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Outlook for spending loses its sheen
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 31/07/2023
» Spending on shopping in the second half of this year appears to be less promising than initially anticipated, mainly due to numerous challenges faced in both the domestic and international markets.
Thais expect inflation to rise again
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 26/07/2023
» Inflation remains a constant worry for Thai citizens as they display a pessimistic outlook on economic conditions, anticipating a surge in inflation and interest rates, according to the latest study by market research company Ipsos.
Zen allocates B300m to expand restaurant chains
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 05/01/2023
» Zen Corporation Plc, the operator of restaurant chains such as Zen, AKA and Tummour, plans to spend 300 million baht to expand its food business this year.
Thai Union to go ahead with B6bn investment
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 08/12/2022
» Thai Union Group Plc, a global leading seafood company, has repledged its intention to invest 6 billion baht to expand its business over the coming year, despite the ongoing global economic challenges, including runaway inflation and rising interest rates.
Flurry of factors combine to dent retail sentiment
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 10/09/2022
» Retail sentiment remains tepid as operators fret over rising inflation, an interest rate hike and an increase in the daily minimum wage bound to raise their production costs.
CRC urges support for stimulus measures
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 01/08/2022
» The public and private sectors are being urged to support domestic consumption stimulus plans to boost economic growth, cash flow, and funding support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the retail and service industries.
Operators seek more aid to spur spending
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 11/01/2022
» Retailers have called for more stimulus packages to spur spending and continued cost-reduction programmes through subsidies on power and water bills, lending rates and expenses related to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Srithai sees upside for 2021 sales
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 05/02/2021
» SET-listed Srithai Superware Plc, the world's largest melamine manufacturer, plans to resume its investment and expansion to grow sales by 12% this year after a huge dip in sales revenue last year due to the pandemic.
Restaurants gutted by virus
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 16/03/2020
» The coronavirus pandemic is taking a heavy toll on Thailand's restaurant business, with 5,000-7,500 operators expected to throw in the towel this year.
Big C confirms Tesco interest
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 17/01/2020
» The top boss of Big C Supercenter has acknowledged that the company is keen to acquire Tesco's Asia business and has submitted its intent to bid.