BANGKOK -- On Saturday morning the MBK Center, a regional electronic gadget Mecca in the heart of the Thai capital, was crowded with young technology buffs after the unveiling of the iPhone X, the latest smartphone model from Apple. Yet despite the worldwide buzz over the tech titan's latest handset, with a starting price tag of $1,000 it will struggle to find a broader audience here.
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Asia foreshadows rise of Chinese smartphones as iPhone X unveiled
In fastest growing market, Apple is unlikely to lure consumers looking for cheaper alternatives
Aggressive marketing has helped Chinese smartphone maker Oppo raise its profile in Thailand and elsewhere in Southeast Asia. (Photo by Hiroshi Kotani)
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