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Chinese ferry victim condolences sought
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 17/07/2018
» Tourism operators along the Andaman coast have called for the prime minister to issue an official message of condolence to the Chinese government over the boat that capsized off of Phuket, killing 47 Chinese tourists.
A fatal wake-up call
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 16/07/2018
» Thailand is known for its high death toll from road accidents, ranking second in the world for road deaths after Libya in 2016, according to the World Health Organization. But fatalities at sea have been rising, with human errors and irresponsible behaviour resulting in more accidents over the past several years.
A true aviation pioneer
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 14/07/2018
» Bangkok Airways, the country's first privately owned domestic airline, was started with the vision it would be the leading airline in Asia. Puttipong Prasartthong-Osoth, president of the airline, is dedicated to the twin pillars of safe delivery of passengers with exceptional service, and maximising shareholder return.
Airbnb evolves workshop plan
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 14/07/2018
» Airbnb is set to organise the second phase of its digital tourism workshops for local people and authorities across Thailand in a bid to expand its home-sharing platform.
Filmmakers seek to cash in on cave drama
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 12/07/2018
» Hollywood and local filmmakers have expressed their intention to use Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai as a location to film, says Anan Wongbenjarat, director-general of the Tourism Department.
Phuket ferry tragedy prompts talks of pivot from Thailand
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 11/07/2018
» Chinese travel agencies are considering redirecting their customers to other countries after the boating tragedy in Phuket, where 44 Chinese tourists died and three are missing.
TAT promotes local food
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 11/07/2018
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has arranged a food contest called "Locallicious: Eat Local Meet Local" as part of the agency's plan to promote local gastronomy and communities.
TAT outlines lure for secondary provinces
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 10/07/2018
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has outlined action plans to encourage travellers to continue to visit secondary provinces next year despite the lack of tax incentives.
Japan remains top destination
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 06/07/2018
» Japan will stay the top travel destination for Thais over the next two years, followed by China, Singapore and South Korea, says the Visa Global Travel Intentions Study 2017.
Universities join Mice propulsion efforts
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 05/07/2018
» Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is working with universities to produce young professionals to serve rising demand in the meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (Mice) sector.