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Wage hike to pose a test for restaurateurs
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 19/06/2025
» Raising the daily minimum wage to 400 baht will add pressure to struggling Thai restaurateurs, says the Thai Restaurant Association.
Cambodian labour situation unchanged
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 17/06/2025
» The number of Cambodian workers employed in the restaurant sector is low, while there are no signs that they are returning to their home country, according to the Thai Restaurant Association.
Banthat Thong adjusting to the market
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 05/06/2025
» Despite reports of reduced foot traffic in the Banthat Thong area, attributed to high prices, the Thai Restaurant Association remains optimistic about the area's growth potential as it is a popular destination.
The unstoppable puppeteer
Life, Amitha Amranand, Published on 04/06/2025
» The friendly and familiar faces emerged from the bags one by one: a buffalo, a dog, a bird, a crocodile and a pink-haired duck. Many Thais who grew up in the 90s will not only recognise these faces, but they will also know their names: Cha-ngon, Hang Dab, Jao Khuntong, Khon Loy and Ped Noi. These are the stars of children's television programme Jao Khuntong.
Political paralysis
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/06/2025
» Signs of conflict within the coalition government have been more frequent this year, with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on several occasions denying rumours of cabinet reshuffles or even parliamentary dissolutions.
Tourism slump hurts Bangkok restaurants
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/05/2025
» Weak domestic spending and sluggish foreign tourism, particularly from the Chinese market, have caused restaurant revenue on Bangkok’s popular Banthat Thong Road to dip by 40-50%, according to the Bantadthong Association.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: May 23-29
Guru, Published on 23/05/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Speciality coffee prospects brewing nicely
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 23/05/2025
» As consumers become increasingly sophisticated about their cup of Joe, this trend may create opportunities for niche segments such as speciality coffee.
Bangchak Leads SAF Push at ‘Flying Green’ Forum
Published on 20/05/2025
» Thailand’s growing commitment to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) took centre stage at the “Flying Green: Thailand’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Forum”, jointly organised by the Board of Airline Representatives Business Association (BAR) and Thai Airways International Public Company Limited. The event brought together key stakeholders to explore advancements in SAF, including a presentation by Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited. Representing the company, Mr Bundit Hansapaiboon, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Executive Vice President of the Refinery and Oil Trading Business Group, shared insights from the producer’s perspective in a session titled “Insights on SAF Production, Capabilities and Innovation”. Mr Korakot Chatasingha, President of BAR, and Mr Chai Eamsiri, CEO of Thai Airways International, delivered the opening remarks at the event, held recently at the Auditorium, 3rd Floor, Building 2, Thai Airways Head Office.
Tourism in the doldrums
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 12/05/2025
» The tourism industry posted underwhelming results for the first four months this year as the international market contracted by 0.2% year-on-year.