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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.
Raise a glass to new alcohol laws
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/02/2026
» The Alcoholic Beverage Control Act of 2025, which took effect last November, has sparked confusion among stakeholders in the alcoholic beverage industry, including retailers and consumers. The Explainer intends to address some of the concerns.
Gloomy outlook dampens prospects for eateries
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 08/01/2026
» The outlook for the restaurant industry in 2026 appears grim as there are no new positive factors. A Thai Michelin-starred chef urged restaurant operators to think carefully about business expansion.
Exporting steamy soft power
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/11/2025
» Thailand has established itself as a leading exporter of boys' love (BL) and girls' love (GL) content, which is expanding to reach new audiences across the globe, including Asia, Latin America and Africa.
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.
New alcohol ad rules leave industry confused
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 15/09/2025
» Uncertainty surrounds the implementation of the new Alcoholic Beverage Control Act regarding the advertising rules for operators, with the details depending on upcoming ministerial notifications.
Restaurants pin hopes on year end
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 26/08/2025
» The Thai restaurant industry appears to be entering a recovery phase in the final four months of the year, although uncertainties persist, according to the Restaurant Association.
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.
Shabu restaurants forced into price war
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 15/07/2025
» The Thai Restaurant Association sees the price war among major shabu brands as reflecting challenges of the sluggish Thai economy, as consumers are increasingly seeking value-for-money dining choices. This price competition is also affecting small and medium-sized restaurant operators.
Crunch time for eateries
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 26/06/2025
» The Thai restaurant industry is battling significant headwinds this year, with some operators suggesting the forecast is even tougher than during the pandemic.