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New co-payment stimulus to help struggling eateries
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 14/10/2025
» The government's 44-billion-baht "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme comes just in time to lift the restaurant sector amid the country's economic slowdown, says the Restaurant Association.
CPN sinks B500m into Songkran events
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 04/04/2025
» SET-listed retail and property developer Central Pattana Plc (CPN) is investing 500 million baht in the nationwide "Thai Maha Songkran" festival and plans to host more than 1,000 events across 28 branches nationwide.
Single life dents romance outlays
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 13/02/2025
» Many Thais are choosing to remain single, which some attribute to new social values, a lack of financial readiness or simply mismatched expectations.
Big C prepares for more store openings in 2025
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 03/02/2025
» Big C plans to open new branches of hypermarkets and convenience stores despite the challenging economic landscape.
Krabi eateries eye festival uptick
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 29/01/2025
» The Krabi Restaurant Association projects a 10-15% year-on-year sales increase for the Lunar New Year festival.
Lunar New Year a bright spot for restaurant sector
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 14/01/2025
» Despite ongoing safety concerns in the tourism sector, including the recent kidnapping of Chinese actor Wang Xing, it is anticipated that the sector will be boosted by a surge of tourists during the upcoming Chinese New Year, says the Thai Restaurant Association.
Alcoholic drinks market set for vibrant New Year season
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 27/12/2024
» The alcoholic beverage market is expected to be vibrant during the New Year season, according to the Thai Alcohol Beverage Business Association (Tabba).
A love affair intensifies
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 21/10/2024
» Since launching in 2014, the popularity and number of Thai LGBTQ+ TV shows depicting positive and diverse stories of male-male romance, known as Boys' Love (BL) or Y series, has increased, gaining momentum during the pandemic.
LGBTQ-related content touted
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 20/06/2024
» Following the recent celebrations of the same-sex marriage bill, the Thai Content Promotion Association believes Thai LGBTQ-related content has potential for growth if supported by the government, says Worarit Ninklom, a member of the drama and TV subcommittee under the National Soft Power Strategy Committee.
'First' as PM set to join Pride
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin confirmed his participation in Bangkok Pride Festival 2024, marking the first time the country's premier has joined the parade, despite security concerns after a warning was issued by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Homeland Security.