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State urged to develop integrated transport
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 23/07/2016
» The government should develop other transport modes such as cruise travel to relieve congestion at major airports, says Thai AirAsia chief executive Tassapon Bijleveld.
Law amendment stirs unease
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 28/06/2016
» Local tour operators are concerned about the possible impact of a legal amendment that would set a minimum price for tour services.
TAT adjusts strategy to accommodate Chinese
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 28/06/2016
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will adjust its marketing strategies to embrace the growing number of free independent travellers from China and maintain Thailand's position as a top destination for such tourists.
Hoteliers: Poor speedboat safety damaging tourism
Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 09/06/2016
» The Thai Hotels Association has called for stringent efforts to guarantee tourists' safety, especially on ferry speedboats, after a series of fatal collisions at sea in the past two weeks.
Cheap deals hit outbound operators
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 06/05/2016
» Prices of outbound package tours have hit bottom, making it difficult for tour agents to make them any cheaper without affecting the quality of the packages and margins, says the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA).
TAT joins four airlines to bump up low-season traffic
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 04/05/2016
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is collaborating with the national carrier and three Arab airlines to woo Western travellers from main and secondary cities to visit Thailand.
Spike in tourist deaths sparks ministry concern
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 11/02/2016
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is working to address the issue of tourist safety after a 54% jump in the number of foreign tourists who lost their lives in Thailand last year.
Bid for safe elephant camps
News, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 28/02/2016
» The recent death of a Scottish tourist on an elephant trek on Koh Samui has put pressure on the Tourism and Sports Ministry to improve the operations and safety standards of elephant camps.
2016 a good year for travelling abroad
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 14/01/2016
» Thailand's outbound tourism is forecast to grow by 7% to 7.5 million trips this year thanks to high competition among tour operators and lower fuel prices.
Authorities prepare New Year blessings
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 15/12/2015
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry will submit to the cabinet on Tuesday three requests for measures aimed at encouraging domestic and foreign tourists.