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Flood recovery lag weighs on Hat Yai
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/02/2026
» While most hotels in Hat Yai have already resumed operations, insufficient flood relief has resulted in only 30% of shops and restaurants reopening, leading to a weak outlook for tourism revenue during the Chinese New Year, according to the Hat Yai Songkhla Hotels Association.
Consumer confidence hit by war and political turbulence
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 09/01/2026
» The Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) dipped for the first time in four months in December 2025, attributed to the border dispute with Cambodia and domestic political instability, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Line Man Wongnai assists flooded firms
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/01/2026
» The food delivery platform Line Man Wongnai is working with local communities to help food merchants in Hat Yai resume their activities after the recent devastating flood.
Thailand eyes Chinese tourism market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/12/2025
» As political tensions continue to divert Chinese tourists from Japan to other countries, Thai tourism operators are urging authorities to take a more aggressive approach in attracting this market, reinforcing safety perceptions to compete with other Asia-Pacific nations targeting tourists from the mainland.
All eyes on the poll
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/12/2025
» Thailand's political scene has regained momentum over the past week after the Election Commission announced Feb 8 as the date for the next general election, with several factions hopeful they can shape the country's future through a new government.
Sena focuses on rent-to-own market amid stagnant economy
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 05/12/2025
» SET-listed Sena Development will continue to rely on rent-to-own as a core strategy next year, with the economy expected to remain sluggish with no positive drivers on the horizon to support mortgage approvals.
Lots to do before checking out
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/12/2025
» Before southern Thailand was hit by a massive flood last week, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul signalled an early dissolution of parliament, possibly by mid-December instead of the previously announced late January 2026, following opposition pressure for a no-confidence vote against the minority government.
PM urges insurers to step up flood payouts
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/11/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed insurance companies to expedite payouts for home and car insurance claims in the flood-affected areas in southern Thailand, with claimants only required to submit photos via Line or other designated channels to insurance companies as evidence.
Speedy restoration predicted
Business, Kuakul Mornkum and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 28/11/2025
» A retail association forecasts stores in flooded areas of southern Thailand could resume their operations as quickly as seven days after floodwaters have receded.
Call for tourism relief blueprint
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 28/11/2025
» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) has proposed a 60-day relief framework to ease the impact on tourism businesses caused by severe flooding in the South, with damages estimated at more than 10 billion baht.