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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).
Rising energy costs imperil Thai manufacturer's profits
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/03/2026
» Geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East are driving up energy costs, potentially affecting the logistics operations and packaging manufacturing arm of SET-listed Osotspa Plc (OSP), a Thai consumer product manufacturing conglomerate.
Sansiri launches B1bn programme to invest in small businesses
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 27/02/2026
» SET-listed property developer Sansiri has launched a 1-billion-baht strategic investment programme over three years in a bid to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as part of the company's strategy to increase revenue from non-core businesses.
CPN launches major B7bn expansion of Central Phuket
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 25/02/2026
» SET-listed Central Pattana (CPN) is spending 7 billion baht to expand its large mixed-use Central Phuket development.
Retailers call for more help than just spending stimulus
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/02/2026
» As the Bhumjaithai Party prepares to lead the next government, one significant campaign pledge was to revive the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme. However, people in the wholesale and retail sectors view this initiative as a temporary fix rather than a long-term solution to the country's sluggish economy.
Restaurants want co-payment expanded
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/02/2026
» The Thai Restaurant Association is calling for small eateries registered as juristic persons to be included in the anticipated revival of the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme under the new government led by the Bhumjaithai Party.
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.
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).
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.
CPN invests B1.2bn in Chiang Mai upgrade
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 23/12/2025
» SET-listed Central Pattana (CPN) has invested 1.2 billion baht to transform the shopping mall Central Chiangmai Airport into a new mixed-use landmark, strengthening the city's allure.