Singha Corporation

Praya Bhirom Bhakdi established a successful ferry business in 1910, carrying people across the Chao Praya River.

the government built Memorial Bridge, the first bridge connecting Bangkok and Thonburi, commemorating 150th anniversary of Bangkok and the Chakri Dynasty.

After sampling a number of imported beers over the years, 57-year-old Phya Bhirom Bhakdi, or 'Boon Rawd' Sreshthaputra, became convinced that Thailand could brew a competitive beer of equal quality.

After sampling a number of imported beers over the years, 57-year-old Phya Bhirom Bhakdi, or "Boon Rawd" Sreshthaputra, became convinced that Thailand could brew a competitive beer of equal quality.

He then submitted a proposal to built Thailand's very first brewery in 1931.

On 4 August, Praya Bhirom Bhakdi registered Boon Rawd Brewery. The date is regarded as the official birth of Boon Rawd, and its anniversaries are celebrated on this day. King Prajadhipok visited the brewery site twice to see the building progress.

On 4 August, Praya Bhirom Bhakdi registered Boon Rawd Brewery. The date is regarded as the official birth of Boon Rawd, and its anniversaries are celebrated on this day. King Prajadhipok visited the brewery site twice to see the building progress.

Construction is completed in March.

Boon Rawd Brewery launches the brands Golden Kite and Singha in July, which sell for 32 satang.

Construction is completed in March. Boon Rawd Brewery launches the brands Golden Kite and Singha in July, which sell for 32 satang. Praya Bhirom Bhakdi’s efforts quickly bear fruit. A year and a half after the opening of Boon Rawd Brewery, 40 percent of the beer consumed in Thailand is brewed in Thailand.

Sixty percent of the country’s beer market belongs to Boon Rawd.

Sixty percent of the country’s beer market belongs to Boon Rawd.

On 23 March, at the age of 77, Praya Bhirom Bhakdi, the man who pioneered Thailand’s first brewery, passes away.

On 23 March, at the age of 77, Praya Bhirom Bhakdi, the man who pioneered Thailand’s first brewery, passes away.

The company increases its capacity for the first time, up from bottling 6,000 litres an hour to 12,000 an hour. This was accomplished when the firm built two additional brewing vessels, bringing its total to four, added more aluminum storage tanks and integrated a new mechanical filler machine.

The company increases its capacity for the first time, up from bottling 6,000 litres an hour to 12,000 an hour. This was accomplished when the firm built two additional brewing vessels, bringing its total to four, added more aluminum storage tanks and integrated a new mechanical filler machine.

Boon Rawd undergoes major expansion. The company’s grounds extend from 3.6 acres to 22.8 acres. New equipment is installed over a two-year period, including larger silos, a new water treatment plant, and a larger cellar for 83 aluminum tanks that each hold 600 hectolitres. New steam boilers, a cool ship (an open vat where liquid ingredients are cooled after boiling) and beer filters are also acquired. A state-of-the-art mechanical filler is the capstone of the modernized production line.

Boon Rawd undergoes major expansion. The company’s grounds extend from 3.6 acres to 22.8 acres. New equipment is installed over a two-year period, including larger silos, a new water treatment plant, and a larger cellar for 83 aluminum tanks that each hold 600 hectolitres. New steam boilers, a cool ship (an open vat where liquid ingredients are cooled after boiling) and beer filters are also acquired. A state-of-the-art mechanical filler is the capstone of the modernized production line.

Boon Rawd began exporting Singha Beer.

Boon Rawd began exporting Singha Beer.

Boon Rawd begins producing Singha in cans.

Boon Rawd begins producing Singha in cans.

New brewery at Patumthani began construction.

New brewery at Patumthani began construction.

Construction on the Khon Kaen brewery begins. With a capacity of 2 million hectoliters, it takes nearly two years to complete.

On 12 April, a fire leaves the Pathum Thani Brewery severely damaged.

On 12 April, a fire leaves the Pathum Thani Brewery severely damaged.

In June, Leo beer is launched.

The distribution network is revitalized, and within three years, Boon Rawd builds a new network of 12,000 subcontractors or dealers.

The distribution network is revitalized, and within three years, Boon Rawd builds a new network of 12,000 subcontractors or dealers.

To celebrate its 70th year, the company releases Singha 70, a special anniversary beer.

To celebrate its 70th year, the company releases Singha 70, a special anniversary beer.

Singha Light, a 3.5 percent alcohol content beer, is launched.

Singha Light, a 3.5 percent alcohol content beer, is launched.

To extend its brand internationally, Singha Corporation becomes the global partner with international football clubs, starting with Manchester City, then Manchester United and Chelsea, and finally Leicester City. In addition, Singha became partners or sponsors in the world of race cars, with famous names such as Ferrari and Red Bull.

Boon Rawd celebrates its 80th anniversary.

Boon Rawd celebrates its 80th anniversary.

Boon Rawd Brewery ventures into the real estate business with the set up of Singha Estate Co., Ltd. At the same time, new food and other beverage businesses in the group are beginning to take shape. The company also expanded into the enerygy business at the same time.

Boon Rawd Brewery ventures into the real estate business with the set up of Singha Estate Co., Ltd. At the same time, new food and other beverage businesses in the group are beginning to take shape. The company also expanded into the energy business at the same time.

U Beer, the company's new chic beer is launched.

U Beer, the company's new chic beer is launched.

Snowy, the company's new white beer is launched.

Snowy, the company's new white beer is launched.

The famous Kopper Beer from Est.33, a subsidiary restaurant, is launced in the can.

Boon Rawd established Food Factors Co., Ltd to fully expand into the food sector, as well as joining with Linfox of Australia to go into the logistics and supply chain business.

To extend its brand internationally, Singha Corporation becomes the global partner with international football clubs, starting with Manchest City, then Manchester United and Chelsea, and finally Leicester City. In addition, Singha became partners or sponsors in the world of race cars, with famous names such as Ferrari and Red Bull.

The famous Kopper Beer from Est.33, a subsidiary restaurant, is launched in the can.

Boon Rawd established Food Factors Co., Ltd to fully expand into the food sector, as well as joining with Linfox of Australia to go into the logistics and supply chain business.