Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in Thailand, updated continuously by our newsroom.
The first official theme stores of Japanese bear character Kumamon have opened in Thailand’s capital city, Bangkok. Kumamon is a mascot created by the government of Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan. It was created in 2010 for a campaign called to draw tourists to…
AirAsia group is on track with its turnaround plans and fund raising exercise for both Indonesia and Philippines units, according to Public Invest Research. It said on Friday yield is expected to improve towards the end of the year and the low-cost carrier is…
Thailand-based pharmaceutical firm Mega Lifesciences Ltd (MEGA) plans to set up a production plant in Indonesia with Sydna Farma. MEGA inked a partnership with the Indonesian Sydna Farma last week for the same. The Thai company will hold over 50 per cent in…
Thai AirAsia (FD, Bangkok Don Mueang) has set about establishing a base in Utapao with the launch of flights to Hangzhou, China on September 1. The 3x weekly charter service runs until October 24. Airline Route indicates the AirAsia (AK, Kuala Lumpur Int’l)…
Discount retailer Tesco Lotus said it saved a million plastic bags in the first day of a government campaign to stop use of disposable sacks on the 15th of every month. The Department of Environmental Quality Promotion has enrolled 15 retailers in the…
Famous Hong Kong dim sum restaurant Tim Ho Wan has opened its first Thailand eatery – in downtown Bangkok. Tim Ho Wan Bangkok is located in the Terminal 21 shopping centre at Asoke. When it opened its doors this week it drew queues of hundreds of people eager…
A Thai developer has revealed plans to convert a prime corner site in Bangkok’s Silom district into a futuristic retail and office centre. Silom Center, on the corner of Silom and Rama 4, adjacent to the BTS Skytrain and underground MRT stations will be…
Bangkok’s Siam Center has been chosen as one of world’s five best-designed retail centres by the International Council of Shopping Centers. Siam Center, owned and developed by Siam Piwat Co, is one of five malls from around the world presented with the 2015…
US burger chain Johnny Rockets says Southeast Asia – particularly Vietnam and Thailand – will be the focus of its global expansion in the short term. Based on Johnny Rockets’ “all-ages appeal and current success in the region” the company is seeking area…
After breaking records for a series A round in Southeast Asia, ecommerce logistics startup aCommerce is gearing up for a new milestone. The targeted deal size for the series B is US$30 million, group CEO Paul Srivorakul tells Tech in Asia. “We’re getting good…
Thai Beverage (ThaiBev) has consolidated all its beers under the Chang Classic brand in line with its vision to become a “sustainable leader” in the beer and non-alcoholic beverages market in Asean by 2020. “We are able to make a perfect liquid for consumers.…
Finnish homewares retailer Marimekko says it will stick to its Asia and Middle East expansion program despite declining profits. “We continue our expansion in line with our internationalisation strategy, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region,” said…
Consumers across Southeast Asia and Greater China feel safer paying in a brick and mortar environment as opposed to online; sole exception is China According to the inaugural MasterCard Safety and Security Index, consumers across Southeast Asia and Greater…
Singapore online grocer RedMart has raised more capital and appointed a former Amazon executive to drive regional expansion. RedMart Singapore has previously indicated an interest in expanding into Vietnam, Thailand, Manila, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia and…
Thai cinema chain Major Cineplex plans to have 30 screens in Laos within three years. Major Cineplex has entered the Laos market in a 60:40 joint venture with local partner Platinum Cineplex. With a population of 7 million, a growing economy and young…
E-commerce solutions company, aCommerce,which bring brands and retailers online in Southeast Asia said that it has has hired two new chief executives (CXOs) to lead its Indonesia arm. Norwegian international management executive Snorre Larstad will take…
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