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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).
Agency sees promise in creative economy
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 15/01/2026
» The Creative Economy Agency (CEA), a public organisation, says the creative economy could be Thailand's new growth driver.
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.
Thai exporters urged to focus on US
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 11/10/2025
» As new US tariffs are placed on imported lumber furniture, Deesawat Industries Co, a Thai wooden furniture manufacturer, is urging Thai companies not to abandon the US market, but rather enhance their presence there.
Tourist numbers tumble as Asian markets decline
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/09/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects the country to welcome 33.4 million foreign visitors this year, a 6% year-on-year decline attributed to contractions from the Southeast and East Asian markets.
Call to rejig supplement ingredient supply
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 03/09/2025
» Thailand has a range of high-quality agricultural products, but it lacks the capacity to process these items into supplement ingredients.
US tariffs a threat to coconut exports
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 29/07/2025
» Thai coconut exporters could face significant challenges if the US imposes higher tariffs on Thai products than those exported from Vietnam, says K Fresh, a leading Thai producer and shipper of coconut products.
Mitsubishi Electric banks on Southeast Asia market
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 23/05/2025
» Mitsubishi Electric Group is strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia, opening new offices in Cambodia.
Central affiliate to add up to 140 more restaurants
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 03/04/2025
» Competition in the restaurant industry will remain intense this year as an influx of new brands hit the market, says Central Restaurants Group (CRG).
Lay's eyes growth via value for money
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 02/04/2025
» With the Thai snack market expected to grow by 2-4% this year, Pepsi-Cola (Thai) Trading Co Ltd, the producer and distributor of Lay's potato chips, plans to focus on value-oriented products for its customers.