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Retailers feel pinch as fuel prices spike
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 27/03/2026
» A fuel shortage and a recent surge in prices have caused logistics chaos for provincial retail and wholesale operators, sparking concerns it will reduce foot traffic during the upcoming Songkran festival in April.
Centre flags war risk to Thai growth
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 14/03/2026
» A worst-case scenario for the Middle East conflict, which is war dragging on without a clear end, would reduce Thai GDP by 2.31 percentage points, according to the Center for Economic and Business Forecasting at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
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.
Warning over new VAT threat
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 14/05/2025
» The proposal to lower the value-added tax (VAT) registration threshold to include businesses with annual revenue of less than 1.8 million baht could increase the burden on small retailers already grappling with weak consumer spending and intense competition, according to the Thai Wholesale and Retail Trade Association.
Act rejig to benefit small booze producers
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 25/03/2025
» The easing of restrictions on alcohol advertising would create greater opportunities for small alcohol producers, according to the Thai Alcohol Beverage Business Association (Tabba).
Stronger branding urged for marketers
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 05/12/2024
» The Marketing Association of Thailand (MAT) suggests local marketers strengthen product branding and consider cooperation with brands in Southeast Asia that provide more expansion opportunities to new markets.
Gourmet Market sets out expansion plans
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 28/11/2024
» Gourmet Market, the supermarket brand of The Mall Group, plans to open 1-2 new stores next year amid challenging economic conditions.
A love affair intensifies
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 21/10/2024
» Since launching in 2014, the popularity and number of Thai LGBTQ+ TV shows depicting positive and diverse stories of male-male romance, known as Boys' Love (BL) or Y series, has increased, gaining momentum during the pandemic.
Three-star hotels face further woes
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 15/08/2024
» Despite a resilient recovery, three-star hotels have been unable to raise prices during the third quarter, while tax cuts for second-tier cities could not effectively increase hotel revenue as planned.
All the world's a stage
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 08/07/2024
» If Thailand wants its creative industry to grow domestically and internationally, all stakeholders must unite and reform the industry from the ground up, according to the soft power development subcommittee.