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Thailand

When looking at Asia, look beyond China, Japan and South Korea…

August 8, 2017 by John Yunker

Historically, when a Western company planned its Asian expansion strategy, it primarily focused on three markets (or fewer):  China, Japan and South Korea. Today, any company with eyes on Asian …

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Categories Business globalization, Country Codes, Global Marketing, Indonesia, Malaysia, Translation, Web Globalization, Web Globalization Report Card

More than half of the leading global websites support Thai

November 19, 2016October 18, 2016 by John Yunker

Following up on my previous post, I was asked just how prevalent Thai is on the leading global brands. According to the 2016 Web Globalization Report Card, Thai is now …

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Categories Languages, Thailand, Web Globalization, Web Globalization Report Card

Web localization is a black and white issue

October 17, 2016 by John Yunker

The death of Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej has led to stores running out of black and white clothing as the population mourns its leader in color-appropriate clothing. What does this …

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Categories Apple, Business globalization, Culture, Global Marketing, Microsoft, Samsung, Starbucks, Thailand, Web Globalization

YouTube launches Thai site at YouTube.co.th

May 23, 2014May 21, 2014 by John Yunker

I too am surprised it took Google this long to launch a dedicated Thai website. YouTube has local versions in 61 countries and 61 different languages. Today’s launch in Thailand …

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