https://www.scmp.com/rss/323673/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com The growth of Abex Hydraulics and Engineering across Asean has been phenomenal. Originating in Singapore, the Thai company has built a reputation for top-notch hydraulics engineering that is backed by one of Asia’s largest warehouse stocks of replacement parts. Abex is developing its e-commerce platform to drive regional sales. In particular, managing director Alan Kim wants the company to have a... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051167/abex-eyes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051167/abex-eyes?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:02:57 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Last summer’s scorching heatwave was the longest to hit Thailand in 65 years. Soaring just as high was the demand for ice, which offered the most accessible and affordable respite to citizens – many of whom never before experienced temperatures upwards of 44 degrees Celsius. “Even globally, 2016 has already recorded the highest temperatures, and the numbers will likely continue to rise,” says Dr Piya... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051169/global-cooling?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051169/global-cooling?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:02:57 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Companies upgrading their factories in Thailand and Southeast Asia would do best to work with BSY Group. As Thailand’s leading general contractor, the company has been delivering its distinct brand of customer satisfaction. When the firm converted Procter & Gamble’s Bangkok plant into a mega factory, for instance, BSY was able to provide the required services at international standards, but at a local... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051165/thai-factories?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051165/thai-factories?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:02:57 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Mali Group 1962 – the producer of Thailand’s much-loved milk brand Mali – is taking a two-pronged approach to steer through a path of sustained growth. Apart from strengthening its foothold in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam, Mali Group is expanding its Mali evaporated and condensed milk and Orchid butter product lines. Incessantly developing quality products for more than 50 years, Mali Group... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051168/thailands-mali?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051168/thailands-mali?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:02:57 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Water management is becoming an increasingly crucial issue facing Asia’s developing nations amid burgeoning manufacturing and construction activities combined with massive population growth. With its expertise in environmental engineering and fibreglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) technology, Thai company Fibertech is offering a comprehensive range of environmental solutions to tackle the region’s... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051160/environmental?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051160/environmental?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:02:57 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com If there is one practice that is consistent within companies in the banking and finance space nowadays, it is that businesses constantly change strategies to quickly respond to market movements. Understanding that companies possess diverse strengths and challenges in their expansion plans, boutique advisory firm Strategy613 integrates its services to the particular requirements of each client as it... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051162/thai-banking?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051162/thai-banking?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:02:56 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Well-designed packaging makes a lot of difference in stores where shelves upon shelves of similar products compete for consumer attention. With many brands offering comparable stocks, packaging often becomes the clinching factor that affects buying decisions. High-concentration colour and additive masterbatch manufacturer Salee Colour constantly challenges and improves itself to align its products with... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051161/thai-packaging?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051161/thai-packaging?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:02:56 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Envisioned to improve trade, finance and infrastructure projects within 65 countries stretching from Asia to Europe, China’s “one belt, one road” strategy is an opportunity-laden avenue for HSBC Thailand. As the first bank to open in Thailand in 1888, and being the largest foreign bank in China, HSBC is on solid ground to back key businesses across Asean and beyond. “The Asean group will continue to... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051158/thai-banking?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051158/thai-banking?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:02:55 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Vorravit Siripark recalls concocting local jasmine-infused water with his grandmother whenever they had guests over many years ago. Upon returning from his studies in Canada and Milan, years later, he was surprised to discover that the traditional aromatic water had almost been extinct. The local market began offering only imported fragrances and beauty products. Yearning for the familiar fragrance of... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051159/thai-skincare?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051159/thai-skincare?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:02:55 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com When the farm-to-table concept was introduced a few years ago, one of the intentions was to remind people that food really did grow on farms. The movement highlighted the importance of farmers working synergistically with the season and environment to put fresh and flavourful natural food on dining tables daily. Embracing the farm-to-table concept, top Thai rice producer Tanasan Rice Group brings... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051147/tanasan-rice?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051147/tanasan-rice?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:02:55 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com In a street lined with angular buildings, the EmQuartier Mall in the Phrom Phong district is a commanding architectural marvel that captivates all eyes with its pristine facade and asymmetrical structure. The soft curves that give the building its distinct look are made possible by the expertise of construction materials specialist VCON GROUP. VCON’s glass fibre reinforced concrete (GRC) panels were... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051163/vcons?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051163/vcons?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:02:55 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Stunning reflections of majestic Thai architecture glimmering on the water, restaurants offering local cuisine such as flavourful tom yum goong and pad thai, and the famous Asiatique The Riverfront night market complex – these are only a few compelling reasons to visit one of Thailand’s most iconic attractions, the Chao Phraya river. Nestled within the bustling banks of this river is another one of... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051150/thailand-resorts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051150/thailand-resorts?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:02:54 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Capacity, convenience and connectivity. These three pillars secure Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) – Thailand’s first purpose-built exhibition centre – as one of Asia’s premier venues for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE). With fully Wi-fi-enabled exhibition areas, multipurpose halls, and spacious indoor and outdoor facilities, BITEC is a one-stop MICE and... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051152/thai-exhibitions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051152/thai-exhibitions?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:02:54 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com With hallmark creations defined by their creative flair and opulent grace, a rising fine jewellery house based in Bangkok is playing a pivotal role in the ascension of Thailand as a hub in the world of high-end jewellery. Founded by Armenian brothers Arto and Saro Artinian in 1997, the House of Artinian celebrates almost two decades of crafting masterpieces using exceptional diamonds and rare gemstones... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051148/artinian?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051148/artinian?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:02:54 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Amid globalisation and modern technologies, one challenge that has become more difficult than coming up with a breakthrough idea, product or trade secret is protecting such secrets. For Asia’s growing innovators and brainpower industries, guarding these intellectual property rights against copycats and infringers spells the difference between success and failure. “For the first time in 30 to 40 years,... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051153/thai-law-somphob?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051153/thai-law-somphob?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:02:54 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com The influx of foreign companies with business interests in Thailand and the rise of domestic growth markets, particularly the renewable energy and construction segments, contribute to the robust development of the Thai legal sector. Having served domestic and international clients in the country since 2001, leading international law firm Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) has gained local knowledge... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051146/wfw-leverages?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051146/wfw-leverages?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:02:53 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com When Professor Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai said that the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) is a mutual platform for international collaboration, the university president was not exaggerating. Over the decades, the postgraduate institution has established itself as a premier research institution for companies and governments seeking to solve transnational issues like climate change and water... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051166/scholars-wanted?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051166/scholars-wanted?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:02:53 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Two leaves connected to a single node. This company logo represents brothers David and Jimmy Yeh, managing directors of the family-owned Yeh Group, which provides integrated, end-to-end sportswear and functional fabrics solutions to top athletics and leisure brands worldwide. From knitting and dyeing fabrics to finishing, printing and manufacturing apparels, the company uses the latest technologies to... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051101/asian-textiles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051101/asian-textiles?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:02:52 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Faced with an ever-increasing energy demand, Asia is making progressive strides towards meeting its energy requirements in a secure, sustainable manner. As the second-largest energy consumer in the region, Thailand is surging ahead towards lowering its energy intensity by 30 per cent in 20 years compared with the 2010 base figure. The country is stepping up its initiatives to curb reliance on fossil... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051122/bangchak?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051122/bangchak?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:02:52 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com As the centre of gravity in higher education shifts to Asia, Mahidol University in Thailand is determined to become a world-class institution, shaping future global leaders and citizens who will drive worldwide change. Known as the “Wisdom of the Land”, the university has become a hub for knowledge and innovation, particularly in the field of medical and health science. Its outstanding achievements in... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051124/study-thailand?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051124/study-thailand?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:02:52 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com The future of Thai Optical Group (TOG) looks as exciting as its past. A post-war, start-up family company that makes eyeglass lenses from scrap bottles, TOG has grown to supply the world with cutting-edge ophthalmic lenses. Behind this success is the company’s breakthrough technologies developed in-house. “We have learned the craft by ourselves,” says Torn Pracharktam, managing director. “In fact,... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051154/regional-vision?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051154/regional-vision?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:02:52 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Surrounded by lush green landscape, flowing rivers and vast open spaces, Naresuan University evokes a nurturing and warm learning atmosphere. At the university courtyard, standing to serve as a reminder of the country’s independence and national pride, is the monument of the university’s namesake King Naresuan – Thailand’s venerated national hero and warrior king. “We believe in providing educational... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051123/naresuan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051123/naresuan?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:02:52 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com With billions of used lead-acid batteries (ULABs) discarded every year across the globe, ensuring that these batteries are kept out of the waste stream through proper disposal and recycling has become more critical. Bergsoe Metals – a recycling pioneer in Thailand – has risen early to the challenge and has maintained for more than a decade an environmentally sound operation to produce high-purity lead... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051157/battery?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051157/battery?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:02:51 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Emerging markets are fast becoming the driver of global growth, and two industries stand to benefit from this ascent in Asia – automotive and food. Home to nearly half of the world’s population, Asia shows impressive growth, and vehicle and food demands in the region are on the upswing. Anticipating the impact of heightened consumption in the region, Vandapac ensures all visualised requirements of... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051156/thai-packages?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051156/thai-packages?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:02:51 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Under the Thai government’s Alternative Energy Development Plan, the country is steadily making inroads into initiatives to promote alternative energy usage. With Thailand’s target of achieving 30 per cent alternative energy consumption in the coming years, Energy Absolute is rising to the challenge of providing energy security through its biodiesel, solar and wind power generation expertise. The... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051125/alternative?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051125/alternative?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:02:50 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com As the Thai government formalises plans for a massive infrastructure spending to spur economic growth, SCB Asset Management (SCBAM) is seeing bright prospects for the domestic capital market. “Apart from the government-initiated Thailand Future Fund, more infrastructure funds would be launched to help finance the construction of new motorways, rail, air transport and ports throughout the country,” says... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051096/thailand-scbam?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051096/thailand-scbam?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:02:50 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Found nearly everywhere, from industrial pipes to flooring, furniture, electronics, clothing, footwear and health care equipment, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) continues to find breakthrough applications in more sustainable, eco-friendly ways. Asia’s unrelenting growth is driving production – and innovations – faster than ever, and equally persistent players such as PVC and chemicals specialist Thai Plastic... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051097/thai-plastic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051097/thai-plastic?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:02:50 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Thai fashion is a showcase of creativity that fuses together extensive textile knowledge and unparalleled garment craftsmanship. Reflecting cosmopolitan flair, Thai fashion exudes timelessness in its look and design. Aiming to help carve Thailand’s niche in the global fashion stage, Jaspal Group incorporates global trends in its designs to manufacture contemporary garments that appeal to the... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051141/jaspal-group?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051141/jaspal-group?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:02:49 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Luxury that is understated yet experiential – this is Raimon Land’s proposition for The Lofts Asoke, its latest development located at the heart of Bangkok’s prime Sukhumvit district. Designed for discerning affluent urbanites who are more sophisticated and globally exposed, The Lofts Asoke features a convergence of functionalities that meet the “work and play” needs of this niche market. “Everyone... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051127/lofts-asoke?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051127/lofts-asoke?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:02:49 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Come for the attractions, stay for the privileges, and leave only when you want to. For Thailand Elite members, staying up to five, 10 or 20 years without having to leave is only one among the many reasons for making Thailand their second home. “The stunning mountains, exotic lakes, gorgeous beaches, beautiful climate and delightful people are just the beginnings of what Thailand offers,” says Pruet... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051126/member-benefits?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051126/member-benefits?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:02:49 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com As the nation continues to mourn the passing in October of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Thai tourism industry remains as strong and resilient as its people. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed government agencies to plan activities including conferences and exhibitions at venues along routes travelled by the revered king to boost domestic tourism and local economies. “These are... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051084/grande-assets?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051084/grande-assets?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:02:48 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com When the government launched its latest economic programme billed Thailand 4.0, foreign investors lined up to take a slice of the action. Across the first nine months of this year alone, the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) received 1,095 investment applications, up 56 per cent from 703 during the same period in 2015. Moreover, this year has been dominated by bigger undertakings as overall investment... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051092/boi-encourages?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051092/boi-encourages?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:02:48 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Thinking of climbing the world’s highest peaks? Dreaming of skydiving off Pattaya? Daring to fulfil a lifelong dream? Go ahead, FWD Life Insurance has you covered. Fun, active and optimistic, FWD encourages customers to celebrate life while it delivers quick, transparent and refreshing insurance solutions. “We take away the worry from people so that they enjoy life,” says Mike Plaxton, CEO. “Unlike... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051087/fwd-customers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051087/fwd-customers?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:02:48 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com With its extensive, affordable and mouth-watering menu of frozen Asian delicacies such as grilled mackerel, takoyaki (octopus balls), chijimi (Korean pizza) and ebi tempura (breaded and battered shrimp), Tep Kinsho Foods gratifies Asian taste buds and budgets while ensuring that frozen goods are manufactured ethically and sustainably from the factory to the dinner table. Longer shelf lives and prices... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051094/thai-cuisine-tep?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051094/thai-cuisine-tep?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:00:45 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Thailand’s economy is forecast to expand over the next two years, with major public spending underway as part of the implementation of the country’s transport infrastructure master plan, which will run until 2022. As one of Thailand’s top 10 brokerages and securities businesses, Kasikorn Securities faces favourable winds. The successful roll-out of US$51 billion projects this year could boost business... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051145/economic-growth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051145/economic-growth?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:00:45 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com For Thailand’s leading international bank, Bangkok Bank, the path it has traversed since its foundation in 1944 parallels not only the country’s own long, complex journey towards economic growth – but its ascent among Asia’s greatest success stories. Despite a challenging environment domestically and abroad, Bangkok Bank continues to grow. Assets increased from US$72 billion to US$79 billion in the... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051074/bamboo-network?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051074/bamboo-network?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:00:45 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Perched atop a quiet hillside against a backdrop of lush mountains, overlooking world-renowned pristine beaches and the Andaman Sea, Andara Signature Resort Villas is one of western Phuket’s best-kept secrets. The award-winning luxury resort earned its prestigious reputation thanks to a number of upmarket amenities and features. Spacious pavilions and an infinity pool give way to a clear view of the... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051170/paradise-groups?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/thailand-country-report-2016/article/2051170/paradise-groups?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:00:00 +0000