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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.
Call to support Thai characters
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 06/12/2025
» The Digital Content Association of Thailand (DCAT) believes the nation has the potential to become a regional hub for character trading, but the industry needs state support.
Co-pay to prop up small operators
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 23/10/2025
» The government's "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme is expected to provide a lift for small restaurants and retailers, helping them thrive in a sluggish economy.
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.
Weak China market dents eatery sector
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 30/09/2025
» Restaurant operators don't expect the upcoming eight-day Chinese Golden Week to supercharge the industry's mood, as the number of Chinese customers might not reach as high a level as last year.
Wage hike to pose a test for restaurateurs
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 19/06/2025
» Raising the daily minimum wage to 400 baht will add pressure to struggling Thai restaurateurs, says the Thai Restaurant Association.
Eveandboy expects beauty sector growth to persist
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/05/2025
» The Thai beauty industry is expected to grow this year, driven by rising consumer demand for more sophisticated products, with the sluggish economy unlikely to dent the sector, says Eveandboy Co Ltd, a Thai beauty retailer.
Mitsubishi Electric banks on Southeast Asia market
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 23/05/2025
» Mitsubishi Electric Group is strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia, opening new offices in Cambodia.
Warning over new VAT threat
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 14/05/2025
» The proposal to lower the value-added tax (VAT) registration threshold to include businesses with annual revenue of less than 1.8 million baht could increase the burden on small retailers already grappling with weak consumer spending and intense competition, according to the Thai Wholesale and Retail Trade Association.
Catch a whiff of this
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 21/04/2025
» The local perfume industry has the potential for impressive growth, according to a commerce think tank.