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Chinese New Year spending tipped to rise 5%
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 12/02/2026
» An estimated 54.2 billion baht will circulate during the 2026 Lunar New Year, marking a six-year high and 5% growth from the previous year, according to the Center for Economic and Business Forecasting at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Raise a glass to new alcohol laws
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/02/2026
» The Alcoholic Beverage Control Act of 2025, which took effect last November, has sparked confusion among stakeholders in the alcoholic beverage industry, including retailers and consumers. The Explainer intends to address some of the concerns.
Parties court small businesses with pledges
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 02/02/2026
» Business associations called on political parties to enhance support for small retail operators by streamlining the certificate application process and implementing tax reforms.
BJC, DHL unite on healthcare logistics
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 14/01/2026
» Berli Jucker Logistics, a subsidiary of Berli Jucker Plc (BJC), and DHL Supply Chain (Thailand) have announced the formation of a joint venture aiming to raise BJC Big C Group's logistics operations to global standards and accelerate growth in healthcare markets.
Consumer confidence hit by war and political turbulence
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 09/01/2026
» The Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) dipped for the first time in four months in December 2025, attributed to the border dispute with Cambodia and domestic political instability, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Headline inflation set to see slight rise
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 08/01/2026
» Average headline inflation is expected to rise slightly in 2026, driven by increasing prices of agricultural products and the recovery of the tourism sector, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
Poll, tourism offer hope for retail
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 31/12/2025
» Weak consumer spending power, ongoing local and global political uncertainties, border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, a decline in foreign arrivals and numerous natural disasters have all contributed to challenges for the Thai retail sector in 2025.
CPN invests B1.2bn in Chiang Mai upgrade
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 23/12/2025
» SET-listed Central Pattana (CPN) has invested 1.2 billion baht to transform the shopping mall Central Chiangmai Airport into a new mixed-use landmark, strengthening the city's allure.
Restaurant group concerned about impact of new alcohol law
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 13/11/2025
» The Thai Restaurant Association is worried about the new alcohol law, especially the regulation that bans customers from consuming alcoholic beverages in restaurants during prohibited hours.
Restaurants voice concern over new alcohol law
Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 28/10/2025
» The Restaurant Association has raised concerns about the new Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (2025), which bans the consumption of alcoholic beverages in establishments during prohibited hours, as this will potentially impact the tourism industry.