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Restaurants call for stimulus
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 08/09/2025
» Restaurant operators are calling on the new government to introduce supportive measures for the industry, citing numerous challenges including the sluggish economy, rising raw material costs, and difficulties in accessing loans.
Eateries hit by plunging sales, rising costs
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/07/2025
» The Thai restaurant industry is facing significant headwinds in the current economic climate, with many businesses reporting a substantial drop in revenue amid increasing operational costs.
Wage hike policy gets mixed reviews
News, Published on 04/07/2025
» When the minimum daily wage for hotel workers nationwide leapt to 400 baht on Tuesday, not everyone was in a celebratory mood.
Problems pile up for beleaguered cabinet
Business, Published on 02/07/2025
» The private sector is urging the new cabinet to urgently address economic and agricultural challenges.
Adding fuel to the fire
Business, Published on 30/06/2025
» The unpredictable Israel-Iran conflict is intensifying the disorder overwhelming the Pheu Thai Party's coalition government.
Mama maker shelves expansion in Hungary
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 28/06/2025
» Thai President Foods Plc, the manufacturer of Mama instant noodles, has postponed further investment in Hungary, citing rising costs and an unfavourable labour policy.
AROMA GROUP Champions Thai Coffee with New Facility
Published on 25/06/2025
» AROMA GROUP, Thailand’s leading coffee enterprise, has reaffirmed its commitment to uplifting local farmers and advancing Thai coffee quality through the launch of a state-of-the-art processing facility in Hang Dong District, Chiang Mai. Spanning over 8,000 square metres, this new plant offers a fully integrated production process, from meticulously selecting ripe coffee cherries, to pulping and separating the beans, and finally roasting them with cutting-edge machinery imported from Colombia, one of the world’s premier coffee-producing countries. By sourcing directly from farmers in the region, AROMA GROUP streamlines the supply chain, reducing costs for producers and ensuring fair returns for their harvests. Overseeing every stage of processing in-house, it guarantees consistently superior products for consumers, all while setting a new benchmark for excellence in Thai coffee.
Pushback on VAT scheme for Thai SMEs
Business, Published on 09/05/2025
» Even though Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has decided not to impose the value-added tax (VAT) on businesses earning less than 1.8 million baht annually to increase state revenue and reduce the budget deficit, the business community and especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are concerned that any expansion of VAT would exacerbate their struggles.
IT prices to evade tariff hit
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/04/2025
» Local prices of smartphones and IT products are not expected to be affected by the new US import tariffs in the short term as the majority of these products are made in Asia, say retailers.
Inflation moves higher for 12th straight month in March
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/04/2025
» Headline inflation rose by 0.84% year-on-year in March, marking the 12th consecutive monthly uptick, according to the Commerce Ministry.