The Champa Maker team from Laos achieved 6th place out of 193 at the First Global Challenge Robotics Competition Held in Athens, Greece, from 26-29 September.
Unplug and Reconnect: Amari Presents Relaxing Digital Detox Getaways in Thailand

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2024 – Amari, the distinguished hotel and resort brand under ONYX Hospitality Group, is pleased to highlight some its most tranquil beach properties in Thailand, offering guests the ultimate escape to unplug from the digital world. As more travellers seek relief from the constant demands of modern technology, these serene resorts: Amari Phuket, Amari Vogue Krabi and Amari Hua Hin, stand out as ideal destinations for a digital detox, offering breathtaking seaside settings, luxurious amenities, and immersive experiences that invite guests to disconnect from daily demands and reconnect with nature’s beauty.

As digital devices become increasingly addictive, excessive screen time has been linked to mental fatigue, disrupted sleep, and decreased productivity. Studies suggest that the ‘Three Day Effect’ – where disconnecting from the online world for at least three days – can reset the brain, promoting clearer thinking, improved sleep, and enhanced wellbeing.
Amari Phuket, nestled amidst lush tropical greenery and overlooking the sparkling turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea, is an idyllic retreat thoughtfully designed to promote relaxation – including multiple pools and serene spaces.
Guests are invited to immerse themselves in the plentiful amenities on offer, leaving digital distractions behind. At Breeze Spa, mood-based treatments rejuvenate both body and mind, while the Sea Bees Diving Centre offers exhilarating underwater excursions at Phuket’s premier dive sites for those seeking a touch of adventure. Whether guests are craving tranquillity or excitement, Amari Phuket caters to every need.
Dining at Amari Phuket is a sensory experience in itself. La Gritta serves authentic Mediterranean dishes in an elegant setting, while dinners on The Jetty offer the chance to stargaze under a blanket of night sky, free from the pull of technology. Each dining venue encourages guests to savour the moment, fostering genuine connection with the surroundings.
Amari Phuket’s exclusive TreePods offer an unparalleled dining experience high among the treetops, making them the perfect escape for a digital detox. Suspended in nature, these eco-friendly pods provide a private, magical setting with sweeping views of Patong Bay. Ideal for special occasions or simply unwinding in total seclusion, the TreePods allow guests to fully disconnect and forget the world around them, enveloped by the surrounding natural beauty.
Book now: Prices start from approximately $127 per night, based on two sharing a room including breakfast. www.amari.com/phuket
Amari Vogue Krabi, is a peaceful and intimate retreat nestled at the northern end of Tubkaek Beach, offering a serene sanctuary, worlds away from the demands of everyday life, with a contemporary Thai-inspired design. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, shimmering turquoise waters, and captivating ocean views, this peaceful oasis invites guests to step into a world of beachfront living where notifications and emails become distant memories.
Guests can sink their toes into the soft white sands of Tubkaek Beach or unwind by one of the resort’s three sparkling pools, each providing a perfect setting to let go of digital distractions. The resort’s Chaonang Spa further enhances the rejuvenating experience, offering soothing body therapies and massages that uplift both the body and mind – ideal for resetting after a technology overload.
For a touch of adventure, guests can join the interactive ‘Wanna Cook Thai’ experience with Khun Wanna, mastering the art of crafting traditional Thai dishes. The hands-on cooking class allows guests to immerse themselves in local culture while creating lasting memories.
Dining at Amari Vogue Krabi is equally enchanting. Whether enjoying beachside fare at Marco’s Restaurant & Bar or indulging in authentic Thai flavours at Lotus Restaurant, every meal becomes an opportunity to reconnect with the present moment. Guests can also savour a Sunset Beach Picnic with cocktails, wine, and canapés, where the breathtaking views of the setting sun over the Andaman Sea create the perfect backdrop for unplugging and letting go of the outside world.
Book now: Prices start from approximately $171 per night, based on two sharing a room including breakfast. www.amari.com/vogue
Amari Hua Hin, nestled amidst the lush gardens of Khao Takiab, is just a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Bangkok. This charming seaside resort on the glittering Gulf of Thailand feels worlds away from the bustle of city life yet remains effortlessly accessible. Hua Hin’s reputation as a premier seaside destination is well-earned, known for its pristine beaches, rich royal heritage, and vibrant local culture. It’s the ideal blend of convenience and tranquillity, making Amari Hua Hin a lush oasis where guests can truly unwind in laid-back luxury. Located just 10 minutes from the vibrant heart of Hua Hin and its bustling night markets, guests can easily explore the town’s lively culture or pick up some unique souvenirs.
Amari Hua Hin offers thoughtfully designed spaces evoking a comforting home-away-from-home ambiance, with décor that beautifully combines modern Thai architecture, clean lines, and a refreshing colour palette inspired by the surrounding natural beauty. The resort’s exceptional amenities encourage guests to fully embrace their digital detox. Breeze Spa’s Signature Mood Massages provide a rejuvenating escape, leaving guests feeling refreshed and revitalised. At Mosaic, the all-day bistro, a culinary journey awaits, offering a delightful mix of international and Thai favourites. For a more relaxed experience, guests can unwind at Coral Lounge or Aqua Pool Bar, where exquisite cocktails and light bites are served poolside. With two sparkling swimming pools and a dedicated children’s pool, the resort is the perfect setting for family time away from the distractions of emails and screens.
Book now: Prices start from approximately $71 per night, based on two sharing a room including breakfast. www.amari.com/huahin
In addition to the featured properties, Amari also offers other idyllic beach destinations, such as Amari Koh Samui and Amari Pattaya. Amari Koh Samui provides a tranquil island escape, nestled on the white sands of Chaweng Beach with lush tropical gardens, while Amari Pattaya offers a modern seaside retreat with a vibrant beachfront location on the picturesque Pattaya Bay. Both properties offer perfect settings for relaxation and digital detox, showcasing Amari’s diverse portfolio of beachfront escapes across Thailand. Together, these destinations highlight the wide range of serene, rejuvenating experiences Amari has to offer.
For more information on Amari, please visit: www.amari.com
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Ascott activates Citadines brand experience via inaugural global partnership with ClassPass to provide enhanced access to world’s largest fitness platform
Guests can also look forward to refreshing ways to enjoy their favourite cuppa under Citadines brand signature ‘For the Love of Coffee’

Riding on the growing momentum of the wellness economy, the brand signature activ∞ is a curation of amenities and programmes to promote an active lifestyle among Citadines’ guests and to help them jumpstart city living. According to the Global Wellness Institute (GWI), a non-profit organisation, the wellness tourism market is forecast to more than double from 2022 to 2027, with dramatic spending increases from US$651 billion in 2022 to US$868 billion in 2023 and to US$1 trillion in 2024. Additionally, the global market for the physical activity industry is projected to grow at an annual rate of more than 6.7% from 2022, reaching US$1.4 trillion by 2027, as forecasted by GWI[1].
As part of the partnership, guests of Citadines properties and members of Ascott’s global loyalty platform, Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), will enjoy upsized ClassPass new member benefits during a two-month campaign from 15 October to 14 December 2024 across various markets in Asia Pacific, France and the United Kingdom. These include a complimentary one-month membership for new ClassPass members to enjoy fitness classes at different studios, gyms and wellness centres within each market. In China, the campaign – which commenced on 26 September and runs until 30 November 2024 – offers ASR members discount codes to offset the cost of ClassPass sessions. In addition, ClassPass members in China who sign up as ASR members can receive a 75% discount on their first stay at any participating ASR properties.
Following this campaign, more Citadines properties across Asia Pacific will gradually be added to the ClassPass app, where fitness facilities such as the pool and gym will be made available for booking by ClassPass members. These initiatives with ClassPass are integral to activ∞, empowering guests to adopt an active lifestyle with amenities at their convenience, while being able to live, work and play seamlessly within each property and around the city.
Ms Tan Bee Leng, Chief Commercial Officer, Ascott, said: “In line with its brand tagline ‘For the Love of Cities’, Citadines aims to delight guests by showcasing the best of urban living and inspiring them to live, work and play in infinite ways through curated, unique stay experiences. As Ascott celebrates 40 years of hospitality in 2024 with our ‘Ascott Unlimited’ campaign, we are excited to announce this inaugural global brand partnership between Citadines and ClassPass to promote ‘activ∞ Unlimited’. This significant partnership underscores the strong ambitions of both brands, aimed at encouraging an active lifestyle by providing our guests and loyalty members with essential amenities and programmes conveniently accessible at their fingertips. It is a testament to Ascott’s commitment to continually enhancing and evolving our brand experiences. Ascott will continue to go ‘unlimited’ for our guests, empowering them to unlock a future of unlimited possibilities.”
For more information on the partnership, please visit the Citadines x ClassPass Global Brand Partnership page on Ascott’s website.
Unlocking Infinite Fitness Possibilities with activ∞ Unlimited
The activ∞ Unlimited campaign features a wide range of fitness initiatives across Citadines properties globally. In addition to the partnership with ClassPass, more than 200 activations across over 73 Citadines properties worldwide took place over two months from 1 August to 30 September 2024, encouraging guests to embrace their fitness journey in the cities they love.
Under activ∞ Unlimited, amenities and signature programmes are specially curated at each Citadines property, catering to the unique characteristics of each city and addressing the needs of guests. Recent key programmes include a ColorFest Electric Night Run with Hyve Sports for guests at Citadines Bay City Manila in the Philippines; special stay packages with water sports activities for guests of Citadines Qingshanhu Hangzhou in China; and foosball tournaments across Citadines properties in Germany.
Meanwhile, across various Citadines properties in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oman, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia, the Philippines, China, Malaysia, and Singapore, the brand has also solidified partnerships with various fitness studios to offer guests classes such as yoga, Pilates, and body combat. Leisure hiking and cycling tours were also made available at Citadines properties in the UK and Vietnam.
In addition to activ∞, ‘For the Love of Coffee’ is another signature programme of Citadines, consisting of collaborations with local communities to deliver a unique coffee-inspired Citadines experience to guests, wherever they are. With International Coffee Week kicking off on 1 October 2024, Citadines properties globally will launch the #CitadinesLovesCoffee campaign, with over 210 activities inviting coffee lovers to experience coffee-inspired activities underpinned by three themes:
- Unlimited Connections – With coffee as a common language, guests of Citadines properties can expect to experience activities for stronger connections amongst guests as well as with local residents. At Citadines Connect Georgetown Penang, complimentary coffee will be offered to local drivers stopping by the property’s drop-off area on 5 October 2024. While across properties in Indonesia, latte art training sessions will enable guests to train with a certified barista. In addition, properties across Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Singapore will offer coffee-inspired activities such as coffee painting, candle making, spa treatments, mixology and culinary sessions for guests to participate in and forge connections alongside brewing a love for coffee.
- Unlimited Experiences – Through each city’s unique coffee culture, Citadines will help guests better experience the cities they are in by bringing local coffee experience to guests through local partnerships. In China for example, properties will embark on collaborations with cafes in the neighbourhood to offer exclusive privileges to guests. Over in Singapore and Cambodia, properties like Citadines Raffles Place Singapore and Citadines Flat Iron Phnom Penh will serve up complimentary local coffee for guests to kickstart their day.
- Unlimited Discoveries – To help guests step into their own adventure with Citadines and to jumpstart city living through the discovery of each locale, Citadines properties in Vietnam, Singapore and China, will offer complimentary local coffee every morning for guests to energise their day. Meanwhile, within Citadines properties in Vietnam, guests can take part in hands-on activities at the lobby, using coffee grounds for potted plants and bring them home as souvenirs.
For a full list of coffee-inspired activities to expect across Citadines properties globally in the month of October, please visit: https://www.discoverasr.com/en/for-the-love-of-coffee.
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About The Ascott Limited
Since pioneering Asia Pacific’s first international-class serviced residence with the opening of The Ascott Singapore in 1984, Ascott has grown to be a trusted hospitality company with over 950 properties globally. Headquartered in Singapore, Ascott’s presence extends across more than 230 cities in over 40 countries in Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA.
Ascott’s diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments, as well as student accommodation and rental housing. Its award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott,
Citadines,
lyf,
Oakwood,
Somerset,
The Crest Collection,
The Unlimited Collection,
Fox,
Harris,
POP!,
Preference,
Quest,
Vertu and
Yello. Through Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), Ascott’s loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and offers at participating properties.
A wholly owned business unit of CapitaLand Investment Limited, Ascott is a leading vertically-integrated lodging operator. Harnessing its extensive network of third-party owners and in-market expertise, Ascott grows fee-related earnings through its hospitality management and investment management capabilities. Ascott also expands its funds under management by growing its sponsored CapitaLand Ascott Trust and private funds.
This year, Ascott marks 40 years in hospitality service with the launch of Ascott Unlimited, a full year campaign that will offer Unlimited Opportunities, Unlimited Choices, Unlimited Freedom, and Unlimited Good. Navigating a future of unlimited possibilities against a backdrop of global change and evolving perspectives of travel, Ascott Unlimited marks Ascott’s ambitions to break new ground, and springboard to its next chapter of growth as a global hospitality company. Find out more about Ascott Unlimited at www.discoverasr.com/ascottunlimited.
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About CapitaLand Investment Limited
Headquartered and listed in Singapore, CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) is a leading global real asset manager with a strong Asia foothold. As at 30 June 2024, CLI had S$134 billion of assets under management, as well as S$100 billion of funds under management held via six listed real estate investment trusts and business trusts and a suite of private real asset vehicles that invest in thematic and tactical strategies. Its diversified real estate asset classes include retail, office, lodging, industrial, logistics, business parks, wellness, self-storage and data centres.
CLI aims to scale its fund management, lodging management and commercial management businesses globally and maintain effective capital management. As the investment management arm of CapitaLand Group, CLI has access to the development capabilities of and pipeline investment opportunities from CapitaLand’s development arm.
As a responsible company, CLI places sustainability at the core of what it does and has committed to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2050. CLI contributes to the environmental and social well-being of the communities where it operates, as it delivers long-term economic value to its stakeholders.
Siam Piwat Celebrates 12 Years of Creative Partnership With Thawan Duchanee

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2024 – In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of Thawan Duchanee Day on 27 September 2024, Siam Piwat Group is proud to present the exhibition La Grotta dell’Arte Leggendario Thawan Duchanee at Siam Paragon, one of Thailand’s foremost experiential luxury destinations and home to an impressive world art collective. This exhibition honors the visionary work of Thawan Duchanee, the renowned artist who was affectionately titled Nai Khon Phukhao (Man of the Hills) by Professor Silpa Bhirasri, the Father of Thai Contemporary Art.
This milestone exhibition, which will end on 31 October 2024, is an integral part of the Thailand Arts & Culture Expo 2025, further cementing Thailand’s reputation as a key destination in Asia’s art world. Siam Piwat, as a leader in integrating art, culture, and innovation within the commercial landscape, is honored to have supported Thawan’s creative journey for over a decade.
La Grotta dell’Arte Leggendario marks the debut of Thawan Duchanee’s art grotto, a concept that epitomizes his connection to nature and tradition. The exhibition also serves a charitable cause, with proceeds from the sale of artworks and memorabilia going towards flood relief efforts across Thailand.
The opening ceremony was graced by Dr. Doytibet Duchanee, CEO and Founder of the Art Investment Center, and Ms. Mayuree Chaipromprasith, President of Corporate Affairs and Communications at Siam Piwat Co., Ltd., alongside distinguished key partners from the public and private sectors, including the Ministry of Culture, the Department of Cultural Promotion, the Department of Intellectual Property, the Office of Contemporary Arts and Culture, as well as Baan Dam Museum, Art Investment Center.
Aside from this event, visitors to Siam Paragon will also have the opportunity to observe nine other monumental art pieces curated from around the world. One of the highlights is a co-created installation titled ‘Aurora’ by leading French visual artist, Pascal Dombis, who is known for his use of algorithmic rules, digital artistic tools, and his knack for creating environments marked by excess repetition and technological processes. Other installations include ‘Dylie’ an exclusive character piece by JWON, who is best known for his art toys and collectibles; interactive virtual reality artwork titled ‘Kinetic Waves’ and generative art called ‘Vortex’, both by pioneering French digital artist, Miguel Chevalier; The Way it Shapes You’ by Netherlands-based Pieter Obels, which is a sculpture that aims to challenge the conventional perception of steel with weightlessness; ‘Didn’t Come this Far to Go Back,’ by Inson Wongsam who won the award for Thai National Artist in Visual Arts (Sculpture) in 1999; the eye-catching sculpture dubbed the ‘Red Bubble’ by Korean artist Donghoon Oh; ‘Missing’ by Naritthorn Sethakunarat, which is a fiberglass and wood sculpture that embodies the feeling of loneliness; ‘Cascading Melodies’ by American sculptor, John Helton; and ‘UOY MA I’ by renowned Thai cartoonist, animator, and artist, Wisut Ponnimit.
The exhibition and art installations at Siam Paragon underscores Siam Piwat’s ongoing commitment to nurturing creativity and the arts, as well as fostering Thailand’s cultural influence on the global stage.
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Siam Piwat Company Limited
Siam Piwat is a leading retail and real estate developer that owns Bangkok’s top destinations, including Siam Paragon, Siam Center, Siam Discovery, ICONSIAM, and Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok. Siam Piwat has 50 subsidiaries across seven core businesses: real estate development, department stores, retail, food and beverage, venue management, digital platforms, and business support.
Over the past six decades, Siam Piwat has played a significant role in shaping Bangkok’s retail landscape and is recognized for creating iconic and innovative retail models, with the goal of consistently delivering extraordinary experiences that delight and inspire all customers.
Committed to sustainable growth, Siam Piwat strives to foster social development, create shared value, enhance the quality of life, and bolster Thailand’s reputation and presence on the global stage.
New Film ‘The Heart of Teacher’ Honors Teachers in Rural Laos
“The Heart of Teacher” (Nuan Saeng), the second Lao film of 2024, fresh out of the theaters, the movie is soon to be released on online platforms. Stay tuned for updates on the official LaoFilm page.
Unbox Birthday Surprises & Deals in Celebration of iShopChangi Singapore’s 11th Anniversary Sale
iShopChangi turns 11! Throughout October, join in the celebration to unbox surprises and snag unbeatable deals of up to 80% on a curated selection of premium brands across wines and spirits, beauty, electronics, fashion, and more. From local favourites to luxury finds, get ready to score big this anniversary season!
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2024 – From now to 31 October 2024, travellers and non-travellers can party it up with iShopChangi’s 11th Anniversary Birthday bash! Get ready to scoop up exclusive offers and discounts on a spectrum of premium goods, spanning beauty to tech, from renowned brands like Marc Jacobs and OPPO, and everything in between. Enhance the festive mood with travel-exclusives and chic gift-wrapping services to add a personal touch to your finds. Need a gift in a pinch? Ensure your purchases arrive promptly with On-Demand Delivery. But that’s not all! Join the fun with a special PlayMade collab featuring a limited-time-only flavour and more sweet surprises and mystery gifts from iShopChangi!

Celebrate Big with Birthday Bash Deals and 10.10 Savings Online
Celebrate two months of unparalleled shopping bliss with iShopChangi this September and October. Enjoy fantastic savings across a curated selection of products from an extensive collection of over 2,500 authentic wines and spirits brands and the latest gadgets from brands like OPPO and Bose to enhance every lifestyle to international and local beauty favourites, including premium brands like Estée Lauder, IDS Skincare, Kylie Cosmetics and expanded Korean must-haves from Innisfree and more.
Ready to unlock the surprises? Secure these exclusive promo codes for spectacular savings!
11th Anniversary Birthday Sale (For Non-Travellers) | |
10.10 Birthday Flash Sale (For Non-Travellers) | |
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LOEBD25 | 25%* off with min spend S$280 on Lotte Duty Free, capped at S$150 |
From 12 to 31 October 2024 | |
SHABD20 | 20%* off with min spend S$450 on Shilla Travel Retail, capped at S$200 |
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Glow Up & Get Glam at Home
Non-travelling beauty buffs, it’s time to indulge in some serious self-care with exclusive beauty bundles and cult-favourite best-sellers.
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Bring the Party Home with Top-Shelf Tipples
Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or not, non-travellers can now level up their home bar game at slashed prices.
Indulge in the ultimate sake experience with the [Bundle of 3] Dassai Junmai Daiginjo 45, 3X720ML. This award-winning sake, renowned for its smooth and complex flavour profile, is a steal at just S$129 after a 40% saving! Or, raise a toast to the good life with the [Bundle] 2x Glenfiddich 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ML + 2 Glenfiddich 18 Year Old Miniature 50ml, the perfect spirits to celebrate any occasion, all for S$300 with a cool 36% discount.
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Travel-Exclusives for the Glow Getter on the Go
Frequent flyers can get in on the action, too! Elevate your in-flight and on-arrival skincare game with these travel-exclusive beauty sets.
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Indulge in the rich sweetness of The Balvenie Pedro Ximénez Cask 18 Year Old 700ml 48.7%, a rare single malt finished in sherry casks, now available at a special travel exclusive price of S$284.90.
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Get Ready for a Sweet Adventure with PlayMade!
From 1 to 31 October, enjoy PlayMade’s exclusive Rockmelon flavoured beverages available at all Playmade outlets islandwide, crafted in collaboration with iShopChangi.
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iShopChangi was launched in 2013 as an extension of Changi Airport’s promise to deliver greater comfort and convenience to travellers in its suite of airport retail offerings. Passengers can browse and purchase tax- and duty-free products across all terminals between 30 days to 12 hours pre-flight on the e-store – and choose to collect their items at Collection Centres within departure, upon arrival or have them delivered free in Singapore. Providing easy access to over 30,000 products across 900 brands and exclusives such as Changi First product launches, the site has since received global recognition with its award for Best Website – Retail Customer Facing at The Moodies: the Airport and Travel Retail Digital Media Awards 2018. In early 2020, the e-commerce store started to retail a selection tax- and duty-absorbed products to Singapore-based residents without the need to fly.
Decode OR achievement for building up over 22-years journey of Café Amazon in fame: Coffee bean from the top of hill to the world’s favorite coffee cup, enhancing the entire value chain along the way.

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2024 – Being a part of the non-oil business unit of PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc. (OR), Café Amazon has developed its fame at a small corner of PTT Station for a meeting place to those who are fascinated with coffee flavors. Over two decades, it has grown up to the brand that successfully builds up a sustainable ecosystem by elevating a quality of livelihood for hill tribe farmers who carefully plant the premium coffee bean. Its success is guaranteed by a sales volume of 370 million cups of coffee served per year. Café Amazon is currently the world’s 6th largest by number of outlets with over 4,600 branches worldwide.

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Established in 2002, Café Amazon, Thai brand flagship coffee house chain of PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc. (OR), has developed its business at the PTT Station under a concept of green café for travelers, which was inspired by a coffee story in Amazon forest in Brazil. Over 22 years, it has become the Brand Love among Thai customers, proved by the number of over one million cups sold per day, or 370 million cups per year. The number is projected to grow up by 5-10% per year.
OR Ecosystem: From strong upstream, through a secured midstream, to a sustainable downstream, all interconnects with Café Amazon’s value chain.
Café Amazon has preserved its premium quality production and service in all stages for serving high standard beverages to customers. This aligns with OR’s unique interpretation of the SDG framework’s core principles for achieving sustainability. SMALL (S) means creating opportunity for communities, DIVERSIFIED (D) for creating opportunities for diversified growth and finally GREEN (G) for creating sustainable opportunities
Its initiative project of sustainable coffee plantation development is Café Amazon’s green flagship policy for moving ahead to low carbon society and net zero emission by enhancing “upstream” development. The pilot project was introduced in Chiang Mai’s Mae Chaem district, Nan’s Pua district and others area in northern Thailand where farming was closely associated with single crop plantations such as maize, rice, pumpkin and red onion. The unfriendly environmental practices such as slash and burn agriculture, heavy chemical and pesticide use are regarded as the major causes for the forest deterioration and PM 2.5 haze pollution as a result of man-made forest fire.
OR team has met with the local farmers to propose an idea of Smart Coffee Farm, inviting them to produce high quality coffee plantation under the Good Agriculture Practices (GAP), which is the standard for ensuring food safety to consumers and environment. The coffee farmers have finally agreed to plant the best premium coffee along with a practice for conserving and preserving the forest ecological system by planting coffee under the forest trees. Importantly, the company has offered a fair price to coffee farmers, which is the appreciated pathway to provide better livelihood and sustainable growth to the communities. The project has continued its long journey for over a decade.
For the midstream, OR has invested in the technology of renewable energy for the Café Amazon’s coffee roaster plants by setting up a solar rooftop to produce clean energy from the sunshine, which is friendly to the environment in a sustainable way. The facility is also capable of producing sufficient coffee beans to meet consumer demand.
The plant has successfully achieved energy-saving since the beginning of coffee bean selection, dust eradication and heavy metal detection to the roasting procedure. Quality check is made in between the middle and the end of production, before sending the roasted coffee bean to Café Amazon branches nationwide, high-quality beans are carefully selected and purchased to ensure excellent roasting standards, which are then used to create beverages served to customers.
At the end of downstream, OR has translated its green policy into an action by upcycling by-products or waste materials to new products preserved to be a greater quality. Moreover, it has expanded the concept of Café Amazon Circular Economy to distribute upcycling items to Business to Customer (B2C) and Business to Business (B2B) customers such as furniture, uniforms and aprons Besides, Café Amazon has selected degradable material for containers such as carrying bags, bioplastics straw, Bio Cup and more.
Café Amazon-Thai coffee brand ranking the world’s 6th largest by number of outlets
Due to durable marketing thoughts and abrupt expansion of branch technique, Café Amazon is the Thai coffee brand that successfully gains the world’s 6th largest by number of outlets, with 4,200 branches in the domestic market and 400 branches in oversea such as Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Japan, Oman, and Saudi Arabia. It is also the number one brand in Cambodia, and additional 100 branches are expected to open in Laos by this year.
Celebrate “International Coffee Day” in October 1, 2024
In an occasion of “International Coffee Day”, Café Amazon- the number one Coffee brand among Thai people- would like to deeply praise and celebrate all coffee farmers who plant all kind of coffee beans worldwide due to their strong ambitiousness and efforts to produce high quality of coffee for coffee enthusiasts to enjoy coffee taste every day.
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European Union-ASEAN Dialogue Explores Green Transition Opportunities, Challenges
European Union (EU)-ASEAN businesses and cooperation agencies discussed the opportunities and challenges of ASEAN’s green transition in the Partners’ Dialogue forum with the Delegation of the European Union to ASEAN.