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Regaining a lucrative tourism market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/09/2025
» According to China Trading Desk, Chinese outbound tourists are estimated to reach 155 million this year, a full resumption compared with pre-pandemic levels.
How a key ingredient in Coca-Cola is smuggled out of Sudan
Business, Richa Naidu and Khalid Abdelaziz of Reuters, Published on 05/03/2025
» LONDON/DUBAI - Gum arabic, a vital ingredient used in everything from Coca-Cola to M&M's candy, is increasingly being trafficked from rebel-held areas of war-torn Sudan, traders and industry sources say, complicating Western companies' efforts to insulate their supply chains from the conflict.
Cannabis delisting sparks market interest
Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 13/06/2022
» Large companies in the beverage, entertainment and consumer product fields are making forays into cannabis-related products after the partial decriminalisation of the drug took effect last Thursday.
Making trips to the dentist pleasant
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/04/2022
» Tepthai toothpaste was one of the country's top media spenders over the last few years.
Virus worries keep regional investors on edge
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Darana Chudasri, Published on 25/01/2020
» Recap: Emerging market assets stabilised following a roller-coaster week marked by rising concern about the coronavirus outbreak in China. While the World Health Organization said there was no need to declare a global health emergency, Southeast Asian indices ended lower yesterday.
Meng Seng shifts as gum goes stale
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 14/05/2019
» A sharp and continued decline in gum consumption has prompted Meng Seng Sweets Factory Co, the producer of KidKID Thai gum, to diversify into consumer products.
Why are so many hotels for sale?
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 10/12/2018
» Several factors have forced numerous small and medium-sized hoteliers to put their properties on the block.
TRF predicts Chinese to keep coming
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 17/01/2018
» More Chinese tourists are expected to flock into local communities, especially in the North, emphasising the need for better logistics systems and understanding about Chinese behaviour.