by Teuvo Tuomi | May 5, 2023 | Bangkok, Food & Drinks, Lifestyle, News, Thailand
‘The world’s smelliest fruit’ durian has now been banned from Bangkok buses. The decision is based on a directive issued by the Transport Ministry in 2014 to ensure peace and order on public transport. The announcement says the 2014 directive prohibits passengers from...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 26, 2023 | Thailand, Economy, News, Technology
Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor Office is fast-tracking five key investment projects, with a major focus on e-services. These megaprojects are the high-speed railway linking Suvarnabhumi, Don Muang, and U-Tapao airports, the expansion of U-Tapao Airport and...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 15, 2023 | ASEAN, Cambodia, Entertainment, Lifestyle, News, Southeast Asia, Sports, Thailand
The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has announced that live broadcasts of the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) will be televised for viewers in Thailand. Thailand and Cambodia are still in ongoing negotiations over licensing fees. Disputes erupted after...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 26, 2023 | Business, Finland, Lifestyle, News, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Thailand
Tanachira Retail Corporation, the importer and distributor of the Finnish fashion icon Marimekko and some other major brands is planning to have its initial public offering (IPO) with Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission next month. Tanachira’s...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 21, 2023 | Thailand, Culture, Food & Drinks, Lifestyle, News, Southeast Asia
TasteAtlas has placed Phanaeng curry at the top of the Best Stews in the World ranking, with a 4.8 score out of 5. The website describes Phanaeng curry as a variety of Thai curry that is characterized by its thick texture and a salty-sweet peanut flavor, consisting of...