Bar B Q Plaza Plays the Long Game in Thailand’s Grill Market
A barbecue restaurant chain familiar to many Thais is Bar B Q Plaza, now 38 years old and long a favorite among barbecue lovers. The iconic brass pan and mascot "Bar B Gon,"
Thai T-shirt YUEDPAO Defends Thin Profit Margins: “We Sell to Make Friends”
After revealing on social media that Thai T-shirt brand YUEDPAO generated over one billion baht in sales but only one million baht in profit, the company's management explained their business philosophy:
Koh Samui Property Investment Boom Drives $14M Villa Sales
Koh Samui has solidified its position as a world-class destination attracting both tourists and investors, with the luxury real estate market experiencing unprecedented growth
Twin Lotus: 52 Years of Thai Herbal Innovation Goes Global
From pharmacy beginnings to international success, the Thai brand has spent 52 years transforming perceptions of herbal products through innovation and persistence
Phuket Souvenir Stores Struggle Despite Tourism Recovery
Local small businesses in Phuket are experiencing declining revenues despite the island welcoming record visitor numbers in 2025, highlighting a disconnect between tourism growth and SME performance.
Thailand Rises to World’s Second-Largest Pet Food Exporter
Thailand has solidified its position as the world's second-largest pet food exporter, with trade continuing to surge in 2025 despite global economic challenges.
Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair Hits Record $147M in Trade Value
The 72nd Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair delivered its strongest performance to date, generating $147.4 million in trade value during its five-day run from September 9-13, 2025. The results represent a 26% increase
Central Retail Sells Italian Rinascente to Sister Company for $295M
CRC will sell its prestigious Rinascente department store chain in Italy to sister company Central Department Store Co. Ltd. for €250 million ($295 million)
BEANS Coffee Roaster Expands to Bangkok’s Historic Chinatown
The heart of Bangkok's Chinatown is experiencing a renaissance, and BEANS Coffee Roaster is riding the wave.
Thailand-Laos Target $11 Billion Trade Goal in Year-End Summit
Thailand and Laos have agreed to hold a ministerial meeting later this year to boost bilateral trade toward their $11 billion target by 2027.
