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Small firms under pressure as costs soar
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 16/03/2026
» Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face a wall of negative sentiment this year as geopolitical tensions, trade conflicts and tighter access to loans weigh on the sector, raising questions about how businesses can navigate these tumultuous times.
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.
Eateries slam new alcohol law
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 27/12/2025
» The Restaurant Association opposes the new alcohol law requiring restaurant operators to share some responsibility for any issues caused by drunk patrons.
Mahagitsiri family loses round in Nescafe battle
Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 18/07/2025
» The Mahagitsiri family has lost a round in its legal battle with Nestlé, with a court ruling that the original voting rules in their Nescafe joint venture in Thailand must be restored.
Creating a stir in instant coffee
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 19/04/2025
» The ongoing legal battle between Nestlé, the Swiss multinational food and drink processing conglomerate, and the Mahagitsiri family -- widely dubbed the "Nescafé godfather" by Thai media -- is causing a stir in Thailand's instant coffee market.
Injunction putting Nescafé supply in Thailand at risk
Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/04/2025
» A court’s temporary injunction prohibiting the sale of Nescafé products in Thailand could lead to a potential shortage if the situation persists, according to Tang Ngee Soon Super Store Co, a leading wholesale and retail chain in Udon Thani.
Seacon sinks B5bn into revamping malls
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 17/03/2025
» Seacon Development Plc, the operator of Seacon Square malls, has unveiled its five-year development plan, investing 5 billion baht in various projects.
Restaurant sector anticipates further risks in second half
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 01/08/2024
» Restaurant business operators anticipate a risk of closures in the second half of the year due to low consumer purchasing power and high costs.
CRG sees digital wallet spurring sales
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 19/07/2024
» Central Restaurants Group (CRG) expects the digital wallet handout scheme to help drive its sales growth by 5% in 2024, while the total value of the country's restaurant market is expected to reach 400 billion baht this year.
Restaurateurs likely to be hit by global, local economic woes
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 11/06/2024
» The global economic downturn and Thailand's sluggish economy are likely to have a significant impact on the local restaurant segment, even with the visa-free scheme attracting more visitors.