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Bangkok temple thief caught on CCTV despite chanting concealment spell

Bangkok temple thief caught on CCTV despite chanting concealment spell

BANGKOK — 4 June 2026, police in Bangkok have arrested a security guard accused of stealing cash from donation boxes at Wat Pho after he allegedly climbed over the temple wall, covered his head with a cloth and recited what he described as a spell to conceal himself before carrying out the theft.

Lt. Gen. Siam Boonsom, commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, together with Maj. Gen. Pallop Aemla, deputy commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, and Maj. Gen. Chaikrit Pho-a, commander of Metropolitan Police Division 6, announced the arrest of Ratchathan, 43, on 4 June. He was apprehended at the entrance to Soi Lat Phrao 136 in Bangkok’s Bang Kapi district at about 12:30 on 3 June.

The arrest followed a complaint filed on 30 May by representatives of Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram, better known as Wat Pho, regarding a night-time theft inside the temple grounds.

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According to police, two wooden donation boxes inside a pavilion had been moved to the rear of the building and smashed open. Investigators found a small tripod nearby, which they believe was used to break the boxes.

The suspect allegedly stole 100 20-baht banknotes, worth a total of 2,000 baht.

CCTV footage reviewed by temple staff showed a man wearing a black T-shirt, black trousers and black trainers with white laces entering the pavilion at about 01:25 on 30 May. He had wrapped a white cloth around his head to conceal his face.

Investigators gathered CCTV footage from before and after the incident, including images showing the suspect moving the donation boxes and the damage caused to them. The evidence was used to obtain an arrest warrant from the Criminal Court on 2 June.

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Police later located the suspect in the Lat Phrao area and took him into custody.

During questioning, Ratchathan allegedly confessed to the crime. Police said he admitted climbing over the wall of Wat Pho and targeting the donation boxes because he needed money to pay his rent.

The suspect, who works as a security guard in Bangkok’s Pinklao area, reportedly told investigators that he had previously visited the temple and knew there was money inside the donation boxes.

Police said he claimed that before carrying out the theft he apologised to the temple’s sacred spirits and recited what he described as a concealment spell that he believed would prevent others from noticing him.

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He allegedly used the stolen money to pay his rent and cover other living expenses.

Investigators said the suspect also admitted having a previous theft conviction in another province. After serving his sentence, he moved to Bangkok and found work as a security guard.

He has been charged with night-time theft, trespassing at night, criminal damage, and concealing his identity while committing an offence. Police also alleged that he entered the temple grounds by overcoming a barrier intended to protect property. He was transferred to investigators at Phra Ratchawang Police Station for further legal proceedings.

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Khon Kaen Hospital apologises after nurse gives saline to wrong patient

Khon Kaen Hospital apologises after nurse gives saline to wrong patient

KHON KAEN — 4 June 2026, the director of Khon Kaen Hospital has led a team to present an apology basket to a patient after a nurse mistakenly injected another patient with the same first name, confirming the fluid was only saline solution and probing into staff negligence ongoing.

This follows an incident where Thanaphon Athiphatpaphakon posted a photo while awaiting treatment at Khon Kaen Hospital, stating that a nurse had mistakenly injected him with medication intended for another patient. He noted that he is waiting for clarification from Khon Kaen Regional Hospital as he had already informed staff that the surname being called was not his.

On Thursday, at Special Ward 298 on the fifth floor of Khon Kaen Hospital, Dr. Thanasit Praipong, hospital director, accompanied by a team of medical executives, nurses, and the attending physician to visit 48-year-old patient, Thanaphon. The delegation presented a gift basket and provided a clarification regarding the incident. Dr. Thanasit apologised and expressed his regrets over what had occurred.

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Dr. Thanasit said the error occurred in the nursing service because there were two patients named “Thanaphon,” leading to a mistake in patient identification. He admitted that staff had acted negligently, and a formal fact-finding investigation had already been launched under the hospital’s internal procedures. He emphasized that the management team has not ignored this incident. It is a serious matter that directly affects patients receiving treatment and the hospital will use this case to improve its working procedures.

“The incident had caused immeasurable damage to the organization’s image. Once regarded as one of the best hospitals in Thailand, but that reputation has vanished. We want to rebuild trust so that everyone who comes to receive our services can feel confident. Our executives, nurses, and entire staff have always been instilled with prioritising patient safety above all else,” Dr. Thanasit added.

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Dr. Thanasit continued that according to the investigation, a saline solution had been injected before staff realized it was given to the wrong patient. Although it was merely saline, the investigation must still continue. Any disciplinary action would depend on the intent and exact details of the mistake, as well as whether professional standards had been breached.

Meanwhile, Thanaphon said he felt more relieved. He admitted that he had been frightened and highly concerned, prompting him to post about the incident as a record, ensuring that someone would be held accountable in case he suffered harm or died. However, after receiving the explanation from the hospital director, he feels much more at ease. He insisted that he had not intended to damage the reputation of the hospital or its medical staff. He chose to receive treatment at Khon Kaen Hospital because of his trust and confidence in its personnel and would still be willing to return here for medical treatment, if necessary, in the future.

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Thai livestock groups back US corn imports to cut costs

Thai livestock groups back US corn imports to cut costs

BANGKOK — 4 June 2026, Thailand’s livestock and aquaculture industries defended plans to import feed corn from the United States, arguing that the move would reduce production costs, ease environmental pressures and would not harm domestic corn farmers.

The Federation of Thai Livestock and Aquaculture, joined by four livestock industry associations, said imports were necessary to address a shortfall in Thailand’s feed grain supply and to support ongoing trade negotiations with the United States.

Pornsil Patcharintanakul, president of the Thai Feed Mill Association and secretary-general of the federation, said Thailand requires about 9 million tonnes of feed corn annually but produces only 5 million tonnes, leaving a deficit of 4 million tonnes.

Thailand currently imports around 3.2 million tonnes of feed ingredients, including 1.5 million tonnes of corn from neighbouring countries and 1.7 million tonnes of wheat, while a further 800,000 tonnes remain unmet, he said.

The industry groups said a proposal to allow imports of up to 1 million tonnes of US corn would not replace domestically grown corn because importers would still be required to purchase local corn under a 3-to-1 domestic purchasing ratio before importing. They said the imported corn would instead substitute for wheat already being imported.

Pornsil said domestic feed corn prices had risen above 13 baht per kilogramme, which he described as the highest level globally. He attributed the increase in part to tighter import controls, restrictions on corn linked to crop burning and delayed rainfall that affected planting schedules.

Industry representatives argued that alternative domestic feed ingredients such as rice, broken rice, rice bran and cassava were already being used but could not fully replace corn because of nutritional, technical and market limitations.

They said lower-cost US corn could help reduce feed expenses, benefiting livestock and aquaculture producers as well as consumers through more stable prices for meat, eggs and other protein products.

The groups also argued that increased imports could help reduce environmental problems, including PM2.5 air pollution and transboundary haze associated with agricultural burning.

Addressing concerns about genetically modified organisms (GMOs), the federation said GMO crops have been widely used around the world for decades and noted that Thailand has imported and used GMO soybeans in the food and animal feed sectors for more than 30 years without adverse health effects or export disruptions.

The statement reflected the position of 21 livestock, aquaculture and feed industry associations, which said they were seeking greater public understanding of feed policy and long-term food security issues.

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Chinese Student Rescued in Thailand After Scammers Ordered Her to Stage Own Kidnapping

Chinese Student Rescued in Thailand After Scammers Ordered Her to Stage Own Kidnapping

BANGKOK — 4 June 2026, Thai police have rescued a 21-year-old Chinese student after a transnational scam network allegedly manipulated her into travelling alone from Hong Kong to Thailand, staging her own kidnapping and sending images intended to extort a further 12.5 million baht from her family.

The student, identified only as Ms Wang, was found safe at a hotel in Bang Phli district, Samut Prakan, after police traced her movements through immigration records, hotel surveillance footage and witness accounts.

Police said the case involved a form of psychological manipulation known as “virtual kidnapping”, in which scammers do not physically abduct a victim but instead use threats, fear and isolation to pressure them into following instructions and creating the appearance that they have been taken captive.

The operation was announced on Wednesday by senior Royal Thai Police and Central Investigation Bureau officers.

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According to police, Ms Wang’s father received messages through WeChat from an unidentified man claiming that his daughter had been abducted. The messages included images showing her bound and with apparent injuries, along with a ransom demand of HK$3 million, or about 12.5 million baht.

Her father did not transfer the requested ransom and instead reported the case to Hong Kong police, who coordinated with Thai authorities.

Investigators later found that the family had already lost HK$1.4 million, or about 5.8 million baht, during an earlier phase of the alleged scam.

Between 19 and 20 May, Ms Wang was reportedly instructed to ask her father for money under the pretext that it was needed as proof of financial support for overseas study. Her father transferred the funds into her Bank of China account, before the money was rapidly dispersed through suspected mule accounts linked to the scam network, police said.

The alleged scammers later intensified the pressure on Ms Wang, reportedly posing as government or law-enforcement officials and claiming that she was connected to a criminal case.

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Police said she left Hong Kong alone aboard Hong Kong Airlines flight HX767 on 31 May and arrived in Thailand at approximately 02:36 on 1 June. She then checked into a hotel in Bangkok’s Lat Krabang district.

As investigators examined surveillance footage from the hotel, they found that she appeared to have arrived alone and that no suspected kidnappers had entered or left her room.

Police said Ms Wang had hired a vehicle to buy rope, straps, a knife, body paint and red lipstick. She allegedly used the items to stage signs of injury, bind herself and record images and videos that were later used to pressure her family into paying the ransom.

The scammers then allegedly instructed her to move to a hotel in Bang Phli district, Samut Prakan, using an image of a fake passport supplied online to complete the check-in process.

Thai police traced her location and brought her to safety. No accomplices were found with her at the hotel.

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Pol. Gen. Tatchai Pitaneelaboot, deputy national police chief and director of the Royal Thai Police Anti-Trafficking in Persons Centre, said the case reflected an emerging form of transnational crime in which scammers remotely control victims through psychological pressure.

Police warned that victims could face further danger if they were instructed to travel onward to other countries, potentially placing them at risk of actual human trafficking.

Thai authorities said they would continue coordinating with Hong Kong police and international law-enforcement agencies to investigate the network behind the alleged scam.

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Mass fish deaths reported amid plankton bloom in Chumphon

Mass fish deaths reported amid plankton bloom in Chumphon

CHUMPHON — 2 June 2026, Thai authorities have launched an investigation after marine life deaths and discoloured seawater were reported near the Pak Nam Tako estuary in Chumphon province, with preliminary findings indicating a plankton bloom and unusually low dissolved oxygen levels.

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin ordered the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources to assess the cause of the incident, evaluate its impact and develop measures to prevent further damage to marine resources and aquaculture operations in the area.

Department Director-General Pinsak Suraswadi assigned researchers from the Central Gulf of Thailand Marine and Coastal Resources Research Centre to conduct field surveys, test seawater quality and collect plankton samples.

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Preliminary surveys found reddish-brown seawater with a strong fishy odour and numerous dead marine animals, most of them fish. Ponyfish were the most commonly recorded species, followed by scad, tonguefish and blue swimming crabs.

Analysis of plankton samples found a bloom of diatoms, with dominant species including Pseudo-nitzschia spp. at an average density of 13,430 cells per litre, followed by Thalassiothrix spp. at 11,650 cells per litre and Pleurosigma spp. at 10,270 cells per litre.

Researchers said the concentrations were high enough to cause seawater discolouration, a phenomenon associated with plankton blooms.

Initial water quality measurements showed pH levels ranging from 7.82 to 8.27, temperatures between 29.7 and 32.5 degrees Celsius, salinity levels of 25 to 32 parts per thousand and dissolved oxygen levels of 3.95 to 6.28 milligrams per litre.

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In fish cage farming areas near the Pak Nam Tako estuary, some seabass deaths were reported. Researchers recorded dissolved oxygen levels as low as 3.95 milligrams per litre, which is considered relatively low for sustaining aquatic life.

Officials said seawater discolouration can occur when phytoplankton densities exceed approximately 10,000 cells per litre, depending on species composition and local environmental conditions.

They added that plankton blooms can reduce dissolved oxygen levels, particularly near the seabed, creating stressful conditions for marine animals and potentially contributing to fish mortality.

Authorities said further analysis is under way to determine the full extent of the impact and identify any additional contributing factors.

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Clouded Leopard “Nong Yan” highlights Khao Kheow Zoo’s global conservation success

Clouded Leopard “Nong Yan” highlights Khao Kheow Zoo’s global conservation success

CHONBURI — 4 June 2026, the official Twitter account of Thailand’s Khao Kheow Open Zoo has photographs of “Nong Yan”, the clouded leopard that inspired its official logo. According to the zoo, the image of a clouded leopard set against a tropical rainforest backdrop reflects the biodiversity and ecological richness of Southeast Asia’s forests, the species’ natural habitat.

The clouded leopard, a rare wild cat native to Southeast Asia’s tropical forests, has become a symbol of conservation success at Khao Kheow Open Zoo, with the zoo’s decades-long breeding programme earning international recognition and helping raise Thailand’s profile in global wildlife conservation efforts.

For more than 30 years, Khao Kheow Open Zoo, under the Zoological Park Organization of Thailand under Royal Patronage, has continuously developed expertise in clouded leopard conservation and captive breeding. The programme is now recognised as one of the world’s leading centres for clouded leopard management through cooperation with the Clouded Leopard Consortium and international partners, including the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, Nashville Zoo, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and the Species Survival Plan.

The achievement is particularly significant because clouded leopards are among the most difficult wild cat species to breed in captivity. The animals are highly sensitive to stress and require carefully managed breeding pairs.

Through years of research and the development of specialised animal husbandry techniques, Khao Kheow Open Zoo has successfully bred multiple generations of clouded leopards. The programme has played a key role in increasing captive populations and maintaining genetic diversity within global conservation initiatives.

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Beyond breeding efforts, the clouded leopard serves as an important ambassador for wildlife conservation, helping raise public awareness of Thailand’s forest biodiversity and the importance of protecting endangered species and ecosystems.

Knowledge gained from the programme has also contributed to conservation planning and efforts to restore clouded leopard populations in the wild, a long-term objective of modern wildlife conservation.

Researchers and veterinarians involved in the project say conservation programmes continue to face challenges from climate change, ageing animal populations and concerns over maintaining sufficient genetic diversity. As a result, work is continuing on reproductive technologies, scientific research and animal welfare standards to support future conservation efforts.

Moreover, the zoo is also home to another clouded leopard, a nine-year-old animal named “Nong Nueng”, which remains one of the zoo’s most recognisable residents.

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Heavy rain strands 18 tourists before rescue in forest

Heavy rain strands 18 tourists before rescue in forest

MAE HONG SON — 4 June 2026, Authorities in northern Thailand rescued a group of 18 tourists after they became stranded in a forest following heavy rainfall that triggered a flash flood, officials said.

The rescue operation began late on 3 June, when members of the Mae Sariang Territorial Defence Volunteers and officials from Mae Sariang National Park responded to reports that a group of tourists had become trapped near Doi Lak Saen in Mae Hong Son province.

Heavy rain in the area caused a sudden surge in water levels in Huai Pu Stream, preventing the group from continuing on foot or crossing the waterway. The tourists sent their location coordinates to authorities, enabling rescuers to pinpoint their position.

Officials subsequently located the group and escorted them to safety. Authorities said all tourists were unharmed.

The rescued visitors were taken to the Mae Sariang Immigration Checkpoint for preliminary checks before being allowed to continue their journeys home.

Mae Sariang District Chief Worraphak Phanthong urged residents and tourists to exercise caution when travelling in forested areas during the rainy season.

He warned that heavy rainfall and flash floods could quickly make routes impassable and leave travellers stranded. He advised visitors to familiarise themselves with entry and exit routes before entering forests and to ensure their mobile phones are fully charged, with backup power sources available in case of emergencies.

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Thai taxi driver returns lost 300k baht to Sri Lankan tourist

Thai taxi driver returns lost 300k baht to Sri Lankan tourist

BANGKOK — 3 June 2026, A Thai taxi driver returned more than 300,000 baht (€8,500) in cash to a Sri Lankan tourist after finding a bag left behind in his vehicle, saying it never crossed his mind to keep a passenger’s belongings.

The handover took place at FM91 Trafficpro Radio Station in Bangkok, where station representatives witnessed the return of the lost property to its owner.

The incident began at 08:37 on 2 June when taxi driver Pathapee Yamsano, 50, from Samut Prakan province, contacted FM91 after discovering a black shoulder bag left in his green-and-yellow taxi.

The bag contained €8,500 in cash, worth about 322,000 baht, a pair of white Tommy Hilfiger trainers and a room key.

Pathapee said he had picked up the passenger from Suvarnabhumi Airport and dropped him off in Silom Soi 19 at about 08:10.

“I was shocked when I saw the amount of money inside and wanted to return it immediately,” Pathapee said. “Keeping it would only create problems because I would have to find the owner. The money was not mine.”

He said he had previously returned lost mobile phones and smaller amounts of cash, but in this case he did not know who the bag belonged to because it had been left on a storage shelf behind the rear seat.

“At least this shows that taxi drivers like us do not think about taking passengers’ belongings. If we find something, we return it,” he said.

FM91 later broadcast an appeal to locate the owner, while staff at the tourist’s accommodation also contacted the station to report the missing bag.

The owner was later identified as Sri Lankan tourist Mohammed Aashif, who arrived at the station accompanied by Mohammed Onaiz to collect the belongings.

Aashif said he had accidentally left the bag behind after feeling tired and sleepy during the journey from the airport.

“When I arrived at my accommodation, I realised I had left the bag in the taxi,” he said. “I reported it to the police and waited at the building, but I could not even enter my room because the key was inside the bag.”

He expressed gratitude to the driver and FM91 for helping recover the property.

“I am very grateful that the driver found the money and returned it,” he said. “I would like to thank him and FM91 for coordinating its return.”

Aashif also presented the driver with a cash reward as a token of appreciation.

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Search enters third day for missing hiker in Trang

Search enters third day for missing hiker in Trang

TRANG — 3 June 2026, Hundreds of rescuers have joined the search for a 53-year-old woman from Nonthaburi who went missing while trekking the Khao Chet Yot trail in the Khao Banthat Wildlife Sanctuary since Monday, amid hopes of finding her safe.

On Wednesday, reporters disclosed that at the Nhan Satoh Mini Waterfall in Moo 15, Palian Sub-district, Palian District, Trang Province, Panet Uthairangsi, District Chief of Palian, has established and taken command of a 24-hour emergency operations centre to coordinate search efforts for a female tourist, identified as Wantanee, from Nonthaburi Province. She had been hiking with a group of friends along the Khao Chet Yot trail in the Khao Banthat Wildlife Sanctuary but became separated and disappeared on Monday near the border between Phatthalung and Trang provinces.

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According to initial reports, the group of 10 tourists had gathered and travelled from Bangkok by van. They had arranged their entry permits for the Khao Banthat Wildlife Sanctuary through a tour operator in Phatthalung province and secured two local guides. The group entered the forest at Phraiwan Waterfall in Kong Ra district, Phatthalung, on Saturday and camped overnight above the waterfall. They continued to the summit of Khao Chet Yot on Sunday morning, where they spent a second night. At the time, two other trekking groups, comprising around 20 people and four local guides, were also staying in the same area.

Subsequently, on Monday morning, the scheduled date and time to descend from the peak, at about 09:00, the missing female tourist had finished packing her belongings before the rest of the group and decided to set off alone in advance, despite her group members asking to travel with the others together. Because she had experience hiking the Khao Chet Yot trek several times previously. However, when the rest of the group arrived at the designated meeting point at the Nhan Satoh Mini Waterfall, they discovered that she was nowhere to be found. Officials and guides then retraced the route and searched nearby areas while calling out for her, but found no traces or response whatsoever.

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Wednesday’s search operations began at 09:00 with over 51 forestry and administrative officers joining local villagers familiar with the terrain, bringing the total number of search personnel to more than 100. Teams have been divided into six groups and deployed across different zones. They have intensified the search for the missing tourist by spreading out to inspect along the 12-kilometre Khao Chet Yot trekking route starting from the Nhan Satoh Mini Waterfall.

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Local guide, Charoenchai Chuaychu, revealed he had received all trekking groups and handed them over to local guides in the area. He stated that the team conducts daily safety briefings before entering the trail, but the missing tourist had chosen to leave ahead of the group. By the time the remaining members reached the assembly point, she failed to show up. As heavy rainfall and flash flooding in some mountainous areas had created significant obstacles, wiping out potential tracks, making search efforts significantly more difficult. Currently, 40 experienced forest hunters from both Phatthalung and Trang provinces have been brought in, joining a total force of over 100 personnel to assist in the operation.

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Chop Rongdet, chief of the Ton Tae Waterfall Forest Protection Unit and head of Protected Area Management Center 5 in Trang, said some search teams had spent seven to eight hours combing the mountain before returning to base at around 18:00. Initial reports indicate that no traces or clues of the missing woman had yet been found and that teams would continue rotating through the search areas until further notice.

The Khao Chet Yot trail is a well-known nature trek among tourists that typically takes three days and two nights to complete, beginning in Phatthalung province and ending in Trang. Visitors are required to obtain permission from the Khao Banthat Wildlife Sanctuary and travel with at least two guides. The hiring of porters is optional.

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DITP wraps up Thai SELECT network program to boost thai food exports

The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, has successfully concluded the Thai SELECT Restaurant Capacity-Building and Networking Program. The initiative focused on building networks, forging trade partnerships, and integrating Thai restaurant operators from across the globe directly into Thailand’s manufacturing supply chain. This strategic move aims to expand the export of Thai ingredients and food products internationally, elevate the standards of Thai restaurants overseas, and sustainably drive export value through soft power.

Mr. Surinthorn Sunthornsanan, Deputy Director-General of the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, revealed during the closing ceremony that a key achievement of this year’s program was how the 15 participants from 6 regions worldwide exchanged knowledge to create economic value through diverse activities. These included brainstorming sessions and concrete business matching at THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026, which allowed overseas operators to connect directly with manufacturers—a crucial step that will reduce costs and continuously expand Thailand’s export value. Furthermore, cultural learning experiences and direct insights shared by experts in the Thai culinary scene reflected everyone’s shared mission to preserve, promote, and maintain the authentic standards of Thai cuisine for international recognition.

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“Thai food is not merely popular worldwide; it is a powerful branding tool for Thailand, a cultural identity, and a vital engine driving the country’s economy. The Thai SELECT certificate is an important tool of the Ministry of Commerce to build confidence in Thai taste and international quality. DITP is committed to ensuring that authentic Thai flavors, quality, and cultural heritage grow sustainably on the global stage. These Thai SELECT restaurateurs are not just business owners; they are ‘cultural ambassadors’ who share the charm and value of Thai cuisine with consumers worldwide.”

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Participating Thai SELECT restaurant entrepreneurs, including WOKXPRESS (Denmark), THAI SQUARE GROUP (UK), KRAPPOM (South Korea), IT’S THAI (China), TÓA 66 (India), and CHAO PHRAYA THAI FINE CUISINE (Indonesia) overwhelmingly agreed on the program’s benefits. They expressed immense impression with the experience, appreciating the opportunity to network with fellow Thai restaurateurs. Connecting directly with suppliers capable of exporting authentic Thai ingredients and seasonings has boosted their confidence in future branch expansions.

Additionally, tasting regional dishes and traditional Thai desserts provided fresh inspiration for creating new menus to attract customers. The experience also reinforced a core restaurant management philosophy: maintaining “authentic, traditional Thai taste” remains the primary selling point and the heart of success for Thai restaurants abroad.

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“The success of the Thai SELECT Restaurant Capacity-Building and Networking Program serves as one of the mechanisms to build the Thai SELECT community, reflecting the Department’s commitment to expanding the awareness and enhancing the image of Thailand as the origin of world-class, quality Thai food. Currently, there are 1,419 certified Thai SELECT restaurants in 70 countries worldwide (as of May 2026). This program serves as a vital catalyst for operators to utilize the knowledge and opportunities gained to scale their businesses, maintain global Thai culinary standards, and strengthen as well as add value to the export sector of the Thai food industry.” Mr. Surinthorn concluded.

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