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Sunday, April 28, 2024

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Here is a fact I bet you didn’t know. Sales of good old fashioned vinyl records generated more money than all free on-demand streaming services combined in 2015, with $422 million in revenue last year based on 17 million copies sold.

FITNESS & YOU

marketed as the best dumbbells in the world, and for anyone who wants to train in the privacy of their own home but has limited space, they are probably the ideal solution for a weight rack. They are PowerBlocks, and although not cheap, are a piece of exercise equipment is designed and virtually guaranteed to last for a very, very long time. And they work, really well, being the perfect weight-training tool for those with limited storage space.

Volvo expecting a one-third rise in sales

The Swedish car manufacturer Volvo Car (Thailand) recently announced that it expects sales to grow by around 30 percent during 2016, aiming to sell around 1,300 vehicles across its range.

The questions for the AEC, as the early months roll on

In the months leading up to the start of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) there was much speculation about what the future held for the region, at least in an economic sense, once it came into being.

Thailand remains in transition on the digital front

In what might come as a surprise for those who live and work in places like Pattaya and Bangkok, the World Bank said Thailand is still in a transition period when it comes to the adoption of technology, with at least 48 million people having no internet access, as of 2015.

Thailand Business Roundup

Figures released by the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) of Vietnam reveal that Thai firms have injected the equivalent of around US$7 billion in Vietnam’s processing industry.

TAT (Tourism Authority of Thailand) License

In order to operate a Tourism Business in Thailand, TAT License must be obtained from the Bureau of Tourism Business and Guide Registration (TBGR), Office of Tourism Development. You will need to apply for a TAT License if your business provides or gives services in connection with tourism activities within and outside the Kingdom as follows:

Southeast Asian Business Roundup Indonesia/Philippines Indonesia’s first virtual personal assistant service YesBoss acquired...

HeyKuya, founded in October 2015, has been providing services ranging from food delivery to travel booking through SMS to over 15,000 customers.

Retox Baht Buster Breakfast just the start of a great menu

The Retox Bar, Hotel and Restaurant, which opened on Soi Lengkee almost a year ago, has become well-known across much of the expat community and the regular visitor brigade as one of the best places to eat in the area, both in terms of the quality and quantity of its dishes, and its value-for-money pricing structure. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, or just a quick snack, Retox is the kind of place designed to attract all tastes.

Household debt remains a major problem

Private consumption is likely to remain weak for some time, according to HSBC’s Thailand economist, due to the continued high level of household debt. This high level is expected to reach its peak in the final quarter of this year, which will likely mean than consumption will stay muted.

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