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Koh Phangan firms seek cheaper ferries
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 07/07/2022
» Tourism operators in Koh Phangan are urging a lower ferry fare to the island after the price rose more than 40% this month, affecting operating and living costs for locals.
Positive sentiment predicted for Songkran fest
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 05/03/2022
» Tourism operators expect improving domestic sentiment for the upcoming Songkran holiday despite a sagging economy and virus outbreak that continue to derail growth in the sector.
Bangkok, Pattaya eye sandbox deal
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 08/01/2022
» Tourism operators in Pattaya and Bangkok have expressed concern about unequal opportunities to welcome tourists because they are not in a sandbox scheme as the Test & Go programme is suspended indefinitely.
Foreign demand still tepid
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 07/12/2021
» The country's reopening on Nov 1 marked the first step towards rebuilding the battered tourism industry, but the process will likely take several years as international demand is still sluggish and a new Covid variant just emerged.
Operators eager for Oct 15 restart date
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 20/09/2021
» The tentative date to restart domestic tourism on Oct 15 is expected to lift sentiment and bolster the economy after travel activities have been frozen following a surge in Covid-19 cases for much of this year.
CDC scuppers Q3 tourism hopes
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 11/08/2021
» The latest travel warning from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) against travel to Thailand has exacerbated the tourism outlook for the third quarter, with all hopes now resting on the high season.
Hoteliers see tepid tourism prospects
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 13/04/2021
» Hoteliers are projecting a lukewarm tourism outlook while preparing their businesses amid uncertainties, despite the government's reopening plan for international arrivals.
Sand dunes in Chumphon developed as new diversion
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 21/05/2020
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is planning to divert tourists to less crowded destinations by developing sand dunes in Pathiu district, Chumphon as a new tourism attraction in the southern region.
Southern operators keen to promote beach-friendly tourism
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 13/01/2020
» Southern tour operators are keen to offer sustainable tourism as an option to beach lovers to keep up with global trends and preserve local resources.
Panel focuses on traffic at airports
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 24/10/2019
» Improving air traffic at Thailand's main airports is a priority task underlined by a joint committee wanting to facilitate growing tourism.