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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).
Restaurants face a rough 2026
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/02/2026
» The restaurant industry continues to face several challenges this year, as tourism has not fully recovered, labour shortages persist and costs remain high.
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.
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.
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.
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 to rejig supplement ingredient supply
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 03/09/2025
» Thailand has a range of high-quality agricultural products, but it lacks the capacity to process these items into supplement ingredients.
SOS tackles food waste crisis
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 18/08/2025
» Amid Thailand's growing food waste crisis, one initiative is making a difference by redirecting surplus food to vulnerable communities under strict food safety standards.
Eatery operators warned of harmful consequences of price war
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 14/08/2025
» The Restaurant Association says the ongoing price war in the industry is not a healthy approach for business.
Shabu restaurants forced into price war
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 15/07/2025
» The Thai Restaurant Association sees the price war among major shabu brands as reflecting challenges of the sluggish Thai economy, as consumers are increasingly seeking value-for-money dining choices. This price competition is also affecting small and medium-sized restaurant operators.