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Conveyor belt sushi rises as Japanese dining cools
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 20/02/2026
» Conveyor belt sushi restaurants in Thailand have growth potential, while the overall Japanese restaurant sector is expected to see flat growth this year, says MAI-listed Maguro Group Plc.
Delving into the details of Thailand Plus One
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/10/2025
» The "Thailand Plus One" initiative has stimulated investments in Thailand and its neighbouring countries for several years. However, as dynamics evolve in the region and on the global stage, the viability of this approach has come under scrutiny.
Edging away from conflict
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/09/2025
» The ongoing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia is having a notable economic effect on both nations and their investors, which may cause foreign investors to re-evaluate their business strategies, particularly the Thailand Plus One model that allows them to leverage Thailand's robust infrastructure while taking advantage of lower labour costs in neighbouring countries, such as Cambodia.
Japanese firms call for stimulus
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/08/2025
» Japanese companies operating in Thailand have voiced concerns regarding the country's prolonged border conflict with Cambodia and sluggish domestic demand, calling on the government to launch new stimulus to prop up the economy.
NIA targets startups for global expansion
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 03/09/2024
» The National Innovation Agency (NIA) is teaming up with the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), the Board of Investment (BoI), and international partners to help local startups enter the global market through investment mechanisms and launching pads.
Former banker fulfils ambition with opening of Shabu Nashi
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 18/08/2023
» With an unwavering enthusiasm for Japanese shabu dining, Thana Thienachariya, the former chief marketing officer of Siam Commercial Bank, has just unveiled his own shabu restaurant at Erawan Bangkok.
Hungry have yen for taste of Japan
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 23/01/2023
» The number of Japanese eateries in Thailand rose by more than 20% last year and they are poised to continue dominating the restaurant market, outpacing foreign peers.
Value of Japanese food imports up 20%
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 02/11/2022
» The value of imported fresh and processed Japanese food to Thailand is expected to grow by 20% this year, as the Japanese restaurant business in Thailand starts to recover following an easing in the Covid-19 situation.
SMBC touts Japanese interest in EEC
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/07/2022
» Japan-based Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is preparing to help Thailand encourage Japanese business people to invest in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), a new high-tech industrial hub in the country.
IEAT seeks Japanese bioindustrialists
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/07/2022
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) is encouraging 30 Japan-based companies specialising in bioindustry to invest in Thailand.