The Latest Breaking News from Thai

Food crisis to hit nations in second half

A global food shortage is expected to intensify during the third and fourth quarters this year, with the scarcity likely to benefit Thai food exporters, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

Bangkok Post · Jun 19, 2022

Renewed negotiations with Efta to start soon

Thailand is scheduled to announce on Monday the start of negotiations with the European Free Trade Association (Efta) to improve trade, services and investments.

Bangkok Post · Jun 19, 2022

Tourist influx at Lao border

Hordes of tourists have been crossing the Thai-Lao border for shopping and travel, especially in northeastern Nong Khai province, since the two countries eased their Covid-19 measures at the start of this month.

Bangkok Post · Jun 16, 2022

Thai solar panel manufacturers win US reprieve

Thai solar cell exports have a brighter outlook for at least two years after the Biden administration on Monday announced a two-year pause on imposing any new tariffs on such products made in Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia and Vietnam.

Bangkok Post · Jun 8, 2022

Thailand removes cannabis from narcotics list, decriminalises growing plants at home

As Thailand becomes the first country in Asia to take marijuana off its list of banned substances, its Health Minister is promoting cannabis by unconventional means.

ABC News · Jun 8, 2022

Fuel consumption set to rise by 9.2%

Thai energy consumption is expected to rise by 9.2% this year, based on an economic growth estimate of 2.5-3.5%, driven by an uptick in economic activities as pandemic restrictions ease, says the Energy Policy and Planning Office (Eppo).

Bangkok Post · Jun 2, 2022

Surge in travel from Laos

More than 2,000 Lao people are arriving in Nong Khai province every day after the Thai-Laos border checkpoint reopened.

Bangkok Post · Jun 1, 2022

Scarcity of workers poses threat to food export boon

The Thai food industry is enjoying higher overseas purchase orders, attributed to the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war, but the windfall may be short-lived as a severe labour shortage in the food sector remains unsolved.

Bangkok Post · May 31, 2022

Shopee unveils “Shopee International Platform” Joins forces with DITP to help Thai SMEs reach consumers around the region

‘Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, recently took its ‘6.6 Greatest Brand Celebration’ as an opportunity to launch “Shopee International Platform”, or SIP, a special program putting into practice its commitment to help Thai businesses take advantage of the borderless digital economy to develop and grow.

Bangkok Post · May 30, 2022

Overseas turmoil hits Thai export expansion

Thai exports grew for a 14th consecutive month in April, albeit at a slower pace than a month earlier, despite pressure from a host of factors.

Bangkok Post · May 27, 2022