Thai Time opened in 2022 in South Knoxville. Pomanee's parents, Srichan (Gina) and Samarn (Sam) Chakpuang, previously operated Jai Dee Thai Kitchen at 823 Melrose Place before selling it.

Car production in Thailand fell a surprisingly large 24.63% in January from a year earlier to 107,103 units due to weak domestic sales and exports, the Federation of Thai Industries said on Monday.

Separately, the Thai unit of Toyota Motor 7203.T forecast its car sales in Thailand to rise 21% to 290,000 units this year, or a 33% market share, the company said in a statement on Monday.

Records show the car was a rental car belonging to two Thai exchange students -- Pakapol Chairatnathrongporn, 28, and Thiwadee Saengsuriyarit, 24 -- who were enrolled as exchange students at the ...

Product quality remains the top factor influencing Thai car purchases, although it has seen a slight decrease from 64% to 53%. Brand familiarity and image have also shown minor declines.