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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.
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.
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).
Call for new instant VAT refund scheme
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/04/2025
» The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) wants the government to introduce an instant VAT refund scheme for tourists and set up a free-trade-zone sandbox in tourist destinations such as Phuket, with the aim of positioning Thailand as an Asean shopping hub.
Food Selection Group upbeat on outlook
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/02/2025
» Thai restaurant operators are bracing for higher raw material costs this year.
Big C prepares for more store openings in 2025
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 03/02/2025
» Big C plans to open new branches of hypermarkets and convenience stores despite the challenging economic landscape.
Korean food exporters promote products at Bangkok expo
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 21/10/2024
» South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy is working with the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (Kotra) to host "Seoul Food in Bangkok 2024", the country's largest food exhibition.
Cinemas enjoy a golden year
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 23/07/2024
» As Thai films are gaining significant profits and momentum once again, this will revitalise the cinema sector, especially in provincial locations, according to the SET-listed Major Cineplex Group, the country’s largest operator of movie theatres.
TAT sees seat capacity as key to enticing Chinese tourists
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 06/07/2024
» The government target to attract 8 million Chinese tourists this year remains achievable if airlines can ramp up seat capacity to more than 80% of pre-pandemic levels, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).