Nong Pho Dairy Cooperative Hits the Jackpot From Lisa Blackpink

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14 June 2023, 19:18

Lisa Blackpink or Lalisa Manobal has helped promote local Thai products, from stick meatballs in Burirum, the traditional Thai crown, to donning a Thai sarong when visiting Ayutthaya. She recently posted a short video of herself and her friends dancing while using a straw to drink Nong Pho pasteurised milk, with the caption “drinking milk before bed”.

Niphon Kaewjeen, a cow breeder at the Nong Pho Dairy Cooperative in Ratchburi, Moo. 10, Nhong Aor sub-district, Bang Pong district, Ratchaburi province, said that everything Lisa touches becomes popular. This leads to a sharp increase in the sales of the cooperative’s products.

According to the news report, Lisa visited a supermarket and found a chocolate milk product, the cooperative’s original product. The milk awakens nostalgic childhood memories in her.

Niphon added that his profession is a demanding one. But with true passion, those who work in the industry will be happy. He added that with the help of Lisa, many farmers have more encouragement. If people are more interested in drinking more milk, cow farmers can sell their products better.

Thongsuk Chanda, 50, the owner of Kor Kiat Farm, and Buncha Wongwattanatrakul, 26, the owner of Buncha Farm, from Ban Pong district, said they were overjoyed to see Lisa dancing while drinking Nong Pho milk as they were proud to be part of the high-quality milk producers for consumers. They added that their profession has to deal with a lot of hardship and few days off.

nong pho lisa4 — Buncha Wongwattanatrakul and Thongsuk Chanda

Both said they would like to invite Lisa to visit their farms should Lisa visit Ratchburi province. They want to show the production processes to illustrate what has to be done before the products reach the shelves.

Nongpho Ratchaburi Dairy Cooperative Ltd. (Under the Royal Patronage) was established on April 15, 1971. At present, it is a cooperative that distributes “cow milk” products received from the members of the cooperative such as UHT milk, pasteurized milk, milk tablets, and yogurt distributed in department stores, convenience store and general stores.

nong pho lisa3 — The dairy farmer’s profession has to deal with a lot of hardship and few days off.

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Vietnamese Imports Taking a Bite of China’s Durian Fervor

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14 June 2023, 17:41

vietnam durian11 — A farmer works in the Ri6 durian orchard in Chau Duc district, Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, Vietnam, on May 25, 2022. (VNA/Handout via Xinhua)

NANNING/HANOI, June 14 (Xinhua) — Standing at the Youyiguan border gate along the China-Vietnam border, one would easily lose count of the rumbling trucks transporting Vietnamese durian into China, where this thorny and pungent fruit is surging in popularity.

As the country’s largest durian-import port in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Youyiguan used to handle durians imported predominantly from Thailand. However, since gaining market access to China last year, fresh durians from Vietnam are now quickly catching up.

China’s appetite for the pricy tropical fruit is enormous. Last year, China imported 825,000 tonnes of durian, according to customs data.

Compared with fresh durians from Thailand and frozen ones from Malaysia, which used to dominate the Chinese market, the Vietnamese variety boasts higher output and lower prices and is becoming a new favorite among Chinese fruit dealers and consumers.
Zhou Xiaohuan, a resident of Nanning, capital of Guangxi, has already tried two varieties of Vietnamese durians since the start of this year.

“There are more durian options in the market, which is a good thing for us consumers,” said Zhou, praising Vietnamese durian for its flavor and lower price.

Many Chinese fruit dealers have reportedly started buying durian from Vietnam to shore up their durian imports, as they believe that the Chinese market for this exotic fruit is far from reaching saturation point.

“Vietnam has a longer durian season. By importing from both Thailand and Vietnam, we can sell durian all year round,” said Mo Jiaming, general manager of Guangxi-based fruit dealer Youxianyuan.

Guangxi TWT Supply Chain Management, a long-time trading company specializing in Thai durian, ventured into importing durian grown in Vietnam last year and has signed purchase deals with local farms with a total growing area of 3,000 hectares.

“The market demands in China are enormous, so an oversupply is never our concern,” said Wang Zhengbo, president of the company. “Some buyers even personally visited Vietnamese factories to ensure supplies, as the competition for high-quality fresh durian is fierce.”

In Vietnam, the booming export to China has fueled a price hike in durian-growing areas, prompting many farmers to switch to durian farming.

Bui Van Hai, a farmer from Phuoc An Town in the Krong Pak district of Dak Lak province, just cleared his coffee plantation on 0.34 hectares of land for planting durian trees.

“Traders are purchasing durian fruits at more than twice the price compared to last year,” he said.

Krong Pak district, the largest durian-producing area in Dak Lak, has seen its durian-planting area reach 5,000 hectares, an increase of over 2,000 hectares from last year, according to official data.

According to Vietnam’s ministry of agriculture and rural development, more than 65,000 tonnes of fresh durian fruits were exported in the first five months of 2023, up 41 percent from the total of 2022, with China buying 97 percent of Vietnam’s total durian exports. The country’s durian exports are expected to reach 1 billion U.S. dollars in 2023.

CP Foods showcases its Vision for a Sustainable Kitchen of the World at ISERPD 2023

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14 June 2023, 17:11

Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods), a leading integrated agro-industry and food business, proudly participated in the 8th International Symposium on Emerging and Re-emerging Pig Diseases (ISERPD 2023), organized by the Thai Swine Farm Veterinary Association in collaboration with the 5th International Workshop on Streptococcus suis (IWSs).

The symposium, held under the theme “Healthy Pigs, Hygienic Pork, Happy People,” served as an international academic forum that brought together esteemed experts in emerging pathogens and swine disease management. CP Foods took this opportunity to showcase its unwavering commitment to producing safe, sustainable, and high-quality food products.

During the event, CP Foods provided a comprehensive overview of its responsibilities throughout the entire food chain, presenting its innovative concept of “CP Foods Sustainable Kitchen of the World towards Net-Zero.” The company highlighted its groundbreaking approaches to production and packaging development.

At the same forum, CP Bio from CP China exhibited the innovative products developed through fermentation and green technology.

Within the framework of the SMART Process, CP Foods presented sustainable innovations in its Smart Feed-Farm-Food production process. In line with its achievements, SMART Product presented food products that utilize modern production technology, meeting the highest standards of quality. These advancements have earned CP Foods’ products recognition for their quality and safety among domestic and international consumers, consequently enhancing the company’s ability to respond promptly and accurately to market demands.

Dr.Payungsak S.tanagul, Deputy Director of Standard and Regulation at CP Foods, delivered a special speech titled “CP Foods Kitchen of the World,” emphasizing the company’s best practices in sustainability and animal farming. CP Foods’ model is built on principles of animal welfare, employing innovative technology and smart farming techniques to ensure global food production remains safe, and sustainable and upholds the Five Freedoms Principle in its animal welfare practices, guaranteeing food safety.

As an integrated agro-industry and food business, CP Foods operates in 17 countries and supplies high-quality, safe food products to over 4 billion people across more than 40 other countries. The company demonstrates its dedication to sustainability through its 2030 ‘Sustainability in Action’ strategy, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This strategy encompasses three pillars: food security, a self-sufficient society, and Balance of the Nature.

“Ensuring the quality of animal feed is a top priority for CP Foods. Our smart factories operate with a comprehensive computer system, enabling us to deliver Carbon Footprint Reduction and Carbon Footprint certified pig and chicken feed,” Dr. Payungsak explained.

CP Foods’ Smart Factory for animal feed is fully computerized, producing pig and chicken feed certified by the TGO with Carbon Footprint Reduction and Carbon Footprint labels. The factory focuses on food safety and quality control, avoiding growth stimulants and animal protein sources in the feed.

CP Foods prioritizes biosecurity and cooperates with government agencies and Thai swine producers to prevent ASF and avian influenza. The company uses advanced biosecurity systems in pig farms, implementing stringent measures like pre-entry showers for staff and visitors, and strict separation of rearing and living areas to reduce contamination risks.

CP Foods adopts Smart Farming with AI and IoT, controlling operations remotely and in real time. This approach enhances productivity, reduces disease risk, and conserves energy.

The company’s “One Health” policy ensures responsible use of antimicrobials and collaboration with stakeholders to safeguard human, animal, and environmental health. CP Foods develops healthy, antibiotic-free products like Benja Chicken and Cheeva Pork, and low-carbon certified green products.

International standards compliance, including animal welfare, food safety, occupational health, and Halal approval, is pivotal to CP Foods. The company is the first non-European producer to receive Germany’s “QS Standard Scheme for Food”.

CP Foods is dedicated to achieving Net-Zero emissions through its “Sustainable products of the World …Towards Net-Zero” initiative, which innovates in areas such as Smart Process, Smart Sourcing, Smart Production, and Smart Consumption. This commitment has earned CP Foods a place in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for eight consecutive years (2015-2022), a recognition of its performance in areas such as innovation management, human rights, health and nutrition, packaging, and data security.

Thai Cyber Police Arrest Koh Kong Boss’ Right-Hand Scammer

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14 June 2023, 14:48

scammer profiles — Profiles of scammers who utilised the 'bait-to-love' approach to entice victims by impersonating a handsome guy or woman.

The Police Cyber Taskforce (PCT) announced the arrest of Surachai, also known as Arfu Saejang, 27, from Chiang Rai on June 14, 2023. He is believed to be a stooge of the boss of a call centre scammer in Cambodia’s Koh Kong province. This fraudster is known for its ‘bait to love’ technique of faking a handsome man or woman, resulting in the loss of more than 16 million baht to victims.

Arfu was arrested on June 13, 2023 at a bunkhouse in Bang Phra sub-district in Sriracha district, Chonburi province. He was later taken to Chulalongkorn Pratunam Metropolitan Police Station in Pathumthani province for questioning and prosecution.

He is accused of “deceiving the public by pretending to be someone else, acting as a mafia, forming a criminal organisation, being involved in international criminal organizations and laundering money”.

S 950295 — Arfu was arrested on June 13, 2023.

During questioning, Arfu stated that he and his younger brother Surachit had applied via Facebook for a job as Chinese-Thai translators in Cambodia, expecting to receive 30,000 to 40,000 baht per month. However, when he arrived in Cambodia, he was taken to Koh Kong instead. Arfu said he became the Chinese-Thai translator for a person named Yiuge, where he translated orders for Thai workers. These workers work as scammers who trick people into investing in cryptocurrencies through fake applications.

Arfu claimed that after 6 months of work, he fled back to Thailand and started a family in Mae Fah Luang district, Chiang Rai province. He then traveled to Chonburi and was arrested there.

The police said that Pol. Gen. Damrongsak Kittiprapas, the national police chief, directly ordered the arrest of Arfu as the most wanted person: He is the one who teaches fraudulent call centre techniques to lure Thais. Police have been investigating the case since 2022.

Police are also warning members of the public who wish to work in neiboring countries that they must check the job description carefully to see whether or not they will be enticed to work for the call centre scammer. The police also urge the public not to fall for the tricks of the fraudsters who lure people into investing. If anyone has any leads on the fraudsters, they can contact the hotline at 1441 or Tel: 081-866-3000.

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18-year-old trainee shot 3 soldiers at firing range on Japanese army base, killing 2

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14 June 2023, 11:44

TOKYO (AP) — An 18-year-old army trainee shot three fellow soldiers at a firing range on a Japanese army base Wednesday, killing two of them, officials said.

The suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder at the scene in Gifu prefecture in central Japan, police said.

The suspect fired a rifle at other soldiers during a shooting exercise at the Hino Kihon firing range, police said. Among the three wounded is a 25-year-old soldier, police said.

According to Kyodo News, the firing range is about five kilometers northeast of JR Gifu Station.

AP23165128057312 — Japanese Self Defense Force members gather near a facility in a base firing range, following a deadly shooting in Gifu, central Japan, Wednesday, June 14, 2023. (Kyodo News via AP)

The Ground Self Defense Force, Japan’s army, confirmed that two of those wounded were later pronounced dead at a hospital.

A number of other people were believed to be participating in the training when the shooting occurred, but details are still under investigation, an army official said on condition of anonymity, citing protocol.

AP23165106956798 — This aerial photo shows a base firing range in Gifu, central Japan, Wednesday, June 14, 2023. (Kyodo News via AP)

Japan has been known for its safety, with strict gun control laws, but high-profile violence has occurred in recent years, including shootings and random knifings on subways and arson attacks, and there is growing concern about homemade guns and explosives.

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was almost hit by a pipe bomb thrown by a suspect at an election campaign venue in April.

Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated in July 2022 by an attacker using a handmade gun.

Last month, a man was arrested after he allegedly shot two police officers to death after killing two women with a knife in Nagano prefecture.

The Chef Riders Charity Dinner at Latest Recipe, Le Méridien Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok Golf Resort & Spa

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14 June 2023, 11:22

June 2023 – The “Chef Riders” will soon arrive at Le Méridien Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok Golf Resort & Spa to stage a charity dinner of sustainably-sourced cuisine in support of underprivileged children in Thailand.

On Friday 07 July 2023, this inaugural charity dinner will be hosted to raise funds in support of “Save The Children,” the global non-profit organization dedicated to raising the quality of life for young people.

In line with Marriott International’s dedication to local and sustainable sourcing, the dinner will feature ingredients from responsible Thai suppliers, including small-scale farms and fisheries.

Delectable dishes will be crafted by five visionary Chef Riders: Gaetano Palumbo, Executive Chef from Rossini’s, the Michelin-rated Italian ristorante at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok; Attapol “Chef X” Thangthong, Executive Chef at Phraya Kitchen, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse; Marco Cammarata, Executive Chef at Latest Recipe, Le Méridien Bangkok; Danilo Aiassa, Italian Chef from Favola, Le Méridien Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok Golf Resort & Spa; and Poramate Prasansak, the hotel’s Executive Chef who oversees the charity dinner’s host venue, Latest Recipe.

Together, these five culinary masters will present a fantastic five-course set menu at Latest Recipe, the signature international dining restaurant at Le Méridien Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok Golf Resort & Spa, which is located just 15 minutes’ drive from Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand’s main international gateway.

This charitable initiative forms part of Marriott International’s responsible business and social impact platform, “Serve360,” which is dedicated to doing good in every direction, as guided by the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. All proceeds from the event will be donated to Save The Children Thailand.

The Chef Riders Charity Dinner

Five-course set dinner: THB 2,500 net per person

Marriott Bonvoy members receive 1,000 points when joining this charity dinner

Friday 07 July 2023, 18:00 – 22:30 hrs.

Latest Recipe, Le Méridien Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok Golf Resort & Spa

For reservations, please call 02 118 7777 or email us at [email protected]

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Pita Is Confident In ITV Case; Anutin – Prawit Deny Being Involved

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14 June 2023, 02:26

Move Forward Party PM candidate Pita Limjaroenrat expressed confidence on Tuesday that he will survive the ITV share ownership scrutiny because he and his party have more information to fight against the allegation.

Pita was also asked about another possible move where 50 MPs could force the voting for the new PM to be deferred, citing Pita’s alleged lacking of qualifications. He said he’ll have to look into the legal details on the matter first.

Also on Tuesday, both leaders of the Bhumjai Thai Party, Anutin Charnveerakul and Gen Prawit Wongsuwan, denied that they or the party had anything to do with the alleged conspiracy to revive ITV in order to disqualify Pita.

Prawit insists the fact that his party member Ruangkrai Leekitwattana kept petitioning the Election Commission about Pita’s ITV shares had nothing to do with the party.

Meanwhile, Anutin said the case of Nik Sangsirinawin, a Bhumjai Thai MP candidate who posted in advance without naming names that one politician would face an axe due to his ITV shares, was solely an act of the individual.

“Bhumjai Thai won’t do such thing. I insist Bhumjai Thai had nothing to do with it. We won’t waste time doing such thing. We don’t punch under the belt..,” Anutin said.

Mr. Anutin also mentioned an issue that brought him into connection to Mr. Sarath Ratanavadi, Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Energy Development Public Company Limited, which owns 75% of Intouch Company. He stated that he has known Sarath for 40 years and that their friendship will never end. This isn’t about government or politics.

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Fast and Furious: A Car Flies Through the Roof of the House

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14 June 2023, 01:09

A 21-year-old man, Tanakorn, from Nong Han District, Udon Thani Province, northeastern Thailand, raced a white pickup car, flying through the roof of the house, No. 14 Moo 16, a house close to Ban Na Don Road, Nong Na Kham Subdistrict, Mueang District, Udon Thani Province, at 2:30 a.m. on June 13.

A black pickup car parked in front of the house was also damaged. Fortunately, none of the five people in the house were hurt. However, they had to relocate briefly because they were afraid the house would collapse.

The owner of the house, Mr. Panya Kaewmahawong, 69, took the police officials to examine the damage throughout the house in the morning. They assessed that the damage to the property and car was around 2,000,000 baht.

The driver’s mother agreed to fix the entire house for roughly 600,000 baht, but the black pickup car has yet to be appraised. She stated that her son is currently in the hospital being treated for a right hand fracture and a cut on the upper right arm that required 14 stitches.

A Girl and Her Blind Grandma Need the Spotlight Before Getting Help

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13 June 2023, 20:14

girl granma7 — Teacher Aum hugged her little student while the grandmother of the child smiled.

The public is directly questioning the reliability of the Thai government after the story of a 4-year-old girl who has to take care of her one-eye blind grandmother went viral. The most important question is whether the child and grandmother will receive the care they deserve if the story did not hit the spotlight.

Suthemmon Jindasri, Toei, 4, is a second-year kindergarten student from Ban Makham Thantawan School, Ta Sao Sub-district, Huai Rat District, Burirum Province. She lives with her 68-year-old grandmother, Sao Jundasri, together in a dilapidated house.

girl granma2 — The house where the little girl, Toei, lived with her grandmother

Her grandmother walked her to school with a cane on a parent meeting day on Friday, June 9. With tears in her eyes, she approached her class teacher, Aum, and asked her to pay for the grandchild’s accident insurance of 180 baht at the school. She will return it when she receives the pension.

Teacher Aum then decided to pay her a visit to Toei’s house. Seeing the girl’s living conditions, Aum recorded a video of the girl washing dishes and posted it on her TikTok account, briefly describing the girl’s living conditions. The post went viral and the girl initially received a donation of 20,000 baht.

girl granma6 — The post on social media, Tiktok (right), said that the teacher told a story of her little student.

After Toei’s story broke in the media, authorities such as the sheriff, health officers, local leaders and social workers paid a visit to the granddaughter and grandmother and brought them the necessary supplies. They also brought Grandma Sao for a check-up of her glaucoma and set a budget to repair her house. In addition, several individuals and private companies donated money for Toei’s education.

girl granma4 — Toei was washing dishes and clothes.

Toei and her grandmother told the media that they are very grateful for the help and would like to thank everyone. Although many people on social media are happy that the couple now has better living conditions, many asked the authorities and community leaders why they did not notice the couple’s plight and helped them before the story went viral. It is reported that local people were always aware of the couple’s living situation.

girl granma3 — Many officers and social workers paid a visit to the girl and her grandma.

The story became even more convoluted when Toei’s father turned to Channel 3’s news program and claimed that he worked in Rayong province and regularly sent money to his mother and daughter. He stressed that he had never abandoned his daughter and had never hoped for a donation.

girl granma5 — Public health officials took Grandma Sao for a glaucoma check-up.

However, the grandmother insisted that she had raised Toei since she was 8 days old and received no support from her son. Aum, Toei’s class teacher, said she had never known Toei’s father and had never had any contact.

ICONSIAM Celebrates PRIDE MONTH with Special Campaign “ICONSIAM Love Proudly”

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13 June 2023, 17:31

ICONSIAM celebrates Pride Month with a special campaign “ICONSIAM Love Proudly” in support of diversity and equality for the LGBTQIAN community from today to 30th June 2023.

Customers who spend a certain amount on products and services will receive a 1,000 baht SIAM GIFT CARD, which can be used to enjoy dining experiences at four famous restaurants in a beautiful setting by the Chao Phraya River, including Blue by Alain Ducasse, Fallabella Riverfront, HOBS and James Boulangerie.

Furthermore, visitors can participate in a fun activity by creating content at ICONSIAM where the area is decorated in rainbow theme at the entrance of ICONSIAM (the area connecting the BTS station and the Charoen Nakhon Hall area, M floor) and be amazed by the stunning Waterfall Alangkarn Zone, 6th Floor and enjoy the longest multimedia water features in Southeast Asia the “ICONIC Multimedia Water Features” at River Park, G Floor, plus receiving extra prizes from today to 30th June 2023.

Mrs. Suma Wongphan Executive Vice President, ICONSIAM Co., Ltd. revealed that “ICONSIAM operates with the concept of creating shared values by focusing on creating and delivering experiences beyond customer expectations. We strive to make ICONSIAM a community for all individuals and support policies that promote diversity and equality for people of all backgrounds, including gender, ethnicity, and health.

Starting with the design of ICONSIAM under the Universal Design concept, which is the design and development of infrastructure and services that take into account all people, ICONSIAM has been receiving awards for civilization every year since 2018. Recently, ICONSIAM has also received “A tourist attraction for all” at the Thailand Friendly Design Expo 2022 at the beginning of this year.

“ICONSIAM is celebrating Pride Month for the LGBTQIAN community with “ICONSIAM Love Proudly” campaign by revamping the entrance area in rainbow theme for ICONSIAM and ICS (the area connecting the BTS station and the Charoen Nakhon Hall area, M floor).

Visitors can take part by taking photos with the decorations in this special campaign and enjoy the longest multimedia water features in Southeast Asia, the “ICONIC Multimedia Water Features“, which can be viewed twice a day, daily at 7:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. In addition, visitors will be thrilled to see the stunning Waterfall Alangkarn zone on the 6th floor, daily from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM throughout June,” said Mrs. Suma.

Mrs. Suma continues “For all couple to enjoy Pride Month, ICONSIAM welcomes everyone with a special promotion. Customers who shop at ICONSIAM (including Siam Takashimaya) with a minimum purchase of 20,000 baht will receive a SIAM GIFT CARD worth 1,000 baht to be used in the next purchase of over 3,000 baht/receipt. The SIAM GIFT CARD can be used at the listed restaurants only at ICONSIAM namely Blue by Alain Ducasse, Fallabella Riverfront, HOBS and James Boulangerie.

As for ICS (opposite ICONSIAM), customers with a minimum purchase of 1,200 baht will receive a coupon discount worth 100 baht along with discount coupons from participating stores throughout June. *Ask for more conditions at the point of sale

In addition, ICONSIAM would like to invite everyone to express their love in a positive and creative way with the “ICONSIAM Love Proudly” campaign for all couples to celebrate and show their love proudly in this Pride Month by simply taking a photo together at ICONSIAM with the hashtag #ICONSIAMLOVEPROUDLY #PRIDEMONTH and post on social media to redeem a SIAM GIFT CARD worth 200 baht per couple from today to 30th June 2023 at ICONSIAM. For more information, call 1338 or www.iconsiam.com and Facebook: ICONSIAM

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