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Krabi operators counsel urgent vaccine readiness
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 12/05/2021
» Tourism operators in Krabi are urging the government to procure enough vaccines and establish clear regulations for national parks in preparation for the area's sandbox to open on Oct 1.
TCT seeks support to save up to 2.5m jobs
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 11/05/2021
» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) is calling for a direct financial support package geared towards the tourism sector to save 2-2.5 million jobs as the third wave shows no signs of abating.
Chiang Mai sandbox on course for October
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 06/05/2021
» The Chiang Mai sandbox model will go ahead as planned on Oct 1 and target tourists from Asia as operators expect to receive a windfall from the Phuket sandbox.
Hua Hin may allow foreign tourists soon
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 27/04/2021
» Hua Hin is ready to follow the government's reopening plan and target vaccinated tourists without quarantine requirements in October under the Hua Hin Recharge campaign.
Airlines facing further turbulence
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 20/04/2021
» Airlines are bracing for further turbulence as the fresh round of infections is depressing the prospect of recovery, while urging the government to step up the vaccination program to end the crisis.
Council hints at layoffs
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 17/04/2021
» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) estimates the industry's unemployment rate in the second quarter could reach between 2-2.5 million as reopening plans might be delayed if the government cannot flatten the virus curve within a month.
Tourism firms want jab quota
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 26/03/2021
» Eight tourism-related associations are calling for a concrete vaccination plan and a commitment to expedite the reopening process on July 1 for a quick economic recovery.
SHR builds up British portfolio
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 18/03/2021
» S Hotels & Resorts (SHR), the hospitality arm of SET-listed Singha Estate, is diversifying into Britain for long-term growth, opting for fully-owned shares in its UK portfolio.
Lacking vaccination plan, TAT sees Q3 return for foreigners
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 12/02/2021
» The plan to welcome back international tourists in the third quarter is on track even though there is no timetable for vaccination of locals, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Tourism chiefs urge vaccine prioritisation
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 30/01/2021
» Tourism operators would like the government to prioritise vaccinations for people in major tourism destinations in the second phase, which is scheduled from May to December, in the hopes of restarting tourism.