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Consumer confidence to see uptick in February, March
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 13/02/2026
» Consumer confidence is expected to improve in February and March, driven by the formation of a stable government, the implementation of tangible economic policies and a cabinet lineup that is broadly accepted by the public, says the Center for Economic and Business Forecasting at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
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).
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.
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).
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.
Restaurants pin hopes on year end
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 26/08/2025
» The Thai restaurant industry appears to be entering a recovery phase in the final four months of the year, although uncertainties persist, according to the Restaurant Association.
Minor Food eyes 1,800 new outlets by 2029 as sector booms
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 08/08/2025
» The Minor Food Group Plc, a restaurant operator in Asia-Pacific, has unveiled a five-year strategy called "Passion for Growth", aiming to operate 4,500 outlets by 2029, up from 2,700 in 2024.
Naraya revises expansion plan
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 01/08/2025
» A decline in foreign travellers and global economic uncertainty have prompted Narai Intertrade Co Ltd, a manufacturer and distributor of the Naraya brand, to revise its expansion plan.
Big Camera inaugurates Leica Store Siam Paragon
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 15/07/2025
» Despite Thailand's economic slowdown, the Big Camera Corporation Plc has noticed consumer behaviour heading towards premiumisation with significant growth in the luxury camera segment.