Thailand

ThailandAlthough Thailand is usually thought of as an agricultural powerhouse, its textile & apparel industry continues to make a large contribution to economic growth. The industry is fully integrated, but since 2007 the export value of textiles has exceeded that of apparel.

Download Thailand’s industry profile (as at 31 March 2010).

Also see the CIA World Factbook on Thailand.

Latest Thailand News

Thailand’s DITP offering incentives to buyers to attend BIFF and BIL 2012

By on 17 May 2012

This year’s Bangkok International Fashion Fair and Bangkok International Leather Fair (BIFF and BIL 2012) will be held at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, on June 27-29, 2012. BIFF and BIL is Thailand’s largest and most established fashion and leather trade fair attracting local...
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Anti-dumping duty on yarns spells doom for textile sector – Times of India

By on 17 May 2012

Anti-dumping duty on yarns spells doom for textile sectorTimes of IndiaSURAT: The central government's move to impose anti-dumping duty on all segments of synthetic yarn including nylon, polyester and viscose imported from China, Korea, Chinese Tai...
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Textile-garment industry to relocate production base – Pattaya Mail

By on 15 May 2012

Textile-garment industry to relocate production basePattaya MailBangkok, 13 May 2012 - In the wake of the 300-baht minimum wage policy, textile and garment entrepreneurs are considering relocating their production bases elsewhere in order to relieve it...
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Garment exports improve – Bangkok Post

By on 12 May 2012

Garment exports improveBangkok PostA surprise increase in first-quarter exports of textiles and garments to Japan, China and Hong Kong, if sustained, could help to offset an anticipated contraction in the local textile industry later this year, says th...
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Global apparel brands ready for Thailand foray – Fibre2fashion.com

By on 11 May 2012
Global apparel brands ready for Thailand foray – Fibre2fashion.com

Fibre2fashion.comGlobal apparel brands ready for Thailand forayFibre2fashion.comH&M, Ralph Lauren, Levi's Vintage, Agnes B, Miu Miu, Oakley and Giuseppe Zanotti are among the several international brands that are likely to open their stores in ...
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DITP is inviting foreign fashion and leather goods entrepreneurs to join “BIFF … – PR Urgent (press release)

By on 8 May 2012

DITP is inviting foreign fashion and leather goods entrepreneurs to join “BIFF ...PR Urgent (press release)DITP Director General Nanthawan Sakuntanaga in collaboration with 15 Thai fashion and leather industry groups will organize “BIFF & BIL 2...
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