Thai commerce minister meets Chinese ambassador to boost agricultural exports

Regarding trade promotion activities, Suphajee will lead over 60 Thai entrepreneurs to participate in the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai from November 4-6. This event will showcase high-quality Thai products and expand export...

Thai fashion exports soar to 220 billion baht as DIPROM boosts SME soft power

Three emerging trends shaping the future of Thai fashion Despite the challenges in the overall market, there remain significant opportunities for entrepreneurs to turn crises into growth, as Thailand’s fashion market continues to expand steadily....

Thailand, Laos Set USD 11 Billion Trade Target by 2027, Eye New Infrastructure to Boost Border Economy

In his first official visit abroad as Thailand’s prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul pledged to deepen economic ties with neighboring Laos by setting an ambitious bilateral trade target of USD 11 billion by 2027, nearly doubling current levels....

New Chief Launches Factory to Transform Cassava Economy

A newly enstooled development chief in Ghana’s Central Region has unveiled an ambitious $65,000 initiative to transform cassava from a subsistence crop into an economic powerhouse, combining industrial processing with youth skills training in a...

Thai military details border fence and patrol road, costing 8.66M baht per km

The Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters has disclosed the construction plan for a prefabricated concrete fence topped with razor wire along the Thailand-Cambodia border, accompanied by a patrol road. Specifications and costs: Razor wire, 45 cm...

2025 global poultry trade is strong despite HPAI, tariffs

Global poultry meat trade is predicted to reach over 13.8 million metric tons (MT) in exports and 11.2 million MT in imports in 2025, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) (Figure 1). In 2025, world poultry meat imports...

Construction peril demands action

Accidents at large-scale construction sites in Thailand occur often -- only to quietly fade from public attention, leaving no trace of lasting accountability. A recent example is the sinkhole measuring 30m by 30m wide, with a depth of 50m, that...

Gamescom Asia x Thailand to Focus on Creating B2B Opportunities

La Valle described Southeast Asia as a fragmented but high-potential landscape, where cultural distance and market access still challenge cross-regional collaboration. The merger, she said, allows for the knowledge-sharing and networking necessary...

Bangkok Süd M82 Schnellstraße startet Testbetrieb am 22 Oktober zur Entlastung der Rama 2 Route

Pendler auf der Rama-2 können ab dem 22. Oktober die neue Hochstraße M82 Bang Khun Thian–Ekkachai kostenlos testen – sie verspricht flüssigeren Verkehr in Richtung Süden. PATTAYA, Thailand – Der stellvertretende Premierminister und...

Sultan Kudarat hosts major coffee events, strengthens global agri-industry ties

October 18, 2025 | 5:44pm SULTAN KUDARAT, Philippines — The province of Sultan Kudarat recently held three major coffee events, further establishing itself as a hub for the agri-industry and international collaboration. In line with its global...

Food sovereignty at crossroads?

Rising reliance on imported cereals, dairy, and oils underscores urgent need for domestic production and food security strategies TIL BDR GHALLEY | Thimphu Bhutan’s agricultural imports have surged significantly over the past five years,...

Thailand launches new insurance strategy roadmap

Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand’s Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) is launching a new strategic roadmap to strengthen Thailand's non-life insurance sector, aiming to address rising disaster risks and the growing challenges of an ageing...

Notice issued to DHA coffee shop for ‘unlawfully using Thai café chain’s name’

KARACHI: A consumer court has issued a notice to a coffee shop located in the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Phase-VIII on an application alleging that it is unlawfully using the name of a Thailand-based café chain. The court has summoned the...

Thailand set to overtake China as the no.1 air conditioner exporter to the US in 2025

According to the Kasikorn Research Center, the US government’s decision to impose a 19% reciprocal tariff and an additional 50% tariff on steel components under Section 232 will increase export costs for Thai-made window air conditioners....

Thailand to launch four domestic tourism stimulus measures to boost Q4 travel

The second measure accelerates government, state enterprise, and local administrative body spending on training, seminars, and workshops from October 2025 to January 2026. At least 60% of the allocated budget is to be spent, prioritising secondary...

Karachi’s Mondo Coffee Bar in legal trouble for copying famous Thai brand

KARACHI – Karachi’s café scene is heating up as local coffee shop faces a legal showdown for allegedly copying a famous Thai brand. Mondo Coffee Bar in DHA Phase-VIII has been summoned by Consumer Court on October 31 after consumer accused of...

Bangkok to South M82 elevated motorway trial run starts October 22 to ease Rama 2 traffic

Commuters on Rama 2 can test the new M82 Bang Khun Thian–Ekkachai elevated motorway for free starting October 22, promising smoother travel to the south. PATTAYA, Thailand – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Pipat Ratchakitprakarn,...

Overseas expansion adds fuel to Chinese energy storage firms’ hunt for bosses

Openings at overseas energy storage operations flood John Yang’s screen anytime he browses recruitment websites, with listed giants and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) alike offering salaries well above those typically found in China’s...

The Belfast artists bringing murals to Thailand

ShareSave Belfast artist Zippy painted a mural of a swan in Bangkok Belfast, a city famed for its murals, is lending its street artists to a city in Thailand as part of a new festival this weekend. The Hit the North Street Art Festival, the...

Thailand showcases tourism excellence at ITB Asia 2025 in Singapore

The Tourism Authority of Thailand leads 22 top Thai travel businesses at ITB Asia 2025, highlighting sustainable tourism, wellness experiences, and Thailand’s appeal to high-value travelers from Singapore and the region. BANGKOK, Thailand – The...