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Vianney @vianneydhostel.bsky.social · 2d

Looking forward to see you on Youtube 😂

Vianney @vianneydhostel.bsky.social · 9d

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

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Vianney @vianneydhostel.bsky.social · 14d

Idea #3
Adventure is nice... but Asian tourists like convenience and above all want to feel safe (some would avoid Europe or US for that reason). Thinking about women too. Work on that too I guess ^^

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Vianney @vianneydhostel.bsky.social · 14d

Idea #2
There are already convenient flights to secondary cities, mostly used by Indian people flying out. Develop these destinations tourist infrastructure and marketing, allow people to bypass Mumbai and New Dehli. I had great time in Kerala before thanks to direct Air Asia Bangkok-Kochi flights 👍

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Vianney @vianneydhostel.bsky.social · 14d

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.

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Vianney @vianneydhostel.bsky.social · Oct 4

Sure heavy rain in Bangkok is bad for traffic but it makes the moobaan suitable for waterpolo.

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Vianney @vianneydhostel.bsky.social · Oct 1

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

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Vianney @vianneydhostel.bsky.social · Oct 1

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

Vianney @vianneydhostel.bsky.social · Oct 1

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

Vianney @vianneydhostel.bsky.social · Sep 26

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

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Vianney @vianneydhostel.bsky.social · Sep 26

It reminds me of sugar water a bit too much. I'd rather have it murky. #pepsimurky

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Vianney @vianneydhostel.bsky.social · Sep 23

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

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Vianney @vianneydhostel.bsky.social · Sep 18

🇹🇭 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

Vianney @vianneydhostel.bsky.social · Sep 18

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

Vianney @vianneydhostel.bsky.social · Sep 18

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

Vianney @vianneydhostel.bsky.social · Sep 2

It's like poker mixed with 3D chess. There is even a white knight.

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Ken Mathis Lohatepanont @kenlmathis.bsky.social · Sep 2

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

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Vianney @vianneydhostel.bsky.social · Sep 2

It's not clear to me what benefits an early retirement below legal age grant them. If it's just 8 month pay then it seems the bank is just dismissing an aging workforce at a cheaper rate than if they were firing them directly, and doing a bit of PR on the way?

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Vianney @vianneydhostel.bsky.social · Sep 1

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

Vianney @vianneydhostel.bsky.social · Aug 29

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

Vianney @vianneydhostel.bsky.social · Aug 29

Shaking the legs in Nong Bon this morning before a hectic day 🏃😅 #Bangkok #Running

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Forbes @forbes.com · Aug 28

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

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Vianney @vianneydhostel.bsky.social · Aug 26

"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

Vianney @vianneydhostel.bsky.social · Aug 26

BYD ships first made-in-Thailand EVs to Europe - The Business Times >> www.businesstimes.com.sg/internationa...

BYD ships first made-in-Thailand EVs to Europe

[CHONBURI] Just over a year after Chinese auto giant BYD invested nearly half a billion dollars in a new plant in Thailand’s Rayong province, the company has shipped its first 900 made-in-Thailand Dol...

www.businesstimes.com.sg

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Vianney @vianneydhostel.bsky.social · Aug 26

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

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