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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.
Crunch time for eateries
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 26/06/2025
» The Thai restaurant industry is battling significant headwinds this year, with some operators suggesting the forecast is even tougher than during the pandemic.
Call for tourism stimulus to boost supermarkets
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/06/2025
» While retail is facing significant pressures due to economic difficulties and a decline in foreign visitor numbers, the supermarket chain Big C believes that measures to boost tourism could boost the sector.
Lucky Flame frets over possible influx of foreign-made cookers
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 30/04/2025
» Lucky Flame Co Ltd, a Thai manufacturer and distributor of gas cookers and pressure regulators, is calling on the government to implement mandatory Thai Industrial Standard (TIS) certification on all foreign gas cookers sold in Thailand.
Calls for public hearings on salt tax
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 18/04/2025
» Thorough and inclusive public hearings involving all stakeholders should be mandatory for the proposed salt excise tax, says the producer of Mama instant noodles.
Bangkok's unhealthy trash diet
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/02/2025
» Bangkok is grappling with significant challenges in waste management, as food makes up nearly half of the garbage generated in the city.
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.
Krabi eateries eye festival uptick
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 29/01/2025
» The Krabi Restaurant Association projects a 10-15% year-on-year sales increase for the Lunar New Year festival.
Karmart ramps up expansion abroad
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 26/11/2024
» SET-listed Karmart Plc (KAMART), a local importer and distributor of cosmetic goods and beauty products, plans to increase its expansion internationally.
Eateries applaud rejig of co-payment scheme
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 25/09/2024
» A revival of the "Rao Tiew Duay Kan" (We Travel Together) co-payment scheme could help restaurants upcountry amid a gloomy outlook for this year's fourth quarter, according to the Restaurant Business Club.