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Based in Bangkok and Chiang Rai. Like to run roads and trails in Thailand. Day job is piloting a B2B marketing agency for industrial companies. Playing with Asia data, industry market data, building websites, platforms (Laravel/Filament) and more!
Now stop teasing me like this. #Bangkok #Thailand
November 24, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Thailand says approves $3.1 billion of data centre investments - Reuters >> www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
www.reuters.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Timor-Leste officially admitted to Asean, becoming its 11th member. Last admission was Cambodia 26y ago. >> www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia...
Timor Leste becomes Asean's 11th member
Timor-Leste is the first country to join the grouping since Cambodia’s admission in 1999. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
www.straitstimes.com
October 26, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Seen in an article this morning. Bangkok (the city) draws x3 the number of tourists of India (the whole country).

Idea #1
It wasn't mentioned in the article... but maybe just start by cutting the e-visa/visa crap? An unnecessary friction and complexity that creates an ecosystem of shady websites.
October 21, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Sure heavy rain in Bangkok is bad for traffic but it makes the moobaan suitable for waterpolo.
October 4, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Meanwhile in Thailand, ThaiBev to invest and open 45 new KFCs ^^

ThaiBev to invest B9bn over next 12 months - Bangkok Post >> www.bangkokpost.com/business/gen...
ThaiBev to invest B9bn over next 12 months
Thai Beverage (ThaiBev), the Singapore-listed food and beverage company, plans to invest around 9 billion baht in fiscal 2026.
www.bangkokpost.com
October 1, 2025 at 6:41 AM
I think this is an interesting inflection point. Would more families make the switch (at least a few times a week?) in this context?

Rising Meat Prices Make Plant-Based Alternatives Cheaper in the UK >> www.greenqueen.com.hk/plant-based-...
Rising Meat Prices Make Plant-Based Alternatives Cheaper in the UK
The continued price hikes for meat in the UK have created a retail environment where plant-based alternatives are at parity or cheaper, a new report shows.
www.greenqueen.com.hk
October 1, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Nintendo establishes Singapore arm aimed at accelerating business in South-east Asia >> www.straitstimes.com/singapore/ni...
Nintendo sets up Singapore arm to boost South-east Asia business
The entertainment juggernaut is also considering establishing a local entity in Thailand. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
www.straitstimes.com
October 1, 2025 at 6:32 AM
A bit of coding last night for our in-house "B2B agency timesheet" app. A custom widget to visualize individual and team hours in each project with "github style" heatmap. Allowing to see how many hours we spend on each customer... or spot when we forgot to log hours. #Filament #Livewire #Laravel
September 26, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Nice evening run around Nong Bon tonight. Keeping an eye on the watch as they close at 6.30pm 🏃⌚ To their credit they do open at 4.30am though. #Bangkok #Running #Thailand
September 23, 2025 at 11:58 AM
🇹🇭 Thailand pet food key export markets 🐕🐈
(value shipment exports USD)

1 > 🇺🇸 US: $868M
2 > 🇯🇵 Japan: $329M
3 > 🇦🇺 Australia: $167M
4 > 🇮🇹 Italy: $164M
5 > 🇲🇾Malaysia: $138M
September 18, 2025 at 7:33 AM
For people interested in pet food industry in Asia and Thailand in particular I recommend visiting this show at BITEC in a few weeks to learn more about the processing, packaging and ingredient players >> petfair-sea.com
September 18, 2025 at 7:08 AM
I've been working with customers in that industry for a few years. The dry pet food and wet pet food (linked to canning industry sometimes) are both huge contributors to the Thai economy. Thai pet food exports take the No.2 spot - Bangkok Post >> www.bangkokpost.com/business/gen...
Thai pet food exports take the No.2 spot
Thailand has become the world's second-largest exporter of pet food, with shipments totalling US$2.68 billion in 2024, growth of 29% year-on-year, according to the Commerce Ministry.
www.bangkokpost.com
September 18, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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What is Pheu Thai doing with Chaikasem Nitisiri? When will the People's Party announce their decision? Will Phumtham dissolve parliament? Are we about to see a knight in shining armor?

Today's Coffee Parliament update: www.coffeeparliament.com/p/government...
Government Formation Update: A Day of Twists
Political maneuvering continues
www.coffeeparliament.com
September 2, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Thailand's CP Axtra Bolsters Asia Food Empire with THB8.1 Billion Takeover of Malaysia's ... >> www.kaohooninternational.com/markets/564305
Thailand’s CP Axtra Bolsters Asia Food Empire with THB8.1 Billion Takeover of Malaysia's Lucky Frozen - KAOHOON INTERNATIONAL
‘Siam Food Services’ under CP AXTRA, acquires ‘Renewed Hope,’ Powering Business Growth and Reinforcing its Position as a Food Leader in Asia.
www.kaohooninternational.com
September 1, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Another cultural industry doing relativelly well in Thailand. Thailand's music festival boom: Why global mega-events are finding a new home in Asia >> www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/thailan...
Thailand’s music festival boom: Why global mega-events are finding a new home in Asia
Large-scale music festivals are facing headwinds elsewhere but finding a new base in Thailand, as the country tries to boost its tourism sector in a region ready to party and spend.
www.channelnewsasia.com
August 29, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Shaking the legs in Nong Bon this morning before a hectic day 🏃😅 #Bangkok #Running
August 29, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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First Gen plans to invest $9 billion to quadruple its renewable energy capacity to 13 gigawatts by 2030.  
Philippines’ First Gen, Sinar Mas To Develop Over $2 Billion Of Geothermal Projects In Indonesia
First Gen plans to invest $9 billion to quadruple its renewable energy capacity to 13 gigawatts by 2030.  
www.forbes.com
August 28, 2025 at 7:10 AM
"It's first Marxist president is betting on casinos" 🤔 Sri Lanka rolls the dice on casinos to power post-crisis tourism boom >> www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-a...

The fascination with casinos as an economic development took in SEA is puzzling. Look at Laos and Cambodia...
Sri Lanka rolls the dice on casinos to power post-crisis tourism boom
The push is part of Sri Lanka's aim to raise tourist arrivals by 50 per cent to 3 million in 2025. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
www.straitstimes.com
August 26, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Thailand's exports surge 11% in July. Might be anticipating tariffs go into effects so shipping before the barriers are on... before a slow down in August. Let's see. >> www.bangkokpost.com/business/gen...
Thailand's exports surge 11% in July
Exports surged by 11% year-on-year in July, marking a 13th consecutive month of growth, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
www.bangkokpost.com
August 26, 2025 at 5:22 AM
👀. Apparently the airport is at capacity and needs a new terminal by 2032? Chiang Rai should also be connected by train by then.
August 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
More good news for Thai movie production business. True soft power in the making? Netflix to make Bangkok its Asian content capital as it announces $200 million investment in Thailand >> www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-fo...
Netflix to make Bangkok its Asian content capital as it announces $200 million investment in Thailand - Thai Examiner
Netflix makes Bangkok its Asian content capital with a $200M investment, boosting Thailand’s creative economy, generating jobs, attracting global productions, promoting local talent, and strengthening...
www.thaiexaminer.com
August 24, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Some early insight as how the US will avoid "transhipments" and what qualified for a "country" tariff rate. Thai Industries on Edge as US Demands 60% 'Local Content' for Exports - Nation Thailand >> www.nationthailand.com/business/eco...
Thai Industries on Edge as US Demands 60% 'Local Content' for Exports
A crucial meeting is set for this week to negotiate rules of origin, with experts warning a high threshold could hit key sectors hard
www.nationthailand.com
August 21, 2025 at 6:51 AM
One of the area that is driving the Thai economy currently: construction, jobs, etc. Thai Data Center Capacity May Triple on Surging Demand for AI >> www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Thai Data Center Capacity May Triple on Surging Demand for AI
Thailand’s data center capacity is expected to triple in the next three years as investments of about $6.5 billion pour into the sector to meet surging demand for cloud computing and artificial intell...
www.bloomberg.com
August 20, 2025 at 11:45 AM