Issue 26: April 29, 2015

In Focus

Tradeshows
Making a Packet

Issue 26 King Pac has become one of the biggest manufacturers of plastic bags in Asia. Horizon Thailand discovers the secret behind its success. Sometimes the most direct approach proves to be the ... More

Industry
Paving the way for Halal cosmetics

Issue 26 The increasing demand for Halal cosmetics provides a clear market for businesses to enter the cosmetics market for Muslim women. The global Halal cosmetics industry is huge. Acco... More

Joining the Dots
All that glitters is gold

Issue 26 Goldsmiths in Thailand are catching up with new technology and expanding their customer base with the help of the Thai Goldsmith Association. The large number of skilled goldsmiths ... More

A Touch of Thai
Divana Spa

Issue 26 A contemporary Thai house set within a lush green garden, Divana Spa offers award winning spa services with that essential Thainess. Keeping things fresh is the key behind Divana ... More

Q&A
Q&A: Bordin Saengarayakul

Issue 26 The Senior Executive Vice President of Pylon talks to Horizon Thailand about the nature of the Kingdom’s construction industry. Can you provide us with some background about Pylon? A: We... More

Tradewinds

Phuket Bike Week attracts over 50,000

Issue 26 The 21st annual Phuket Bike Week was held at Patong Beach and Phuket town during April 11-13 and 17-19, 2015. Showcasing over 10,000 bikes from 30 countries and attracting some 50,000 atte... More

TCEB stages Japan Business Road Show

Issue 26 The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) staged Thailand CONNECT the World: Japan Business Events Road Show 2015 at the Imperial Hotel, Tokyo on April 21. More than 200 buyers... More

China and Thailand drive economic cooperation

Issue 26 Officials from the Chinese government met with Thai counterparts to discuss the Pan-Beibu Gulf Economic Cooperation (PBGEC), which is projected to boost logistics between both countries. ... More

Thai construction industry sees uplift

Issue 26 DITP Director General Nuntawan Sakuntanaga announced on April 20 that Thailand generated over USmodule.3 billion from the export of construction materials in January and February 2015, and is ... More

DITP promotes Thai fruits

Issue 26 The DITP plans to promote Thai fruit and vegetables in 2015, especially the Marian plum or the plum mango which is already being sold in Marks & Spencer’s stores in the UK. “In 2014, ... More

DITP to hold ThaiFEX 2015 in May

Issue 26 The DITP is set to hold THAIFEX – World of Food Asia from May 20 to 24 at the IMPACT Convention Centre, Bangkok. The purpose of the fair is to drive Thailand’s potential as the hub for the... More

Issue 26: 29 April 2015

In Focus

Tradewinds