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Although 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.
Six top garment makers fleeing to low-wage BurmaThe NationDuring the past year, Thai garment producers have invested a combined $200 million to set up new plants in other Asean countries, including Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos. Sukij said more than 10 lo...
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Fibre2fashion.comThailand's Mc Jeans gearing to tap AEC benefitsFibre2fashion.comIn its bid to enhance its competitiveness and to gain from the Asean Economic Community (AEC) set for 2015, Mc Jeans' producer PK Garment (Import-Export) Co has ea...
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Bangkok PostMc Jeans maker aims to double size in four yearsThe NationSunee said PK Garment remained confident about using Thailand as its production base, as the location enabled it to control high-quality output. To gear up sales in the local market,...
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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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