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Thailand: Local firms swarm World Travel Market

Some 35 Thai tourism operators attended the World Travel Market 2017 (WTM), which finished today in London, as they aim to lure more international visitors. Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, the Tourism and Sports Minister, attended the event held from Nov 6-8 and said it is a chance for tourism leaders to meet with foreign organisations and provide […]

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Jack Ma, Chinese billionaire and Chairman of Alibaba puts on headphones as he attends a forum on E-payment, the Vietnam E-Payment Forum, in Hanoi on November 6, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / HOANG DINH NAM
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Thailand joins forces with Alibaba in selling Thai rice online

BANGKOK (Bernama) – The Thai Agriculture Ministry has joined hands with Alibaba to promote Thai jasmine rice to Chinese consumers through the online channel, Thai News Agency (TNA) reported. Deputy Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Chutima Bunyapraphasara said after attending “TMALL 11.11 Thai Hom Mali Rice Promotion” in Hangzhou, the capital and most populous city of Zhejiang […]

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Thailand: Foreign investors profit on asset gain

Foreign investors took profits by selling Thai bonds and equities after gaining around 20% of total return, but foreign purchases are expected early next year given supportive market conditions, says the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). The SET index has gained 12% year-to-date and the baht has gained 8% against the dollar, prompting foreign investors […]

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TGI’s role in Thailand 4.0 era

The Thai-German Institute (TGI), an organisation under the supervision of the Ministry of Industry, has been entrusted with developing and transferring advanced manufacturing technology to Thai industrial sectors in order to strengthen their capabilities and competitiveness in the Industry 4.0 era. To upgrade target industry productivity, TGI is enhancing technology, innovation, and human resources through […]

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