Tag: Food
Bangkok to Launch Government-Run Food Bank
An initiative to improve food security in Bangkok while reducing waste has been launched with the involvement of the capital’s 50 district offices. The offices...
Sun Legal Update: Setting Up a Food-Related Business Can Be Complicated
The Department of Industrial Works announced that more than 1,000 new factories, mostly in the food industry, have been established over the past six...
Contaminated Belgian Chocolate Eggs Not Imported into Thailand – FDA
Thailand did not import Belgium-made Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs contaminated with salmonella bacteria, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA made the confirmation...
Know a Crazy Thai? Blame the Chili Peppers
Chilies have been a hot topic in nutritional research for years now and, having acquired a penchant for them since first landing at Don...
Thailand, Vietnam Strengthen Ties Over Bowls of Massaman Curry
Thailand’s world-famous Massaman curry is no longer just a tasty dish but a diplomatic tool that is furthering ties with Vietnam. Due to the uptick...
Food-Delivery Apps Pledge to Cut Single-Use Plastic
Leading food-delivery companies joined the government and state enterprises in a pledge to reduce use of single-use plastics in their services. Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa...
Michelin Guide Thailand Plans New Awards, Green Certification
The 2021 Michelin Guide Thailand will include two new awards and a new distinction that inspire young chefs, better service and environmental sustainability. Tourism Authority...
Sizzler USA Goes Bust, But Thailand Salad Bar Lives On
Don’t worry Thailand, your unlimited salad, soup and pasta bar isn’t going away after the Sizzler steakhouses in the United States filed for bankruptcy...
Krabi Culture, Cuisine Showcased at Aug. 26-30 Arts Festival
The arts, culture and cuisine of Krabi will be showcased starting Wednesday at the southern town’s Mud Crab Sculpture Park. The Aug. 26-30 “Visit Art...
Wok Star Express’ Western Chinese Food Hits All the Right Notes
Entering a market already flush with western-style Chinese eateries, Wok Star Express’ founders needed more than some musical shtick to stand out. Fortunately for...
Government Researchers Devise Odor-Free Packaging for Stinky Durians
Durians stink. Admit it. Everyone knows it. Hotels ban them. You can’t eat them on trains or buses. They’re toxic-smelling fruit that induces heart...