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Omicron will not affect reopening, says Phiphat
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 30/11/2021
» Thailand will not take a step back from the reopening plan despite uncertainty over the Omicron variant and the Tourism and Sports Ministry will also propose more relaxation on alcohol sales from the afternoon to lift the festive sentiment.
Robinhood eyes slice of travel market
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 23/11/2021
» Robinhood Travel, a Thai online travel agent platform, aims to gain an 8-10% market share during its first year of operation, and reach the No 2 spot for travel and food platforms in the urban segment over the next 3-5 years.
Airlines give up on state's soft loans
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 19/11/2021
» The long-awaited soft loans for local airlines valued at 5 billion baht have failed to materialise as there is no further support from the government to shore up the aviation business, while Bangkok Airways is banking on a recovery in international tourism to help revive its profits.
ERW rejigs portfolio, MINT banks on overseas hotels
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 18/11/2021
» SET-listed Erawan Group Plc (ERW) will balance its long-term hotel portfolio with asset divestment strategy, while SET-listed Minor International Plc (MINT) has gained positive momentum from hotels in the Maldives and Europe.
Construction of QSNCC on course despite lockdown
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 17/11/2021
» Construction of the new Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) has reached 60% completion despite the lockdown of the construction site and will be completed by next September, according to SET-listed developer Frasers Property Thailand (FPT).
AWC reopens all 19 hotels
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 10/11/2021
» SET-listed Asset World Corp (AWC) has reopened its 19 hotels for the new flow of travellers following the country's reopening, while the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims for 625.7 billion baht revenue this year.
Calls for state to readjust scheme
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 09/11/2021
» Tourism operators in resort cities near Bangkok are urging the government to adjust a hotel subsidy scheme called We Travel Together to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) gain more benefits.
Phuket expects 1m arrivals in first quarter
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 01/11/2021
» Phuket tourism operators expect the country's reopening to help build momentum for 1 million international arrivals in the first quarter of next year.
Tourism readies for takeoff
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 29/10/2021
» After testing the water in July with the Phuket and Samui sandboxes, Thailand's tourism-dependent economy is on course to progressively open up to international tourists by waiving quarantine and area restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers from 46 low-risk countries from Nov 1.
K-pop star sought for countdown
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 27/10/2021
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry plans to send an official invitation to bring K-pop sensation Lalisa "Lisa" Manoban of Blackpink to the New Year celebration in Phuket and kick off the country's new tourism year.