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

Trade fears over conflict – Bangkok Post

By on 8 February 2011
Trade fears over conflict – Bangkok Post

Bangkok PostTrade fears over conflictBangkok PostThe latest figures released by the Cambodia Investment Board reported that 101 investment projects from Thailand were approved in 2008 involving $260 million. The garment industry had 38 projects worth $...
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Thai IVL, Italian Sinterama jointly acquire polyester maker Trevira – Platts

By on 7 February 2011

Thai IVL, Italian Sinterama jointly acquire polyester maker TreviraPlattsAs such, the synergy between Trevira and IVL will provide comprehensive and innovative solutions for apparel and industrial applications of polyester to customers. IVL is part of ...
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Dejchat Sriyoopum goes to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center – StyleBistro

By on 4 February 2011

Dejchat Sriyoopum goes to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln CenterStyleBistroDejchat Sriyoopum made his first garment for a theatrical production in high school in Bangkok, Thailand. He received his BFA in Fashion Design from ...
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INTERVIEW: Thai Finance Minister: Baht To Continue Rising Vs Dollar In Long-Term – Wall Street Journal

By on 2 February 2011

INTERVIEW: Thai Finance Minister: Baht To Continue Rising Vs Dollar In Long-TermWall Street JournalMany of the country's textile and footwear exporters clamored for capital controls to curb the currency's rise, which they said was making their ...
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Thai Finance Minister Confident of Baht – Wall Street Journal

By on 2 February 2011

Thai Finance Minister Confident of BahtWall Street JournalMany of the country's textile and footwear exporters clamored for capital controls to curb the currency's rise, which they said was making their products uncompetitive in the global mark...
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THAILAND: Garment exports up 8.27% in 2010 – just-style.com

By on 25 January 2011

THAILAND: Garment exports up 8.27% in 2010just-style.comThailand's garment exports increased by 8.27% to US$3.205bn last year, according to the Thailand Garment Manufacturers Association (TGMA). The US remains Thailand's largest market for garm...
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