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Growth of eateries outpaces tourism
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/06/2025
» The Bank of Thailand has observed a glut of restaurants relative to the slower growth in foreign tourist arrivals, with the impact affecting mainly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Starbucks denies plans of full China sale as business stalls
Published on 26/06/2025
» Starbucks said it’s not currently considering a full sale of its China business, disputing a report from Caixin Global that had sent the shares higher in late trading, as the coffee giant battles cheaper local rivals in its second-biggest market.
Crunch time for eateries
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 26/06/2025
» The Thai restaurant industry is battling significant headwinds this year, with some operators suggesting the forecast is even tougher than during the pandemic.
Rescuing a foodie paradise
News, Published on 17/06/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is pressing ahead with plans to redevelop Banthat Thong Road into a creative district and premier street food destination.
The $30m Egyptian pyramids tourism rebrand
News, Published on 12/06/2025
» Some 2.5 million people visit the Pyramids of Giza each year with hopes of an epic experience befitting one of the World's Seven Wonders. But for decades, a trip to Egypt's most famous tourist spot meant battling crowds and parrying aggressive hawkers.
Sukiyaki battle boils up
Business, Published on 11/06/2025
» As consumers tighten their budgets, leading sukiyaki restaurants are engaging in a price war to attract customers. This strategy has advantages and drawbacks, while the effect on sales can be uncertain.
Restaurants latest target of Hong Kong security law
Published on 10/06/2025
» HONG KONG - Hong Kong will toughen screening of restaurants, caterers and other food and entertainment businesses for potential violations of national security, the Chinese city’s leader said on Tuesday.
Salad Factory sees explosive growth in healthy food
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/06/2025
» Despite a challenging business environment impacting the overall restaurant sector, Salad Factory expects the healthy food industry to continue to grow, noting that it could potentially outpace the overall market.
Rising rents threaten the vibrant street food scene of the once-booming Banthat Thong Road
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 09/06/2025
» As night fell, neon signs gradually lit up Instagrammable restaurants and cafes. Despite pouring rain, tourists were taking photos of a dessert shop's logo of a boy holding a bun at an iconic intersection. Some eateries were teeming with customers, with a long queue of them spilling onto the sidewalk. Some, less popular, saw staff sitting idle. Others put up advertisement for lease.
Jim Thompson officially launches Jim's Terrace at One Bangkok
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 08/06/2025
» Jim Thompson continues to go "beyond silk" with the opening of Jim's Terrace at One Bangkok, their latest and fifth restaurant. This one isn't to be confused with Jim's Terrace at Jim Thompson Heritage Quarter in Pathumwan, as they offer different menus.