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Raise a glass to new alcohol laws
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/02/2026
» The Alcoholic Beverage Control Act of 2025, which took effect last November, has sparked confusion among stakeholders in the alcoholic beverage industry, including retailers and consumers. The Explainer intends to address some of the concerns.
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.
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.
Co-pay to prop up small operators
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 23/10/2025
» The government's "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme is expected to provide a lift for small restaurants and retailers, helping them thrive in a sluggish economy.
Provincial retailers keen to see restoration of scheme
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/09/2025
» Provincial retailers are calling for an immediate revival of the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment scheme.
SOS tackles food waste crisis
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 18/08/2025
» Amid Thailand's growing food waste crisis, one initiative is making a difference by redirecting surplus food to vulnerable communities under strict food safety standards.
Retailers seeking revival of co-payment scheme
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/07/2025
» Retail operators note that the first half of the year has been quite challenging, with some believing the negative factors will continue to impact the second half. In light of this, they are calling for a co-payment scheme to help improve market sentiment in the latter half of the year.
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.
Call for tourism stimulus to boost supermarkets
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/06/2025
» While retail is facing significant pressures due to economic difficulties and a decline in foreign visitor numbers, the supermarket chain Big C believes that measures to boost tourism could boost the sector.
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.