Issue 3: May 12,2014

In Focus

Industry
Thailand Goes Exotic in Leather

Think of leather, think of major European fashion houses, think again. Thailand’s designers are trying to challenge normal conventions both home and abroad. It is hard to conceive of any brand of le... More

Tradeshows
THAIFEX: The First Stop for Food

Held from May 24 to 28 at Bangkok’s IMPACT Arena, Thailand’s major food fair has now matured into a regional event. In just a few years, Thailand’s major food convention has turned into a truly intern... More

Joining the Dots
Best Foot Forward Into the AEC

Thailand’s footwear industry should rise to the challenge of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), so says the president of its leading association. Words by Mark Bibby Jackson While some see the openi... More

Q&A
Barry Hellberg

New Zealand’s Honorary Trade Advisor (HTA) talks to Horizon Thailand about his role in fostering links between his country and Thailand. Can you explain what your role as a HTA entails? Given that ... More

On the Table
Southern Creativity at Tamnanthai

Tamnanthai’s success is due to delivering a consistent recipe of authentic Thai cuisine with a touch of the South. In all types of business it pays to think out of the box and be ready to get creativ... More

Tradewinds

DITP Promotes Border Trade for AEC

Nuntawan Sakuntanaga, the director general of the DITP, cooperated with more than 20 public and private companies to organise a seminar on border trade in preparation for the AEC in 2015. Border trad... More

Thailand Kitchen of the World

Bangkok is readying itself for THAIFEX – World of Food ASIA 2014, which is the third largest food industry expo in Asia. About 96,000 buyers from around the globe are expected to descend upon ... More

DITP Announces Logistics Blueprint

Amparwon Pichalai, the vice director-general of the DITP, announced the government’s plan to improve Thai logistics in collaboration with the Thai Chamber of Commerce, the Federation of Thai Industry,... More

TAPA Draws in Global Business

One of the country’s major trade shows, Thailand Auto Parts and Accessories (TAPA) 2014 – was held at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC) from April 28 to May 1. Speaking at... More

DITP Trade Visit to Bhutan

Duangkamol Jiambutr, deputy director-general of the DITP paid a visit to the cities of Thimphu and Paro in Bhutan with 17 representatives from Thai companies between April 22 and 26. The aim of t... More

BIG Announces Toy Design Innovation Awards

Srirat Rastapana, the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, attended the Bangkok International Gift and Bangkok International Houseware Fair (BIG & BIH) in April. Held at the BITEC Ban... More

Issue03 : 12 May 2014

In Focus

Tradewinds