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State urged to develop integrated transport
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 23/07/2016
» The government should develop other transport modes such as cruise travel to relieve congestion at major airports, says Thai AirAsia chief executive Tassapon Bijleveld.
Cheap deals hit outbound operators
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 06/05/2016
» Prices of outbound package tours have hit bottom, making it difficult for tour agents to make them any cheaper without affecting the quality of the packages and margins, says the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA).
TAT joins four airlines to bump up low-season traffic
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 04/05/2016
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is collaborating with the national carrier and three Arab airlines to woo Western travellers from main and secondary cities to visit Thailand.
2016 a good year for travelling abroad
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 14/01/2016
» Thailand's outbound tourism is forecast to grow by 7% to 7.5 million trips this year thanks to high competition among tour operators and lower fuel prices.
TAT forecasts 2016 Russian rebound
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 28/12/2015
» The number of Russian tourist arrivals is expected to bounce back by mid-2016, as Russia's economy will bottom out soon, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Authorities prepare New Year blessings
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 15/12/2015
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry will submit to the cabinet on Tuesday three requests for measures aimed at encouraging domestic and foreign tourists.
Koh Phangan zoning will 'protect island'
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 19/11/2015
» Hotel operators and local people on Koh Phangan have agreed to use their own tourism zoning to control existing activities and screen new developments, especially those by foreign investors, in the future.
Multiple visa a trade boon, say operators
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 06/08/2015
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry and tourism operators have hailed the approval of multiple-entry visas effective for six months as a measure that will help to attract more tourists to the country.
Pattaya eyes visitor quota on Koh Lan
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 17/07/2015
» Pattaya authorities are looking at ways to limit the number of visitors to Koh Lan as growing problems from rubbish and wastewater are ruining the island's nature.
Lost in Thailand: New Chinese road signs
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 30/06/2015
» The Tourism Department and the Transport Ministry will install direction signs in Chinese next year in a bid to ease the number of car accidents caused by tourists travelling from China into Thailand, especially around Chiang Mai.