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Electrical goods sales flat due to stagnant economy
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 11/02/2026
» The sluggish economy continues to cast a shadow over Thailand's electrical appliance industry this year, though warm weather and the World Cup may propel sales.
Call for more inclusive global system
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 05/02/2026
» Unity, inclusive decision-making and renewed respect for international rules are needed in a volatile world, says the former director-general of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
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.
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.
Book sales hampered by drop in purchasing power
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 25/09/2025
» The sluggish economy has resulted in tighter budgets for book purchases, with the uncertain political climate further discouraging spending, according to the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (Pubat).
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.
Labouring under an illusion
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 21/04/2025
» As the government has prioritised soft power as a key policy, concrete steps are needed to enhance the quality of life for those in the creative industry, especially film and TV production crews.
Srichand calls for a level playing field in cosmetics
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/02/2025
» As US President Donald Trump imposes higher tariffs on Chinese imports, ratcheting up the US-China trade war, local manufacturers are concerned over a possible influx of Chinese products being dumped on the Thai market.
TCP Group upbeat on sustainability, second-half prospects
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/08/2024
» The economy looks promising in the second half of 2024 for TCP Group, the manufacturer and distributor of Krating Daeng (Red Bull), if the government can restore investor and consumer confidence.