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Dusit Thani to be a cautious investor
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 28/06/2025
» Hospitality firm Dusit Thani Plc plans to adopt a more cautious approach to new investments amid economic uncertainty, in a bid to recognise revenue from its residential projects by year-end.
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).
Border spat leaves some firms vulnerable
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/06/2025
» The escalation in tensions along Thailand's border with Cambodia and additional closures of major checkpoints, such as the permanent Aranyaprathet checkpoint, could affect listed Thai companies with a large exposure to the neighbouring country, says CGS International (CGSI).
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.
Gambling on Singapore's model
Oped, Published on 26/06/2025
» Hindsight can help define the future. In 2005, Singapore was coming to terms with a need to reinvent itself as a tourism attraction in the face of plummeting arrival numbers and increasing regional competition. This was no time to feel intimidated but to strike out and be inventive.
Central Retail Corporation announces plan to invest B45-47bn over next 3 years
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 25/06/2025
» SET-listed Central Retail Corporation (CRC) has announced a plan to invest 45-47 billion baht over the next three years.
Com7 targets upcountry expansion
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/06/2025
» Despite economic headwinds, Com7 Plc, Thailand's leading IT retail chain operator, is moving ahead with the expansion of standalone branches in high-traffic upcountry locations to meet rising demand for Apple products.
New minimum wage to lead to hotel layoffs
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/06/2025
» Large-scale layoffs in the hotel sector could be seen during this low season if the government agrees to raise the minimum wage to 400 baht from next week as planned, while the Thai Hotels Association (THA) has submitted a petition to the prime minister, asking for the policy to be cancelled.
Samart Aviation Solutions unfazed by border tension
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 24/06/2025
» Samart Aviation Solutions (SAV) insists its routine business has yet to be affected by the current border tension between Thailand and Cambodia, according to Watchai Vilailuck, executive vice-chairman of corporate strategy and new business development at Samart Group.