required report public distribution date 12 27 2004 gain number th4143 thailand retail food sector approved by russ nicely agricultural attache us embassy bangkok prepared sukanya sirikeratikul marketing specialist highlights trade is an important for accounting approximately 14 percent of s gdp and 44 total consumer expenditures in 2003 the continued development retailing stores can be seen all over especially significant increase hypermarkets supermarkets convenience are best entry points exporters to enter market it estimated that outlets will rise 350 000 2008 includes psd changes no matrix annual th1 th table content section i summary 3 ii road map 13 iii competition 16 iv product prospect 18 v post contact further information 20 vi appendix 21 www usdathailand org jean_paul_khaou carrefour com mall group home fresh mart emporium siam paragon 1909 ramkhamhaeng huamark bangkapi
