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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.
Hat Yai eatery recovery to last a year
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 12/01/2026
» Restaurants in Songkhla, which was devastated by floods in November, may take at least a year to fully recover, according to the Songkhla Food Business Association.
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.
Restaurateurs face uptick in rivalry
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/12/2025
» Competition in Thailand's restaurant sector is intensifying, setting the stage for slower growth next year, according to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
Buoyant Iberry to launch 2-3 new brands
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 01/09/2025
» The local restaurant industry is facing negative sentiment thanks to a sluggish economy and declining tourist arrivals.
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.
Pheu Thai earns poor marks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Suchit Leesanguansuk, Published on 28/07/2025
» The government led by Paetongtarn Shinawatra is set to complete its first year in office this September.
Eateries hunger for co-payment revival
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/07/2025
» Restaurateurs view the "Tiew Thai Khon La Khrueng" travel campaign as inadequate to support the restaurant sector during the low season and called on the government to revive the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment subsidy scheme.
Problems pile up for beleaguered cabinet
Business, Phusadee Arunmas and Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 02/07/2025
» The private sector is urging the new cabinet to urgently address economic and agricultural challenges.
Grab introduces new efforts to support restaurateurs
Business, Published on 26/06/2025
» Leading food delivery platform Grab Thailand has introduced new initiatives to support restaurant operators, particularly small merchants and individual entrepreneurs, amid ongoing economic headwinds.