https://www.scmp.com/rss/310647/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Thailand and Hong Kong's trade and commerce relationship goes back centuries, and trade between the two is evolving, according to a Thai consulate spokesman. Given its small domestic market, Thailand is dependent on exports, which make up about two-thirds of its gross domestic product. It is the second-largest economy in Southeast Asia, after Indonesia, and membership in international and regional bodies, such as the World Trade Organisation and Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation forum, has... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350950/renewed-commitment?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350950/renewed-commitment?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 09:49:50 +0000 There are likely only a scant few Hongkongers who, office-bound on a rainy afternoon, have not daydreamed their way to the bustle of Bangkok, the culturally rich north or the idyllic palm-fringed beaches that frame the Land of Smiles. As Thailand's greatest source of foreign exchange revenue, the importance of tourism in the country has not diminished. It has long been a tourist hot spot, developing in the early 1970s, as shoestring backpackers first discovered its charm, then evolving into the... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350949/surgery-service-theres-something-every-tourist?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350949/surgery-service-theres-something-every-tourist?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 09:47:11 +0000 Bangkok's structural marvels have increased not only in number, but also in the quality of design and construction. With Thailand's GDP on track to grow as much as 5 per cent this year, industry experts are optimistic that the property and real estate markets, particularly the high-end segment, will also see a steady climb. Behind the transformation of the city's skyline are the country's equally spirited builders and developers - led by independent luxury residential property developer Raimon... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350942/raimon-lands-luxury-properties-raise-bar-design-and-quality?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350942/raimon-lands-luxury-properties-raise-bar-design-and-quality?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 09:44:20 +0000 With parent Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), SCB Securities (SCBS) has unlocked vast potential in the Thai capital market by making equities trading convenient and accessible through digital channels. The firm has doubled its trading volume from online transactions of high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors in this year's first half alone. The astounding market response signals the growing appetite for equities, which SCBS promptly serviced through a regional trading platform launched... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350936/scbs-unlocks-thai-wealth-global-capital-market?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350936/scbs-unlocks-thai-wealth-global-capital-market?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 09:42:34 +0000 While continuing to build up its portfolio of fixed-income funds, Thailand's SCB Asset Management (SCBAM) has ventured into offering equity and foreign investment funds. "Over the past two years, we have been promoting foreign investments and telling our investors not only to diversify their assets into equity investment, but also to look outside Thailand," says Jotika Savanananda, president of SCBAM. "Investors should diversify their investments more. Otherwise, they cannot beat inflation and... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350931/scb-asset-management-promotes-diversified-investments-its-portfolio?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350931/scb-asset-management-promotes-diversified-investments-its-portfolio?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 09:40:05 +0000 Vehicle makers are increasingly using Thailand as a manufacturing hub, bringing credence to the label, "Detroit of the East". Somboon Advance Technology (SAT), a Thai pioneer, is well-positioned to benefit from the flourishing automotive industry, which is backed by a rising middle class and the government's car buyer programme that offers tax rebates to first-time buyers. "We have more than five decades of experience and know-how in the vehicle industry," says president Yongkiat Kitaphanich.... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350930/sat-speeds-growth-through-vehicle-parts-exports-partnerships?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350930/sat-speeds-growth-through-vehicle-parts-exports-partnerships?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 09:38:10 +0000 Global in scope yet replete with local knowledge, United Overseas Bank (Thai) possesses the best qualities of the international and domestic banking worlds. A subsidiary of United Overseas Bank (UOB), UOB (Thai) has leveraged its parent's pan-regional network and strong foothold in Southeast Asia to operate as a fully fledged local bank with offshore banking services. This "hybrid" quality sets UOB (Thai) apart from other institutions in the country. "We have a regional presence, especially... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350923/asian-foothold-and-local-expertise-give-uob-thai-regional-edge?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350923/asian-foothold-and-local-expertise-give-uob-thai-regional-edge?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 09:35:44 +0000 Asia's economic transformation has ushered in an unprecedented surge in cross-border trade in the region. The latest figures show that Asia has overtaken Europe and North America as the largest destination for foreign direct investment (FDI). Asia is playing an increasingly important role in the global FDI market. Asian FDI inflows now make up 8.2 per cent of the global FDI, representing a significant jump from 2 per cent after the financial crisis in 1997. From 2009 to last year, FDI inflows... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350915/one-stop-advisory-unit-unlock-asias-potential?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350915/one-stop-advisory-unit-unlock-asias-potential?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 09:32:28 +0000 Guided by the principle that a bank should be a custodian business imbued with social responsibility, Peter Foo, the president and CEO of United Overseas Bank (Thai), has set himself apart as a banker. With a constant drive to do the right things in the right way, Foo believes that all aspects of banking, including ingenuity and innovation in finance, should be governed by the highest standards of business practice. Foo, who joined United Overseas Bank (UOB) more than two years ago in its Global... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350914/president-drives-bank-meet-highest-standards-business-practice?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350914/president-drives-bank-meet-highest-standards-business-practice?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 09:30:56 +0000 Thai investors aiming to diversify abroad and foreign financial institutions looking to the Thai market find a bridge in Krung Thai Asset Management (KTAM). Managing US$15.5 billion in assets, KTAM is the country's third-largest asset management company in terms of market share - and No 1 when it comes to achieving relatively high growth rates in the past few years. "Innovativeness makes us stand out in the industry and the country," says KTAM CEO Somchai Boonnamsiri. "We constantly introduce... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350913/innovative-pioneering-funds-propel-ktams-regional-growth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350913/innovative-pioneering-funds-propel-ktams-regional-growth?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 09:29:04 +0000 As Thailand prepares to boost trade with fellow emerging markets under the Asean Economic Community by 2015, Country Group Securities (CGS) -Thailand's No 2 brokerage firm - is set to become the region's investment gateway with its full range of financial advisory services. Fired up by an astounding 280 per cent growth in revenue last year, CGS is determined to grow business and uphold the investment profession. Equipping clients with financial knowledge and access to securities for the past 35... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350912/trust-and-technology-draw-investors-country-group-securities?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350912/trust-and-technology-draw-investors-country-group-securities?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 09:27:13 +0000 When providing protection to the world's hospitals, only the highest quality will do. Family-owned company Thai Hospital Products (THP) is taking its complete range of disposable protective apparel deeper into the region, after almost 20 years of producing face masks, surgical caps and gowns for global markets. THP exports 90 per cent of its products to the United States, Europe and Japan for customers including some of the world's best-known international companies. Complying with global... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350861/quality-protective-apparel-boosts-family-company-worldwide?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350861/quality-protective-apparel-boosts-family-company-worldwide?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 09:01:52 +0000 International upscale Swiss hotel management company Movenpick Hotels & Resorts welcomes hotel owners and developers as it embarks on its most aggressive expansion yet across Asia, especially China. The company opened Movenpick Hotel Enshi, its first hotel in China, in August this year and plans to build five more across the country within five years. Overall, Movenpick will put up 18 hotels across Asia through greenfield joint-venture projects. This will increase its establishments across the... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350860/movenpick-extends-upscale-hotel-experience-asia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350860/movenpick-extends-upscale-hotel-experience-asia?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 08:58:10 +0000 Growing alongside its customers and the nation, Bangkok Bank has been an integral part of Thailand's economy for almost 70 years. Thailand's biggest bank is increasingly making its mark beyond its national borders, taking advantage of the burgeoning opportunities offered by accelerating regional integration, with a major focus on the mainland and Hong Kong. "These are exciting times for Bangkok Bank and its customers," says president Chartsiri Sophonpanich. "Asia is driving global growth and... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350850/bangkok-bank-pursuit-growth-and-opportunities-beyond-national-borders?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350850/bangkok-bank-pursuit-growth-and-opportunities-beyond-national-borders?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 08:54:40 +0000 One man's dream has kept Thailand clean and green. Suwat Luengviriya realised his lifelong wish for a better world and greener environment when he founded Better World Green (BWG) 16 years ago. The company introduced the concept of sustainable industrial waste management in Thailand, which earned it a gold medal from the Department of Industrial Works. Through the years, BWG has grown to become the country's only provider of integrated industrial waste management, covering the whole value chain... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350848/better-world-green-ventures-waste-energy-projects?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350848/better-world-green-ventures-waste-energy-projects?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 08:52:41 +0000 More than 30 years of engineering experience in 84 countries enables LV Technology (LVT) to drive entire national cement industries. Working at a proficiency level reached by only nine other companies in the world, LVT modifies a cement plant's existing equipment to enhance operational efficiency and maximise production. "We have been able to get more output from equipment than anybody else," says LVT's founder, Hans Nielsen. Adaptability to client requirements allows LVT to increase capacity... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350841/lvt-boosts-cement-capacity-several-countries?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350841/lvt-boosts-cement-capacity-several-countries?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 08:49:12 +0000 The three-storey building at 300 Romklao Road in Bangkok is anything but ordinary. The headquarters of Thailand's leading design and build company Ritta, it is the country's first green building certified gold under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system for new construction. Double glass walls allow natural air cooling, while an automatic irrigation system based on soil moisture data cuts landscape water use by half. Designed by wholly owned subsidiary Thai... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350839/ritta-tge-introduce-fresh-green-building-designs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350839/ritta-tge-introduce-fresh-green-building-designs?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 08:47:23 +0000 Highly professional company TISCO Asset Management (TISCOASSET) has more than 20 years of experience in fund management. While its competitors focus on fixed-income products, TISCOASSET fills the gap in client demands by specialising in high-risk areas, penetrating niche market segments to differentiate itself from other asset management firms. "We are gap finders. We succeed by finding the gaps and building our marketing and investment teams to specialise in those areas," says president Araya... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350834/tiscoasset-opens-foreign-investment-opportunities?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350834/tiscoasset-opens-foreign-investment-opportunities?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 08:44:54 +0000 From selecting raw supplies to creating top-calibre construction materials, Diamond Building Products adheres to strict quality management every step of the way, providing quick delivery and excellent after-sales services for total customer satisfaction. Diamond has more than three decades of expertise in producing and distributing roofing tiles. To expand its portfolio, Diamond has diversified into other building products such as concrete roof tiles and fibre cement boards. It also provides... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350833/diamond-sustains-growth-innovative-building-solutions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350833/diamond-sustains-growth-innovative-building-solutions?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 08:42:44 +0000 Fulfilling its mandate to uplift Isan, Thailand's northeastern region and the nation's poorest, has led Khon Kaen University (KKU) to groundbreaking research in agriculture, tropical diseases and basic education - all sources of global distinction for the northeastern region's largest university. Approaching its 50th anniversary, KKU is emerging as the educational centre of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) and positioned strongly for Asean's economic integration. "Our motto is social... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350832/community-driven-research-brings-global-distinction-university?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350832/community-driven-research-brings-global-distinction-university?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 08:40:49 +0000 Asian countries are abuzz with preparations to meet the 2015 economic integration deadline of the Asean Economic Community (AEC). Thailand, in particular, has established a comprehensive platform to lay the groundwork for regional co-operation. MFEC, one of the largest information technology (IT) service providers in Thailand, is among the most active players armed with a comprehensive portfolio to capture upcoming growth opportunities in the region. "When we started, we focused on how to create... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350828/mfec-gears-next-decade-strategic-growth-plans?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350828/mfec-gears-next-decade-strategic-growth-plans?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 08:35:57 +0000 Mechanical construction is the heart and soul of any plant. Embodying this philosophy has catapulted Sriracha Construction, once a small home-grown contractor, to one of Thailand's leading builders. "Give us a set of drawings, and we can build anything," says Boonkrua Khemapiratana, managing director. "Beyond construction capability, Sriracha Construction has succeeded because we have never compromised on safety, quality and schedule in our 35-year track record." Serving heavy industries... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350823/sriracha-construction-sparks-renewed-vigour-mechanical-field?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350823/sriracha-construction-sparks-renewed-vigour-mechanical-field?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 08:33:28 +0000 Addressing the specific requirements of businesses entering Thailand and the Asean, WHA Corporation delivers its expertise in built-to-suit projects. Having secured its additional pre-leased backlog of 500,000 square metres in 2013 alone, WHA is poised to reach its 1 million-square-metre threshold by the end of this year. The company is strengthening its position as the region's No 1 provider of warehouse, factory and distribution centre design and construction. "Our success comes from looking... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350821/built-suit-specialist-shares-success-strategic-partners?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350821/built-suit-specialist-shares-success-strategic-partners?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 08:27:55 +0000 Advanced battery charging technology has the potential to take solar energy to widespread use among homes and electric vehicles throughout Southeast Asia. Solartron, which is vigorously expanding solar power generation in Thailand, plans to spread its advanced technology by taking advantage of regional integration in Asean by 2015. "Solar will be the key renewable energy source in the near future," says Patama Wongtoythong, CEO of Solartron. The first and only solar energy company listed on the... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350820/solartron-advances-home-grown-solar-power-technology?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350820/solartron-advances-home-grown-solar-power-technology?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 08:26:06 +0000 Sala, a Thai word that means a place of rest, is in essence what SALA Hospitality Group provides to anyone who sets foot in its intimate and luxurious accommodations located in some of Thailand's most popular travel destinations. The home-grown hospitality firm has established an independent chain of hotels known for its pool villas and suites operating under the trademarks SALA Resorts & Spas and sala boutique. Barely a decade old, SALA has become a trusted brand offering first-class yet... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350813/sala-offers-intimate-and-luxurious-accommodations?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350813/sala-offers-intimate-and-luxurious-accommodations?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 08:19:45 +0000 Creating a presence in the premium luxury segment of the glassware industry is no small feat. With a strategy anchored on quality, innovation and operational excellence, Ocean Glass is ready to take on long-standing European brands with its luxury crystal stemware, Lucaris. "Never before in Asia has this kind of crystalline glassware been produced at this scale and quality," says Sunsanee Supatravanij, managing director. "The Lucaris brand is a testament that world-class quality can come out of... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350810/ocean-glass-enters-luxury-high-ground-lucaris?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350810/ocean-glass-enters-luxury-high-ground-lucaris?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 08:16:27 +0000 Plastic bags are indispensable for processing, storing, transporting and disposing of a variety of goods. Taking an active stance to source out alternatives to conventional plastics and promote Thailand as a bioplastic hub, Multibax manufactures cost-efficient biodegradable products using local plant-based resources. As one of Thailand's leading export-based plastic bag manufacturers, Multibax has grown rapidly since its inception in 1995. "Our products are tailored to client specifications,"... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350803/multibaxs-biobags-provide-sustainable-packaging-solutions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350803/multibaxs-biobags-provide-sustainable-packaging-solutions?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 08:12:15 +0000 As one of the first engineering consulting companies in Thailand, SEATEC, along with its affiliates, has been working with the Thai government, private companies and international institutions since its foundation in 1969. Representing the SEATEC Group of Companies for more than four decades, Dr Subin Pinkayan, SEATEC's founder and chief honorary adviser, saw the company grow from a small outfit specialising in water resource development, into a group of companies addressing society's needs and... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350802/seatec-group-expands-reach-emerging-asean-economies?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350802/seatec-group-expands-reach-emerging-asean-economies?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 08:10:13 +0000 Local insight, a robust product portfolio and successful collaborations with top brokers in the region have made Finansia Syrus Securities one of Thailand's leading stockbrokerage companies. "As one of the largest retail brokers in the country, we have an in-depth understanding of what is happening here. We are on the ground," says Chuangchai Nawongs, CEO and president. Catering to high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors, Finansia Syrus offers investment advisory, securities... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350801/finansia-syrus-securities-develop-trading-hub-indochina-investors?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350801/finansia-syrus-securities-develop-trading-hub-indochina-investors?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 08:08:34 +0000 With four decades of experience, five manufacturing sites and more than 1,500 employees, DSG International (DSGIL) is firmly established in Asia. DSGIL is a holding company that operates through two major business entities in the region. Its main businesses are in manufacturing and marketing branded baby and adult disposable diapers. Founded by its chairman Brandon Wang in 1973, the DSG Group serves the East Asia region, primarily covering Hong Kong and the mainland. DSGIL supports the Southeast... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350800/dsgt-captures-asian-markets-through-localised-strategies?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350800/dsgt-captures-asian-markets-through-localised-strategies?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 08:06:10 +0000 A Thai family-owned and managed firm has been a strategic partner to many of the world's leading and prestigious brand names in the luxury industry for almost five decades, using its track record on quality as its only marketing tool. Cosmo Group caters to high-end timepiece manufacturers, providing tailor-made watch dials, cases, buckles and metal accessories, in addition to elegant packaging or gift boxes and presentation displays. Cosmo has developed a high level of craftsmanship, mainly... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350796/cosmo-group-carries-tradition-quality?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350796/cosmo-group-carries-tradition-quality?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 08:02:05 +0000 In high-risk areas, such as finance and securities, most companies adopt a conservative and prudent business approach. For Asia Plus Securities, taking the path that other companies fear to tread leads to success. "We always try to be the first in achieving things deemed impossible," says Dr Kongkiat Opaswongkarn, CEO. Asia Plus Securities has carved a niche as one of Thailand's leading securities firms through its innovative services. It was among the first to offer a comprehensive finance... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350795/asia-plus-securities-helps-companies-boost-competitiveness?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350795/asia-plus-securities-helps-companies-boost-competitiveness?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 07:58:48 +0000 From day one, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) has been changing the landscape of Thailand's higher education with its culture of innovation. As the country's leading science and technology university, KMUTT adopts Massachusetts Institute of Technology's work-integrated learning concept into the local industrial setting. Engineering students spend one semester of their four-semester master's degree course working with engineers from companies such as PTT and SCG to gain... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350792/kmutt-supports-industries-through-work-integrated-education?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350792/kmutt-supports-industries-through-work-integrated-education?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 07:51:51 +0000 A consistent focus on quality is crucial in the engineering and fabrication business. Unimit Engineering, a leading steel fabricator in Thailand's oil and gas, petrochemicals, power and energy industries, has proven this with stable financial results despite past economic crises. Market expansion is driving demand for the company's expertise, with new orders nearing the peak level reached in 2007. "We see the trend of more demand for repair and maintenance work," says John Lu, Unimit Engineering... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350791/unimit-engineering-reaps-rewards-focus-quality?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350791/unimit-engineering-reaps-rewards-focus-quality?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 07:49:22 +0000 Infrastructure and construction projects in the Asia-Pacific are on the upswing, accounting for almost 50 per cent of the global crane consumption value. Demand for cargo cranes in Thailand, in particular, is forecast to grow at least 10 per cent as the country develops into a major regional cargo-distribution hub under the Asean Economic Community. Firmly established to bear the strong demand for heavy-lifting equipment in Thailand and overseas, Chu Kai is poised to transform the challenging... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350786/chu-kai-expands-hoist-asias-heavy-lifting-industry?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350786/chu-kai-expands-hoist-asias-heavy-lifting-industry?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 07:45:02 +0000 The friendliness, graciousness and warm-hearted hospitality that are the hallmarks of Thai culture are translated into every guest experience at lebua Hotels & Resorts. Presenting the best of Thai culture, lebua welcomes guests from different countries including the United States, Germany, Japan, Australia and India. The company is ready to give the same Thai brand of service to guests coming from China. "The philosophy of lebua is to show what the real Thailand is to the world, so we knit Thai... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350784/best-thai-culture-welcomes-china-lebua?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350784/best-thai-culture-welcomes-china-lebua?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 07:41:45 +0000 Thailand's natural extracts and essential oils industry is in full bloom, stemming from seeds sown by Thai-China Flavours and Fragrances Industry (TCFF). As the industry's pioneer, TCFF produces scents, oils and extracts for spas and hotels, food and beverage, cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications. "Perfume is used in many of the products we use throughout the day. We can produce these perfumes using Thai plants," says managing director Sathaporn Kietthanakorn. TCFF's latest developments... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350777/tcff-infuses-fresh-essences-regional-industries?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350777/tcff-infuses-fresh-essences-regional-industries?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 07:30:45 +0000 Thailand is a natural fit for a second home in Asia. Based on steady foreign investment and a strong manufacturing sector, the kingdom faces strong economic prospects as the hub of emerging economies in Asean. Among the world's top tourist destinations, it draws more than 22 million international visitors annually. Furthermore, the infrastructure build-up in upcountry locales is creating fresh opportunities for continued international investments. With the assurance of fully integrated services... https://www.scmp.com/article/1350772/sansiri-redefines-modern-living-prime-properties?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1350772/sansiri-redefines-modern-living-prime-properties?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2013 07:21:47 +0000