CP Foods Secures Top Prize in 2023 DTN Smart Labeling Contest

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28 February 2024, 17:41

Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods), a leading integrated agriculture and food company, continues its commitment to designing and developing sustainable packaging in response to customer requirements and evolving trading regulations.

The company’s packaging team representatives have clinched the first prize in the DTN Smart Labeling Contest 2023, organized by the Ministry of Commerce’s Department of International Trade Negotiations.

This prestigious award recognizes CP Foods for its innovative packaging and labeling solution, showcasing a smart label prototype that harnesses Augmented Reality (AR) technology.

This groundbreaking approach seamlessly integrates digital and physical elements, creating a unique marketing tool to foster broader consumer engagement.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, Phumtham Wechayachai, bestowed honors upon CP Foods’ Packaging Design Team from CPF Food Research and Development Center, including Worayod Sukcham and Pornpimon Tapaneyapong, for their project that not only utilizes sustainable packaging materials but also incorporates modern technology. Operating under the theme “Good food delivers good feelings to consumers,” their project employs smart labels to enhance the overall consumer experience.

CP Foods remains dedicated to enhancing food security and places significant emphasis on the thoughtful design and development of its food product packaging and labeling. This commitment is integral to the company’s broader strategy of ensuring consumer confidence in product quality and safety, providing nutritious food sourced responsibly through sustainable production processes.

The DTN Smart Labeling Contest 2023 aims to enhance the capabilities of Thai entrepreneurs in the field of smart labeling, cultivating a new generation of product packaging designers adept at adapting to changing regulations and practices in international trade. The initiative particularly focuses on equipping businesses to navigate the competitive landscapes of global markets, with an emphasis on preparedness for trading conditions in the United Kingdom and the European Union.

Patek Philippe and Cortina Watch open new Bangkok boutique

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28 February 2024, 16:49

Patek Philippe opens its first standalone boutique in Bangkok with Cortina Watch, expanding their partnership across Southeast Asia.

BANGKOK – A longstanding and treasured partnership between the last family-owned Genevan watch manufacturer, Patek Philippe, and Cortina Watch culminated in the first Patek Philippe boutique in Southeast Asia managed by the retailer in 2009.

With a shared vision of bringing the finest timepieces with over 180 years of brand expertise and philosophy to horological connoisseurs across the region, Patek Philippe and Cortina Watch have opened its newest boutique in Bangkok, Thailand, in February 2024.

An architectural beauty inspired by timeless elegance

Located on the ground floor of Central Embassy in the vibrant heart of Bangkok’s rich cultural district, the boutique boasts an impressive 108 square meters of space with an elegant and contemporary design.

The store features a brand new façade concept with grooved stone exterior walls that contrast against the textured decorative panels and leather-clad walls that are part of the showcase windows. The main doors feature engraved glass over which the brand’s logo and Calatrava Cross symbols are set on a grooved metal panel.

Every detail of the boutique is carefully curated to transport guests into a universe of exceptional timekeeping, enriched by Patek Philippe’s history and tradition. Upon stepping through its expansive doors, guests can view some of the world’s finest timepieces in the main watch gallery. Within the boutique, gentle hues of beige and shades of brown create an inviting ambiance, where time is suspended and tradition is honoured.

Guests can explore the displays of Patek Philippe timepieces housed within the boutique’s showcases, or simply relax in various designated areas. Laser-cut screens that feature the brand’s emblematic Calatrava cross motif offer additional privacy for customer conversations.

Finally, a VIP room located right at the back of the boutique provides complete privacy. A small library of books dedicated to watchmaking, including the Patek Philippe Authorized Biography, have been carefully curated for browsing.

The right side of the boutique offers a bar set-up where guests can enjoy a refreshing drink and discuss haute horlogerie with likeminded enthusiasts. This lounge ambiance encourages guests to unwind and speak with Cortina Watch’s retail specialists to learn more about Patek Philippe’s watchmaking savoir faire.

A unique artwork

Finally, a unique feature of this boutique is a triptych artwork that is inspired by an exceptional creation by Patek Philippe – the Peacock Ref. 1627M Cloisonné Enamel Dome Table Clock. The Manufacture’s Dome Table Clocks are prized for their rarity, with only a few pieces produced each year.

Each clock is unique in design and are never replicated again. The panels of each clock, including the hemispherical dome cover, are decorated using various Rare Handcrafts practiced by Patek Philippe, with a particular highlight on enamelling. Each clock is the work of a single artisan, who has the skill to bring its own unique design to life.

The Peacock Ref. 1627M features the elegant and regal creature in different poses across three panels. A green and a blue peacock are perched on the branches of a maple before a bright blue sky in opposite panels; in another, its train is fully spread in display.

The dial and dome of the clock features a detailed depiction of its covert feathers and eyespot in a patterned design. These artistic depictions are crafted using the traditional technique of cloisonné enameling, a process that takes a single enamel artist days and even weeks to complete.

The triptych of the Ref. 1627M magnifies the design of the Dome Clock so that guests can admire the beautiful artwork in the lounge area of the boutique. The blue and green peacocks, native to India and Southeast Asia respectively, symbolise fortune, kindness, patience, and compassion among other qualities in Asian culture.

A trusting and favourable partnership for over five decades

“Since the first Cortina Watch Boutique opened at Erawan Bangkok in 2004, and more recently followed by the Central Embassy expansion in 2017, Patek Philippe has been our key partner for nearly twenty years. It is a brand that rouses our heartfelt dedication and attention. This dedication reflects our enduring commitment to delivering the highest level of service to collectors and enthusiasts in Thailand. We take immense pride in the creation of this boutique, designed to deliver unparalleled experiences for watch enthusiasts in Thailand,” says Mr. Krist Chatikaratana, Managing Director of Cortina Watch Thailand.

“The opening of the new boutique with Cortina Watch Thailand is a testament to the strong and longstanding friendship between Patek Philippe & Cortina Watch. We are very grateful to our Thai clients and, we look forward to our next plan in the near future that will further strengthen our relationship with both Cortina Watch and our clients in Thailand”, says Mr. Thierry Stern, President of Patek Philippe.

Patek Philippe and Cortina Watch have been close partners since 1972. What started as a personal friendship between Mr. Anthony Lim, the founder of Cortina Watch, and Mr. Henri Stern in 1956, evolved into a powerful professional alliance that has steadily grown over the last 52 years. Today, Cortina Watch manages eight boutiques across Southeast and East Asia, in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, and now Thailand.

AIS Introduces Open API with International Standards Endorsed by GSMA

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28 February 2024, 16:47

AIS, the leader in Cognitive Tech-co and telecommunications services in Thailand, has unveiled its Open Application Programming Interface (Open API) adhering to international standards, designed according to the CAMARA Open API standards, and certified by GSMA.

This move aims to simplify accessing and utilizing telecommunications services and various capabilities from network service providers, empowering app developers, solution providers, and businesses to innovate and seize opportunities more rapidly.

The AIS Open API comprises 11 sets of APIs that can enhance the capabilities of applications, including APIs for user authentication validation, such as Silent Network Authentication APIs for verifying users’ phone numbers (Number Verify) and checking users’ SIM card swaps (SIM Swap) using trusted information from network service providers’ system.

These APIs aid in verifying users’ identities for various applications and preventing cyber fraud, which is increasingly prevalent. These APIs have been fully developed and tested, already deployed in commercial digital applications, and are ready to serve business customers and organizations.

Mr. Phupa Akavipat, Acting Chief Enterprise Business Officer, AIS, stated, “AIS recognizes the importance and benefits of enabling developers to access services and capabilities of telecommunications service providers, which will support and expedite the development of secure application and digital service with seamless user experience.

Prioritizing the security of digital service users will positively impact the overall economy. Standardizing APIs is crucial, and collaborating with GSMA and designing according to CAMARA Open API standards will help application developers enhance and deploy services more quickly across operator networks, enabling them to work more efficiently, reducing development complexity for developers working with service providers, and fostering digital application innovation for the future.”

Henry Calvert, Head of Networks, GSMA, added, “GSMA welcomes and supports AIS in developing Open APIs to create great new digital services for mobile customers. We believe this platform will play a key role in supporting organizational developers, especially in Thailand and Southeast Asia, in accessing diverse capabilities and innovations of telecommunications networks. Through the GSMA Open Gateway initiative and interoperable APIs the mobile industry can help developers rapidly develop new services and applications, enhancing security and efficiency, for online customers.”

In this initiative, AIS will accelerate market development through API usage collaboration with app developers and solution providers, fostering partnerships to work together, supporting necessary technical aspects and fostering ideas to create innovation. Exploring ways to utilize these APIs with various digital products and creating new Use Cases represents a new opportunity for partners from businesses, app developers, and solution providers to collaborate to accelerate development for mutual business, economic, and societal benefits.

This time, AIS has introduced one of partner customers already working together on AIS Open API, IPification, a solution provider that verifies identities using IP Address technology and phone numbers to prevent digital system fraud on a global scale. With a customer base including both financial industry and OTT giants like Alibaba and others, totaling more than 3.5 billion users worldwide, this service will elevate mobile transaction security, allowing user identity verification through the Number Verify API without traditional OTP, offering convenient, secure, and near-instantaneous verification, enhancing customer experiences, increasing sales opportunities, or digital transactions for businesses significantly.

“AIS Open API – For those interested in AIS Open API services, you can contact the AIS Business team immediately. In addition to the mentioned services, there are also services tailored for businesses of all sizes. Interested parties can find more information at AIS website or contact the sales team responsible for your organization.” added Mr. Phupa Akavipat

MOC Expands Boy’s Love to Girl’s Love Partnerships To Boost Export

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28 February 2024, 16:18

girlslove2 — Freen and Becky, the Girl's Love series' actresses and "The Loyal Pin" creators, will work together with the Ministry of Commerce to choose Thai products for the series.

BANGKOK – The Ministry of Commerce (MOC) expands its reach to Girl’s Love to promote local community products for global export.

Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai announced via social media (X) that the ministry has partnered with Idol Factory, a producer of the Girl’s Love (GL) series, to promote Thai products in the global market.

He explained that following the success of the Boy’s Love series such as “KinnPorsche The Series”, this collaboration is another step forward for the Ministry of Commerce in its efforts to promote Thai products from the local community in the global market.

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The signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Intent (MOI) on “Promoting Thai Products and Services to the Global Market through Girl’s Love (GL) Series” between the Ministry of Commerce and Idol Factory Co., Ltd. #MOCxIDF took place at the Ministry of Commerce on February 28, 2024.

Rebecca Patricia Armstrong (Becky) and Sarocha Chankimha (Freen), rising stars from the GL series “GAP The Series”, the first Thai GL series from Idol Factory which achieved great success and won the Popular Vote Award from Nine Entertain Awards 2023, attended the press conference. The two actresses are also starring in the new series “Pin Phak” or “The Loyal Pin,” which has generated a lot of buzz among fans of Freen-Becky both in Thailand and abroad.

theloyalpin4 — Rebecca Patricia Armstrong (Becky) and Sarocha Chankimha (Freen) attend the MOCxIDF press conference at the Ministry of Commerce on February 28, 2024.

“Freen and Becky are internationally renowned actresses for the Girl’s Love series. As a result, we are certain that featuring Thai items and services in the Pin Phak series will help elevate Thai community products to the global stage and generate money for people. This will help create around 2 billion in value for Thailand’s economy,” said Commerce Minister Phumtham.

Earlier, the Ministry of Commerce collaborated with Be On Cloud – BOC, a producer of world-class BL series, to launch a major project for 2024 with the series “Shine”. The project stars popular BL actors Mile Phakphum Romsaithong and Apo Nattawin Wattanagitiphat.

This project will promote Thai products, services, tourism, and culture by incorporating them seamlessly into the BL series. This will allow consumers to learn about, recognize, and increase their consumption of Thai products and services following the lead of Thai series in the future.

boyslove2 — BL actors Mile Phakphum Romsaithong and Apo Nattawin Wattanagitiphat attend the MOC X BOC news conference to promote Thai products in both home and international markets at the Ministry of Commerce on January 31, 2024.

According to the Department of International Trade Promotion, the Thai movie and series sector and related industries will generate 8,000 million baht in exports by 2023. In 2024, it will likely reach 10,000 million baht, particularly in the Y-movie and Y-series, which are expected to expand in value from 1,000 million baht to 2,000 million baht as a result of the Ministry of Commerce’s proactive cooperation with the private sector.

MSDHS and AIS Collaborate to Build Cyber-Savvy Citizens.

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28 February 2024, 15:34

Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS), in collaboration with AIS and partners including the Department of Mental Health, Ministry of Public Health, and King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, is taking a sustainable approach to address cybersecurity challenges.

They’re doing this by equipping both MSDHS personnel and the general public of all ages with digital intelligence skills through “Aunjai Cyber Syllabus” to MSDHS personnel and Thai People of all ages.

This initiative aims to empower Thais to become responsible digital citizens who can navigate online environments accurately and securely. By increasing awareness and understanding of cyber threats, the project seeks to elevate the digital wellness of the Thai people, ensuring they can stay informed and protected online.

Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Social Development and Human Security stated that Cybercrimes poses a significant threat, causing substantial harm to society. Addressing this urgent issue requires collaboration across all sectors. The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS), committed to improving the quality of life and security for Thai citizens, actively fosters cooperation to equip the public with essential digital skills for safe online interaction.

“ This collaboration with AIS see the “Aunjai Cyber Syllabus” being delivered to over 11,000 MSDHS personnel, enhancing their digital skills and preparing them to share this knowledge with the public. Ultimately, this initiative aims to empower everyone to use the internet safely and avoid online threats,” he said.

Mr. Somchai Lertsutiwong, Chief Executive Officer of AIS, explained that AIS, as a leading digital service provider, goes beyond building a robust infrastructure for Thailand. We are committed to sustainable development, and that includes prioritising the elevation of digital skills for Thais. We firmly believe that empowering individuals with knowledge is the key to combating cyber threats effectively.

We have developed learning programs like the “Aunjai Cyber Syllabus” to empower Thais with crucial digital skills. Its core content revolves around the 4Ps:

Practice: Developing responsible and proficient digital technology use.
Personality: Safeguarding online privacy and protecting personal information.
Protection: Understanding and mitigating cyber threats to ensure online safety.
Participation: Fostering respectful and responsible communication and behavior online.

Through collaborations with diverse public and private partners, the “Aunjai Cyber Syllabus” has expanded its reach, benefiting educators, students, and the public. To date, over 320,000 Thai citizens have accessed and benefitted from this valuable learning program.

We’re proud to announce another significant collaboration with a key government agency dedicated to improving people’s lives and security: the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS).

“This collaboration is another significant partnership with a government agency that plays a crucial role in improving people’s lives and security: the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security. This partnership sees us delivering the “Aunjai Cyber Syllabus” to MSDHS personnel. By equipping them with essential digital skills and cybersecurity knowledge, they can then effectively disseminate this information to the Thai public.” concluded Mr. Somchai.

Our collaborative effort ensures the “Aunjai Cyber Syllabus” content is meticulously adjusted to meet the essential digital citizen skills of each learner group. For example, the course specifically incorporates enhanced knowledge of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) for organizational workforces, exceeding the content offered in the public course.

Learners can access the ” Aunjai Cyber Syllabus” course at www.learndiaunjaicyber.ais.co.th, the “Aunjai CYBER” application, www.m-society.go.th, www.dop.go.th, and the Gold by DOP application.

Chinese Man Caught with 3 kg of Heroin in Baby Powder Bottles

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28 February 2024, 13:58

Some of the 3,000 grammes of heroin were concealed in two baby powder bottles.

SUVARNABHUMI – Pol. Lt. Gen. Phanurat Lakboon, Secretary-General of the Office of the Narcotics Control Board, revealed on Wednesday the arrest of a Chinese national, 29, with 3,000 grammes of heroin at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The suspect was attempting to smuggle the drugs into Australia before he was arrested by officers from the Airport Interdiction Task Force (AITF), a collaboration between Customs, the Narcotics Suppression Bureau (NSB), the Airport Security Police (ASP) and the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB).

Pol. Lt. Gen. Phanurat said that on February 22, 2024, ONCB officers stationed in China (Beijing ONCB Beijing) received intelligence about a person suspected of smuggling drugs from Thailand to Australia. The AITF unit investigated the information and found that the suspect was scheduled to travel on February 26, 2024, from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Melbourne, Australia.

As the time of the flight approached, the AITF officers spotted a man who matched the intelligence report and identified themselves as ONCB officers to request a search. During the search, 3,000 grammes of heroin were found, divided into powder form concealed in two baby powder bottles and in stick form hidden in six books, all packed in a suitcase.

The officers arrested the suspect and charged him with “attempting to illicitly export a Type 1 narcotic (heroin) from the Kingdom of Thailand” and “illicitly possessing a Type 1 narcotic (heroin) for the purpose of trafficking and impairing national security” under the Narcotics Act B.E. 2021. The Chinese national will be transferred to the Narcotics Suppression Bureau (NSB) for further legal action.

Pol. Lt. Gen. Phanurat said that according to ONCB statistics, the AITF has successfully intercepted and seized 85 cases of drug exports to Australia since 1 October 2022 to date, seizing a total of 116.116 kg of crystal methamphetamine and 116.147 kg of heroin.

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Ghibli “Cat Bus” Electric Vehicles Unveiled at Central Japan Park

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28 February 2024, 12:19

NAGOYA – Low-speed electric vehicles modeled after the Cat Bus from Studio Ghibli’s anime film “My Neighbor Totoro” were unveiled Tuesday by the prefectural government and are set to run in a central Japan park housing the “Ghibli Park” theme park.

Visitors will be able to ride the vehicles in the Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park in Nagakute, Aichi Prefecture, starting March 16. The roughly 10-minute route will take passengers through a section of the grounds inaccessible to pedestrians.

The prefectural park, built at a former World Expo venue, is home to multiple attractions comprising the Ghibli Park theme park, which recreates the worlds portrayed in the internationally renowned studio’s animated works.

The vehicle can carry up to five passengers. Five of the low-speed automobiles will service the park.

Hoping to evoke the charm of the magical character from the 1988 hit movie, the vehicles feature a front design shaped like the cat’s face, complete with illuminating eyes, and seats upholstered with a fur-like material.

Passengers will receive a commemorative card illustrated by the film’s director, Hayao Miyazaki.

His eldest son, Goro Miyazaki, a film director at the studio who supervised the construction of Ghibli Park, said he hopes visitors will take to the vehicles.

Ghibli Park1 — A theme park in central Japan featuring the films of Studio Ghibli on Wednesday unveiled its latest attraction based on the animations “Howl’s Moving Castle” and “Kiki’s Delivery Service.” (Kyodo)

Tickets cost 1,000 yen ($6.70) for adults and 500 yen for children from 4 years old to elementary school age.

The theme park in central Japan featuring the films of Studio Ghibli on Wednesday unveiled its latest attraction based on the animations “Howl’s Moving Castle” and “Kiki’s Delivery Service.”

Visitors will be able to purchase baked goods, including cannoli, at a replica of the bakery that protagonist Kiki, from her namesake film, works at. They will also get to venture inside Howl’s castle, which a few times an hour emits smoke and has parts of it that move.

Additionally, guests will have the opportunity to ride a carousel starring motifs from the studio’s films, while a flying machine inspired by a traveling fair will be available for children.

Ghibli Park2 — A theme park in central Japan featuring the films of Studio Ghibli on Wednesday unveiled its latest attraction based on the animations “Howl’s Moving Castle” and “Kiki’s Delivery Service.” (Kyodo)

Israel Is Ready To Pause Its War in Gaza During Ramadan if a Hostage Deal Is Reached, Biden Says

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27 February 2024, 17:48

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel would be willing to pause its war on Hamas in Gaza during the upcoming Muslim fasting month of Ramadan if a deal is reached to release some of the hostages held by the militants, President Joe Biden said in comments released Tuesday.

There was no immediate Israeli reaction to Biden’s comments on an emerging framework deal, brokered by the United States, Egypt and Qatar, under which Hamas would free some of the dozens of hostages it holds in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners and a six-week halt in fighting. During the temporary pause, negotiations would continue over the release of the remaining hostages and additional Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.

A Hamas official played down any sense of progress, saying the group wouldn’t soften its demands.

The start of Ramadan, which falls around March 10, is seen as an unofficial deadline for a cease-fire deal. The month is a time of heightened religious observance and dawn-to-dusk fasting for hundreds of millions of Muslims around the world. Israeli-Palestinian tensions have flared in the past during the holy month.

Biden said Monday that he hopes a cease-fire deal could take effect by next week.

AP24057667538524 — People walk past a graffiti calling for the return of the hostages kidnapped during the Oct. 7 Hamas cross-border attack in Israel, in Kfar Saba, Israel, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

“Ramadan’s coming up and there has been an agreement by the Israelis that they would not engage in activities during Ramadan as well, in order to give us time to get all the hostages out,” Biden said in an appearance on NBC’s “Late Night With Seth Meyers.”

At the same time, Biden did not call for an end to the war, which was triggered by the deadly Hamas attack on southern Israel on Oct. 7, when militants killed 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and abducted roughly 250 people, according to Israeli authorities.

Biden, who has shown staunch support for Israel throughout the war, left open the door to an eventual Israeli ground offensive in the city of Rafah in southern Gaza, on the border with Egypt, where more than half of the enclave’s 2.3 million people have fled under Israeli evacuation orders.

The prospect of an invasion of Rafah has prompted global alarm over the fate of Gaza civilians trapped there. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said a ground operation in Rafah is an inevitable component of Israel’s strategy for crushing Hamas. This week, the military submitted for Cabinet approval operational plans for the offensive, as well as evacuation plans for civilians there.

Biden said he believes Israel has slowed its bombardment of Rafah.

AP24057545950990 — Palestinians bury a four-year-old Abdul Rahman Muamm, killed in the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip, during his funeral in Khan Younis, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Hatem Ali)

“They have to and they have made a commitment to me that they’re going to see to it that there’s an ability to evacuate significant portions of Rafah before they go and take out the remainder Hamas,” he said. “But it’s a process.”

Hamas official Ahmad Abdel-Hadi indicated that optimism on a deal was premature.

“The resistance is not interested in giving up any of its demands, and what is proposed does not meet what it had requested,” he told the Pan-Arab TV channel Al Mayadeen.

Hamas has previously demanded that Israel end the war as part of any deal, which Netanyahu called “delusional.”

Israel’s devastating air, sea and ground campaign in Gaza has killed more than 29,700 people, most of them women and children, according to the Health Ministry in Hamas-run Gaza, which does not distinguish between fighters and noncombatants in its count.

The fighting has obliterated large swaths of the urban landscape, displaced 80% of the battered enclave’s population and triggered a humanitarian crisis that has left a quarter of the population starving, according to the United Nations, and sparked concerns of imminent famine.

The first and only deal in the war, in late November, brought about the release of about 100 hostages — mostly women, children and foreign nationals — in exchange for about 240 Palestinians imprisoned by Israel, as well as a brief halt in the fighting.

Roughly 130 hostages remain in Gaza, but Israel says about a quarter of them are dead.

Negotiations were still underway Tuesday in Qatar to hammer out the deal’s details. A senior official from Egypt has said the draft cease-fire deal includes the release of up to 40 women and older hostages in return for up to 300 Palestinian prisoners — mostly women, minors and older people.

The official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the negotiations, said the proposed six-week pause in fighting would include allowing hundreds of trucks to bring desperately needed aid into Gaza every day, including to the hard-hit north.

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Tatler Thailand Launches Tatler GMT for The First Time in Thailand

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27 February 2024, 17:20

Tatler Thailand Launches Tatler GMT for The First Time, Fostering the Luxury Watch Community in Thailand

BANGKOK – Tatler Thailand, the leading luxury media and platform under Tatler Asia, is set to launch Tatler GMT for the first time in Thailand, introducing a premier content and community platform tailored for watch enthusiasts and collectors. This historic debut is accompanied by a significant achievement as Tatler Asia unveils its partnership with luxury Swiss watch publisher GMT (Great Magazine of Timepieces).

Established in the year 2000, this Swiss media and premium watch platform serves as the official media partner for the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. Tatler GMT aims to showcase the best of watchmaking, reinforcing its commitment to excellence in horology.

This collaboration not only underscores Tatler Asia’s dedication to the world of fine timepieces but also establishes it as the exclusive media partner in Asia to collaborate with GMT, marking a groundbreaking achievement.

Tatler GMT Thailand is scheduled to officially launch in Thailand in collaboration with Siam Paragon, the leading shopping destination and ‘Luxury Watch Destination’ in Thailand, and UOB Privilege Banking, creating a Luxury Watch Community to reinforce its leadership in the realms of Luxury Destination and Money-Can’t-Buy Experiences. The event is set to take place on 1 March 2024, at Hall of Mirrors, Siam Paragon.

Alongside the launch, the inaugural edition of Tatler GMT magazine in Thailand will be unveiled. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the Watch Guru, Watch Collector, and Watch Enthusiasts in the watch industry, engaging in the panel discussion on the topic ‘Watch is not just a Watch.’ Mr. Suebwong Kaewthiparat, Editor in Chief of Tatler GMT Thailand, will lead the Panel Discussion, and there will be a showcase of rare pieces with captivating displays, representing the craftsmanship and innovation in watchmaking.

Thailand’s Luxury Watch Community Elevated by Tatler GMT

Tatler GMT’s digital content will be seamlessly integrated into the watch sub-vertical on tatlerasia.com, offering a comprehensive resource for enthusiasts to explore. Meanwhile, the print edition will be released quarterly across various markets, with the Thai edition set to captivate readers with its blend of insightful articles, interviews, and stunning visuals.

In addition to the launch event, Tatler GMT Thailand invites watch enthusiasts to join its luxury watch community on LINE OpenChat, where members can connect, share insights, and stay updated on the latest trends in the world of watches.

“We are thrilled to bring Tatler GMT to Thailand in partnership with GMT, offering a unique platform for watch collectors and enthusiasts to indulge their passion and connect with the luxury watch community in Thailand,” said Apinya Dolan, Managing Director at Tatler Asia (Thailand). “With Tatler GMT, we aim to elevate the watch community in Thailand by providing unparalleled access to premium content and exclusive events.”

Join Tatler GMT on March 1, 2024, at Siam Paragon for an unforgettable launch event, and be part of Thailand’s premier luxury watch community. Join Tatler GMT Thailand LINE OpenChat for event registration.

For more information, please visit tatlerasia.com Follow Tatler Thailand Instagram (@tatlerth) and Tatler Thailand Facebook, to stay tuned for more updates and exclusive insights into our upcoming launch events.

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Thai Woman Detained As Taiwanese Murder Gang Fled to Cambodia

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27 February 2024, 16:18

taiwan suvarn14 — Miss Piyanuch, 23, a native of Sa Kaeo province, was arrested first in Poipet and taken to Sa Kaeo Immigration Police. She is then transported to Suvarnabhumi Airport Police Station for questioning.

BANGKOK – Pol. Gen. Thanee Chuwong, deputy commissioner-general of the Royal Thai Police, briefed on Tuesday the investigative progress in the case of a Taiwanese man, Mr. Shih Mou Chiang, who was murdered and whose body was dumped in an abandoned store in the Suvarnabhumi area of Samut Prakan Province, saying that the Cambodian police have already arrested one of five suspects in Poi Pet, Cambodia.

Miss Piyanuch, 23, a native of Sa Kaeo province, was arrested first in Poipet and taken to the Suvarnabhumi Airport Police Station for questioning. She is the tenant of the house in Soi Lat Pla Khao, as well as the owner of the red Mazda car in which Mr. Shih’s body was transported to be abandoned within the Suvarnabhumi area.

According to Pol. Lt. Gen. Jirasan Kaewsaengaek, commander of Police Region 1, the murder took place in a village in Soi Lat Pla Khao, Lat Phrao district, Bangkok on February 25. Police now know the identities of all five suspects, four of whom are Taiwanese men and one Thai woman, and have applied for an arrest warrant for the suspects and coordinated with Cambodian police to track them down.

The remaining four accused are Taiwanese: Hau, Peng-Yuan, 43 years old; Wang, Hung-Teng, 42 years old; Chou, Yu-Fan, 24 years old; Lin, Kuang-Yuan, 36 years old; three of these people are reported to be hiding in Cambodia, while another has gone to Taiwan. The police are now working with Taiwanese officials to locate him.

“Although the murder was a violent crime committed by foreigners against each other in Thailand, the Thai police will speed up the investigation and bring the perpetrators to justice,” Pol. Gen. Thanee stated on February 27.

Mr. Shih Mou Chiang, 44, a Taiwanese national had fled an arrest warrant from Taiwan on accusations of robbery and possession of firearms before fleeing and hiding in Thailand until his death.

The police have identified three main motives for the murder: Illegal business, drug problems and relationship problems within the group.

taiwan suvarn12 — The police inspected the abandoned store in the Suvarnabhumi area of Samut Prakan Province, where the Taiwanese body was found on February 25, 2024.

An important witness in this case is a cab driver who made a connection between the suspects. The two suspects had hailed the cab to pick them up at the entrance of Soi Phus-Charoon at Phatthanakan Road 3. There, the suspects had parked their red Mazda after disposing of the body before hailing a cab back to the house where the murder took place.

This information is consistent with the testimony of villagers who said that a cab arrived around 8:00 a.m. on February 25 and two Chinese men got out of the car and went to the house where the crime took place to make preparations once again before fleeing.

They hired a van from Sa Kaeo province, which picked up the five suspects and took them back to the Khlong Luek border crossing to leave the country.

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