Nanyang, Thailand's leading student canvas shoe manufacturer and maker of the Chang Dao flip-flop brand, expects 8-10% growth this year, due to promising signs of economic recovery at home and rising international sales, Chakrapol Chandavimol, general manager of Nanyang Marketing, told reporters on Thursday.

A shoe has pipped food, alcoholic drinks, retail items and more to the post by walking off with the “Marketing of The Year” prize at the 11th MAT Awards 2019. The shoe is the limited-edition Nanyang “Red”, which was designed to reach more customers after the firm produced footwear in only black, white and brown.