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Amazing Thai Taste Festival 2019 encourages all to just say ‘no’ to plastic

Bangkok, 29 May 2019 – The Amazing Thai Taste Festival 2019 is going green this year    by asking participants to bring their own food and drink containers to enjoy discounts from  all participating stalls between 7 to 9 June from 11.00 to 20.00 Hrs. at Siam Square, Bangkok.

Health conscious foodies will also appreciate the event’s Organic Food zone. It features ready-made organic meals and cooking workshops conducted by well-known organic farms and communities as the event shifts its focus towards sustainability.

Mrs. Sujitra Jongchansitto, TAT Deputy Governor for Tourism Products and Business (5th from left) and Mr. Vorrapong Sukteera-anantachai, Director of the Property and Innovation Management, Chulalongkorn University (4th from right) in a group photo with TAT’s executives and representatives from participating restaurants and food outlets at today’s press conference to announce the event.

Mrs. Sujitra Jongchansitto, TAT Deputy Governor for Tourism Products and Business, said TAT continues to showcase Thai gastronomy and the many diverse tourism experiences connected with it to encourage travelling foodies to sample the original cuisine in its province of origin.

“TAT continues to emphasis gastronomy tourism and culinary tours as part of its key tourism products for both local and international tourist markets. It helps stimulate tourist spending as well as to spread income to farmers and food business entrepreneurs, and in the process help to stimulate local economies,” Mrs. Sujitra, added.

This year’s theme, Thailand Food Paradise’, will showcase 120 delicacies from up and down the Kingdom in seven key zones.

There are four zones dedicated to famous and unique restaurants, as well as street food stalls that are especially well-known among Thais. These include Trendy Food, Michelin Guide, Street Food and Local Food zones. Most are so popular that they will have foodies queue up to sample the many delicacies on offer.

Some of the restaurants and food stalls present at the Festival include Jok’s Kitchen (aka Jok Toh Diew or Jok’s One Table) from Bangkok’s Yaowarat, 1-star Michelin Methavalai Sorndaeng, Pa Tong Go Saveoy (Chinatown), Chookiat Congee (famous for its foie gras congee), Charoen’s Betong Chicken Rice, and Hat Yai’s Go Auan.

There is also a dedicated Cooking Class zone offering workshops conducted with celebrities, including ones on Thai-style tea with milk, ice cream and the Luk Chup Thai dessert.

The Entertainment zone will be located on the centre stage with continuous singing and dancing performances by Thai pop stars, recording artists and local bands.

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Thai researchers win international awards

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BANGKOK, 27 May 2019 (NNT) – Thai researchers have won international awards for inventions under support of the National Research Council.

Dr. Soranit Silatham, the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, conferred the awards and certificates of honor to the researchers who contested in Geneva, Switzerland, with 102 inventions from 29 agencies, three of which won gold medals, including zinc air fuel cells invented by Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Engineering, heat-absorbing nano graphene silica for solar panels by the National Nano Technology Center, the Office of National Scientific & Technological Development, and Solar Hero Application by the Provincial Electricity Authority, plus 13 gold medals, 36 silver medals, 45 bronze medals and 32 special awards.

In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the Thai researchers contested with 79 inventions from 24 agencies, 21 of which won gold medals, 49 silver medals, nine bronze medals and 20 special awards from various countries.

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NESDB organizes seminar on environmental assessment

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BANGKOK, 28 May 2019 (NNT) – The Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) organized a seminar to hear opinions on environment to create correct knowledge and understanding of steering a strategic environmental assessment which will lead to development and preparation of plans in the organization.

The seminar was organized under the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Project. It was attended by representatives from the public sector, private sector, foundations, organizations and network partners. Lectures on Thailand’s SEA development guidelines were given by experts and representatives from relevant agencies.

Ms. Ladawan Khampha, NESDB’s Sustainable Development Advisor, stated that the SEA is a process of studying, analyzing and assessing the potential and capability to accommodate the environment from development of plan policy and plans by integrating economic, social and environmental aspects including comparing options. This will result in careful and transparent quality decisions and participation from all sectors. It is considered an important tool for sustainable development planning.

The SEA steering project is scheduled to open five seminars nationwide. Experts and representatives from relevant agencies will be invited to provide knowledge about Thailand’s SEA development guidelines to general people and development partners throughout the country. The seminars are also aimed at hearing opinions on steering and conducting SEA in Thailand.

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Flexible workspace key role in company’s success – Corporate, Real Estate

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A survey from Regus’ parent company IWG finds flexible working helps cut costs and boost employee productivity

From HR directors to entrepreneurs to PAs, flexible office spaces are helping all kinds of businesspeople work better.

In IWG’s , well over two thirds of respondents (79%) said that flexible workspace has played a role in their company’s success.

Among the key reasons are low running costs and the fact that facilities and social spaces are set up for maximum productivity.

Additionally, with Regus workspaces available in over 1,000 towns and cities around the world, professionals can cut down their commuting times and costs, as well as strike a better balance between their home and professional life.

Alex Grande, Founder and CEO of employee recognition and rewards platform Recognize, says he uses Regus offices in the US because they are well-designed and affordable.

“They allow our small company to have really nice office space when we otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford it. I have a view of the Colorado River in our private office for only $1,600 per month.

“Having a subscription for our office spaces also allows us to keep debt off our books. We don’t have a 30-year loan on a traditional office.”

Other benefits include being able to open a new branch anywhere. “Austin is a more affordable place than San Francisco, so being able to easily open an office there through Regus is huge,” says Grande. “And if our current office stops meeting our needs, we can move to a different one.”

In addition to cost savings, flexible work is a sought-out after perk for professionals.

In fact, IWG’s survey has found that more than 50% of employees worldwide are working outside of their main office headquarters for at least 2.5 days a…

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Food delivery business to reach THB33-35 billion in 2019

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Food delivery applications are an example of ‘digital disruption’, in which digital technology transforms not only consumer behavior but also restaurants’ food supply chains.

Vietnamese real estate market attracts Japanese firms

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 The real estate market in Vietnam is the most attractive in Southeast Asia, according to Director of Japan’s Global Link Cooperative Yoshinori Nakata.

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TTM to focus on “Making the World Better Place through Travel” – Tourism

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Bangkok, 20 May 2019 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has overhauled the knowledge sharing session of its annual Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2019 to better align it with new social, cultural and ecological transitions under way in the kingdom’s fastest growing foreign exchange earning industry.

Under the theme of “Making the World a Better Place through Travel”, the TTM Talk will feature a line-up of 10 well-recognised experts who will cover a broad range of social, cultural, marketing, management and development topics of critical importance to many aspects of the past, present and future of Thai tourism.

The session will be held concurrently between 15.00-16.00 Hrs. on Wednesday, 5 June, 2019, just before the start of the doing business trade session of the Thailand Travel Mart Plus 2019 at the Ocean Marina Yacht Club Pattaya.

This is the second consecutive year the TTM Plus will be held at the same venue.

Mr. Siripakorn Cheawsamoot, TAT Deputy Governor for Digital Research and Development said, “This year it was felt to be a good time to bring together 10 movers and shakers from a broad cross section of disciplines including tourism, media, education, agriculture and more, “to present new perspectives, alternative practices, and inspiring stories that prove you truly can make the world a better place through…

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Sukhothai helps storm hit villagers

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BANGKOK, 25 May 2019(NNT) – Many areas in Thailand are being hit with summer thunderstorms during this period, causing damage to houses. A number of agencies have now stepped up operations to assist affected villagers.

A low pressure system prevailing over upper parts of Thailand has caused thunderstorms and strong winds in 72 districts of 23 provinces in the north and northeastern regions since 20th May. The disaster has so far caused damage to 3,503 houses, injured seven persons, and killed one.

In Lampang, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has coordinated with the provincial hall, military units, local administrative organizations, and related agencies to provide initial assistance to affected villagers by distributing items for consumption, roof tiles and repair items, and making surveys of the damage as a reference for compensation to be offered according to the Ministry of Finance’s regulations.

In Sukhothai, the Provincial Governor Maitree Tritinanun has along with members of the Red Cross chapter, delivered essential items to disaster affected persons in Khiri Mat district, while the local administrative organization, village headmen, and the district office have allocated repair tools and materials, while personnel from Altruistic Heart Volunteers, are helping repair damaged houses following the widespread disaster.

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