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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.
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.
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.
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).
Commerce minister calls for more agreements
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 18/02/2026
» Thailand must strengthen its trading position by promoting mutual benefits and pursuing free-trade agreements (FTAs), says Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun.
Parties court small businesses with pledges
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 02/02/2026
» Business associations called on political parties to enhance support for small retail operators by streamlining the certificate application process and implementing tax reforms.
Thai exporters urged to focus on US
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 11/10/2025
» As new US tariffs are placed on imported lumber furniture, Deesawat Industries Co, a Thai wooden furniture manufacturer, is urging Thai companies not to abandon the US market, but rather enhance their presence there.
Thai sauce maker frets over trade barriers
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 21/08/2025
» Despite the 19% US tariff on Thai goods, the sauce manufacturer Kosol-Ampa Co Ltd is concerned about potential trade uncertainties, including barriers imposed on Brics member countries.
US tariffs a threat to coconut exports
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 29/07/2025
» Thai coconut exporters could face significant challenges if the US imposes higher tariffs on Thai products than those exported from Vietnam, says K Fresh, a leading Thai producer and shipper of coconut products.