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Foreign pilots allowed to fly domestic routes
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/09/2024
» The Labour Ministry plans to temporarily allow foreign pilots to fly domestic routes through wet lease arrangements for airlines, but future requests from other airlines will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
New platform to host Thai tourism services
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/09/2024
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has unveiled a new web portal connecting online services from the public sector, including the new electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system and the 300-baht fee collection from foreign tourists in the future.
Minister aims to levy 300-baht tourism tax
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/09/2024
» The new tourism minister aims to start collecting the 300-baht tourism tax after it was shelved during the previous administration led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, while pledging to stimulate tourism revenue to reach at least 3 trillion baht this year.
Accor keen on expanding premium brands in Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/09/2024
» International hospitality chain Accor is focusing on expanding its premium brands in Thailand and around the globe, banking on projections for rising global travel over the next decade, India's growing middle class and China's strong outbound market.
More man-made entertainment magnets in Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/09/2024
» While Thailand is usually perceived as a "sea, sand and sun" destination, attracting new tourism markets by developing man-made attractions has piqued the interest of the private sector.
Economy depresses visitor numbers at city waterpark
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/09/2024
» Siam Amazing Park has admitted its new retail zone attracted fewer new tenants than expected, mainly attributed to sluggish spending in the domestic market, although the Mice (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) segment is picking up, thanks to government sector spending.
Tourism minister urged to brace for the worst
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/09/2024
» Tourism operators have warned the new tourism minister to brace for a nosedive in the global economy and fiercer competition next year, urging the government to start planning for the worst-case scenario from this year.
Laguna Phuket predicts higher hotel revenue
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/09/2024
» Laguna Phuket, an integrated resort operator, is expecting a stronger revenue per available room (RevPar) and higher room rates for hotels this year, thanks to rebounding tourism, with the upcoming pipeline and property development majorly targeting luxury and upscale segments.
White paper seeks to address Phuket's pressing issues
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/09/2024
» Phuket's key tourism operators are preparing a white paper that will urge the government to tackle deterioration of the environment and overdevelopment on the island amid rapid urbanisation.
IHG keen on hotel conversion in Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/08/2024
» Hotels globally are reporting an increasing conversion rate post-pandemic, particularly from independent hotel owners, according to international chain IHG Hotels & Resorts, which is eager for conversion in Thailand with a new mid-scale brand.