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New iPhones expected to spur Thai spending
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 10/09/2025
» The new iPhone 17 series is expected to increase local consumer spending as users upgrade their premium smartphones, while a stronger baht and a fresh design will help spur sales, say industry analysts and IT retailers.
Strong baht, AI appeal could drive Thai iPhone sales
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 10/09/2024
» The launch of the Apple iPhone 16 this week with artificial intelligence (AI) capability, coupled with a stronger baht, is expected to accelerate the upgrade cycle for iPhone users, say analysts and retailers.
Smartphone shipments stagnate in Q2
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/09/2024
» Smartphone shipments to Thailand in the second quarter of 2024 posted only 1% growth year-on-year, compared with 14% growth in Southeast Asia, according to global research firm Canalys.
New iPhones to help spur smartphone sales in fourth quarter
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 14/09/2023
» The launch of Apple Inc's range of iPhone 15 models will help stimulate the growth of smartphone sales in Thailand in the fourth quarter, according to analysts and a mobile phone distributor.
Fanatics swarm to stores for iPhone 14
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 17/09/2022
» Hype was intense yesterday for the launch of the iPhone 14 lineup in Thailand, with fans flocking to stores, buoyed by Apple's promotion of the country to its first tier for new products.
iPhone 14 models hit Thai market on Sept 16
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/09/2022
» Thailand has been promoted to Apple's first-tier of rollout markets with availability of the new iPhone 14 lineup scheduled for Sept 16, in a move that industry pundits say signifies the importance of the country for the US tech giant in terms of sales.
Dtac adds on gaming, cybersecurity
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 03/03/2022
» Total Access Communication Public Company Limited (Dtac) is expanding its services beyond mobile connectivity by tapping into cybersecurity, gaming SIM cards and payments, while upgrading its app to cater to people's new lifestyles, including non-Dtac users.
Lazada sees hefty customer surge
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/10/2021
» Driven by the pandemic, e-commerce pioneer Lazada saw the number of shoppers surge 1.5 times from 2020 to 2021 and sales orders double while retaining the leading position in the segment with more than 30 million active users per month.
Phone prices set to rise in H2
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/10/2021
» A 3-5% rise in smartphone prices is likely in the second half this year because of the baht's depreciation and a supply shortage, though the market is projected to see double-digit growth this year, says IDC Thailand, a local unit of the global research firm.
Pundits cheered by early sale of iPhone 13 range
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/09/2021
» Early availability of the iPhone 13 line-up in Thailand will help stimulate demand for 5G-enabled smartphones and add growth to the premium device segment in the country, say industry pundits.