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Restaurants face a rough 2026
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/02/2026
» The restaurant industry continues to face several challenges this year, as tourism has not fully recovered, labour shortages persist and costs remain high.
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.
Eateries slam new alcohol law
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 27/12/2025
» The Restaurant Association opposes the new alcohol law requiring restaurant operators to share some responsibility for any issues caused by drunk patrons.
Restaurants voice concern over new alcohol law
Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 28/10/2025
» The Restaurant Association has raised concerns about the new Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (2025), which bans the consumption of alcoholic beverages in establishments during prohibited hours, as this will potentially impact the tourism industry.
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.
Mad Unicorn out to win Thai brands a global presence
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/09/2025
» Komsan Lee, founder of Flash Group, Thailand's first unicorn company, has set his sights on bringing Thai brands to the global stage through his new business Mad Unicorn.
Frozen bank account fears hamper QR codes
Business, Kuakul Mornkum and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/09/2025
» Restaurant, wholesale and retail associations have expressed their concern about offering transfer or QR payment options to customers, fearing their accounts might be frozen as authorities address the mule account issue.
Restaurants pin hopes on year end
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 26/08/2025
» The Thai restaurant industry appears to be entering a recovery phase in the final four months of the year, although uncertainties persist, according to the Restaurant Association.
Taking the sting out of AI
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Wichit Chantanusornsire and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/08/2025
» While some industry leaders view artificial intelligence (AI) as reducing Thai white-collar jobs, others say the technology augments jobs, enhancing creativity as those ready to learn new things should thrive.
Department to probe Raan Jay Fai pricing scandal
Business, Phusadee Arunmas and Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 19/08/2025
» The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) will investigate Raan Jay Fai's crabmeat omelettes following a claim by an influencer concerning an excessive additional charge.