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Delivery apps redefine life in Bangkok
Published on 11/12/2025
» On every street in Bangkok, at every red light and alley, you will see motorcycles with colourful canvas boxes and banners attached to the drivers. The riders wear matching jackets, and those without boxes often have a passenger behind them. These are the application-based delivery workers known as Riders.
Haadthip homing in on non-sugar drinks
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 18/03/2025
» Haadthip is putting greater focus on non-sugar beverages as consumers become more health-conscious and the company looks to lessen the impact from the sugar tax.
Thai Airways unveils new culturally enriched dishes with sustainability efforts
Published on 03/03/2025
» Green Chicken Curry and Pad Thai are among the world’s most recognisable Thai gastronomic delights, landing on the must-try lists of most foreign visitors dining at Thai restaurants worldwide. In 2025, Thai Airways, Thailand’s leading airline, introduces innovative twists on Thai gourmet cuisine and cultural heritage, offering global passengers the chance to experience untapped delicacies alongside Thailand’s luxury amenities and services.
Old places, new menus
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 23/04/2024
» Bored of eating the same thing twice? Fear no more, here's a list of restaurants that have shuffled things up to make sure you're never bored or short of choices while dining out. Spring has sprung!
Thai sweet tooth still poses a risk
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/02/2024
» Thais consume about 23 teaspoons of sugar per day, which is almost four times higher than the sugar intake standard, says Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth).
Department plans to study a sodium tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/08/2023
» The Excise Department is planning a study of sodium tax collection measures after the success of the "sweet tax" on sugar-sweetened beverages implemented in 2017 to shift consumer and industry behaviour towards making healthier choices, says director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Sodium also needs taxing
Oped, Editorial, Published on 31/03/2023
» Starting tomorrow, the third stage of a tax hike on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) will come into effect, meaning consumers with a sweet tooth will have to pay more for soft drinks with a high sugar content.
Sugary drinks keep their fizz despite tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/03/2023
» The third stage of the excise tax hike for sugar-sweetened beverages comes into effect on April 1 after a six-month government postponement expires.
Sushi heaven
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 16/12/2022
» It was a drizzly Friday evening and Shintaro was enjoying brisk business as it has been since 1997.
Sugary drink makers get tax reprieve
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/09/2022
» Manufacturers of sugary drinks have been given more time to adjust their recipes after the government pushed back the latest hike in the excise levy for another six months.