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Thailand and China Sign Agricultural Pacts to Boost Seafood Exports
Thailand and China signed agricultural agreements to boost seafood exports and water resource management, with new quarantine standards expected to add over 500 million baht in annual trade value.
Ton Sorn Wins Thailand's No. 1 Brand Award for Second Year
Ton Sorn grass jelly has won Thailand's No. 1 Brand award for the second consecutive year, crediting its success to premium quality and strong consumer trust built over 64 years.
Social Security Board Election Registration Closes Tonight
Registration closes tonight for Thailand's 2025 Social Security Board election, with nearly 1.6 million voters and 195 candidates already registered to help shape how the social security fund is managed.
Thai Bank Launches Online House Fair With 0% Interest
Thailand's Government Housing Bank is running an online home fair July 20-24 with over 3,000 properties nationwide, offering zero-percent financing for up to two years and discounts up to 50 percent.
Trade and Customs Seize 1.3 Billion Baht in Counterfeit Origin Goods
Thai authorities seized 8.8 million counterfeit goods falsely labeled as Thai-origin at Laem Chabang Port, valued at 1.377 billion baht over the past fiscal year, as the government tightens enforcement to combat trade fraud and protect the
Yoppa Yogurt Eyes Nine Branches This Year as Franchises Exceed 50
Yoppa Yogurt, the affordable synbiotic yogurt brand, has sold over 50 franchises and plans nine company-operated locations by year-end as it expands nationwide from its popular Siam Square flagship store.
BTS Takeover of Green, Gold Lines Heads to Board
Thailand's Department of Railways is accelerating plans to return Bangkok's Green and Gold BTS lines to state control, with a policy committee meeting scheduled this or next week to finalize the asset transfer. Some line segments can transf
Animal Welfare Groups Call for Probe Into Elephant Firecracker Incident
Animal welfare groups have called for an investigation after a volunteer allegedly threw a firecracker at Plai Salika, a wild elephant at Khao Yai National Park, sparking online outcry. The organizations are also urging stronger legal prote
Thai Airways, SIRIVANNAVARI Design Luxury First Class Amenity Kits
Thai Airways has partnered with luxury fashion brand SIRIVANNAVARI to create exclusive amenity kits for Royal First Class passengers, featuring designs inspired by Thai art, culture, and celestial traditions paired with premium skincare pro
BEM Turns MRT Stations Into TCAS Study Hubs
Bangkok Mass Transit System converted MRT stations into free TCAS exam study centers in July, offering students interactive learning sessions with renowned instructors on test strategy and self-discovery.
Thailand, EU Tackle Trade Fraud to Protect $53B Market
Thailand and the EU are strengthening cooperation to combat trade fraud and origin manipulation, protecting their $53 billion bilateral trade relationship through shared anti-fraud technologies and best practices.
Sports Minister Pledges to Overhaul Sports Fund Budget Management
Thailand's sports minister pledged to overhaul management of the country's 4-billion-baht National Sports Development Fund after hearing complaints from 17 sports associations that budget allocations are meager, delayed, and often diverted