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Siam Piwat Group is hosting global leaders attending the 2026 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok from October 12 to 18, 2026. The company will showcase Thai culture through exhibitions like 'The Art of Royal Craft' and 'Amazing Thailand Global Thai Silk Exhibition' at…
Marketeer ·
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) ·
Rocks Group is launching its first Sanmai Ramen branch at Central Ladprao in Bangkok, marking a strategic expansion of its food portfolio alongside existing brands like Khao-so-i and Potato Corner. The new location will feature craft ramen at an accessible price point,…
Marketing Oops ·
In South Korea, detachable keyboard keycaps have evolved into a trendy accessory known as 'Keycap Keyring.' These items feature functional switches that allow users to click and hear the familiar mechanical sound while hanging from bags or keys. Retailers like CU successfully…
Marketing Oops ·
While TikTok is often associated with Gen Z trends, US shapewear brand Shapermint discovered that 60% of its top-performing TikTok Shop affiliates are over 35. The company, which targets women aged 35 to 65, leverages creators who share similar life experiences and body types to…
Marketing Oops ·
Many Thai homeowners view floor repair as a difficult and costly hassle, often tolerating damaged concrete surfaces that are peeling or eroding. JORAKAY addresses this insight with its new campaign, 'Tha Chon Lon Koran Pang' (Challenge Cracked, Eroded, Ruined), promoting the…
Marketing Oops ·
KEX Express is expanding its network by opening a new shop at One City Centre in Ploenchit, Bangkok, targeting the urban lifestyle of workers and expats. Insights show that Gen Y and Gen Z customers in CBD areas prefer quick and accurate delivery between 07:30 and 19:00 hours.…
Marketing Oops ·
Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand dropped from approximately 11.1 million in 2019 to around 4.47 million in 2025, a decline of roughly 34%, with Malaysia now leading the market. Jane Sun, CEO of Trip.com Group, highlights that while Chinese travelers remain the world's top…
Techsauce ·
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 ·
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) secured five awards at the 44th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) held in Manila, Philippines, on October 7, 2026. Mr. Warit Rattanachuen, Deputy Governor for Strategy, represented EGAT to receive the honors. The…
EGAT ·
On October 9, 2026, the National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC) of the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), in collaboration with the Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency Promotion Department (AEDPD) and the Sugarcane and Sugar Board…
MTEC - Materials research ·
Siam Craft Industry Public Company Limited has successfully transformed fly ash and bottom ash, previously destined for landfilling, into raw materials for hollow concrete blocks. Dr. Sittisak Prasarnphan from the National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC), NSTDA,…
MTEC - Materials research ·
The Office of Trade Policy and Strategy reported that Thailand's producer price index expanded by 10.5% year-on-year in September 2026, reaching an index value of 116.8. This increase was driven primarily by high global energy prices, a tight supply situation, and the weakening…
TPSO (Ministry of Commerce) ·
The Office of Trade Policy and Strategy released survey results showing Thailand's overall consumer confidence index fell to 48.9 in September 2026, down from 49.5 the previous month. While government measures like 'Thailand Helps Thailand Plus' and continued export expansion,…
TPSO (Ministry of Commerce) ·