Issue 48: 30 April 2016

In Focus

Tradeshows
TAPA 2016: Thailand as World Auto Part Hub...

Issue 48 Thai auto parts manufacturers showcased their latest products at the environmentally-friendly TAPA 2016. Thailand has long served as an important hub for the global auto part and a... More

Industry
Robotics: the Future of Elderly Care

Issue 48 A robot developed by a Thai entrepreneur is changing the face of elderly care in places as far away as Japan. According to the International Federation of Robotics, Asia, includ... More

Thailand’s Gem and Jewelry Industry to Play on Strengths

Joining the Dots
Thailand’s Gem and Jewelry Industry to Play on...

Issue 48 The owner of Pranda Group believes Thailand’s gem and jewelry industry has a bright future, and should do more to attract major buyers. The strength of Thailand’s gems and jewelry... More

A Touch of Thai: Harnn Natural Soap and Spa Products

A Touch of Thai
A Touch of Thai: Harnn Natural Soap and...

Issue 48 From a natural soap manufacturer for other brands, Harnn has become a well-known Thai brand for spa products around the world. Knowing your customer is a key to any bus... More

Q&A
Q&A: Carrie Kuo

Issue 48 The Taiwanese artist Carrie Kuo talks to Horizon Thailand about the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute (NTCRI) and the collaboration between... More

Tradewinds

Thailand, Hong Kong Ink Rice Deal

Issue 48 Commerce Minister Apiradi Tantraporn visited Hong Kong from April 5 to 7, to expand trade and investment between the two countries and advance ASEAN-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement negotiat... More

Thai Coconut Juice Popular in UK

Issue 48 DITP Director-General Malee Choklumlerd stated on April 1 that Thailand was the eleventh largest fruit juice exporter to the UK. The UK imported US.12 million of pure fruit juice from ... More

Thailand, Bangladesh Discuss Trade and Investment

Issue 48 Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Chutima Bunyapraphasara, met Bangladesh Ambassador to Thailand, Saida Muna Tasneem, at the Ministry of Commerce on March 30. They disc... More

DITP: Opportunity for Thai Cosmetics in UAE

Issue 48 The DITP is encouraging Thai herbal cosmetic companies to export to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). DITP Director-General Malee Choklumlerd said on April 8 that the UAE is a significa... More

DITP to Explore CLMV Cities

Issue 48 The DITP has set up a strategic plan to explore business opportunities in 16 Tier II cities in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam, such as Mandalay, Siem Reap and Luang Prabang, DITP Dire... More

Thai Rubberwood Required in China

Issue 48 Pannakarn Jiamsuchon, the Director of DITP’s Guangzhou office, held discussions with Xie Jinhe, the President of Shunde Rubberwood Association in March in Guangdong Province. &l... More