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TAT bullish on casino investment
Business, Published on 15/06/2024
» Thailand stands a good chance of attracting investments in entertainment complexes as MGM China Holdings is looking for new overseas investments, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Entertainment firms gain as SEC changes digital token rules
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/06/2024
» Companies in the entertainment industry are set to benefit from the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) decision to allow shelf filing of digital tokens in a move to support the country's soft power.
Cabinet okays low season stimulus
Business, Published on 05/06/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved measures to stimulate tourism in secondary cities during the low season.
Poll: E-commerce value estimated at B5.96tn
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 04/06/2024
» The value of Thailand's e-commerce market was estimated at 5.96 trillion baht in 2023, driven by the insurance, art, entertainment, recreation, retail and wholesale sectors, according to a survey carried out late last year by the Electronic Transactions Development Agency.
Tencent, Tencent Music to pick up 10% stake in GMM Music for $70m
Published on 03/06/2024
» Thai entertainment platform GMM Music on Monday said Tencent and Tencent Music Entertainment will acquire a 10% stake in the company for US$70 million (2.57 billion baht), solidifying its spin-off plan.
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).
China's pent-up outbound tourism demand hit by visa, flight issues
Published on 31/05/2024
» HONG KONG: Visa delays and insufficient flight capacity have held back a full recovery in China's outbound travel after the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the CEO of Trip.com Group, the country's largest online travel agency.
Agency relies on festivals, large events
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 29/05/2024
» The tourism sector remains robust despite GDP growth of only 1.5% in the first quarter, lower than regional peers, as the industry rebounded faster than other sectors, while the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to keep promoting festivals to maintain income for the whole year.
FPO urges beefing up service sector
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/05/2024
» Thailand needs to increase revenue from the service sector to bolster economic growth, according to an economist.
Songkhla operators push for legal casino near the border
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 22/05/2024
» Tourism operators in Songkhla have called on the government to consider building an entertainment complex with a legal casino in their province to address sluggish tourism in border areas and avoid overdependence on Malaysian tourists.