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Consumer confidence to see uptick in February, March
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 13/02/2026
» Consumer confidence is expected to improve in February and March, driven by the formation of a stable government, the implementation of tangible economic policies and a cabinet lineup that is broadly accepted by the public, says the Center for Economic and Business Forecasting at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
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).
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.
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.
Consumer confidence hit by war and political turbulence
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 09/01/2026
» The Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) dipped for the first time in four months in December 2025, attributed to the border dispute with Cambodia and domestic political instability, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
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.
Safety first for Chinese
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/12/2025
» Thai tourism started 2025 with a scandal as Chinese actor Wang Xing was abducted and taken to a scam centre in Myanmar, then an earthquake shook Bangkok, natural disasters persisted throughout the year, and a border skirmish between Thailand and Cambodia remains ongoing.
TAT seeks 6.7m Chinese arrivals in 2026
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 19/12/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to restore the Chinese market to 6.7 million arrivals in 2026, rolling out more partnerships to offset a sharp plunge this year, including a letters of intent (LOIs) signed with a Chinese travel agent and the Haikou tourism authority.
Phuket restaurants upbeat for high season
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/11/2025
» Despite the decline in foreign arrivals during the first 10 months of this year, including Chinese tourists dipping by one-third, the Phuket-Andaman Restaurant Club is optimistic about the upcoming high season.
Weak China market dents eatery sector
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 30/09/2025
» Restaurant operators don't expect the upcoming eight-day Chinese Golden Week to supercharge the industry's mood, as the number of Chinese customers might not reach as high a level as last year.