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Gloomy outlook dampens prospects for eateries
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 08/01/2026
» The outlook for the restaurant industry in 2026 appears grim as there are no new positive factors. A Thai Michelin-starred chef urged restaurant operators to think carefully about business expansion.
‘Mai pen rai’ paradox: from kindness to toxic silence
Published on 07/01/2026
» "Mai pen rai" (It’s okay/never mind) is perhaps the most classic Thai phrase, symbolising kindness, compromise and a go-with-the-flow attitude. It is the hallmark of Thai charm. However, in a modern world driven by consumer rights and accountability, the harmless phrase is becoming a double-edged sword. We are witnessing the rise of "Toxic kreng jai" — an excessive form of considerateness where we suppress our own rights just to avoid being labelled "demanding".
New taste tinglers for your palate
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 27/10/2025
» Bangkok is a city that never sleeps, at least in the food and beverage department. Blink and you’ll miss another new restaurant opening or a drink launch. Guru By Bangkok Post is making sure that even if you blink, you don’t miss out on the new taste tinglers that are worth mentioning, in Bangkok and beyond.
Central Restaurants Group unveils premium Ootoya Oki brand
Business, Published on 01/10/2025
» Central Restaurants Group Co Ltd (CRG) is strengthening its Japanese portfolio with the launch of Ootoya Oki, a premium shabu and sukiyaki restaurant that delivers authentic flavours at Central Pinklao mall in Bangkok.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Sept 26-Oct 2
Guru, Published on 26/09/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Kanori's fifth branch at Siam Paragon
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 24/09/2025
» Following four branches at prime locations of Bangkok, hand-rolled sushi specialist Kanori opens its fifth outpost on the ground floor of Siam Paragon's North Zone. The quieter part of the floor where all the fancy restaurants gather, away from the busy kiosks and stalls.
New shabu-shabu brand enters Thai market
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 27/08/2025
» The shabu-shabu restaurant market in Thailand is heating up as Suki Teenoi launches its new Teenoi Gold brand amid concerns that competition between large players will hit smaller eateries.
CRG Launches Delicious Lab to Drive Food Innovation
Published on 27/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 27, 2025 — In today’s fast-changing and highly competitive food industry, innovation has become a vital driver of sustainable growth. Central Restaurants Group Co., Ltd. (CRG), a leader in Thailand’s food chain sector, is advancing the industry through its “Delicious Lab”, a dedicated food innovation research and development centre built on the concept “Where Innovation Meets Taste.”
Restaurants pin hopes on year end
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 26/08/2025
» The Thai restaurant industry appears to be entering a recovery phase in the final four months of the year, although uncertainties persist, according to the Restaurant Association.
GrabFood sees suki orders spike
Business, Published on 22/08/2025
» GrabFood, Thailand's No.1 food delivery platform, has reported a 65% surge in sukiyaki orders, including both hotpot and stir-fry styles, during June and July, driven by fierce competition in this sector.