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Restaurants face a rough 2026
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/02/2026
» The restaurant industry continues to face several challenges this year, as tourism has not fully recovered, labour shortages persist and costs remain high.
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.
Eateries slam new alcohol law
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 27/12/2025
» The Restaurant Association opposes the new alcohol law requiring restaurant operators to share some responsibility for any issues caused by drunk patrons.
Safety first for Chinese
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/12/2025
» Thai tourism started 2025 with a scandal as Chinese actor Wang Xing was abducted and taken to a scam centre in Myanmar, then an earthquake shook Bangkok, natural disasters persisted throughout the year, and a border skirmish between Thailand and Cambodia remains ongoing.
TAT seeks 6.7m Chinese arrivals in 2026
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 19/12/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to restore the Chinese market to 6.7 million arrivals in 2026, rolling out more partnerships to offset a sharp plunge this year, including a letters of intent (LOIs) signed with a Chinese travel agent and the Haikou tourism authority.
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.
Influencers to get a taste of film settings
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 06/08/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in collaboration with Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, has launched a global influencers campaign, bringing 30 influencers from around the world together to explore film locations for Jurassic World Rebirth in Phuket, Phangnga and Krabi from July 30 through Aug 3.
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.
Shabu restaurants forced into price war
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 15/07/2025
» The Thai Restaurant Association sees the price war among major shabu brands as reflecting challenges of the sluggish Thai economy, as consumers are increasingly seeking value-for-money dining choices. This price competition is also affecting small and medium-sized restaurant operators.
Eateries hunger for co-payment revival
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/07/2025
» Restaurateurs view the "Tiew Thai Khon La Khrueng" travel campaign as inadequate to support the restaurant sector during the low season and called on the government to revive the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment subsidy scheme.