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Restaurants want co-payment expanded
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/02/2026
» The Thai Restaurant Association is calling for small eateries registered as juristic persons to be included in the anticipated revival of the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme under the new government led by the Bhumjaithai Party.
Durian market hit by labour shortages
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 02/02/2026
» Thai durian exports are expected to face several hurdles due to labour shortages and a lack of collection centres during the harvest season.
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.
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.
New round of clashes hurt eateries in border areas
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 11/12/2025
» The latest round of border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia has hit businesses located along the border. Restaurant operators are concerned that the tensions are discouraging people from visiting the areas during the peak season for tourism.
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.
New co-payment stimulus to help struggling eateries
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 14/10/2025
» The government's 44-billion-baht "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme comes just in time to lift the restaurant sector amid the country's economic slowdown, says the Restaurant Association.
Phuket seeks state support to improve infrastructure
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 13/08/2025
» As tourism in Phuket continues to grow, the Phuket Tourist Association is urging the government to improve the island's infrastructure to enhance the quality of life for residents, accommodate rising tourist numbers and ease congestion.
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.
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.