' needs while also adding value. Dibal is the Spanish market leader in retail scales, and one of the top companies worldwide, while more and more companies in the manufacturing industry are confiding in the company's expertise and experience.
For more information: www.dibal.com
About IFS
IFS™ is a globally recognized leader in developing and delivering enterprise software for enterprise resource planning (ERP), enterprise asset management (EAM) and enterprise service management (ESM). Founded in 1983, IFS bring customers in targeted sectors closer to their business, helps them be more agile and prepare for what's next in their industry. IFS’s 2,800 employees support more than 1 million users worldwide from its network of local offices and through a growing ecosystem of partners. For more information, visit: IFSworld.com.
Follow us on Twitter: @ifsworld
Visit the IFS Blog on technology, innovation and creativity: http://blog.ifsworld.com/

TCEB launches Spice Up Thailand 2017 campaign with special privileges for MICE travelers

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     The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB, in collaboration with Visa International (Thailand) Company Limited, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Thai Airways (Public) Company Limited, Thai Smile Airways Company Limited, and Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce, has launched the Spice Up Thailand 2017 campaign for the 4th consecutive year. 
     The campaign offers special privileges for MICE travelers, such as 10% hotel discounts, 50% discounts for car rentals and airport transfers, Bt500 cash coupons for shopping, 25% restaurant discounts, and 50% off golf course green fees. In addition, other hotel, shopping, dining, wellness, activity and transportation promotions have been made available. 
     Mr. Nopparat Maythaveekulchai, the President of Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB, said that “Promoting MICE-related business through adopting an online marketing strategy has been a significant tool applied by TCEB, aimed to boost the domestic and international market of MICE travelers. Consistent with the government's Digital Economy policy, this will drive the growth of Thailand’s MICE industry, while also supporting the overall economic growth of the country. TCEB has developed the Spice Up Thailand campaign together with five partners in order to promote and create awareness of the MICE industry overseas, as well as delivering a first-class experience to MICE travelers; in turn, this will help to increase spending and encourage MICE travelers to extend their stay in Thailand. The campaign has been carried out for the previous three years and is continuously developing in terms of adding new privileges for domestic MICE travelers, and targeting the MICE industry in Asia, specifically CLMV (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam) countries.

     In the previous year, a total of 46 MICE events from 16 organizers registered to join the campaign with more than 43,000 coupons redeemed, generating over 20 million views online. The Top 5 most popular products and services redeemed by MICE visitors were restaurants, shopping, attractions, spas, and transportation (car rental and airport transfers). The Top 10 nationalities of MICE travelers redeeming such coupons during the campaign were China, India, Singapore, Vietnam, USA, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Australia, Algeria, and Thailand.” In 2017, the Spice Up Thailand Campaign is working in alliance with registered organizations with more than 60 exhibitions in total.

     Mr. Noppadon Pakprot,  TAT  Deputy Governor for Tourism Products and  Business,said that “It is obvious to see that MICE travelers are a high-quality tourist group due to their high spending power. In addition to expenses on attending conferences or trade fairs, there are other expenses from recreational activities. TAT is pleased to be the main partner of the Spice Up Thailandcampaign for 4 consecutive years, aiming to help boost the MICE travelers and promote Thailand as one of the world’s preferred MICE destinations, which perfectly integrates business travel and leisure activities.
     This campaign also offers privileges and offers on certain products and services facilitating MICE travelers as well as attracting them to come to Thailand and stay longer for leisure after their business trips. Therefore, the benefits of this campaign are not only for the MICE industry, but also help the overall tourism industry.”
     Mr. Suripong Tantiyanon, Visa Country Manager, Thailand, said that “Visa selected special privileges to meet the lifestyles and demands of MICE travelers all around the world, as well as in Thailand. Privileges this year include free gifts, vouchers and discounts of up to 50% from participating restaurants, department stores, spa/wellness centers, golf courses, car rental services, airport transfers, and other recreational locations. In addition, when booking a hotel in Thailand through www.booking.com/visain and making the payment using a Visa card, travelers can get 7% off the total price by using a King Power discount coupon.
     Visa is also cooperating with the Thai Travel Center andAsia-Discovery in order to provide alternatives for MICE travelers wanting to stay longer for leisure or relaxation. For example, tour packages in Thailand are available with special prices as well as other additional privileges. Apart from offers especially designated for MICE travelers, Visa also provides many special privilege programs for both Thai and foreign Visa card holders, including Chinese MICE travelers, the group which was the first rank last year in terms of the number of privileges and coupons used.”

     To encourage more MICE travelers to download the privilege coupons on offer as part of the Spice Up Thailand campaign, TCEB has organized an online activity, ‘Plan More, Enjoy More’,  which enables MICE travelers to design their own trips and share their experiences through social media channels, such as Facebook or Twitter, using the hashtags #PlanMoreEnjoyMore and #SpiceUpThailand. The participant who obtains the highest number of Likes & Shares will receive a prize of two international air tickets courtesy of Thai Airways (the winner can choose to fly to any destination within the flight route operated by Thai Airways). This activity will be held from May to July 2017.
     MICE travelers can access these privileges by registering and downloading the Spice Up Privilege Coupons via the campaign’s Websitewww.spiceupthailand.com, or pick up the Spice Up Privilege Coupon Booklet at the registration counter. The coupons must be shown to participating shops, venues and businesses in order to activate the special Spice Up Thailand privilege. Offers run from this month (April) until December 2017.

TCEB launches Spice Up Thailand 2017 campaign with special privileges for MICE travelers

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Mr. Nopparat Maythaveekulchai, the President of Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB, in collaboration with Visa International (Thailand) Company Limited, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Thai Airways (Public) Company Limited, Thai Smile Airways Company Limited, and Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce, has launched the Spice Up Thailand 2017 campaign for the 4th consecutive year. The campaign offers special privileges for MICE travelers. Among the guests wereSarita Chintakanond, Tawatchai Gittisriboongul, Suripong Tantiyanon, Noppadon Pakprot, Malee Choklumlerd  and  Oranong Sudkungwan atThe Ballroom, SO Sofitel Bangkok.
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1. Mrs. Sarita Chintakanond, Director of Information Technology Department of Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) 
2. Mr. Tawatchai Gittisriboongul, THAI Department Manager of Public & Corporate Sales Department
3. Mr. Suripong Tantiyanon, Visa Country Manager, Thailand
4. Mr. Nopparat Maythaveekulchai, the President of Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB
5. Mr. Noppadon Pakprot,  TAT  Deputy Governor for Tourism Products and  Business
6. Mrs. Malee Choklumlerd  Director General Department of International Trade Promotion
7. Mrs.Oranong Sudkungwan, Director Marketing Strategy and Analysis, Thai Smile Airways Co.,Ltd.

Mitr Phol Group reveals concrete progress in moving the organization towards world-class status in its 2017 Analyst Meeting

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Mitr Phol Group convened the 2017 Analyst Meeting to announce the group’s 2016 business performance and unveil its investment scheme on its progression towards becoming a world-class organization. A major strategic move in driving the digital transformation of the business is the recent implementation of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to integrate company-wide data and processes for more streamlined and higher performing operations. The group also strives to support the Thai government’s policy to drive Thailand as a regional trade and investment hub by setting up an International Headquarters (IHQ) and Treasury Center (TC) to optimize its financial and organizational cost management, both locally and internationally. In addition, Mitr Phol Group’s key 2017 investment focus is for continuing the development and expansion of bio-based business to serve target industries under the New S-Curve as defined by the government’s Thailand 4.0 policy and to support the growth of the bio-economy.     
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Photo shows (from left)
  1. Sarayuth  Saengchan, Senior  Executive Vice President - Finance Group
  2. Pravit  Prakitsri, Chief Operating Officer – Renewable Energy Business Group
  3. Krisda Monthienvichienchai, Chief Executive Officer and President, Mitr Phol Group
  4. Chusak Vongkusolkit, Chief Operating Officer – China Business Group
  5. Thammasak Jittimaporn, Chief Operating Officer - Wood Substitute Materials Business & New Business Group
  6. Parin  Amatyakul, Managing Director, United Standard Terminal Public Company Limited.

Forcepoint™ Study Finds Understanding Human Behaviour Extremely Important for APAC Organisations as People Interact With Critical Data

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This data sheet reveals the APAC market key findings from Forcepoint’s worldwide study, The Human Point: An Intersection of Behaviours, Intent & Data, which was compiled with the input of 1,250 cybersecurity professionals
  • The “network” boundaries are fast eroding; with further growth in use of public & private cloud services, BYOD and removable media, cyber and IT professionals are required to rethink the definition of a network. 
    • Around 38% of APAC businesses now use a private cloud service to store and access critical data, with more than a quarter (26%) using BYOD devices, 20% using a public cloud service and 26% using removable media.

  • The increasing use of BYOD and corporate policies that allow use of social media has created a new cause for concern among cyber professionals.
    • A large 65% of businesses are extremely or very concerned by “co-mingling” of personal and business applications on devices, the remainder (35%) are only moderately or slightly concerned.

  • The visibility of organisations is now wildly challenged, as data sprawls across company-owned, employee-owned and hosted applications (enterprise and consumer).
    • Only 6% of APAC businesses have extremely good visibility over how employees are using critical business data across company owned devices, employee-owned devices, company approved services (e.g., Exchange) and employee services (e.g., Google Drive, Gmail).
    • Around 51% only have moderate or slight visibility of critical business data. A majority 37% of respondents ranked email as the greatest risk to their critical business data, followed by social media, mobile devices and laptops; greatest trust was put on 3rd party on-premise apps, with only 7% ranking it as their number one cause for concern.

  • From malicious – such as malware – to accidental, such as inadvertent user behaviours - organisations are grappling with a range of people-based actions that can present a security risk
APAC cybersecurity-professionals rank malware as the number one risk to security (30%), closely followed by inadvertent human behaviour (24%), criminal employee activity (10%) and rogue employees (12%).

  • Technology investments – and big data - have fallen short.
    • Only 18% of APAC businesses are in strong agreement that applying more technology will help improve business security.
    • Only 34% of businesses are incorporating big data into their security management approach, while 29% currently view big data as a hindrance to securing their organisation.
  • Cybersecurity professional agree that it’s critical to understand the behaviours and intent of people as they interact with IP and other business data – but few are able to gain such insight.
    • Around 74% of APAC businesses recognise the critical importance of understanding employees behaviours and intent from a security perspective
    • However, more than 60% don’t believe they are very effective at understanding the behavior and intent of people as they interact with business data
    • Businesses currently leave themselves exposed to the threat posed by employees acting within the network, with 61%  not confident about recongising anomalous or suspicious actions inside a network

  • Looking ahead, cybersecurity professionals in APAC see clear benefits – financial and operational – in focusing on users and behaviours as a centerpiece of a cybersecurity strategy.
    • 74% of APAC businesses Strongly Agree or Agree that focusing more on human behaviour will help improve security results and costs. No business disagrees.  
About the research
Forcepoint conducted a study of 1,252 cybersecurity professionals worldwide in January 2017. This datasheet draws out the findings from APAC respondents only (n=182). These APAC wide cybersecurity professionals range from C-Level technology and information officers through to senior IT engineers and decision-makers and represent a diverse range of industries, from utilities, retail and construction, through to legal, government and finance. The full spectrum of business sizes was included, from small (<100 employees) through to large (>25,000 employees).
About Forcepoint
     Forcepoint is transforming cybersecurity by focusing on what matters most: understanding people’s intent as they interact with critical data and intellectual property wherever it resides. Our uncompromising systems enable companies to empower employees with unobstructed access to confidential data while protecting intellectual property and simplifying compliance. Based in Austin, Texas, Forcepoint supports more than 20,000 organizations worldwide. For more about Forcepoint, visit www.Forcepoint.com and follow us on Twitter at @ForcepointSec.

Family Kitchen with Sherson S3 Successful Asian Food Channel (AFC) Original Production Family Kitchen with Sherson Continues to Tantalise Tastebuds in Asia

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Family Kitchen with Sherson Season 3 returns on-air

every Thursday starting from 25th May 2017 at 8pm (TH/INDO) and 9pm (SG/MY)
THAILAND, XX 2017– Asian Food Channel (AFC) reinforces its success in original productions with the third season of Family Kitchen with Sherson. The popular eight-episode series which features authentic home-cooked goodness helmed by the two-generation family is set to return every Thursday starting  25th May at 8pm. Family Kitchen with Sherson S3 is presented by Panasonic and co-sponsored by Grohe.
The returning season sees Malaysian Celebrity Chef, Sherson Lian, and his mother, Ann Lian, return to the kitchen and dish out harmonic blends of new and classic cooking techniques. The key ingredients to the show’s success comprise of heartwarming stories, mouth-watering dishes, simmered with a dash of family fun. Viewers can find more information as well as download recipes from each episode upon premiere of the show at www.asianfoodchannel.com/lovetocook 
Family Kitchen with Sherson Season 3
Since the premiere of the series in 2015, the mother and son duo are best known for their impeccable chemistry in the kitchen and on screen. Aside from the family favorite recipes dished out in every episode, the stories shared make the perfect garnish for any home-cooked meal. Family Kitchen with Sherson is a marriage of traditional cooking by Ann injected with modern flavors by Sherson.
“Cooking is about inspiration, taste and flavors. My mother was the one who encouraged me to pursue a career in food and her passion continues to inspire me. Although our cooking styles vary and we might not always agree on who’s dish is the best, working side by side has been an amazing experience and brought us closer together as a family. We hope through the series we inspire and encourage families to bond through their love for food. Those who cook together, stay together!”, said Sherson Lian.
Here’s what viewers can look forward to being served in May.
Seafood Galore
Sherson Lian’s Spiced Grilled Squid with Tauchi Dip

It’s seafood galore on this episode of Family Kitchen with Sherson. A special creation of Thai Style Bouillabaisse, where Sherson uses a traditional French fish stew base consisting of the freshest varieties of seafood and fresh Thai herbs and spices. Nothing tastes better than fresh squid grilled to perfection; pick up tips on how to create Sherson’s Spiced Grilled Squid with Tauchiu Dip, which incorporates his homemade curry powder. A seafood galore is not complete without prawns; Ann cooks Stir Fried Prawns with Tau Si and Chili– kicking up the meal in a pinch!

Kampong Classics
Ann Lian’s Thai Spicy Sour Shrimp Curry

Take a trip down memory lane with classic dishes that are sometimes forgotten. Similar to a Thai Kaeng Som and reminiscent of Assam Fish Curry, Sherson cooks up a Thai Spicy Sour Shrimp Curry that will win over the pickiest of eaters. Ann takes you back with Superior Chinese Chicken, a classic chicken dish steamed with sweet wolfberries, dates and chicken essence. Chinese desserts usually revolve around sweet soups and can be served hot or cold – this Sweet Black Sesame Soup is simple and easy to cook for any time of the day.
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About Asian Food Channel
Asian Food Channel (AFC) is the region’s leading food-focused channel that celebrates the unique Asian culinary experience with the added touch of global flavour. AFC entertains viewers with a range of local and international content from reality, lifestyle to travelogue program formats. It believes in celebrating the rich history and story behind Asia’s most beloved cuisines and continues to grow its library of originally produced Asian content, breaking boundaries with new and exciting programs. Available in more than 10 countries in Asia Pacific, the channel’s online engagement via website and social media platforms surpass two million likes on Facebook and continues to increase daily. Asian Food Channel is part of Scripps Networks Interactive, one of the world’s leading producers of lifestyle content. More information is available on www.asianfoodchannel.com or Facebook page www.facebook.com/asianfoodchannel

FAMILY KITCHEN WITH SHERSON S3
Premieres: 25 May 2017, Thursdays at 9.00pm (SG/MY), 8.00pm (JKT/BKK)
Get cozy with Sherson Lian and his mom, Ann, as they share favorite family moments together and dish up delicious blends of old and new cuisine. While Ann shares some of her favorite traditional recipes, Sherson puts a modern twist on them, incorporating unique contemporary flavors. Pull up a chair and join the dynamic mother son duo in this intimate family affair!

dtac joins hands with The Emporium and The EmQuartier to dining lifestyle experience and gift vouchers

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April 3,2017 - Ms. Penpa-Nga Suddhimondala, Vice President – Head of Loyalty Unit, Total Access Communication PLC (dtac), and Mrs. Pantalika Siriwongpairat, Senior Director, Customer Relationship Management & Shopping Complex Promotion, The Emporium and The EmQuartier, join hands to launch a promotional campaign to offer dining lifestyle experience and gift vouchers for dtac reward GOLD MEMBER and BLUE MEMBER customers. Eligible customers who dine at a participating top restaurant in Emporium or EmQuartier will receive a 100-Baht gift voucher. The offer is valid from today until June 30, 2017.
This privilege is part of Blue Lifestyle, which provides special privileges and discounts from leading business partners for all preferred lifestyles. dtac reward BLUE MEMBER customers can check out news and updates through dtac reward Line official account, dtac application, www.dtac.co.th/dtacreward, or  BLUE MEMBER Personal Service by dialing *1806.

&HAND Wins Grand Prize at LINE BOT AWARDS

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  • &HAND uses LINE chatbot to help disabled connect with caregivers
  • 11 projects recognized for using LINE chatbots to create innovations

BANGKOK – April 4, 2017 – Imagine having a visual or hearing impairment or other disability, and suddenly needing assistance. How best to contact someone who can help? With “&Hand,” the disabled are able to connect with caregivers easily using LINE Beacon and other LINE technology.

That innovative solution for supporting the disabled made &HAND the grand prize winner of the LINE BOT AWARDS, a contest launched last fall to promote the development of chatbots that use LINE’s Messaging API. &HAND and 10 other innovators were recognized at the awards event, which was held on March 18.

&HAND was recognized for designing a service that takes real steps to solve a variety of user needs, connecting people by mobilizing LINE Beacon (an IoT technology that uses Bluetooth Low Energy to transmit data), and offering a clear vision of commercialization grounded in actual implementation.
As part of LINE’s Smart Portal strategy – which aims to make LINE a one-stop shop that seamlessly connects people, information, services, companies and brands – LINE publicly opened up its Messaging API last September. Since then, external developers have been able to freely develop chatbots for LINE.

For the LINE BOT AWARDS, individuals and businesses were invited to compete for cash prizes of up to JYP 10 million (about USD 90,000). Over the three-month application period, 815 entries were received – including about 25 percent from outside of Japan – competing in 11 categories, in addition to the Grand Prize.

For more information about the LINE BOT AWARDS, check out the official site: https://botawards.line.me/

PRIZE WINNERS:

Grand Prize – JPY 10 million

&HAND (LINE ID: @jqv8293w; Creator: &HAND)
  • This project uses LINE Beacons to connect people who have physical, mental, or other disabilities and who need support with nearby caregivers. People needing assistance can use a LINE Beacon to send a signal requesting help, which is received by any caregivers in the vicinity who have signed up with an &HAND official account. Then, through the &HAND official account, the person needing help and the caregiver can privately discuss what assistance is needed. The developers say they will continue working on the chatbot to add more services, such as providing regular caregiving tips on the Timeline and offering support to tourists.
  • “We are very stunned by this, but are honored to receive the grand prize,” said the &HAND team in a statement. “We believe that this win represents the aspiration of everyone who supported us to create a better future using this chatbot. Thank you for your continued support as we make further developments to commercialize this service.”

Microsoft Award (special co-sponsor award) – JPY 1 million

NAVITIME (LINE ID: @navitime; Creator: Navitime Japan Co.)
  • When prompted to plan a trip using public transportation, this bot uses natural language processing technology to automatically provide up-to-date information on transit connections, schedules, and possible delays.

Student Category – JPY 1 million

mitchy (LINE ID: @sxp6856c; Creator: Team AL)
  • mitchy aims to transform the traditional Japanese classroom, where students listen quietly to the instructor, and instead encourage active learning. This chatbot creates group chats where students can exchange messages anonymously during class, enabling them to feel more comfortable asking questions, and where they can review their lessons after class by going over the chat history. Only the teacher can see the students’ names, preventing potential abuse or harassment in the chat rooms, while also allowing them to see who is actively taking part in discussions and who is having difficulties.

Start-Up Category – JPY 500,000

EncodeRing (LINE ID: @uil3575g; Creator: EncodeRing Co.)
  • EncodeRing is an accessory manufacturer that takes the waveform of voices, music, and other sounds to design and create unique, custom-designed jewelry. With this LINE bot, customers can easily create their own original accessories by simply sending a voice message to EncodeRing, and the waveform of their voice message is used to design the accessory they order. The chatbot is designed so that it naturally communicates with customers in the same manner as a shop clerk, and so that fashioning original accessories can be done easily, by simply selecting the size, shape, material, and other factors in the carousel.

Localization Category – JPY 500,000

NgampusBareng (LINE ID: @ngampusbareng; Creator: Teman Jalan; from Indonesia)
  • NgampusBareng is a service for students to hitch a ride on a motorcycle in Indonesia, a country known for heavy traffic jams. The chatbot allows students seeking a ride to connect with available drivers via LINE. The service is currently being offered in over 50 schools, and over 3,000 successful matches have been confirmed at each campus. Drivers who give students a ride get points that can be exchanged for coupons and other benefits.

Lifestyle Category – JPY 500,000

Yamato Transport (LINE ID: @yamato_transport; Creator: Yamato Transport Co.)
  • By becoming a friend of Yamato Transport’s LINE account and linking their Yamato ID with their LINE user account, users can use LINE to specify their preferred delivery date, receive attempted delivery notices, and change their preferred delivery date, time and location. Users also have the option of performing these tasks through a conversation with a chatbot. Other services include making a reservation for the issuance of shipping labels (available with selected delivery services).

Game Category – JPY 500,000

OneNightWerewolf Bot (LINE ID: @nto6347b; Creator: Team 451Lab)
  • This chatbot plays the role of game master in the One Night Ultimate Werewolf game. Users can declare their desire to participate in the game in a private chat, and the game begins once the bot is invited to the chat room and the player executes the command to start. Players then simply follow the instructions given by the bot and switch between the private chat and the group chat to play the game.

IoT / Beacon Category – JPY 500,000

Yukiyama bot (LINE ID: @hlk9118m; Creator: Pizayanz)
  • Most skiers and snowboarders have experienced becoming separated from friends on a snowy mountain (snowy mountain is “yukiyama” in Japanese). But with the Yukiyama bot, that will no longer be a problem. Just create a chat group on LINE or Facebook before hitting the slopes and add the Yukiyama bot to the chat, and every group member’s location is automatically shared in the chat through LINE Beacons set up at chairlift boarding points. By installing LINE Beacons at chairlift stations, restaurants, designated smoking areas, bypass slopes, and anywhere else at a ski resort, skiers and snowboarders will never again be required to get freezing hands using their smartphones to manually communicate their location to their friends.

Group Chat Category – JPY 500,000

Checkun (LINE ID: @rfy8689j; Creator: Team Checkun)
  • Checkun is a handy accounting bot that takes care of the cumbersome task of splitting the cost of trips and events involving multiple people. This bot that allows payments among groups of people to be registered, operated and settled within a chat group, streamlining process and making everything clear to all.

Conversation Engine Category – JPY 500,000

botnoi (LINE ID: @botnoi; Creator: Botnoi; from Thailand)
  • With botnoi, users can enjoy a friendly conversation much like talking to a real friend. It supports one-on-one conversation as well as group chats, and communicates in Thai, English, Nepali, and Chinese. In addition to simple chats, botnoi can search for nearby restaurants, conduct surveys of its 350,000 users, and more.

Geek Category – JPY 500,000

Shakure (LINE ID: @zhc1140s; Creator: Shakure Seisaku Iinkai)
  • This bot enables people attending an event to share photos. If LINE Beacons are set up at a venue, organizers can share photos, presentation slides, and other images to those inside by simply sending the data to the bot account. This service makes it easy for organizers to share slideshows and other presentations, so attendees don’t all need to take their own photos of presentations (which, in a room full of people, can be noisy and distracting). Furthermore, in administrator mode, images can be captured with a video camera, so organizers can capture slide images and share them without received a copy of the presentation from the speaker. And since text data can also be sent with this bot, an English speech can be translated into other languages in real time.

(Note: No award was given in the Entertainment Category prize.)
Under its corporate mission “Closing the Distance,” LINE Corporation is actively engaging in a variety of initiatives to help external developers and partners develop and operate services on the LINE platform, while striving to bring people closer through a wide range of information, services, and products.

FamilyMart teams up with Paysbuy to offer new payment option via Alipay for Chinese tourists to purchase goods during Songkran festival

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April 4, 2017 – FamilyMart teams up with dtac the parent company of Paysbuy to launch an online payment service to allow Chinese tourists to pay in Chinese yuan at FamilyMart stores during their trip to Thailand.


Mr. Panthep Nilasinthop, Senior Vice President, Head of Financial Services & Innovation Division, Total Access Communication PLC – the parent company of Paysbuy - said, “Paysbuy is pleased to announce a partnership with FamilyMart to launch an online payment service via Alipay. As a leading online payment provider in Thailand with over 15,000 online merchants, Paysbuy is confident that Alipay’s payment service will offer a convenient payment option for Chinese tourists as well as help boost Thailand’s tourism economy.”


Mr. Akarin Phureesitr, Executive Vice President, Central FamilyMart Co., Ltd.,-said, FamilyMart continues to expand our services to attract customers and create a good shopping experience for Thai and foreign customers. With over 40% of FamilyMart stores located in tourist areas, we have teamed up with Paysbuy and Alipay to launch an online payment service via Alipay to support the growing number of Chinese tourists, which make up over 30% of total tourists visiting Thailand. The service allows Chinese travelers to pay in yuan, with no fee and no minimum payment amount, now at over 288 FamilyMart stores in Bangkok, Pattaya, Ko Samui, and Hua Hin, and at all stores nationwide by October 2017. We are confident that this partnership will help boost our sales and the tourism climate here.” 


Customers paying via Alipay at FamilyMart will receive a 45ml Dove shower cream, valued at 25 Baht, from April 10, 2017 or until supply lasts.

 

Ms. Pipavin Sodprasert, Thailand Country Manager, Ant Financial Services Group – the operator of Alipay - said, “Thailand is a very important market for our users with over 8 million Chinese travelers visiting Thailand in 2016.  As a lifestyle super app, Alipay strives to deliver the same level of convenience and satisfaction to our Chinese users anywhere in the world.  Our partnership with FamilyMart demonstrated Alipay’s commitment to broaden our merchant coverage in Thailand and to ensure Alipay users can enjoy the kind of convenience they enjoy in China where Alipay has over 450 million users and is accepted by millions of retail outlets.”

 
Mr. Sarut Vanichpun, Head of Prepaid Division, Total Access Communication PLC or dtac, said, “Chinese travelers can purchase Happy Tourist SIM cards, the number one SIM card in the market for tourists, at FamilyMart stores via Alipay. The ready-to-use SIM card offers free Internet for 7 days and free 100 Baht call credit. Customers buying Happy Tourist SIM at any FamilyMart store will receive a free Red Bull energy drink from now until April 24, 2017, while enjoying no service fee and no minimum payment amount. 

Nexon and dtac team up to unveil ‘Dynasty Warriors: Unleashed’ to underline the game’s popularity and to give customers privileges on free items

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April 5, 2017 – Nexon Co., Ltd., the number one online game developer and publisher from Korea, teams up with Total Access Communication PLC. or dtac to officially unveil ‘Dynasty Warriors: Unleashed’ game to underline its popularity. Since the first launch in Thailand on March 30, the legendary Action RPG has been downloaded over 2 million times. It is also ranked number one in the Top Free of iOS app store. dtac customers are now getting exclusive offer by getting 3 items per download available now on both Android and iOS.

Mr.Stephen Byong-Uk Lee, Chief Business Development Officer, Nexon Co., Ltd. said: “Dynasty Warriors: Unleashed is the game in our best interest. It has received warm reception in many countries after only 5 days of launching. Nexon is very pleased to be a partner with dtac, the leading company in Thailand. We expect that the promotion done with dtacwill be successful not only for two of us, but also for the whole mobile game market in Thailand.”

Ms. Prisana Ratanasuwanasri, Senior Vice President, Head of the Postpaid Division at Total Access Communication PLC. or dtac said: “dtac has been offering brand new product and service promotions to customers under the idea “FLIP IT” to make customer experience simple convenient and straightforward. The idea is initiated from customers’ standpoint and we are keen to be the number one digital provider in consumers’ hearts. We will not stop developing services for helping people live more comfortable in the digital world especially the introduction of entertainment digital contents. Therefore, our customers will be the first ones who can experience the brand new online games. dtac is very pleased to be a partner with Nexon Co., Ltd., the number one online game developer and publisher from Korea. Nexon always brings spectacular online games to digital generation who are game lovers. In this collaboration, either dtac prepaid- or postpaid-customers who play Dynasty Warriors: Unleashed on Android will receive 3 exclusive promotions:
  1. Every dtac subscriber will receive an item worth over 500 Baht for free.
  2. dtac customers, who subscribe for 49-, 99-, 199-, or 499-Baht/month package, will receive exclusive item set.
  3. With buying an item via dtac payment system, customers will receive a special bonus of 50% extra gold.
For more details of these special promotions, please visit http://dtac.co.th/s/DynastyWarriors
Dynasty Warriors: Unleashed, a legendary action and fantasy MMO (Massively multiplayer online) game is now available for both Andriod and iOS. For more activities, please go to www.fb.com/th.dwUNLEASHED 
About Nexon
Nexon Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO) is a global leader in free online games.  Founded in Korea in 1994, Nexon developed one of the world's first graphics-based massively multiplayer online games. Nexon also pioneered the concept of microtransactions and the free-to-play business model, setting a new standard in which play is free, and users have the option to purchase in-game items to enhance their experience. Nexon currently services over 150 titles in more than 100 countries. Since founded, Nexon has had over 1.5 billion subscribers. Nexon’s headquarter is located in Tokyo, Japan and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
About dtac
Total Access Communication PLC. or dtac is one of the leading mobile operators in Thailand, currently providing 4G, 3G, and 2G services to over 25 million subscribers. Founded in August 1989, dtac has accumulatively invested more than 130 billion Baht over the past decade in strengthening its business by continuously upgrading its technology and improving service quality. dtac has constantly engaged in social activities, emphasizing on using the Internet and digital services to enhance quality of life and child education, as well as improve agricultural productivity. For more information about dtac(The Stock Exchange of Thailand symbol: DTAC), please visit www.dtac.co.th.

dtac launches new 4G smartphones – S3, T3 and X3 – capturing beautiful shots with dual-lens camera and packed with Google-certified applications

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April 5, 2017 – dtac launches new 4G smartphones – S3, T3 and X3 – coming with dual-lens camera at under 6,000 Baht. All the three models are value for money and easy to use, with elegant design, Octa Core or Quad Core processor, 4G calling (VoLTE) support, HD voice quality on dtac’s smooth 4G network, smart camera with Beauty mode that captures every detail. The phones come preloaded with latest Android 7.0 and Google-certified applications.

Mr. Arkapong Linpisarn, Senior Vice President, Head of Device Management Division, Total Access Communication PLC or dtac, said, “dtac continues its new product and service launches to create a “Flip” phenomenon, reflecting its new brand philosophy, “Flip It” and reiterate its commitment to become the number one digital brand in Thailand. dtac’s latest  4G smartphones, available at under 6,000 Baht, offer secure, virus-free, and reliable performance for the lifestyles of the digital generation and come packed with Google-certified applications to provide smooth 4G experience and easier access to the Internet. Key highlights and specifications of the three new smartphones include:
dtac Phone S3: 2,790 baht, 5.0-inch FWVGA IPS 2.5D (854x480) screen, 8MP rear camera with f2.0 LED Flash, 5MP front camera with Beauty mode, pro photography functions, 1.1 GHz Quad Core processor, 8GB ROM, 1GB RAM, 2,000 mAh battery, Android 7.0, 4G calling (VoLTE) support, ultra slim 8.6mm design, available in Metallic black and Metallic gold.
dtac Phone T3: 3,990 baht, 5.3-inch HD IPS 2.5 D (1280x720) screen, 13MP rear camera with f2.0 Tri-LED Flash, 8MP front camera with Beauty mode, pro photography functions, 1.25 GHz Quad Core processor, 16GB ROM, 2GB RAM, 2,600 mAh battery, Android 7.0, 4G calling (VoLTE) support, ultra slim 8.35mm design, available in Metallic black and Metallic gold.
dtac Phone X3: 5,690 baht, 5.5-inch Full HD IPS 2.5 D (1920x1080) screen, 13MP dual-lens rear camera with f2.0 Dual LED Flash, 8MP f2.0 front camera with Beauty mode, fingerprint scanner, fast charge support, 1.5 GHz Octa Core processor, 32GB ROM, 3GB RAM, 3,000 mAh battery, Android 7.0, 4G calling (VoLTE) support, ultra slim 7.08mm design, available in Metallic black and Metallic gold.

The launch comes packed with promotions for digital lifestyles as follows.
Prepaid customers can get free Go Plearn SIM cards, which offer low 0.55 Baht/minute all-network calls, unlimited Internet usage with a 64 kbps FUP throughout subscription period, and up to 6GB free YouTube for 12 months.
-        dtac phone S3 - free 3GB per month
-        dtac phone T3 - free 4GB per month
-        dtac phone X3 - free 6GB per month
Existing, newly-registered, Pre to Post and MNP postpaid customers enjoy special deals when purchasing a new dtac 4G smartphone with a package.
-        Purchase dtac Phone X3 at 2,690 Baht (discounted from regular price of 5,690 Baht) with advance payment and receive UP campaign options to receive a free smartphone after one year of use or an instant 3,000 Baht discount to purchase a new smartphone at regular price. 
-        Purchase dtac Phone T3 at 2,990 Baht (discounted from regular price of 3,990 Baht) with no advance payment required.
-        Purchase dtac Phone S3 at 1,790 Baht (discounted from regular price of 2,790 Baht) with no advance payment required.
Go No Limit Postpaid Package offers unlimited Internet at maximum speed and free calls to dtac numbers, starting from 499 Baht/month. MNP customers get a 1,500 Baht on-top discount for purchasing a new device.

dtac has also launched “dtac WiFi Calling” application that turns all WiFi signal worldwide to be dtac signal. Download the application from Play Store and experience the WiFi calling service on dtac 4G new smartphones now.
All the three dtac phone models are now available at all dtac service centers and more than 10,000 mobile phone retailers nationwide as well as through dtac online store. For more information, please call 1678 or visit www.dtac.co.th

Nespresso Launches Dedicated Recycling Programme in Thailand

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Nespresso extends its sustainability commitments into Thailand with the launch of its first programme to recycle its used aluminum capsules in Thailand. Nespresso Club Members and Thai coffee lovers will now be able to easily return their used Nespresso capsules for recycling at dedicated collection points; Nespresso Boutiques or Nespresso coffee machine point of sale at Central Chidlom and Homepro Ramintra.

Speaking about the launch of this new recycling programme, Han May, Country Manager, Nespresso Thailand, said: “Nespresso is committed to continuously improving its environmental performance across its value chain. We are therefore very pleased to launch our recycling program for used capsules in Thailand. Nespresso Club Members can now actively contribute to sustainability by returning their used capsules for recycling at no extra cost.”

Nespresso uses aluminium for its Grand Cru capsules as it is the best material available today to protect and preserve the highest quality coffees against factors such as oxygen, light and humidity which could compromise freshness, taste and quality. Aluminium is also the only material that interacts perfectly with Nespresso machines to consistently produce the best espresso through high pressure (19 bars) extraction and it also has the advantage of being infinitely recyclable. Aluminium is produced from bauxite, a natural element in the ground and can be recycled infinitely without losing any of its qualities; compared to other aluminum.

With belief in the value of aluminium, Nespresso has taken significant steps to develop recycling process and solutions and encourage consumers to participate in recycling campaign. Nespresso introduced its first recycling initiative in Switzerland in 1991. Since then, the company has established its own capsule collection systems in 36 countries worldwide.
In line with the company’s global approach, Nespresso Thailand has implemented a dedicated recycling system. Once collected, used Nespresso capsules will be recycled by Wongpanit Recycling Center, a fully-integrated and highly certified environmental service company that has assumed a leading rolein Thailand for the delivery ofsuperior environmental and resource recovery solutions.  

For recycling process, it started with separation of aluminium from coffee grounds as all components of the Nespresso capsule are recyclable for not only the aluminium but also the coffee grounds. These two components are separated before being processed. After separation, coffee grounds will be used as a natural fertiliser for agriculture while aluminium is simply re-melted. This process, which requires very little energy, results in no loss of weight or quality and can be repeated infinitely.
At the End of 2015, Nespresso had out in place the capacity to recycle over 86% of all capsules sold, Nespresso aims to increase its global capsule collection from over 86% in 2015 to 100% in 2020.
   
To make it easier for you to store and transport used capsules in an easy and hygenic way, Nespresso has developed the recycling bag. Get the Recycling Bag at no cost when making your purchase and simply take the full bag to the collecting points.

Get the Recycling Bag along with your order:
  • Toll-free: 1800-019090
  • Online: www.nespresso.com or Nespresso mobile applications
  • Nespresso boutique at Siam Paragon 1st floor
Volume capacity: Recycling bag can contain up to 80 used capsules.

Enjoy more of Nespresso’s Ultimate Coffee Experience

Nespresso Thailand is adjusting prices permanently for its Grands Crus to allow coffee lovers to enjoy more of Nespresso’s ultimate coffee experience and its range of exclusive services.

Starting 11th January 2017, each Kazaar and Dharkan Grand Cru with original price of THB32 are adjusted to THB23; other Ristretto series with all Espresso capsules are adjusted from THB28 to THB20; Decaffeinato and Lungo are adjusted to THB22 from THB30; while Vivalto Lungo Decaffeinato and Pure Origin are adjusted to THB23 from THB32; and Variations will become THB24 from THB34.

Nespresso offers exclusive services to customers through its membership program Nespresso Club. Members of Nespresso Club in Thailand can easily place their orders at anytime and anywhere, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year via the official website (www.nespresso.com/th). Nespresso mobile app or call toll-free at 1800-019090 (9am to 7pm daily). Members can also visit the Nespresso Boutique at Siam Paragon fl.1 and enjoy free coffee tasting.

Other exclusive benefits include access to Nespresso Limited Edition Grand Cru coffee innovations every year and being the first to be informed of additional club privileges. Nespresso also collects Nespresso coffee machines directly from Club Member’s homes for repair during warranty. Members will get a loan Nespresso coffee machine for free during repair service period.

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About Nestlé Nespresso SA
Nestlé Nespresso SA is the pioneer and reference for highest-quality portioned coffee. Headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, Nespresso operates in 64 countries and has more than 12,000 employees. In 2015, it operated a global retail network of over 450 exclusive boutiques. For more information, visit the Nespresso corporate website: www.nestle-nespresso.com.

THE GREAT TASTE & INTENSITY OF NESPRESSO RISTRETTO, DECAFFEINATED

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Introducing Ristretto Decaffeinato
The search is over for the perfect afternoon or evening Grand Cru for intense coffee lovers as Nespresso launches Ristretto Decaffeinato. Intensely roasted and rich in flavour, Ristretto Decaffeinato has the same powerful character and contrasting taste as the much-loved original Ristretto, simply decaffeinated.
Nespresso strives to offer inspiring coffee moments throughout the day and its range of decaffeinated coffees is no exception with each one delivering a mirror image flavour profile of its caffeinated counterpart. The coffee experts at Nespresso careful curated the latest launch with the rich aromatic notes of green coffees in the blends being carefully preserved during the decaffeination process, which respects the coffee bean’s true nature and which makes it possible to maintain the strength and richness of its aromas. The new Ristretto Decaffeinato is the perfect relaxing treat for those who prefer to limit their caffeine but are looking for a powerful and rich sensory experience at any time ofday.
Ristretto Decaffeinato joins the existing range of Nespresso decaffeinated coffees, each of which has been given a new distinguishable red ring around the capsule so they can be easily identified alongside other Grands Crus. The Decaffeinato range comprises:
Arpeggio Decaffeinato
Dark roasted and rich in flavour, Arpeggio Decaffeinato boasts the same strong character, intense body and indulgent cocoa notes as the original Arpeggio Grand Cru. The split roasting reveals the specificities of each origin: longer roasting yields a darker bean and releases the intense, cocoa-like flavours of the Brazilian and Costa Rican Arabicas; a shorter and lighter roasting of the selected Arabica from South America highlights its softer fruity notes. Intensity: 9

Volluto Decaffeinato
Delightfully sweet and smooth, Volluto Decaffeinato has the same rich flavours and round body as the original Volluto Grand Cru. The selected pure Arabica beans are roasted separately to highlight their specificities: a shorter roast unfolds the sweet biscuity notes of the Brazilian Arabica, while longer but lighter roast preserves fresh and fruity notes of the Colombian beans. Intensity: 4

Vivalto Lungo Decaffeinato
A complex yet balanced blend, Vivalto Lungo Decaffeinato has the same rich character as the original Vivalto Lungo Grand Cru: roasted, lightly woody with sweet cereal and subtle floral notes. It is a pure Arabica blend from several origins including South America and East Africa. Separate roasting of the beans brings out the characters of the different origins and develops the complexity of the flavour: a shorter and lighter roast preserves the subtle flowery bouquet of the Ethiopian beans and the fruity notes of the Colombian, while a darker and longer roast reinforces the character of the blend and develops its bitterness. Intensity: 4

Ristretto Decaffeinatowill be availablefrom March 28, 2017at:

  • Nespresso boutiques, 1st Floor, Jewel Zone, Siam Paragon
  • 1800-019090 (Toll-free)
  • Online at www.nespresso.com or Mobile application Nespresso

Enjoy more of Nespresso’s Ultimate Coffee Experience

Nespresso Thailand is adjusting prices permanently for its Grands Crus to allow coffee lovers to enjoy more of Nespresso’s ultimate coffee experience and its range of exclusive services.
Starting 11th January 2017, each Kazaar and Dharkan Grand Cru with original price of THB32 are adjusted to THB23; other Ristretto series with all Espresso capsules are adjusted from THB28 to THB20; Decaffeinato and Lungo are adjusted to THB22 from THB30; while Vivalto Lungo Decaffeinato and Pure Origin are adjusted to THB23 from THB32; and Variations will become THB24 from THB34.
Nespresso offers exclusive services to customers through its membership program Nespresso Club. Members of Nespresso Club in Thailand can easily place their orders at anytime and anywhere, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year via the official website (www.nespresso.com/th). Nespresso mobile app or call toll-free at 1800-019090 (9am to 7pm daily). Members can also visit the Nespresso Boutique at Siam Paragon fl.1 and enjoy free coffee tasting.
Other exclusive benefits include access to Nespresso Limited Edition Grand Cru coffee innovations every year and being the first to be informed of additional club privileges. Nespresso also collects Nespresso coffee machines directly from Club Member’s homes for repair during warranty. Members will get a loan Nespresso coffee machine for free during repair service period.
-ENDS-
About Nestlé Nespresso SA
     Nestlé Nespresso SA is the pioneer and reference for highest-quality portioned coffee. Headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, Nespresso operates in 64 countries and has more than 12,000 employees. In 2015, it operated a global retail network of over 450 exclusive boutiques. For more information, visit the Nespresso corporate website: www.nestle-nespresso.com.
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