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CRG allots B1.4bn for expansion
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 03/04/2026
» Central Restaurants Group Co Ltd (CRG), a subsidiary of SET-listed Central Plaza Hotel, plans to invest 1.4 billion baht this year for store expansion, renovations and back-office improvements.
Product prices to stay stable for 60 days
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 17/03/2026
» Consumer product supplies at current prices are expected to last about two months due to the Middle East conflict, which has driven up oil prices, according to a retailer in the northeastern region citing supplier data.
Consumer confidence to see uptick in February, March
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 13/02/2026
» Consumer confidence is expected to improve in February and March, driven by the formation of a stable government, the implementation of tangible economic policies and a cabinet lineup that is broadly accepted by the public, says the Center for Economic and Business Forecasting at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Call for more inclusive global system
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 05/02/2026
» Unity, inclusive decision-making and renewed respect for international rules are needed in a volatile world, says the former director-general of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
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).
Gloomy outlook dampens prospects for eateries
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 08/01/2026
» The outlook for the restaurant industry in 2026 appears grim as there are no new positive factors. A Thai Michelin-starred chef urged restaurant operators to think carefully about business expansion.
Private sector sees challenges ahead
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 04/11/2025
» Thai business operators expect 2026 to be another challenging year, urging caution as they navigate a sluggish economy.
Shabushi unfazed by sukiyaki price war
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 16/06/2025
» Shabushi, a Japanese restaurant chain under Oishi Group and part of ThaiBev's food business, views the price war in the shabu-sukiyaki market as a normal tactic, saying the company is unaffected.
OLIC anticipates buoyant demand for contraceptives
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/03/2025
» The contraceptive market is expected to grow in Southeast Asia, driven by informed individuals' increasing awareness of health issues and a trend of having no children, says OLIC (Thailand) Ltd, a subsidiary of Japan's Fuji Pharma.
New coffee shops struggle in Thai market
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 06/12/2024
» Newcomers to the Thai coffee business face steep challenges as banks tighten their lending approvals, says a supplier, manufacturer and distributor of coffee beans and equipment for coffee shops.