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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).
Hat Yai eatery recovery to last a year
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 12/01/2026
» Restaurants in Songkhla, which was devastated by floods in November, may take at least a year to fully recover, according to the Songkhla Food Business Association.
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.
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.
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.