Issue 33: August 8, 2015

In Focus

Tradeshows
A Sweet Tooth for Rice

Issue 33 If you thought that Thai rice is just a staple, think again. Horizon Thailand talks to a bakery chef about his inspiration to use Thai rice in his sweet creations. “Rice has alway... More

Industry
A Safe Health Business

Issue 33 Thailand’s medical tourism industry is the world leader, but as a major Bangkok hospital demonstrates, safety is as vital as value for money. Thailand has developed a global reputation a... More

Joining the Dots
Norway – Thailand: A Shared Mission

Issue 33 Norway and Thailand have a long history of international relations, something which the advent of the AEC is set to continue. “Our mission is to promote the interests and provide assistan... More

A Touch of Thai: Why Thai Hom Mali Rice?

A Touch of Thai
A Touch of Thai: Why Thai Hom Mali...

Issue 33 Thai Hom Mali Rice is renowned around the globe for its quality. Horizon Thailand talks to restaurateurs to discover the secret of its success. Blessed with its fertile so... More

Q&A
Q&A: Mazuma

Issue 33 Saran Durongdej, managing director of water technology company Mazuma, talks about his plans to expand its business across ASEAN, and the company’s green initiatives. Ca... More

Tradewinds

DITP expects 14,000 businesspeople from overseas to visit Thailand in the 3rd quarter of 2015

Issue 33 DITP Director-General Nuntawan Sakuntanaga says that the DITP has followed the policy of the Ministry of Commerce for sixty offices of commercial affairs overseas to invite buyers, imp... More

Thailand hosts JTC meeting with Vietnam

Issue 33 Thailand hosted the second meeting of the Joint Trade Committee (JTC) with Vietnam from July 20 to 22. The meeting aimed at promoting bilateral trade and investment between the two countri... More

Ministry of Commerce holds Southern International Trade Expo

Issue 33 The Ministry of Commerce hosted the Southern International Trade Expo from July 23 to 26 at Central Plaza, Surat Thani to strengthen economic relations between the province and Surat... More

DITP hosts AEC Know How Now seminars

Issue 33 The DITP organised two seminars on ‘AEC Know How Now’ in Chiang Mai on June 16 and Songkhla on July 2 to prepare SME businesses for the upcoming ASEAN Economic Community. “Top and middle-... More

Thai exports to Australia on the rise

Issue 33 DITP Director-General Nantawan Sakuntanaga announced July 20 that Thai exports to Australia from January to May had increased by 15.45%, to a value of US.9 billion. Top exports are ... More

DITP hosts Korea-Thailand business forum

Issue 33 The DITP hosted a Korea-Thailand business forum on July 16 at the Conrad Bangkok Hotel. Commerce Minister Chatchai Sarikalya, DITP Director-General Nantawan Sakuntanaga and H.E. Jae Ma... More

Issue 33: 8 August 2015

In Focus

Tradewinds