Issue 42: 29 January 2016

In Focus

Tradeshows
Thailand to Glitter with Bangkok Gems

Issue 42 One of the most prestigious gem and jewelry fairs in the world opens in Bangkok. February will see Bangkok sparkle into life as the biannual Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair (BGJF) ... More

Industry
Mha Dog and Living

Issue 42 A thriving pet accessories business has developed out of one woman’s love for her dog. A dog might be man’s best friend, but pets in general are proving beneficial to the Thai ec... More

Joining the Dots
Chiva-Som: Ensuring the Highest Standards

Issue 42 For many the health and wellness industry is all about relaxation, but for those involved in the sector it requires constant professional development. Thailand’s health and wellness secto... More

A Touch of Thai
PAKA Showpark Illuminates the Krabi Night

Issue 42 The Thai tourism industry welcomes an innovative entertainment venue where traditional southern dance is enhanced with the latest lighting techniques. Tourism is an ever-growing sector in... More

Q&A
Q&A: Yuichi Maetani

Issue 42 Horizon Thailand interviews Japanese flower artist and designer Yuichi Maetani, who is also an advisor to the DITP in promoting Thai wedding products in Japan. Maetani presented three diff... More

Tradewinds

Transportation routes to expand throughout 2016

Issue 42 The Ministry of Transport has set plans to improve transportation infrastructure in 2016, with construction on the Bang Yai – Kanchanaburi motorway expected to commence in June. The rout... More

2015 Tourism exceeds expectation

Issue 42 The tourism sector delivered higher than expected results in 2015, generating roughly two trillion baht in revenue, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports announced on 11 January. Tourism a... More

Exhibitors’ Meeting Introduces 57th Bangkok Gems

Issue 42 The DITP, the Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association (TGJTA) and the Gems, Jewelry and Precious Metal Confederation of Thailand (GJPCT) jointly held an Exhibitors’ Meeting on Jan... More

DITP brings Thai food and fashion to Spain

Issue 42 The DITP introduced Thai products and services at the Madrid Fusion food festival held in the Spanish capital from January 23 to 28. “Thailand brought the country’s best chef... More

China Growth Driven by E-commerce

Issue 42 China aims to be the fastest-growing consumer market by 2020 with an estimated value of US.5 trillion, up from US.2 trillion as of 2015, a growth of 9% growth per year, DITP Director... More

Exports and Investment Targets Set

Issue 42 Commerce Minister Abhiradee Tantraporn revealed on January 11 that the ministry had invited government and private sectors to join the Public-Private Steering Committee to discuss the pr... More