BANGKOK -- Alibaba Group Holding will launch a slew of projects in collaboration with Thailand's government to support cross-border online trade by small enterprises and farmers, as China's largest e-retailer makes further inroads in Southeast Asia.
Jack Ma promises prompt deliveries of jasmine rice and durian from new Thai hub

Alibaba co-founder and executive chairman Jack Ma, second from right, celebrates his investment commitments with Thai Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak in Bangkok on April 19. (Photo by Takaki Kashiwabara)
BANGKOK -- Alibaba Group Holding will launch a slew of projects in collaboration with Thailand's government to support cross-border online trade by small enterprises and farmers, as China's largest e-retailer makes further inroads in Southeast Asia.