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Local tourism prospers amid interest in Naga Cave
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 04/02/2022
» Local tourism is reaping a windfall from the rising popularity of Naga Cave located at Phu Langka National Park in Bung Kan which has become a social media sensation as celebrities and locals flock to see the giant snake-shaped rock.
Airlines give up on state's soft loans
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 19/11/2021
» The long-awaited soft loans for local airlines valued at 5 billion baht have failed to materialise as there is no further support from the government to shore up the aviation business, while Bangkok Airways is banking on a recovery in international tourism to help revive its profits.
ERW rejigs portfolio, MINT banks on overseas hotels
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 18/11/2021
» SET-listed Erawan Group Plc (ERW) will balance its long-term hotel portfolio with asset divestment strategy, while SET-listed Minor International Plc (MINT) has gained positive momentum from hotels in the Maldives and Europe.
Obstacles mar TAT's Mideast drive
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 15/09/2021
» Thailand faces roadblocks in attracting travellers from the Middle East because of the complicated certificate of entry (COE) application process and costly Covid-19 tests when compared with prices in Middle Eastern countries, says the Dubai office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Operators urge 'decisive' measures
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 02/01/2021
» Decisive and immediate action to control the recent virus surge is necessary to protect the tourism industry from collapse, while operators have doubts about a plan to offer a quarantine area for foreigners.
Former tourism minister urges debt relief for struggling operators
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 28/08/2020
» Financial institutions should help the beleaguered tourism industry by alleviating operators' debt service burden for three years and encouraging businesses to maximise capability for a future revival, says a former tourism and sports minister.