Dr. Arpamas Janmekha, Deputy Director of the Bio-Economy Development Office (Public Organization), or BEDO, opened the event emphasizing BEDO's commitment to advancing the bioeconomy through sustainable use and conservation of biodiversity under the Nature Positive concept. This approach aims for balanced growth between natural resources and the bioeconomy, generating stable income, enhancing community quality of life, and preserving biodiversity richness for future generations.
This event provided communities the chance to present biological products to private sector entrepreneurs, marking a significant transition that helps local communities access modern trade channels and become future business partners. The event featured several key activities, including:
• A panel discussion exchanging perspectives on upgrading biological resource products into sustainable businesses, helping communities understand strategies to develop products that meet commercial market demands.
• Experience sharing by Khun Khim-Leena Nakawiroj, owner of the TikTok channel “Southern Girl Growing Plants,” who shared her inspiration in growing a business alongside conserving biological resource bases.
• Exhibition space showcasing community products developed and elevated to Product Champion status.
• One-on-one business matching sessions between community producers and real private sector entrepreneurs from modern trade stores, online platforms, and other channels.
This event aims to increase marketing opportunities and distribution channels for biological resource products, serving as a key force to drive the national bioeconomy based on the Nature Positive concept, which balances economy, community, and nature sustainably.
Major Award Winner Dr. Grin Boonlertvanit, Executive Vice President of Kasikornbank, represented the bank in receiving the Sustainability Beyond Banking Award at the Brand Inside Awards 2026. Organized by Brand Inside, an online news agency covering business, brands, and economy, the award recognized Kasikornbank’s role as a green bank committed to supporting Thai businesses in adapting to a low-carbon economy and achieving Net Zero goals through ESG and Sustainable Banking practices.
The bank also continuously develops Beyond Banking ESG Solutions for clients, including Carbon Accounting Service, ESG Advisory, Net Zero CEO Course, and Tokenized Carbon Credit Solution. This reflects its commitment to fostering economic growth alongside sustainable environmental and social value creation. The Brand Inside Awards 2026 honor organizations and brands making positive societal and economic impacts and playing vital roles in driving the country toward a sustainable future.
The selection process involved qualitative assessment by a panel of experts, evaluating business strength, past achievements, leadership commitment, image, and stakeholder recognition to choose organizations delivering consistent tangible results. The awards ceremony took place recently at Common6, 6th floor, One Bangkok Tower 4.
Congratulations Wicha Phoolvoralak congratulated Rat Osathanugrah on her first solo painting exhibition, “Princess of Anxiety,” which presents over 30 oil paintings on canvas expressing memories of her mother, a key inspiration, through colors, shapes, and symbols. The free exhibition runs until 22 August 2026, from 08:00 to 17:00, at noble PLAY, Ploenchit. Also joining the celebration were Tor Santisiri, Thana Chaiprasit, Somchai Jongsang, and Ekrit Praditsuwan.