Beer in Bangkok
Beer history, breweries and beer culture in Bangkok (Thailand).
On the Chao Phraya, Phraya Bhirom Bhakdi founded the Boon Rawd brewery in 1933, Thailand’s first brewery. Today Bangkok is also the centre of the young craft beer scene, with bars offering dozens of beers on tap.
Breweries in Bangkok
Boon Rawd
Thailand’s first brewery, founded by Phraya Bhirom Bhakdi. It brews Singha with the royal Garuda emblem and, since 1998, the low-priced Leo.
Known for: Singha
Chang (ThaiBev)
Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi launched Chang in 1995 and overtook Singha within a few years. His group ThaiBev is now one of the largest drinks companies in Asia.
Known for: Chang Classic
Beer history of Bangkok
- 1933
Phraya Bhirom Bhakdi founds Boon Rawd, Thailand’s first brewery, and brews the first Singha.
- 1995
Chang with the elephant is launched and soon overtakes the lion, Singha.
- 1998
Boon Rawd answers with the low-priced Leo – the beer war is in full swing.