King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) and Yunnan Modern Vocational Technology College (YMVTC), China, formalized their strategic partnership through the signing of a letter of intent for cooperation to promote the educational quality in the fields of modern electric vehicle and automation system, to develop the joint research projects and curriculums, to provide training for lecturers and students with an aim to enhance their knowledge, cultural and language competencies. The signing of this letter of intent for cooperation marks the shared vision between KMUTNB and YMVTC to promote their graduates’ expertise and professional skills in the areas of modern electric vehicle and automation system that addresses the increasing demands of the rapidly changing industrial sector.

On 14 December 2024, at Ratchaphruek Meeting Room, Navamindra Rajini Building, KMUTNB, the LOI signing ceremony was held with the presence of the executive teams from both institutions. The delegates from Yunnan Modern Vocational Technology College was warmly welcomed by Prof. Dr. Teravuti Boonyasopon, Chairman of the KMUTNB Council Committee, Asst. Prof. Preecha Ong-aree, Director of KMUTNB Techno Park, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Somnoek Wisuttipaet, Vice President for Academic Services Development and Industrial Relations, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Sarawut Suebyaem, Assistant to the President for Finance and General Affairs. Representing KMUTNB to sign the Letter of Intent for Cooperation (LIC) was Prof. Saowanit Sukparungsee, Vice President for Academic Affairs, while the YMVTC side was represented by Dr. Zhou Gang, Dean of the Yunnan Modern Vocational Technology College. 

KMUTNB and YMVTC aim to develop the cooperative activities, such as the development of curriculum and joint research cooperation in the fields of modern electric vehicle and automation system, the short-term and long-term mobility programs for lecturers and students, the co-organizing of training programs. Also, the YMVTC delegation visited key laboratories and research facilities in KMUTNB, including the Rail Technology and Innovation Center at KMUTNB Techno Park, TFII-Schneider Electric Center of Excellence at Thai-French Innovation Institute, Clear Room at Faculty of Applied Science, Modern Vehicle and Automation System Laboratory at College of Industrial Technology. This groundbreaking academic partnership will be based on the principle of mutual benefit and resource sharing, while it will also part to promote the bilateral academic relations between Thailand and China.  

KMUTNB is one among leading Thai universities in Science, Technology and Innovation. The university prioritizes the adoption of the practice-based learning model to ensure that its graduates will be proficient at working in a professional setting in different fields related to the creation of invention and innovation, such as Rail technologies. Similarly, the Yunnan Modern Vocational Technology College is a distinguished vocational institution with a reputation in the field of technology. The plans for future cooperation between KMUTNB and YMVTC are as follows: 1) The organizing of the training program for students by the two institutions in collaboration with BYD Co., Ltd. This curriculum aimed at promoting the expertise in Modern Electric Vehicle and Automation System will be delivered in English at KMUTNB Techno Park in Map Ta Phut District, Rayong Province. This project originates from the cooperation between KMUTNB, BYD Co., Ltd. and FXB Co., Ltd. with their shared goal to develop the manpower for the electric vehicle and modern automation system industries. 2) The organizing of training programs for lecturers which will enable them to exchange ideas, teaching experiences, and work collectively to for the improvement of research and teaching quality, the curriculum development, the adoption of educational technology and information technology. The trans-border cooperation between KMUTNB and YMVTC will integrate the strength of each side to tackle the pressing demands from the industrial sector in the today’s rapidly evolving world.

The training base will be established at KMUTNB Techno Park in Map Ta Phut District, Rayong Province. With the mutual mission to promote the training and internship opportunities for the students, this training centre will enable the students to develop their practical skills and to gain hand on experiences related to the fields of Electric Vehicle and Automation System. 

The KMUTNB – YMVTC strategic partnership reflects the dedication and commitment of the two institutions to integrate their expertise into the development of human resource, the enhancement of research and education quality on the basis of resource sharing, as well as idea and experience exchange. This collective effort aims at promoting the advancement of technology and addressing the rising workforce demand of the country.      

Bangkok, December 2024 — Step into the magic of the festive season with the Michelin-starred Blue by Alain Ducasse, where exquisite craftsmanship meets the joy of giving. Elevate your holiday traditions this year with an exclusive collection of luxury festive hampers thoughtfully curated to spread love, joy, and a touch of indulgence. Featuring a selection of artisanal treats and elegant offerings, these hampers are the perfect way to share the spirit of the season with those who matter most.

The Ultimate Festive Collection
Celebrate the season in ultimate style with this luxurious limited edition hamper crafted to delight and impress. Featuring six artisanal cookies, a festive Apple Pie Oolong tea blend beautifully packaged in a custom-designed tin box, and a signature Blue candle, it is perfect for sharing or indulging yourself. With only 100 hampers available at THB 3,500, this is your chance to make the holidays extraordinary.

Decadent Dozen Assortment
Discover the perfect holiday indulgence with our decadent selection priced at THB 1,700. This curated collection features 12 artisanal cookies in six exquisite flavours, crafted with premium ingredients, including chocolate from the Alain Ducasse Manufacture. The flavours include Hazelnut Praline, Pistachio Praline, Cocoa Nib Praline, Cocoa Paste Praline, Peanut Praline, and Milk Chocolate Caramel Praline, offering a delightful medley of tastes and textures to elevate your festive celebrations.

The Noel Collection
Delight in this thoughtfully curated selection of six Christmas cookies crafted from exquisite Alain Ducasse chocolate. Priced at THB 800, this festive assortment features three delectable flavours — Hazelnut Praline, Pistachio Praline, and Cocoa Nib Praline — in vibrant holiday colours. Each cookie offers a unique taste of seasonal cheer, making it the perfect treat for sharing the joy of the holidays.

Pandanttone Panettone
This limited-edition creation is crafted in small batches by Executive Pastry Chef Christophe Grilo, using a starter yeast he has meticulously nurtured since 2009. The firm levain undergoes a 16-hour fermentation process, producing a perfectly soft texture. Infused with the aromatic essence of pandan, this 750g panettone delivers a distinctive East-meets-West flavour experience. Priced at THB 2,800 and limited to just 100 pieces, this masterpiece is an exclusive and unforgettable addition to any festive celebration.

Chocolate Orange Bliss Panettone – Thb 1,200
The Chocolate Orange Bliss Panettone is a harmonious blend of rich Alain Ducasse chocolate and fragrant orange, creating a festive flavour pairing that’s simply unforgettable. Meticulously crafted in small batches, this 500 gms special edition panettone is made with starter yeast nurtured by Executive Pastry Chef Grilo since 2009 and firm levain, undergoing a 16-hour fermentation process to achieve its impeccable texture and irresistible flavour. Priced at THB 1,200, it’s the perfect centrepiece for festive gatherings or a thoughtful gift to delight your loved ones.

Blue Signature Candle
Exclusively created for Blue by Alain Ducasse, this soy wax candle fills your space with the captivating fragrance of “Library”— a sophisticated blend of galbanum, amber, and musk. More than just a candle, it transforms any setting into a haven of enchanting ambience while reflecting a commitment to sustainable craftsmanship.

Blue Exclusive Tea Box Set
Indulge in the Blue Exclusive Tea Box Set, a luxurious collection of three signature blends: the delicate Chao Phraya Blend, the comforting Apple Pie Oolong, and the distinctive Shades of Blue Blend. Priced at THB 2,750, this beautifully curated set is perfect for gifting or elevating your tea rituals with flavours that capture the essence of sophistication. The  Chao Phraya Blend and the Apple Pie Oolong are available separately at THB 1,250 a tin.

All prices are exclusive of 7% VAT and are available for purchase from 28 November 2024 to 15 January 2025, with a minimum three-day advance order required. Orders can be placed in person at Blue by Alain Ducasse at ICONSIAM, by phone at +66(0)6-5731-2346, via LINE ID: BlueByAlainDucasse, or by email at [email protected]. Full payment is required at the time of order, and hampers can be collected at Blue by Alain Ducasse on the scheduled date.

Bangkok, Thailand: December 2024 – Celebrate a joyous New Year’s Eve with a spectacular nine-course Thai dinner amid the sparkling city lights at Le Du Kaan, the first rooftop Thai restaurant in Bangkok! 

On Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 (19:30 to 01:00 hrs), Chef Thitid “Ton” Tassanakajohn, the Michelin-starred chef and a rising star on the Asian culinary scene, invites couples, families and friends to gather together on the 56th floor of EA Rooftop at The Empire and ring in the New Year in style with an evening of fine Thai flavors and panoramic views of the curving Chao Phraya River. Guests can experience enticing cuisine, with a contemporary Thai menu and refreshing beverages, with premium and high-premium packages to elevate every occasion. 

Le Du Kaan’s menu focuses on fresh ingredients, locally and sustainably sourced directly from Thai farmers and fishing villages. Each ingredient takes diners on a cultural journey, creating new sensations and stimulating all the senses. For New Year’s Eve, Chef Ton will transport diners on an immersive nine-course culinary journey starting with appetizers of Soft Shell Crab Som Tum and Pomelo Shrimp Salad, followed by locally sourced and boldly prepared Fish Plah, and Grilled Seafood from Thai fishing communities, including Phuket lobster, squid, tiger prawns, fish, and oysters. 

Grilled Thai Tajima Wagyu will delight meat lovers, while the authentic Thai Crab Curry with Sawtooth Herbs will showcase fresh sea crab, and Duck Nam Tok is a rare and distinctive dish of smoky duck in a spicy style sauce. This nine-course menu finishes with Banana Pudding and special festive desserts.

Throughout the evening, revelers will be treated to a wide range of beers, red and white wines at the lounge, main restaurant, Wari, and Wela seating areas. Standard and deluxe tickets also include Champagne, while premium and high-premium tickets also offer vodka! And of course, all guests will have a front row seat to the spectacular fireworks over Bangkok’s skyline at midnight.

The New Year’s Eve celebrations at Le Du Kaan will take place on December 31st, 2024, from 19:30 to 01:00 hrs, with prices for the nine-course menu and free-flow drinks starting at THB 19,000 per person!

Reservations are available via Megatix: megatix.in.th/events/le-du-kaan-ring-in-the-new-year-in-style-a-thai-feast-with-stunning-skyline-views. 

For more information about Le Du Kaan, please call +66 (0) 2 407 1654, email [email protected], or contact us via these channels:
Website:  www.ledukaan.com
Facebook:   www.facebook.com/ledukaan
Instagram:   www.instagram.com/ledukaan

Bangkok, Thailand: December 2024 – This New Year’s Eve, celebrate the end of 2024 and welcome the start of an exciting and auspicious new era at K by Vicky Cheng, the contemporary Chinese restaurant which floats above the clouds in the heart of Bangkok.

On Tuesday December 31st, 2024 (17:30 – 01:00 hrs), guests can come together at the 56th floor of EA Rooftop at The Empire, a soaring skyscraper in the city center, for a night of vibrant festivities featuring innovative Cantonese and Chiu Chow cuisine, special cocktails and mocktails inspired by Chinese tea, and sparkling metropolitan night-time skyline views. 

The “New Year’s Eve Set Menu” by Michelin-starred chef Vicky Cheng will present a sensational seven-course culinary journey, featuring premium delicacies such as Botan shrimp, braised shark fin with dried abalone, squab, tofu, and sea cucumber. This exquisite epicurean experience will start as the sun sets, with the dinner from 17:30 – 20:00 hrs, followed by an upbeat countdown party until 01:00 hrs.

For couples and friends seeking a social evening of fine food, the “New Year’s Eve Late Night Sharing Set” will be available from 20:30 – 00:30 hrs and offers a similar set menu with the added indulgence of lobster in premium wine sauce. Special promotions on alcoholic beverages, including white and red wine, will be available to help the party go with a swing!

Finally, guests seeking a more relaxed New Year’s Eve celebration can savor the “Al Fresco Outdoor Terrace” package, which is available from 21:30 – 01:00 hrs and offers scenic views and a countdown party with spectacular fireworks over the Chao Phraya River from Bangkok’s best viewpoint.

K by Vicky Cheng, the first restaurant outside Hong Kong by Vicky Cheng, the visionary Michelin-starred Hong Kong chef, is set on the 56th floor of EA Rooftop at The Empire in central Bangkok. Inspired by the “kilin”, a legendary creature with a gentle and compassionate spirit, this elegant venue elevates contemporary Chinese flavors with panoramic skyline vistas. Amid this enchanting ambiance, surrounded by striking artworks, deep hues of red and gold, and intricately carved wooden panels to symbolize longevity and prosperity, this sophisticated yet inviting restaurant sets the stage for truly unforgettable occasions.

Don’t miss the chance to elevate your New Year’s Eve celebrations – come and create lasting memories from twilight until the early hours of 2025 at K by Vicky Cheng!

K by Vicky Cheng is accessible via BTS skytrain at Chong Nonsi Station, Exit 5. For more information and reservations, please call +66 (0) 2 407 1654, email

[email protected], or contact us via these channels:

Website: www.kbyvickycheng.com
Facebook:  www.facebook.com/kbyvickycheng
Instagram:  www.instagram.com/kbyvickycheng 

Bangkok, Thailand: December 2024 – Nobu Bangkok, the world’s highest and largest Nobu restaurant, which is nestled on the top three floors of The Empire in the heart of the Thai capital, is inviting local residents and international visitors to come together and usher in 2025 in style with a spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration!

As the sun sets on December 31st, 2024, revelers can enjoy uplifting end-of-year festivities and creative cuisine, accompanied with panoramic views of Bangkok’s twinkling lights. Within this stunning rooftop setting, couples, families and friends can savor the unique cuisine of Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, the legendary chef who blends traditional Japanese recipes with Peruvian influences.

At Nobu Bangkok’s 58th floor restaurant and terrace, the “New Year’s Eve Set Menu” features an exquisite selection of dishes such as Lobster Inaniwa Ceviche, which showcases sweet and succulent lobster in a  Peruvian ceviche style, accompanied with Japanese Inaniwa noodles; King Crab Truffle Crust, which infuses tender Taraba crab with the aroma of truffle; and Japanese Beef Foie Gras Mustard Miso, a wonderfully tender cut of A5 Japanese wagyu beef with silky-smooth foie gras, mustard and miso.

Alternatively, guests on the elegant 57th floor outdoor terrace and 60th floor Nobu Rooftop Bar will be treated to “Premium Canape & Sushi Selections” including Caviar Avocado Taco, Yellowtail Jalapeno Sashimi, Wagyu Short Ribs with Wasabi Salsa, Scallop Shiso Salsa, and chef-selected Sushi.

To add extra sparkle to the New Year’s Eve celebrations, Nobu Bangkok will invite guests to sip Champagne, fine wines and other premium beverages. Private rooms can also be booked for the ultimate intimate evening.

Nobu Bangkok’s New Year’s Eve festivities will be staged on Tuesday, December 31st, 2024, from 7:30 PM to 1:00 AM. So don’t miss out – book your place today and elevate your end-of-year celebrations in the heart of Bangkok!

For more information and reservations, please call +66 (0) 2 407 1654, email [email protected] or connect with us via these channels:

Website:   www.noburestaurants.com/bangkok
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nobubangkok
Instagram: www.instagram.com/nobu.bangkok

30 operations of Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods) 30 have been honored with the CSR-DIW Continuous Award for 2024 by the Department of Industrial Works (DIW), Ministry of Industry. This recognition underscores CP Foods’ steadfast commitment to balancing economic growth with social and environmental sustainability, ensuring that the company thrives harmoniously alongside the communities in which it operates.

CP Foods is dedicated to sustainable business practices grounded in the “Three Benefits” philosophy of the Charoen Pokphand Group, which emphasizes benefits to the nation, the people, and the company. This guiding principle is integrated into all operations, fostering a symbiotic relationship with local communities and contributing to their sustainable development. CP Foods encourages participation from all levels of its workforce across the organization to generate multifaceted benefits for society and the communities surrounding its facilities, recognizing CP Foods as al member of communities.

CP Foods’ dedication to responsible business practices is demonstrated through the consistent application of the CSR-DIW standards. These standards ensure accountability, transparency, ethical conduct, stakeholder consideration, adherence to the rule of law, respect for human rights, and the implementation of global best practices. By maintaining these high standards, CP Foods upholds its commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainable industrial operations.

The company’s ongoing projects focused on community development and environmental stewardship have led to 30 of its facilities being awarded the CSR-DIW Continuous Award for 2024. Eighteen operations have received the CSR-DIW Continuous Award for ten consecutive years, while twelve additional operations have been recognized for their sustained excellence. The award ceremony was presided over by Major General Nat Promphan, Minister of Industry, who presented the CSR-DIW plaques and certificates for the fiscal year 2567 (2024).

The CSR-DIW Continuous Award serves as a testament to CP Foods’ unwavering dedication to corporate social responsibility and sustainable industrial practices. This accolade not only honors CP Foods’ achievements but also motivates continued excellence in promoting and supporting responsible business operations that comprehensively and consistently meet industrial CSR standards.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Suchart Siengchin, President of King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the Center of Excellence in Modern Electric Vehicle (EV) Engineering Technology, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Samit Songpiriyakit, Dean of the College of Industrial Technology sent the guests a welcome message.

The primary purpose of the new Center of Excellence is to serve as a hub to foster employee growth and professional development, as well as  to provide support on research and development, along with learning and innovation relating to the trend of the EV industry in Thailand.  We have a driving ambition to support the country to step towards the future of the automotive industry, and thus become ready to embrace sustainability transition at the international level.

The project initiation emerged as a result of  the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation’s policy for manpower development that corresponds to the existing growth rate of Thailand’s EV industry. KMUTNB has responded to this policy by signing an academic cooperation agreement earlier this year with 2 companies of China: BYD Co., Ltd. and FXB Co., Ltd. We purpose to further develop modern electric vehicle technology, specifically to provide teaching and training for engineering students,  for technology personnel and technicians in line with the requirements of EV manufacturing and Automation industry. These sectors  have encounterd a critical shortage of EV skilled workers, in particular practical engineers and technicians. Thus, we aim to produce graduates with employability skills in modern EV industry. In so doing, we can stay up-to-date to changes in the automotive sector in  the digital era. 

Taking place on December 16, 2024, the official open ceremony of the Center of Excellence in Modern EV Engineering Technology was honored by Prof. Dr. Teravuti Boonyasopon, Chairman of KMUTNB Council Committee  along with Mr.Wang Yubiao, CEO of FXB and Dr. Panpermsak Arunee, the Head of Strategy Administration Division and Acting Advisor for the Development at the Office of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation (MHESI).

Based on KMUTNB’s positive vision of future technological developments, the new Center of Excellence has been founded to maximise the potential of engineering personnel and to foster the develpment of   Thailand’s EV industry to steer towards the global growth. We strive to continue to actively expand knowledge and research skills for further understanding in a range of topics in accordance with the national policy, some of which include industrial safety, automatic control, alternative energy and pollution mitigation measures to achieve environmental sustainability.