Unilever in Thailand accused of skin color discrimination
The British/Dutch multinational Unilever has become involved in a riot in Thailand over a false advertisement for whitening body lotion.
News from Thailand – June 20, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Thailand is still not doing enough against human trafficking
• Unilever spreads wings to Myanmar
• Red Bull heir trains hit-and-run case
Short flood news
The employee and employer contribution to the Social Security Fund will temporarily be reduced from 5 to 3 percent to ease the financial burden of employers and employees affected by the floods. The discount is valid from January to June.
Dutch brands in Thailand
Do you recognize this? You are in Thailand and you see a Shell petrol pump and you feel proud for a moment. Or you're shopping in Siam Paragon and you're standing in the electronics department between the Philips TVs and you think hey Philips: Holland. At the bar you can see Thai and farang drinking Heineken. On the bus on the way to your destination you will pass a Makro. You can buy Unilever products in the 7-Eleven. At departure …
