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Kaspersky Security Bulletin Q2 2017 April - June Thailand

August 3, 2017, 8:08 pm
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About this report
     The report supplements the global Kaspersky Security Bulletin and supplements global statistics and threats overview with local data for specific country. Both reports are based on data obtained and processed using the Kaspersky Security Network (KSN). KSN integrates cloud-based technologies into personal and corporate products and is one of Kaspersky Lab’s most important technologies.

KSN assists Kaspersky Lab’s experts to swiftly detect new malware in real time. when no corresponding signature or heuristic detection exists. KSN helps to identify sources of malware proliferation on the Internet and blocks user access to them.

Due to KSN’s very rapid response to new threats we are able to block new programs from launching on users ’ computers within seconds after of them being detected, and without having to update the antivirus database first.

The statistics in this report (except for spam) are based on completely anonymous data obtained from Kaspersky Lab products installed on users’ computers and was acquired with the full consent of the users involved.

Web threats

Attacks via browsers are the primary method for spreading malicious programs. The following methods were used most often by cybercriminals to penetrate systems:

Exploiting vulnerabilities in browsers and their plugins (drive-by download).

Infection in this type of attack takes place when visiting an infected website, without any intervention from the user and without their knowledge. And this is the number one method utilized by cybercriminals, the one used in the majority of attacks. Protection against such attacks requires an Internet Security class solution capable of detecting threats as they are being downloaded from the Internet and the timely installation of all the latest updates for the browser and its plugins. Another key technology, developed by Kaspersky Lab, is Automatic Exploit Prevention, designed specifically to fight complex web threats, exploiting newly discovered vulnerabilities in software.

Social engineering.

These attacks require user participation, with the user having to download the malicious file to their computer. This happens when the cybercriminal tricks the victim into believing they are downloading
a legitimate program.

Protection against such attacks requires a web antivirus solution capable of detecting threats as they are being downloaded from the Internet.

In the period of April - June 2017 Kaspersky Lab products detected61,978Top 20 Internet-bornemalware incidents on the computers of KSN participants in Thailand.
Overall,    8.94% users were attacked by web-borne threats during this period on average.
Thailand ranks72ndplaceworldwide when it comes to the dangers associated withsurfing the web at the end of June 2017.

TOP 5 Countries as of June 2017

Place
Country
Percent of users



1
Belarus
16.65%



2
Algeria
15.98%



3
Albania
14.24%



4
India
13.57%



5
Ukraine
13.03%




Local threats

The use of local infection statistics for user computers is an extremely important indicator. Worms and file viruses account for the majority of such incidents. This data shows how frequently users are attacked by malware spread via removable USB drives, CDs and DVDs, and other “offline” methods.

Protection against such attacks not only requires an antivirus solution capable of treating infected objects but also a firewall, anti-rootkit functionality and control over removable devices.

In the period April - June 2017  Kaspersky Lab products detected77,916Top 20 local malware

incidents on the computers of KSN participants in Thailand.

Overall,  9.9%of users in this country were attacked by local threats during this period on average.
Thailand ranks69thplace worldwide at the end of June 2017.

TOP 5 Countries as of June 2017

Place
Country
%of infected users



1
Uzbekistan
26.66%



2
Turkmenistan
24.55%



3
Ethiopia
22.14%



4
Afghanistan
20.70%



5
Syrian Arab Rep.
20.13%




Malicious hosts

When a Kaspersky Lab customer is attacked by an online threat, we record the source of this threat
– the location of the malicious objects that tried to infect the system. Based on that data, the share of malicious incidents caused by malware hosted in Thailand.

A total of 71,558 incidents were recorded in the period April - June 2017.
Thailand  ranks 35th  place worldwideat the end of June 2017.    .

TOP 5 Countries as of June 2017

Place    Country

  1. United States

  1. Netherlands

  1. France

  1. Germany

  1. Finland
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CARS 3

August 6, 2017, 2:00 am
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Release Date: August 10, 2017
Voice Cast: Owen Wilson, Cristela Alonzo, Armie Hammer
Director: Brian Fee
Producer: Kevin Reher

Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician, Cruz Ramirez (voice of Cristela Alonzo), with her own plan to win, plus inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet and a few unexpected turns. Proving that #95 isn’t through yet will test the heart of a champion on Piston Cup Racing’s biggest stage!

Directed by Brian Fee (storyboard artist “Cars,” “Cars 2“) and produced by Kevin Reher (“A Bug’s Life,” “La Luna” short), “Cars 3” cruises into theaters on August 10, 2017.

NOTES:
  • “Cars” (2006) and “Cars 2” (2011) took in more than $1 billion in combined worldwide box office.
  • “Cars” won a Golden Globe® for best animated feature film and two Annie Awards for best animated feature and best music in an animated feature production. Composer Randy Newman won a Grammy® for best song written for motion picture, television or other visual media (“Our Town”). The film was nominated for an Oscar® for best animated feature film, as well as best achievement in music written for motion pictures, original song (“Our Town”).
  • “Cars 2” was nominated for a Golden Globe® for best animated feature film, in addition to a host of other industry nominations. 
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Sansiri joins hands with Japan’s Tokyu to transform Thailand’s residential development, targeting Thai and foreign buyers, with 2-billion-baht taka HAUS in September and long-term community development plan, embarking on a new journey as Thailand’s world-class full-service real-estate developer

August 8, 2017, 2:00 am
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Bangkok (8 August 2017)- Thailand’s full-service real estate developer Sansiri and Japanese conglomerate Tokyu Corp. whose illustrious portfolios include railway development and operation in the peripheries of Tokyo, urban and real-estate development, hotel and resort operations and various other businesses, have joined forces to develop property for both Thai and foreign buyers under a new joint venture named Siri TK One Co. Ltd. in September, the new firm will unveil its first condominium development, taka HAUS, in the Sukhumvit–Ekkamai neighbourhood. With an estimated value of 2 billion baht, the development will be tailored specifically to the lifestyles of Thai and Japanese residents. In the long run, both developers will consider the possibility of jointly developing a community, based on the success of Sansiri’s T77 and Tokyu’s urban development experiences in Japan.

Mr. Uthai Uthaisangsuk, Chief Operating Officer of Sansiri Public Co. Ltd., announced that Sansiri has partnered with Tokyu Corporation who specialises in the development and operation of a railway network in the peripheries of Tokyo, urban and real-property development, hospitality businesses and many other operations, and Saha Tokyu Corp. Ltd., to establish Siri TK One Co. Ltd. Sansiri itself holds 70% of this joint venture’s shares, while Tokyu Corporation. and Saha Tokyu hold 29% and 1% of the remaining shares, respectively. The purpose of this strategic partnership is to develop condominium projects, starting with a 2-billion-baht development named taka HAUS.
“This alliance between Sansiri and the Tokyu Corporation stems from the similarities between our business philosophies. With Sansiri’s mission statements of ‘Complete Your Living Experience’ and Tokyu’s group slogan of ‘Toward a Beautiful Age’, both of our companies go beyond developing houses; we offer products that improve customers’ lifestyle. We gain insights into our customers’ needs by putting ourselves in their shoes, studying their consumption behaviours and gathering the residential needs of each target group. Thanks to all of this, we are confident that this partnership will bring about an urban development brimming with endless possibilities, set a new standard for Thailand’s real-estate sector and transform residential development at an international level. With this partnership, we will develop a condominium named taka HAUS on Ekkamai 12. The 2-billion-baht project will be tailored to the lifestyles of both Thai and foreign nationals. It will be launched in September,” the chief operating officer stated.

In addition to similar philosophies, this partnership also came about because Tokyu Corpotation(Japan) saw the potential of Sansiri, a 33-year-old Thai real-estate developer and service provider with a sizable collection of highly successful residential projects that meet varying consumer demands both in Thailand and overseas. Sansiri has earned a lead role in Thailand’s real-estate market thanks to a full range of products and services on offer. It is well known and praised for developing premium collections of detached homes, twin homes, town homes, home offices and condominiums across the country. The company has so far developed 318 projects, comprising 86,000 housing units in 17 provinces. It has even piloted a project overseas in the heart of London, England, at 9 Elvaston Place, to showcase its potential in the international arena. Moreover, Sansiri has strengthened its core real-estate business with expansions into other related businesses. For instance, Sansiri operates a community mall called Habito, whose rentable spaces for shops and restaurants have just opened last year. The developer also owns a subsidiary called Plus Property Co. Ltd., which offers a comprehensive range of property-related services, such as brokerage, sales and property management. It has been trusted by the public and private sectors for its all-inclusive services and consultancy for over 20 years.

Sansiri would also like to explore the possibility of long-term collaboration since both companies operate under very similar philosophies of going beyond mere construction of homes. The Tokyu Corporation has much experience in developing an entire town. For instance, it has developed Tokyu Tama Denen–Toshi located in the southwest of Tokyo, spanning over 5,000 hectares. This grand-scale development is located only 15 to 30 kilometres from the centre of Tokyo, namely Kawasaki, Yokohama, Machida and Yamato. The town has approximately 600,000 people (as of 31 March 2012). It is considered the largest urban development in Japan by a private entity. The group also plans on developing Shibuya into an entertainment city. Meanwhile, Sansiri itself has successfully developed the T77 community under the concept of “A Good Town for Good Life.” Catering to all lifestyle needs, this development is situated on an area of 50 Rai in the centre of Sukhumvit 77. It is located in close proximity to the SkyTrain and the Ram Inthra–At Narong Expressway. The community is home to six Sansiri condominium projects, a townhouse development, a premium apartment by MK Real Estate Development, Sansiri’s first lifestyle community retail mall and Bangkok International Preparatory and Secondary School (Bangkok Prep). All of this elevates the standard of living for T77’s residents and provides living solutions for both Thai and foreign urbanites in the Sukhumvit neighbourhood. Sansiri has also been successful in the development of the Ran Inthra area by transforming Satitpattana School into a leading Bangkok school, attracting customers to Sansiri’s developments nearby.
“In the future Bangkok will most likely become a city of clusters, much like other major world cities. In other words, there will be several city centres instead of one downtown area. Choosing the right cluster will be crucial in terms of living and investment. Facilities and amenities will not be confined to inner Bangkok like today, but will be spread out in different clusters. Each cluster will most likely be anchored to a mass rapid transit train station instead of the traditional district or road. As Bangkok is still expanding its transport infrastructure, we believe that there is potential for even more demand for residential developments along these mass rapid transit lines and existing communities. Sansiri and Tokyu see the opportunities and possibilities of future collaboration in developing a community with homes, entertainment centres, schools and a comprehensive range of facilities. We’d like to provide lifestyle solutions that allow clusters to prosper and lessen people’s reliance on inner Bangkok,” the chief operating officer stated.

Meanwhile, Mr. Toshiyuki Hoshino, Director, Senior Managing Executive Officer and Executive General Manager of International Business Headquarters of Tokyu Corporation, stated that the Tokyu Corporation began with the Meguro–Kamata railway in 1922. As of March 2017, the Tokyu Group operates a total of 221 companies and eight other incorporated organizations under Tokyu Corporation. Its operations extend across a wide range of sectors, encompassing transportation, real estate, retails and hotels.

The history of Tokyu Corporation, the head company of the Tokyu Group, will be soon 100 years and it has been improving the Japanese urban livelihood through continuous combined development of transportation and real estate. The investments and development includes retail facilities, schools and hospitals which support the convenience & attractiveness to residents along the Tokyu railways, and this brought us the thankful reputation of our town as the most attractive place to live. Tokyu Corporation has been delivering its condominiums with “Dresser” brand with its core concepts of “Creativity”, “Habitability”, and “Safety”.

“In Thailand, Tokyu Construction has JV businesses with Ch. Karnchang PCL since 1981. It has contributed to deliver main roads, bridges, offices, schools, factories; and most recently, it has delivered the construction of the MRT Purple Line. In retail field, Bangkok – Tokyu Department Store Co., Ltd. has been appreciated by many customers since its open in 1985, and it has opened the second store in the Paradise Park Shopping Center in Srinagarindra. And in 2014, Tokyu Corporation together with Saha Group have set up the JV Company of Saha Tokyu Corporation Ltd. and commenced serviced apartment of “HarmoniQ Residence Sriracha” for Japanese expatriate families opened in 2016. Thankfully, the “HarmoniQ Residence Sriracha” is operating with nearly full occupancy and is been received wonderful reputation.” Mr. Hoshino noted.

Then Mr. Hoshino continued “We respect this strategic partnership with Sansiri which has the mutually understandable value and vision. We understand that there is a cultural difference between Thailand and Japan, thus by led by the Thai national leading and experienced developer of Sansiri, Tokyu will challenge its best to add values to deliver the comfortable, safe and beautiful living environment.”

Furthermore, there exists multiple economic corridors in Thailand and is considered as the Hub of Greater Mekong Subregion. There exists large sized industries, and the Government leads the advancement of the industry, and that should bring the Thailand continuous growth. Especially Bangkok continues to attract people as the centre of the economy and that brings the sustainable housing demand.” Mr. Hoshino concluded.
In addition to our collaborative research and development efforts in this partnership, Tokyu is also equipped with businesses that will promote our new project among Japanese buyers, namely the Tokyu Livable. The expertise in real-estate sales, leasing and consultancy will expand our business potential among Japanese buyers, ensuring optimal mutual benefits and building a more robust business relationship. It’s a long-term business partnership that will create value added to both parties in a sustainable manner
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About Sansiri
Sansiri is a leader in Thailand’s property development scene. Over the past 33 years the company has taken roots and established standards for residential construction. Every project of Sansiri showcases the company’s commitment, ahead-of-its-time design and a full range of uses that deliver a good quality of life and the utmost satisfaction to homeowners, living up to its ideology of always providing the best of the best to customers.

Sansiri was established on a solid foundation that was Sansamran Co. Ltd. Founded in 1988, Sansamran became the talk of the town with its premium resort condominium named Baan Kaimuk on the ever-popular beach of Hua Hin. The property stands out with Sansamran’s exclusive mustard-coloured mosaics. Because of this state-of-the-art development, the company became known as a trendsetter and has set the industry’s standards ever since. Eight years later, Sansamran Co. Ltd. and Siripinyo Co. Ltd., two of Thailand’s real-property giants, combined their assets and registered the new company with the Stock Exchange of Thailand under the name Sansiri Public Co. Ltd., proudly making its mark as an industry leader. In the same year, its subsidiary Plus Property Co. Ltd. was opened to provide a more comprehensive range of residential brokerage and property management solutions.

Having earned the leading position in Thailand’s real-property sector, Sansiri offers a complete range of products and services. It is well known and praised for developing a premium range of detached homes, twin homes, town homes, home offices and condominiums across the country. The company has so far developed 318 projects, comprising 86,070 housing units in 17 provinces. It has even piloted a project overseas in London, England, at 9 Elvaston Place, to showcase its potential in the international arena.

About the Tokyu Corporation
The Tokyu Corporation’s humble beginning was the Meguro–Kamata railway in 1922. As of March 2017, the Tokyu Group operates a total of 221 companies and eight other incorporated oeganizations under Tokyu Corporation. Today, its operations extend across a wide range of sectors, encompassing transportation, real estate, lifestyle & services, and hotels & resorts.

Tokyu Corporation, its main business, has improved the urban livelihood through long-term development of transport services. In addition to this core, the company also invents and develops services that support the day-to-day activities of Japanese consumers.

In Thailand, the Bangkok - Tokyu Department Store Co., Ltd. operates two department stores in Bangkok under the name Tokyu Department Store, where premium quality products from Japan can be purchased. Through Tokyu Construction Co. Ltd., the company has joined forces with a leading Thai construction firm in the founding of Ch. Karnchang–Tokyu Construction Co. Ltd., whose growing core operation is the construction of highways and manufacturing plants of Japanese companies in Thailand. Moreover, Tokyu continues to promote an awareness of the Tokyu brand among Thai consumers and will launch activities that attracts tourists to Shibuya.
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TAT holds global medical tourism event: “Amazing Thailand Health and Wellness Tourism Showcase 2017,” focusing on “Thailand: a Paradise for Longevity”

August 11, 2017, 1:00 am
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Mr. Noppadon Pakprot, Deputy Governor for Tourism Products and Business ,  Tourism Authority of Thailand presided over the Amazing Thailand Health and Wellness Tourism Showcase 2017 yesterday, which unveiled the latest “Functional & Regenerative Medicine” innovation in Thailand.
Mr. Noppadon Pakprot, Deputy Governor for Tourism Products and Business at TAT said, “Thailand has long been recognized as a world destination for medical tourism. According to a report by VISA and Oxford Economics, Thailand has once more been confirmed as one of Asia’s top medical tourism destinations. Thailand now has 58 JCI-accredited hospitals, more than any other Southeast Asian country.
The Amazing Thailand Health and Wellness Tourism Showcase 2017, under the concept “Thailand: a Paradise for Longevity”, showcased Thailand as a destination for longevity products and services. 
Thailand has adopted the latest innovative medicine of the century: “Functional & Regenerative Medicine,” the most popular health trend in the world. In fact, Thailand is the first and only country in Asia that has specialized Functional & Regenerative Medicine hospitals, namely Better Being Hospital and MALI hospital 
Moreover, Thailand has become an anti-aging center in Asiawith the largest number of American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine-certified medical professionals in Asia with 500 doctors.
     “Recently, the government implemented new medical tourism policies extending the visitor stay period to 90 days for members of CLMV countries and Republic of China in order to accommodate medical tourists traveling to Thailand. In addition, the long-stay visa has also been extended to 10 years for 14 countries as follow: Japan, Australia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, Canada and the U.S. These two recent policies should further enhance the positioning of Thailand to be a world-class medical tourism hub recognized the world over.”

Mr. Noppadon noted: “This is the 4th such event that TAT has organized, and this year we proudly present the top 44 Health and Wellness providers in Thailand. This event will display the potential of Thailand along with its plethora of health and wellness products to international awareness. It will also provide a marketing platform for Thai health and wellness providers to discuss prospective business deals with medical tourism facilitators and travel agencies from across the globe.”
The one-day event highlighted why Thailand is a “Paradise for Longevity”, along with holding an informative presentation on the concept of “Functional & Regenerative Medicine. In the afternoon, buyers had the chance to discuss business deals with the top 44 health and wellness provider in Thailand, including: General Hospital, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Regenerative Functional Medicine Hospital, Anti-Aging Clinic, Cosmetic & Aesthetic Clinic, Dental Clinic, Cell Therapy Clinic, and Lab Check Up, all of whom were ready to discuss prospective business deals with international buyers.
Exhibitor

Mr. Noppadon Pakprot concluded as follows: “We hope that this event will further strengthen the awareness of Thailand as the premier destination for health and wellness tourism, and that the trade event would help generate more than 500 million Baht to the Thai economy.”

     Ms. Jittima Udayachalerm, Director, Royal Orchid Plus Business Unit said,“Royal Orchid Plus is delighted to be part of this global medical tourism event at this time. We’ve created exciting marketing activities to support this project.  “We’ve organized a special event, inviting Royal Orchid Plus Platinum and Gold members to come and get health check-ups for free, and also given them the chance to meet and buy special packages from the hospitals and clinics at the event. Additionally, we will promote an exclusive health and wellness deal to Royal Orchid Plus members through our online channels, including email, social media, and our website.”
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41 companies are vying for top honours at 12th annual PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards 2017

August 11, 2017, 3:00 am
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Thailand’s biggest and longest-running awards gala for real estate excellence will welcome more than 600 key senior industry figures from around the country

  • A total of 39 categories for developers, and residential and commercial projects in Bangkok, Phuket, Samui, Hua Hin, Khao Yai, and Eastern Seaboard will be presented
  • The Riviera Group, Sansara Development, Sansiri, MontAzure among the leading nominees
  • Twelfth anniversary gala dinner will celebrate Thailand’s urbanisation and property innovations

BANGKOK, Thailand – 11 August 2017

The 12th annual edition of PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards, supported by Thailand’s leading property site DDproperty.com, have announced the final shortlist of nominees, comprising 41 companies with outstanding developments in Bangkok, Phuket, Samui, Hua Hin, Khao Yai and the Eastern Seaboard.

Leading the nominations is boutique developer The Riviera Group, which collected seven nods for various condo and resort projects on Thailand’s progressive Eastern Seaboard.

The Riviera Group dominates the condo and design categories for the Eastern Seaboard, a rising economic and industrial zone that is at the centre of many infrastructure developments, following the announcement of the Kingdom’s Eastern Economic Corridor Development in mid-2016.

Other big nominees include: Sansara Development Ltd and Sansiri, earning six places on the shortlist each; Phuket mixed-use developer MontAzure, collecting five nominations; and in a four-way tie with four nods each are Proud Residences, FYNN Development, D'Well Grand Asset Co, and Sena Development.

A total of 39 categories, including special awards in corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainable development, green development, and universal design, comprise this year’s awards programme, which celebrates its twelfth annual edition.
Kamolpat Swaengkit, Thailand country manager, DDproperty.com, a subsidiary of the PropertyGuru Group, said: “We are proud to announce the final shortlist of nominees who will be recognised at the 12th PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards. We’re optimistic about the future of the Thai property market especially with the knowledge that consumers will benefit from these exemplary developments.

Winning at the PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards is highly regarded as the ultimate benchmark of success, as all entries are fairly and ethically judged following a strict set of criteria set by an independent panel of judges. With BDO Thailand acting as official supervisor, the judges visited the nominated developments and deliberated on their quality and standard of construction.

“Urbanisation will continue in Thailand and quality developments will set our prime investment destinations apart from their regional counterparts,” added Kamolpat.

The Thailand judging panel is once again headed by Suphin Mechuchep, managing director of JLL Thailand. “This is a great opportunity to share to the world what are being developed in those locations and to celebrate the key factors that drive the growth of the real estate industry in Thailand. The Thailand Property Awards have showcased high quality developments and have well demonstrated an increased recognition and respect gained from the country’s real estate industry.”

Shortlisted finalists will be recognised either as Winner or Highly Commended during the gala dinner that will host around 600 key senior figures from the real estate sector and related industries in Thailand and beyond, making the event the biggest and longest-running annual real estate awards gala in the country.

The exclusive, black-tie awards gala evening takes places on Friday, 15 September 2017, at the Plaza Athenee Bangkok (a Royal Meridien hotel), the same venue where the PropertyGuru Thailand Real Estate Summit – a gathering of more than 100 domestic and international experts in the property sector – will be held a day before.

As always, the awards gala dinner will begin with an hour of cocktail reception, followed by the opening remarks, a four-course dinner, and the awards ceremony proper. Limited early bird tickets are offered until 18 August.
For reservations and sponsorship opportunities for the 12th annual PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards 2017, email: info@asiapropertyawards.com or call +66 (02) 204 9599, or visit also the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com/thailand-property-awards/

  • Full shortlist of the 12th PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards 2017:

DEVELOPER CATEGORY

Best Developer
  • WINNER will be revealed on 15 September 2017 during the gala dinner
Best Boutique Developer
  • Apus Development Group Co., Ltd.
  • D’Well Grand Asset Co., Ltd.
  • Issara United Co., Ltd.
  • The Riviera Group
DEVELOPMENT CATEGORIES

Best Ultra Luxury Condo Development (Bangkok)
  • MARQUE (Sukhumvit 39) by Major Development Public Company Limited
Best Luxury Condo Development (Bangkok)
  • Ashton Residence 41 by Ananda Development Public Company Limited
  • Park24 by Proud Residences Co., Ltd.
Best High-Rise High End Condo Development (Bangkok)
  • Chewathai Residence Bang Pho by CHEWATHAI PLC.
  • Knightsbridge Prime Sathorn by Origin Property Public Company Limited
  • THE LINE Phahon – Pradipat by Sansiri PLC

Best Low-Rise High End Condo Development (Bangkok)
  • FYNN Sukhumvit 31 by FYNN Development Co., Ltd.
  • Issara Collection Sathorn by Charn Issara Viphapol Co., Ltd.
Best High-Rise Affordable Condo Development (Bangkok)
  • Chewathai Phetkasem 27 by CHEWATHAI PLC.
  • Metro Sky Prachacheun by Property Perfect PCL
  • Niche Pride Thonglor Phetchaburiby Sena Development Public Company Limited
  • NOTTING HILL Skyscraper Central Rattanathibet by Origin Condominium Co., Ltd.
Best Low-Rise Affordable Condo Development (Bangkok)
  • D’Mura by D’Well Grand Asset Co., Ltd.
  • Miti Condo by One Living Development
  • Moniiq Sukhumvit 64 by Sankyo Home (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
  • Niche ID Sukhumvit 113 by Sena Development Public Company Limited
  • Niche MONO Sukhumvit 50 by Sena Development Public Company Limited
Best Housing Development (Bangkok)
  • ARNA Ekamai by D’Well Grand Asset Co., Ltd.
  • Chewarom Rangsit – Don Mueang by CHEWATHAI PLC.
  • Setthasiri Pinklao-Kanchana by Sansiri PLC
  • THE MARQ by Enrich Villa Co., Ltd.
Best Residential Development (Samui)
  • New Nordic Water World Samui (Condo) by New Nordic Group Co., Ltd.
  • Oasis Samui (Villa) by Cascades Estate Company Limited
Best Housing Development (Phuket)
  • Pavilions Residences Phuket by LS Pavilions
  • Utopia Naiharm by International Property Advisory Co Ltd
Best Condo Development (Phuket)
  • Pavilions Residences Phuket by LS Pavilions
  • Twinpalms Residences MontAzure by MontAzure
  • X2 Vibe Phuket Bangtao

Best Housing Development (Hua Hin)
  • Baan Phu Thara by Thai Country Homes Co. Ltd.
  • Falcon Hill by Falcon Hill Development Limited
  • Sansara Hua Hin by Sansara Development Ltd
Best Condo Development (Hua Hin)
  • BLU by Issara United Co., Ltd
  • Sansara Hua Hin by Sansara Development Ltd
  • Veranda Residence Huahin by Veranda Resort and Spa Co., Ltd
Best Housing Development (Khao Yai)
  • Baan Sita Wan (Housing) by Charn Issara Development PLC
Best Luxury Condo Development (Eastern Seaboard)
  • City Garden Tower by Global Top Group
  • Knightsbridge The Ocean Sriracha by Origin Property Public Company Limited
Best High End Condo Development (Eastern Seaboard)
  • Del Mare Bang Saray Beachfront Condominium by Apus Development Group Co., Ltd.
  • Dusit Grand Condo View by Dusit Pattaya Co., Ltd.
  • The Riviera Jomtien by The Riviera Group
  • The Riviera Wongamat Beach by The Riviera Group
Best Affordable Condo Development (Eastern Seaboard)
  • Aurora Pratumnak by DJP Land $ House Co., Ltd.
  • Dusit Grand Park Condo by Dusit Pattaya Co., Ltd.
Best Housing Development (Eastern Seaboard)
  • X2 Pattaya Oceanphere by Habitat One Co., Ltd.
Best Office Development
  • FYI Center – For Your Inspiration Workplace by Golden Land Property Development PLC
Best Mixed Use Development
  • MontAzure by MontAzure

DESIGN CATEGORIES

Best High-Rise Condo Architectural Design (Bangkok)
  • Knightsbridge Prime Sathorn by Origin Property Public Company Limited
  • NOTTING HILL Skyscraper Central Rattanathibet by Origin Condominium Co., Ltd.
  • Park24 by Proud Residences Co., Ltd.
  • THE LINE Sukhumvit 101 by Sansiri PLC
Best Low-Rise Condo Architectural Design (Bangkok)
  • Ashton Residence 41 by Ananda Development Public Compay Limited
  • Issara Collection Sathorn by Charn Issara Viphapol Co., Ltd.
  • FYNN Sukhumvit 31 by FYNN Development Co., Ltd.
  • Miti Condo by One Living Development
  • Venio Sukhumvit 10 by Helix Company Limited
Best High-Rise Condo Architectural Design (Resort)
  • Andromeda Condominium by Apus Development Group Co., Ltd.
  • City Garden Tower by Global Top Group
  • The Riviera Jomtien by The Riviera Group
  • The Riviera Wonamat Beach by The Riviera Group
Best Low-Rise Condo Architectural Design (Resort)
  • Aurora Pratumnak by DJP Land & House Co., Ltd.
  • Blue Ocean by AD House Co., Ltd.
  • BW Premier Collection BluPhere Pattaya by Habitat Group Co., Ltd.
  • Sansara Hua Hin by Sansara Development Ltd
  • Twinpalms Residences MontAzure by MontAzure
Best Housing Architectural Design
  • ARNA Ekamai by D’Well Grand Asset Co., Ltd.
  • Issara Residence Rama 9 by Issara Residence Rama 9 (Charn Issara Development PCL)
  • The Primary V by Bangkok Pattana CMS Co., Ltd
  • X2 Pattaya Oceanphere by Habitat One Co., Ltd.

Best Condo Interior Design
  • FYNN Sukhumvit 31 by FYNN Development Co., Ltd.
  • BW Premier Collection BluPhere Pattaya by Habitat Group Co., Ltd.
  • Moniiq Sukhumvit 64 by Sankyo Home (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
  • Park24 by Proud Residences Co., Ltd.
  • Runesu Thonglor5 Condominium by W-Shinwa Co., Ltd.
Best Housing Interior Design
  • Jaytiya Private Pool Villas Residence by Jaytiya Property Co., Ltd
  • The Primary V by Bangkok Pattana CMS Co., Ltd
  • Sansara @Black Mountain Hua Hin, Thailand by Sansara Development Ltd
Best Retail Architectural Design
  • 949 Neighborhood by Pannaphat Development Co., Ltd.
  • Diamond Plaza by One Group Development
Best Condo Landscape Architectural Design
  • BW Premier Collection BluPhere Pattaya by Habitat Group Co., Ltd.
  • FYNN Sukhumvit 31 by FYNN Development Co., Ltd.
  • Park24 by Proud Residences Co., Ltd.
Best Housing Landscape Architectural Design
  • Sansara @Black Mountain Hua Hin, Thailand by Sansara Development Ltd
  • The MARQ by Enrich Villa Co., Ltd.
  • The Primary V by Bangkok Pattana CMS Co., Ltd
Best Retail Architectural Design
  • 949 Neighborhood by Pannaphat Development Co., Ltd.
SPECIAL AWARDS CATEGORIES

Special Recognition in CSR
  • Sansiri PLC
  • Sena Development Public Company Limited
  • The Riviera Group

Special Recognition in Sustainable Development
  • MontAzure by MontAzure
  • Suppagarn Real Estate Co. Ltd
  • The Riviera Group
Best Universal Design Development
  • ARNA Ekamai by Dwell Grand Asset Co., Ltd.
  • MontAzure by MontAzure
  • Sansara @ Black Mountain Hua Hin by Sansara Development
  • Setthasiri Pinklao-Kanchana by Sansiri PLC
  • THE LINE Phahon – Pradipat by Sansiri PLC
Best Green Development
  • Baan Phu Thara by Thai Country Homes
  • FYI Center – For Your Inspiration Workplace by Golden Land Property Development PLC
BEST OF THE BEST CATEGORIES
Best Condo Development (Thailand)
  • WINNER to be selected from Condo category winners and announced during the gala dinner on 15 September 2017
Best Housing Development (Thailand)
  • WINNER to be selected from Housing category winners announced during the gala dinner on 15 September 2017
PUBLISHER’S CHOICE
Real Estate Personality of the Year
  • WINNER to be announced before the gala dinner on 15 September 2017
     The 12th PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards 2017 is supported by co-sponsors JLL Thailand and Crystal Lagoons; official airline partner Thai Airways; official portal partner DDproperty.com, Thailand’s leading property site; media partners Oxford Business Group, Living Etc, Phuket News, Pattaya Today, and PropertyGuru Property Report, Asia’s leading luxury real estate, architecture and design publication; supporting associations American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand and British Chamber of Commerce Thailand; and official supervisor BDO, the world’s fifth largest auditing and accountancy firm, represented by co-managing partner Paul Ashburn.

About PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards:
Returning for a landmark 12th year on 15 September 2017, the annual PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards is the longest-running event of the regional Asia Property Awards programme established in 2005. With a professionally run awards system supervised by BDO, the world’s fifth largest auditing and accountancy firm, the PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards is the biggest and most prestigious real estate event in the Kingdom, with the top and emerging names in real estate celebrating the best developers, projects and designs.

About PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards:
The PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, the region’s biggest and most prestigious real estate awards series, is recognised as the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence in the Asian property sector. Boasting an independent panel of industry experts and trusted supervisors, the Awards has an unparalleled reputation for being credible, fair and transparent.

Established in Thailand in 2005 to ‘recognise the region’s finest in real estate’, the Awards acknowledge, reward and celebrate the extraordinary achievements of developers and developments at a domestic and regional level. The Awards is a milestone event in the real estate industry calendar and is attended by key decision makers as well as esteemed trade and consumer media. Annually, the Awards covers 17 key markets in the Asian continent via a series of domestic gala ceremonies, hosting up to 600 senior industry figures, to recognise excellence within each Asian market, culminating in a Grand Final at the end of the year.

In 2017, the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards celebrates its 12th anniversary, and features nine domestic gala ceremonies in eight countries: Cambodia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore. The Awards series has also been expanded this year to include categories for Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Mongolia, Laos, India, Sri Lanka, the Maldives and South Korea.         

Domestic winners from these 17 markets will then advance to the final round and compete for regional awards. The regional winners will be announced on the night of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final to be held in Singapore on 8 November 2017.

For more information, please visit AsiaPropertyAwards.com 

About PropertyGuru Group:
PropertyGuru Group is Asia’s foremost online property company. Voted by consumers in 2016 as ‘Asia’s Most Influential Brand for Online Property Search’, PropertyGuru helps over 16 million people find their dream home – every month.

Headquartered in Singapore, PropertyGuru.com.sg was launched in 2007 by two entrepreneurs. They had a vision to simplify the property search process and help renters, buyers, sellers and investors make confident property decisions – faster.

Today, it has grown from being a media company to a high-growth technology company. Beyond operating a suite of No.1 property portals and award-winning mobile apps, the Group also manages a host of industry-leading property offerings such as publications, events, awards and a project marketing technology platform – across eight countries in Asia.       

For more information, please visit www.propertyguru.com
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International Youth Day: Peace can be achieved through AI and education, say youth in Telenor Group survey

August 11, 2017, 8:05 am
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·       Artificial intelligence and inclusive education systems should be seen as important tools in furthering the cause of peace, youth in Asia tell Telenor
·       Nearly 7,000 millennials, ages 15-30, surveyed across seven countries in Asia, including Thailand, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Malaysia, Pakistan and Singapore

BANGKOK /OSLO, 11 August 2017– It’s International Youth Day, and organizations around the world are celebrating young people’s contributions to conflict prevention and transformation, as well as inclusion, social justice and sustainable peace.  Telenor Group recently reached out to Asian youth on these topics, and the majority say that they view artificial intelligence and access to education as crucial for building peace and improving their communities.
The findings were gleaned from two surveys of Asian youth, assessing their attitudes toward peace-building, harnessing technology for social good and securing the jobs of the tomorrow. Together, Telenor Group surveyed nearly 7,000 millennials, ages 15-30, in seven markets in Asia. The two Telenor online surveys were conducted in May of 2017 and September-October 2016.
Artificial intelligence: Best peace-building technology
When asked which technology has the largest potential to give rise to peace, 32 percent of the respondents placed their bets on artificial intelligence, followed by the Internet of Things (30 percent), and virtual reality (28 percent). Across all markets, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things and virtual reality rank consistently in the top three – suggesting the vast potential seen in these future technologies by the millennial generation.
Youth to leaders: More education, more inclusion
Among social causes that can lead to peace, including environmental protection, unemployment mitigation, education inclusion and civil rights, Asian youth responded that they are most passionate about education. Thirty-seven percent of survey takers ranked this as their top cause. Forty-seven percent of them say that leaders should invest more in developing inclusive education systems that give equal access and opportunities to all. Youth respondents’ second-ranked cause was climate change and global warming (21 percent). Other global issues prioritized by Asia’s millennials include mental health (17 percent), youth unemployment (17 percent), and gender inequality (8 percent).
Innovative, entrepreneurial spirits
One thing that united all markets surveyed was the youths’ own perspectives of their place in the world. Uniformly in all surveyed markets, nearly 40 percent of the youth described themselves as ‘the most innovative and entrepreneurial generation in history’.
Assessing tomorrow’s jobs
In a second Telenor survey, youth in Singapore, Malaysia, India, Myanmar, Bangladesh and Pakistan were polled on their attitudes about their future career, technology’s impact and the skills they need to be best prepared for the jobs of tomorrow. The results indicate that while Asia’s young adults embrace the importance of technology, non-technical human skills still play an important role.
The highest numbers of Pakistani, Indian and Bangladeshi youth maintained that the most important skills to obtaining a great job in the future will be the ‘ability to inspire others, and leadership capability’ (37-, 36-, 34 percent respectively). More than one of four surveyed Singaporean youth cited ‘people management and emotional intelligence’ (27%) as needed skills. Nearly one in three Myanmar youth said that ‘creativity, cognitive flexibility’ (29%) are critical. The standout in this category was Malaysia, where 24% of the surveyed youth stated that tech-related ‘mobile and web development, and super coding skills,’ were most important.
“Today’s youth have opportunities unlike any generation before. They were born into a connected world, and we want to know more about the roles that they believe technology can play, both in their own lives and in bettering the world around them. At Telenor, we believe that connectivity and digital services play a fundamental role in improving lives, and it’s inspiring to learn that Asia’s youth are with us in this mission,” said Ola Jo Tandre, Head of Social Responsibility, Telenor Group.
“This is exactly why we work with them every year through our Telenor Youth Forum, where we have them innovating new solutions to some of the many challenges facing their generation,” he added.
Telenor Youth Forum in final stages of recruitment for 2017 program
Initiatives such as the Telenor Youth Forum provide a global stage for youth to brainstorm and create innovative concepts that can drive real change in the world.
Recruitment for the Telenor Youth Forum 2017 is nearly closed in many Telenor markets.  Youth between 20-28 years of age in markets where Telenor is present are strongly encouraged to apply  – find out if applications in your markets are still open here: www.telenor.com/youthforum
Designed as a year-long program in partnership with the Nobel Peace Centre, the Telenor Youth Forum challenges its delegates with solving major socioeconomic crises facing youth. They are put in teams and paired with mentors from organizations such as UNICEF, Interbridge, the Red Cross, Techfugees and Telenor Research. Delegates learn skills such as service/product design and prototyping, in addition to insights on issues that can only be gained through hands-on experience.
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dtac accelerate joined hands with LINE to organize exclusive training for startups

August 11, 2017, 8:06 am
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     August 11, 2017– dtac accelerate joined hands with LINE Thailand to launch a startup training to explore the potential of the popular LINE platform beyond a chat application and how it can be used for business. The training, conducted by specialists from LINE, exposed the participants on how to utilize LINE for business and implement LINE@ as an effective marketing tool for products and services. Mr. Ariya Banomyong, Managing Director, LINE Thailand, also provided startup tips for the participants. LINE conducted an exclusive class for dtac accelerate startups to help them reach their growth potential. All 34 startups from dtac accelerate batch 1-5 attended the training held at Hangar Co-working Space.
Mr. Sompoat Chansomboon, Director of dtac accelerate, Total Access Communication PLC or dtac, said, “We have been running dtac accelerate program for 5 consecutive years, and the training curriculum has been constantly updated to incorporate new topics and global startup trends. We have renowned startup experts and world-class partners to provide knowledge on starting and growing a successful business. This training from LINE provided very useful tips for dtac startups, who now can use LINE business features to connect their products and services with more than 90% of Thai Internet users who currently use LINE. Today, LINE is now evolving from just a chat application to a smart portal that offers new services to help Thai business owners grow their business.”
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IFS EXTENDS LEADERSHIP IN SERVICE MANAGEMENT WITH TWO ACQUISITIONS: MPLSYSTEMS LIMITED AND FIELD SERVICE MANAGEMENT LIMITED

August 3, 2017, 8:03 am
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Enhanced Service Management proposition from IFS now offers integrated omni-channel contact center management, providing a complete and connected end-to-end customer engagement solution

Thailand, August 3, 2017 - IFS, the global enterprise applications company, today announces it has completed the acquisition of mplsystems Limited and Field Service Management Limited. mplsystems Limited is a provider of omni-channel contact center and customer engagement software that, together with IFS’s leading Service Management offering, provides a complete end-to-end customer engagement solution. Field Service Management Limited, an implementation specialist of Field Service Management solutions in the UK and Ireland will bolster IFS’s Service Management sales, consulting, and support organisation in the region.

UK-based mplsystems Limited develops and implements omni-channel contact center and field service management solutions at some of the UK’s most well respected brands, including: Babcock International, HomeServe, Ecomaster, ENGIE, and Iceland. The company is recognized as a Visionary by Gartner in its Magic Quadrant for Contact Center as a Service for Western Europe (published 24 October 2016) and a Niche Player in its Magic Quadrant for the CRM Customer Engagement Center (published 8 May 2017), primarily thanks to its investment in innovation that has resulted in a flexible, integrated and easy-to-use contact center management platform.

Field Service Management Limited is a UK based implementation partner of IFS in the UK and Ireland. Its expert team of Service Management consultants will join IFS’s UK operation in order to drive further growth in the region. To date, Field Service Management Limited has supported IFS with some of the largest service management implementations in the UK.

Commenting on the acquisitions, Fredrik vom Hofe, Group Senior Vice President for Business Development at IFS said “IFS is already recognized as a global leader in the Service Management sector, which we are extending further with these two acquisitions. The opportunity resulting from the acquisition of mplsystems will mean that businesses around the world who want to deliver the best customer service from the moment a customer makes an enquiry through to an issue being resolved, now have the most complete and connected service management proposition available on the market’.

Paul White, CEO of mplsystems Limited, stated “The team at mplsystems is delighted to be joining forces with IFS. We now have a great opportunity to take our award winning omni-channel and customer engagement solutions onto the world stage”.

Alex Stratis, research analyst at IDC, commented: “IFS is not only extending but also strengthening its Service Management proposition with the acquisition of mplsystems. The combination of IFS’s existing capabilities in managing field service with mplsystems’ ability to connect to service recipients via contact center, web, text, and mobile interfaces means customer engagement can be managed in a more integrated way. Both companies share similar values in innovation and a customer centric mindset which is important for the businesses to effectively integrate.”

The financial terms of the acquisitions are not being disclosed.

About IFS

     IFS™ develops and delivers enterprise software for customers around the world who manufacture and distribute goods, maintain assets, and manage service-focused operations. The industry expertise of our people and solutions, together with commitment to our customers, has made us a recognized leader and the most recommended supplier in our sector. Our team of 3,300 employees supports more than one million users worldwide from a network of local offices and through our growing ecosystem of partners. For more information, visit: IFSworld.com

Follow us on Twitter: @ifsworld

     Visit the IFS Blogs on technology, innovation and creativity: http://blogs.ifsworld.com
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TCCtech joins hands with Thai Fintech Association and IDC Financial Insights to hold ‘Fintech Dynamics in Asia’

August 4, 2017, 7:55 am
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     Recently, With the collaboration among, TCCtech, Thai Fintech Association and IDC Financial Insights held ‘Fintech Dynamics in Asia’  at Dream office of C asean.  The objective of event was aimed to create interactions among technology and finance companies within Fintech Ecosystem. The program was designed in an interactive format that bridged financial and technology people to share their business & technology aspects and experiences. More than 70 participants attended the session including representatives of financial institutes, startups, investors, venture capitalists, and technology experts etc.
In the picture from right to left : Mr. Akaradej Disayadej – the Managing Director of Thai Fintech Association., Mr. Worapon Pornvanit- the CEO and Founder of PeerPower, Dr.Totrakool Khongsap, the Deputy Managing Director of Thai Beverage Logistics, Mrs. Waleeporn Sayasit, the Corporate Communications Director of T.C.C. Technology Co., Ltd., Ms. Nacharie Rujirat – the Managing Director of Leap Solutions Asia Co., Ltd., Mr.Nares Laopannarai – the COO of Stockquardrant, Mr.Adisak Chabtalay- the Operation Director of Leap Solutions Asia, and Mr.Michael Araneta- the Associate Vice President of IDC Financial Insights,
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oBike, Thailand’s First Stationless Bike-Sharing Service, Launches in Asian Institute of Technology

August 8, 2017, 7:33 am
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Bangkok, 8 August 2017-  oBike, a global Internet and technology Singapore-based company that focuses on first - and last -  mile transportation, has launched its service in Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand, on 26 July. The Thailand’s First Stationless Bike-Sharing service was inaugurated by AIT President Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai. Providing a sustainable, convenient short-distance transportation solution, oBike aims to help the students and staff in AIT commute in a more sustainable way.
     oBike - a more intelligent, convenient, and greener transportation solution available across more than 10 countries
     Borne from a passion in creating a more intelligent, convenient, and greener transportation solution, oBike integrates APP and smart locks with renewable solar pack chargers on its fleet of bikes to ensure a network of easily accessible bicycles at all times.

     By this July, oBike has already built up an worldwide extensive network of readily available bicycles across more than 10 countries, such as Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Australia and more. In Singapore this March, with one in 10 users registered with the service. In the same month, oBike was also the top downloaded app on App Store and Google Play in Singapore.

Download the sole oBike mobile app to enjoy the worldwide network

     To enjoy the oBike worldwide network, users can simply download the sole oBike mobile app from either the App or Google Play and register with a phone number. Upon registration, users will have to put down a one-time refundable deposit fee of THB 899.00. After which, users will be free to use the bikes by scanning the bikes’ unique QR codes via the oBike app on their mobile phones. To return the bikes, users just have to park the bikes at any designated bike-parking lots, manually lock them, and the app will immediately stop charging. In Thailand, charges for each oBike ride is at THB 10 for every 15 minutes.
Mission with AIT

     During oBike’s launching event in AIT, GM of oBike Thailand, Ms. Jidapa said, “We are very pleased that AIT welcome oBike for their multinational students and staff. We go to AIT because it promotes technological lead and sustainable development in the Asian-Pacific region. We’re conscious that our surrounding is complex and busy already, both AIT and oBike have been working this out with sustainable technology.”

     To celebrate its launch, oBike will be offering a special celebration promotion with 90% off deposit and all day free rides to all registered users. On top of that, college and university students will enjoy a lower deposit fee of THB 49.9 throughout the promotion period. For more details and updates, please visit https://o.bike/ or www.facebook.com/oBikeTH. The oBike App is currently available on the App Store and Google Play.
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ARC Advisory Group names IFS leader in aerospace and defense EAM software for ninth consecutive year

August 11, 2017, 7:15 am
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     IFS now holds the largest portion of the global A&D Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) market according to research and advisory firm ARC Advisory Group
     IFS, the global enterprise applications company, has today been confirmed as the number one vendor of enterprise asset management (EAM) software for the aerospace and defense (A&D) sector. This is the ninth consecutive year that IFS has been named as the global market leader by the major research and advisory firm ARC Advisory Group.
     The ARC “Enterprise Asset Management Global Market Research Study” found IFS has continued to increase its A&D market share, and now has a commanding market share lead over the next highest participant. These 2016 figures do not include the gains following the acquisition of the A&D maintenance management software provider Mxi Technologies that closed in January 2017.
     IFS has a strong and growing customer base in aviation and defense that includes BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, SAAB, GE Aviation, Pratt & Whitney, HAL, Emirates, LATAM, Qantas, China Airlines, Air France-KLM, Southwest Airlines. and most recently PSA Airlines. The company’s partner ecosystem continues to grow in support of the A&D sector with Malaysia’s G7 Aerospace most recently joining the IFS Partner Network.
     “IFS is particularly strong in the aerospace and defense industries worldwide,” Ralph Rio, Research Director for Enterprise Software, ARC Advisory Group said. "The company extended its lead by acquiring Mxi Technologies.”
     Scott Helmer, SVP, Aviation and Defense Business Unit at IFS added: "With the move towards servitization and the complex support requirements of next-generation equipment, EAM is a top priority for defense and commercial aviation organizations. The flexibility, agility and market-leading record of IFS’s EAM solution means it is second to none in helping these organizations monitor and maintain assets, keeping them operational for as long as possible."
     For more information on ARC’s findings, visit here to view an overview of the report.
     Find out more about how IFS supports its aerospace and defense customers here. http://media.ne.cision.com/l/mxammzmx/www.ifsworld.com/corp/industries/aviation-and-defense

About IFS
     IFS™ develops and delivers enterprise software for customers around the world who manufacture and distribute goods, maintain assets, and manage service-focused operations. The industry expertise of our people and solutions, together with commitment to our customers, has made us a recognized leader and the most recommended supplier in our sector. Our team of 3,300 employees supports more than one million users worldwide from a network of local offices and through our growing ecosystem of partners. For more information, visit: IFSworld.com
Follow us on Twitter: @ifsworld
Visit the IFS Blogs on technology, innovation and creativity: http://blogs.ifsworld.com
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One more award, HUAWEI P10 titled “EISA Smartphone Camera 2017-2018”

August 16, 2017, 12:00 am
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Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) has today been honored with two new awards from the European Image and Sound Association (EISA). The HUAWEI P10 has been named ‘EISA Smartphone Camera 2017-2018’ and this is Huawei P series’ fifth consecutive EISA Award win. These awards recognize Huawei’s commitment to quality, design and performance and build on the company’s track record of introducing stylish, powerful, award-winning devices.
Huawei’s best-in-class products have been lauded by EISA members, who represent expert media across the full sphere of consumer electronics. Starting with the HUAWEI P6 in 2013, the Huawei P Series has been awarded “Best Consumer Smartphone” for four consecutive years, thanks to a combination of impressive specifications, beautiful design and natural user interface. 
In 2017, the HUAWEI P10 first time has received special recognition for its camera experience, co-engineered with Leica, taking the title of ‘EISA Smartphone Camera 2017-2018’. The HUAWEI P10 builds on the outstanding user experience synonymous with the P Series by providing users with everything they need to express their creativity through photography. At the heart of this are the latest rear-facing Leica Dual-Camera 2.0 and Leica-powered front-facing camera. These are combined with a full suite of cutting-edge software tools such as 3D facial detection and dynamic illumination to create timeless portraits and exceptional pictures, whatever the subject.
Glory Zhang, Chief Marketing Officer at Huawei Consumer Business Group commented, “Central to the Huawei philosophy is the tireless pursuit of meaningful innovation to create products that users all over the globe will love. We are thrilled the HUAWEI P10 and our wearable device have been honored by such a prestigious group as EISA. From smartphones to wearables and everywhere in between, we will continue to push the limits of technology and design to create experiences that intelligently connect people with the things that matter most to them.”
Official EISA Award Citation for EISA Smartphone Camera 2017-2018: The HUAWEI P10:
Huawei’s latest flagship is an improvement in almost every respect. Starting with its design, including a diamond cut chassis and brave new colors, through to the faster and more secure Kirin 960 Octa-core chipset, and finishing with the shining star - the Leica-branded cameras. The dual system on the back of the Huawei P10 now has a 20 million pixel monochrome sensor, and a 12 million pixel colour sensor, enabling the introduction of a brand new Portrait mode for stunning portrait photography. On the front is an 8 million pixel F1.9 selfie camera, also supporting the portrait mode and including Leica technology that is smart enough to recognise if there are more people in the picture, and consequently make the shot wider. For an even more professional photography experience, EISA recommends the Huawei P10 Plus.
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About Huawei Consumer Business Group
     Huawei’s products and services are available in more than 170 countries and are used by a third of the world’s population, ranking third in the world in mobile phone shipments in 2014.  Sixteen R&D centers have been set up in the United States, Germany, Sweden, Russia, India, and China. Huawei Consumer Business Group is one of Huawei’s three business units and covers smartphones, mobile broadband devices, home devices and cloud services. Huawei’s global network is built on 20 years of expertise in the telecom industry and is dedicated to delivering the latest technological advances to consumers around the world.
For more information please visit: http://consumer.huawei.com/th
For regular updates on Huawei Consumer BG, follow us on:
LINE: HuaweiMobileThailand, IG: Huawei.TH
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“We Grow Together” - P&G Celebrates 30 Years in Thailand

August 24, 2017, 3:00 am
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Says ‘Innovation, Leadership and Citizenship’ are pillars for sustainable success
Bangkok, 24 August 2017– Procter and Gamble Thailand – makers of leading consumer brands, including Pantene, Head & Shoulders, Downy, Gillette, Olay, Oral-B, Pampers, and SK-II – is celebrating its 30th year of operations in the Kingdom of Thailand, with the celebration theme: “We Grow Together”.  The company is highlighting key 3 strategic drivers - Innovation, Leadership, and Citizenship – in delivering high quality products which touch and improve the lives of Thai people and society.
For 30 years, P&G Thailand has been focused on touching and improving the lives of Thai people and communities every day. Through our brands, our people and CSR programs with external partners, we have a unique role to play in improving the health & well-being of Thai people, economy and environment as defined “We Grow Together” commitment for the past years and continue to grow in the future.
Mr. Raffy Fajardo, Managing Director of P&G (Thailand), said, “P&G Thailand’s 30th anniversary is an important milestone that we are celebrating to highlight our commitment to our purpose and presence here in Thailand. We want to continue aiming to ‘Be the Best’ for generations to come and are committed to developing talents and excellent products to bring a beautiful life to all our consumers here in Thailand. P&G promises to remain a part of Thailand’s every step towards development and prosperity.” 
Innovation: As testimony to the effectiveness of our innovation program, there are now 21 P&G brands that generate over US$1 billion (over Bht 30 billion) in annual sales.  Thailand is home to several of these billion dollar brands which include Pantene, Head & Shoulders, Olay, Gillette, Mach3, Oral-B, Downy, and Pampers.
P&G has made Thailand company’s largest export manufacturing hub in Asia-Pacific region and the second largest plant among P&G worldwide, which reinforces P&G’s commitment and confidence in the long-term future of Thailand in this region. Its eco-friendly manufacturing plant is located at Well-grow Industrial Estate in Chachoengsao, making sustainable & innovative brands with the export value of hundreds of millions of US dollars to each country in Asia Pacific and many countries in other regions.
Leadership: P&G is also well-known for its comprehensive in-house leadership development programs, Diversity and Inclusion policy and facilities in the office that groom world-class leaders. P&G Thailand is proud to have balanced ratio of female representation in leading positions. For executive roles, the company appointed the ‘first female and first Thai in Managing Director, Plant Manager and recently, Sales Director to lead Sales Organization in 30 years of P&G operation in Thailand.
With Procter & Gamble’s sustained commitment to diversity, do diverse women and men are equally represented in all parts of our company and ensuring an inclusive environment where everyone- men and women, can contribute to their full potential.
Citizenship: is embedded in P&G’s business growth and strategy to ensure that all team members build sustainability thinking and practices into their everyday work and growing the business sustainably and responsibly. P&G Thailand Foundation for Society was established to continue P&G’s commitment to work with relevant organizations to improve better health and hygiene, environment and the lives of Thai people without seeking profits through many projects such as Children’s Safe Drinking Water, Gift of Learning, Women Empowerment, Go Green, Recycled Playgrounds from recyclable shampoo bottles etc. 
     “We will continue to create those meaningful community impact and focus on women empowerment, SMEs promotion as well as environmental sustainability for next coming years”added Mr.Fajardo.
About Procter & Gamble:
     P&G serves consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, AmbiPur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, and Whisper®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and information about P&G and its brands.
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THE WORLD OF HELLO KITTY COMES TO LIFE INNOVATIVE TREASURE HUNT GAME IS HITTING BANGKOK NOW!

August 22, 2017, 10:46 pm
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Together with Hello Kitty and Friends, solve the mysteries puzzle and find the missing treasure!
Finally, a cuteness overloaded event like no other – SANRIO CHARACTERS AND THE MISSING TREASURE are here in Thailand from 19th to 27th August 2017 at Central World.

Event organizer, Tokyo Gets, a leading company of entertainment event in Asia and Japan, adopted Japan’s popular detective game in the event. Participants will adventure with the beloved Hello Kitty and her friends, My Melody, Kerokerokeroppi, Cinnamoroll, and Bad Badtz-Maru to solve mysteries puzzle.

The representative of Tokyo Gets also mentionedthat “Participants will enjoy this innovative treasure hunt experience as it is not just about solving the mysteries but also with these cute Sanrio characters. Several themed photo booths are available at Central World for fans to take photos and limited edition merchandise is available for sale at the event area as well.”
Participants will receive an exclusive Adventure Kit after purchase and they can select their own Adventurer’s Hat with these cute Sanrio characters designs, Treasure Map, and surprise gift after completed the treasure hunt! Participants need to follow the instruction given in the treasure map to discover correct answers from the hint panel and locate the hidden treasure box! For the individuals who find all the answers correct, they will get an opportunity to enter Lucky Draw for premium prizes.
“This treasure hunt game concept is originated from Takarush, an innovative company from Japan, is specialized in treasure hunt experience creation. With its creative concept and professional expertise, Takarush expanded their business globally. Their event has reached up to 2 million participants across the globe since 2015. And so far, treasure hunt game has become one of the most popular event contents to a wide range of people in Japan these days.”
“So this is a great opportunity for Thais to enjoy with this creative occasion. We aimed to create fun-filled event for fans and even family to join together to build bonding as it is appropriate for all ages” said by the representative of Tokyo Gets.

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【Event Name】SANRIO CHARACTERS AND THE MISSING TREASURE
【Venue】 Eden Zone, 3/F, Central World, Bangkok
【Event Date】 19th– 27th August 2017
【Opening Hours】10:30 – 20:30
【Facebook】SANRIO CHARACTERS AND THE MISSING TREASURE

【Ticket Price】
Ticket Type
Ticket Price
Online Individual
250 Baht
Online Group of 4
860 Baht
Onsite Individual
270 Baht
Onsite Group of 4
900 Baht

【Ticketing Channel】
Online: Event Pop
Available: 17th July – 26th August 2017

On Site: Eden 3 Space, Central World.
Available: Saturday 19th– Sunday 27th August 2017
Opening Hour: 10:30 – 20:30

For more information, please contact sanriotreasurehuntbkk@gmail.com
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Over 2,000 International Cosmetics Brands will make their Debut in Thailand during Beyond Beauty ASEAN Bangkok 2017, September 21 – 23

August 24, 2017, 3:30 am
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Bangkok, Thailand, 24 August 2017 –Leading international exhibition organiser INFORMA Exhibitions has joined forces with IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd., the largest venue in Thailand, for the fourth year to bring back a record-breaking edition of Beyond Beauty ASEAN-Bangkok (“BBAB”), from September 21 to 23 at Challenger 3, IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center.
Supported by the Federation of ThaiIndustries, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, BBAB has truly grown into an outstanding platform for beauty industry players from the entire product chain. The 3-day trade show acts as a regional gateway for industry players who want to expand in the booming South East ASEAN market, which represents a population of 600 million and a market size over US$ 14 billion.

Launching “BBAB SUPPLY CHAIN” to focus on “Made in Thailand”
Among ASEAN countries, Thailand is the top OEM cosmetics manufacturer for international brands.  Thai OEM cosmetics manufacturers are now capable of producing premium quality products.  For the first time, Beyond Beauty ASEAN Bangkok is pleased to introduce a dedicated “Supply Chain” sector to serve the Thailand OEM manufacturers, with two key concepts in packaging - Trend and Supplier Matchmaking. More than 160 exhibitors from China, Taiwan in the supply chain sector providing comprehensive services from raw material, machinery to packaging, have been specially selected to participate.
“On the global stage, Thailand is ranked as the 17th most important manufacturer and exporter of cosmetics and number one in ASEAN. 60% of ASEAN health and beauty business belongs to the Thai market, valued at 168 billion Baht. Thailand market is really welcoming international brands and we are very strong and have been steadily growing consumption here. In the meantime, Thai brands are ready to be led by more modern and trendy concepts to reach world-class levels,” according to Mrs. Ketmanee Lertkitcha, Deputy Secretary - General and Chair of Cosmetics Industry Group, The Federation of Thai Industries.

“This year TCEB announced the Third edition of the ASEAN Rising Trade Show, aimed at reinforcing Thailand position as an excellence exhibition platform for ASEAN, and connecting stakeholders with Southeast Asia's business success. Beyond Beauty ASEAN Bangkok 2017 was selected to promote in the campaign in category of healthcare and wellness sector. This is an accreditation to BBAB that has proven and demonstrated itself in terms of its strength in growth, as well as its strong contribution to the growth of the trade fair industry.” said Mr. Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya – President Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau


“This year, we have more than 650 exhibiting companies, showcasing over 2,000 brands - of which, 45% are local companies and 55% international. We have pavilions from China, England, France, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Poland, Singapore, Spain and Taiwan to present their latest products and innovations. Beyond Beauty ASEAN-Bangkok provides free educational conferences including Beyond Beauty Innovative Retail Conference; Beyond Beauty Trends Conference; and semi-permanent and eyelashes extension Contest. We expect to welcome more than 20,000 visitors and 250 top buyers from the ASEAN region," said Ms. Peerayaphan Pongsanam, Assistant Senior Project Manager, IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd.

International beauty trade platform
More than 650 companies will showcase over 2,000 brands, of which 45% are from the local Thailand market and 55% are international brands. Exhibitors have the chance of meeting more than 20,000 trade visitors and over 250 hosted buyers. National pavilions, including Spain, Germany, Poland, France, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Taiwan and Chinawill continue to bring qualified brands, products, technology and innovations to the ASEAN market.
More than 2,000 pre-scheduled meetings have already been pre-scheduled between the hosted buyers and the exhibitors and US$ 2.7 million trade is expected to be transacted over the three days.

More than just an exhibition
The expo has planned a comprehensive program of conferences and activities both for trade and public visitors. It is a platform to meet potential business partners, to earn knowledge from industry experts and to embrace, experience and discover the latest women's make-up, hair, skin care and men’s grooming fresh trends. Below are some of the informative activities lined up:
  • 1st ASEAN Spa & Wellness Conference & Workshop (22 September)
  • 3rd Beyond Beauty Trends Conference (21 September)
  • 1st Beyond Beauty Innovative Retail Management Conference (21-22 September)
  • Beyond Beauty Permanent Makeup Competition 2017 (21-23 September)
  • Special Fragrance Experience (21-23 September)
  • Beauty box charity sales with Ma Belle (21-23 September)
  • Beauty technology incubator zone (21-23 September)

For more details, please visit www.beyondbeautyasean.com

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About the organizers
The Centre for Leveraging Thailand’s Industrial Development in the Global Arena. F.T.I. is the private sector administrative juristic person to serve as the core organization and also as the center for all Thai industries in the kingdom. It is a non-profit organization with the main duties of promoting and supporting the industry focusing on both developing sustainable growth for all industrial operations in the country. F.T.I. is the core center in the following four areas: Centre of industrial co-operation among and with private sector and government sector in Thailand and abroad, Service center for all industrial developments, activities center for all industrial operators & Problem-solving center for all industrial enterprises in the kingdom, both member and non-members regardless of sizes and types. Under F.T.I. Act, 1987 it is empowered to perform the duty of representing private sector in the industrial sector of Thailand.  

Informa plc is one of the world’s leading business intelligence, knowledge, and events businesses, with more than 8,000 employees in over 150 offices across 150 cities. Informa is structured around four Operating Divisions: Academic Publishing, Business Intelligence, Knowledge & Networking and Global Exhibitions to which Informa Beauty is affiliated.
With the creation of the INFORMA BEAUTY cluster, Informa has reinforced its strong presence and leading position in the global Beauty events market, creating a powerful network of Beauty events globally. The Informa Beauty portfolio includes Alternative Fragrance & Beauty , Beauty Factory Paris, China Beauty Expo, Spameeting and Cosmeeting Business Meetings and Beyond Beauty ASEAN. Informa Beauty’s events span the full spectrum of the Beauty sector, including Packaging, Contract Manufacturing, Ingredients, Full Service, Nutricosmetics, Fragrances (both ingredients and finished products), Wellness & Spa, Hairstyling and Healthcare, catering to the mass market and the luxury sector.
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IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd. is the leading exhibition organizer in Thailand. IMPACT organizes and manages professional trade and public exhibitions, conferences, meetings and trainings, working in hand with international trade associations, organizers and corporations across a board spectrum of industries. We create effective market platforms and offer a comprehensive range of turn-key event management solutions ranging

from market research, exhibition and visitor promotion and sales, advertising and promotion, public relations, operation to on-site logistic management for exhibitions and conferences of all sizes and industries.
About UFI
UFI is the association of the world’s leading tradeshow organisers and fairground owners, as well as the major national and international exhibition associations, and selected partners of the exhibition industry.
UFI’s main goal is to represent, promote and support the business interests of its members and the exhibition industry. UFI directly represents around 50,000 exhibition industry employees globally, and also works closely with its 55 national and regional associations members.
691 member organisations in 85 countries around the world are presently signed up as members.
Over 900 international trade fairs proudly bear the UFI approved label, a quality guarantee for visitors and exhibitors alike. UFI members continue to provide the international business community with a unique marketing media aimed at developing outstanding face-to-face business opportunities.
About TCEB
     Established by Royal Decree in 2002, the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (also known as TCEB) is a public organization tasked with promoting and developing business events in Thailand. Since 2004, TCEB has worked toward establishing Thailand as Asia's premier business events destination, by providing flexible, service-oriented support to meeting-goers, incentives winners, convention attendees and exhibition participants.
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Bright Lights and Refreshed Brand, as Modena by Fraser Turns One

September 2, 2017, 1:58 am
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     Bangkok, Thailand—The Frasers Hospitality Group celebrated the one year anniversary of its Modena by Fraser Bangkok serviced residences on Wednesday night with a rousing affair, while announcing a refreshed brand placing simplicity, sustainability and holistic wellness at the heart of modern living. 
     One of the new features of the revamped Modena by Fraser brand is the provision of a carefully curated sleeping pack consisting of camomile tea, eye masks and a pillow menu, which has been specially developed to help guests feel relaxed and recharged for the day ahead.
     “We see a clear market gap in fast-growing communities in Thailand for a mid-tier serviced residence that caters to the wants of today’s traveler—convenience, green living, socially aware and constantly connected,” according to Frasers Hospitality COO Alan Tang.
     The Modena by Fraser Bangkok was opened in 2016 and has 238 residence units.
     Located opposite the Stock Exchange of Thailand and Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, the slinky, glass-clad residence structure of the Modena by Fraser Bangkok is a visibly-striking landmark.
     At the celebration, attendees were enthralled by the vocals of the band Crescendo and entertained by well-known celebrity DJ Salinee Panyarachun. A percussion show and food presented from five regions of the world capped off the night.
     The Modena by Fraser brand was launched in 2010, with current locations in Shanghai, Suzhou, Wuxi, Wuhan, and Changsha. Its entry into Thailand is the property’s first foray outside of the China market.
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Hero Ventures announces partnership with Hero Experience to bring THE MARVEL EXPERIENCE to Thailand! First-of-its-kind Domed Attraction Launches in Thailand in Second Quarter 2018

September 5, 2017, 2:30 am
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     (Bangkok, Thailand, September 5, 2017) – Los Angeles based Hero Ventures and Hero Experience are teaming up to bring THE MARVEL EXPERIENCE to Thailand, its first Themed Entertainment Attraction to launch in South East Asia. 

     THE MARVEL EXPERIENCE offers fans a unique and mind-blowing family entertainment experience with the latest state-of-the-art interactive and multimedia technology set inside a breathtaking custom-made domed venue. The venue itself allows visitors to be a part of the action through a first-of-its kind interactive adventure featuring well-known Marvel characters such as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, Black Widow, Wolverine, Captain America, and dozens more!
     Mr. Rick Licht, Hero Ventures CEO, said, “THE MARVEL EXPERIENCE has been such great fun that we couldn’t wait to bring it around the world! After hosting so many energized fans during the first leg of our North American tour we were fortunate to have many strong options from around the globe to join us in producing THE MARVEL EXPERIENCE.  Fans in Thailand were particularly enthusiastic and have turned out to see the Marvel movies in record numbers, so we knew that Bangkok would be a perfect location.  We are thrilled to have found wonderful partners with the Hero Experience team, led by their Co-CEO’s Mr. Noppadon Jason Chirasanti and Mr. Surakiat Thienthong. They have shown the creativity, experience and passion that is essential for such an incredibly unique project like this. Now the fans from Thailand will get their wish - the chance to enjoy THE MARVEL EXPERIENCE in their own backyard!” 
     Mr. Noppadon Jason Chirasanti, Co-CEO of Hero Experience, said: “The fact that THE MARVEL EXPERIENCE decided to launch their themed entertainment attraction in Thailand – I am certain of the success, not just because there are loads of Marvel fans based in Thailand, but also because Thailand is always one of the top family destinations for tourists from around the world. Having this new themed entertainment attraction here will even draw more tourists which will surely help family entertainment tourism to grow.” 
     Mr Surakiat Thienthong Co-CEO of Hero Experience said, “Thailand is a tourist destination with a rich culture. We are glad to have such an iconic brand like THE MARVEL EXPERIENCE attraction to become a destination for Thai families, tourists from neighbouring countries in South East Asia and all over the world.”
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ABOUT HERO VENTURES : Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Hero Ventures, LLC develops and produces live entertainment experiences that delight and surprise consumers through innovative technology. The company has brought together the best creative and business minds in animation, interactive technology and the live event space to create dynamic, unparalleled productions to share with audiences around the world in unique and unprecedented ways. Governing board members include CEO/Founder Rick Licht; Executive Producers Michael Cohl of S2BN and Jere Harris of PRG; Oscar winning film producer and co-owner of the NFL’s New York Giants, Steve Tisch; retired Los Angeles Lakers legend and NBA 2-time Hall of Famer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson; Vince McMahon’s WWE Senior Business Advisor, Basil V. DeVito, Jr.; Shamrock Holdings CEO, Stanley Gold; Guess Jeans Co-founder Maurice Marciano; Doug Schaer; Enlight Media and others. For more information, visit www.hero-ventures.com.

ABOUT HERO EXPERIENCE Co., Ltd. : Hero Experience is established by a group of entrepreneurs from various business backgrounds with over 15 years of expertise as a promoter and organizer in event, concert and festivals locally and internationally, as well as artist and intellectual property management. They also take part in television channel business, marketing and media planning for the last 10 years.  They have developed a reputation amongst their clients and industry peers for producing a trustworthy and remarkable work for every project they have invested in.  The business goal is to present family entertainment experiences through various global licensed attractions, delivering high impact and high value to audiences in order to take fans beyond the brand.  

ABOUT MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT, LLC : Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media for over 75 years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit marvel.com © 2017 MARVEL
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Aurora highlights its leaAurora Diamondng position in Thailand’s modern trade gold market, with annual revenue growing from 12 million Baht to 2 billion Baht in four decades, a goal of 5 billion Baht in sale for 2017, and 15 billion Baht for this 3-year period expanding to diamond business to target the new generation

September 6, 2017, 3:30 am
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Anipat Srirungtham, Executive Director of Aurora Design Company Limited and Lapatlapa Ruetivarangkoon, Vice President - Diamondof Aurora Design Company Limited


Aurora Design Company Limited, the biggest manufacturer and distributor of modern trade design gold and jewelry in Thailand under the brand Aurora, announced that in the past four decades, the company’s year-on-year growth has been around 40% annually, and in the first half of 2017 alone, the company has generated nearly 2 billion Baht in sale and expects to reach 5 billion Baht by the end of the year, and 15 billion within three years. Additionally, it is branching out to a new business line under the name Aurora Diamond to target the new generation who loves premium diamonds certified by the International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research (IIDGR), part of De Beers Group in the UK, and Sarine, the worldwide leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced systems for diamond technologies and gemstone production. The offerings are modern, stylish, and affordable. Aurora aims to attract the mass market and increase its sale by 40%, while 25 more shops are being added, taking the total number up to 200 shops nationwide.

Anipat Srirungtham, Executive Director of Aurora Design Company Limited, said that Aurora is one of the oldest design gold brands in the industry, with 40 years of history. It is also Thailand’s first gold and diamond shop to have presence at department stores. Thanks to its high quality, classic design, and meticulous craftsmanship, the brand has been trusted and recognized by the mass market for the past 40 years. Today, there are nearly 200 Aurora shops nationwide. However, due to the changing trends and new innovations, consumers want diversity, and therefore the company has decided to branch out its business to include diamond jewelleryunder the brand Aurora Diamond. The brand targets the new generation and working people above 25 years old. It is expected that Aurora Diamond will be able to increase the company’s revenue by 40%.

Today, the diamond market in Thailand is worth more than 100 billion Baht, and the company sees the opportunity in this market. Additionally, Aurora’s customers are also interested in diamonds offered at the same shop. Recently, its diamond sale has grown by 40-50% annually. Other brands in the market often sell either gold or diamonds exclusively, so this is a good opportunity for Aurora to be different. It will be the first brand to sell both design gold and diamond jewellery in one shop. To assure the customers of the quality of its diamonds, Aurora Diamond has partnered with the International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research (IIDGR), part of De Beers Group in the UK, and Israeli company Sarine for the first time in Thailand in its The Ultimate Love collection. Every piece of diamond accessories has been certified by the two organizations to ensure that the diamonds are of the best quality. It is the first time in Thailand’s diamond industry that a Thai brand is certified by Sarine, the worldwide leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced systems for diamond technologies and gemstone production. Ultimate diamonds, the top 2% of the diamonds in the world, are used in this collection, and is the inspiration for the collection’s name The Ultimate Love.

This collection consists of over 200 designs – pendants, earrings, and rings – made from gold and white gold, inspired by the love that Aurora Diamond has for its consumers. The diamond jewelleryare stylish, modern, feminine, and wearable. They can be mixed and matched with various styles, offered at an affordable price, starting from 29,900 Baht only. The collection was launched earlier in August in Bangkok, and will be available in other provinces in September 2017. Aurora Diamond has more than 180 branches inside Aurora shop and nine standalone shops in Bangkok and other provinces. 
Lapatlapa Ruetivarangkoon, Vice President - Diamondof Aurora Design Company Limited

Overall, Aurora Design Company Limited is a retailer which has four businesses – modern gold (96.5% gold), design gold (75% gold), delight gold (gold jewelry and gems), and Aurora Diamond (gems and diamonds). It also offers gold and jewelry buying services. Aurora has a plan to add 30 more branches, mainly in department stores, and is investing 80 million Baht to renovate 30 of its current shops. By the end of 2017, there will be 200 Aurora shops nationwide.
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OOTOYA Actively Taps into Japanese-Restaurant Market in Late 2017 Serves New Experiences & Increases Menu Variety to Attract Customers

September 12, 2017, 2:00 am
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     OOTOYA, a Japanese restaurant chain in Central Restaurant Group (CRG), seeks to spur sales in late 2017 by unveiling its Grand Menu. While boasting a greater variety, this upgraded menu still places a strong emphasis on OOTOYA’s long-famous great taste, fresh & clean ingredients, and neat cooking. OOTOYA reveals that its investment budget now grows to more than Bt100million as it opens more branches and constantly renovate old outlets. Marketing activities are also its highlights, as the brand aims at reaching out to target groups for example by the increased use of online media. OOTOYA expects its sales to grow by five per cent this year.
Mrs. Ampaipan Chirathivat, President – OOTOYA at CRG International Foods Company Limited, says OOTOYA Japanese restaurants have operated in Thailand for 12 years now. On the overall, Japanese-restaurant market in the country is worth about Bt22billion. Enjoying continued growth, the market also looks set to grow further by 15 per cent annually. As Japanese restaurants prove hugely popular among Thais, many more entrepreneurs have jumped into the sector offering more alternatives to consumers.
In the face of intensifying competition and competitors’ serious efforts to boost their market share, OOTOYA has developed itself further to respond increasingly better to consumers’ needs. OOTOYA is now determined to offer much more than just the great taste and the quality of well-selected ingredients. On top of deliciousness and fresh food, OOTOYA makes it a rule to cook dish by dish after taking orders from customers. The brand also focuses on the delivery of impressive services. Customers are guaranteed that freshly-cooked dishes will come to their table within 15 minutes since placing the order. Special promotions are also now available at OOTOYA, which attracts students, working people and families alike. On average, each customer spends between Bt600 and Bt700 at OOTOYA. The 2017 strategy for OOTOYA covers three main elements:
  1. Selection of premium ingredients for new items in the menu, giving a greater variety for customers to taste and enjoy. New, interesting ingredients are added to achieve competitive edges.
  1. Serious attention to the taste and quality of every dish to ensure each exudes the original Japanese feel. Ingredients are carefully selected. Every dish is freshly cooked. As a plus, OOTOYA guarantees faster delivery of services. Customers will get the food they have ordered within 15 minutes as OOTOYA seeks to serve them healthy, delicious meals with the best of services. This is the commitment that OOTOYA has made to satisfy every customer.
  2. Marketing communications that focus on target groups, for example by leveraging more of online media, designing menu for people in various age groups, increasing online distribution channels, and expanding delivery services.
The launch of “Grand Menu”, which is the latest or upgraded menu, is very special in that it boasts a greater variety of dishes with stronger emphasis on ingredients and seasonings imported from Japan. Additional items cover appetizers, salads, and sashimi. The Grand Menu presents new, creative main dishes and brings back the items that proved popular in the past too. For extra delight, the list of dessert and beverages now runs longer. Recommended dishes in the Grand Menu are:
Buta Shabu Nabe with Mentsuyu Sauce– Soup of sliced blade sirloin, Chinese cabbage, pumpkin, tomato, and Enokitake. Topped with Mizuna, it is served with Katsuo slices and Mentsuyu Sauce.
Charcoal Grilled Akauo– Akauo fish is marinated with OOTOYA’s Shio Koji Mirin sauce and side dishes namely grated radish, Hijikini and Wakame.
Charcoal Grilled Chicken with Shio Negi Sauce– Served on a hot stone plate, it features charcoal grilled chicken, Japanese bunching onion sauce, salty sesame oil and potato salads.
Salmon Sashimi– It presents salmon imported from Hokkaido.
To celebrate the launch of the Grand Menu, OOTOYA now offers very special promotions too. First Benefit: Buy 1 get 1 Free for new items namely Sauteed Pork with karamiso Sauce, Buta Shabu Nabe, Salmon Salad, Salmon Sashimi, and Maguro Sashimi. But only 100 free dishes will be served each day on the first-come, first served basis at eight CPN-operated branches that are located at Central Ladprao, CentralPlaza Chaengwattana, CentralPlaza Grand Rama 9, Central Bangna, Central Rattanathibet, Central Salaya, Central WestGate and Central EastVille between 15 and 24 September 2017. Second Benefit: Get Bt200 discount coupon when paying for a meal of at least Bt1,000 at OOTOYA between 15 and 30 September 2017. Third Benefit: Get an OOTOYA reward-point card, on top of the two aforementioned benefits. Every Bt400 spent at OOTOYA will be rewarded with one point between 1 September and 31 October 2017. Every 10 points can be used to redeem a 12-per-cent discount on OOTOYA meals (till 30 November 2017).
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Central Group transforms the global retail landscape with Aux Villes Du Monde, bringing the world’s most iconic luxury department stores together, all in one place.

September 12, 2017, 2:00 am
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Aux Villes De Monde (AVDM) is the international brand that unites Central Group’s leading luxury department stores from across the world, into one place, in a single network offering the widest of shopping and lifestyle platforms to Thailand’s discerning customers.
The stores that form AVDM are not just the highest-end stores, but are true landmarks at the heart of their cities and countries. AVDM is more than just shopping; it embodies the values of their societies, shaping lifestyles and showcasing fashion trends; inspiring and enhancing excellence within their communities – yesterday, today, and in the years to come.
Involved are Central Chidlom & Central Embassy, Bangkok; Central Department Store, Phuket that will open in 2018; Rinascente, Milan, and the new flagship store opening in via del Tritone, Rome, in 12th October 2017; KaDeWe, Berlin; Oberpollinger, Munich; Alsterhaus, Hamburg; Goldenes Quartier, Vienna and Illum, Copenhagen. 
Tos Chirathivat, Chairman and CEO of Central Group stated, “Samrit Chirathivat, Central Group's founder, once said: ‘Our success grew out of our determination to bring Thailand into the modern world. We are committed to contributing to its prosperity and enhancing the quality of life of its entire people.’ 
This philosophy of ‘Centrality’ is always at the heart of whatever Central does and is the foundation of our Group as the centre of the city, of life and of the community, starting with Central Chidlom in Thailand. 
As Central Group has expanded globally, the commitment to this guiding ideology was fundamental in the creation of Aux Villes Du Monde (AVDM), as a worldwide platform uniting all of our stores and societies in a Luxury Lifestyle Community through the influences of travel, food, fashion, art and culture.
We are giving our customers the next generation in the shopping experience across the world, with the pioneering use of new technology and establishing the newest legacy for us…the Central Luxury Collection.”

AVDM caters to its customers through digital channels for all their shopping and lifestyle convenience.
     Yuwadee Chirathivat, Chief Executive Office of Central Department Store Group explained, “Aux Villes Du Monde offers a new global shopping experience at the touch of their fingers. Through our website, application and instant messaging services, we offer a personalised service for our customers’ shopping and lifestyle inclinations. 
The On Demand Service brings the AVDM network to their hands…offering a personal shopper wherever they are in the world. Through WhatsApp, our customers can check on product availability and information of items that we have in stock, then simply make purchases through various online payment options and have their goods delivered to wherever they are. This opens up the world of shopping for everyone, with people in Thailand able to buy directly from the best in European department stores, and Europeans being able to access the best from Thailand. 
The AVDM application, allows users to book appointments at a store with a dedicated concierge, who will suggest the best destinations, travel recommendation and booking for hotel and restaurant in the city that will suit their tastes and wishes and our website also offers up a digital lifestyle magazine and twice-weekly newsletters, in eight languages for the eight cities the AVDM stores reside in. Based at Condé Nast Italia headquarters in Milan, these will be digital city guides with articles written by renowned international journalists with intimate local knowledge and giving the best ‘insight’ into what is happening, how to best experience the ‘local spirit’ in these historic cities, and offering expert advice in travel, lifestyle and cuisine. 
In addition to offering an On Demand service to customers around the world, Central has also designed a special On Demand service for Thai shoppers with ‘Central On Demand’ through LINE@, first launched in August.
Sirikate Chirakiti, co-president of Central Department Store Ltd said, “We are the first to introduce the CENTRAL On Demand in Thailand, giving everyone access to a Central Department Store regardless of where they are. They can chat with our Digital Assistant about the availability of the products and can make a purchase online. This offers the best in online and offline shopping, as it’s convenient for the customer allowing them to shop from anywhere, but with the personal touch of being able to communicate with our staff that are there to assist in any way they can.” 
CENTRAL On Demand is simple, with the concept “Chat – Shop – Ship”.  Scan the CENTRAL On Demand QR Code at any Central Department Store or through Central’s announcements, or search @CentralOnDemand followed by the desired store on the LINE application. Add as a friend and start chatting to ask about the products you want. If you want to make a purchase, you can order and use any of the several payment methods available. Your item will be delivered to your home, or you can also choose to pick it up at a Central Department Store of your choice. 
By the end of this year, CENTRAL On Demand will be offered at 22 Central Department Stores nationwide and it is expected that by the end of this year, there will be more than 100,000 users around the world using LINE to keep in touch with CENTRAL On Demand.
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