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Jaymart, Singer eye larger slice of B100bn smartphone market
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/01/2026
» Despite economic headwinds, Jaymart Mobile Co Ltd has continued to expand its branch network to increase coverage, while Singer Thailand is placing greater emphasis on smartphone loans, with both aiming to grow their share of Thailand's 100-billion-baht smartphone market.
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.
Commart buoyant despite uncertainty
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 04/07/2025
» A surge of gaming devices, the unveiling of devices powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and aggressive promotions are expected to encourage purchases at IT and computer fair Commart.
Com7 targets upcountry expansion
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/06/2025
» Despite economic headwinds, Com7 Plc, Thailand's leading IT retail chain operator, is moving ahead with the expansion of standalone branches in high-traffic upcountry locations to meet rising demand for Apple products.
Vendors see buoyant smartphone market in first quarter
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 04/02/2025
» The government's Easy E-Receipt scheme, Chinese New Year holiday and attractive instalment programmes should drive demand in the smartphone market during the first quarter amid economic challenges, according to vendors.
Grab planning to offer loans to merchants
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/11/2023
» Grab Thailand plans to extend loans worth up to 1 million baht to its merchants to capitalise on digital lending opportunities, aiming for profitability for a second consecutive year in 2023.
Smartphone sales set to rebound soon
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 17/02/2023
» Thailand's smartphone market is expected to rebound in the second half, supported by strong demand in the premium segment that is less affected by economic woes, say industry pundits.
IT market facing shrinking sales
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/11/2022
» The IT market is facing subdued demand caused by economic challenges, high inflation and the weaker baht with the prospect of a sales contraction this year, according to IT product distributors.
Buy now, pay later lures apps and e-marketplaces
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/11/2022
» Super apps and e-marketplaces are making a foray into buy now, pay later (BNPL) services in Thailand to stimulate consumption amid economic headwinds and stagnant inflation.
TrueMoney inaugurates 'Pay Next - Credit on Hand'
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/09/2022
» TrueMoney, a major e-payment and financial service provider in Asean, is offering a buy now, pay later (BNPL) service through its Wallet app, enabling users to make purchases from a credit line without having to spend their personal cash.