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Big-spenders abound as poll race tightens
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/01/2026
» With only two weeks to go before the Feb 8 general election, the battle over economic policy has intensified into what many observers describe as a full-blown "populism war". Major political parties are locked in a contest of ever more generous handouts, welfare schemes and cash-based incentives, each attempting to outbid the other to secure votes.
Major political parties step up campaign pitches
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/01/2026
» Major political parties yesterday intensified their campaign pitches, with the Pheu Thai Party promising higher rice profits for farmers and the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) focusing on border security, welfare expansion and cost-of-living relief.
China rice order a 'timely boost'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/11/2025
» China's plan to buy 500,000 tonnes of Thai rice is expected to give a timely boost to exports at a time when the United States is applying tariff pressure across the region, says political economist Somjai Phagaphasvivat.
Police bust illegal streaming sites linked to gambling
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/08/2025
» Law enforcement in Chiang Mai carried out raids on Wednesday, seizing assets tied to a major Premier League copyright piracy network linked to online gambling.
Department of International Trade Promotion helps US grocery chain source Thai goods
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/07/2025
» The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) has joined forces with leading US Asian grocery chain H Mart to expand the presence of Thai food products in the American market.
Blue Elephant Celebrates 45 Years of Global Success
Published on 09/07/2025
» This year marks another milestone for the Blue Elephant Group as it celebrates its 45th anniversary of dedication to authentic Thai cuisine, culinary innovation and hospitality. Founded in 1979 by visionary entrepreneur Karl Steppe and esteemed Master Chef Nooror Somany Steppe, Blue Elephant has grown from a single restaurant in Brussels to an internationally acclaimed brand and beacon of Thai gastronomy. Today, Blue Elephant continues to honour its rich heritage while embracing the future with its subsidiary, Blue Spice, which is dedicated to making authentic Thai cuisine accessible to home cooks and food enthusiasts worldwide.
Reports of fake Thai rice on sale in China
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/06/2025
» The Commerce Ministry is monitoring reports of Cambodian-grown rice products distributed in China, which use packaging bearing the print of a Thai flag and a certification emblem for Thai jasmine rice.
ZATO Sparkling Wins Gold at Global Awards
Published on 26/06/2025
» Bangkok, June 26, 2025 — ZATO Sparkling, a new canned sparkling beverage from the spirits division of Thai Beverage Public Company Limited, has elevated traditional Thai rice wine fermentation to new heights. This innovative product uses “satho” (a traditional Thai rice wine) made from Thai jasmine rice, fermented in clay jars using time-honoured methods from Northern and Northeastern Thailand. Presented in sleek, low-calorie canned form, ZATO Sparkling comes in two flavours: Cola Bomb, made with cola base imported from Spain, and Lemon-Lime Fizz.
Six Thai SMEs Win Bai Po Awards for Sustainability
Published on 06/06/2025
» Bangkok, May 6, 2025 – Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), in partnership with the Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration of Chulalongkorn University, has once again honoured six outstanding Thai SME entrepreneurs at the 20th Bai Po Business Awards by Sasin. These awardees were recognised for their creative leadership, resilience, and commitment to sustainable growth, helping advance Thailand’s economic potential.
PM pushes soft power in United Kingdom
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/05/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has underscored Thailand's commitment to expanding its export market and soft power in the form of Muay Thai, not only in the United Kingdom but across Europe.