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Shopee harnesses AI to fuel digital growth in Thailand
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/11/2025
» Shopee, the e-commerce platform that mainly operates in Southeast Asia, is continuing its investment in Thailand while launching new strategies for growth.
Demand for high-protein imports soars
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 30/09/2025
» The health and wellness trend and product innovation in protein beverages in Thailand should increase demand for high-protein imported products in the final quarter of this year, according to the US Dairy Export Council (Usdec).
Co-payment stimulus set to return
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/09/2025
» The potential reintroduction of the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment scheme is expected to support Thai businesses amid the current sluggish economy, while an academic believes the scheme could boost GDP growth to 2-2.5% this year.
Analysts project 2 more interest rate cuts
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/08/2025
» Analysts increasingly expect the Bank of Thailand to make two more interest rate cuts by the first quarter of 2026 to reduce the policy rate to 1%, aiming to revitalise the economy as economic and political risks accumulate.
New minimum wage to lead to hotel layoffs
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/06/2025
» Large-scale layoffs in the hotel sector could be seen during this low season if the government agrees to raise the minimum wage to 400 baht from next week as planned, while the Thai Hotels Association (THA) has submitted a petition to the prime minister, asking for the policy to be cancelled.
Tourism slump hammers restaurants
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 13/06/2025
» Every type of eatery is struggling this year as the economy and tourism slow, says renowned Thai chef and restaurateur Thitid Tassanakajohn, also known as Chef Ton.
Building owners choose to sell up as taxes start to bite
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 13/05/2025
» The land and building tax is continuing to force outdated and less competitive offices, apartments and hotels to exit the market, with many putting their assets up for sale or lease in the tourism sector.
Keys to connecting with Gen Z consumers revealed
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 17/04/2025
» Gen Z's spending worldwide is estimated to tally US$9 trillion by 2034, higher than any other generational group.
Coway aims to expand subscriber base by 20%
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 26/02/2025
» Coway (Thailand) Co Ltd, a water purifier and air purifier brand from South Korea, is aiming for a 20% increase in subscriptions and is planning to launch a new product this year.
Minimum wage hike starts to have impact in hotels
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/01/2025
» The minimum wage hike amid a labour shortage is prompting hotels in Chiang Mai to increase staff responsibility instead of hiring more permanent workers, while small hotels in Chon Buri with cheaper rooms could be affected the most by rising costs, according to hotel associations.