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Raise a glass to new alcohol laws
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/02/2026
» The Alcoholic Beverage Control Act of 2025, which took effect last November, has sparked confusion among stakeholders in the alcoholic beverage industry, including retailers and consumers. The Explainer intends to address some of the concerns.
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).
Call for new instant VAT refund scheme
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/04/2025
» The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) wants the government to introduce an instant VAT refund scheme for tourists and set up a free-trade-zone sandbox in tourist destinations such as Phuket, with the aim of positioning Thailand as an Asean shopping hub.
Food Selection Group upbeat on outlook
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/02/2025
» Thai restaurant operators are bracing for higher raw material costs this year.
Big C prepares for more store openings in 2025
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 03/02/2025
» Big C plans to open new branches of hypermarkets and convenience stores despite the challenging economic landscape.
Call for investment in Thai transport
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/10/2024
» Thailand urgently needs to develop its transportation infrastructure, including rail and air, to support regional connectivity and promote tourism, according to The Mall Group Co, a leading Thai retail operator.
Korean food exporters promote products at Bangkok expo
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 21/10/2024
» South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy is working with the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (Kotra) to host "Seoul Food in Bangkok 2024", the country's largest food exhibition.
A love affair intensifies
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 21/10/2024
» Since launching in 2014, the popularity and number of Thai LGBTQ+ TV shows depicting positive and diverse stories of male-male romance, known as Boys' Love (BL) or Y series, has increased, gaining momentum during the pandemic.
Cinemas enjoy a golden year
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 23/07/2024
» As Thai films are gaining significant profits and momentum once again, this will revitalise the cinema sector, especially in provincial locations, according to the SET-listed Major Cineplex Group, the country’s largest operator of movie theatres.
Rainbows that don't wash away
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 27/05/2024
» In the streets of many cities around the world, rainbow flags billow throughout June as a celebration of Pride Month, which symbolises the struggle for civil rights and the ongoing pursuit of equal rights for LGBTQIA+ people.