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Songkran spending set to fall this year
Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 09/04/2026
» The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has revised down its forecast for this year’s Songkran spending to as low as 120 billion baht, from a previous 129.6 billion baht, citing rising diesel prices.
Pet products remain on clear growth trajectory
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 06/04/2026
» The local pet industry is expected to remain resilient over the long term, as many owners treat their pets as family members. Over the past decade, the sector has recorded strong growth.
Booksellers predict upbeat market
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 23/03/2026
» The Thai book industry predicts a resilient year despite ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, according to the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (Pubat).
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.
Consumer confidence to see uptick in February, March
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 13/02/2026
» Consumer confidence is expected to improve in February and March, driven by the formation of a stable government, the implementation of tangible economic policies and a cabinet lineup that is broadly accepted by the public, says the Center for Economic and Business Forecasting at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
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.
Push for development of Thailand into global halal hub
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 09/02/2026
» The Thai halal industry, which includes food and tourism, has strong growth potential, according to the Thai Muslim Trade Association (TMTA).
Durian market hit by labour shortages
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 02/02/2026
» Thai durian exports are expected to face several hurdles due to labour shortages and a lack of collection centres during the harvest season.
Consumer confidence hit by war and political turbulence
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 09/01/2026
» The Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) dipped for the first time in four months in December 2025, attributed to the border dispute with Cambodia and domestic political instability, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Headline inflation set to see slight rise
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 08/01/2026
» Average headline inflation is expected to rise slightly in 2026, driven by increasing prices of agricultural products and the recovery of the tourism sector, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).