NEGOTIATIONS in relation to the Bt224.5-billion high-speed railway project have yet to be concluded, while the secretary-general of the Eastern Economic Corridor (ECC) Committee has indicated that if a deal was not reached, BSR Joint Venture’s proposal will be considered. Worawut Mala, acting governor of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), said talks with Charoen […]
Read MoreThe Thai Retailers Association (TRA) predicts flat consumer spending in the first half, despite bullish consumer sentiment from the planned general election and the value-added tax refund for Chinese New Year shopping. Worawoot Ounjai, TRA’s president, said the retail industry recorded slower growth during the first two months this year. Mr Worawoot said retail recovered in […]
Read MoreSET-LISTED Siam Cement Group (SCG) plans to expand new service solutions and retail operations in Cambodia to tap opportunities in the country’s growing construction industry and changing consumers’ behaviour, its Cambodia country director, Somwang Manpimonchai, said. “Our target this year in Cambodia is to maintain existing businesses which produce and sell our products, and to […]
Read MoreNEW technologies, global political uncertainty and capability challenges are just some of the big challenges facing infrastructure developers, investors, operators and planners in the coming year. As technology provides the scope for radically different solutions to infrastructure needs and often much more cost-effectively, it is important for infrastructure players such as planners, investors, regulators and […]
Read MoreTWO-THIRDS of retail associates told a recent survey that they could provide better customer services and improve the shopping experience if they were equipped with tablets while customers seek a personalised shopping experience with more control over their personal data. The survey, by Zebra Technologies Corporation, analysed the attitudes, opinions, and expectations of shoppers, retail […]
Read MoreMany of Thailand’s most popular tourist and retiree destinations are becoming the most expensive places in Southeast Asia to settle down, being beaten by Malaysian and Indonesia counterparts. The cost of living survey was conducted by comparison site Numbeo. Comparing the region’s top 18 destinations, Numbeo lists Bangkok as the second most expensive city after Singapore. […]
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