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Fertiliser supply set to last until May
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 17/04/2026
» The Commerce Minister says the current fertiliser supply is expected to last until May, and at present no producers have requested approval to increase prices.
Suki Teenoi on course for 60 new outlets this year
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/03/2026
» Suki Teenoi plans to open 60 additional stores this year and has no immediate plans to pursue an initial public offering (IPO), according to its owner BNN Restaurant Group Co.
Restaurants want co-payment expanded
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/02/2026
» The Thai Restaurant Association is calling for small eateries registered as juristic persons to be included in the anticipated revival of the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme under the new government led by the Bhumjaithai Party.
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.
Thai sauce maker frets over trade barriers
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 21/08/2025
» Despite the 19% US tariff on Thai goods, the sauce manufacturer Kosol-Ampa Co Ltd is concerned about potential trade uncertainties, including barriers imposed on Brics member countries.
Shabu restaurants forced into price war
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 15/07/2025
» The Thai Restaurant Association sees the price war among major shabu brands as reflecting challenges of the sluggish Thai economy, as consumers are increasingly seeking value-for-money dining choices. This price competition is also affecting small and medium-sized restaurant operators.
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.
Nature Best Food reorients to exports
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 03/06/2025
» With Thailand's economy expected to post minimal growth this year, Nature Best Food Co Ltd, a Thai seaweed importer, manufacturer and distributor, is shifting its focus to exports.
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.
Call for new instant VAT refund scheme
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/04/2025
» The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) wants the government to introduce an instant VAT refund scheme for tourists and set up a free-trade-zone sandbox in tourist destinations such as Phuket, with the aim of positioning Thailand as an Asean shopping hub.