At A Glance

Dusit Thani Bangkok, the flagship hotel of Thailand-based global hospitality company Dusit International, has announced that after 48 years, the hotel will cease operations on April 16, 2018, as the location is being turned into a mixed-use development project that is slated for completion in 2022. 
Founded by Thanpuying Chanut Piyaoui and opened on February 27, 1970, Dusit Thani Bangkok was once the city’s tallest edifice and largest hotel, being a new landmark.
“Dusit Thani Bangkok is an icon made everlasting through all those who share its history, and we are sincerely grateful to everyone over the years who has made the hotel a resounding success,” said Sukanya Janchoo, general manager of the hotel. 
“The special series of events and promotions we are introducing have been specially designed to thank our guests, staff and stakeholders for their loyal support, as well as commemorate the hotel’s rich heritage, which will be carried over into our exciting new chapter to come. The Dusit Thani legend will continue.”
A mixed-use development project will take shape on the location, to be built in partnership with Central Pattana, and the new Dusit Thani Bangkok will form part of the project. 
In keeping with the original Dusit Thani, many of the original hotel’s trees will be incorporated in the new build, as will its distinctive, handcrafted teakwood decor, historical ornaments, and the property’s famous spire. 
In preparation for construction of the new hotel, the development will start on land adjacent to Dusit Thani Bangkok, next to Rama IV Road, which currently houses derelict buildings. The new hotel is expected to be complete in 2022, followed by the rest of the project by 2024.
Promotions and special packages are on offer.

Promotion for Big C cardholders

Big C has launched a promotion whereby holders of its credit cards will earn 1 point for every baht they spend. 
Big C privileged customers can collect points for up to Bt500 for immediate discounts, or they can exchange points for premium products such as washing machines, rice cookers, sets of kitchen utensils and more at all major Big C stores.
Those registering now for a Big C card immediately earn a 2,000-point bonus. Online registration is available at www.bigcbigcard.com/register, or people can contact the client service counter at any Big C branch.

Institute of Directors names new chairman

The board of the Thai Institute of Directors (IOD) has appointed Prasan Chuaphanich as its new chairman, succeeding Krirk-krai Jeerapaet, whose term expired. 
The board also named Werasak Kowsurat and Potjanee Tanavaranit as vice chairmen.
At the annual IOD members’ meeting in late May, members appointed Potjanee, Kitipong Urapeepatanapong, and Charamporn Jotikasthira as IOD board members, succeeding Krirk-krai, Chatchai Virametheekul, and Surapon Nitikraipot, whose terms had expired. 
Prasan is former president of the Federation of Accounting Professions under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King. He currently holds several positions in various organisations. 
He is a member of the Private Sector Collective Action Coalition against Corruption Certification Committee, an expert member of the General Insurance Fund under the Ministry of Finance, an independent director and chairman of the audit committee of Siam Commercial Bank, and an independent director and member of the audit committee of PTT Global Chemical.

Thai Meiji moves into skincare 

A Meiji group company, Thai Meiji Pharmaceutical mainly specialized in manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceutical products in Thailand has recently commenced to be involved in skincare cosmetics for the first time and started marketing the products in Thailand.
Thai Meiji Pharmaceutical Co Ltd was founded in Thailand in November 1979 as a pharmaceutical business subsidiary of the former Meiji Seika Kaisha, Ltd. and has been celebrating its 38th year in this year.
Managing director Akiyoshi Nakazato said that taking advantage of state-of-the-art Japanese technology, the company has been manufacturing from the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) to the finished products however, in view of rapid economic development in other Asean countries including Thailand aiming to further grow its business operation, the company started to handle and market consumer healthcare products as its new business.
Thai Meiji Pharmaceutical will be strengthening its operational activity in Thailand as the country is an important area in the Asean countries; the company will continuously supply products under the theme of “make life lively” that people can enjoy their healthy life.

CPF showcases food safety at Korea's Thai Festival 2017: Unique Thai Experience in Seoul 

Kim Sung Ju, Executive Chairman of CPK Foods System Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of CP Merchandising Co., Ltd. in South Korea said CKP showcases a world-class standard of high quality foods from Thailand under “CP brand” this weekend at the 3rd "Thai Festival 2017: Unique Thai Experience in Seoul" to be held at Cheonggyecheon Canal park in Seoul, during July 1-2, 2017. 

"This is the second time that CKP has joined this event to let Korean people and tourists in Seoul experience Thai-taste menus with international food safety standard production," Kim said. 

Established since 2004, CKP has offering high quality, safe and world-class food products under "CP brand" as a "No.1 food brand from Thailand" in South Korea through several distribution channels including leading department stores, namely EARTH, Lotte Mart, Cosco, HomePlus, etc. 

CP products are widely known among Korean people such as CP Shrimp Wonton - one of CP's product champions, CP Mexican Wing - one of the most favorite products sold in Korea and CP Flamin' Chicken - one of our best selling products in Costco Department Store not only in South Korea but also in EU countries such as UK, France, Spain.