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Billboard prompts crackdown on shady Chinese companies
News, Published on 23/07/2024
» The government has vowed to crack down on illegal Chinese businesses in the country after a company’s billboard in Bangkok claimed to offer services to clients to secure citizenship and travel documents from other countries, causing an uproar on social media.
Passport service billboard in Chinese ordered removed
Post Reporters, Published on 22/07/2024
» Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered the removal of a Chinese-language billboard offering to help people get passports and citizenship of several countries, seen in Huai Khwang district of Bangkok.
Butterbear enlisted to lure Chinese visitors
Published on 18/07/2024
» Butterbear, one of the country’s most popular mascots, will be introduced as a new presenter for Thai tourism next month, aiming to lure at least 10% of 1 million Chinese fans to follow tourism activities in Thailand.
Hotel price hikes ruled out amid poor tourist spending
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/07/2024
» Miracle Group, an operator of airport lounges and hotels, has observed tightened spending power among domestic tourists, prompting the company to rely on sales volume instead of raising prices.
Thai industrial sentiment at 2-year low in June
Published on 17/07/2024
» The Thai industrial sentiment index fell for a third straight month to its lowest in two years in June due to a slow economy, weak demand and bad debt problems, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said on Wednesday.
Chinese tourists urged to file complaint over alleged extortion
Published on 16/07/2024
» A senior police officer has urged Chinese tourists who were allegedly abducted and extorted money last week by a group of men to come forward and file a complaint to facilitate a police investigation.
Thai AirAsia experiences drop in demand
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/07/2024
» After enjoying a robust market throughout 2023, Thai AirAsia started to experience lower demand during the second and third quarters, which requires immediate stimulus from the government to help alleviate the stagnant local purchasing power.
Govt denies tourists deserting attractions
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/07/2024
» Government spokesman Chai Wacharonke debunked as fake news on social media reports that Cha-am Beach and Amphawa Floating Market are being abandoned by tourists, saying tourists can still be found at both as usual, and at least 50% of local hotel rooms are usually occupied.
Boat capsizes in storm off Thailand's Phi Phi island, Chinese tourists rescued
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 14/07/2024
» KRABI: Two Chinese tourists and a Thai were safely rescued after their boat driven by the Thai man capsized in a rainstorm and his waves in Ao Nang bay in Muang district on Sunday morning.
Illegal tour firms adopt new tactics
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/07/2024
» More than a hundred tour operators are at risk of breaking the law for using nominees or a price-dumping strategy, while new fraudulent tactics offer cheap tours disguised as direct sales or multi-level marketing companies, according to Thailand's Tourism Department.