Thailandia
Vai alla Scheda Paese »If you want to win, you have to fight.
— Thai proverb
-
Use of FTAs, GSP up 5% in first 4 months
The use of free trade agreement (FTA) privileges and the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) by Thai exporters amounted to US$24.27 billion in the first four months of 2019, up 5% from the same period last year.
-
Bhumjaithai to weigh aid for taxi drivers
Bhumjaithai, a coalition party championing the sharing economy, has agreed to consider compensation for some 100,000 Bangkok taxi drivers to be affected by its ride-sharing legalisation policy, according to the leader of the taxi drivers in the capital.
-
Asean leaders back Thai push for RCEP deal
Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have vowed to try to conclude the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) this year, deputy government spokesman Werachon Sukondhapatipak said on Saturday.
-
Hisense to set up Thai factory
Hisense, a Chinese appliance company, will soon set up an air-conditioner production facility in Thailand to curb risks from the deepening US-China trade row and expand in Southeast Asia.
-
UK apartments lure Thai buyers with deals
Apartments in Britain are offering guaranteed yields and buyback programmes to entice Thai buyers amid the baht's appreciation, according to investment and business consultancy PNN Capital Co.
-
Maybank: Thai GSP perks at risk
Thailand and Indonesia are at risk of losing special trade status that gives developing economies preferential access to the US market, according to Maybank Kim Eng Research.
-
US looks for Thai 5G entry point
The US Commerce Department is exploring business opportunities and cooperation to promote US-based tech firms to expand investment in Thailand's telecom sector, especially for 5G wireless broadband tech adoption.
-
May auto output dips on export slowdown
Automotive output in May dropped by 6.11% year-on-year to 181,338 units on an export slowdown, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said on Thursday.
-
Thailand, EU to discuss Brexit, renewing FTA
Thailand is scheduled to discuss with the EU the impact of Brexit as well as revive Thai-EU free trade agreement (FTA) talks at the 14th meeting Thailand–EU working group set for June 14.
-
King Power wins another duty-free shop deal
King Power Duty Free Co has won a bid to run duty-free shops at Phuket, Chiang Mai and Hat Yai airports, Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) announced on Monday.
-
TWZ to import electric vehicles
SET-listed TWZ Corporation Plc, a distributor of mobile phones and other communications devices, has announced the creation of a new business to import electric vehicles (EVs) to capture new demand from Thai motorists.
-
TU banking on innovation to spur growth
SET-listed Thai Union Group Plc (TU), a global seafood conglomerate, aims to innovate for sustainable business growth, increasing the contribution from innovative products to 10% of total revenue within five years.
-
Mindshare: Smaller cities ready to shop
Brands should not underestimate the purchasing power of secondary cities in Thailand like Lampang and Sakon Nakhon and avoid focusing solely on marketing in Bangkok, according to a report by Mindshare Thailand.
-
Siamese Asset targets new niche in condos
Property developer Siamese Asset Co will develop condo projects with a hotel business licence in Bangkok and other tourist destinations to tap rising demand from investment buyers.
-
Thai shippers slash 2019 export growth forecast from 3% to 1%
Thailand's shipping body said on Tuesday it had cut its 2019 export growth forecast for the second time in a month, from 3% to 1%, as global demand slows amid mounting trade protectionism.
-
Upgrades tipped as Phuket mulls new town planning rules
The resort island of Phuket is likely to see a wide range of infrastructure upgrades and development as the government is stepping up its efforts to turn the island into Asia's hub for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (Mice), according to Thapana Boonyapravit, president of the Thai Association for Town ...
-
Motorcycle production set to increase by up to 4% this year
Thai motorcycle production is projected to increase by 2-4% to 2.10-2.15 million units in 2019, supported by positive factors affecting both domestic and export markets, says Krungsri Research.
-
THAI Smile Airways to be Star Alliance 'connecting partner'
SEOUL: THAI Smile Airways, a subsidiary of Thai Airways, looks set to become the next "Connecting Partner" in the Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline network, it was announced at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) meeting in Seoul on Sunday.
-
Thai Airways in-flight magazines send sales soaring
In-flight magazines are typically a cache of merchandise of international products. However, the reading literature in the seat pockets can provide an ideal channel for marketing prized, local products unrivalled in look, quality and prices.
-
Thai-Myanmar pact to boost cross-border transport
Thailand and Myanmar expect to have cars travelling on three routes between both countries this September, in a move set to bolster the regional economy.
-
Thai Airways launches frozen food for consumers
Thai Airways International (THAI) plans to expand its ground-based catering business with the launch of frozen food products under the Royal Orchid Gourmet brand, adding new ready-made sauces, basil stir fries and pad Thai via the Eurng Luang brand to the market.