Thai foodservice market outpaces global growth as QSRs surge in 2025
SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2026
Thailand’s foodservice market is growing faster than the global average, with street food and quick-service restaurants leading the sector’s expansion.
Bangkok street food vendors may raise made-to-order meal prices by 5 baht as costs climb
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026
The Bangkok Vendors Association says rising fuel, transport and ingredient costs could push street vendors to lift prices for made-to-order dishes by around 5 baht per menu item this month, as margins are squeezed.
Tourism associations urge PM to scrap alcohol sale time limits and review zoning rules
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025
Eight tourism and hospitality associations call on the prime minister to revoke alcohol sale and consumption time bans, warning the new Alcohol Control Act confuses tourists and harms businesses.
New alcohol control law takes effect amid concern over missing secondary regulations
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 08, 2025
Thailand’s new alcohol control law has come into force, but business operators warn that the absence of secondary legislation may disrupt trade and hurt tourism.
Tourism industry concerned as new alcohol law fines drinkers up to 10,000 baht for drinking outside legal hours
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 08, 2025
Thailand’s new alcohol control law, effective November 8, imposes fines on those drinking outside legal hours, raising fears of damage to tourism and nightlife recovery.