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Product prices to stay stable for 60 days
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 17/03/2026
» Consumer product supplies at current prices are expected to last about two months due to the Middle East conflict, which has driven up oil prices, according to a retailer in the northeastern region citing supplier data.
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).
CP AXTRA spearheads retail technology
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 27/02/2026
» Amid rapidly changing customer behaviour, retail and wholesale businesses face new challenges. Shoppers are more sophisticated, embracing omni-channel retail as they shift buying habits, requiring operators to rethink their operational strategies.
Poll, tourism offer hope for retail
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 31/12/2025
» Weak consumer spending power, ongoing local and global political uncertainties, border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, a decline in foreign arrivals and numerous natural disasters have all contributed to challenges for the Thai retail sector in 2025.
New round of clashes hurt eateries in border areas
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 11/12/2025
» The latest round of border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia has hit businesses located along the border. Restaurant operators are concerned that the tensions are discouraging people from visiting the areas during the peak season for tourism.
Thailand taps into silver workforce
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/11/2025
» Thailand has become an "aged society", where more than 20% of its population is 60 or older. With a shrinking birth rate and a growing elderly population, the country faces challenges in terms of labour and social issues.
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.
CP AXTRA launches tech and retail partnership with Chinese firm Cainiao
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 05/11/2025
» SET-listed CP AXTRA, an operator of Asia's leading wholesaler and retailer Makro and Lotus's, has entered into a strategic partnership with Cainiao, a global leader in e-commerce logistics under Alibaba Group, to co-develop advanced digital solutions that accelerate CP AXTRA's retail technology journey across Thailand and the Southeast Asian market.
Private sector sees challenges ahead
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 04/11/2025
» Thai business operators expect 2026 to be another challenging year, urging caution as they navigate a sluggish economy.