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Award-Winning Vegan Restaurant Opens In Bangkok

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The Vegan Table who was publicly voted as, not only the ‘Best Plant-Based Restaurant In Phuket’, but also the ‘Best Plant-Based Burger In Phuket’ AND the ‘Best Plant-Based Thai Dish In Phuket’… has soft-opened a branch in Bangkok, and we’re so excited!

Meat-Free Menu Served for World Leaders at G7 Summit

The catering at the G7 summit held in Germany last weekend was completely meat-free (vegan and vegetarian), with fish and meat only available upon request.

Vegan Shoe Brand Hexa Launch Vegan Mascara!

Hexa, the PETA approved vegan company known for their vegan shoes, have branched out into the world of vegan beauty!

Bangkok’s Best Green Spaces To Reconnect With Nature

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With the recent opening of Benjakatii forest park, an extension of Benjakitti park, we’ve never been more spoilt for choice of beautiful green spaces to reconnect with nature and get a break from the traffic and some much-needed fresh air.

100+ Plant Milk Brands You Can Buy In Thailand | 2022

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Soy, oat, almond, pistachio, rice, sesame, hazel, walnut, peanut, macadamia, pea, hemp, coconut... Not sure which plant milk is for you? Work your way through this list to find out!

SOS Launch Pre-loved Fashion Boutique ‘Cycle’

SOS (Sense Of Style) recently launched a new section of their store called ‘Cycle’. The well-known Luxury Thailand-based Multi-brand Store now has an entire floor dedicated to reselling premium quality, pre-loved fashion.

New Vegan Restaurant Opens In Bangkok!

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Canes have now officially launched their new vegan restaurant which will be open for casual dining 5 days a week! - Canes Vegan Casual Dining!

Food Rescue App Launches In Bangkok

Oho! Thailand sells surplus meals from well known restaurants across Bangkok at 25-70% off, in an effort to tackle the food waste problems that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and wasted resources.

Environmental Pawprints: Why You Should Adopt, Not Buy Pets

“Pets make us happier and healthier. Unfortunately, they also have a huge environmental impact. We can reduce this by adopting instead of buying and by thinking carefully about our pets’ environmental pawprints.” - Dr Natalie Cooper, Researcher & Scientist

Winners of The 2020 Plant-Based Food Awards

Meat Consumption Must Fall By At Least 75% To Mitigate Climate Change, Says Study

A recent study points out that, in order to achieve climate goals and secure global food security, meat consumption must be reduced by at least 75%

New Plant-Based Meat Launches In Thailand!

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Veli Meat, which is the newest plant-based meat to launch in Thailand is a 100% plant-based meat upgrade made with soy protein, but also features 3 different types of mushrooms as the star ingredients to boost it’s nutritional value!

Kim Kardashian Announced As Beyond Meat’s ‘Chief Taste Consultant’

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Beyond Meat’s new video campaign was shared to @KimKardashian’s 314 million followers this week, showing the star tucking into Beyond Meat burgers and tacos.

NEW! Plant-Based Hot-Spot Opens On Sukhumvit!

Alt Eatery is the newest addition to Thailand’s thriving plant-based scene!.... But wait! It’s not just a cafe…!

Eating Our Way To Extinction Thailand Premiere

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Eating Our Way To Extinction seemed to have a huge affect on those who attended the premiere, with many brought to tears throughout the screening.

New Plant-Based Meat Launches In Thailand

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The 100% plant-based meat products by Mealty are currently available at their partner restaurants across Bangkok and will be launching for retail in mid-May with a number of offline and online platforms.

Billie Eilish Partners with Nike to Launch Eco-friendly Vegan Sneakers

The entire shoe is made from 18% post-consumer recycled content, including a synthetic nubuck upper that uses 80% recycled materials and 100% recycled polyester details.

New Vegan Make-Up Brand Launches In Thailand

The new beauty brand aims to offer luxury beauty products at affordable prices and focuses on ingredients that are ‘good for the skin and the environment’.

New Vegan Cafe Opens in Bangkok!

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Kind Cafe is offering vegan dishes like tofu “salmon” poke bowls, plant-beef tacos, tofu katsu bowls, tofu scramble, juices, smoothies and more!

New Documentary Exposes The Dairy Industry

The documentary uncovers alarming information about the impacts of the industry on the environment and health.

Alpro Launches In Thailand

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Alpro is one of the first brands in Europe to bring plant-based dairy upgrades to the mainstream originally with their soy milks and desserts, becoming a favourite to vegans since the 1980’s. Alpro is now capturing the plant-based and flexitarian market with their new oat milk products!

Bangkok Air Quality 5th Worst In The World Today

Bangkok’s air is so polluted today that it‘s unsafe to breathe. Today, February 17th, Bangkok was ranked #5 on Air Visuals list of the worst air quality in the world.

Flowers Bloom A Month Early In The UK

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Researchers found the average date for flower blooms was May 12th but in recent years, due to climate change, flowers are now blooming almost a month earlier!

Plant-Based Cafes In Phuket 2022

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Our up to date guide on where to go for the best plant-based food in Phuket for 2022!

Iceland To Ban Commercial Whaling By 2024

Iceland is one of only 3 countries in the world that still allows commercial whaling… but from 2024 this will end.

Plant-Based Restaurants In BKK With Sustainable Delivery Packaging 2022

We have specifically listed packaging that is at-home compostable and also meal-plan membership programs that provide re-usable containers.

Zero-Waste Guide Bangkok 2022

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To make your life a little easier when trying to be more environmentally friendly, here are our top spots for zero-waste shopping in Bangkok.

New Plant-Based Meat Brand Launches In Thailand

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Absolute Plant is the newest plant-based meat brand to join the fast growing plant-based meat market here in Thailand.

First Pride Plant-Based Chicken Nugget Pop Up Opens In Bangkok

The first ever plant-based chicken nugget pop-up booth in Bangkok will sell First Pride's award-winning vegan chicken nuggets with a selection of toppings and sauces!

Meat Zero Bologna & Burger Now 100% Plant-Based!

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Meat Zero have made the decision to remove egg whites from both their bologna and burger products.

Pork Is Now 14 X More Expensive Than Soy

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New Plant-Based Cheese Launches In Bangkok!

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...but this cheese is no ordinary plant-based cheese…! Think nacho cheese, but plant-based! Or mac & cheez, but without the macaroni!

Vegan Milo Launches In Thailand

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The 100% vegan and jay product is expected to be fully available nationwide by the end of January in convenience stores, super/hyper markets, eCommerce and local stores.

New Initiative In Thailand To Introduce Plant-Based Meals To Schools

The initiative, coordinated by the NGOs Sinergia Animal, aims to partner up with educational institutions, such as schools, universities, as well as companies and governmental institutions, and provide free support from dieticians and specialized chefs for them to serve greener meals by adding more plant-based options in their restaurants and cafes.

France Bans Plastic Packaging For Fruits & Vegetables

The new law introduced in France is expected to eliminate 1 billion pieces of single use plastic annually.

Google Search ‘Vegan Food Near Me’ Grows By 5,000% In 2021

According to Google’s “Year In Search”, Google searches for “vegan food near me” was identified as a breakthrough term and experienced a more than 5,000% increase in 2021!

Our Top Picks: Sustainable Christmas Gift Ideas

We’ve got you covered this Christmas with our list of plant-based and sustainable Christmas gifts!

New Plant-Based Shrimp Brand Launches In Bangkok

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A new plant-based seafood has arrived on the Bangkok vegan scene! Sea Craft Vegan’s Plant-Based shrimp has just launched for pre-order!

Hospital In Lebanon Goes 100% Vegan

A hospital in Lebanon has become the first in the world to adopt a completely vegan menu.

6 Affordable Plant-Based Eateries In Bangkok

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Plant-based food does not have to be expensive! Here are some of our favourite affordable plant-based eateries in Bangkok!

Elle Magazine Bans Fur Across All Platforms

Global fashion magazine Elle is officially banning the use of fur from all of its titles. This covers 45 editions and 46 websites worldwide, including its properties in China—the world’s largest fur-producing country.

Miss Universe Thailand 2017 Draws Backlash For Standing Up For The Planet & The Animals

Thai model, singer, presenter and animal protection ambassador Maria Poonlertlarp has received a lot of criticism over a comment she posted on the 2021 Miss Universe Anchilee Scott Kemmis’s recent Instagram post of her holding a leather bag.

New Luxury Vegan Soap Shop Opens In Emquartier

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Bangkok’s first luxury, cruelty-free, vegan and natural soap shop opened in Emquartier last month!

Danone Invests ฿1.7b To Turn Dairy Factory Plant-Based To Meet Demand

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Danone is investing ฿1.7 billion to switch one of its big French factories into a fully plant-based factory that will focus on producing oat milk under its Alpro brand.

COP26 Failed Us: Here’s What We Can Do

Nothing better sums up the failures of COP26 than the long queues in the food hall for high-emission meat dishes.

Top 3 Soy Myths Debunked

It’s not new to the scene, the lean, clean, environmentally green, superfood machine, found in many great cuisines, filled to the brim with protein, encourages trips to the latrine. Ladies and gentlemen, the soybean.

Bangkok is Drowning In Climate Change Whilst Fossil Fuel Delegates Dominate COP26

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If world leaders continue failing to take drastic action on climate, this could just be the beginning.

World Vegan Day: Vegan Swaps To Get You Started

To celebrate world vegan day, we’ve put together some easy swaps for those who want to make the switch!

What Is COP26 And Why Is It So Important?

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In November, the UK will host an event that many believe to be the world’s last chance to get climate change under control.

10 Accidentally-Vegan Supermarket Products That Will Surprise You

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When you first start checking ingredient labels for animal products, it might surprise you how many of your favourite snacks are accidentally vegan! 🎊

Meet Tom: One Man On A Mission To Save The Animals

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"The key is to read people carefully and evaluate how much they are willing to digest. If we hit them over the head to force them to change, we all lose!" - Tom

Why Thailand’s Vegan Festival Is A Model For A Sustainable Future

Thailand might just be the best and most realistic case study and model for a sustainable future of food. So what’s stopping the world from making this simple switch for good to save our planet?

Hemp: Could This Plant Save The Planet? 🌱

Every year, the fashion industry emits 1.2 billion tonnes of CO2 - more than the carbon footprint of international flights and shipping combined! 👖👕👗

Full List: Plant-Based Cheese Brands In Thailand 🧀

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➡️ It's tough to ditch dairy right? Not any more! Check out this extensive list of Thailand's delicious plant-based cheese selection 🌱

IKEA Opens Circular Shop & Recycling Centre In Thailand

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✅ Sell your old IKEA furniture ✅ Buy cheaper & well renovated second-hand furniture ✅ Drop off your recycling and earn IKEA freebies and discounts!

J Festival 2021 With Sara Hohler!

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🌱 We were honoured to be joined by Sara Hohler during her first Jay festival as a vegan! Sara joined us on a tour around Central Food Hall’s Jay festival and helped us try some of the tastiest Jay food in town!

Welcome To Jay Vegan Festival 2021

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✅ Join us as we visit all of Bangkok's major Jay festivals, including Healthiful, Central Food Hall, Central World, IconSiam, Siam Paragon and Yaowarat!

New! Plant-Based, Thai Food Delivery Launches In Bangkok

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With the aim to make plant-based food more accessible to Thai families, Ve Gang (coolest name ever) have just launched their 100% plant-based Thai food delivery in Bangkok!