Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in Thailand, updated continuously by our newsroom.
Bacha Coffee, a renowned coffee brand dating back a century, has recently established its first shop in Bangkok, located in Siam Paragon. This milestone marks the brand’s initial foray into the Thai market. The New Store: A Blend of Retail and Relaxation…
Ryohin Keikaku, the parent company of Muji, recently unveiled its 40th and largest store in Southeast Asia, located in the bustling heart of downtown Bangkok. This 3,270sqm retail space represents a significant milestone for the company and is part of the new…
Thailand’s mission is to provide universal access to affordable and dependable internet services, a goal reflective of a broader international accord. Over the past ten years, the nation has shifted from planning to action, spearheading campaigns such as the…
Netcracker Technology recently completed a significant cloud-native revenue management upgrade for Advanced Info Service (AIS), establishing one of the most substantial cloud deployments in Thailand and the wider Asia-Pacific region. This update signifies a…
Gordon Ramsay, the renowned chef, has introduced his popular street burger concept in Thailand, with the first outlet opening at Nextopia in Siam Paragon. This venture is in collaboration with Tanachira Group. Ramsay’s Casual Street-Dining Concept The newly…
The South Korean lifestyle conglomerate, Iicombined, continues to broaden its retail footprint with the launch of its multi-brand platform, Haus Nowhere, in Bangkok, Thailand. Situated on IconSiam’s M floor, the venue hosts two significant brand flagships:…
TrueBusiness is pledging to serve as a dependable ally for Thai businesses navigating the complexities of digital and AI transformation. The company has unveiled True AI Hub, an exhaustive AI platform engineered to address the AI needs of businesses both big…
Fast-food chain Wingstop is rapidly broadening its international reach by expanding into three new markets: Thailand, Italy, and Ireland. This move comes as part of the company’s ambitious plan for global expansion. Wingstop has recently celebrated a…
Hermes, the renowned French luxury brand, has announced the reopening of its renovated store at Bangkok’s IconSiam mall. The new upscale space responds to the rapidly increasing demand for luxury retail in Thailand’s capital city. The Hermes boutique in…
Google Cloud has unveiled TalayLink, an innovative subsea cable system that connects Australia and Thailand. This system represents a significant move towards bolstering digital infrastructure and network resilience throughout the Asia Pacific region.…
The Thai coffee shop chain, Café Amazon, ended its operations in Vietnam on November 18. This closure concludes the brand’s five-year tenure in the Vietnamese market. The Closure Staff at Café Amazon locations commemorated their last day at work by sharing…
Icebreaker, a renowned outdoor apparel brand originating from New Zealand, recently established its first retail outlet in Southeast Asia. The new store, located in Central Park, Bangkok, was launched in collaboration with the Thai Outdoor Group (TOG). Making…
Siam Piwat has recently carved out a significant spot for itself in the global retail market. Its IconSiam project has been named one of the Top 3 Most Influential Retail Property Projects of the Past 30 Years at the prestigious Mapic Awards in Cannes. This…
Thailand is propelling its efforts to establish itself as a premier hub for digital infrastructure in Southeast Asia. This move follows the Board of Investment (BOI) granting approval for four new data center projects valued at THB 100 billion (USD 3.1…
Central Pattana, a leading retail and property development company based in Thailand, has recently publicized plans for a new shopping mall project in Bangkok. The project, named “The Central,” comes with a hefty price tag of $575 million and is slated to…
The Malaysian mobile connectivity market is thriving with approximately 43.3 million active cellular mobile connections, a figure that represents a remarkable 121% of the country’s total population. Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) play a crucial role…
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