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Tycoon’s property unit to boost spending on tourism boom
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/05/2023
» The property and hotel development unit of Thailand’s richest man plans to more than double spending for acquisitions and development of hotel resorts and commercial properties this year as tourism booms.
Phuket banking on administrative reform
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/05/2023
» Phuket tourism operators hope the right to vote for their own provincial governor will help solve prolonged local issues as the island still needs tailor-made policies to address specific problems, such as the taxi mafia.
Local sector set to grow by 30% amid election bump
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 24/04/2023
» Thailand's event management industry is expected to grow by 25-30% to reach 16-17 billion baht this year as both the government and private sectors are rolling out events, particularly related to election campaigns.
CPN allots B500m for countdown
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 20/12/2022
» SET-listed retail and property developer Central Pattana (CPN) has teamed up with the government and the Ratchaprasong Square Trade Association (RSTA) to launch New Year's countdown events to spur revenue.
Bangkok's long road to recovery
Business, Published on 18/10/2021
» Before the pandemic, Bangkok was undoubtedly a top global tourist destination, with an inexpensive cost of living and plenty of accommodation on offer.
All eyes on US Jobs data for clues to Fed direction
Business, Published on 04/09/2021
» Recap: US equity futures rose yesterday while European markets were mixed as investors monitored key euro zone economic indicators and awaited a US jobs report that could determine when the Federal Reserve will begin withdrawing its economic stimulus.
KTBST realistic on prospects for 2021
Business, William Hicks, Published on 21/12/2020
» After seeing profits double this year, KTB Securities Thailand (KTBST) expects profit growth next year to stagnate because of poor-performing Thai capital markets caused by the slow roll-out of a coronavirus vaccine.
Freighted with ominous signs
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2020
» The Year of the Metal Rat is said to have promising prospects for stability, wealth and surplus, according to the Chinese zodiac. In actuality, 2020 comes with ominous signs suggesting another challenging year for businesses, as geopolitical tensions and poor sentiment among consumers and investors will not dissipate into thin air any time soon.
Shoring up investment
Business, Published on 23/09/2019
» The plan to reclaim a 3,000-rai land plot in Sri Racha district, Chon Buri province has ignited voices of support and dissent as questions are raised over whether the end result will come at the expense of the environment and local communities.
Thais look to escape to Japan
Business, Published on 22/03/2019
» Agoda's booking data has revealed changing patterns for Thai Songkran travellers, with Tokyo overtaking Bangkok as the top destination this year.