Suntory PepsiCo Beverage (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a manufacturer and distributor of beverages under the Suntory and PepsiCo brands in Thailand, is advancing its "Fizzy Consciousness to Change the World" campaign with the launch of the 1.45-liter Pepsi ® in 100% rPET bottles, available from April 2024 onwards. The launch enhances its brand image among young generation with an environmentally conscious mindset. Suntory PepsiCo Thailand is the first beverage company in Thailand to use 100% rPET bottles as its beverage packaging.
Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company (HOSE: VJC) has released its audited financial statements for 2023, showing robust growth over the year.
The audited separate air transport revenue and consolidated revenue were reported at VND53.7 trillion (approx. US$2.16 billion) and VND58.3 trillion (approx. US$2.35 billion) respectively, increasing by 62% and 45% YoY in the order given. Notably, the company recorded a turnaround of pre-tax air transport profit and consolidated profit at VND471 billion (approx. US$18.98 million) and VND606 billion (approx. US$24.42 million) respectively. Ancillary and cargo revenue amounted to nearly VND21 trillion (approx. US$846.6 million), higher than the compiled financial statements’ and increasing by more than 60% YoY. It was accounted for 39% of the total air transport revenue. As of December 31, 2023, Vietjet's total assets totaled more than VND86.9 trillion (approx. US$3.5 billion). The company's debt-to-equity ratio was at 2, well below the typical global range of between 3 and 5. Vietjet’s liquidity ratio stood at 1.3 which was within good range of the aviation industry. The cash and cash equivalents balance as of December 31, 2023 was reported at VND5.051 trillion (approx. US$203.62 million), ensuring the airline's financial capacity. The airline was also among those with best credit ratings according to guidelines by the Ministry of Finance. It has received the highest credit rating (VnBBB-) among Vietnamese corporations. In 2023, Vietjet paid approximately VND5.2 trillion (approx. US$209.63 million) of direct and indirect taxes and fees. Pictured (from left): Ms. Malinee Udomcharoenchaikij, CFO, The Iconic Property Group; Mr. Parit Teekakirikul, owner & CEO, The Iconic Property Group; Olivier Berrivin, Vice President – APAC, BWH Hotels; Cyrill Czerwonka, Managing Director Development – APAC, BWH Hotels The leading global hospitality network comprising WorldHotels™, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts, and SureStay® Hotels, has continued to expand its portfolio in one of Asia’s most dynamic destinations with the signing of the SureStay by Best Western Iconic Suvarnabhumi.
Situated close to the Bang Na-Trat Expressway and providing convenient access to Suvarnabhumi Airport and downtown Bangkok, this modern property is ideal for travelers seeking comfort, convenience and connectivity. Guests can relax in a selection of 198 rooms, each of which features king or twin beds, modern amenities, complimentary Wi-Fi and a private balcony. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel’s onsite restaurant, and the outdoor pool provides a relaxing spot to unwind throughout the day. “We are delighted to welcome the SureStay by Best Western Iconic Suvarnabhumi to the BWH Hotels family. This management agreement reflects the strength of BWH Hotels’ expanded collection of brands to cater to the vast market segments, from economy to luxury. Having exceeded 63 million passengers in 2023, Suvarnabhumi is one of the world’s busiest airports. This modern hotel is perfect for visitors seeking a convenient place to stay, whether they are traveling to, from or within Thailand,” said Olivier Berrivin, Vice President – APAC at BWH Hotels. With this new signing, BWH Hotels will offer a comprehensive portfolio of 13 hotels in the Greater Bangkok region, covering seven of its industry-leading brands: Best Western®, Best Western Plus®, Vīb®, SureStay® by Best Western, SureStay Plus® by Best Western, SureStay Collection® by Best Western and WorldHotels™ Elite. For more information and to book your stay with BWH Hotels in Asia, please visit bestwesternasia.com. Botanica MontAzure, a luxurious residential development in the heart of Kamala Beach in Phuket, offers an exclusive collection of 36 villas. Phase 1 of the project presents 16 villas. This prestigious project is the epitome of luxury living surrounded by nature, where the embrace of the mountain meets the whisper of the sea. Botanica MontAzure is more than just a residence; it is a lifestyle. Located within the acclaimed MontAzure beachfront community, these four- and five-bedroom villas are steps away from the pristine sands of Kamala Beach and surrounded by lush forests, stunning mountains, and breathtaking ocean vistas. The development offers three contemporary luxury designs, allowing residents to tailor their space to perfection. Each villa boasts modern luxury amenities, including private pools, air-conditioners, built-in wardrobes, fully equipped kitchens, and meticulously designed landscapes. Residents of Botanica MontAzure will enjoy a rich mix of experiences right outside their door. The MontAzure community provides a five-star neighborhood lifestyle, featuring the Twinpalms MontAzure, InterContinental Phuket Resort, 333 At The Beach, Café Del Mar, and a conveniently located lifestyle mall. From dining spots by the beach and vibrant bars to convenient shops nearby, everything is within arm's reach. Botanica MontAzure stands out as a private haven, ideal for a family home, an investment, or a dream holiday retreat. Its location in MontAzure, at the northern part of Kamala Bay, places it in the heart of Phuket's exclusive west coast, known as ‘Millionaire's Mile’. The development offers easy access to a multitude of nearby attractions, including sports and marine facilities, retail malls, and hospitals.
Botanica Luxury Villas and MontAzure have both garnered numerous prestigious awards in the realm of real estate development, emphasizing their dedication to the highest quality and setting a new standard for luxury mixed-use residential communities in Asia. For more information on this luxurious residential experience, please visit www.botanicaluxuryvilla.com and www.montazure.com. In a captivating fusion of artistic vision and entrepreneurial spirit, Zenniesha Opakul (Third from Left) the dynamic Creative Director of “Bad Girls Do It Well Creative”, Khanngoen Nuanual (Third from Right) - Director and Songphon Chaovanayothin (Second from Left) Director, Chief Operating Officer and Member of the Executive Committee of [Z] ZALEKTA Public Company Limited. Together hosted the exhibition “Bad Girls Do It Well Art Selected By [ Z ] Zalekta”
For this event, there were Hip-Hop Artists, Rappers, and Celebrities such as Zean Natcha Opakul, Aum Lakkhana Wattanawongsiri, Luke Ishikawa Plowden, Tong Twopee, CD Kantee who attended her latest exhibition. This is considered to be the first Collabs with [ Z ] ZALEKTA at COASTIERA Bangkok. Anyone not out of Bangkok this Thai New Year, be sure to stop by Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road and its restaurants and bars for exciting events and to enjoy that magical time in the big city. Songkran Pool Party
Splash out and relish poolside vibes with stunning skyline views from the 24th Floor on April 15th 2024, along with fun DJ performances, drinks & live food stations. Get that party on from 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm, with tickets priced at THB 400 net/person including 1 free drink of either draught beer or vodka with mixer. Explore more here: https://fb.me/e/5lSgoKeRb CHAR Rooftop Bar Pop-ups All through April, CHAR Rooftop Bar spotlights grilled to ordered skewers, with tempting options like pork neck-adobo with sambal matah or jerk chicken with pineapple-miso alongside gin cocktails made with Lady Trieu Vietnamese gin. Prices for the skewers start from THB 280++/set of 2 and cocktails start from THB 420++/glass. Live skewer station pop-up from Thursday – Saturday from 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm, and of course CHAR DJ Nights still runs from Friday – Saturday from 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm. Add more pizzazz to your Fridays with special add-on live saxophone performance alongside our DJ every Friday night from 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm. Secure your spots at CHAR Rooftop Bar now: Book via LINE OA @charbangkok, email charbangkok@ihg.com or call 02-207-4999 for more information. A total of 900 soft, comfy pillows have been delivered to Patong Hospital, Child-Watch Phuket Foundation, Phuket Special Education Center, and SOS Children’s Villages Thailand Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort, which is nestled just steps from the sea on Phuket’s sunset coast, has continued to give back to the local community with an important initiative that will help hospital patients and underprivileged children to get a great night’s sleep.
The resort has teamed up with four caring organizations to provide 900 soft, comfy pillows to those in need. In partnership with Patong Hospital, the only public medical and healthcare facility in the town, a donation of 300 pillows will offer additional comfort to patients and their relatives when they require overnight stays. The remaining 600 pillows were evenly distributed between three highly worthwhile children’s charities. Two hundred pillows were donated to Child-Watch Phuket Foundation, which supports orphaned and homeless children, including those whose parents have been imprisoned, while a further 200 were delivered to the Phuket Special Education Center, which helps young people with learning and physical disabilities. The final 200 pillows were presented to SOS Children’s Villages Thailand, which supports kids who have lost their parents or relatives. The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam, in a significant collaboration with the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), successfully hosted a showcase event on April 2, 2024, at its Jubilee Ballroom. The event, under the theme "Pratunam Delights," aimed to highlight the hotel's exceptional facilities and services to 80 attendees from 49 organizations, including key corporate and government entities.
Situated in the vibrant heart of Bangkok's Pratunam area, The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam boasts an array of amenities suitable for a wide range of events. The hotel offers 788 guest rooms across 8 different room types, two swimming pools, substantial parking facilities including 1000 car parking and 12 bus parking spaces, and diverse dining options with four eateries: The Berkeley Dining Room, The Mulberry Chinese Cuisine, The Oak Bar, and The Berkeley Lounge. In its commitment to making a positive impact on children’s lives, Chatrium Hospitality is proud to announce a fundraising partnership with Operation Smile, a world-renowned charitable organisation that provides life-changing cleft lip and cleft palate surgeries to children in need.
With this partnership, Chatrium Hospitality aims to raise awareness and vital funds for Operation Smile’s Thailand programme through a multi-pronged approach. This includes selling “Think First Think Earth” merchandise like T-shirts and bags to employees across all Chatrium and Maitria properties, with proceeds directly benefiting Operation Smile. Each Chatrium property also hosted its own creative fundraising activity to further amplify the impact. Emporium Suites by Chatrium organised a garage sale, Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok sold recycled Chupa Chups flower bouquets made from recycled paper, and Chatrium Grand Bangkok sold special milk tea with pearls. Chatrium Hospitality has set an ambitious target of raising THB 125,000 this year, which will enable Operation Smile to provide surgeries for five children with cleft lip and palate conditions, each surgery costing approximately THB 25,000. All donations collected throughout the campaign will be presented to Operation Smile by the end of 2024. The fashion show, held at the Jim Thompson store in CentralWorld, showcased the iconic collaboration between FitFlop and Jim Thompson, presenting the new lifestyle footwear collection, ‘House on the Klong’. A star-studded show launched a major cross-industry collaboration between two iconic brands: FitFlop x Jim Thompson. Celebrating a summer of color and style, Jim Thompson, the iconic global lifestyle brand from Thailand, has teamed up with FitFlop, the UK-based smart engineering footwear company, to unveil their exciting FitFlop x Jim Thompson collection, titled ‘House on the Klong’.
To celebrate the relocation and opening of the new CentralWorld store, a dazzling fashion show was held, drawing fashionistas and famous celebrities to witness the collaboration as two iconic lifestyle brands join forces. The event buzzed with excitement as attendees got a first look at the stunning, contemporary collection. Renowned actresses and fashion icons, including Diana Flipo, Sirin “Chippy” Preediyanon and Phulita “Whan” Supinchompoo were in attendance at the exclusive fashion show unveiling the collection, bringing further glamor and sparking trendsetter attention to this spectacular event and collaboration. Nunnapat Verojanavat, Marketing Director of Jim Thompson, stated, “Last year, we collaborated with three amazing Thai artists and brands through our artists-in-residence project, including Panpuri and Revested Miliano. One collaboration we had never explored before was footwear. This latest partnership perfectly embodies the strengths of both brands. FitFlop’s technology and comfortable design combined with Jim Thompson’s celebrated iconic prints. Together, it’s the perfect match.” “Our ‘House on the Klong’ collection was inspired by Jim Thompson’s Thai house, blending imagery of traditional Thai architecture with organic designs straight from Mr. Jim’s garden, creating a pattern that’s truly one-of-a-kind.” |