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Parties court small businesses with pledges
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 02/02/2026
» Business associations called on political parties to enhance support for small retail operators by streamlining the certificate application process and implementing tax reforms.
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.
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.
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.
New round of clashes hurt eateries in border areas
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 11/12/2025
» The latest round of border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia has hit businesses located along the border. Restaurant operators are concerned that the tensions are discouraging people from visiting the areas during the peak season for tourism.
Phuket restaurants upbeat for high season
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/11/2025
» Despite the decline in foreign arrivals during the first 10 months of this year, including Chinese tourists dipping by one-third, the Phuket-Andaman Restaurant Club is optimistic about the upcoming high season.
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.
Confidence declines as foreigners avoid Thailand
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 29/09/2025
» The tourism confidence index for the third quarter of 2025 is grim after it dipped year-on-year, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand.
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.
Central launches festival of Italian brands in Thailand
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 04/09/2025
» Central Department Store, an arm of SET-listed Central Retail, is collaborating with the Italian Embassy and Italian Trade Agency (ITA) to launch "Central Dolce Italia", an event showcasing Italian brands in Thailand.