Hungry have yen for taste of Japan The number of Japanese eateries in Thailand rose by more than 20% last year and they are poised to continue dominating the restaurant market, outpacing foreign peers. Bangkok Post · Jan 22, 2023
Zen in push to double retail sales by 2027 Zen Corporation Plc, the operator of restaurant chains such as Zen, AKA and Tummour, plans to double its retail sales to 1.5 billion baht within five years. Bangkok Post · Sep 20, 2022
Zen resumes restaurant expansion plans After halting the expansion of large-scale restaurants for two years, Zen Corporation Plc has resumed its investments in AKA yakiniku and Zen hybrid buffet eateries. Bangkok Post · Jul 5, 2022
Stinky sauce undergoes a country makeover Pla ra, a traditional Thai seasoning produced by fermenting fish with rice bran or roasted rice flour and salt in a closed container for at least six months, has been an indispensable ingredient and flavour enhancer for Thais, particularly in the Northeast. Bangkok Post · Jun 26, 2022
Cannabis delisting sparks market interest 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. Bangkok Post · Jun 13, 2022
Boom time for Thai cannabis Cannabis is scheduled to be removed from the Category 5 narcotics list on Thursday, allowing people to grow an unlimited number of plants at home. Bangkok Post · Jun 5, 2022
Mixed reviews for latest stimulus The business sector has hailed the government's fresh spending stimulus measures but says the cash handout under the fourth phase of the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment subsidy scheme sounds lower than expected. The private sector is also asking for additional stimulus packages to boost consumers' spending power. Bangkok Post · Jan 24, 2022