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Thai Instant Noodle Brand Quik Sae's Tom Khlong Flavor Becomes Viral Trend After Users Add Fresh Chives

Consumers in Thailand have turned the instant noodle brand Quik Sae's long-standing Tom Khlong flavor into a viral sensation by adding large quantities of fresh chives. The trend originated on TikTok and Facebook, where users posted videos demonstrating the recipe: boiling one…

Thai Instant Noodle Brand Quik Sae's Tom Khlong Flavor Becomes Viral Trend After Users Add Fresh Chives

Consumers in Thailand have turned the instant noodle brand Quik Sae's long-standing Tom Khlong flavor into a viral sensation by adding large quantities of fresh chives. The trend originated on TikTok and Facebook, where users posted videos demonstrating the recipe: boiling one…

Thailand Warns of Melioidosis Outbreak in Lower Northeast as Cases Surge

The Disease Control Division 9 (DCCD) in Nakhon Ratchasima warns the public about melioidosis, also known as 'soil fever,' following a surge in cases across four provinces in lower northeastern Thailand. From January 1 to October 17, 2026, the health zone covering Nakhon…

Thai Deputy Interior Minister Inspects Flood Relief Efforts in Lampang Province

On October 24, Jaiseth Thai Seth, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Interior, visited Ban Mai Sri Bun Ruean in Ban Hong District, Lampang Province, to oversee flood relief operations under a government initiative to purchase disaster insurance for citizens. The visit included…

RFT Files Lawsuit Against CP Group Over 13.3 Billion Baht Airport Rail Link Fees; High-Speed Train Contract Termination Looms

The State Railway of Thailand (RFT) has filed a lawsuit with the Administrative Court against the Asia Era Wan Company (CP Group) and seven other guarantors, seeking payment of unpaid joint investment fees for the Airport Rail Link totaling 13,335 million baht plus interest. The…

Thailand Launches 'BOI to IPO' Program to Link Investment Promotion with Capital Markets

The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish the 'BOI to IPO' program. This initiative aims to assist New Economy enterprises in raising capital…

Thailand's Advanced Materials Sector Attracts 23.5 Billion Baht in Investment Projects

On October 15, 2026, BOI Secretary Narutim Thodsathiraksak highlighted the growing role of advanced materials in future technology development. Between 2023 and the first half of 2026, 35 projects were approved for investment totaling over 23.5 billion baht. These initiatives…

Thailand's NARIT Opens Meeting on Personal Incentives to Boost Individual Skill Development for Innovation Economy

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…

National Science Center Hosts Workshop on Sustainable Bagasse Fuel for Biomass Power Generation

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…

BOI promotion is only one stage of investment execution, MPG explains

A legal update shared by the Korean-Thai Chamber of Commerce on 9 October examines the steps between receiving BOI investment promotion and operating a business in Thailand. The material was prepared by member firm Mahanakorn Partners Group (MPG). It distinguishes investment…