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Grab spots 2023 consumer trends
Business, Tharittawat Samejaidee, Published on 29/12/2022
» Super-app Grab has underscored healthy menus, afternoon snacks and delivery subscriptions as consumer trends that merchants should pay attention to next year.
Smartphone shipments dip in Q3 as inflation bites
Business, Tharittawat Samejaidee, Published on 17/12/2022
» Thailand's overall smartphone shipments dropped 12% year-on-year in the third quarter, particularly for entry-level handsets, as inflation delayed people's purchasing decisions, says global tech market analysis firm Counterpoint.
Growth to slow in 2023 as local market saturates
Business, Tharittawat Samejaidee, Published on 15/12/2022
» The growth of business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce is expected to soften to 4-6% in 2023, the slowest rise in three years, caused by market saturation in the wake of the pandemic coupled with high inflation, says Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
Bank's vow advances AIS's bid to take stake in JASIF
Business, Tharittawat Samejaidee, Published on 16/09/2022
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) has pledged to extend the repayment date and reduce the interest rate on a loan worth 13.3 billion baht which Jasmine Broadband Internet Infrastructure Fund (JASIF) still owes, if the fund's unitholders approve Advanced Info Service (AIS)'s purchase of the fund's units held by Jasmine International (JAS).
Consumer group petitions Norwegian embassy in Thailand
Business, Tharittawat Samejaidee, Published on 11/08/2022
» Consumer advocates on Wednesday submitted a petition to the Norwegian embassy in Bangkok, expressing opposition to the planned merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC), saying the move could take a toll on consumer interest due to lower competition and cause a higher risk of privacy violations.
Cash-rich VCs eye startup opportunities
Business, Tharittawat Samejaidee, Published on 16/10/2021
» Venture capitalists (VCs) in Thailand are turning their focus to investing in startups in the growth stage because of the large amount of capital they have following governments' large financial injections into the economy, says the Thai Venture Capital Association (TVCA).
Facebook outage a red flag for vendors
Business, Tharittawat Samejaidee, Published on 06/10/2021
» A Facebook outage that lasted about six hours on Monday night serves as a wake-up call for small businesses that rely heavily on the social media giant, suggesting they should consider expanding their reach via other sales channels to restrict disruption, according to e-commerce pundits.
SiS eyeing value-added product category potential
Business, Tharittawat Samejaidee, Published on 31/08/2021
» SET-listed SiS Distribution Thailand, a tech product distributor, is sharpening its focus on cybersecurity and cloud services, which it said show signs of tremendous growth over the coming years.
Two IT retailers report upsurge in second-quarter profits
Business, Tharittawat Samejaidee, Published on 12/08/2021
» IT product distributors Com7 and Jay Mart reported double-digit revenue growth in the second quarter, buoyed by their move to open new stores outside of malls that were shuttered during the pandemic.
Startups told to illustrate real potential
Business, Tharittawat Samejaidee, Published on 17/06/2021
» Startups should accelerate efforts to make sure their projects are promising enough or else they may fail to secure funding from investors who are becoming increasingly interested in the cryptocurrency market, says a local angel investor.