Issue 19 : January 19, 2015

In Focus

Tradeshows
Scenting Success

Issue 19 The global fragrance market is expected to reach US billion by 2016, Thailand is in a unique position to capitalise on its market position. Delve beneath the label of the world... More

Joining the Dots
If the Cloth Fits

Issue 19 This year looks set to be a great year for the Thai garment industry according to the Thai Garment Manufacturers Association The Thai Garment Manufacturers Association (TGMA)... More

Industry
New Friend Farm

Issue 19 Worm farming is environmentally friendly and can help reduce reliance upon chemical fertilisers and pesticides. As demand from health-conscious consumers grows, so does the n... More

On the Table
Food Talk: Silk & Soya

Issue 19 In its search for the best Thai cuisine across the globe, Horizon ventures to the Spanish capital to visit an outstanding contemporary Thai cuisine. Finding authentic Thai food in Spain is ... More

Q&A
Q&A: Silparat Watthanakasetr

Issue 19 The Deputy Managing Director, Sales and Marketing of Ocean Glass talks to Horizon Thailand about the outlook for glass exports in 2015. Can you tell us a little bit about Ocean Glass? Ocean... More

Tradewinds

Beko chooses Thailand for production hub

Issue 19 Thailand has been selected as the location for the first ASEAN production hub of Beko, Europe’s number two best-selling home appliance brand, thanks to the country’s str... More

Consumer confidence index at 18-month high

Issue 19 The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce revealed on January 7 that the consumer confidence index in December 2014 was at its highest point in the 18 months since June 20... More

Thailand: Best Asia-Pacific Destination

Issue 19 Thailand won the Best Asia-Pacific Destination award and was also runner-up for the Best Worldwide Sun Destination at the 23rd Irish Travel Trade Awards 2014, held in Dublin on Nov... More

Thai economy to benefit from rise in US minimum wage

Issue 19 The DITP claims that the Thai economy will benefit from the increase in the US minimum wage, which will boost the purchasing power of 3.2 million American consumers. According to ... More

DIP collaborates with Minamiboso, Japan

Issue 19 The Department of Industrial Promotion (DIP) held a meeting with entrepreneurs from the city of Minamiboso, Japan on January 7 with the aim of increasing trade between two countries. The pla... More

Thailand strengthens trade with Mexico

Issue 19 Nuntawan Sakuntanaga, the Director General of the DITP, met with Jean Paul Pelletier, Managing Director of Galerias Pelletiec S.A de C.V., one of the biggest suppliers to local supe... More

Issue 19: 19 January 2015

In Focus

Tradewinds