Thailand’s fledgling e-commerce players are being forced to grow up under the shadow of global goliaths. By Suchit Leesa-nguansuk Thailand’s online retail market is bracing for stiffer business conditions in 2017 as companies face growing competition from foreign behemoths with deep pockets and worldwide marketing networks. Online sales are expected to continue growing as consumers […]
Read MoreDespite a fall in Chinese arrivals after the zero-dollar tour crackdown, Thai tourism authorities are convinced that the market will return. The tourism boom is expected to continue in 2017 and remain a major growth driver for the economy even as the industry sees falling Chinese arrivals in the first few months. The crackdown on […]
Read MoreConsumer prices rose at the fastest pace in 25 months in December, driven by fuel, food and non-alcoholic drinks. The Commerce Ministry said yesterday that the consumer price index, based on 450 products and services, rose for the ninth straight month in December, surging 1.13% year-on-year after increasing 0.6% year-on-year in November, 0.34% in October, […]
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