Van On Its Way To Hua Hin Crashes, Seriously Hurting American Tourists

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19 December 2023, 15:48

van american1 — A passenger van crashed into a rice harvester on the morning of December 19 on Petchaburi Road.

PHETCHABURI – A passenger van with a Bangkok licence plate collided with a rice harvesting truck with a Phetchaburi licence plate on the morning of December 19 on Petchaburi Road (Southbound) in Phetchaburi Province, seriously injuring two foreign tourists.

The rescue team from Tha Yang Hospital used cutting tools to free the two trapped American women from the wreckage at Kilometer 167-600, Moo 3, Tha Yang Subdistrict, Tha Yang District, and urgently take them to Tha Yang Hospital.

Wirawat Sangkham, 49, a resident of Pathum Thani province, the driver of the van, said he was picking up five American tourists from Bangkok’s Don Mueang airport to take them to a hotel in Hua Hin district, Prachuap Khiri Khan province. He was driving in the middle lane. When he arrived at the scene of the accident, he turned left to overtake the car in front of him. It turned out that a truck with rice combine harvester was parked on the side of the road and the sharp rice hook was sticking out of the body of the truck, causing the front of his car to hit it hard.

As a result, the occupants of the van were injured and trapped in the van

Boonchai Huabin, the driver of the truck involved, said he had driven to the side of the road to park and run errands.

Police investigated the scene and summoned both parties involved in the accident to Tha Yang Police Station for further questioning to initiate legal proceedings.

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Hino Holds “The 29th Hino Total Support Contest”

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19 December 2023, 15:00

Hino Holds “The 29th Hino Total Support Contest” ,To Improve Skills in Sales, Spare Parts and Services for Systematic Work and Operations.

Recently, Hino Motors Sales (Thailand) Ltd., was held the activity, “The 29th Hino Total Support (TS) Contest” in the year 2023, to support and leverage the excellence in the skills related to the sales, spare parts, and services at the Logistics and Training Center of Hino Motors Sales (Thailand) Ltd., located in Bang Sai District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province.

The Contest is held to measure the potentials in improving the personnel skills of Hino’s sales representatives throughout Thailand, covering theoretical and practice parts to improve skills of Hino’s sales representatives for better development, focusing on the test similar to the real-life situation in each aspect, so personnel will be able to apply skills and solve problems at work with efficiencies in order to respond and meet the customer needs.

This year, Hino is honored to have Miss Arpakorn Wongkhetkorn, Inspector-General of the Department of Skill Development, Mr. Keiichi Yoshimura, Senior Vice President and General Manager from the Automobile Business Department, Mitsui & Co., (Thailand) Ltd., Mr. Kimio Watanabe, Chief Officer Director from Hino Motors Asia Ltd., Mr. Chaiyant Nimnualphong, President of Hino Motors Manufacturing (Thailand) Ltd. and Mr. Ken Iwamoto, President of Hino Motors Sales (Thailand) Ltd., presided over the contest event and supported the Hino activities, along with business partners and alliances.

Mr. Ken Iwamoto, President of Hino Motor Sales (Thailand) Ltd., said that the Hino Contest, this year, still has main objective to improve skills and expertise of personnel in terms of sales and after sales services. All contestants must convey the messages about Hino’s good qualities to customers. Moreover, knowledge skills, capabilities, experiences, and work quality will support the customer’s businesses in terms of lowering the cost or the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO); this will be the essential point which makes customers feel good about Hino.

All contestants must convey the messages about Hino’s good qualities to customers. Every contestant is considered the “Hino” representative who promotes the representative’s potentials, builds up trust among customers and creates happiness and satisfaction towards the product standards and “Total Support” when customers receive services from Hino Centers throughout Thailand.

In the evening, there was an event of award announcement and reception party at Vayupak Convention Center, Centra Hotel by Centara, in the Government Complex, and Convention center Building, Chaeng Watthana. This year, the winners have received prize money, together with medals, and honorary flags. In addition, they could enjoy the concert by the artist, Mr. Por Annop, who created the entertaining atmosphere for all contestants and participants in the contest event. The results from the 29th Annual Hino Total Support (TS) Contest in 2023, held from November 30 – December 1, 2023, are as below.

Category: Sales

Award winner – Mr. Sittikorn Ruenkasem from Chairatchakarn Co., Ltd.

The 1st runner-up award – Mr. Wachirawit Worasutpisan from Mitsui Bussan Automotive (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

The 2nd runner-up award – Ms. Nitwara Sinphaksawas from Chairatchakarn (Bangkok) Co., Ltd. (Vibhavadi)

Consolation award – Mr. Decha Muangpradit from Chairatchakarn (Bangkok) Co., Ltd.

Category: Spare Parts

Award winner – Ms. Rapassa Thongchan from Songporn Chareon Agriculture & Machinery Co., Ltd.

The 1st runner-up award – Ms. Jaruwan Chansawang from Hino Trang Co., Ltd.

The 2nd runner-up award – Mr. Somchai Yangsoong from A Group Truck Co., Ltd.

Consolation award – Mr. Jare Suebwongdit from Newman Co., Ltd. (Kamphaengphet)

Category: Services

Award winner – Mr. Krissana Orn-thong / Mr. Theerayuth Kanchanasuwan and Mr. Kittisak Klakasikij from Hino Lee Motor Co., Ltd.

The 1st runner-up award – Mr. Patcharapong Chantarasena / Mr. Arwut Paduengnuk and Mr. Sataporn Pimsorn from Mitsui Bussan Automotive (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (Laemchabang)

The 2nd runner-up award – Mr. Ronnakrit Rakchan / Mr. Nitipon Kamjorn and Mr. Patipat Pankaew from Hino Trang Co.,Ltd.

Consolidation award – Mr. Varayus Tansuk / Mr. Anawil Khowsanit / Mr. Chantouch Bandadee and Mr. Decha Muangpradit from Chairatchakarn Co.,Ltd.

Hino Motors Sales (Thailand) Ltd. would like to congratulate contestants who won the given awards. We hope that this contest activity will improve contestants’ skills, capabilities, and potentials towards the highest level, and create satisfaction among customers. Everyone is considered the main force to support customers and Hino’s businesses for the mobility of happiness. Hino’s commercial vehicles are ready to deliver smiles and happiness throughout the country.

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CPF Malaysia Secures Top Honors at Malaysia Livestock Industry Awards 2023

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19 December 2023, 14:34

CPF Malaysia Secures Top Honors at Malaysia Livestock Industry Awards 2023, Elevating the Country’s Industry Standards

CPF Malaysia, a global investment subsidiary of Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited, recently garnered two prestigious accolades at the Malaysia Livestock Industry Awards 2023: the “Outstanding Breeder Farm” award and the “Most Innovative Breeder Farm” award.

These awards highlight CPF Malaysia’s dedication to elevating standards in the livestock industry, and its commitment to improving consumer quality of life by ensuring the availability of innovative, high-quality food products in Malaysia.

Montree Srihamontree, President for Agro-Industrial Business at CPF Malaysia, expressed the company’s pride in these achievements. He emphasized the significance of these awards in reinforcing their commitment to food security for Malaysian consumers, in line with the “3 Benefits to Sustainability” principle of the Charoen Pokphand Group. This approach prioritizes the benefits to the countries they operate in, the public, and the company, respectively.

The “Outstanding Broiler Chicken Farm” award was given to PK Agro-Industrial Products (M) Sdn. Bhd. for their commitment to animal welfare and producing high-quality, safe, and traceable meat products. This recognition highlights their responsibility towards all stakeholders, including consumers, farmers, communities, and the environment.

The “Outstanding Innovation in Pork Product Processing Process” award recognized excellence in pork production processes, integrating modern technology and innovations for improved efficiency and food safety. This includes employing digital technology for product traceability, enhancing consumer confidence.

CPF Malaysia is dedicated to sustainable business practices, aiming to provide quality, nutritious food that benefits the physical and mental health of Malaysian consumers. This contributes to food security and a better quality of life under their vision of being the sustainable “Kitchen of a the world.”

The Malaysia Livestock Industry Awards 2023, organized by the Department of Livestock Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sustainability, is a significant event in Malaysia, celebrating outstanding achievements in the livestock sector. The award covers 15 categories, including innovation, development, commercial success, and best practices, contributing to the sustainable growth and international reputation of Malaysia’s livestock industry.

Earthquake Kills At Least 127 People In Gansu And Qinghai

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19 December 2023, 14:18

China Earthquake — A vehicle is partially covered by a collapsed building in the aftermath of an earthquake in Dahejia village of Jishishan county in northwestern China's Gansu province Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. (Chinatopix via AP)

BEIJING (AP) — An overnight earthquake killed at least 127 people in a cold and mountainous region in northwestern China, the country’s state media reported Tuesday.

Search and rescue operations were underway in Gansu and neighboring Qinghai provinces. The earthquake left more than 500 people injured, severely damaged houses and roads, and knocked out power and communication lines, according to media reports.

The magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck near the boundary between the two provinces at a relatively shallow depth of 10 kilometers (six miles) just before midnight on Monday, the China Earthquake Networks Center said. The U.S. Geological Survey measured the magnitude at 5.9.

AP23353134099981 — Residents gather near a bonfire for warmth in freezing conditions in the aftermath of an earthquake in Kangdiao village of Jishishan county in northwestern China’s Gansu province Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. (Chinatopix via AP)

State broadcaster CCTV said 113 were confirmed dead in Gansu and another 536 injured in the province. Fourteen others were killed and 198 injured in Qinghai, in an area north of the epicenter, according to the People’s Daily, the Communist Party’s official mouthpiece.

The earthquake was felt in much of the surrounding area, including Lanzhou, the Gansu provincial capital, about 100 kilometers (60 miles) northeast of the epicenter. Photos and videos posted by a student at Lanzhou University showed students hastily leaving a dormitory building and standing outside with long down jackets over their pajamas.

“The earthquake was too intense,” said Wang Xi, the student who posted the images. “My legs went weak, especially when we ran downstairs from the dormitory.”

The quake struck in Gansu’s Jishishan county, about 5 kilometers (3 miles) from the provincial boundary with Qinghai. The epicenter was about 1,300 kilometers (800 miles) southwest of Beijing, the Chinese capital. There were nine aftershocks by 10 a.m., about 10 hours after the initial earthquake, the largest one registering a magnitude of 4.1, a Gansu official said.

AP23353070964333 — Rescuers prepare for operation in the aftermath of an earthquake in Chenjia Village in Jishishan Bao’an, Dongxiang, Sala Autonomous County of Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Gansu Province, Dec. 19, 2023. . (Ma Xiping/Xinhua via AP)

The remote and mountainous area is home to several predominantly Muslim ethnic groups and near some Tibetan communities. Geographically, it is in the center of China, though the area is commonly referred to as the northwest, as it is at the northwestern edge of China’s more populated plains.

Tents, folding beds and quilts were being sent to the disaster area, state broadcaster CCTV said. It quoted Chinese leader Xi Jinping as calling for an all-out search and rescue effort to minimize the casualties. The overnight low in the area was minus 15 to minus 9 degrees Celsius (5 to 16 degrees Fahrenheit), the China Meteorological Administration said.

At least 4,000 firefighters, soldiers and police officers were dispatched in the rescue effort, and the People’s Liberation Army Western Theatre set up a command post to direct its work.

Han, the Gansu spokesperson, said the rescue work was proceeding in an orderly manner and asked people to avoid going to the quake-hit areas to prevent traffic jams that could hinder the effort.

AP23353134072567 — Rescuers work on the rubble of a house that collapsed in the earthquake in Kangdiao village of Jishishan county in northwestern China’s Gansu province Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Chinatopix via AP)

A video posted by the Ministry of Emergency Management showed emergency workers in orange uniforms using rods to try to move heavy pieces of what looked like concrete debris at night. Other nighttime videos distributed by state media showed workers lifting out a victim and helping a slightly stumbling person to walk in an area covered with light snow.

Middle school student Ma Shijun ran out of his dormitory barefoot without even putting on a coat, according to a Xinhua report. It said the strong tremors left his hands a bit numb, and that teachers quickly organized the students on the playground.

CCTV reported that there was damage to water and electricity lines, as well as transportation and communications infrastructure.

AP23353056745365 — Students gather outdoor after evacuating from their dormitories at the Lanzhou University Yuzhong campus in Lanzhou in northwestern China’s Gansu province Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, after an earthquake hit the area. (Wang Xi via AP)

Earthquakes are somewhat common in the mountainous area of western China that rises up to form the eastern edge of the Tibetan plateau.

Last year in September, at least 74 people were reported killed in a 6.8 magnitude earthquake that shook China’s southwestern province of Sichuan, triggering landslides and shaking buildings in the provincial capital of Chengdu, where 21 million residents were under a COVID-19 lockdown.

China’s deadliest earthquake in recent years was a 7.9 magnitude quake in 2008 that killed nearly 90,000 people in Sichuan. The tremor devastated towns, schools and rural communities outside Chengdu, leading to a years-long effort to rebuild with more resistant materials.

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Associated Press researchers Wanqing Chen and Yu Bing contributed.

How Dating Apps/Dating Website Can Lower Self-esteem

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19 December 2023, 09:20

The increasing use of dating apps/dating websites has been associated with a decline in self-esteem according to the psychologist study. Bangkok Matching often emphasized that before loving someone else, individuals must first learn to love themselves correctly.

The key to this self-love is having “self-esteem,” defined as having self-respect, accepting oneself in various aspects, recognizing one’s self-worth, and being confident in one’s abilities. Self-esteem encompasses self-respect, decision-making in life and relationships, and serves as a cornerstone for a healthy mental state, predicting success in life through one’s worldview, thinking, and perception.

Individuals with high self-esteem are perceived as confident and capable in various aspects of life. They handle work responsibilities well, manage their relationships effectively, and exude confidence in their abilities.

This confidence shields them from becoming subservient to toxic relationships. This is because individuals with high self-esteem possess the potential for positive thinking, decisive actions, and a proactive approach to life, increasing their likelihood of success compared to those lacking self-respect or confidence in their abilities.

In a research article focusing on the attitudes of the millennial generation in Thailand using dating apps/dating websites conducted by Thammasat University, it was found that some people used dating apps to boost their confidence and fulfill emotional needs.

Bangkok Matching observed that individuals often turn to dating apps to enhance their self-esteem. When initiating conversations and starting relationships through these dating apps, individuals experience a boost in confidence, similar to a self-rating mechanism.

However, tying one’s confidence to the use of dating apps can have consequences. As individuals gain confidence through these dating platforms, it can also be diminished. This is particularly true in apps where people make rapid judgments based on profile pictures or engage in brief conversations.

Some individuals become engrossed in conversations, assuming that the other person is genuinely interested and confident about the connection, only to find them disappearing without a trace. Such experiences lead to waiting, confusion, and ultimately a sense of loss, contributing to self-doubt and a decline in self-esteem.

Main Reasons Online Dating Apps/Dating Websites could Lower Self-esteem:

Continuous External Judgment: The primary reason for a decline in self-esteem is the constant external judgment individuals face when using dating apps. The initial decision to engage with someone is often based on external appearances – profile pictures, introductory videos, and written bios. People make rapid judgments, deciding whether someone is interesting or worth pursuing within seconds. Knowing that one is continuously subjected to such evaluations from a large group can lead individuals to reshape themselves, unintentionally projecting an image that may not align with their true selves.
Comparisons with Others: Even if there were no external judgments, the nature of dating apps encourages constant comparison with others. Seeing attractive profiles or those seemingly leading interesting lives can make individuals feel inadequate. The act of swiping left or right based on these comparisons may lead individuals to question their own worth and position in the dating pool. Comparing oneself to others in the dating app environment can generate negative emotions, contributing to stress, self-doubt, and a diminished sense of self.
Neglecting Self-care for Love: The convenience of dating apps allows individuals to spend extensive amounts of time searching for love. This pursuit may lead them to neglect self-care and well-being. Believing that their profile is acceptable and attractive enough, individuals may forego personal development and self-improvement. The continuous search for external validation through the dating apps might make individuals forget the importance of self-love and personal growth, as genuine love may find its way without the need for constant app-driven searching.
Impact of Rejection: Experiencing rejection, whether it be through lack of responses or being blocked after initiating contact, can significantly impact self-esteem. Receiving little to no feedback from others on the dating apps, or being rejected even before a conversation begins, can lead to negative self-perceptions. The repetitiveness of rejection can instill feelings of inadequacy, and individuals may start to blame themselves, thinking they are not good enough or appealing to the people they are interested in.

In conclusion, while dating apps/dating websites offer a convenient way to connect with potential partners, individuals should be mindful of their impact on self-esteem. Continuous external judgments, comparisons with others, neglecting self-care for the sake of love, and the potential for rejection can contribute to a decline in self-esteem. Balancing the use of dating apps with a focus on self-love, personal growth, and genuine connections can help individuals maintain a healthy sense of self-worth and confidence

Dangers Arising from Low Self-esteem

Persistently lacking self-esteem is akin to a prolonged illness left untreated, leading to almost irreparable consequences. Bangkok Matching has compiled information on the detrimental effects of relying on others to bolster one’s self-esteem, transforming individuals into those lacking self-confidence, often without self-awareness. The three main underlying causes are outlined as follows:

Falling into the grip of anxiety disorders or depression and experiencing emotional instability. The absence of self-esteem is analogous to losing the central core in one’s psyche, potentially giving rise to various adverse effects. This can begin with a lack of confidence in communication, dressing, and living with others, as the fear of making mistakes or facing rejection prevails, resulting in heightened stress and anxiety.
Feeling socially disconnected or unwilling to engage in social activities due to the loss of self-confidence. Social interaction, viewed as establishing relationships with those around us, becomes daunting when one has lost confidence. Opening up to new experiences becomes intimidating, as the fear of non-acceptance and the inability to connect with others prevents the initiation of healthy relationships.
A pervasive sense of wrongdoing, indicating severe self-doubt. Individuals with low self-esteem often lack the confidence to express their opinions, assuming their thoughts are incorrect. This can make them vulnerable to exploitation by those with ill intentions or lead them into toxic relationships where they are easily manipulated, controlled, and abused.

Bangkok Matching emphasizes the significance of this issue, underscoring that dating apps serve a purpose beyond mere enjoyment and excitement. While the thrill of meeting new people persists, the company warns of potential psychological dangers for those with sensitive mental states.

Bangkok Matching, a high-end matchmaking service, reiterates the importance of safeguarding one’s mental well-being, self-confidence, self-respect, and self-love. Rejections are a part of life, similar to job hunting, and should not erode one’s confidence.

Therefore, for those using dating apps, the advice is to establish a strong foundation, preventing oneself from being treated as an easily expendable plaything and ensuring that rejections on the dating apps do not undermine self-confidence or self-respect.

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https://ethesisarchive.library.tu.ac.th/thesis/2017/TU_2017_5902115012_7895_6986.pdf

https://nyctherapy.com/therapists-nyc-blog/depression-and-the-modern-loneliness-of-online-dating/#:~:text=Common%20Signs%20of%20Dating%20App%20Depression&text=Dating%20apps%20can%20trigger%20depressive,to%20psychological%20and%20emotional%20distress.

https://www.novanthealth.org/healthy-headlines/surviving-the-swipe-how-dating-apps-can-shatter-your-self-image

15 Suspected Drug Smugglers Killed In Clash With Thai Soldiers Near Myanmar Border

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18 December 2023, 23:47

Thailand Drugs — About 2 million methamphetamine tablets seized in a northern Thai border town near Myanmar after a shootout with Thai soldiers, Thai officials said on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. (Office Of The Narcotics Control Board via AP)

BANGKOK (AP) — Fifteen suspected drug smugglers were killed and about 2 million methamphetamine tablets seized in northern Thailand near the Myanmar border after a shootout with Thai soldiers, Thai officials said.

The clash, which occurred Saturday night, came after the local army received a tip that there would be smuggling activity near the border in Chiang Rai province, said Phanurat Lukboon, acting secretary-general of the Office of the Narcotics Control Board.

Officers found a group of about 20 people carrying backpacks in the area, Phanurat said on Sunday. After the officers identified themselves and asked to inspect the bags, the group began shooting at them, he added.

The clash lasted around 15 minutes and the Thai officers were all safe, Phanurat said while on a visit to the site where the incident occurred. He thanked the officers for their help in “preventing these awful things from entering our country and destroying our youth.”

AP23352249231320 — Bags containing methamphetamine pills are displayed during a news conference in Chiang Rai province, Thailand. (Office Of The Narcotics Control Board via AP)

Seventeen backpacks made from fertilizer sacks were found with the suspected smugglers and more than 2 million methamphetamine pills were inside the bags, officials said.

No arrests were made and officials were still working to identify the 15 people killed in the clash and the origin of the drugs, according to the Office of the Narcotics Control Board.

On Wednesday, Thailand announced it had seized 50 million methamphetamine tablets in the western province of Kanchanaburi, also near the Myanmar border. It was said to be a record haul of the drug in the country.

Myanmar has historically been Southeast Asia’s main drug production area in part because of lax security measures in border areas where minority ethnic groups have long been fighting for greater autonomy. Some of the powerful ethnic armed groups there have been heavily involved in narcotics production for decades.

A 2021 military takeover in Myanmar that unseated the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi triggered armed resistance nationwide, further destabilizing the country and contributing to an increase in its drug production.

Last week, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime said in its “Southeast Asia Opium Survey 2023” that Myanmar has topped Afghanistan to become the world’s biggest opium producer.

The U.N. drug agency’s June 2023 report on synthetic drugs in East and Southeast Asia warned that the huge trade in methamphetamine and other illegal drugs shows no signs of slowing down.

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Kuroyanagi’s “Totto-Chan” Memoir Earns Guinness Record

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18 December 2023, 19:41

TOKYO – Japanese TV personality Tetsuko Kuroyanagi’s popular childhood memoir “Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window” is the most published autobiography penned by a single author, Guinness World Records said Monday.

As of the end of September, over 25.1 million copies in total have been published worldwide, with the book translated in over 20 languages and selling over 8 million copies in Japan alone, according to the world-record recognizing authority and Japanese publisher Kodansha Ltd.

“I am glad that readers overseas appear to have embraced it as well,” Kuroyanagi said through Kodansha.

toto chan2 — TV personality Tetsuko Kuroyanagi poses with her childhood memoir “Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window” and a Guinness World Records certificate. (Photo courtesy of Kodansha Ltd. via Kyodo)

The best-selling book was first published in 1981, and a sequel issued in October has already surpassed the half-million mark. An animated movie of the original book, depicting her unconventional school life during the period around World War II, hit screens across Japan on Dec. 8.

Guinness World Records has also recognized her TV show “Tetsuko no Heya” (Tetsuko’s Room) as having the most TV talk show episodes hosted by the same presenter.

Somtam Ranks in the Top Order of Grab Thailand 2023

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18 December 2023, 17:08

BANGKOK – Grab Thailand launched “My Food and Grocery Trend 2023,” which studied the behaviours of users in six countries in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, for ordering food and purchasing products in their daily lives.

In Thailand, the menus that users liked to order the most throughout the year were papaya salad with crab and fermented fish (Somtam Pu Pla Ra), with total orders this year reaching more than 4.4 million dishes, while black coffee was the most ordered drink, with total orders reaching more than 4.6 million cups. During the New Year, the five best-selling menu items are pizza, mala, fried chicken, sandwiches, and burgers.

In addition, there is a significant movement in Thailand, which is the Omni Commerce trend (Omnicommerce). Consumers are increasingly using food ordering apps to connect with their lifestyle outside the home, with orders from both the pick-up feature at the store and eat-in increasing more than 23 times in the first half of 2023, while in-store pick-up increased more than 140% in the second quarter of this year compared to the fourth quarter of the previous year.

The top 5 best-selling items ordered throughout the year are eggs, drinking water, fresh vegetables, milk, and ice. Over the past year, more than 10 million eggs and over 9 million bottles of drinking water were sold via GrabMart.

“The year 2023 is expected to see a significant change in the behaviour of delivery platform users.” In a more concrete approach, we are seeing customers combine their living outside their houses with their shopping habits via platforms. “As a result, platform providers have been forced to adapt and develop services in order to respond to changing behaviours and contexts,” stated Ms. Chansuda Thananitayaudom, Executive Vice President, Commercial and Marketing Division, Grab Thailand.

Dot Property Southeast Asia Awards 2023 Celebrates 46 Winners

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18 December 2023, 16:39

Dot Property Southeast Asia Awards 2023 celebrates the foremost developers, projects and agencies leading the region’s real estate industry this year.

46 winners from across Southeast Asia were honored at Dot Property Southeast Asia Awards 2023
Asset Wise PCL (Thailand) was named Developer of the Year 2023
Project of the Year 2023 went to Le Pont Residences from RLC Residences (Philippines)

The Dot Property Southeast Asia Awards recognized 46 winners from across the region with leading developers Asset Wise, Capitaland and Asset World Corporation among those to be honored.

Celebrations took place at the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chaophraya River as real estate industry leaders came together to commend the best of the best in what is the industry’s most anticipated awards event of the year. As well as the award presentations the event saw musical performances and a magnificent riverside firework show to crown another dynamic year for the industry.

The Southeast Asia real estate market currently faces challenges in the face of the global economic environment and tightening access to finance, however the winners at this eighth annual Dot Property Southeast Asia Awards were celebrated in recognition of their resilience and adaptability to both the evolving needs of home seekers and the surrounding market conditions.

“Property developers are having to place real focus on the end users’ demands who have a clear idea of what they want regardless of if they’re searching for a city condominium, suburban housing or luxury villas in the resort destinations,” Adam Sutcliffe, Dot Property Director of Events and International Markets, states. “This year’s Dot Property Southeast Asia Awards winners have shown the ability to understand home seekers and create new and exciting projects and services that align with what the market is asking for.”

The prestigious Developer of the Year title was awarded to Thai developer Asset Wise PCL. New-launched condominium projects, such as Modiz Avantgarde and Kave Town Island have demonstrated a mastery of Bangkok’s competitive affordable condominium market. The company launched 15 projects this year at almost 30 billion baht value, an increase of 183% year on year.

“Winning Developer of the Year Southeast Asia 2023 is an achievement we are extremely proud of. This is validation of our vision and focus on delivering great quality homes at reasonable prices for the Thailand market” Kromchet Vipanpong, Chief Executive Officer at Asset Wise PCL, stated. “This award also symbolizes the hard work and dedication of everyone at Asset Wise who has contributed to our continued success.”

Elsewhere Singapore continued to go from strength to strength in terms of luxury urban design, with a notable winner in the form of Marina One Residences by M+S Residential Pte (Singapore), winner of Best Luxury Condominium Architectural Design, whilst Capitaland (Singapore) took home the prize of Best Developer Luxury Condominiums. Winners from Malaysia included Guocoland with Best Integrated Developer and Gamuda Land with Best Sustainable Developer whilst other winners represented Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam and the Philippines.

Developer of The Year Southeast Asia 2023
Asset Wise PCL (Thailand)
Project of the Year Southeast Asia 2023
Le Pont Residences by RLC Residences (Philippines)
Dot Property Southeast Asia Awards 2023 developer winners

Developers from Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines were honored at the Dot Property Southeast Asia Awards 2023. Impressive performances from Botanica Luxury Phuket (Thailand) and Anchan Villas (Thailand) saw them repeat winners this year whilst RLC Residences (Philippines) and DOJILAND (Vietnam) also returned to collect accolades at this year’s event.

Best Affordable Housing Developer – PHirst Park Homes Inc (Philippines)
Best Luxury Villa Developer – Botanica Luxury Phuket Co.,Ltd (Thailand)
Best Developer Ultra Luxury Housing – Hongkong Land and Property Perfect PCL (Thailand)
Best Developer Luxury Living – Anchan Villas (Thailand)
Best Developer Luxury Condominium – Capitaland (Singapore)
Best Integrated Developer – Guocoland (Malaysia)
Best Sustainable Developer – Gamuda Land (Malaysia)
Best Mixed Use Developer – Prince Real Estate Group (Cambodia)
Best Developer Affordable Villas – Sawasdee Pool Vill Co., Ltd (Thailand)
Best Boutique Villa Developer – Wallaya Villas Development Co., Ltd (Thailand)
Best Developer Mid Range Resort Housing – 109 Real Estate (2555) Co., Ltd (Thailand)
Best Lifestyle Developer – RLC Residences (Philippines)
Best Innovative Developer – Elite Manor Co.,Ltd (Thailand)
Best Developer Affordable Residential Condominium – SM Development Corporation (Philippines)
Best Developer Residential Architectural Design – The Ozone Group Phuket Co., Ltd (Thailand)
Best Developer Boutique Villa Design – MP Ville Co., Ltd (Thailand)
Best Luxury Residential Developer – DOJILAND (Vietnam)

Dot Property Southeast Asia Awards 2023 project winners

A number of standout projects were recognized at the Dot Property Southeast Asia Awards 2023. One of the most notable winners was the new Kingbridge Tower (Thailand) winner of Best Iconic Urban Development.

Best Luxury Mixed Use Development – The Empire by Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (Thailand)
Best Urban Masterplan Design – 2 Fifth Avenue by Avaland Bhd (Malaysia)
Best Luxury Urban Residences – Newport Residences by City Development (Singapore)
Best Luxury Integrated Development – Cannighill Piers by City Development and Capitaland (Singapore)
Best Development Interior Design – The Ozone Residences by The Ozone Phuket Co., Ltd (Thailand)
Best Design Boutique Residences – The Menara Hill Luxury Villas Phuket by MP Ville Co., Ltd (Thailand)
Best Luxury Condominium Architectural Design – Marina One Residences by M+S Residential Pte (Singapore)
Best Luxury Residence Iconic Design – Golden Crown Hai Phong by DOJILAND (Vietnam)
Best Boutique Villa Development – La Felice Villa Hua Hin by PNP Real Estate Co., Ltd (Thailand)
Best Luxury Office Development – Kronos Office Building by Phaibul Enterprises Co., Ltd (Thailand)
Best Boutique Housing Development – Nova Real Estate Pranburi by Nova Real Estate Co., Ltd (Thailand)
Best New Launch Villa Development – Alisa Pool Villa by Alisa Estate Co., Ltd (Thailand)
Best Mid Range Villa Development – Zensiri Midtown Villas by ESS Development (Thailand)
Best Development Affordable Condominium – Zeal Residences by SM Development Corporation (Philippines)
Best Development Waterfront Condominium – Sands Residences by SM Development Corporation (Philippines)
Best Mixed Use Development – Ice Tower by SM Development Corporation (Philippines)
Best Iconic Urban Development – KingBridge Tower by KingBridge Tower Co., Ltd (Thailand)
Best Luxury Condominium Development – Le Pont Residences by RLC Residences (Philippines)
Best Luxury Villa Resort Design – Eden Hill by Khanthasia Co., Ltd
Best Villa Architectural Design – Thipurai Luxury Pool Villas by Thipurai Group Hua Hin Co.,Ltd (Thailand)
Best High End Lifestyle Condominium Development – Mantawi Residences by RLC Residences (Philippines)

Agency Excellence Awards 2023

Real estate agencies continue to be a vital link between property buyers and sellers while also providing other indispensable services that support a vibrant property sector. Celebrating their work is another aspect that makes the Dot Property Southeast Asia Awards unique. A total of six companies were named in this category. Among the agents, Property Lim Brothers (Singapore) took home the inaugural Agency Excellence Award for Real Estate Content and Innovation.

Zupreme C&C (Thailand) Ltd (Thailand)
Home in Phuket Co., Ltd (Thailand)
DKRA Vega – A member of DKRA Group (Vietnam)
Amber International Realty Co., Ltd (Thailand)
CMP Group (Regional)
Agency Excellence Award: Real Estate Content and Innovation 2023
PropertyLimBrothers (Singapore)

The Dot Property Southeast Asia Awards 2023 would like to thank Savills for their continued service as official Awards Consultants. A special mention also goes to official venue partner Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chaophraya River and VIP Transportation provider Mercedes-Benz Primus Autohaus for their continued support.

The Dot Property Awards 2024 are now open for entries. For more details on how you can take part, please email [email protected]

“The PARQ” Delivers Nutrient-Rich Plant Vitamins from Food Waste

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18 December 2023, 16:31

“The PARQ” Delivers Nutrient-Rich Plant Vitamins from Food Waste to the Office of the Royal Development Projects Board, Furthering Sustainability in Alignment with Royal Initiatives.

Exploring the value of “food waste” as a valuable resource: The PARQ implements an advanced waste management system within its Mixed-use development, aligned with the Concept of “Life Well Balanced.” As the first project in Thailand that has set a remarkable precedent by achieving the LEED Gold® version 4 certification, the latest international standard for green buildings, and the WELL certified™ core gold standard, a pinnacle in global health standards for real estate.

The PARQ contributes a ton of nutrient-rich plant vitamins produced from waste processing machine within its buildings to the Office of the Royal Development Projects Board (RDPB). This initiative strives to cultivate sustainability, facilitate the exchange of ideas on environmental preservation, create public benefits and reduce food waste.

Mr. Kamolnai Chaixanien, Executive Director of TCC Assets Thailand Co. Ltd. and an executive at The PARQ, expressed, “At The PARQ, we are committed to promoting sustainability and environmental friendliness. We aim to foster a shared commitment among our tenants and partners, encouraging collective action. Through extensive research and testing, we have developed a strategy to efficiently manage resources while minimizing the environmental footprint associated with building operations.”

“The PARQ places a strong emphasis on integrating an efficient waste management system from the design stage, dedicating sustainable spaces for this purpose. With a firm commitment to effective waste management within the project, we have chosen OKLIN’s high-quality food waste disposal machine. This advanced system can digest a wide variety of food waste, including watery substances and large pieces of food, as well as items in the biodegradable packaging category and tissue paper. Notably, the machine eliminates the need for grinding, blending, or chopping, and significantly reduces carbon dioxide emissions, contributing further to environmental preservation,” stated Ms. Nutthakarn Klovuthi-anun, Managing Director of Oaklin Company (Thailand).

Mrs. Suporn Treenarin, Secretary-General of the Royal Development Projects Board, stated, “The Office of the RDPB is delighted to serve as the intermediary for receiving the
high-quality nourishing plant vitamins transformed from food waste. These vitamins will be distributed for use in the Royal Development Study Centre and other forthcoming projects under the royal initiatives.”

The PARQ has been utilizing the OKLIN machine in food waste management since its opening in 2020 The project successfully eliminated around 25 tons of food waste, thereby reducing the release of methane gas equivalent to approximately 65 standard cooking gas tanks. Additionally, the initiative resulted in a reduction of more than 62 tons of CO2e, equivalent to planting over 3,600 teak trees instead of contributing to the Carbon Footprint if the waste were sent to a landfill.

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