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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).
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.
Retailers seeking revival of co-payment scheme
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/07/2025
» Retail operators note that the first half of the year has been quite challenging, with some believing the negative factors will continue to impact the second half. In light of this, they are calling for a co-payment scheme to help improve market sentiment in the latter half of the year.
Provincial retail beginning to reel
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 23/06/2025
» Local retailers are navigating tough economic conditions, worsened by low prices for agricultural products, says CS Park Co Ltd, the operator of Chaisaeng Superstore in Sing Buri province.
Saha Group expects challenging year
Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 05/06/2025
» The Thai economy faces challenges this year potentially even more significant than during the pandemic, says Boonsithi Chokwatana, chairman of Saha Group, the country's leading consumer goods conglomerate.
CFR upbeat on prospects for Lunar New Year, Q1
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 15/01/2025
» Central Food Retail Co (CFR), the operator of Tops grocery stores, says government stimulus campaigns and the revival of the tourism industry should drive the retail sector during the Lunar New Year celebration.
Central Pattana expects malls to surge this year
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 04/01/2025
» Retail and property developer Central Pattana Plc (CPN) predicts an uptick for shopping mall business, driven by the tourism boom and supportive government policies in 2025.
CRG predicts healthy Q4 for restaurants
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 29/10/2024
» Central Restaurants Group (CRG) believes Thailand's restaurant industry looks promising in the fourth quarter thanks to the year-end spending season and rising foreign tourist arrivals.
Haier targeting high-end consumers
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 23/10/2024
» Haier, the Chinese consumer electronics and home appliance company, vows to avoid a price war as it targets high-end consumers.
Samsung unit upbeat on outlook
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 09/10/2024
» The initial phase of the government's digital handout scheme is expected to benefit Thailand's home appliance market, according to Samsung, South Korea's largest company by market cap.