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The Mall Group Expands Tourism Network with 35 Partners
Published on 05/06/2024
» The Mall Group marches forward to join forces with their various tourism industry partners, including hotels, airlines, international payment platforms, travel websites, and others, to form a Tourism Ecosystem and expand the Tourism Network. This aims to attract foreign tourists, which the latest expansion has seen the partnering with 16 leading airlines, international payment platforms, and leading international travel websites to offer remarkable experiences and super special privileges, beyond any other offers for foreign tourists, at The Mall Group’s department stores. The collaboration is targeted to attract foreign tourists during June to August, which for many countries is the summer holiday period for schools.
PM eyes visa shift to draw more talent
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/06/2024
» The government has set out to boost the country's competitiveness by becoming a hub for skilled foreign workers as part of a long-term strategy to spur and sustain economic growth.
Songkhla operators call for cruise ship terminal
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 03/06/2024
» The Songkhla Tourism Association is urging the government to further promote tourism in the province by building a cruise ship terminal and adding direct flights from cities in China to Hat Yai.
Huge Pride parade has extra meaning this year
Published on 01/06/2024
» Rainbow flags filled the streets of Bangkok on Saturday at the start of Pride Month as Thailand inches closer to recognising same-sex marriages.
TCMA Hosts Global Cement and Concrete Summit 2024
Published on 31/05/2024
» The Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) is partnering with the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) to host the “GCCA CEO Gathering and Leaders Conference 2024”, from 3rd-7th June 2024 at Shangri-La Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. This significant event will follow the theme ‘Cement Industry Progress – What’s Next for Our Collective Action and Future’. It aims to gather industry leaders, senior executives, international organisation representatives, and academics to strategise on reducing global warming through technology, innovation, and green funding.
Thai Startups Shine in PepsiCo's Greenhouse Accelerator 2024 Shortlist
Published on 30/05/2024
» PepsiCo, a global leader in convenient foods and beverages, has unveiled the 10 finalists selected for the APAC Greenhouse Accelerator Program 2024, including two Thai Startups: AIIEV and CIRAC. AIIEV is revolutionising transportation in Thailand by empowering businesses to achieve sustainability and cost savings through a game-changing subscription model for electric conversions, while CIRAC provides breakthrough technology for recycling one of the most difficult to be recycled packaging waste, aluminium laminated plastic packaging.
Chinese passport forger arrested in Bangkok
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/05/2024
» The leader of a passport forgery gang who fled to Thailand to escape capture in his home country of China has been arrested in Sathon district of Bangkok, police say.
Cabinet approves Brics membership bid
Post Reporters, Published on 28/05/2024
» Thailand is moving ahead with a plan to join the intergovernmental organisation Brics, which is beginning to expand beyond its founding members: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
Asia's Booming Attractions Industry
Published on 28/05/2024
» In my role as Chairman of IAAPA, the leading global association for the attractions industry, I've had the privilege of observing Asia’s growth firsthand. Despite recent global challenges, the region has shown impressive resilience and strong recovery, with the attractions industry not just surviving but thriving. This exponential growth is not limited to the attractions industry alone; a growing demand for unique and immersive experiences is quickly spreading across the region, making Asia a prime market for growth and future investment. Whether at a shopping centre, a luxury hotel, or even when dining out, the latest innovations are creating new ways for businesses to interface with customers and build new roadmaps for success.
New visa promotions, retiree insurance reduced
Online Reporters, Published on 28/05/2024
» The cabinet approved a raft of new visa promotions to attract more tourists on Tuesday, including visa-free and visa-on-arrival schemes and longer stays for students, and a reduced level of compulsory health insurance for retirees.