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Exporting steamy soft power
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/11/2025
» Thailand has established itself as a leading exporter of boys' love (BL) and girls' love (GL) content, which is expanding to reach new audiences across the globe, including Asia, Latin America and Africa.
Book sales hampered by drop in purchasing power
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 25/09/2025
» The sluggish economy has resulted in tighter budgets for book purchases, with the uncertain political climate further discouraging spending, according to the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (Pubat).
CPN to open first phase of Central Park
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 20/08/2025
» Central Pattana Plc (CPN), Thailand's leading real estate developer, plans to open the first phase of Central Park, its 43rd shopping centre, on Sept 4, targeting 25 million visitors per year.
US tariffs a threat to coconut exports
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 29/07/2025
» Thai coconut exporters could face significant challenges if the US imposes higher tariffs on Thai products than those exported from Vietnam, says K Fresh, a leading Thai producer and shipper of coconut products.
Mama maker shelves expansion in Hungary
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 28/06/2025
» Thai President Foods Plc, the manufacturer of Mama instant noodles, has postponed further investment in Hungary, citing rising costs and an unfavourable labour policy.
Salad Factory sees explosive growth in healthy food
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/06/2025
» Despite a challenging business environment impacting the overall restaurant sector, Salad Factory expects the healthy food industry to continue to grow, noting that it could potentially outpace the overall market.
Eveandboy expects beauty sector growth to persist
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/05/2025
» The Thai beauty industry is expected to grow this year, driven by rising consumer demand for more sophisticated products, with the sluggish economy unlikely to dent the sector, says Eveandboy Co Ltd, a Thai beauty retailer.
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.
Central affiliate to add up to 140 more restaurants
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 03/04/2025
» Competition in the restaurant industry will remain intense this year as an influx of new brands hit the market, says Central Restaurants Group (CRG).
Group urges better funding of libraries
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 20/03/2025
» The Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (Pubat) has urged the government to enhance support for public libraries as a way to foster growth in the book industry.