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  • Thailand NewsThailand restaurant market to hit 400 billion baht in 2024

    Thailand restaurant market to hit 400 billion baht in 2024

    Central Restaurants Group (CRG) anticipates a 5% sales growth in 2024, driven by the digital wallet handout scheme, while Thailand’s restaurant market value is projected to reach 400 billion baht this year. Nath Vongphanich, CRG President, addressed the ruling Pheu Thai Party’s upcoming 10,000-baht digital wallet handout scheme, expected to launch in the fourth quarter. He mentioned that the company…

  • Thailand NewsSpicy new arrival: Rosa’s Thai set to sizzle

    Spicy new arrival: Rosa’s Thai set to sizzle

    Work is well underway as the launch of Rosa’s Thai restaurant at Chantry Place, Norwich, UK draws near, with eye-catching billboards now advertising the grand opening. This will be the first Rosa’s Thai in East Anglia, joining the ranks of 41 other locations across the UK. The new restaurant, which will employ a team of 25, is set to open…

  • Thailand NewsStaffer pays the price for dine-and-dash at Phuket cafe

    Staffer pays the price for dine-and-dash at Phuket cafe

    A staffer at the Cafe Dim Sum Phuket took to social media to warn fellow service workers about a crafty scam that left her out of pocket. The alarming incident occurred on May 23 at the bustling eatery near the iconic Clocktower Circle in Phuket Town. Nong Lin, an employee at the popular restaurant, recounted her experience with a group…

  • Thailand NewsTourism boost: Bangkok Airways’ SAMUI SAVOR campaign

    Tourism boost: Bangkok Airways’ SAMUI SAVOR campaign

    Bangkok Airways joined BDMS in the SAMUI SAVOR campaign to stimulate local food tourism. The airline is offering a discount at 42 leading restaurants on Koh Samui with a single boarding pass. There is also a chance to win prizes for flights, with 20 available in Thailand. Ploenphit Kosonyuthasan, Director of Tourism and Alliance Marketing Promotion, Bangkok Airways Public Company…

  • Tourism NewsTasty travels: Thai SELECT campaign spices up tourism

    Tasty travels: Thai SELECT campaign spices up tourism

    The Travel, Taste, Eat Thai SELECT campaign, a collaboration between the Commerce Ministry and the Tourism Authority of Thailand, has been unveiled. This initiative is part of a soft power strategy aimed at promoting and bolstering Thai businesses, particularly certified Thai SELECT restaurants. The Deputy Commerce Minister, Napintorn Srisunpang, emphasised that the campaign is designed to ensure these establishments meet…

  • Pattaya NewsChanthaburi noodle shop owner returns 300,000 baht overpayment

    Chanthaburi noodle shop owner returns 300,000 baht overpayment

    In the heart of Chanthaburi, a remarkable event transpired at 6pm on Tuesday, March 5. Samart Wongnapa, a 49 year old noodle shop proprietor, found himself in the spotlight of local media. The cause of this sudden attention was his commendable action of returning an accidental overpayment of 300,000 baht (US$8,417) to a group of Chinese customers who had dined…

  • Thailand NewsPM spices things up: Saluting Thai restaurant’s thai-licious triumph in ‘World’s 50 Best Restaurants’

    PM spices things up: Saluting Thai restaurant’s thai-licious triumph in ‘World’s 50 Best Restaurants’

    In a commendation to Thailand’s food and beverages sector, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha expressed gratitude to two Thai restaurants which have made their mark on this year’s World’s 50 Best Restaurants listing. This prestigious list is crafted annually by the UK-based organisation William Reed Business Media. This year, two Bangkok-based restaurants were applauded for their culinary excellence. Placed at No.15…

  • Thailand video newsThailand’s Sex Industry – A Brief History | Thaiger

    Thailand’s Sex Industry – A Brief History

    Thailand is well known and famous for many things. Food, massages, beaches and friendly smiles… but there is one thing that is either commonly joked about or remains hush hush locally. It’s the country’s sex workers and red light districts. There is a fair share of travellers who visit Thailand specifically because they want to experience this ‘vibrant’ side of…

  • Covid-19 NewsThai PM hit with 50-million-baht lawsuit from angry restaurant operators

    Thai PM hit with 50-million-baht lawsuit from angry restaurant operators

    The Thai PM is being sued for 50 million baht by a restaurant group which is also representing 39 other restaurant operators. The Bangkok Post reports that the Never Ending Summer Co has filed a class-action suit against Prayut Chan-o-cha, seeking compensation for financial losses endured as a result of the government’s alleged mismanagement of Covid-19. The Civil Court issued…

  • Covid-19 NewsRestaurant operators accept rules for re-opening dine-in services

    Restaurant operators accept rules for re-opening dine-in services

    Restaurant operators are happy to accept new rules for re-opening as laid out by the Public Health Ministry, if it means they can get back to business. The measures are strict and include the need for all customers to show proof of full vaccination. According to a Bangkok Post report, the re-opening of dine-in services would be done under a…

  • Things To DoTop 5 Thai Restaurants in Bangkok

    Top 5 Thai Restaurants in Bangkok

    Not only is Bangkok famous for its street food – but there is an abundance of Thai fine-dining restaurants in the capital as well. These joints may be slightly pricier, but their passion for Thai flavours and high-quality ingredients speak for themselves. As such, their gourmet meals prove that Thai cuisine can be worth the fancy prices. From award-winners to…

  • Covid-19 NewsRestaurant operators repeat calls for financial aid

    Restaurant operators repeat calls for financial aid

    Thailand’s restaurant owners are pleading for state relief as they struggle to stay afloat amid tight Covid-19 prevention measures. Taniwan Koonmongkon from the Thai Restaurant Association says the PM’s aim of re-opening the country fully by October provides some hope but for now, restaurants are struggling. “Restaurant operators feel hopeful after the premier on Wednesday set a goal of fully…

  • Thailand NewsThailand News Today | Bars, pubs and restaurants ‘sort of’ back to normal | Feb 23

    Thailand News Today | Bars, pubs and restaurants ‘sort of’ back to normal | Feb 23

    Bars and pubs throughout Thailand will be able to open from March 1 in every province except Samut Sakhon, the recent epicentre of new Covid-19 infections. With Thailand’s number of coronavirus infections now on a downward trajectory, many provinces with little to no cases have been reclassified by the CCSA. The majority of Thailand’s 77 provinces are now classified as…

  • Covid-19 NewsLate-night alcohol ban in Phuket, bars to close at midnight

    Late-night alcohol ban in Phuket, bars to close at midnight

    Bars and other entertainment venues in Phuket must close at midnight, according to an order imposed by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Restaurants can stay open late, but are ordered to stop selling alcohol at midnight. The order is effective today until January 20, but could be extended further if the Covid-19 situation does not improve.…

  • Thailand NewsCompetition Commission warns food delivery companies over unfair practices

    Competition Commission warns food delivery companies over unfair practices

    The Office of Trade Competition Commission says it’s keeping an eye on the practices of food delivery companies to ensure restaurants that are currently unable to serve food on their premises are not being ripped off. Nation Thailand reports that the OTCC says operators who hike up their commission will face hefty fines of up to 10% of their annual revenue.…