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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).
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).
Call to support Thai characters
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 06/12/2025
» The Digital Content Association of Thailand (DCAT) believes the nation has the potential to become a regional hub for character trading, but the industry needs state support.
Moshi Moshi upbeat on lifestyle shopping
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 04/12/2025
» Although the economy in 2026 is expected to be challenging, the lifestyle retail market is still expected to grow, according to Moshi Moshi Retail Corporation Plc.
Phuket restaurants upbeat for high season
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/11/2025
» Despite the decline in foreign arrivals during the first 10 months of this year, including Chinese tourists dipping by one-third, the Phuket-Andaman Restaurant Club is optimistic about the upcoming high season.
Book sales hampered by drop in purchasing power
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 25/09/2025
» The sluggish economy has resulted in tighter budgets for book purchases, with the uncertain political climate further discouraging spending, according to the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (Pubat).
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.
Ailing sector puts on brave face amid raft of challenges
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 02/09/2025
» Political instability has no significant impact on the retail industry, which is already grappling with negative factors, according to the Thai Wholesale and Retail Trade Association.
Thai sauce maker frets over trade barriers
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 21/08/2025
» Despite the 19% US tariff on Thai goods, the sauce manufacturer Kosol-Ampa Co Ltd is concerned about potential trade uncertainties, including barriers imposed on Brics member countries.