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Bureau seeks 10% growth for exhibitions market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/02/2026
» Amid economic uncertainty, the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) targets 10% growth for the Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) segment this year, with 163 billion baht in revenue and 29.4 million participants.
Thailand's party spots dry up with election day booze bans
Reuters, Published on 06/02/2026
» Bangkok restaurateur Sorathep Steve said he was told off last Saturday by customers who had just flown in from the United States and ordered a bottle of wine, only to be told of Thailand's election-linked ban on alcohol.
Vietnam police seize tonnes of fake coffee products made from soybeans
Reuters, Published on 30/01/2026
» HANOI - Police in Vietnam have launched a criminal investigation into a warehouse accused of producing fake coffee made from soybeans following a raid earlier this week, the Ministry of Public Security said on Thursday.
Blackpink lifts mainland Chinese arrivals in Hong Kong to January weekend record
South China Morning Post, Published on 27/01/2026
» Mainland Chinese tourists coming to Hong Kong on Saturday and Sunday made it a record-breaking weekend for this month, driven by K-pop girl group Blackpink's shows, while the figure was just 2% below New Year's Eve and New Year's Day footfall.
Early Detection Key as Samitivej Pioneers GAAD Screening
Published on 16/01/2026
» Liver cancer remains one of Thailand’s most pressing public health challenges, yet few realise how silently and rapidly it develops. According to Prof. Teerha Piratvisuth, M.D., Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital and President of the Gastroenterological Association of Thailand, liver cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Thailand, but it can often be prevented or treated successfully if detected early.
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.
Southeast Asia receives broad support
Business, Maybank Securities (Thailand), Published on 27/12/2025
» Southeast Asian equities ended December with a cautious "risk-on" tone, helped by a softer US dollar and year-end rebalancing, though thin Christmas liquidity exaggerated intra-day swings.
Centara Hotels & Resorts unveils Himalayan hideaway
Business, Published on 25/12/2025
» Centara Hotels & Resorts (CHR) has announced the upcoming opening of its first property in Nepal, Himalayan Hideaway Resort Pokhara, The Centara Collection, set to welcome guests from January 2026.
Border trade marred in 2026 by conflict
Business, Phusadee Arunmas and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 23/12/2025
» The ongoing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia is expected to continue to hamper trade in 2026.
Night restaurants call for fair zoning
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/12/2025
» The Night Restaurant Business Trade Association has urged the government to establish clear and fair zoning regulations for entertainment venues, after recently taking the first step towards rescinding the regulation that prevents alcohol sales in the afternoon.