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    Resilience of Thai tourism after disaster strikes

    Business, Published on 04/09/2015

    » The Ratchaprasong bombing on Aug 17 took the country and the world by surprise. We would like to express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims. Thailand too is a victim since authorities have noted the bombers intended to damage tourism and the economy. The extent of the harm done to tourism is what we will examine today.

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    China worries hit stocks as blast deepens set pain

    Business, Published on 24/08/2015

    » Recap: A fresh Chinese equity rout triggered by weak manufacturing data and accelerating outflows, plunging oil prices and sabre-rattling between North and South Korea roiled stock markets across the world last week. The deadly bombing at the Erawan shrine in Bangkok further rattled nerves in Thailand, where stocks plunged well below 1,400 points.

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    TAT calm over Padang Besar bomb

    Published on 12/07/2015

    » SONGKHLA - Malaysian tourists are showing no signs of being deterred from their planned trips to Thailand in the wake of the bombing in Padang Besar on the border, a Tourism Authority of Thailand official said on Sunday.

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    Best Western pares launches to 8 hotels

    Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 27/05/2020

    » Best Western Hotels and Resorts plans to open just eight properties in three countries in Asia -- Thailand, Japan and Myanmar -- this year as the coronavirus crisis puts several projects on hold.

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    Terror in Spain, turmoil in Washington dent stocks

    Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/08/2017

    » Recap: US political instability and a terrorist attack in Spain put pressure on global stock markets, with Wall Street hitting a three-month low and European and Asian bourses also sinking, though Thailand managed a small gain.

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    Appeal of Hua Hin undimmed

    Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 29/08/2016

    » The deadly bomb blast in Hua Hin in mid-August worried some couples planning destination weddings in Thailand, but most view the incident as an isolated occurrence that will not have a long-term impact.

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    A year to remember

    Asia focus, Published on 26/12/2016

    » From the election of "Duterte Harry" in the Philippines to the affair of the "Female Rasputin" that has gripped millions of Koreans, it's been another memorable year in Asia. A few long-running political and security soap operas also continue to play out, most notably the drama in the South China Sea. As well, there is no sign that the tragedy of the Rohingya will end anytime soon. This week, Asia Focus takes a look back at some of the events and personalities that made headlines in 2016.

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    Weak China outlook keeps shares on back foot

    Business, Published on 07/09/2015

    » Recap: Downbeat factory activity data in China cast a dark cloud over global stock markets as investors' concerns over the world's economic health mounted. However, economic stimulus measures to help low-income earners and SMEs shielded the Thai bourse.

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    TAT rolls out measures to offset terrorism fears

    Business, Nanat Suchiva, Published on 16/08/2016

    » The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will impose five special measures to restore tourist confidence after multiple bomb and arson attacks in seven southern provinces last week.

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    Mixed messages from fed keep traders guessing

    Business, Published on 22/08/2016

    » Recap: A hawkish comment from New York Fed President William Dudley that US interest rates could be raised as soon as September weighed on global stock markets early last week. However, minutes of the July Fed meeting released on Wednesday suggested policymakers had mixed views and speculation about an imminent move decreased.

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