Thailand

Starbucks launches first vending machine in Thailand

Vending machines have become more common amidst safe distancing concerns.

Starbucks launches first vending machine in Thailand

Vending machines have become more common amidst safe distancing concerns.

Pandemic hastens e-commerce growth in Thailand

Fears over catching the virus drove the boom.

Central Retail buys 49% stake in FamilyMart Thailand from Japanese JV

CRC's subsidiary SFM Holding continues to control the 50.65% stake.

7-Eleven to open first Cambodia store in 2021

It signed a master franchisee agreement with CP ALL, which operates 7-Eleven in Thailand.

Thailand's consumer behaviour to remain weak in near term

Fashion stores and dine-in restaurants are unlikely to record strong traffic recovery.

Serving ample opportunities in F&B

AN impressive line-up of refreshed buyer programmes and rebranded key visuals are expected at THAIFEX-World of Food Asia, Asia’s leading F&B trade show, to deliver an even stronger focus on business quality trade deals and networking opportunities.

Pomelo Fashion raises US$19 million to accelerate growth in South-east Asia

International online fashion company Pomelo announced last month that it has secured an additional US$19 million in funding. Led by JD.com and Provident Capital Partners, together with Lombard Investments, this is reportedly the largest Series B raised for a company based in Thailand.

Driving an innovative way of payment across South-east Asia

Asia is going through a payment revolution in the digital economy, said Punnamas Vichitkulwongsa, CEO of Thailand-based Ascend Money, who tells Muneerah Bee how it is all changing and what retailers should do to move towards a cashless society.

High quality is the leading purchase driver for urban Thais

Although cheaper prices attract consumers in Thailand, it seems a product’s quality is the highest priority when making a purchase decision.

Thailand e-commerce market expected to grow

The booming e-commerce market in Thailand is currently second largest in South-east Asia and is expected to grow 22% annually till 2020, said Kiattichai Pitpreecha, managing director of DHL eCommerce Thailand.

THAIFEX 2016: Increased footfalls and floor space

Last month’s THAIFEX – World of Food Asia 2016 showed local and international visitors why its theme of “Thailand the Kitchen of the World” was indeed apt. Millette Manalo-Burgos reports. 

Thai players eye Casino Group's Big C in Vietnam

French mass retailer Casino Group, the operator of the Big C hypermarket chain in Vietnam and Thailand, is looking to sell off its struggling operations in Vietnam, consisting of 32 supermarkets and 10 convenience stores.

Thailand is eBay's largest market in South-east Asia

Thailand is eBay’s largest online retailer in South-east Asia, and the California-based e-commerce operator is gearing up to get more small and medium-sized exporters in the country to use its platform.

SM Group gains Index Living Mall franchise

Thai home furnishing and décor company Index Living Mall has signed a franchise agreement with the SM Group in the Philippines.

Retailers offer cross-border privileges

Five retail giants have teamed up with a Thai mall operator to offer a cross-border privileges programme for shoppers.