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Dining sector poised for downturn
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 06/04/2026
» Restaurants are bracing for less vibrant sales during the Songkran holiday this year, which runs from April 11-15, according to the Thai Restaurant Association.
Haad Thip turns to returnable glass
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 25/03/2026
» SET-listed Haad Thip Plc, the exclusive bottler and distributor for Coca-Cola in 14 southern provinces, plans to expand its glass-bottled products to mitigate risks from rising plastic pellet prices, driven by ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
Oil shock hits supermarket transportation in the South
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/03/2026
» The petrol shortage is causing headaches for MAI‑listed Mother Marketing, the operator of the Mother Supermarket chain in southern Thailand, prompting the company to urge the government to resolve the issue urgently.
Product prices to stay stable for 60 days
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 17/03/2026
» Consumer product supplies at current prices are expected to last about two months due to the Middle East conflict, which has driven up oil prices, according to a retailer in the northeastern region citing supplier data.
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).
Plastic shortages loom as war hits oil supplies
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 12/03/2026
» Businesses are bracing for the impact of a plastic supply shortage due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
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.
Hat Yai eatery recovery to last a year
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 12/01/2026
» Restaurants in Songkhla, which was devastated by floods in November, may take at least a year to fully recover, according to the Songkhla Food Business Association.
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).
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.