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Mr. Kiyoyasu Asanuma (2nd from left), Managing Director of AEON Thana Sinsap (Thailand) Public Company Limited, together with Mr. Nuntawat Chotvijit (2nd from right), Director of Marketing, AEON Thana Sinsap (Thailand) Public Company Limited, has announced a…
Brand’s bread-winning workhorse gets a more aggressive-looking face and a new style-led model called Rocco to rival the Ford Ranger Wildtrak and Isuzu D-Max X-Series. Toyota Motor Thailand has released the first pictures and details of the facelifted Hilux…
Mazda Sales Thailand has launched the all-new CX-5 with prices mostly competing with those of the Honda CR-V, one of the most popular SUVs in the Thai market. The second-generation CX-5 comes with a completely redesigned exterior and interior, although it…
Converse’s Thai distributor looks to expand its presence in Thailand and globally with funds raised via the Bangkok firm’s stock exchange launch in the Asian nation in 2017. Rich Sport, Thailand’s sole distributor of Converse shoes and apparel, has submitted…
Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, has obtained a domestic network licence from the Bank of Thailand. Through a partnership with National Interbank Transaction Management and Exchange (National ITMX), Visa will provide banks and merchants with a…
In this rapidly-evolving digital age, the relationships of Thai people are weakening and technology is one of the main culprits. Technology, which includes social media, is the second-leading cause of arguments among couples in Thailand, according to the…
The property market in 2017 and 2018 has a positive outlook thanks to several factors, including indicators of a continued recovery of the Thai economy, good purchasing power – especially for high-end and luxury property, and the government’s economic…
Muji Thailand has opened another store in Bangkok, its second in little more than a month. On Wednesday, Muji opened its doors in the Siam Discovery shopping centre. Yuki Yamamoto, director and GM of Muji’s parent Ryohin Keikaku Co and Naratipe Ruttapradid,…
Siam Paragon, Siam Center, and Siam Discovery, Bangkok’s three major shopping destinations, have introduced the “Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus members”, a special campaign starting from now until June 30, 2018 to fulfill traveling experience for tourists…
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, announced the appointment of Markland Blaiklock as Deputy Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Blaiklock will be responsible for steering the continued expansion of Centara, which…
Thai operator TrueMove aims to increase its share of the mobile market to 33% next year, as the second-ranked operator takes aim at market leader AIS. The operator plans to invest in data capacity and introduce innovative new services and products to meet its…
Kerry Logistics Network Limited was named a winner of the Listed Enterprises of the Year 2017 by Bloomberg Businessweek/Chinese Edition for the second year running in recognition for its outstanding performance. Kerry Logistics is the only logistics company…
Mr. Yuki Yamamoto, Director and General Manager, Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd. along with Miss Naratipe Ruttapradid, Senior Executive Vice President Operations Division at Siam Piwat Co., Ltd. opened the new ‘MUJI’ store at 2nd Floor, Siam Discovery. New opening…
On October 14th, 2017, Bolloré Logistics Vietnam attended the graduation ceremony of Passerelles numériques (PN) Vietnam students. The Passerelles numériques Vietnam NGO program was launched in 2010 in Da Nang, a city identified as a high potential area for…
Thai online fast-fashion retailer Pomelo has raised an extra US$19 million in a series-B funding round. Led by China’s JD.com and Provident Capital Partners, joined by Lombard Investments, it was the largest series-B round by a company based in Thailand.…
Prudential Life Assurance (Thailand) Public Company Limited (PLT) has appointed Aman Chowla as Chief Executive Officer. Aman joined Prudential in 2011 and brings with him over 20 years of experience in financial services. He has worked in several markets…
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