InVent joins Series A round for points app ChomCHOB
InVent joins Series A round for points app ChomCHOBMr Narongpon (left) and Mr Nout say ChomCHOB will expand across the region to serve the growing population of the digital economy. InVent, a corporate venture capital arm of InTouch Holdings Plc, has joined the 50-million-baht Series A funding of ChomCHOB, a points exchange platform, saying the platform has untapped market potential with customers seeking to optimise their points. Founded in 2015, the ChomCHOB app lets people combine credit card points and member card points to become ChomCHOB points, which can be exchanged for goods and services provided by participating businesses. "We see ChomCHOB as the first points loyalty revolution with over 2 million user downloads," said Narongpon Boonsongpaisan, head of InVent. "It transforms the silo-based loyalty points to increase point liquidity in loyalty schemes by allowing customers to earn and redeem points freely across different rewards programmes.
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October 15, 2020 23:37 UTC
DC, KTBST launch B2.5bn hotel equity trust
DC, KTBST launch B2.5bn hotel equity trustMr Kaplan (left) and Mr Thitiphat (right) with Supakit Eimsamank, senior vice-president of Destination Capital. Destination Capital (DC) and KTB Securities Thailand (KTBST) have joined forces to launch the DESCAP 1 Private Equity Trust for hotel and resort acquisition in Thailand, with a project investment value of 2.5 billion baht. DESCAP 1 Private Equity Trust is the first major investment in Thailand's hotel and resort sector since the Covid-19 outbreak. The private equity trust distribution will be held from Oct 26 to Nov 12. Asset acquisition under DESCAP Private Equity Trust 1 is expected to begin next month.
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October 15, 2020 23:29 UTC
Intarat appointed interim International Weightlifting Federation chief
Maj Gen Intarat Yodbangtoey addresses a press conference recently. Intarat has been appointed interim president of the world weightlifting governing body. Thailand's Maj Gen Intarat Yodbangtoey has taken over as interim president of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) after Ursula Papandrea of the United States was removed from the post in a boardroom putsch. "According to the IWF Constitution & By-Laws, ... the 1st Vice President [Major General Intarat Yodbangtoey] automatically fulfils the President's functions in case of vacancy." Thailand is one of the three nations banned from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games because of its doping record.
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October 15, 2020 23:26 UTC
Dialogue vital to find peace
Dialogue vital to find peaceWith the declaration of the state of emergency, the confrontation between Prayut Chan-o-cha and the anti-dictatorship activists has overwhelmingly intensified, and once again the country has plunged into division. The Prayut government needs to handle the situation carefully, or the confrontation may well turn violent. After all, they must bear in mind that the Oct 14 rally was peaceful and the protest leaders were unarmed. On the contrary, it's the state authorities that acted in a suspicious way when many people, wearing yellow shirts branding themselves as royalists, infiltrated the crowds. This decree, which stipulates the special powers of state authorities, ie five-day detention, infringes upon people's rights and freedoms, a condition that will fuel anger -- and contention will surge.
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October 15, 2020 23:15 UTC
Too many lives being lost at train crossings
They shared an old post about illegal crossings, as explained in 2014 by the state enterprise's PR team. It's surprising how the number of illegal crossings has increased over the years. We are told 87% of collisions occur at illegal crossings. Most illegal crossings are developed from old, small local routes, used by locals. Imagine if we still have the problem of illegal crossings when the high-speed train service scheduled to open in 2025 is built launches.
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October 15, 2020 23:15 UTC
Loss of protest leaders 'critical'
(Photo by Arnun Chonmahatrakool)The anti-government rally on Wednesday reflects structural conflicts in society while the anti-government movement is expected to weaken now several protest leaders have been arrested, an academic said. We will have to continue living with it as long as the constitution is not recognised by all stakeholders," Mr Yutthaporn said. He predicted the anti-government movement will weaken now police have arrested several protest leaders after the government declared a state of emergency in Bangkok earlier on Thursday to disperse the protest outside Government House. Without the protest leaders, the movement will become increasingly emasculated, Mr Yutthaporn said. "The Oct 14 rally may have drawn a large crowd, but without their leaders, it is impossible for the group to make any further strategically important moves," Mr Yutthaporn said.
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October 15, 2020 23:03 UTC
Cops seek motorcade pair | Bangkok Post: learning
The court granted the warrants following a request by Dusit police over an incident about 5.30pm on Wednesday on Phitsanulok Road. On that day, the royal motorcade of Her Majesty the Queen passed along the road, which was cordoned off by security officers to stop protesters. However, many protesters got through, and many were seen flashing the three-finger salute as her motorcade passed. Meanwhile, protest leaders Arnon Nampa and Prasit Khrutharoj were arrested in Bangkok and sent to Chiang Mai, where the provincial court issued arrest warrants for them. Before he was arrested, Mr Arnon accused the police of using questionable tactics by leading the Queen's motorcade into the protest area.
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October 15, 2020 22:52 UTC
UP ON THE ROOF: INTRODUCING THE SPRING
UP ON THE ROOF: INTRODUCING THE SPRING/SUMMER 2021 MICHAEL KORS COLLECTIONNEW YORK, October 15, 2020—Urban nature was the theme of Michael Kors’ Spring/Summer 2021 Collection, which debuted this morning at 9 AM (NY time) on MichaelKors-Collection.com and the brand’s social media channels. “I designed this season with more thought and more intent than anything I've ever done,” said Michael Kors. The documentary, titled Up on the Roof, brings viewers inside Michael’s inspiration and his process for the season. Narrated by designer Michael Kors, the film explores the spirit of New York City, the strength of its people and the endless possibilities the city provides. The show was filmed at a New York Restoration Project garden on Anderson Avenue in the Highbridge neighborhood of Bronx, New York.
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October 15, 2020 03:11 UTC
'Emily in Paris': the myth of 'la vie en rose' lives on
'Emily in Paris': the myth of 'la vie en rose' lives on'Emily in Paris' has been accused of recycling tired cliches of the French capitalPARIS - Love it, hate it or love to hate it: the smash-hit Netflix series "Emily in Paris", which perpetuates long-held fantasies about the City of Light involving berets and pleasure-loving Frenchies, leaves no one indifferent. It is a sugarcoated reality that irritates Lindsey Tramuta, an American writer who has lived in Paris for 15 years. Criticised too for magnifying the French-US culture clash, "Emily in Paris" has nevertheless found success in recycling the decades-old cliches and Netflix is entirely at ease with that. "If Emily had come to your city and not 'in Paris', what would the big cliches of the series be?," it joked on Twitter. "We often forget that Americans see Paris as a type of Disneyland -- Emily takes a selfie with a pain au chocolat," says the former model.
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October 15, 2020 02:26 UTC
Police clear protest as emergency decree bans gatherings
(Photo by Nutthawat Wicheanbut)The government banned gatherings of five or more people and the publication of news or online messages that could harm national security early on Thursday under an emergency decree to end Bangkok street protests. Shortly after the emergency decree took affect, riot police advanced behind shields on protesters who had camped outside Government House. At least three of the protest leaders were arrested, Thai Lawyers for Human Rights said. Thai Lawyers for Human Rights said that three protest leaders had been arrested. It named them as Parit Chirawat, human rights lawyer Arnon Nampha and Panupong Jadnok.
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October 15, 2020 01:14 UTC
We will never surrender ... say both sides
The anti-government protesters began gathering on Wednesday morning at Democracy Monument on Ratchadamnoen Avenue. Many flash a three-finger salute as they surround Democracy Monument before setting off for Government House. As anti-government demonstrators occupied a section of Ratchadamdoen Avenue on one side of the Democracy Monument, people wearing yellow shirts massed on the opposite side. Yellow-clad people and anti-government protesters clash near Democracy Monument where both sides had gathered. If I can say something to the anti-government groups, I want them to stop attacking the highest institution," he said.
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October 14, 2020 23:16 UTC
A rare win for quarry locals
A rare win for quarry localsA recent ruling by the Supreme Administrative Court to revoke a renewed concession for a quarry in Suwan Khuha of Nong Bua Lam Phu province was a rare victory for local villagers who for years have sought to protect an area that has immense archeological and environment value, as well as save their own livelihoods. In their petition, the villagers alleged that part of the concession area is a national forest reserve. They were finally able to rejoice upon receiving the court ruling. The villagers are aware of this as they kick off the restoration of the abandoned quarry site, he said. The fight may not be over yet, but the Aug 18 court ruling against the quarry set a precedent.
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October 14, 2020 23:15 UTC
Both sides must give peace a chance
Both sides must give peace a chanceAnti-dictatorship demonstrators led by Khana Ratsadorn march from the Democracy Monument to Government House, during Wednesday's rally. In fact, most of the PDRC leaders made a comeback in the public arena, in different roles. The Khana Ratsadorn leaders' lack of experience in handling a large-scale rally movement arguably increased the risk of clashes. Let's hope both sides are satisfied with a symbolic victory, having had the chance to flex their muscles and make their statements. On top of that, all parties must value peace, and give it a chance.
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October 14, 2020 23:15 UTC
Phitsanulok unveils 'Sapa' of Thailand
(Photo: Chinnawat Singha)Phitsanulok has introduced Phu Thap Si in Ban Nam Chuang as "Sapa Muang Thai", or Sapa in Thailand. New Elite Health card available for touristsThailand Privilege Card (TPC), the operator of Thailand's Elite Card, has launched an "Elite Maxima Health" card. Presently, TPC offers seven Elite Card packages -- Elite Family Premium, Elite Family Excursion, Elite Family Alternative, Elite Easy Access, Elite Privilege Access, Elite Superiority Extension and Elite Ultimate Privilege. The event will be hosted by the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, Phuket province and the Tourism Authority of Thailand between October 20-22, 2021. - The Tourism Authority of Thailand has launched a "Special Tiew Thai" campaign to stimulate domestic tourism.
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October 14, 2020 22:52 UTC
Protesters vow to stay 3 days at Govt House | Bangkok Post: learning
Protest leaders said they will rally outside Government House for at least three days in their bid to force Prayut to resign. Suwit Thongprasert, formerly known as Phra Buddha Isara, announced that the yellow-shirted group would disperse after the King returned to the palace. The prime minister was in Pathum Thani to chair activities initiated by His Majesty, and his office will be closed on Thursday. Protesters declared their intention to stay camped outside Government House for at least three days to put pressure on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to step down. Protesters seize the area outside Government House on Wednesday in a bid to oust Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
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October 14, 2020 14:15 UTC