Issue 55: 15 August 2016

In Focus

Tradeshows
Pet Grooming Goes Herbal

Issue 55 Horizon speaks to the founder of Bozzi pet products, which specialises in chemical-free, organic pet products that are all human-tested before being released into the market. Acco... More

Industry
Sustainable Play

Issue 55 A Thai company has used wood from rubber trees to create an environmentally friendly product that it now exports around the globe. By implementing bes... More

Joining the Dots
CLMVT Hospitality Industry Continues to Grow

Issue 55 Accor’s vice-president of Talent & Culture shares how its dynamic workforce in ASEAN is making the region an even more attractive travel destination. The ASEAN region is recei... More

Inside ASEAN⁺
E-commerce to Increase Regional Trade Opportunities

Issue 55 The online market is seeing a massive surge that allows Thai businesses to increase their custom base across the ASEAN region. Regardless of what occurs on international markets, ... More

Q&A
Tête-à-Tête

Issue 55 KK Chin, the design director of tête-à-tête talks to Horizon about his inspiration and how he expresses different types of love through his j... More

Tradewinds

Laos Emerges as Potential Investment Destination

Issue 55 The DITP hosted Top Thai Brands 2016 in Vientiane from June 29 to July 3 to promote Thai products in Laos. Featuring 212 exhibitors from Thailand, the event attracted about 56,000... More

Business Urged to Explore India Market

Issue 55 Thai entrepreneurs are advised to explore business opportunities in India, which has a fast-growing middle-class consumer market, DITP Director-General Malee Choklumlerd said on J... More

Thailand Tightens Cooperation with the UK

Issue 55 Deputy Minister of Commerce Suvit Maesincee paid an official visit to the UK from July 11 to 14 to promote trade and investment between Thailand and the European nation. During th... More

Thailand Remains Top Rice Exporter to Hong Kong

Issue 55 Thailand was the largest exporter of rice to Hong Kong in the first four months of 2016 with 59.5% of the market share, according to a report from the DITP’s Hong Kong office... More

FTI Joins DITP to Make BGJF58 Glitter

Issue 55 The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has given its full backing to the DITP for organising the 58th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair 2016 (BGJF58), which will take place at Challeng... More

MoC to Promote Thailand as Hub for Elderly Care

Issue 55 The Ministry of Commerce will promote Thailand as a hub for elderly care services to supply the growing global senior market, Commerce Minister Apiradi Tantraporn announced on July ... More