Issue 45: 15 March 2016

In Focus

Thailand’s Gem and Jewelry Industry to Become Global Powerhouse

Tradeshows
Thailand’s Gem and Jewelry Industry to Become Global...

Issue 45 The 57th edition of the Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair announced Thailand as the golden gateway to ASEAN. “I believe that the Thai gems and jewelry industry is on c... More

Industry
Reaping Rewards from Good Storytelling

Issue 45 The team behind award-winning animation studio Rocky Dolly reveals how their comics go beyond entertaining toddlers. “Comics are not always nonsense. Comics can provide know... More

Joining the Dots
Prakit Advertising

Issue 45 Starting from its strong base in Thailand, Prakit Advertising has branched out into ASEAN with much success, owing to a deep understanding of local markets. Advertising is a highly compe... More

A Touch of Thai
A Touch of Thai: Baan Noppawong

Issue 45 A Thai architect has transformed his traditional family home into a charming boutique hotel in the historic Rattanakosin island area of Bangkok. Step into Baan Noppawong... More

Q&A
BASIC TEEORY

Issue 45 Horizon Thailand talks to Worrachai Siriwipanan, or TEE, about his inspiration for creating BASIC TEEORY, an eco-friendly brand of accessories that is proving popular in internat... More

Tradewinds

TIFF Showcases ASEAN Smart Living

Issue 45 The DITP, with the Furniture Industry Group of the Federation of Thai Industries and the Thai Furniture Industries Association, held the Thailand International Furniture Fair 2016 or (TIFF... More

Yangon Ready for Investment

Issue 45 Following last year’s November election, Myanmar is now more open to foreign investors, states a report from the DITP overseas office in Yangon. “Though Thailand has many advantag... More

Suhr Leads Seminar at BIFF&BIL 2016

Issue 45 The DITP overseas office in Berlin invited international brand consultant Georg Andreas Suhr to give a talk entitled ‘Change is possible – Be the Change! Perspectives and Chances: Ethical ... More

Catching the Creative Spirit at BIFF&BIL 2016

Issue 45 The DITP held the 34th Bangkok International Fashion Fair and Bangkok International Leather Fair 2016 (BIFF&BIL 2016) at the Challenger Hall, Impact Muang Thong Thani from Marc... More

Ministry of Commerce Supports SMEs

Issue 45 The DITP joined with the Thai Chamber of Commerce, the Federation of Thai Industries, the Thai National Shippers’ Council and the Thai Bankers’ Association to sign a memorandum of understa... More

Jordanian Buyers Talk Business with Thai Entrepreneurs

Issue 45 The DITP’s overseas office in Jordan brought buyers from 26 Jordanian companies to participate in business negotiations in Thailand from February 16 to 20. “The high season will be during... More