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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.
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.
SOS tackles food waste crisis
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 18/08/2025
» Amid Thailand's growing food waste crisis, one initiative is making a difference by redirecting surplus food to vulnerable communities under strict food safety standards.
Mahagitsiri family loses round in Nescafe battle
Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 18/07/2025
» The Mahagitsiri family has lost a round in its legal battle with Nestlé, with a court ruling that the original voting rules in their Nescafe joint venture in Thailand must be restored.
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.
Creating a stir in instant coffee
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 19/04/2025
» The ongoing legal battle between Nestlé, the Swiss multinational food and drink processing conglomerate, and the Mahagitsiri family -- widely dubbed the "Nescafé godfather" by Thai media -- is causing a stir in Thailand's instant coffee market.
Injunction putting Nescafé supply in Thailand at risk
Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/04/2025
» A court’s temporary injunction prohibiting the sale of Nescafé products in Thailand could lead to a potential shortage if the situation persists, according to Tang Ngee Soon Super Store Co, a leading wholesale and retail chain in Udon Thani.
Major Cineplex upbeat on expansion
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/04/2025
» SET-listed Major Cineplex Group, Thailand's largest operator of movie theatres, is optimistic about the cinema industry.
Beauty with a Thai touch
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 13/01/2025
» In Thailand's competitive beauty market, consumers have easy access to skincare products and cosmetics from Japan, South Korea and Western countries at local beauty retail shops.
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.