Latest Thailand · Government & policy news and updates, with summaries, translations and original source links.
According to iiMedia data, China's dietary supplement market was valued at 377.5 billion yuan in 2025 and is expected to grow to 484 billion yuan by 2030. Consumer priorities have shifted toward products that address specific health needs, meet safety standards, and offer value.…
Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) ·
On October 12, 2026, Dr. Sitisunthorn Supothina and a team from MTEC visited the National Heritage Conservation Center under the Department of Fine Arts in Pathum Thani province. The visit focused on exchanging knowledge regarding material science expertise to support the…
MTEC - Materials research ·
The Tourism Authority of Thailand is promoting the 2026 Nakhon Phanom Illuminated Boat Procession to global audiences as a unique Mekong tradition. Running from October 16 to 27 around the provincial hall and riverfront, the event culminates on October 26 to mark the end of…
TAT Newsroom ·
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 13:30, Deputy Director General Sakdasilp Tulathorn chaired a meeting to discuss challenges faced by the private sector. The discussion focused on Thailand facing allegations from the United States regarding imported goods linked to forced labor…
Department of Labour Protection and Welfare - PR ·
The Thailand Rowing Association, in partnership with EGAT and other allies, will host the Thailand International Dragon Boat Festival 2026 on December 5-6 in Rayong. Athletes from 11 countries including Canada, Russia, Kazakhstan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines,…
EGAT ·
The Office of Trade Policy and Strategy reports that the road freight service cost index for Thailand rose by 11.1% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, driven primarily by escalating diesel prices linked to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Agricultural…
TPSO (Ministry of Commerce) ·
On October 8, 2026, Professor Dr. Yochanan Wongswat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHEST), led a delegation to Seoul, South Korea, to receive Her Royal Highness Princess Ubol Ratana Sirivattana Panuwat,…
NXPO - Science and innovation policy ·
On October 9, 2026, Professor Dr. Surin Kamfai, Deputy Director of the National Council on Science and Technology Policy (NARIT) under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHEST), presided over a brainstorming meeting regarding draft proposals for…
NXPO - Science and innovation policy ·
The Thailand Machine Engineering Center (MTEC) has developed technologies and standards to enhance transportation safety, infrastructure maintenance, and environmental sustainability in Thailand. In vehicle safety, MTEC applied material selection, computer simulation, and…
MTEC - Materials research ·
On October 14, 2026, at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) office in Nonthaburi Province, Dr. Supattra Boonsam, Executive Director of the FDA, handed over essential medicines, medical supplies, and consumer goods to Dr. Saissam Wongsasulak, a board member of the Volunteer…
Thai FDA - News (ข่าวสาร อย.) ·
On October 14, 2569 (2026), the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) convened an urgent Zoom meeting with the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the Ministry of Public Health, and hospitals nationwide to outline strategies for managing methadone supplies. Deputy FDA…
Thai FDA - News (ข่าวสาร อย.) ·
On October 9, 2026, at the Government House in Bangkok, Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supachai Jaidan received Timor-Leste's Prime Minister Gai Rala Chanana Kusmau during his official state visit scheduled for October 9-10, 2026. The meeting was attended by Prime…
Ministry of Commerce - Minister news (ข่าวรัฐมนตรี) ·
On October 13, 2026, Dr. Kiridha Phapichit, Deputy Minister of Commerce, attended a High-Level Roundtable on leveraging intellectual property (IP) and intangible assets to support innovation, investment, and business growth. The event was organized by the European Union…
Ministry of Commerce - Minister news (ข่าวรัฐมนตรี) ·
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) strengthened its collaboration with CNN by serving as a supporting partner for the inaugural Asia edition of CNN Global Perspectives. Held on 14 October 2026 at The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok, the event coincided with the International Monetary…
TAT Newsroom ·
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Tripadvisor have signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate under the 'Transform Together' initiative. This partnership aims to position Thailand as Asia's No.1 High-Value & Meaningful Destination by 2027. The agreement allows both…
TAT Newsroom ·
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 2:30 PM, Kanjana Puengkaew, Director General of the Department of Welfare and Labor Protection, along with several deputy directors and senior officials, hosted a Buddhist merit-making ceremony. The event involved chanting for the late Princess…
Department of Labour Protection and Welfare - PR ·
The Department of Labor Protection and Welfare announced a postponement of mandatory employee fund contributions from October 1, 2026, to January 1, 2027. This adjustment aims to alleviate financial burdens on employers and employees affected by recent flooding and economic…
Department of Labour Protection and Welfare - PR ·
The Thailand Trade Office monitors flood impacts on industry, noting that if conditions improve quickly, some production sectors may resume output to compensate for delays. The assessment covers the entire supply chain, including labor, raw materials, logistics, and delivery.…
TPSO (Ministry of Commerce) ·
The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered all border inspection posts nationwide to tighten surveillance on imported vegetables and fruits. This heightened scrutiny is driven by surging consumer demand during the upcoming Vegetarian Festival and domestic production…
Thai FDA - News (ข่าวสาร อย.) ·
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has been honored with three awards at the Taiwan Innotech Expo (TIE 2026), an international event for inventors, researchers, investors, and academics organized by The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA).…
EGAT ·