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E-commerce growth stunted
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 17/01/2022
» Thailand posted its smallest e-commerce growth on record during the third and fourth quarters of 2021, attributed to tepid consumption and the reopening of physical shops, says SET-listed Kerry Express Thailand, a major parcel delivery service provider.
Covid resurgence spurs sales of IT items
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 14/01/2021
» The new wave of the pandemic is sparking demand for computers and accessories, pushing sales to grow 45-70% above normal, as more people work from home and learn online, say major IT retailers.
Line Man targets triple growth next year
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/12/2018
» Line Man, the assistant service under Line Thailand, expects online ordering and delivery to become mainstream by 2023, thanks to urbanisation and the digital lifestyle.
Social media gets splurge season ready
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 10/11/2020
» Social media giants Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are gearing up for social commerce, a flourishing 61.9-billion-baht segment in Thailand, for the festive shopping season, starting with the 11.11 mega-sales event.
Operators whipping up shopping frenzy
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/11/2017
» Large global e-marketplace providers are spurring online shopping demand through big promotions and discounts during the festive season, especially with the announcement of new shopping tax incentives.
11street launches online marketplace
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/12/2016
» The South Korean e-commerce leader 11street has opened an online marketplace in Thailand during the festive season to capitalise on rapid growth in online shopping.
Grab sees foreign users surge in Thailand
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/02/2023
» Super-app Grab reported a 45% surge in foreign users of its ride-hailing service in Thailand between the second and third quarters of last year, reflecting a recovery of tourism in the country.
Lazada, Shopee duke it out
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/03/2021
» E-commerce giants Lazada and Shopee are locked in a fierce battle to stimulate online shopping demand and attract new buyers embarking on the platforms amid an economic stalemate while the season of festive sales is just around the corner.
Alibaba adds Nov 1-3 to global event
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/10/2020
» Alibaba, the global e-commerce behemoth, has added Nov 1-3 as another sales period for its 11.11 global shopping festival, scheduled for Nov 11, to boost sales amid the pandemic and capitalise on the rising growth of online retail.
Social media gets bounce from protests
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 17/10/2020
» Fresh political tensions have spurred communication on social media, with posts shooting up almost 100% from normal days to 40 million on Thursday, says social media analytics firm Wisesight.