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Thai ambitions target Myanmar
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 24/07/2018
» Myanmar's new foreign direct investment act is expected to attract more Thai investment in the neighbouring country, says the head of the Thai Business Association of Myanmar.
Visa fee waiver for Chinese proposed as arrivals fade away
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 24/07/2018
» Tourism operators have urged the government to waive visa fees for Chinese tourists in a bid to draw them back after arrivals fell following the fatal boat accident in Phuket earlier this month.
A fatal wake-up call
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 16/07/2018
» Thailand is known for its high death toll from road accidents, ranking second in the world for road deaths after Libya in 2016, according to the World Health Organization. But fatalities at sea have been rising, with human errors and irresponsible behaviour resulting in more accidents over the past several years.
Filmmakers seek to cash in on cave drama
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 12/07/2018
» Hollywood and local filmmakers have expressed their intention to use Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai as a location to film, says Anan Wongbenjarat, director-general of the Tourism Department.
Phuket ferry tragedy prompts talks of pivot from Thailand
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 11/07/2018
» Chinese travel agencies are considering redirecting their customers to other countries after the boating tragedy in Phuket, where 44 Chinese tourists died and three are missing.
TAT outlines lure for secondary provinces
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 10/07/2018
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has outlined action plans to encourage travellers to continue to visit secondary provinces next year despite the lack of tax incentives.
Cape Fahn to open on private island
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 06/07/2018
» Cape and Kantary Hotels plans to open its new property, Cape Fahn, next month on a private island close to Koh Samui.
Universities join Mice propulsion efforts
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 05/07/2018
» Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is working with universities to produce young professionals to serve rising demand in the meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (Mice) sector.
Disaster cave to be next tourist attraction
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 04/07/2018
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to promote Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai as a key attraction after days in the spotlight, with the missing football team of 13 being found alive Monday night.
TAT forecasts 40m tourists next year
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 03/07/2018
» Thailand's tourism industry is expected to expand through next year, with at least 10% growth in revenue from this year, fetching 3.4 trillion baht.