Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in Thailand, updated continuously by our newsroom.
A strong profit margin has helped Big C Supercenter weather a slight decline in sales for its second quarter. The Big C Thailand operator says “lukewarm economic conditions” continued, with the tourism sector and government spending continuing to act as the…
Beauty retailer The Luxasia Group has appointed former SingPost CEO Dr Wolfgang Baier as group CEO, while founder/owner Patrick Chong has become chairman. “Luxasia is now at an important crossroads,” says Chong. “We intend to grow with our international…
Singtel is reportedly in talks regarding indirectly increasing its stake in Thailand’s top mobile operator AIS. The operator is negotiating with Temasek Holdings regarding a sale of part of the investment company’s 41% stake in Intouch, a major shareholder in…
Kantar Worldpanel has formed a global partnership with Facebook that brings Facebook mobile ad exposure data into Kantar Worldpanel’s Consumer Mix Model (CMM) service. In Asia, the service has launched in South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Philippines, and…
Jamie’s Italian, a partnership between British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver and his mentor, Gennaro Contaldo, continues its expansion across southeast Asia with its first restaurant in Thailand, set to launch in Bangkok in the fourth quarter of this year. The…
Two years of renovation have breathed new life into Bangkok IT hub Pantip Plaza, on Phetchaburi Road. It re-opens on Monday as Tech Life Mall, offering wider aisles and spaces where customers can try balance wheels, scooters and drones. “We position ourselves…
Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission announced it would not ban Pokemon Go, then went straight ahead and asked Niantic for a de facto ban in practice anyway. NBTC Secretary General Takorn Tantasit held a press conference where he…
Thai developer MBK plans to spend 500 to 800 million baht (US$14 to 23 million) building a community mall in Pathum Thani province next year. President/chief executive Suvait Theeravachirakul says the mall will be opposite Bangkradi Industrial Estate in…
Thailand’s telecom regulator has summoned Pokemon master license holder True for urgent meetings today (9 August) and will order True to communicate with the franchise holder to set up Pokemon no-go zones. Dtac has confirmed it has also been summoned to give…
Thailand’s Culture Minister has warned people against playing Pokemon Go, especially in religious and historic sites while the Tourism and Sports ministry is seeking to use the game to promote the very same. Culture Minister Veera Rojpojanarat said Pokemon Go…
Thai retail giant Central Group has declared around VND2 trillion (US$89.6 million) in tax on its acquisition of Vietnam’s biggest foreign-owned supermarket chain Big C, local media reported. Big C Vietnam, which declared the tax on behalf of its new owner,…
Dtac’s new chief corporate affairs officer Paradai Theerathada gave evidence at the National Legislative Assembly committee on the new National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Act. Paradai joined Dtac from TMB (formerly Thai Military Bank) on June 26.…
ICONSIAM Co., Ltd., the developer of ICONSIAM – the iconic new landmark of Thailand, and True Group, the convergence lifestyle leader which offers a full range of communication services and solutions, today, is building “True ICONSIAM Hall” , an advanced…
Japan’s global fashion label Uniqlo Thailand is launching an online store, offering its full Thai range. The online store will help strengthen the firm’s “made for all” brand promise, says Uniqlo Thailand marketing and PR director/head of eCommerce Chanvit…
AEON Thana Sinsap (Thailand) Public Company Limited line up the financial services and exclusive privileges that cover consumer needs at the 10th Money Expo Korat 2016 including Personal loan, Your Cash, AEON credit cards and membership cards application…
ClouDee cloud telephony services is being brought to the country for the first time through Thailand’s leading provider of international voice telephony services, SawasdeeShop, in partnership with Asia’s largest cloud-based communications provider, Knowlarity…
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