Showing 1 - 9 of 9
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.
Tourism operators seek long-term flood plan
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/08/2024
» Regional tourism operators have called for a long-term plan to manage floods and storms to prevent possible damage to tourism and the economy, following the floods in northern provinces and a deadly landslide in Phuket.
More foreign ownership ‘could mean more illegal hotels’
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/08/2024
» Hotel operators are concerned about changes to foreign ownership rules for real estate because they believe it could lead to another influx of illegal hotels in Thailand.
Thailand promotes sustainable city exploration on foot
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/07/2024
» Tourism is a service sector driven by people's proclivity to travel and their consumption habits while travelling. Strolling through a town or city to explore the local attractions and features has become a popular activity among tourists seeking to gain in-depth knowledge about local neighbourhoods.
AWC to open rooftop Nobu restaurant
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/06/2024
» SET-listed Asset World Corp (AWC) is banking on high-spending customers to support its restaurant businesses in Thailand after it invested more than 600 million baht to open the rooftop Nobu Bangkok.
AWC allots B10bn for Phenix
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/06/2024
» SET-listed Asset World Corp (AWC) has launched Phenix, a 10-billion-baht wholesale and retail food centre, to capture consistent demand in the tourism and food segments.
Support key to wooing theme park brands
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/06/2024
» To attract big-name theme park brands such as Disney, Thailand should offer intensive support, including investment incentives and infrastructure development, according to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA).
Operators vie with inflation, high interest rates
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/05/2024
» Despite an upbeat projection for the Thai tourism industry, some businesses are struggling with high inflation and elevated interest rates, which require government action to remedy, according to Onyx Hospitality Group.
Hotels calling for better tax treatment
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/05/2024
» Hoteliers are urging a revision of the property tax calculation based on the land appraisal price and business income to ease the uneven recovery in the hospitality industry.