Showing 1 - 10 of 24
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.
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.
TAT seeks 6.7m Chinese arrivals in 2026
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 19/12/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to restore the Chinese market to 6.7 million arrivals in 2026, rolling out more partnerships to offset a sharp plunge this year, including a letters of intent (LOIs) signed with a Chinese travel agent and the Haikou tourism authority.
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.
Thailand taps into silver workforce
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/11/2025
» Thailand has become an "aged society", where more than 20% of its population is 60 or older. With a shrinking birth rate and a growing elderly population, the country faces challenges in terms of labour and social issues.
CP AXTRA launches tech and retail partnership with Chinese firm Cainiao
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 05/11/2025
» SET-listed CP AXTRA, an operator of Asia's leading wholesaler and retailer Makro and Lotus's, has entered into a strategic partnership with Cainiao, a global leader in e-commerce logistics under Alibaba Group, to co-develop advanced digital solutions that accelerate CP AXTRA's retail technology journey across Thailand and the Southeast Asian market.
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.
Co-pay to prop up small operators
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 23/10/2025
» The government's "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme is expected to provide a lift for small restaurants and retailers, helping them thrive in a sluggish economy.
Shabu restaurants forced into price war
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 15/07/2025
» The Thai Restaurant Association sees the price war among major shabu brands as reflecting challenges of the sluggish Thai economy, as consumers are increasingly seeking value-for-money dining choices. This price competition is also affecting small and medium-sized restaurant operators.
Thai Wah focuses on top sellers in 2030 growth plan
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 12/05/2025
» Thai Wah Group has unveiled its 2030 strategy, with a focus on expanding its food business unit.