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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.
IT prices to evade tariff hit
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/04/2025
» Local prices of smartphones and IT products are not expected to be affected by the new US import tariffs in the short term as the majority of these products are made in Asia, say 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 market to see 3% uptick
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 14/03/2024
» Thailand's smartphone market is projected to grow 3% in 2024, driven by replacement purchases and advanced technology features, according to a global research firm.
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.
Smartphone sales set to struggle in 2022
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/08/2022
» Thailand's smartphone market is expected to experience flat growth or even decline this year due to the economic slump and a weaker baht, but flagship 5G smartphones, loans and trade-in programmes could help prop up the segment, according to IT product distributors.
Thailand tops 5G smartphone market
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 12/03/2022
» Thailand recorded the largest 5G-enabled smartphone shipments in Asean last year, buoyed by broader availability of 5G handsets, pent-up demand and Covid-19 government subsidies, says IT market research company IDC.
New iPhone 13 series to propel sales
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/10/2021
» Mobile and IT retail operators have expressed confidence the new iPhone 13 series will encourage more people to switch their phones to 5G handsets, propelling smartphone sales in the final quarter this year, as the new line-up went on sale yesterday.