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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.
Retailers feel pinch as fuel prices spike
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 27/03/2026
» A fuel shortage and a recent surge in prices have caused logistics chaos for provincial retail and wholesale operators, sparking concerns it will reduce foot traffic during the upcoming Songkran festival in April.
Small firms under pressure as costs soar
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 16/03/2026
» Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face a wall of negative sentiment this year as geopolitical tensions, trade conflicts and tighter access to loans weigh on the sector, raising questions about how businesses can navigate these tumultuous times.
CPN launches major B7bn expansion of Central Phuket
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 25/02/2026
» SET-listed Central Pattana (CPN) is spending 7 billion baht to expand its large mixed-use Central Phuket development.
Safety first for Chinese
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/12/2025
» Thai tourism started 2025 with a scandal as Chinese actor Wang Xing was abducted and taken to a scam centre in Myanmar, then an earthquake shook Bangkok, natural disasters persisted throughout the year, and a border skirmish between Thailand and Cambodia remains ongoing.
Tourist numbers tumble as Asian markets decline
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/09/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects the country to welcome 33.4 million foreign visitors this year, a 6% year-on-year decline attributed to contractions from the Southeast and East Asian markets.
Mall Group keen on healthy competition
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/07/2025
» As the global trade landscape shifts, brands from around the world are expected to enter the Thai market. While this influx may create challenges for local manufacturers, retail operators believe it could revitalise Thailand's retail sector.
Call for tourism stimulus to boost supermarkets
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/06/2025
» While retail is facing significant pressures due to economic difficulties and a decline in foreign visitor numbers, the supermarket chain Big C believes that measures to boost tourism could boost the sector.
TAT, Thai Drinks join forces to promote domestic tourism
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/11/2024
» Thai Drinks Co Ltd, the manufacturer of Crystal Drinking Water, is teaming up with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to invest 100 million baht in a marketing campaign to promote domestic tourism.
CPN upbeat on retail, mixed-use projects
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 11/09/2024
» SET-listed retail and property developer Central Pattana Plc (CPN) has expressed confidence in Thailand's retail market and believes there is still room for mixed-use projects to grow.