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Thai visitors unfazed by Japan levy
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 15/01/2019
» Thai outbound travel to Japan is set to continue growing this year despite the new departure tax, or sayonara levy, charged to all passengers leaving the country.
Selling senior services
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 16/10/2017
» Economists say the growing ageing society will create tremendous growth opportunity for businesses.
Betagro confidentit can build up its brands
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 12/08/2014
» Of all the businesses Betagro Group operates, the restaurant segment contributes an insignificant portion to its sales. And although its chains are not so popular, restaurant activities are still in focus with more new brands to come, especially from Japan.
Betagro hits South for factory
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 19/05/2014
» Phatthalung: Betagro Group, one of Thailand’s top agricultural conglomerates, has open a chicken-processing plant in the South to cash in on high meat consumption in the region.
Shrimp industry on the rebound
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 07/04/2014
» After fighting early mortality syndrome (EMS) for nearly two years, Thai authorities and operators are confident that Thailand's shrimp industry is on the way to a recovery in the second half of this year.
New rice exporter looks inward to spur sales
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 04/02/2014
» The competitiveness of Thai rice in mainstream markets is apt to be weak for the next few years because of the abundant local supply.
Rice trader turns to premium consumer market for survival
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 30/12/2013
» Finding a niche market is becoming a necessity for rice traders nowadays.
CPF's Turkish unit sets lofty goals
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 05/08/2013
» The Turkish unit of Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF) is expected to contribute US$610 million to its parent firm's international revenue this year thanks to rising meat consumption in that country.
New Lop Buri farm to fatten Betagro's pork market share
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 02/04/2013
» Betagro Group is beefing up its pork business, investing more than 300 million baht in a new hog farm in Lop Buri province.
Back to basics
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 25/03/2013
» Finding a niche market was Worrawat Boonlai's first thought once he realised selling rice as a commodity was no longer a smart thing to do.