The Latest Breaking News from Thailand

PLX Asia Summit Introduces Southeast Asia's First Unified Private Label Platform

BANGKOK, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PLX Asia, Southeast Asia's first unified B2B platform dedicated to private label and contract manufacturing, was introduced today through the Industry Leadership Summit, marking the first step toward its full-scale trade event in 2027. Designed to connect retailers, manufacturers, and solution providers, PLX Asia…

AAP · May 29

Thailand’s rising demand for quality offers new opportunities for EU

Flavours in fine dining have increasingly evolved beyond the appreciation of familiar delicacies, as organic agriculture and sustainably sourced food redefine culinary experiences through a stronger emphasis on long-term wellbeing, environmental responsibility and fair value for those throughout the food ecosystem.

Bangkok Post · May 29

Thailand posts record-high current account deficit in April as economy slows

Thailand posted a record-high current account deficit of $7.6 ​billion in April, with economic growth ‌slowing from the previous month from the impacts of the Middle East war and expected to get weaker, the Bank of Thailand said on Friday.

Bangkok Post · May 29

CPN, partners tout 'Grand Grand Sale 2026' campaign

SET-listed Central Pattana (CPN), a Thai real estate developer and the operator of Central malls, is joining hands with Central Retail and public and private partners to create a national shopping campaign entitled "Grand Grand Sale 2026", aiming to strengthen Thailand's position as a global shopping hub.

Bangkok Post · May 28

Siam Piwat launches global partnerships to capture luxury market

Siam Piwat Group, a global real estate and retail developer, is reinforcing its leadership by expanding its global luxury system with world-class partners to unlock new growth from an expanding wealthy customer base in Asia.

Bangkok Post · May 28

Minister says FDI must accelerate tech transfers

Thailand should capitalise on the strong inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) to accelerate technology transfers and support long-term economic growth, says Santitarn Sathirathai, the vice-finance minister.

Bangkok Post · May 28

Immigration to be digitised with new app

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Digital Identity Co Ltd and the Thai Immigration Bureau have partnered to develop the Thailand Immigration Management System (THIM), the country's first web and mobile platform for this sector.

Bangkok Post · May 28

Sugar Prices Fall on Stronger Production in Brazil

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.21 (-1.49%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -4.10 (-0.95%). Sugar prices added to this week's losses on Thursday, with NY sugar falling to a 1-month low and London sugar falling to a 5-week...

Barchart · May 28

Local manufacturing index deflates in April

Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) fell in April to 92.76 points, down 0.36% year-on-year, as global conflicts and domestic challenges weighed on industrial activity. The index declined from 108.69 points in March.

Bangkok Post · May 28

Reflecting on shared ties and wins

There's a Thai saying, wela phan pai wai muean kohok, time flies by so quickly.

Bangkok Post · May 28