The BTS Group, in cooperation with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Saha Group, MBK Center, and Siam Piwat Group, jointly presided over the opening ceremony of the 17th Vegetarian Food Festival with Nuduan on 21 October 2025, under the concept “Vegetarian for Earth” at the walkway of BTS National Stadium Station.

The opening ceremony was honored by the presence of Mr. Chadchart Siitipunt, Governor of Bangkok, Dr. Karoon Chandrangsu, Independent Director, BTS Group Holdings Public Company Limited, Mr. Surapong Laoha-Unya, Chief Executive Officer, Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited, Mr. Ian Craig Longden, Chief Executive Officer, Super Turtle Public Company Limited, Mr. Somphol Tripopnart, Chief Shopping Center Business Officer, MBK Public Company Limited, Mr. Sutaschai Playkaew, Senior Vice President of Operations, Siam Piwat Company Limited, and Ms. Thaninthorn Chokwatana, Director of Corporate Communications and Governance, Saha Pathana Inter-Holding Public Company Limited, and Mr. Sitthiporn somkitsan, Director General, Traffic and Transportation Department, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, who jointly presided over the opening ceremony.

On behalf of BTS Group, Dr. Karoon Chandrangsu is committed to environmentally friendly practices, emphasizing the use of biodegradable materials and standardized waste management in collaboration with government agencies. This aligns with the Group’s sustainable business approach, corporate social responsibility, and governance, aiming to achieve Net Zero efficiently. For the 17th Vegetarian Food Festival with Nuduan, BTS Group coordinated with the Pathum Wan District Office to provide segregated waste bins, promoting proper waste sorting among participants, who can also enjoy a variety of popular vegetarian dishes, including vegetarian noodles, multigrain fried rice, and stir-fried soy sauce noodles from Chef Man Restaurant.

Mr. Surapong Laoha-Unya stated that the BTS Group is pleased to continue organising the Vegetarian Food Festival with Nuduan for the 17th consecutive year. He expressed his sincere appreciation to all partner organisations for supporting this meaningful cultural tradition of generosity and compassion.

The festival offers participants healthy vegetarian meals while promoting environmental awareness by avoiding meat and animal-based products, a major source of methane, the second-largest contributor to greenhouse gases after carbon dioxide.

He invited passengers and the public to join the event from 21–23 October 2025 at the Skywalk area of BTS National Stadium Station (W1), where over 8,000 complimentary vegetarian meal boxes will be distributed by partner organisations during the 3 days event.

Mr. Ian Craig Longden stated that the “Vegetarian Food Festival with Nuduan” has consistently received strong support from participants of all ages, reflecting the growing public appreciation of this meaningful event. Super Turtle is honored to be part of this long-standing tradition, which combines cultural preservation with environmental awareness, a key pillar of the company’s policy. This year, Super Turtle will offer 1,000 Vegetarian Bologna Rice Balls with Chili Paste Mayonnaise per day from Turtle Shop, made with premium ingredients. The Company hopes all participants will enjoy these flavorful vegetarian dishes while contributing to better health and environmental sustainability.

Mr. Somphol Tripopnart stated that MBK Center is proud to continue supporting the “Vegetarian Food Festival with Nuduan” for the 17th consecutive year. The event helps preserve a meaningful cultural tradition that unites people of all ages and nationalities through kindness and compassion by refraining from consuming meat. He emphasized that vegetarianism not only promotes good health but also reduces environmental impact and helps restore ecological balance. This year, MBK Center has collaborated with renowned restaurants from Food Legends by MBK on the 6th floor, as well as Pathumwan Princess Hotel, a subsidiary of MBK Group to distribute vegetarian dishes to attendees free of charge. Featured dishes include Mixed Vegetarian Fried Rice, Stir-Fried Noodles, Vegetarian Duck with Sauce, Lod Chong Thai, and Sweet Coconut Desserts.

M.L. Auradis Snidvongs stated that Siam Piwat is delighted to participate in the 17th “Vegetarian Food Festival with Nuduan”. She encouraged the public to care for their health by consuming more plant-based foods and to make merit by refraining from eating meat. During the three-day festival, Siam Piwat will sponsor vegetarian dishes from Jumbo Restaurant, served in biodegradable containers that do not harm the environment. She emphasized that vegetarianism not only promotes health and merit-making but also helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions, one of the main causes of global warming, aligning with Siam Piwat’s mission to drive sustainable business practices that create shared value for society and the planet.

Ms. Thaninthorn Chokwatana stated that this year’s event, under the theme “Vegetarian for Earth”, reflects the Saha Pathana Group’s pride in participating in the initiative. She emphasized, “We believe in the power of collective good — caring for our health, our community, and our planet. Eating vegetarian today is a meaningful act of kindness for both ourselves and society. We sincerely thank all partners for helping to create a more sustainable future together.”

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