March 7, 2013

News Letter Thailand-January 2013

   
 D'Well Research ..... Updates on Thailand 
   
 Highlights of January 2013 
 
 
 Travel & Tourism 
 
  • Tourist arrivals projected at 24.5mn.
  • Thailand tourism: New record set in 2012.
  • 2013:A banner year for Thailand hotel industry.

 Telecom/Technology 
 
  • Smartphones to make up half Thai market this year.
  • Spending on information and communications technology (ICT) in Thailand is expected to increase by 9.8% to US$21 billion this year thanks to the use of more smart devices and the arrival of third-generation (3G) services.
  • Mobile,online video to boom.
 
 Automobile 
 
  • Thailand:2013:Another challenging year for industry.
  • Thai auto industry still rolling.
  • Industry set for another strong year.
  • 2013 could also be a good year for buyers.
  • 2012 a banner year for Thai auto industry.
  • Production hits new high.
 
 Economy 
 
  • Thailand's 2012 Economic Growth 5.3%, Higher Than Predicted.
  • Budget strategies set for fiscal 2014.
  • 2012 Q4 GDP growth 15.9%.
 
 Healthcare & Pharmaceutical 
 
  • Thailand: FDA to boost Thai herbal drug manufacturers'competitive edge.
  • Healthcare premiums won't change this year...even as state hospital fees increase by 5-10%.
  • Thailand's life insurance industry grew at its highest rate for 10 years in 2012,with written premiums worth up to 391 billion baht.
  • Survey: Thais love pills, not push-ups.
 
 Economy 
 
  • Thailand's 2012 Economic Growth 5.3%,Higher Than Predicted.
  • Budget strategies set for fiscal 2014.
  • 2012 Q4 GDP growth 15.9%.
  • Busy bond market seen for 2013.
  • Analysts project policy rate to stand pat.
 
 BFSI 
 
  • Thai Banks Set For 31% Profit Surge.
  • Another good year expected for mutual funds after value expands 25% in 2012.
 
 Infrastructure 
 
  • Spending 'will shield economy.
  • Demand still strong for new condos.
 
 Life Style 
 
  • Consumers turn to digital media for beauty,tech decisions.
 
 


 

Vol-1, Issue-3
February 2013
(c) - D'Well Research
 
 




 

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