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Restaurants face a rough 2026
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/02/2026
» The restaurant industry continues to face several challenges this year, as tourism has not fully recovered, labour shortages persist and costs remain high.
Durian market hit by labour shortages
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 02/02/2026
» Thai durian exports are expected to face several hurdles due to labour shortages and a lack of collection centres during the harvest season.
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.
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.
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.
Buoyant Iberry to launch 2-3 new brands
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 01/09/2025
» The local restaurant industry is facing negative sentiment thanks to a sluggish economy and declining tourist arrivals.
Thai sauce maker frets over trade barriers
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 21/08/2025
» Despite the 19% US tariff on Thai goods, the sauce manufacturer Kosol-Ampa Co Ltd is concerned about potential trade uncertainties, including barriers imposed on Brics member countries.
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.
CRG prudent on opening new restaurants
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/07/2025
» Central Restaurants Group (CRG) is taking a more cautious approach when it comes to its expansion plans due to the current sluggish economy and weak spending power.
Deksomboon to widen export markets
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/07/2025
» If the US imposes higher tariffs on Thai products, the owner of the Deksomboon brand is gearing up to focus more on diversifying its export markets and enhancing production efficiency.