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New import tax to level field amid flood of foreign goods
Business, Published on 07/02/2026
» Starting from Jan 1 this year, all goods ordered online and imported into Thailand are subject to both import duty and value-added tax (VAT).
Out-of-this-world election promises
Online Reporters, Published on 20/01/2026
» Thai voters tired of the usual suspects and looking for a real outside-the-box thinker in the Feb 8 election may have found their champion in Mongkolkit Suksintharanon.
How to help the world's poor most effectively
News, Bjorn Lomborg, Published on 22/12/2025
» As 2025 draws to a close, it's natural to turn our thoughts to the good we can do in the coming year -- not just for our families and communities, but for the world at large. The holidays are a moment not just for personal resolutions but for asking a bigger question: how can we help the world's poor as effectively as possible?
Thai Consumers Shift Toward Mindful, Value-Led Spending
Published on 12/12/2025
» As consumer behaviour in Thailand continues to evolve, new analytics from The 1 Insight reveal that Thai shoppers have fully entered the era of Mindful Consumption — a period in which purchasing decisions are guided not by price alone, but by two dominant forces: Value-Oriented Spending and Health & Wellness–Driven Choices. These motivations now influence consumers across all age groups.
Innobic buys Alvogen Pharma
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/12/2025
» Innobic (Asia), the life science arm of energy giant PTT Plc, is moving into the world's largest pharmaceutical market after securing a foothold in the US through the acquisition of Alvogen Pharma US Inc.
Wellness tourism the way forward
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/11/2025
» As the government promotes the wellness and medical tourism segment, the private sector is calling for eased regulations and a focus on well-being to position Thailand as a top destination for these services.
YWCA Diplomatic Charity Bazaar runs until Sunday at CentralWorld
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 05/11/2025
» CentralWorld will turn CentralWorld Pulse on 7th floor into a global marketplace during the 70th YWCA Diplomatic Charity Bazaar from tomorrow until Sunday.
JSP doubles investment in online sales
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/10/2025
» MAI-listed JSP Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (Thailand), a leading distributor of medicines and nutritional supplements, is moving swiftly to capitalise on the surging popularity of the "Janey Live" phenomenon, doubling its investment in online sales channels to meet skyrocketing demand.
Norway Showcases Food Supplements at Vitafoods Asia 2025
Published on 24/09/2025
» The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok and the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce successfully spotlighted Norway’s world-leading food supplement industry during Vitafoods Asia 2025 through a high-profile networking reception and ambassador-led engagements. Under the theme “Bridging Norwegian and Thai Food Supplement Communities,” the programme provides a powerful platform for Norwegian biotechnology innovators and Thailand’s expanding food supplements sector to connect, collaborate and form partnerships in one of Asia’s fastest-growing health markets.
Life Expo to shine new light on wellness
Published on 23/09/2025
» As holistic wellness continues to gain momentum across the globe, Thailand is emerging as a key player in the movement, say the backers of Life Expo 2025.