Bangkok, July 10, 2026 – The Charoen Pokphand Group (CP) held its annual "CP Family Day 2026" event under the theme "Growing Love Together," dedicating the occasion to preserving corporate values centered on love, gratitude, compassion, and mutual care. The event provided a meaningful gathering for executives, employees, and their families through activities designed to strengthen bonds across families, the organization, and society. Established as an annual tradition held on June 28, CP Family Day was initiated by Supachai Chearavanont, Senior Vice Chairman of CP Group, drawing inspiration from Khun Ying Devi Chearavanont, whose life exemplified love, compassion, and selflessness. The observance continues the legacy of Dhanin Chearavanont, Senior Chairman, who emphasized the value of gratitude toward parents, family, benefactors, and colleagues—a principle that has become central to CP's organizational culture.

Throughout the event, executives, employees, and family members participated in diverse activities designed to create moments of love and connection. These included writing messages of love and gratitude on a "Tree of Love," visiting CP Group's innovation and business centers at True Digital Park, and listening to the song "Universal Love," composed by Supachai Chearavanont, which conveys concepts of compassion and human interconnectedness.

Supachai emphasized that CP Family Day is an occasion for everyone to reflect on the values of love, compassion, and sacrifice exemplified by Khun Ying Devi Chearavanont, which form the foundation of CP's corporate culture. He called on all to recognize the importance of mothers, who nurture families like the earth nourishes growth. Though time passes, love, sacrifice, and virtue continue to inspire future generations and those around us.

Supachai noted that the teachings of Dhanin Chearavanont—that the most important people in life are "mother and wife"—reflect the roles of those who strengthen families from behind the scenes, emphasizing gratitude as a cornerstone of life, just as organizations must honor those who have dedicated themselves to building its value.

"Family does not mean only those in one's home, but everyone connected by love, compassion, and goodwill—whether family members, colleagues, or society—because we are all part of one another," Supachai said.

Supachai further explained that a happy and balanced life comprises three essential elements: love and compassion, security, and dreams. Sustainable dreams emerge when love and compassion form the foundation. He emphasized that while professional success matters, the roles of being a good child, good father, or good mother hold equal value. Strong families are the starting point for developing quality individuals, leading to stronger organizations and societies.

Supachai compared the concept of "cultivating love" to farming, requiring continuous care, love, relationships, and bonds. Love and connection are not one-time occurrences but require constant nurturing and fulfillment. He invited everyone to return to spending time with family, caring for physical and mental health, and working together to build a society driven by love, compassion, and goodwill.

As global tourism competition intensifies, countries are racing to tap into new revenue streams from affluent travelers. Romance tourism—centered on couples and the wedding market—has emerged as a high-value segment that many nations now prioritize. These visitors spend lavishly, generate significant economic value, and support a diverse range of tourism businesses spanning hotels, resorts, event services, and local products.

With romance becoming a lucrative tourism market, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched an aggressive push through its "Romance in Thailand" initiative. The program brought together media representatives and destination management companies (DMCs) to explore romance and wedding tourism services along the Bangkok-Hua Hin corridor under the theme "Capture the Moment: Where Love Becomes Timeless." This campaign aims to position Thailand as a premier global destination for honeymoons and destination weddings, particularly targeting Indian and Middle Eastern markets.

The itinerary was designed as a three-day, two-night trip offering diverse experiences—from adventure and cultural heritage to luxury, gastronomy, wellness, and destination weddings—reflecting how modern travelers seek not just journeys, but meaningful stories and unique experiences that last a lifetime.

The first day began at voco Bangkok Surawong, an IHG property emphasizing sustainability and privacy. Guests experienced adventure romance at King Power Mahanakhon via the Mahanakhon SkyWalk, Thailand's highest observation deck, featuring the immersive "Mahanakhon Bangkok I-Tilted" experience. The day concluded with a romantic sunset dinner at Sky Beach Bar on the 78th floor of the Mahanakhon tower, or a private Supatra Boat cruise along the Chao Phraya River—offering couples an intimate alternative.

Before heading to Hua Hin, the group visited The Siam Bangkok, a luxury riverside property in the Dusit area positioned as a romantic destination and wedding venue for privacy-seeking couples. The hotel features diverse event spaces including Thai pavilions designed by renowned architects overlooking the river, offering Thai engagement ceremonies and romantic tea-for-two experiences. Private events start at 1.1 million baht per night, while partial packages begin at 450,000 baht for 50 guests. European and Australian couples form the primary clientele, though Indian markets are increasingly interested in larger event spaces. Recent bookings have accommodated 200-250 guests.

From Bangkok to Hua Hin, the journey showcased distinctive experiences in local lifestyle, cuisine, crafts, and beaches. The group visited Khun Tob's Palm Sugar Plantation, an educational site preserving traditional palm sugar-making knowledge established in 1992, where participants demonstrated fresh sugar production and crafted palm-stem souvenirs. Lunch featured local cuisine at Baan Suan Win before heading to SO/ Sofitel Hua Hin for a romantic beachside wedding experience.

True Corporation partnered with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to launch a new dimension in Thai gastronomy tourism through the "True5G Delicious Signal" project, championing the slogan "Tasty Dishes, Strong Connectivity." The initiative identifies excellent restaurants across Thailand that combine culinary appeal with strong True5G network signals, ready to support modern digital travelers. The project targets 1,000 restaurants this year to elevate Thai cuisine as an important national soft power, generate economic value, attract tourists worldwide, and support local and small-scale Thai restaurants as new destinations for digital-age travelers, creating opportunities for local economies and Thai tourism. This aligns with TAT's "Feel All The Feelings" campaign, which aims to inspire travel through food, culture, community, and Thai experiences, while leveraging True's 5G network capabilities.

Tapanee Kiarti Paiboonpuen, TAT Governor, stated that modern traveler behavior has changed—tourists now seek specific experiences rather than choosing destinations alone, often discovering restaurants through food critics, influencers, and online platforms. The collaboration between TAT and True Corporation combines Thai cuisine's unique appeal with 5G connectivity to promote gastronomy tourism, creating meaningful digital experiences for modern travelers. The initiative supports local communities, small restaurant operators, and aligns with TAT's "Instant Joy When Traveling Thailand" campaign.

True's network data shows that foreign tourists using roaming services increased 23% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, with average data usage per user rising 25%. Indian tourists notably increased data usage by 70%, reflecting India's growing importance to Thai tourism.

Young actor Boy Pakorn Chatchborirak has achieved a lifelong dream by performing on the Rachadalai Theatre stage for the first time in the production "Once Again—The More It Hurts, The More I Remember, The More I Love." In an emotional Instagram post following the show's closing performance, he expressed his deep gratitude to everyone who contributed to making this dream a reality.

Boy revealed that performing at Rachadalai had long been a dream he never expected to achieve, admitting he lacks singing skills and doubted he would ever have the opportunity. He has been watching Rachadalai theatre productions since before entering the entertainment industry, attending shows with his entire family. He recalled how he would return home after each performance to post tweets praising the actors' talents, always wondering how they could be so skilled.

The production proved to be a challenging yet invaluable experience. Despite his inexperience, Boy committed fully to the role, describing theatre as incredibly charming, fun, challenging, and stressful. He expressed profound gratitude to the audience for their support at every show, his director for the opportunity, and his co-star and partners for their exceptional work.

Boy also thanked his acting coaches for their guidance and encouragement, the production designer for creating a well-crafted character with depth, and his fellow cast members. He particularly praised his co-star, highlighting her as one of the finest and most talented actors he has worked with, serving as an example of true professionalism.

Most significantly, Boy expressed heartfelt thanks to his mother, who introduced him to Rachadalai theatre as a child because she loved it. His mother attended every performance, and he realized that his mother's passion for theatre had become his own. He credited her as the spark that ignited his love for stage performance.

A dragon emblem has appeared at Chakravarti Police Station, where officers are being distributed two emblems each, as the Royal Thai Police spokesman addresses ongoing criticism of the dragon emblem worn on uniforms at Huay Khwang Police Station. On July 10, 2026, the emblem design drew public scrutiny, prompting the police spokesman to explain that the dragon symbol represents the identity of Huay Khwang Police Station's area, which hosts large numbers of Chinese tourists and residents and is home to the Chinese embassy. The spokesman emphasized the emblem was not formally approved through proper channels and has no affiliation with Chinese business interests or organized crime groups.

Regarding the current case, Chakravarti Police Station's Facebook page posted an image of its own dragon emblem, differing from Huay Khwang's version, with a notice stating: "Notice to prevention division police officers: You are invited to collect the Chakravarti Metropolitan Police Station emblem, two pieces per person, at the prevention division office during business hours. We request your prompt cooperation to maintain order and uniformity in the appearance of our personnel." Following the post's publication, numerous social media users posted comments and reactions.