Thailand is known for its beer, and there are only a few popular brands that Thai people enjoy. Let’s take a look at which beer brands are most popular among Thai people. Thailand is the largest beer consumer in Asia, with an average consumption of 142 bottles per person per year.
- Chang Beer is a well-known brand produced by Thai Beverage Public Company Limited (ThaiBev). It was established to promote the free trade policy of the beer industry in the country. Chang Beer is made from ingredients such as malt, Thai rice, and hops to create a global standard Thai beer. It was first introduced to the market on March 2, 1995, through a collaboration with Carlsberg Brewery (Thailand) Limited, which is known for its expertise in beer production.
- Leo Beer is produced by Boon Rawd Brewery Company Limited, a major brewery and non-alcoholic beverage manufacturer in Thailand and Asia. The company was founded by Phya Bhiramakara (Boon Rawd Sritraipattana), a member of the Phya Bhiramakara family. Besides Leo Beer, the company also produces Singha Beer, Thai Beer, and other beverages.
- Singha Beer is a well-known Thai beer brand produced by Boon Rawd Brewery Company Limited and distributed by Singha Corporation Company Limited (formerly known as Boon Rawd Trading Co., Ltd.). It shares its founder, Phya Bhiramakara (Boon Rawd Sritraipattana), with Leo Beer. Singha is an iconic symbol in Thai folklore and Hindu-Buddhist beliefs, which has become a trademark for the brewery’s products. The company was founded on August 4, 1933, and Singha Beer was first introduced to the market on June 1, 1936, with the royal approval of King Rama VII.
- Heineken is a beer from the Netherlands, known for being a lager with an alcohol content of around 5% by volume. It is produced by Heineken N.V., a large Dutch multinational brewing company. The company’s origins trace back to a small brewery in Amsterdam founded by Gerard Adriaan Heineken, a Dutchman, in 1864. Heineken is distinguished by its green bottle packaging and a red star.