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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).
New factory bets on Thai beauty sector
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 16/07/2025
» Amid growing demand for cosmetic surgery in Thailand, K.N.A. Inter Pharma Co Ltd has partnered with a group of aesthetic clinic executives and Diamond Biotechnology Co Ltd to build a medical device manufacturing plant for aesthetic medicine in Pathum Thani.
Thailand urged to woo more Muslim tourists
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 09/07/2025
» As Chinese tourist arrivals plunge, the Thai Muslim Trade Association (TMTA) is calling on authorities and the private sector to position Thailand as a Muslim-friendly destination to attract travellers from the global Muslim population.
Tourism slump hammers restaurants
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 13/06/2025
» Every type of eatery is struggling this year as the economy and tourism slow, says renowned Thai chef and restaurateur Thitid Tassanakajohn, also known as Chef Ton.
'Care For All by CeraVe': Supporting underserved and elderly communities
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/03/2025
» Since 2023, Thailand has been deemed a "fully aged" society, meaning people age 60 or older account for a fifth of the population.
Ikea to open first store in Chiang Mai next week
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 19/02/2025
» Ikea, a Swedish home furnishing brand, is set to launch a new store in Chiang Mai on Feb 27, marking its fifth location in the country.
Single life dents romance outlays
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 13/02/2025
» Many Thais are choosing to remain single, which some attribute to new social values, a lack of financial readiness or simply mismatched expectations.
Beauty with a Thai touch
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 13/01/2025
» In Thailand's competitive beauty market, consumers have easy access to skincare products and cosmetics from Japan, South Korea and Western countries at local beauty retail shops.
SiteMinder sees 9% growth in bookings
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 14/11/2024
» Hotel bookings from the first quarter of this year up to November have increased by 9% year-on-year, with Chinese visitors remaining the top source market, according to SiteMinder, a Sydney-based distribution hospitality platform provider.
Korean food exporters promote products at Bangkok expo
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 21/10/2024
» South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy is working with the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (Kotra) to host "Seoul Food in Bangkok 2024", the country's largest food exhibition.