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The Office of Trade Policy and Strategy (OTOP) reported that the construction material price index for September 2026 stood at 113.7, representing a year-on-year increase of 6.8% compared to September 2025. This rise was driven by higher prices across nearly all categories,…
TPSO (Ministry of Commerce) ·
The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a public warning urging consumers to exercise caution when purchasing sweets via online channels. The alert follows reports of three individuals, including a 2-year-old child, experiencing adverse health effects after…
Thai FDA - News (ข่าวสาร อย.) ·
From October 12 to 16, 2026, the National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC) under the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), in collaboration with the Royal Project Foundation, conducted installation and testing activities for the B-CYCLE…
MTEC - Materials research ·
On October 15, 2026, the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Themsak Sirakarin, Director of the Materials and Metallurgy Research Center (MTEC), welcomed a delegation from the Sugarcane and Sugar Board (SOTC) under the Ministry of…
MTEC - Materials research ·
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 ·
Getty Images is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization to transition back into a private company following the collapse of its merger plans with Shutterstock. The media giant, which reported $981 million in operating revenue and $84 million in operating profit for 2025,…
Brand Buffet ·
Global streaming giant Netflix reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2026, with revenue reaching approximately 4.2 trillion baht and net profit hitting 114 billion baht. However, on October 14, the company announced a major restructuring plan to cut roughly…
Marketing Oops ·
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand has designated MTL Life as a model organization under its Phase 2 financial literacy initiative for 2026. The insurer also secured three public awards including People's Favorite, Sustainable Knowledge Creation, and Outstanding…
Techsauce ·
Proofpoint, a portfolio company of Thoma Bravo, has signed an agreement to acquire Varonis, a data security provider, for approximately $6.3 billion in cash. The deal values Varonis at $49.75 per share and aims to combine data protection with AI security on a single platform. By…
TechTalkThai ·
The Major Care Foundation has delivered its 83rd Learning Cinema Room to Saraphya Kindergarten in Chai Nat province. This initiative uses films, cartoons, and documentaries as interactive learning tools to expand education beyond textbooks. The event was attended by the…
Marketeer ·
ServiceNow has launched version 3 of its employee-centric AI harness within EmployeeWorks, enabling staff to build and customize AI agents without writing code. The update introduces ToolSmith, a development environment allowing developers to use natural language descriptions to…
TechTalkThai ·
Major oil retailer PTT OR has donated a truckload of 400 large bags from its Cafe Amazon brand to support flood relief efforts. The donation was officially handed over at the Kasem Rong Kluea housing estate in Ladkrabang district by representatives from the Royal Thai Army and…
Marketeer ·
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the IMF, announced a new Global Policy Agenda at the annual IMF and World Bank meeting in Bangkok. While the global economy is projected to grow by approximately 3.1% in 2026, this figure reflects a slowdown from last year's 3.4% growth…
Techsauce ·
Fitness First is investing 330 million baht over the next 12 months to open new clubs, renovate existing locations, and enhance services including personal training, Pilates, and body recovery. The company reports that member visit frequency has increased by 25% since 2024, with…
Marketeer ·
EM District has partnered with TTB Bank, DENTISTE', and Krungsri Bank to launch two major promotional campaigns at its lifestyle centers in Sukhumvit. The 'SHOPAHOLIC' campaign offers cash vouchers up to 36,000 baht for shoppers at participating fashion and jewelry stores…
Brand Buffet ·
ICONCRAFT has partnered with three Thai fashion brands—VOYAGE by Natthachai Mangkhong, FEEL YOUTH by Phuwadol Chantharaksam, and COLLECTOR PROJECT by Ek Thongprasert—to present their collections at ELLE Fashion Week 2026. The event, themed 'Thai Craft Wisdom – From Heritage to…
Brand Buffet ·
EM District, a premier lifestyle hub in Sukhumvit, has partnered with TTB Bank, DENTISTE', and Krungsri Bank to introduce two major promotional campaigns. The 'SHOPAHOLIC' initiative offers cash vouchers up to 36,000 baht for shoppers at participating fashion and jewelry stores…
Marketeer ·
Onyx Hospitality Group has been recognized internationally for its commitment to authentic Thai hospitality over more than 60 years of growth. The company, which manages brands including Amari, OZO, Shama, and Oriental Residence, aims to become the best medium-sized hospitality…
Brand Buffet ·
Harmonic Security, an AI security startup focused on enterprise environments, has announced a new funding round of $50 million. The company plans to use these funds to expand its platform, which monitors and governs how employees utilize various AI tools at work. Originally…
TechTalkThai ·