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Chinese New Year spending tipped to rise 5%
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 12/02/2026
» An estimated 54.2 billion baht will circulate during the 2026 Lunar New Year, marking a six-year high and 5% growth from the previous year, according to the Center for Economic and Business Forecasting at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
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).
Restaurants call for stimulus
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 08/09/2025
» Restaurant operators are calling on the new government to introduce supportive measures for the industry, citing numerous challenges including the sluggish economy, rising raw material costs, and difficulties in accessing loans.
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.
Provincial retail beginning to reel
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 23/06/2025
» Local retailers are navigating tough economic conditions, worsened by low prices for agricultural products, says CS Park Co Ltd, the operator of Chaisaeng Superstore in Sing Buri province.
CP chief demands more funding for tourism, agriculture
Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 03/02/2025
» Dhanin Chearavanont, senior chairman of Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, has urged the government to ensure sufficient funding for both the tourism and agricultural sectors, two crucial areas that are generating income and driving growth in the country.
Central sinks B500m into New Year drive
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/01/2025
» Central Pattana Plc (CPN), a Thai retail and property developer, and Central Department Store Co Ltd (CDS) under Central Retail, are investing 500 million baht in a Chinese New Year campaign.
Central Restaurants Group finds reasons to be cheerful
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 03/01/2025
» Although the Thai economy faces challenges in 2025, the restaurant industry could be lifted by the tourism boom and government stimulus efforts, according to Central Restaurants Group (CRG).
Senior executives to be in high demand next year
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 29/11/2024
» The Thai job market is expected to be stable next year, with senior-level candidates still in high demand, according to Robert Walters Thailand, a recruitment consultancy.