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Energy costs weigh on Hat Yai rebound
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 08/04/2026
» Most businesses in Songkhla's Hat Yai district have resumed operations following the devastating 2025 floods, but they are now having to grapple with surging energy prices, which are affecting sales.
Dining sector poised for downturn
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 06/04/2026
» Restaurants are bracing for less vibrant sales during the Songkran holiday this year, which runs from April 11-15, according to the Thai Restaurant Association.
Oil shock hits supermarket transportation in the South
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/03/2026
» The petrol shortage is causing headaches for MAI‑listed Mother Marketing, the operator of the Mother Supermarket chain in southern Thailand, prompting the company to urge the government to resolve the issue urgently.
Small firms under pressure as costs soar
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 16/03/2026
» Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face a wall of negative sentiment this year as geopolitical tensions, trade conflicts and tighter access to loans weigh on the sector, raising questions about how businesses can navigate these tumultuous times.
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).
Local fan market remains cool amid global heat
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 09/03/2026
» With the average global temperature rising, the electric fan market is poised for growth. Yet Thailand's electric fan market appears sluggish relative to global trends, according to Groupe SEB (Thailand) Co Ltd, the distributor of Tefal appliances.
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.
Restaurants call for stimulus
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 08/09/2025
» Restaurant operators are calling on the new government to introduce supportive measures for the industry, citing numerous challenges including the sluggish economy, rising raw material costs, and difficulties in accessing loans.
Eateries hunger for co-payment revival
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/07/2025
» Restaurateurs view the "Tiew Thai Khon La Khrueng" travel campaign as inadequate to support the restaurant sector during the low season and called on the government to revive the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment subsidy scheme.
Call for tourism stimulus to boost supermarkets
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/06/2025
» While retail is facing significant pressures due to economic difficulties and a decline in foreign visitor numbers, the supermarket chain Big C believes that measures to boost tourism could boost the sector.