Thai iced tea has been ranked among the world’s top non-alcoholic beverages, securing ninth place in a global list released by TasteAtlas.
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Bangkok and Phnom Penh renew border peace commitments
Cambodia and Thailand reaffirmed their decision to the truce agreement and adherence to the Joint Statement of the Third Special General Border Committee (GBC) on April 27.
CP Group-NTT DOCOMO collaborate on loyalty-driven e-commerce strategy in Thailand
Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, Thailand’s largest private conglomerate, has commenced a marketing solution business with Japan’s NTT Docomo Global, a subsidiary of Japan’s leading telecommunications operator, NTT Docomo.
Thailand to accelerate construction of Land Bridge bypassing Malacca Strait
Bangkok moves to seize the moment amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis, eyeing greater control over global maritime trade routes.
Bangkok to elevate Songkran into world-class festival
On April 17, Bangkok authorities set out an ambitious plan to elevate the city’s Songkran or the Thai new year celebrations into a globally recognised festival, with major improvements planned for infrastructure, urban management and environmental sustainability.
Energy Minister: Thailand has enough oil reserves to cover domestic demand
Thailand’s oil reserves were sufficient to cover domestic demand for 109 days as of April 9, according to the Ministry of Energy. The reserves consist of 25 days of legally required strategic stock, 22 days of commercial reserves, 31 days of crude currently in transit and another 31 days already secured for delivery.
Thailand to nominate Nang Yai shadow play for UNESCO
Thailand’s Ministry of Culture announced on March 28 that Nang Yai, a centuries-old Thai shadow play will be registered on the UNESCO Register of Good Safeguarding Practices.
Reincarnation and The Fluid Boundaries of Reality in Thai Film Uncle Boonme Who Can Recall His Past Lives
Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives is a 2010 fantasy drama film produced, written and directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul. It is inspired by a book titled “A Man Who Can Recall His Past Lives” by Phra Sripariyattiweti. The sixth film directed by Apichatpong, Uncle Boonmee is the first Thai film that won Palm D’Or in Cannes Film Festival 2010, regarded as one of the highest accolades in film circuit.
Thai AI startup Amity raises US$100M, expands R&D in Singapore
Southeast Asia’s largest generative AI company, Amity Group, has spread its wings to the Southeast Asian market when it announced a Series D funding round on March 25.
Thai commander accuses Cambodian forces of breaching ceasefire
On March 27, a Thai marine commander has accused Cambodian forces of repeatedly provoking Thai troops along the frontier in Trat province, saying gunfire heard over the past week could amount to breaches of the December ceasefire and warning that Thailand would respond if the incidents continue.