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EssilorLuxottica launches new R&D centre in Bangkok
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 28/04/2026
» EssilorLuxottica, the Franco-Italian eyewear group, has announced the official launch of its new 5,000-square-metre research and development (R&D) facility in Bangkok.
Discount tilt enhances Tops' spending, sales growth
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 27/04/2026
» Tops, a food business under Central Retail Corporation, aims to emphasise its house brand products amid challenging economic conditions, while launching discount campaigns to attract customers.
Eateries face rising costs, weak outlook
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 23/04/2026
» Restaurant-related associations have collaborated to tackle surging energy costs, fluctuations in raw material prices, and digital transformation.
Thai restaurants look to Asian visitors to make up demand shortfall
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 09/04/2026
» Despite worries from Thailand's tourism sector that the Middle East war could reduce the number of long-haul travellers, two restaurant operators remain optimistic.
Pet products remain on clear growth trajectory
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 06/04/2026
» The local pet industry is expected to remain resilient over the long term, as many owners treat their pets as family members. Over the past decade, the sector has recorded strong growth.
Freight surge forces export realignment
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 18/03/2026
» As soaring ocean freight rates put pressure on exporters, Thai wooden furniture manufacturer Deesawat is urging exporters to explore closer markets amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Centre flags war risk to Thai growth
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 14/03/2026
» A worst-case scenario for the Middle East conflict, which is war dragging on without a clear end, would reduce Thai GDP by 2.31 percentage points, according to the Center for Economic and Business Forecasting at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
CRC plans up to B18bn investment for store expansion
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 13/03/2026
» SET-listed Central Retail Corporation (CRC) plans to invest 16-18 billion baht this year to open new stores, renovate existing ones and enhance the customer experience.
SMEs urged to be tech-savvy
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 12/03/2026
» Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider using appropriate, practical technological solutions for their companies rather than overly sophisticated innovations, according to local SME operators.
Local fan market remains cool amid global heat
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 09/03/2026
» With the average global temperature rising, the electric fan market is poised for growth. Yet Thailand's electric fan market appears sluggish relative to global trends, according to Groupe SEB (Thailand) Co Ltd, the distributor of Tefal appliances.