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Exporting steamy soft power
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/11/2025
» Thailand has established itself as a leading exporter of boys' love (BL) and girls' love (GL) content, which is expanding to reach new audiences across the globe, including Asia, Latin America and Africa.
Department of Special Investigation event addresses piracy fears
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/10/2025
» As the consumption of online content continues to rise and the internet becomes more prominent in everyday life, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) urges parents to teach their children to respect creative work to prevent copyright infringements.
Government urged to listen to creative sector
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/10/2025
» As the direction of Thailand's creative industry -- better known as soft power -- remains uncertain, an industry source suggests the government listen to professionals from within the industry.
Book sales hampered by drop in purchasing power
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 25/09/2025
» The sluggish economy has resulted in tighter budgets for book purchases, with the uncertain political climate further discouraging spending, according to the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (Pubat).
Samsung sees premium TV segment driving growth
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 21/05/2025
» South Korean electronics firm Samsung expects the Thai TV market to register modest growth this year.
Labouring under an illusion
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 21/04/2025
» As the government has prioritised soft power as a key policy, concrete steps are needed to enhance the quality of life for those in the creative industry, especially film and TV production crews.
Srichand targets 30% growth
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 05/02/2025
» Despite economic challenges, the Thai cosmetics market is expected to expand by 6-7% this year, while Thai beauty company Srichand United Dispensary Co Ltd aims to grow by more than 30% in 2025.
TCL targeting 25% growth in sales
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/01/2025
» In a competitive electrical appliance market, TCL Electronics (Thailand), a Chinese manufacturer of consumer electronics, is targeting sales growth of 25%, rising to 10 billion baht this year, from 8 billion baht in 2024.
Beauty with a Thai touch
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 13/01/2025
» In Thailand's competitive beauty market, consumers have easy access to skincare products and cosmetics from Japan, South Korea and Western countries at local beauty retail shops.
GMM urges corporate tax cut to aid soft power push
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 13/01/2025
» A corporate income tax cut for the entertainment sector could benefit the industry, while bolstering Thailand's soft power promotion efforts, according to the country's largest music company.