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Based on 10 verified sources covering Thailand:

TOKYO -- A Japanese doll, likened to a baby monkey and"born" more than half a century ago, is enjoying an Asian revival alongside the plush toy craze created by China's Pop Mart. [1]

BANGKOK -- On the morning of July 25, around 400 employees from the Saha Group gathered on the fourth floor of its new building overlooking the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok to mark Chairman Boonsithi Chokwatana's 88th birthday. [2]

Raphael Chan entered Hong Kong’s construction industry in the mid-1990s convinced that quality building work could improve people’s lives. But he quit more than two decades later, disillusioned by what he called rampant corruption in the industry. [3]

PARIS -- This city is home to a number of high-end labels that have been fascinating fashion-loving people around the world for years. Now the brands' established presence, as well as their potential to grow further, is drawing Chinese money. [4]

ArtsAsian filmmakers winning over the world as confidence grows Streaming platforms are widening access to regional content Park Hae-il, left, and Tang Wei in a still from "Decision to Leave," which won South Korea's Park Chan-wook the prize for best... [5]

TOKYO -- One district in this city is relying on international star power to revitalize local industry. [6]

Boonsithi Chokwatana is chairman of Saha Group, Thailand's leading consumer products conglomerate. This is part 19 of a 30-part series. The opening of the first Yoshinoya restaurant. The author is at center on the right. [7]

MANILA -- The year is 1986. The setting is the Malacanang Palace, the Philippines' seat of power. A furious mob wielding torches and waving yellow flags storms the palace and sets paintings ablaze. [8]

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Sources
[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-01-01 · 32% match

Japan's Monchhichi doll sales soar alongside Labubu craze

TOKYO -- A Japanese doll, likened to a baby monkey and"born" more than half a century ago, is enjoying an Asian revival alongside the plush toy craze created by China's Pop Mart.

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-08-26 · 32% match

Thailand's 'king of consumer goods' leads Saha's bold e-commerce bid

BANGKOK -- On the morning of July 25, around 400 employees from the Saha Group gathered on the fourth floor of its new building overlooking the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok to mark Chairman Boonsithi Chokwatana's 88th birthday.

[3] TH bangkokpost.com · 2023-07-03 · 43% match

Lid lifted on Hong Kong bid-rigging rackets

Raphael Chan entered Hong Kong’s construction industry in the mid-1990s convinced that quality building work could improve people’s lives. But he quit more than two decades later, disillusioned by what he called rampant corruption in the industry.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-10-19 · 39% match

Chinese money taking a shine to premium French brands

PARIS -- This city is home to a number of high-end labels that have been fascinating fashion-loving people around the world for years. Now the brands' established presence, as well as their potential to grow further, is drawing Chinese money.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-06-28 · 38% match

Asian filmmakers winning over the world as confidence grows

ArtsAsian filmmakers winning over the world as confidence grows Streaming platforms are widening access to regional content Park Hae-il, left, and Tang Wei in a still from "Decision to Leave," which won South Korea's Park Chan-wook the prize for best

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-01-24 · 38% match

Tokyo ward hires Thai celebrities to promote local products

TOKYO -- One district in this city is relying on international star power to revitalize local industry.

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-08-12 · 36% match

Some businesses just don't work out: Saha Group chairman's story (19)

Boonsithi Chokwatana is chairman of Saha Group, Thailand's leading consumer products conglomerate. This is part 19 of a 30-part series. The opening of the first Yoshinoya restaurant. The author is at center on the right.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-08-17 · 36% match

Marcos movie generates crowds and controversy in the Philippines

MANILA -- The year is 1986. The setting is the Malacanang Palace, the Philippines' seat of power. A furious mob wielding torches and waving yellow flags storms the palace and sets paintings ablaze.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-01-11 · 36% match

CEO in the news: Thailand's M&A king lives up to his reputation with Saigon Beer deal

BANGKOK With deep pockets from his extensive beverage and property businesses, Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, the self-made billionaire behind popular Thai beer Chang, is widely regarded as Thailand's king of mergers and acquisitions.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2015-07-06 · 36% match

Chinese property developer Wanda Group buying up cinemas

DALIAN, China -- Commercial real estate developer Dalian Wanda Group is expanding in the film business.

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