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More viral pain in store
Business, Published on 09/04/2020
» Thailand's consumer and retail sector will be adversely affected by the social distancing measures the country has adopted to slow the spread of Covid-19, although these measures do not yet equal the full lockdowns seen in Malaysia, the Philippines and China.
Big C confirms Tesco interest
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 17/01/2020
» The top boss of Big C Supercenter has acknowledged that the company is keen to acquire Tesco's Asia business and has submitted its intent to bid.
Plastic not so fantastic
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 05/07/2019
» Retailers in Thailand are making a concerted effort in refusing to provide plastic bags to shoppers.
'Economic interests' named as potential motive behind Big C blast in Pattani
News, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 28/05/2017
» A Thai army commander based in the deep South believes that the perpetrators behind the Big C bombing in Pattani were more motivated by economic interests than the separatist movement's desire to assert regional autonomy.
Cautious optimism
Asia focus, Published on 27/07/2015
» Thailand remains one of the most promising retail markets in Southeast Asia with plenty of room to grow, say local retail operators. However, challenges persist as consumer preferences are changing quickly and their spending power remains subdued.
Visa going touch-free at tollbooths
Business, Nop Tephaval, Published on 18/12/2014
» Visa International (Asia-Pacific) plans to increase contactless transactions or wave cards in this country and is cooperating with the Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) to introduce the payment system at tollbooths.
Mouldy rice rumours: True or not?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/06/2013
» How safe is our rice? Millers & foul smelling rice hint at food safety problem but govt says rumours are not true & politically motivated.
Bye bye big stores, hello small stores
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/04/2013
» Small & friendly stores along mass transit routes (selling food, consumer, health & beauty products) replacing controversial big stores (hypermarkets).