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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…
According to the Mastercard Global Destinations Index, Bangkok is the most visited city in the world with 21.47 million overnight visitors in 2016. There are several factors that make Thailand’s capital the world’s leading destination and one of them is food.…
Thailand’s Dtac has reported an 8.8% year-on-year decrease in net profit for the third quarter of 2017 as a result of declining revenue and costs associated with network investment. The operator reported a profit for the quarter of 601 million baht ($18.1…
Honestbee Thailand is partnering with supermarket chain Villa Market for home deliveries. Since launching in Thailand in March, the Singapore-based online concierge and delivery service says it has had “six months of great success” and is gearing up for…
Thai craft products are to go on sale in Starbucks Thailand outlets in a national promotion with the title “We bring crafts to life in harmony with the contemporary lifestyle”. In co-operation with the Support Arts and Crafts International Centre of Thailand…
Paul & Shark Thailand has opened a store at the Downtown Duty Free Mall in Rangnam Road, Bangkok. Run by King Power, the complex combines both international and local brand shopping with a hotel and theatre. Offering key pieces from the luxury Italian…
Kerry Logistics is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Kerry Express, has been named the Asia Pacific Regional E-Commerce Logistics Service Provider of the Year at the 2017 Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Best Practices Awards (‘the Awards’). Organised…
The funeral will run for five days next week. Hotels in Bangkok’s bustling old town, home to a backpacker enclave favoured by foreign tourists, are booked up as Thailand prepares to host the lavish funeral of its revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej next week, the…
Celia Lao, CEO of AirAsia Hong Kong & Macao, said Phuket is among the top destinations for Macanese and Chinese travellers, making Thai AirAsia’s introduction of a direct flight between Phuket and Macao a wonderful opportunity for tourism. AirAsia currently…
The development of Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is set to boost the country’s contract logistics sector. On Tuesday, Thailand’s ruling junta approved a plan to accelerate investment for the EEC project, which will see the region developed into a…
Thai-founded Deliveree has raised US$14.5 million in a series A funding round, the cash earmarked for further Southeast Asian expansion. Since its launch in Bangkok three years ago, Deliveree has moved into Manila (operating as Transportify) and Jakarta. It…
Thai company Berli Jucker (BJC) plans an aggressive expansion of its retail network in the Asean region. The push will include its hypermarkets and convenience stores, including the opening of Big C hypermarkets in Malaysia. BJC president/CEO Asawin…
Thai Beverage Public Co (ThaiBev) has bought a 76 per cent stake in Thailand restaurant chain Spice of Asia for THB114.5 million (US$3.4 million). Funding for the acquisition will come from internal resources, says the F&B giant. Spice of Asia has 10…
Tesco Asia sales plummeted in the last half year – but profit soared by nearly a quarter. The UK headquartered supermarket operator, which operates Tesco Lotus in Thailand and Tesco in Malaysia – said in its trading statement that Asian operating profit…
Convenience store chain 7-Eleven Thailand is not breaking the law by offering beer on tap as long as it is poured by cashiers rather than customers, and beer brand names or logos are not visible. Debate is raging after 7-Eleven outlets on Bangkok’s Yaowarat…
Thai AirAsia commenced two new routes from Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK) to India. Flights from the Thai airport to Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) commenced on 28 September, followed by the inaugural service to Jaipur (JAI) on 29 September. Both routes will be served four…
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