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

H&M cautious about India entry – FashionUnited India

By on 6 February 2012

H&M cautious about India entryFashionUnited IndiaAfter Ikea, the world's second-largest apparel retailer Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) is taking a cautious approach about entering India. Like many other global players, the Swedish retailer too...
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THAILAND: Apparel export growth slows in 2011 – just-style.com

By on 30 January 2012

THAILAND: Apparel export growth slows in 2011just-style.comThailand's apparel exports continued to grow in 2011, but at a slower pace than last year according to the latest figures from the Thai Garment Manufacturers Association (TGMA). Exports ros...
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Thai trio unveil 2012 fashion line – Bangkok Post

By on 19 January 2012
Thai trio unveil 2012 fashion line – Bangkok Post

Bangkok PostThai trio unveil 2012 fashion lineBangkok PostMy ideal textile remains cotton, together with woven clothes of the hill tribe," said the talented designer. Tadinee Ratcharasevi, fashion editor of Marie Claire magazine, rounded up the ov...
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Textile show from Jan 14 – Oman Daily Observer

By on 9 January 2012
Textile show from Jan 14 – Oman Daily Observer

Oman Daily ObserverTextile show from Jan 14Oman Daily ObserverITCE in its first edition will showcase textiles and clothes from over 20 countries across the world like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Syria, Thailand, Indonesia. With around 200 exhibitors ...
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Thai Fujibo Textile starts restoration process – Fibre2fashion.com

By on 26 December 2011

Thai Fujibo Textile starts restoration processFibre2fashion.comThai Fujibo Textile Co. Ltd., the spinning subsidiary of Japan-based Fujibo Holdings, Inc., has begun restoration work at its Bangkok factory after completely draining out water from the pr...
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Garment investment seen waning soon – Bangkok Post

By on 26 December 2011

Garment investment seen waning soonBangkok PostIt could help companies be more competitive as part of Thailand's goal to become the fashion hub of Asean. Mr Sukij believes Thai garment exports will record zero growth in 2012 with an export value of...
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